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Obit: Schaub, Adolph (1923 - 1983)

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

Surnames: Schaub

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 5/19/1983

Schaub, Adolph (15 March 1923 – 5 May 1983)

Adolph Schaub, 60, passed away May 5, in Racine. He was born in Neillsville on March 15, 1923, and graduated from Neillsville High School in 1942.

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Obit: Arndt, George W. (1946 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Arndt, Tlusty, Cashell, French, Van Linn, Quandt, Sternal, Marks

----Source: Gesche Funeral Home (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 9/18/2024

Arndt, George W. (12 August 1946 – 15 September 2024) With Flag

 
It is with great sadness that the family of George W. Arndt announces his passing on Sunday September 15th, at his home in Neillsville.

He was the first born to Clyde & Juanita Arndt on 8/12/1946. George graduated high school in Menasha, in 1964. He went on to serve his country in the Navy on the CVA-60... USS Saratoga. He was honorably discharged and returned home where he met and married the love of his life, Dawn Marie Arndt.

During their 57 years of marriage, they had two children, Joey D Arndt (Laura) of Stevens Point and Jolie H Tlusty (Mark Tlusty Jr.) of Neillsville. George's heart was so big he gained another daughter Erickah C Cashell of Neillsville, and son Chad A French (Terri) of Shiocton.

After 27 years of service with the Menasha Utilities, George & Dawn moved to Neillsville. George was not the type to settle down, working an additional 5 years for the Clark County Court House.

George loved fishing, hunting, and his dogs. He especially enjoyed telling jokes and old stories while having some cold ones with his family and friends.

He is further survived by his two grandchildren, David Van Linn and Mercedes Quandt, great granddaughter Meadow Quandt-Sternal, his brother, Bill Arndt (Gina) & their children, Heidi Arndt Marks & Haley Arndt.

He will be missed dearly by his wife Dawn, his children Joey, Jolie, & Erickah, his son-in-law and best friend Mark Tlusty Jr., Mark's sons Shawn and Paul Tlusty, and their families.

A Celebration of George's life will be held at the home of Mark Jr and Jolie Tlusty (W7667 South Mound Road, Neillsville) on Saturday October 19th beginning at 2 P.M.

Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com.  The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting George's family with funeral arrangements.

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Obit: Foster, Judith Agnes (1942 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Foster, Patchak, Ciolkosz, Skaleski, Long, Milas, Brill, Haas, Healy, Przybylski, Soborowicz

----Source: Plombon-Funeral Service (Stanley, Chippewa Co., WI) 9/18/2024

Foster, Judith Agnes (22 May 1942 – 15 September 2024)

Judith Agnes Foster, 82, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, peacefully at her home.

She was born in Owen Withee on May 22, 1942, to the late Frank and Rose (Patchak) Ciolkosz. Judy was united in marriage to William Foster on November 3, 1962. They initially resided in Milwaukee, and then later moved to Stanley, in the early 1970’s. Together they owned and operated Foster’s Bar in Stanley.

Judy was known for her passion for baking, having worked at the Stanley IGA. Judy and Bill moved to Lake Holcombe, where they enjoyed spending time in the outdoors with her lake friends, out on the pontoon with a cocktail or two. She also enjoyed making quilts, gardening, baking, spending time with her grandchildren and especially her great grandchildren

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Bill, her sister, Phyllis Skaleski, a son Wayne (Tammy) Foster, her daughters, Diane (Richard) Long and Sandy (Scott) Milas; six grandchildren, Amanda (Kyle) Brill, Ariane Foster; Chelsea Long, Daniel Long, Samantha (Chris) Haas and Crystal (Cora) Milas; and 9 great-grandchildren Troy, Quinn, Charlie, Rylee, Reagan, Paisley, Delilah, Frankie, and Maverick. Judy is preceded in death by her parents, and siblings, Doris Healy, Irene Haas, Rudy Ciolkosz, Sylvia Przybylski, Marlene Soborowicz, and Phillip Ciolkosz. She is also preceded in death by her beloved dog, Lucky.

A funeral service will take place at 11 A.M. on Friday, September 20th at the Plombon Funeral Home-Stanley with visitation from 9 A.M. until time of service. Burial will follow in Holy Family Catholic Cemetery-Stanley.

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Obit: Johnson, Vern E. (1945 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Johnson, Jarrad, Bowman, Vercauteren, Gohl, Aspinall, Hall, Wildes

----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Abbotsford, Clark Co., WI) 9/18/2024

Johnson, Vern E. (8 October 1945 – 13 September 2024) With Flag

Vern E. Johnson, age 78, of Curtiss, passed away on September 13, 2024.

