Bio: Romang, Jean – Celebrates 100th Birthday (5 Dec
2023)
Transcriber: Stan
Surnames: Romang, Koerner, Elert, Wanke, Edwards
----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 20 Dec 2023
By Brian Wilson, Reprinted from The Star News
“Don’t be afraid to work” and “Enjoy your family.”
Those are the words of advice from Jean Romang of Medford who celebrated her
100th birthday on December 5.
The matriarch of two families, Romang is currently a resident at Aspirus Care
and Rehab in Medford, and on Tuesday family and friends along with Aspirus staff
members gathered to celebrate her milestone birthday.
Jean was born in Curtiss in 1923 to Anton (Tony) and Ina Hennlich. Tony owned a
cheese factory. Ina was appointed by President Roosevelt to be the first female
postmistress in Curtiss.
Jean described Curtiss as being a bustling community at the time. It was so
large that they outgrew the local school she attended there and had to travel to
Owen to finish her high school.
In the winter, Jean and her sisters, would get a ride on a sleigh driven by
Oscar Koerner with a team of two horses. She recalled that there were four of
them on the sleigh and they would bundle up in warm blankets for the ride.
Jean is the middle daughter of the three sisters. Evelyn was the oldest and
became Evelyn Wanke. Emily was the youngest and became Emily Elert. Both sisters
are deceased.
While a teenager at age 16 she worked as a babysitter for a family that took her
along with them as they traveled around the country, visiting places like
Seattle, Washington and elsewhere. She graduated from Owen High School in the
spring of 1944. She still wears her class ring.
She married George H. Edwards in April 1944. The young couple lived on his
parent’s farm and worked there during the early years of their marriage.
“We worked. We worked like dogs,” she said of farming with George’s family.
Jean was never afraid of work and worked hard throughout her life. From the farm
chores she went on to working a milk route for Consolidated Badger Cooperative
out of Medford. Consolidated Badger took over what had been the Medford
Cooperative Creamery Company.
She talks of driving the milk route and lifting the milk cans into the milk
truck.
“We always worked, there was too much to do,” she said.
Jobs she held over the years included working at Weather Shield Windows and
Doors where she recalls making large windows.
“I worked as a foreman at Weather Shield,” she said. “The men didn’t care for it
but I got after them.”
Her life hasn’t been just work. As a youth she was active in the Girl Scouts and
earned recognition from the national Girl Scouts organization for being one of
the oldest Girl Scouts along with a special badge.
Jean was also active in her children’s lives fund raising for her daughter’s
classroom, volunteering with the Parent Teacher Association, at church, helping
many of her neighbors and making quilts.
She eventually settled in the Stetsonville area where her garage could be seen
just south of the village set up as a little red barn and silo. Jean was active
for many years in the Stetsonville community, serving in the American Legion
Auxiliary where she was president.
George passed away in 1990. About the same time, Donald Romang, a farmer and
truck driver who lived near Athens, became a widower when his wife died.
Don lived on his family farm. Not wanting them to be alone, the suggestion was
made to Don to go and see Jean who was living in Stetsonville.
Don stopped by and knocked on her door and introduced himself. In 1995 they got
married and were married for 14 years until Don passed. In the process she
became the matriarch of a second family gaining stepdaughters who consider her a
second mother to them.
When the couple got engaged, Jean told Don that she didn’t want an engagement
ring.
“I wanted a big bay window for the house from Weather Shield,” she said.
Being born on St. Nicholas Day, Jean has always had a special place for Santa
Claus and was noteworthy for her large Santa collection.
“I had a good life,” Jean said. “I can’t complain.”
According to her family, Jean has always said she wanted to live to be 100,
setting it as a goal.
When asked about any advice she would give to younger people today, Jean talked
about the need to not be afraid to work hard. As far as advice to give her
younger self when she was in high school, she said “Quit smoking, and don’t ever
smoke again.”
She explained that at the time, everybody smoked, but that she still suffers
from the impacts of being a smoker.
Jean has seen and done a lot in her long life and continues to keep up with the
happenings in the community reading The Star News each week as well as The
Record-Review to find out what is going on in the area.
