elvin 1969-2022 Angela J. Melvin of Wausau, aged 52, peacefully passed away on June 11, 2022. Visitation will take place at Brainard Funeral Home – Wausau Chapel on Friday, June 24 from 4 p.m. until time of sharing of memories at 6:30 p.m. Angela’s family gives a special thank you to Opportunity Inc. and Angie’s family at Cherish on Ginger Lane in Wausau as well as those that provided care for her throughout her life. Angie was born in Medford on July 5, 1969. She attended and graduated from Abbotsford High School. She lived a special life with many challenges; however, they never stopped her from being feisty and positive. Once she made up her mind, nothing could stop her. She always had the support, love, and care from her family and friends. She had many accomplishments and became a role model to many that knew her. Throughout Angela’s life, she made friends wherever she went. Angie was an avid Brewer and Packer fan. She enjoyed activities including bowling, art, music, watching movies, and researching mythology. Angela is survived by her parents; Carol Canfield and Donald Melvin; her sister, Amy (Pat) Merrill; nephew and nieces, Jacob, Elizabeth, and Kyra Merrill; aunts and uncles, Jody Szutkowski, Susan Onesti, Jane (Mike) Hazen, Dennis (Annette) Melvin, and Delores Umlauft. She is also survived by maternal cousins, Rick (Julie Heuser) Onesti, Rachel Monday, Collin (Amanda Dvorak) Carley, Sarah and Kayla Szutkowski; and paternal cousins Darin (Debra) Umlauft, Dean (Debbie) Umlauft, Denise Umlauft, Matt (Anna) Melvin, and Erin Melvin and their families. She is also survived by special family members, Michael and Sally Shoemaker, Matt (Tamara) Shoemaker, Abbey (Solen) Richberger, Helen Shoemaker and their families. Angela was proceeded in death by her step-father Pat Canfield; grandparents, Joseph and Doris Szutkowski of Bowler and Archie and Elaine Melvin of Abbotsford; as well as uncles, Duane Umlauft, Randy Carley, Richard Onesti, and Joseph Szutkowski. Paid Obituary 122765

1951-2 022 Barbara (Barb) Kristine (Klinner) Perala passed away peacefully on June 9, 2022 at Our House Assisted Living in Medford. A memorial service for Barb will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 11 at Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home, Medford, with Pastor David Clements officiating. Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Monday, July 11 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Barb was born Apr. 3, 1951, the daughter of Robert & Dagmar (Stenseth) Klinner. She attended Immanuel Lutheran Day School and graduated from Medford High School in 1969. She received her BS degree in elementary education from UW-Eau Claire and received a master’s degree in counseling from UWMilwaukee. She taught elementary children in the Wittenberg-Birnamwood and the Howard-Suamico school districts until her retirement in 2006, forging close bonds with students, parents and her co-workers. Barb came from a family of educators. Both her mother and grandmother were teachers. She had nieces and nephews that were teachers. Her husband Elmer, his sister, his brother, his daughter and several other members of Elmer’s family were also educators. Teaching was Barb’s life and it brought her great joy. She received numerous notes and letters from students and parents each year thanking her for her work as a teacher. When she retired, one student wrote to a younger student, “You might get lucky and get Mrs. Perala for a fourth grade teacher.” A former student who attended Barb’s retirement celebration called her “one of those truly special teachers that really made a difference in my life.” Barb married Elmer T. Perala on Apr. 5, 1980. Elmer brought Barb an appreciation for the Finnish culture and two wonderful stepdaughters. She immediately welcomed Elmer’s siblings, children and grandchildren into her life and they became family to her. Barb was an avid golfer and put many a man to shame with her drives on the golf course. She loved her backyard swimming pool, where she entertained friends and relatives alike. She enjoyed her daily sauna, cooking and baking Norwegian krumkake. With Elmer’s influence, she acquired a great interest and knowledge of the Packers. She hosted many friends and relatives for Packer weekends in Green Bay, many of which became annual events. Barb and Elmer raised three yellow labs (Golda, Libby & Ellie) that became the central focus of their lives. Barb was especially bonded to Ellie after Elmer’s passing in 2014. Barb was a warm, wonderful and generous person who always put others before herself. She will be greatly missed by family, friends and past students. Barbara is survived by brothers, Bill (Martha) and Dave (Donna) Klinner; sister, Ann (Jon) Anderson; and 8 Klinner family nieces and nephews. She is also survived by step-daughters, Patty (Jeff) Mayers and Chrissy (John Keach) Richter; 4 Perala family grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Betty (Don) Aro, Julia (Gary) Blaisdell and Jeanne (Jim) Perala; and 7 Perala family nieces and nephews. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elmer; and brother-in-law, Jim Perala. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to your local Humane Society or animal shelter. Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice. com. Paid Obituary 122836