Vern was born on October 8, 1945, the son of Robert and Ena (Jarrard) Johnson in Hastings, MI. He served in the US Army from 1964-67 stationed in Germany. On November 22, 1975, Vern was united in marriage to Janet Bowman in Hastings, MI. They moved to Wisconsin in 1988, where he worked for Christensen Dairy and later had his own dairy cows.
Vern loved to shoot pool and throw horseshoes. He thoroughly enjoyed driving for the Mennonites and Amish. Vern will be missed by all who knew him.

Vern is survived by his wife of 48 years, Janet; two children: Jeff (Sara) Johnson of Green Bay and Jennifer (Andy) Vercauteren of Green Bay; two grandchildren: Madelyn and Aubrey Johnson. He is further survived by two sisters: Elaine Gohl of Marcellus, MI and Judy (Rick) Aspinall of Hastings, MI; one nephew and two nieces: Chris (Missy) Hall of Berrien Center, MI, Carman (Jon) Wildes of Cassopolis, MI and Shannon Aspinall of Eaton Rapids, MI; many great-nieces and great-nephews.

Online condolences can be made to www.maurinaschillingfuneralhome.com. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford is entrusted with the arrangements.

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

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Obit: Niedzwiecki, Andrew J. (1959 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Niedzwiecki, Nowobielski, Mulligan, Wright, Antony, Willkom

----Source: Plombon-Funeral Service (Stanley, Chippewa Co., WI) 9/19/2024

Niedzwiecki, Andrew J. (29 Aug 1954 – Sep 2024)

Andrew J. Niedzwiecki, 65 of rural Thorp, was struck and killed while riding his bicycle Tuesday near his home.

He was born on August 29, 1959, at Victory Memorial Hospital-Stanley to Michael and Christine (Nowobielski) Niedzwiecki. Andy grew up on the family farm and graduated from Thorp High School in 1977, where he excelled as an athlete playing basketball and baseball. He held many hats over the years including working at Blue Moon Cheese Factory, being a lineman, Uniroyal, and eventually finding his true passion, graduating from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire in 1993 with a teaching degree. Andy taught Special Education at the Fall Creek School district from August 23, 1993, until his retirement on June 10th, 2015.

Mr. “N” was a beloved coach and mentor to many of his students and teachers coaching football, basketball, and girls’ softball. Andy loved watching the Milwaukee Brewers, taking care of his animals, fishing, and watching his nephews play sports. He especially loved riding his bicycle and took many cross-country trips over the years including a bike ride to Colorado and Maine. After retiring Andy fixed up the family farm and raised beef.

He was a devoted son to his mother, Christine, and a true man of faith, who loved the Lord. He is survived by his mother, Christine Niedzwiecki of Thorp, his siblings, Kathleen (Patrick) Mulligan of Eau Claire, Adam (Bonnie) Niedzwiecki of Thorp, Abe (Elizabeth) Niedzwiecki of Athens, AL, Michael (Brigitte) Niedzwiecki of Eau Claire and Mary (Terry) Wright of Fall Creek as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Andy is preceded in death by his father, Michael.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 A.M. on Monday, September 23, 2024, at St. Mary of Czestochowa Catholic Church-rural Stanley with Father Stanislaus Antony and Deacon Ned Willkom co-officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 P.M. on Sunday at the Plombon Funeral Home-Stanley with a 7 P.M. rosary. Visitation will be one hour prior to Mass at the church Monday morning.

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Obit: Bauer, Iris Jane (1935 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Bauer, Voelker, Korth, Weber, Nelson, Fischer, Saylor

----Source: Crematory of Wisconsin (Altoona, Eau Claire Co., WI) 9/20/2024

Bauer, Iris Jane (17 January 1935 – 17 September 2024)

Iris Jane Bauer, age 89, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Iris was born on January 17, 1935, in Spencer, the daughter of Edwin and Alvera Voelker.

Iris graduated from Spencer High School in 1952 and continued her education at the University of Wisconsin—Stevens Point where she earned her teaching credentials. Iris began her teaching career in one room rural schools for seven years and then with St. Anthony’s school in Loyal, finishing her career at Spencer Public School, retiring after 20 years in 1999.

On August 18, 1956, Iris married Jerome Bauer at Christ the King Catholic Church, Spencer. Jerome and Iris celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in August of 2006.

Iris was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed her retirement years reading, playing cards, and being involved with the many activities at her apartment community. She was a big fan of the Milwaukee Brewers and the Green Bay Packers and enjoyed watching the games. She will be greatly missed by all. Iris was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Spencer.

