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Obit: Mueller, Jeffrey M. (1955 – 2024)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Mueller, Bruce, Oehler, Krueger, Doffing

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 17 Apr 2024

Mueller, Jeffrey M. (26 May 1955 – 16 Apr 2024)

Jeffrey Mark Mueller, age 68, of Abbotsford, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Christ Lutheran Church in Abbotsford. The Rev. Don Bruce will preside.

Interment will follow at Abbotsford Public Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome on Friday, April 19, from 5 until 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of service, all at the church. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford is entrusted with the arrangements.

Jeff was born May 26, 1955, the son of Robert and Betty Lou (Oehler) Mueller in Marshfield. He graduated from Abbotsford High School. On August 6, 1983, Jeff was united in marriage to Lori Krueger at Zion Lutheran Church in Colby.

Jeff owned and operated Abbotsford Appliance becoming the 2nd generation. He loved going up to the north woods in Hayward and Clam Lake. Jeff enjoyed hunting, riding his UTV, playing pickleball and basketball. He also enjoyed going to the Medo’s and having coffee with the guys. Most importantly, he loved and cherished his family, especially his grandchildren.

Jeff is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lori; his three children: Megan Doffing of Abbotsford, Brandon (Ashley) of Medford and Jacob (Kelly) of Wausau; eight grandchildren; two brothers: Wesley (Anita) Mueller of North Aurora, Ill., and Rusty (Darla) Mueller of Medford; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his maternal grandparents, Cecil and Alice Oehler and his brother, Mike.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.

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Bio: Zschernitz, Tanner (Scholarship - 2024)

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

Surnames: Zschernitz

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 4/17/2024

Zschernitz, Tanner (Scholarship - 2024)

Tanner Zschernitz, of Neillsville, is one of 43 Western Technical College construction and industrial trade apprentices to receive a $2,000 scholarship from Ascendium Education Group, a non-profit organization helping students across the country repay federal student loans.

The scholarship money comes from the Tools of the Trade Apprentice Scholarship program, which helps apprentices purchase tools, clothing and equipment vital to their trades.

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Obit: Buse, Jacqueline Kay “Jack” (1964 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Buse, Glasby, Hegert, Malouvrh, Stewart, Graves, Matter

----Source: Life Tributes Funeral Home (Spencer, Clark Co., WI) 4/17/2024

Buse, Jacqueline Kay “Jack” (8 April 1964 – 15 April 2024)

Jacqueline Kay “Jack” Buse, age 60, of Rosholt, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 15, 2024, at her Home in the Town of Bevent.
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Jackie was born on April 8, 1964, in Marshfield, the daughter of Donald and Mary Jane (Glasby) Hebert. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Spencer. Following her graduation from Spencer High School, Jacqueline attended UW-Green Bay and graduated from UW-Stevens Point. On September 3, 1988, she was united in marriage to Kevin Buse at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stevens Point. She was employed as an account manager at The Buyer’s Guide and Worzalla Publishing in Stevens Point.

She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Rosholt. Jackie also was a part of and supported both the Rosholt PTO as well as the Shantytown Snowmobile Club. Jackie took pleasure in walking with her dogs and appreciated being outdoors, working in her flower garden or out on the water cruising in her boat. She enjoyed curling up with a good book. Jackie loved being out dancing and spending time with her wonderful family and friends.

Those who will cherish her memory include: her loving husband, Kevin Buse of Rosholt; her son, Keith Buse of Rosholt; her sisters, Sharon Malouvrh of Cedarburg, Kathleen Stewart of Chetek and Mary Graves of Spencer; her brother, Jeffrey (Jodi) Hebert of Spencer and her brother-in-law, DuWayne Matter of Spencer. Jackie also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, extended family and close friends. Jackie will be missed by her loving and trusted “Liberty”.

Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Mary Jane Hebert; her in-laws, Wilbur and Delores Buse; a sister, Betty Matter; a brother, Roger Hebert; a sister-in-law, Kay Hebert; her brothers-in-law, Bruce Stewart, Andrew Malouvrh and Spencer Graves and lastly her many loving pets.

Jackie’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: Halida, Harriet Todd (1936 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Halida, Samplawski, Wald, Wilson, Schneider, Neigebauer, Schroeder, Kjesbo, Zimmerman

----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Loyal, Clark Co., WI) 4/17/2024

Halida, Harriet Todd (4 September 1936 – 14 April 2024)

Harriet T. Halida, age 87, of Loyal, passed away at Clark County Rehab & Living Center in Owen, on Sunday, April 14, 2024.