Obit: O’Brien,
Linda Sue (1972 – 2023)
Transcriber: Stan
Surnames: O’Brien, Hale, Bergmann Richlen, Derr Connie, Linders
----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 27 Dec 2023
O’Brien, Linda Sue (13 Nov 1972 – 8 Dec 2023)
Linda Sue (Hale) O’Brien, 51, of Colby, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Froedtert
Hospital in Wauwatosa after a valiant battle with cancer.
Linda, the third of four girls, was born to Everett and Pearl Hale in Manitowoc
on November 13, 1972. She married her soulmate, Kevin O’Brien, on September 20,
2014. “I love that man with all my heart,” she’d say, often marveling at how
lucky they were to find each other. Kevin, along with her family, supported
Linda throughout her illness and treatments, never leaving her side.
“I love my simple life” was one of Linda’s constant refrains, especially after
her devastating diagnosis in April of 2023. She was a model of humility and
gentleness her whole life. Though she faced many difficulties, she was grateful
for the time she had with her family, husband and friends.
Those who knew her will most remember her incredibly unique sense of humor, her
goodness, and her love of Jesus Christ. “Jesus is Lord,” she’d say when both
good and bad news came. A lifelong Catholic, Linda attended Holy Rosary Catholic
Church most Sundays with Kevin and her mother, Pearl (AKA The Three Amigos). It
was there at Holy Rosary, a few decades back, that Linda was slain in the spirit
during a visit from Alan Ames, a traveling Catholic healer invited by the
church. That experience changed her life, and she talked of it often: the
feeling of peace, the knowing that God is real, and how everything will be
alright. That feeling stayed with her and comforted her many years since and
during her final days.
Linda was an intensely devoted Packers fan, and she also enjoyed watching and
cheering on the Badgers, Bucks and Brewers. Some of her favorite memories
include watching the Green and Gold win the Superbowl in 2011 and seeing the
Bucks earn the NBA championship title in 2021. She also spent many hours
watching true crime documentaries, funny YouTube videos and other TV shows and
movies with Kevin. Earlier in her life, she expressed her artistic side through
writing, painting and drafting funny scripts for radio ads at a station in
Marshfield. Her last place of employment was Northcentral Technical
College-Spencer Campus as an administrative assistant. Linda was preceded in
death by her beloved father, Everett Hale, who always cherished Linda’s company
and conversation. He’d often ask, “When am I going to see you again?” The
suffering of those who love and miss Linda is lessened, knowing she is reunited
with her dad in Heaven.
Linda is survived by her husband, Kevin O’Brien; her mother, Pearl Hale of
Medford; her three sisters: Ann (Brian) Bergmann of Brooklyn Park, Minn.,
Barbara (Matthew) Richlen of Menomonee Falls and Jennifer (Adam Derr) Hale,
Ogema; mother-in-law and father-in- law, Connie and Mike O’Brien of Shakopee,
Minn., brother-in-law, Colin (Karla) O’Brien of Shakopee, Minn. and dear nieces
and nephews: Lauren (Joseph) Linders of Maple Grove, Minn., Alexander Bergmann
of Brooklyn Park, Minn., Pierce, Grant and Ava Richlen of Menomonee Falls and
Bailey and Morgan O’Brien, Shakopee, Minn., in whom she delighted and loved with
all her heart.
Visitation was from 4-7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 15, at Hemer-Pickering Funeral Home
in Medford, with a prayer service at 7 p.m.
A funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, at Holy Rosary Catholic
Church in Medford, with Fr. Patrick McConnell presiding. Visitation was also
from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the church.
Interment followed at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford. Luncheon will be
served after interment at Holy Rosary Church.
Memorials preferred to the Holy Rosary Catholic Church Continue the Mission
Campaign or to the Froedtert Hospital Foundation.
Hemer-Pickering Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford and Rib Lake is serving
the family. Please visit
www.hemerfuneralservice.com to share condolences.
Obit: Breuer,
Robert P. (1940 - 2023)
Transcriber: Stan
Surnames: Breuer, Kayhart, Nowobielski
----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 27 Dec 2023
Breuer, Robert P. (27 Dec 1940- 5 Dec 2023)
Robert (Bob) P. Breuer, 82, of Holcombe passed away Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, at
Mayo in Eau Claire.