Iris is survived by her children, Dirk (Debbie) Bauer of Stratford, Dena (Mark) Korth of Marshfield, and Douglas Bauer of Madison and her grandchildren, Phillip Korth of Marshfield, Justin (Michelle) Korth of Hewitt, and Jordan (Liz) Bauer of South Minneapolis, Minnesota; her great-grandson, Noah Korth and her great-granddaughter, Evelyn Korth.

Iris was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jerome, on July 12, 2007; a brother, Carrol Voelker, on July 27, 2001, and a sister, Barbara Nelson, on March 14, 2020.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 P.M. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Spencer with Rev. Barry Saylor officiating. Following the Mass, she will be laid to rest in West Spencer Cemetery in the Town of Sherman. Family and friends are invited to gather at the church on Wednesday for a time of visitation from 12 noon until time of service. The honor of pallbearer belongs to: Jordan Bauer, Justin Korth, Phillip Korth, Noah Korth, David Weber, Mark Fischer and Mark Korth.

Her family would like to give their sincere appreciation for the care that Iris received from the staff at Three Oaks, Heart Failure Clinic (HFC) and Heartland Hospice.

Iris’s arrangements are under the care of Life Tributes Funeral Home-Spencer. To share a memory or offer condolences, please visit www.lifetributesfuneralhome.com. 

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Obit: Brody, Chad Allen (1973 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Brody, McHone, Meicher

----Source: Gesche Funeral Home (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 9/23/2024

Brody, Chad Allen (10 December 1973 – 21 September 2024)

Chad Allan Brody, 50, of Neillsville passed away on September 21, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center-Marshfield.

Chad was born on December 10, 1973, to Charles (Chuck) Sr. and Gloria Brody in Janesville. Chad's family moved to Granton, and he graduated from Granton High School in 1992. Chad married his wife, Marchelle, in 1995 and together had three children: Taran, Logan, and Kaylee. He was most recently employed at Grassland Dairy.

His hobbies included fishing, his new-found hobby of laser engraving, and watching football - especially his favorite team the San Francisco 49ers.

Chad is survived by his three children Taran, Logan, and Kaylee (Owen); anticipated first grandchild expected late September; his mother, Gloria McCoy (McHone); his father Charles (Carol) Brody Sr.; and siblings Chuck (Linda) Brody, Lisa (Jeff) Meicher, and David (Crystal) Brody, as well as an aunt, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marchelle, and uncle, Clarence McHone.

A celebration of Chad's life will be held at a later date.

Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com.  The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Chad's family with funeral arrangements.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Chad Brody, please visit our flower store.

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Obit: Lloyd, DeWayne Gordon “Buck Shot” (1934 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Lloyd, Pretsch, Nowlin, Chat, Landsverk, Cull, Bailey, Mohr, Kopp

----Source: Gunderson-Stoughton Funeral Home (Stoughton, Dane Co. WI) 9/23/2024

Lloyd, DeWayne Gordon “Buck Shot” (2 February 1934 – 19, September 2024) With Flag

DeWayne Gordon (“Buck,” “Buck Shot” “Dewey”) Lloyd, age 90, of Stoughton, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation.

He was born on Feb. 2, 1934, in Neillsville, the son of Byno and Mary (Pretsch) Lloyd. DeWayne graduated from Neillsville High School in 1953 and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked as a machine operator for Uniroyal, retiring in 1998.

He was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Mother Post No. 328 and VFW Cooties Organization. DeWayne enjoyed supporting the VFW and his fellow veterans. He held multiple officer positions and volunteered for many years working at Bingo, Smelt Feeds, Chicken Dinners, Poppy distributions and much more. He also enjoyed spending time with his friend, Patrick Nowlin.

DeWayne loved the Green Bay Packers and enjoyed attending Wisconsin Badgers football games, traveling to see the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee and Chicago, deer hunting in his woods, especially with his dad, family and best friend, Harley Kinnemon. He loved being with his family. He attended all the holiday meals and especially enjoyed the birthday parties.

One of his favorite memories was getting to go to Washington DC on the Badger Honor Flight with his son, Bob. He especially enjoyed seeing the Korean War Memorial and Mail Call.

DeWayne is survived by his sons, Bob (Mary) Lloyd and Brad (Jackie) Lloyd; daughters, Jona (Jerry) Chat and Carla (Eric) Landsverk; brother, Ed (Bev) Lloyd; seven grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; and second wife, Wanda Cull. He was preceded in death by his parents, Byno and Mary; first wife, Mildred “Dolly” Bailey; and sisters, Mildred (Donald) Mohr and Doris (Ted) Kopp.