Harriet Todd Wald was born on September 4, 1936, in Stanley, to Harry and Katherine L. (Samplawski) Wald. She was raised in Stanley where she received her education, graduating from Stanley High School in 1954. She then attended Stevens Point Normal School and received her teaching certificate. Harriet was united in marriage to Lawrence J. Halida on May 28, 1955, at St. Mary's Polish National Catholic Church in Lublin. She taught at the elementary school in Poynette, and later taught special education in Sparta, In 1972, they moved into Loyal where they lived until they finished building a home northeast of town and began farming. Harriet farmed with her husband until retiring from farming in 2001. They resided in their home until moving to Clark County Rehab & Living Center in 2021.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was a Cub Scout Den Leader for several years. Harriet had many interests, including spending time with her family, her time spent on the farm, reading, playing cards, and watching the Packers and Brewers. She also was a great animal lover, especially her cats, and enjoyed traveling with her husband when they were younger. Harriet was a very compassionate and understanding person who was loved by all.

She will be dearly missed by her husband, Lawrence, of Loyal; her children: Lynn Wilson of Weston, Kimberly Halida of Marshfield, Larry (Crystal) Halida of Bowling Green, KY, and Cheryl Halida of Marshfield; five grandchildren: Katilyn Halida, Tyler Halida, Bradley Schneider, Natalie Halida and Lindsay Halida; one brother: Ken (Karen) Wald of Fountain City; three sisters: Jan (Daryl) Neigebauer of Owatonna, MN, Mary (Craig) Schroeder of Morristown, MN and Debbie (Jerry) Kjesbo of Altoona; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Harriet was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Loyal. Rev. Daniel Zimmerman will officiate, and burial will follow in the Loyal Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday, from 10 a.m. until time of service.

Our family would like to thank everyone for their support and compassion during this time.

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Church: Thorp – St. B/St. H First Communion (25 Apr 1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Brockman, Plansky, Homan, Smasal, Truckey

----Source: Thorp Courier Articles, (Thorp, Clark Co., WI) 13 May 1976


On Sunday, April 25, 1976, forty-five second graders from St. Bernard-St. Hedwig’s Parish in Thorp made their First Communion.

Father Bill, Father John, and Father Brockman officiated at the 1:30 p.m. Mass. During the Mass the children sang two hymns, This Little Light of Mine and Jesus Loves the little children. They also participated in a candle lighting ceremony where they repeated their Baptismal vows.

The teachers who instructed the First Communicants during the year included: Margaret Plansky-Catholic School, Shirley Homan and Mary Ann Smasal-CCD, and Roger Truckey the CCD Coordinators.

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Bio: Pawlak, Donald - Completes Law Enforcement Class (7 May 1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Pawlak, Rosandich, Zais

----Source: Thorp Courier Articles, (Thorp, Clark Co., WI) 13 May 1976


Three law enforcement officers from Clark County graduated Friday, May 7, 1976 from an eight-week law enforcement course at Menomonie.

They are Roger Zais and Louis Rosandich, both Clark County police radio operators and deputy sheriff’s, and Donald Pawlak, Thorp, police officer.

Pawlak received the heist score on the pistol range, 98l22. All three men finished high in their class of 22.

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Obit: Romanowski, John (1957? – 1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Romanowski, Sauer, Hodorowski

----Source: Thorp Courier Articles, (Thorp, Clark Co., WI) 13 May 1976


Romanowski, John (1957? – 1 May 1976)

A 19-year-old Thorp man critically injured in an auto crash Saturday, May 1, 1976, died early Friday, May 7, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire.

John Romanowski died of severe head injuries when the car in which he was riding struck a power pole Saturday morning about seven miles south of Thorp on County Trunk M.

His brother, Richard Romanowski, was pronounced death on arrival at Victory Memorial Hospital in Stanley the day of the accident.

Mike Sauer, a third passenger, and Gerald Hodorowski, the driver, were also injured in the accident.

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Bio: Wadzinski, Tom – Self-inflicted Gunshot Wound (11 May 1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Wadzinski

----Source: Thorp Courier Articles, (Thorp, Clark Co., WI) 13 May 1976


The Thorp ambulance was called to the Tom Wadzinski residence at 200 W. Birch Street, Thorp, about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, 1976.

Wadzinski, who reportedly had a self-inflicted gunshot wound, was taken to Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire by Thorp Ambulance, where Wednesday morning he was reported to be in fair condition in the critical care unit.

Clark County and City Police Officers were also at the scene, where a rifle and note were reportedly found.

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Bio: Person, Judy Ann (Engagement – May 1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Person, Szemraj

----Source: Thorp Courier Articles, (Thorp, Clark Co., WI) 6 May 1976


Mr. and Mrs. Roy Person of Route 2, Thorp, proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Judy Ann, to Joseph Michael Szemraj Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Szemraj of Route 1, Lublin.

A July 24, 1976 wedding is being planned.