He was born December 27, 1940, to Benjamin and Agnes (Copet) Breuer in the town
of Unity. He was raised and received his education in Unity. Robert married
Bonnie Kayhart on May 11, 1968, in Abbotsford. Robert worked at Marshfield
Homes, was an avid gunsmith for many years, and farmed his entire life. In 1988
they moved to Holcombe where he continued farming.
He enjoyed hunting, gun smithing, collecting maple sap with the draft horses and
farming.
Robert is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Kayhart) Breuer, a son at home, Mike,
and daughter, Lore (Jim) Nowobielski of Thorp; granddaughters: Ashley, Erika and
Isabelle; one great-grandson, Oliver, whom was born on his birthday as well; six
step-grandchildren along with their spouses, and many great step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Victor.
A memorial visitation will be held from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. on Wednesday Dec. 27,
2023, at the Borton-Leiser Funeral Home, 220 S. 7th St., Cornell.
Burial will be at the Town of Brighton cemetery in Unity at a later date.
Express online condolences at
www.bortonleiserfuneralhome.com.
Borton-Leiser Funeral Home in Cornell. is assisting the family.
News: Neillsville
- Clauses Visit Town Square (2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Thoma, Koepp
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 12/20/2023
Clauses Visit Neillsville Town Square (2023)
Santa and Mrs. Claus, played by Rick and Bonnie Thoma for many years, shared
that they enjoy returning every year to see the youngsters and their parents,
watching the kiddos grow up through the years. Every year, they come to
Neillsville’s town square to share the Christmas Spirit. Submitted Photo
By June Thompson
Some might say Neillsville’s Christmas Tree Lighting event on Dec. 1 would not
be the same without Santa Claus (Rick Thoma) and Mrs. Claus (Bonnie Thoma). Like
every year, the Thomas came to the town square, welcoming the community of
children, parents, and grandparents.
“[This annual event] allows us to see the same kids and parents year after
year,” said Bonnie Thoma.
“We like visitors of all ages. I enjoy seeing [Rick] enjoy the kids. He likes
talking to them, especially if he knows their names and their
parents/grandparents.”
The Thomas, dressed as the Clauses, were brought to the town square by their
son, Dallas Thoma, courtesy of the Neillsville Fire Department. The Clauses
eagerly greeted kids of all ages.
Rick Thoma began visiting the Neillsville area as Santa in 2006 and Bonnie Thoma
accompanied him as Mrs. Claus beginning in 2010.
“The small town allows us to see kids year after year,” said Bonnie Thoma. “Our
grandkids used to be our elves until they were older.”
Bonnie Thoma, some could say, could be considered the woman motivating “Santa”
to make appearances in Neillsville and surrounding communities.
“I decided he [Rick Thoma] would make a great Santa when we had our first three
grandchildren,” Bonnie Thoma said. “So, I ordered the suit for him.”
The Thomas’ traditional attire is easily recognizable.
“My dress, apron and hat were made by a good friend, Karen “Bird” Koepp,” Bonnie
Thoma said. “She did a wonderful job.”
Bonnie Thoma had been quite busy, so Rick Thoma made annual visits to
Neillsville alone. But “Mrs. Claus” got caught up on her chores and started
accompanying Santa in 2010.
“As ‘Santa’ was visiting Neillsville,” Bonnie Thoma said, “people would ask me
why I didn’t visit too as ‘Mrs. Claus.’ I finally did. It made sense.”
As Santa, Rick Thoma meets countless children every year. During the Christmas
Tree Lighting, the Thomas gave out 100 candy canes to kids.
“I ask the kids what they want for Christmas,” said Rick Thoma. “The kids smile
at me; some are scared of me. One kid said, ‘You can leave me a blank check.’”
“Kids want unicorns this year,” said Bonnie Thoma.
The Thomas never know how many children they will see every year.
“Some kids see me every year,” said Rick Thoma. “The youngest was a two weeks’
old baby.”
The Thomas gave candy canes, and sometimes, the pair received letters and
cookies. Their photos were taken often.
The Thomas have children and grandchildren.
“They don’t tell the other kids [about us],” Rick Thoma said.
The Thomas have had children ask them questions about where their reindeer are.
“I told the kids I left [the reindeer] at the airport and borrowed a pickup
truck,” said Rick Thoma. “Tell little kids anything; they’ll believe you.”