A celebration of life and funeral honors will be held at VFW POST NO. 328, 200 Veterans Road, Stoughton, from 10 a.m. until noon on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. 

Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Highway 51 N. at Jackson St., Stoughton, WI, 53589.

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Obit: Lampsa, Lawrence Victor (1931 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Lampsa, Perren, Swattler, Cody, Van Willigen, Jury

----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Greenwood, Clark Co., WI) 9/22/2024

Lampsa. Lawrence Victor (10 November 1931 – 17 September 2024) With Flag

Lawrence V. Lampsa, age 92, of Downers Grove, IL, formerly of Loyal, passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital, in Downers Grove, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

Lawrence Victor Lampsa was born on November 10, 1931, in Milwaukee, the son of Edward and Esther (Perren) Lampsa. He was raised in the town of Genesee, and graduated from Waukesha High School in 1950. Larry joined the United States Navy and served as an aviation mechanic in the Korean War aboard the USS Oriskany and the USS Boxer. He met his future wife, Carol M. Swattler, in Milwaukee, and they were united in marriage on February 27, 1960, in Waukesha.

Larry graduated with a Master of Science in Education from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, in 1966, and continued to work in the education field for over 25 years. He started as a 5th-grade teacher and ended his educational career as the Superintendent of Loyal School District. After his educational career, he drove semis and retired from a long working career at Smith Feed in Loyal.

Larry had many interests, but especially loved spending time with family, gardening, playing poker, sheepshead, bowling, and golf. For many years, he created the messages displayed outside of the Loyal United Methodist Church.

He will be dearly missed by his three sons: David (Lesli) of Wausau, Brian (Carla) of Downers Grove, IL, Jeff (Amber) of New Berlin; five grandchildren: Bethany (Ryan) Cody, Mathew, Christopher, Maggie, and Sarah Lampsa; one great-grandchild, Reed Cody; one sister: Jacqueline Van Willigen (John) of Lexington, KY; one brother: Edward Lampsa of Palmyra, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and his brother, Alvin Lampsa.

A memorial service for Larry will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024, at the Loyal United Methodist Church in Loyal. Rev. Kathy Jury will officiate, and burial will follow in the Loyal Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Never Forgotten Honor Flight. https://neverforgottenhonorflight.com.

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Obit: Busse, Helen June (1937 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Busse, Koenings, Blazel, Ninneman, Parde, Heser, Hattlestad, Merrill, Brill, Kitzhaber

----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Abbotsford, Clark Co., WI) 9/23/2024

Busse, Helen June (13 June 1937 – 21 September 2024)

Helen June Busse of Dorchester passed away early in the morning of September 21, 2024, at Aspirus Medford Hospital.

Born June 13, 1937, in the town of Holton, she was the second of five children born to Alvin V. “Pete” Blazel and Elizabeth B. “Betty” Koenings-Blazel. She was baptized at St. Louis Catholic Church by Father Weller and attended St. Louis Catholic grade school and Dorchester High School. It was there in 1952 she met Ron. She graduated in 1955 and went to work at Allstate Insurance in Milwaukee. In June 1956, Ron returned home from the Marines, and they were engaged. A few months later, Helen went to work for Employers Mutual in Wausau. In November of 1957, Ron purchased the first farm, and they were married on February 20, 1958. Together in 1960, they got the family farm where they would raise their eight children. They farmed for 43 years and in 2000 they sold the cows and rented the land. Helen went to work for Comforts of Home, Colonial/DeAngelis and TLC and retired in 2008 at the age of 72.

Helen’s most prized possession was her PFAFF sewing machine. For decades, after everyone went to sleep, she spent endless hours patching, converting flour sacks into dish towels, and adult clothes into things such as dresses for weddings, church dresses, and long centennial dresses. She once made a beautiful gown for herself with red velvet.

She enjoyed music, dancing, sewing, baking, donating her time to the PTO and, later in life, doing home care for the elderly and singing in the church choir. Helen loved to cook for large groups; when their machine shed was raised by neighbors and friends, she cooked for the work crew and helped out by asking, “what can I do?” She led many events at church and even insisted on cooking the meal for her 50th anniversary. She cherished cooking for the holidays and loved to can the family favorite “Russian dill pickles.” Her baking specialties were poppy seed tort and prune Kringle. She loved to sing duets with Ron while they milked the cows performing like they did in high school. She was part of the midnight mass choir and very seriously encouraged her family to join in whenever possible.

After her son, Rick, passed, she began collecting beautiful porcelain dolls. When all of her children left home, she wanted to display the collection around her home for everyone to see. When Ron passed, she spent her days compiling her photos in order of life events and displaying them around the home; she was very proud of the life she had lived and the lives of her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ron; her son, Rick: brothers, Alvin Jr. and James, and great-granddaughter, Leela Row.

