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Obit: Northup, Donald E. (1941 - 2024)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Northup, Mertz, Schade, Mallo, Smith, Pierce, Aegater, Thompson

----Source: Plombon-Funeral Service (Stanley, Chippewa Co., WI) 4/21/2024

Northup, Donald E. (25 January 1941 – Apr 2024) With Flag

Donald E Northup age 83 born January 25, 1941 has passed away peacefully in his sleep at home.

Donald was born in Knapp to Ralph Northup and Bernice (Mertz) Northup. Don was married to Donna (Schade) Northup on 1/27/62. Don graduated from Neillsville High School. He then entered the Army in 1959 and served for 3 years. Upon returning from the service Don met and married Donna.

Don worked as a machinist at American Motors for 6 years and at Wisconsin Motors for 22 years. He also worked for Hypro for a while. Upon retirement Don and Donna moved to Lublin. Don was an avid fisherman, going fishing in Canada, Florida, North Dakota and Lake Erie. Don also enjoyed hunting on his land.

Don is survived by his special companion of 14 years Wanda Mallo and his children Deb Northup, Dan (Lori) Northup, and Dennis (Kasey) Northup, his grandchildren are Cassandra (Ryan) Smith, Jon Northup, Joshua Northup, Michaela Northup, Katie (Jeremy) Pierce, Nick (Steph) Northup and Samantha (Jon) Aegater, his 8 great grandchildren, his 4 brothers Dale (Diane) Northup, Late Charles (Bernice) Northup, Robert (late Nancy) Northup and Jim (Kathy) Northup as well as many nieces and nephews. Don is preceded in death by his wife Donna, both parents and his brother Charles.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024, at New Hope Presbyterian Church-Hannibal with Pastor Beverly Thompson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Lunch will be served after the service. After the lunch, the family will proceed to the Neillsville City Cemetery for the burial of Don and Donna with full military rites for Don.

Plombon Funeral Service assisted the family with arrangements. The family would like to thank St Croix Hospice including Andrew, for all the care and compassion they showed our father during this time.

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Obit: Zager, Sandra Ann (1968 - 2024)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Zager, Laper, Peissig, Silvan

----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Abbotsford, Clark Co., WI) 4/21/2024

Zager, Sandra Ann (22 January 1968 – 17 April 2024)

Sandra Ann Zager, age 56, formerly of Owen, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Sandy was born on January 22, 1968, the daughter of Duane and Janet (Laper) Zager in Owen. She graduated from Loyal High School. Sandy worked for the Clark County Health Care Center and Time Federal. She enjoyed playing games, especially Uno and Memory, coloring books, puzzles, watching Star Wars and food.

Sandy is survived by her sister, Susan M. Zager, of Mosinee: her niece, Erica K. (Terry) Peissig of Owen and two nephews: Anton and Alex Peissig; other relatives and friends.

Sandy is preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Heidi Silvan and a brother, Richard Zager.

A Funeral Service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford. Interment will follow at the Abbotsford Public Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome from 3:00 until time of service Tuesday at the funeral home.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Sandra, please visit our floral store.

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Obit: Turenne, Gregory Jerome “Stretch” (1964 - 2024)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Turenne, Luzinski, Bauer, Haas, Traeger, Lehman, Abramczak, Anderson, Lindquist, Antony

----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Greenwood, Clark Co., WI) 4/21/2024

Turenne, Gregory Jerome “Stretch” (25 August 1964 – 18 April 2024)

Gregory J. "Stretch" Turenne, age 59, of Thorp, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Aspirus Stanley Hospital in Stanley.

Gregory Jerome Turenne was born on August 25, 1964, in Chippewa Falls, to Fred J. and Brenda M. (Luzinski) Turenne. He was raised and received his education in Thorp, graduating from Thorp High School in 1983. Gregg then attended District One Technical Institute in Eau Claire, where he earned degrees in Refrigeration Servicing and Vocational Truck Driving.

He moved to Texas and worked for a company installing sewers and water lines. Gregg returned to Thorp and started his own business, Turenne Repair/Skid Steer Rental. He was united in marriage to Michelle M. Bauer on May 5, 1990, at St. Bernard-St. Hedwig Catholic Church in Thorp. In 1996, they started Turenne Livestock in Thorp, specializing in direct marketing of livestock. In 2002, they expanded their direct market business to Bloomer, and in July 2006 they expanded their business to a state-of-the-art sale barn known as Turenne Livestock Market-Thorp. After many successful years they sold their business in May 2022. After retiring from the livestock business, he enjoyed expanding/managing his many Real Estate adventures.

He enjoyed volunteering his time to many events and was a former consultant for Ag Loans at Northwestern Bank. Gregg had many interests, especially deer hunting, making the Pope & Young record book. He enjoyed building luxury tree stands for himself and family members, making new friends in his daily travels, attending Packer games, watching the Brewers, and LOVED scratch-off tickets.

He will be dearly missed by his wife, Michelle, of Thorp; three sons: Matthew (Kelli) of Cadott, Andrew (Brooke Haas) of Charleston, SC, and Alexander (Larissa) of Thorp; three grandchildren: RaeElla, Traeger and Alani Turenne; three siblings: Jeff (Karen) of Thorp, Jim (Lisa) of Merrill, Lisa (Doug) Lehman of Spencer; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and friends. Gregg was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 12 P.M. on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at St. Bernard-St. Hedwig Catholic Church in Thorp. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9 A.M. until the time of service. Rev. Stanislaus Michael Antony will officiate, and burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Withee, WI. Pallbearers will be Jeff Turenne, Jim Turenne, John Abramczak, Jamis Anderson, Doug Lehman, and Knute Lindquist.

Gregg truly had a love for introducing hunting to the younger generation, therefore, in lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the “First Hunt Foundation, Taylor County Chapter” c/o Jenna Zenner, W7052 Perkinstown Avenue, Medford, WI 54451.

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