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Bio: Jones, Hillary (President’s List - 2012)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surname: Jones

----Source: The Abbotsford Tribune - Phonograph (Abbotsford, WI) 03/06/2013

Hillary Jones was named to the president’s list for the fall 2012 semester at North Central Tech, Wausau

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Obit: Degenhardt, Bonnie Jean (1933 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Degenhardt, Davis, Schmidtke, Statz, Schoer, Fellenz, Baker, Brown, Adler, Tesch, Michaud

----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Loyal, Clark Co., WI) 10/10/2023

Degenhardt, Bonnie Jean (14 October 1933 – 8 October 2023)

Bonnie J. Degenhardt, 89, of Loyal, passed away at Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center in Owen, on Sunday, October 8, 2023, and took the Lord’s hand to walk through his heavenly gates. There waiting for her was the love of her life Harvey Degenhardt who passed away on July 19, 2023.

Bonnie Jean Schmidtke was born to Otto and Flossie Olive (Davis) Schmidtke on October 14, 1933, in Fremont Township, Clark County, WI. She received her education and graduated from Loyal High School in 1951. On September 18, 1951, she married her high school sweetheart Harvey James Degenhardt. They spent 72 years together raising a family of six children. Bonnie was a stay-at-home wife and was a childcare provider. For several years, she worked seasonally at Figi’s in Marshfield. She enjoyed embroidering dish cloths and diligently made sure each child, grandchild, and great-great grandchild received a set of her handiwork. In this modern era of computers, Bonnie still kept in touch with all family members with good ole fashioned handwriting of letters, sending cards, whether it was for a birthday, anniversary, holiday. She watched her sons go away to serve our country in the Marines, Army, and Air Force, and return home safely. She was very proud of seeing her grandchildren and great grandchildren to continue this legacy.

She was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and its PCCW. Bonnie was also an active member of the Loyal American Legion Post #175 Ladies Auxiliary.

Bonnie will be missed by her children: Jim (Theresa), Arthur (Patricia), Christine (Gary) Stetz, Bruce (Shannon), Marie (Terry) Schoer, and Rosann (Kevin) Fellenz; 12 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; two sisters: Luanne Baker and Lola Brown; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey, on July 19, 2023; her parents; one sister, Norita Ella Adler, and one brother, Otto Algene Schmidtke.

Funeral services for both Bonnie & Harvey will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Loyal. Rev. Gregory Michaud will officiate, and burial will follow in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Christopher Degenhardt, Abby Fellenz, Ryan Degenhardt, Steve Tesch, Matt Degenhardt and Kevin Fellenz. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday, October 13, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus rosary service, and again on Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. until time of service.

On behalf of the Degenhardt family, a special thank you to all the staff at the Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center for their care, kindness and help with making Bonnie comfortable during her final days.

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Obit: Kaczmarek, Carol (1939 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Kaczmarek, Michaud

----Source: Gesche Funeral Home (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/9/2023

Kaczmarek, Carol (18 February 1939 - 8 October 2023)

Carol Kaczmarek, age 84, of Neillsville, passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, October 8, 2023.

She was born in Milwaukee, and united in marriage to Edward Kaczmarek on Valentine's Day, 1959. Formerly of Cudahy, and upon retirement, spent the last 27 years residing in Neillsville.

Carol enjoyed playing Uno, Yahtzee, 500 and many board and card games. She enjoyed many family reunions, get-togethers and felt blessed to be married to her loving husband of 64 years.

She is survived by her loving husband, Edward, four daughters, Betty (Don), Teresa, Gloria (Tim), and Elaine (Ed), grandchildren, Chrissy, Greg (Renee), Jenny (Ed), Jason, Amanda (Kurt) Miranda, Jeff, Robert (Sharlea), and Melissa (Chris). Also survived by 13 great grandchildren she held dearly in her heart, two sisters, JoAnne and Shirley, one sister-in-law, two brothers-in-law and many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Esther, a sister, Delores, a grandchild, Mary Ann and several in-laws.

Funeral services for Carol will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 13, 2023, at the Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville. Fr. Greg Michaud will officiate. Interment will be in the Dells Dam Cemetery in Neillsville. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Friday at the Gesche Funeral Home.

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

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Obit: Mravik, Walter Anton (1941 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Mravik, Markowski

----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Greenwood, Clark Co., WI) 10/10/2023

Mravik, Walter Anton “Whispering Walter” (10 August 1941 – 6 October 2023)

Walter A. "Whispering Walter" Mravik, age 82, of Thorp, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Aspirus Stanley Hospital, in Stanley. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Walter Anton Mravik was born on August 10, 1941, in Chippewa Falls, the son of William and Dorothy K. (Markowski) Mravik. He was raised on the family farm in Lublin, and received his education in the Lublin/Gilman area. After completing his education, Walter took over the family farm, and was a farmer and logger until his retirement. He then moved to Morgan Plaza, in Thorp, where he resided until the time of his death.

He had many interests, but especially enjoyed 4-wheeling.

Walter is survived by one sister: Betty Turner of Kenosha; his sister-in-law: Rita Mravik of Medford; three nieces and two nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Joseph Mravik; and a sister in infancy.