Helen is survived by seven children: Vicky Ninneman of Wausau, Kathy (Dave) Parde of Weston, Becky Heser of Medford, Sandi (Brad) Hattlestad of Mosinee, Randy (Sandy) Busse of Curtiss, Greg of Marshfield, Connie (Russell) Merrill of Benzonia, MI.; a sister, Louise Brill, a brother, Dennis (Judy) Blazel; 27 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren with one on the way; and many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Dorchester. Father Keith Kitzhaber will officiate. Interment will follow at the Dorchester Memorial Cemetery. Family and friend are welcome from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 4, where the Rosary will be said at 8 at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford and from 10:00 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the church. Live stream will be available for those unable to attend on the Maurina Schilling Funeral Home Facebook page or after the service anytime on Facebook or the website.

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Obit: Krasselt, Janice Ruth (1933 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Krasselt, Doughty, Hopfensperger, Hebert, Griesbach, La Pointe, Schilling, Eckes, Fanning, Hartl, Oelrich, Luepke, Kurzinski, Mossberger, Hildebrandt, Obermann, Derrickson, Toltzman, Schwanz

----Source: Life Tributes Funeral Home (Spencer, Clark Co., WI) 9/23/2024

Krasselt, Janice Ruth (24 July 1933 – 19 September 2024)

Janice R. Krasselt, 91, of Spencer, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, September 19, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Janice was born on July 24, 1933, in Marshfield to Wilmer and Viola (Doughty) Hopfensperger. She was baptized September 27, 1933, and confirmed on April 14, 1946. She was a graduate of Spencer High School, Class of 1951. On November 10, 1951, she was united in marriage to James W. Krasselt, Sr at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Spencer. Together, they farmed and raised their five children.

She was hired as the first teacher’s aide in the Marshfield School District and was instrumental in starting the union for them. She was also a substitute librarian and did the story hour for children at the Spencer Library. In 1977, Janice with her son, Jon, started the Plan-It Earth store in Spencer and later joined by her son, James Jr., expanded to Marshfield. She viewed all her customers as extended family and enjoyed visiting with them all until her retirement at the age of 84.

Janice was on the Board for the Spencer Kids Group and was a member of the Spencer Chamber of Commerce and Trinity Lutheran Church.

Among her titles, she was a wonderful mom, favorite sister, best grandma and great grandma. She lived humbly, gave generously, laughed freely, loved deeply and took the greatest pride in her family. She loved talking with people and always said that everyone has a story to tell. Janice loved the simple things in life: flowers, birds, listening to music, but most of all the sounds of her family telling stories and sharing a good laugh. We will forever remember her when we take our daily vitamins or see a porch swing.

She is lovingly survived by her five children: Jon (Robert) Krasselt, James Krasselt, Jr., Jodi (Jeff) Hebert, Jay (friend, Steph) Krasselt, all of Spencer and Jeanne (James) Griesbach of Stratford; her 16 grandchildren: Devin, Derek, Jon II, Nicole Krasselt, Joseph, James III, Jameson Krasselt, Tracy LaPointe, Lisa Schilling, Benjamin Hebert, Whitney Eckes, Kyleigh Fanning, Zachary Krasselt, Kacey Hartl and Sara and Sammy Griesbach and her 18 great-grandchildren. She is further survived by her siblings: Muriel Oelrich, Carol Luepke, Sharon Kurzinski, Diane Mossberger, Lynette Hildebrandt, Jim Hopfensperger and Dawn Obermann along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Wilmer and Viola Hopfensperger; her husband, James W. Krasselt, Sr.; siblings, Marvin Hopfensperger, Evelyn Derrickson, Floyd Hopfensperger, Charles Hopfensperger and Doris Toltzman and daughter-in-law, Rita Krasselt.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spencer with Rev. Chris Schwanz officiating. She will be laid to rest in Salem Lutheran Cemetery in the Town of Sherman. Family and friends are invited to gather at the church on Saturday for a time of visitation from 9:30 AM until time of service. The honor of pallbearer is bestowed upon her grandsons, Devin, Derek, Jon II, Joseph, James III, Jameson, Zac Krasselt and Benjamin Hebert. Honorary pallbearers are her granddaughters, Whitney Eckes, Nicole Krasselt, Kacey Hartl, Kyleigh Fanning and Sara and Sammy Griesbach.

Janice’s arrangements are under the care of Life Tributes Funeral Home-Spencer. To share a memory or offer condolences, please visit www.lifetributesfuneralhome.com.

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