The Thomas will be visiting Russell’s of Neillsville as Santa and Mrs. Claus
Dec. 16, 1–3 p.m.
News: Clark Co. -
County Cops Bring Smiles to Young Faces (2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Haugstad, Davis
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 12/20/2023
County Cops Bring Smiles to Young Faces (2023)
County cops bring smiles to young faces
Benni (right) bagged up the purchases from the Shop with a Cop participants.
“This is my third year helping. I like to help out,” Benni said.
By Nancy Curtin
Smiles and laughter filled the aisles at Russell’s of Neillsville and Wolf’s Tru-Value
in Greenwood on Dec. 9 as members of law enforcement paired up with children of
Clark County for a quick shopping trip to check off items on their Christmas
list.
For over ten years, the Clark County Law Enforcement Association (CCLEA) has
organized this event to bring cheer to the kids in the county this holiday
season. The participating children are ages four to eleven years old and
nominated by schools within the county.
The CCLEA’s goal is to have kids from each school and each city within the
county represented. The participating retailers are contacted in advance in
preparation to order enough extra toys for the event.
Once at the store, the child and their family member(s) are paired with an
officer, given a gift card with a preset amount and was told to shop for
whatever they wanted.
Afterward, the families and officers gathered at the Loyal Fire Department for
walking tacos and ice cream. A member of the community dressed as Santa Claus
made a surprise visit with some much “needed gifts for the children.”
This year, 20 officers volunteered their time to be a positive role model for 45
children. Jake Haugstad, Owen’s K-9 officer, has been involved with the Shop
With a Cop program for four years and ‘enjoys seeing all their smiles.’
“It’s always a good time with the kids,” Haugstad said.
Tasha Davis of the Clark County Sheriff’s Department was the event’s organizer.
“This event is so important to the children,” Davis said.
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Stephanie (left) and Canni, mom, checked out with Stephanie Beelman, (right) at
the registers. “This is the first year Stephanie did this,” Danni said. “I did
it as a kid myself. It’s a great idea for families to be able to shop for
Christmas.” Jake Haugstad (back) Osen’s K-9 officer, looks forward to
participating in the event each year.
Nancy Curtin/Clark County Press photos
News: Clark Co. -
Giving to Those in Need (2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: McDonald
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 12/20/2023
Giving to Those in Need (2023)
Dec. 13, almost 20 volunteers and staff of the Aging and Disability Resource
Center (ADRC) of Clark County met in the Neillsville Senior Center to pack a
goal of 170 packages for the ADRC and Meals on Wheels. Many boxes contained
non-perishable foods and basic amenities, like toilet paper, provided via funds
from Thrivent and both monetary and other donations. “The people love it,” Lynne
McDonald said, the current head of the annual event which has continued for
around 40 years.
Edward DuBois/Clark County Press
News: Neillsville
- PD Welcomes New Officer (2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Mankowski, Mertzig, Poeschel, Larson, Imm, Guyer, Wheatley, Fecker,
Friemoth, Counsell
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 12/20/2023
Neillsville PD Welcomes New Officer (2023)
Jim Mankowski (right) welcomed Jacob Mertzig (left) to the Neillsville Police
Department with a handshake before he was sworn in by Duane Poeschel (not
pictured). Mankowski expressed gratitude to the council for bringing Mertzig on
board during his report of officers.
By Edward DuBois
During the Dec. 12 Neillsville Common Council, Duane Poeschel, mayor, swore in
Jacob Mertzig to the Neillsville Police Department (NVPD) as a part time patrol
officer. Also in attendance were Mertzig’s parents: his father, Tanny, and his
mother, Laura.
Jacob Mertzig (center was sworn into the Neillsville Police Department during
the Dec. 12 Neillsville Common Council. There to see it were his parents, Tanny
(left) and Laura (right). Edward DuBois/Clark County Press photos
Mertzig’s field training will begin in January.
After, the council discussed the 2023 vacation carryover for police department
employees. Jim Mankowski, Neillsville Chief of Police, reported he and a few
officers had time to carry over into 2024. Julie Counsell, council member,
motioned to allow the officers to carry over their vacation time until March 31,
2024, seconded by Clarissa Rochester, council member. The motion was carried
with a unanimous vote.
After the other items of new business were discussed, Mankowski gave his report
of officers.
