Charissa Ann (Helling) Woods was born in St. James, MN on February 18, 1980. She passed away on January 24, 2024 in Wausau, WI following surgeries and Diabetes.

She lived in Minnesota until the family moved to Wisconsin.

Charissa attended schools in the Merrill School District and graduated from high school and CNA training at NTC.

She enjoyed many things: playing cards and games, sledding, biking, baking, sewing, planning family trips and entering projects and food in the fair.

Charissa loved family vacations, especially Missouri, the lake, New Mexico and Washington D.C.

Most of all, she loved being a mother to her daughter Savannah Woods.

We give special thanks to the health and home aides, Success Independence for their kindness and dedicated work.

A memorial service is planned for Monday, January 29, 2024, with Visitation from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and the service following at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Pastor Richard Block at John J Buettgen Funeral Home, Schofield.

John J Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting the family at this time. Online condolences can be made at HonorOne.com.