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Bio: Krempasky, Jerome – Receives Recognized for Service (Oct 2023)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Krempasky, Rossmiller

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 11 Oct 2023

Greenwood School District board member Jerome Krempasky was recognized at the Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) Region 5 Fall Regional Meeting Oct. 3 in Rothschild. Krempasky received a member recognition certificate from WASB Executive Director Dan Rossmiller for achieving Level 4, the second highest award possible. This award recognizes points earned while on the board of education through attending and participating in conferences, committees and programs dedicated to the improvement of the school district.

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School: Colby H.S. Class of 1973 has 50th Reunion (23 Sep 2023)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Zak, Schmid, Poehnelt, Pinter, Hamus, Aichele, Underwood, Engel, Stockwell, Weix, Brown, Peissig, Subera, Frome, Smart, Viergutz, Dommer, Koerner, Riese, Brecke, Schuh, Pawlowicz, Heil, Neitzel, Michlig, Boss, Runzheimer, Bedroske, Hoffman, Schaefer, Wenzel, Stange, Ruppert, Sommer, Caskey, Abegglen, Jicinsky, Schultz, Schraufnagel, Ludwig, Steevens, Mertens, Beyerl, Meyer, Fischer, Willner, Baker, Teska, Haas

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 11 Oct 2023

The Colby High School class of 1973 held their 50th class reunion on September 23 at the Colby VFW. Fifty-four classmates attended along with five teachers and 31 guests. Those in attendance were: Vicky Zak, Judene Schmid, Sandy Poehnelt, Jean Pinter, Shirley Hamus, Edee Aichele and Darrell Underwood, Beaner Engel, Jeannine Stockwell, Julianne Weix, Beth Brown, Mary Peissig, Mrs. Carol Subera, Vicki Frome, Diane Smart, Sue Viergutz, Karen Dommer, Vicky Koerner and Beth Riese, Lynn Erickson, Janice Schmitt, Cindy Hesgard, Joanne Decker, Randy Lube, Fay Hainzlsperger, Laurie Brecke, Carol Jean Schuh, Bruce Pawlowicz, Fred Heil and Bill Neitzel, Richard Michlig, Kathie Boss, Susan Runzheimer, Russ Bedroske, Tom Hoffman, Mike Schaefer, Darnell Wenzel, Jeff Stange, Dean Ruppert, Dave Sommer and Blane Caskey, Dale Abegglen, Jeff Jicinsky, Randy Schultz, Jim Schraufnagel, Terry Ludwig, Sheryl Steevens, Scott Mertens, Ed Beyerl, Pat Brown, Bill Meyer, Mark Fischer and Les Willner. Those not attending were: Tom Baker, Janet Weix, Mr. Duane & Mrs. Anne Teska and Mr. Ed & Mrs. Elaine Haas.

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Bio: Venzke, Cecelia Rosa (Birth – 10 Jan 2023)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Venzke

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 18 Oct 2023

A girl, Cecelia Rosa Venzke was born to Kelly and Casey Venzke on January 10 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Cecelia was 8 pounds, 10 ounces and 21 inches long at birth.

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BioM: Marriage Licenses (Oct/Nov - 2023)

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

Surnames: Miller, Bauer, Schmitz, Rastall, Tomczak, Dietsche, Zimmerman, Leinbach

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/11/2023

Marriage Licenses (Oct/Nov - 2023)

Jordon J. Miller, to Robin M. Bauer, both of Town of Fremont, Oct. 7, in Wood County.

Rihard A. Schmitz, of Neillsville, to Marilyn J. Rastall, of Greenwood, Oct. 20, at Neillsville.

Dylan D. Tomczak, to Savanna L. Dietsche, both of Loyal, Oct. 21, in Taylor County.

Nathaniel M. Zimmerman, Town of Longwood, to Kaitlyn Z. Leinbach, Town of Worden, Nov. 2, at Town of Worden.

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Obit: Kronberger, Ruth Ann (1935 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Kronberger, Freund, Burr, Friedemann, Tresemer, Boon, Corcoran, Wampole, Jarver, Dahlke, Lavey

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/11/2023

Kronberger, Ruth Ann (27 February 1935 – 30 September 2023)

Ruth Kronberger of Neillsville passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side Saturday, September 30, 2023.

Ruth was born February 23, 1935, the eldest daughter of Raymond and Mathilda (Freund) Burr. She graduated from Neillsville High School in 1953. On August 13, 1953, she was united in marriage to Wayne William Kronberger, Ruth and Wayne celebrated their 50th Anniversary August 13, 2003.

In addition, to raising a family of six children, she held jobs as a cook at St. Mary’s Catholic School, worked in retail at Skogmo’s, waitressed at The White Horse Inn and finished her career at Nelson Filter, Neillsville. She enjoyed her retirement with Wayne, going antique shopping and finding treasures at garage sales to add to their collection. She also spent many years volunteering at the Neillsville Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop.