“As I end my fourth year as [the Neillsville Chief of Police],” Mankowski said,
“I have a few comments I want the council and public to hear.
“I spent the last four years building a team of officers for the city’s best
interests. I’ve worked hundreds of patrol shifts without pay, so my officers can
take time off or attend advanced training. I’ve worked tirelessly to defend
myself and my officers because we are making a difference.
“As I start my fifth year, I need something from the city council. It’s not more
money, equipment or personnel: it’s trust. Trust when I say we are doing things
correctly and be thankful for having a dedicated group of police officers who
police for the city’s best interest, not their agenda or the way we’ve always
done it.
“I promised change when I was hired, and I continue to deliver it. Next time you
see one of my police officers, please take time and thank them for what they do.
“To continue with their training for the month: officer [Trey Larson] completed
four hours of vehicle pursuit, handgun qualification. Investigator [Hunter Imm]:
handgun qualification. [Isaac Guyer]: handgun qualification, child abuse
investigation. [Derek Wheatley]: handgun qualification, child abuse
investigation. Myself: handgun qualification and I completed the FBI-LEEDA 678:
Executive Leadership, which completes the requirements for the FBI Trilogy
Award.
“I am the first chief of police in department history to achieve this training
award.
“Officer [Halle Fecker] is scheduled to graduate from the Police Academy on
[Dec. 19]. She will begin her field training the week of Dec. 25. The last week
of the academy is pretty intense, so I give her a week off to, without pay, to
get her affairs in order before she starts working shift work.
“I will not be filling the vacant full time position at this time. I will be
advertising for a full time officer on or about [July 1, 2024]. My reason for
doing so is the police department is razor-thin, and to balance the budget, my
only solution is to leave that spot open.”
Mankowski reported the 2019 utility squad car will be placed in the service
soon. The 2013 Dodge Charger is being stripped to be given to Luke Friemoth,
director of the Neillsville Public Works Department.
Mankowski reported November the first month the NVPD went without a traffic
crash. The NVPD’s office had 201 calls for service in November, with 24
reportable incidents (not including four sexual assault reports the Clark County
Sheriff’s Department handled for the department). Mankowski also did a
confidential investigation for another agency. Guyer continues to work 10 hours
a month in Mentor, which will increase to 15 hours Jan. 1.
“I would like to say,” Counsell said, “that I really do appreciate the fact that
our officers are being trained as well as they are. I don’t think that always
happened in the past, so it’s important.”
Obit: Holsen, Tina
M (1985 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Holsen, Schofield, Hansen, Goessl, Helinski, Collopy, Zimmerman
----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Owen, Clark Co., WI) 12/23/2023
Holsen, Tina M. (26 October 1985 – 20 December 2023)
Tina M. Holsen, age 38, of Owen, passed away peacefully due to complications of
diabetes on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.
A Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at
the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Owen.
Tina was born on October 26, 1985, the daughter of Mark and Denise (Schofield)
Holsen in Stevens Point. She attended Owen-Withee Public Schools. Tina had
various jobs, but enjoyed working on a dairy farm.
Tina loved fishing and horses. She especially enjoyed gardening, drawing,
designing tattoos, singing karaoke and became excited for stormy weather. Tina
will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
Tina is survived by her mother, Denise (Kurt) Hansen; her father, Mark Holsen;
three children: Emma Holsen, Rhiley Holsen and Taylon Goessl; five siblings:
Shaun (Stacy) Helinski, Jody Schofield, Ashley (Kenneth) Collopy, Eric Holsen
and Tyler Zimmerman; a step-brother, Kyle Hansen; a step-sister, Stacy Hansen;
numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Tina, please visit
our floral store.
Obit: Koerner,
Donald O. (1933 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Koerner, Untiedt, Viegut, Fischer, Shaker, Weiler, Jeske, Spindler,
Robida, Feind, Bloom, Lukas, Groleau
----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Abbotsford, Clark Co., WI)
12/24/2023
Koerner, Donald O. (14 October 1933 – 23 December 2023)
Donald O. Koerner, age 90, of Curtiss, entered his Heavenly Home with Jesus on
Saturday, December 23, 2023.
