Garry Ray McDonell's obituary , Passed away on September 24, 2026 in Neillsville, Wisconsin

Garry Ray McDonell

December 29, 1957 - September 24, 2026 (68 years old)

Neillsville, Wisconsin

Garry Ray McDonell's obituary , Passed away on September 24, 2026 in Neillsville, Wisconsin

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Gesche Funeral Home & Cremation Service

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Garry Ray McDonell

December 29, 1957 - September 24, 2026 (68 years old)

Neillsville, Wisconsin

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Garry Ray McDonell Obituary

The family of Garry Ray McDonell of Neillsville, Wisconsin announces his passing on September 24, 2026. Garry, born on December 29, 1957, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Garry Ray McDonell or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his father Lawrence McDonell; his grandson Briley McDonell; and his father-in-law Arnold Thur. He is survived by: his mother Dorothy McDonell (Bell); his wife Jackie (Thur); his daughters, Jamie Wampole (James) and Megan McDonell; his grandsons, Adam and Ethan Wampole; his mother-in-law Kathryn Thur; his siblings, Shawn McDonell (Lisa) and Sue Ann Beecher (Richard); and his brothers-in-law, Jeffrey and Jeremy Thur. He is also survived by his family, friends.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Gesche Funeral Home & Cremation Service (4 S Grand Ave, Neillsville, WI 54456). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the same location. A reception will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at N451 County Rd J, Merrillan, WI 54754.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gesche Funeral Home & Cremation Service



Sat

Oct 24

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Gesche Funeral Home & Cremation Service
4 S Grand Ave, Neillsville, WI 54456

Sat

Oct 24

Memorial service

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Gesche Funeral Home & Cremation Service
4 S Grand Ave, Neillsville, WI 54456

Sat

Oct 24

Reception

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

N451 County Rd J, Merrillan, WI 54754

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