Don was born on October 14, 1933, the son of Oscar and Dorothy (Untiedt) Koerner
in a small house northeast of Curtiss. He attended Brady Grade School, graduated
from Abbotsford High School in 1951 and completed a farm short course at UW
Madison. Don was united in marriage to Yvonne Viegut on September 18, 1954, at
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Dorchester and then took over the family farm in
the township of Mayville. They were married for 68 years until Yvonne’s death on
April 24, 2022. They were blessed with four children.
Don was active in high school in sports, FFA, math and played the bass in the
band. As a freshman he pitched in the state high school baseball tournament and
continued his pitching including city teams and for the American Legion. He
purchased his grandmother’s farm at the age of 16. Don earned his State FFA
Farmer degree, American FFA farmer degree and also served as a state FFA Vice
President.
Don was active in farming at a young age with dairy, swine and beef. He was also
a member of the Abbotsford National Guard for nine years. In 1959, Don was
elected to the ASCS committee and to his first co-op board and was elected
secretary-treasurer, trustee and bookkeeper doing the payroll for 220 farmers
and plant employees from his home for 14 years. Other boards he served on
included: Land O’ Lakes District, Dorchester Co-op, Stetsonville Transport, Tri
State Breeders Guernsey Sire, AMPI Corporate Resolution, Little Black Insurance,
Dorchester Park, Farm Service County, Clark County Land Conservation, and
various church office positions.
In his spare time, he enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing, watching the Brewers
and Packers and attending all sports events involving his family.
Don is survived by his children: Vicky (Mark) Fischer of Colby, Shelley (Steve)
Shaker of La Crosse, Daniel (Jill) Koerner of Colby and Donald J. (Marie)
Koerner of Medford. Family members also include ten grandchildren: Kelly Weiler,
Kara Jeske, Kory Koerner, Mitch Shaker, Tyler Shaker, Amanda Spindler, Austin
Koerner, Aaron Koerner, Jesse Koerner, and Kendra Robida; 17 great-grandchildren
complete the Koerner family tree. He is further survived by a sister, Carol
(Dennis) Feind; 12 sisters-in-law and nine brothers-in-law and many nieces,
nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, his parents, his sister and
brother-in-law, Betty and Carl Bloom, brothers-in-law, Lavern, Clarence Jr., Jim
Viegut and Norman Lukas and a grandson, Sam Shaker.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 29, 2023, at
Zion Lutheran Church in Colby. Rev. James Groleau will officiate. Family and
friends are welcome from 9:00 a.m. until time of service on Friday at the
church. Interment will follow at the Abbotsford Public Cemetery with Military
Honors provided by the Dorchester American Legion Post #517. The honor of
pallbearers will be his six grandsons. Livestream 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.
Memorials will be determined at a later date.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Donald, please visit
our floral store.
Obit: Peterson,
Delores Ann (1929 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Peterson, Lily, Rank, Bauman, Meissner, Wolf, Wirtz, Campolo, Haske,
Rendell
----Source: Life Tributes Funeral Home (Spencer, Clark Co., WI) 12/30/2023
Peterson, Delores Ann (27 April 1929 – 27 December 2023)
Delores A. Peterson , age 94, of Marshfield, passed away surrounded by her
loving family on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Wells Nature View in
Marshfield under the care of Heartland Hospice.
Delores was born to Edward and Anna (Lily) Rank, Sr on April 27, 1929, in
Marshfield. On July 28, 1949, she was united in marriage to Glen Peterson in
Dubuque, Iowa. Together, they farmed in Nasonville until their son and
daughter-in-law purchased the farm in 1990. Delores loved to spend time with her
grandkids and great grandkids. She was a kind woman with a gentle soul.
Hobbies she enjoyed include reading, tending to her flowers, birdwatching and
baking. She liked to play cards with family and friends.
Those who will cherish her memory are her children, Kathy (Alan) Bauman of
Spencer, Sandy (Dale) Meissner of Chili and David (Cindy) Peterson of
Marshfield; her grandchildren, Scott (Sheri) Bauman, Jeremy (Jen) Bauman, Dustin
(Kim) Meissner, Dana Meissner, Dawn Meissner, Derek (Katie) Meissner, Amber
Wolf, Michael (Karla) Peterson, Trevor (Mary) Peterson, Brittany (Luke) Wirtz
and Tyler (Grayce) Peterson; her great-grandchildren, Hayden, Ava, Autumn, Mia,
Mason, Madden, Roe, Tenley, Brady, Owen, Austin, Connor, Ellie, Riley, Karson
and one expected in January and her sister-in-law, Lorraine Campolo along with
many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Anna Rank; her husband,
Glen Peterson in 2018; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Leonard (Jean) Rank,
Edward Rank and Robert “Bud” (Margie) Rank; her sisters and brother-in-law,
Berniece (Roger) Haske and Rosie Rank and a great-granddaughter, Emma Mae
Meissner.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 A.M. on Thursday, January 4, 2024,at
Immanuel Church of Chili, W920 North Street, Chili, WI. Sally Rendell will
officiate. Private committal services will be held at Brooklawn Memorial Gardens
in the Town of Richfield. Family and friends are invited to gather for a time of
visitation at the church on Thursday from 9 A.M. until time of services. The
honor of pallbearer belongs to her grandchildren.
If desired, memorials in Delores’ name can be directed to the American Macular
Degeneration Foundation or to the American Family Children’s Hospital in
Madison.
Delores’ arrangements are under the care of Life Tributes Funeral Home-Spencer.
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Obit: Reynolds,
Thomas J. (1928- 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Reynolds, Stelzel, Sommer, Christophersen, Reinke, Mollan, Foemmel,
Meyer, Rajewski, Wetterau, Zettler, Anderson
----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Abbotsford, Clark Co., WI) 1/1/2024
Reynolds, Thomas J. (27 February 1928 – 31 December 2023)
Thomas J. Reynolds, age 95, of Dorchester, passed away surrounded by his loving
family on Saturday, December 31, 2023, at the Marshfield Medical Center.
Tom was born on February 27, 1928, the son of Fred and Mary (Stelzel) Reynolds
in Marshfield. After attending schools in Dorchester and Milwaukee, he worked
for his father at the Bruckerville Cheese Factory, in the Town of Holton. Tom
received his Cheesemakers license in1949 and soon after his Cheese Grader
license while at Richfield Unity Dairy. Because of his varied interests, his
education continued throughout his life. On June 30, 1951, Thomas was united in
marriage to Elaine Sommer at Zion Lutheran Church in Colby. She preceded him in
death on September 1, 2018.
Tom joined Kraft Foods in 1955 as a Cheese Quality Specialist working with
cheese plants in five mid-western states. He received the J.L. Kraft “Jade Ring”
award in 1962 for expertise in cheese quality control and cheese manufacturing
procedures. He assisted with setting-up and start-up of numerous new cheese
plant operations throughout the U.S. Tom was a Cheese Procurement Manager
working out of Green Bay and Chicago, retiring in 1992 after 38 years with the
company.
Tom loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a founding
member of the Midnight Riders Snowmobile Club which he helped organize in 1970.
Tom was their first treasurer, served on the board of directors and was one of
the original “Trail Captains”. He was an active member of St. Peter Lutheran
Church including serving as an elder, the Dorchester Lion’s Club, held
membership in the Dorchester Park, the Central Wisconsin Steam Engine Club and
the NRA.
Tom enjoyed collecting and restoring antiques, snowmobiling, making firewood,
cooking maple syrup, camping, dancing, playing cards with family and friends and
an occasional game of golf.
Tom is survived by his three children: Clark (Suzie) Reynolds of Colby, Cindy
(Chris) Christophersen of Dorchester and Cheryl Reinke of Medford, 7
grandchildren: Corey (Kim) Christophersen, Joshua (Jenny) Reynolds, Dillin
Christophersen (Jennifer Mollan), Jordan Reynolds (Sarah Foemmel), Angelica
Reinke, Jacob (Shinae) Reynolds and Cheyenne Reinke and 10 great-grandchildren.
He is further survived by his sister Mary Ann Meyer; nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends and his beloved cat, Boy Reynolds.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Elaine; five brothers:
Frederick, James, Alvin, Jerome and Theodore; three sisters: Violet Rajewski,
Grace Wetterau and Gladys Zettler.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024, at
Saint Peter Lutheran Church in Dorchester. The Rev. Shawn Andersen will
officiate. Inurnment will follow at Dorchester Memorial Cemetery. Family and
friends are welcome 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service Friday at the
church.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in Tom’s memory.
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