Ruth’s true love and talent was designing and making beautiful quilts. She was a member of the Town & Country Quilt Guild and enjoyed attending quilt shows, admiring the talent of others. She took pride in gifting her quilts to family and local organizations, pediatric and cancer patients, veterans and school children in need.

Ruth is survived by her daughters, Diane (Richard) Friedemann, Stratford, and Lori (Tim) Tresemer of Neillsville; her sons, Craig (Dinae) Kronberger, Neillsville, and Keith (Donna) Kronberger, Marshfield. She is also survived by her daughters-in-law, Jenny (Mark) Kronberger and Gayle (David) Kronberger, both of Neillsville; grandchildren Dori Friedemann, Jamie Kronberger, Ryan Kronberger, Kristine Boon, Tiffany Tresemer, Lynette Kronberger, Brent Kronberger, Ben Corcoran, Luke Kronberger, Angela Kronberger and Melissa Wampole; great grandchildren Brooklyn, Brayden and Hudson Corcoran, Natalie, Fletcher and Baylee Boon, Everlee Kronberger, Brianna and Elsie Jarver; and great-great granddaughter, Tera Jarver. She is also survived by sister Delores (Don) Dahlke, Janesville; brother Ken (Delores) Burr, Marshfield; sister-in-law Jean Lavey, Nekoosa; and many nieces and nephews.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Kronberger, sons Mark Kronberger and David Kronberger; an infant daughter; and grandson Kurtis Tresemer.

A Celebration of Life for Ruth is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at Apple Valley, Neillsville, in the event room from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Obit: Olson, Noel John (1940 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Olson, Simmons, Garbisch, Wolf, Bauer, Hinkelmann, Michaelis, Bravener, Toufar, Werner, Saylor

----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Loyal, Clark Co., WI) 10/12/2023

Olson, Noel John (14 Apr 1940 – 10 Oct 2023)

Noel J. Olson, age 83, of Loyal, peacefully passed away at Marshfield Medical Center on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Noel John Olson was born on April 14, 1940, in the Town of York, rural Loyal, to Oscar J. and Ermina G. (Simmons) Olson. He was raised on the family farm and received his education at Sunny Knoll School and attended Loyal High School. Noel was united in marriage to Maryanne P. Garbisch on May 30, 1959, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Neillsville. They resided in Marshfield, where he worked at Hub Dairy, and later at Land O' Lakes in Spencer. They bought a farm south of Loyal in 1964, where they farmed and raised their nine children. Noel also hauled milk for Mayer Dairy and Lynn Dairy, and drove school bus for the Loyal school district for many years. In 2002, they sold the farm and moved to a home next door, where he resided until his death.

He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church where he served on the church council and was a member of the Holy Name Society. Noel also served as a Town of York chairman and supervisor for 40 years, was a member of the Granton volunteer fire department for many years, was the District 18 supervisor for the Clark County Board, was the director of Clark County Dairy Promotion, was a charter member of the Loyal FFA Alumni, and was a 4-H leader. He and Maryanne were also the 2022 Loyal Homecoming Grand Marshals.

He had many interests, but especially loved spending time with his family, watching his grandkids’ sporting events, playing cards, fishing, and watching the Milwaukee Brewers and Green Bay Packers.

Noel will be dearly missed by his wife, Maryanne, of 64 years; his children: Richard (Marilyn) Olson of Neillsville, Robert (Donna) Olson of Spencer, Annmarie (Ed) Wolf of Spencer, Rosanne (Jon) Bauer of Loyal, Melissa (Harlan) Hinkelmann of Loyal, Mike (Heidi Michaelis) Olson of Marshfield, Heather (Dicky) Bravener of Loyal, Bentley Olson of Austin, TX, and Shannon (Jason) Toufar of Loyal; 21 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; three brothers: Norbert (Helen) of Franklin, WI, Donald (Shirley) of Loyal, and Dennis (Judy) of Greenwood; two sisters-in-law: Helen Olson of New Franklen, WI, and Pearl Werner of Greenfield; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter-in-law, Barbara Olson; and one brother, Norman.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Loyal. Rev. Barry Saylor will officiate, and burial will follow at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Christie, WI. Pallbearers will be his sons-in-law: Ed Wolf, Jon Bauer, Harlan Hinkelmann, Dicky Bravener, and Jason Toufar. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren: Travis, Tony, Ashley, Jordan, Natalie, Reggie, Tonya, Haley, Hanna, Derrick, Devani, Sadie, Luke, Tommy, Brady, Bailey, Colby, Carter, Cain, Ryan, and Dawn. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday, October 18th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a 7:45 p.m. rosary service, and again on Thursday, from 9:30 a.m. until time of service.

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Obit: Quartullo, Dominic Frank, Jr. (1955- 2023)

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

Surnames: Quartullo, Abrams, Jurkowski, Olivas, Pydynkowski, Oliver

----Source: Gesche Funeral Home (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/11/2023

Quartullo, Dominic Frank, Jr. (8 November 1955 – 8 October 2023)

Dominic Quartullo Jr. age 67, of Neillsville, formerly of New Berlin, died Sunday, October 8, 2023, in the Emergency Room of the Marshfield Medical Center in Neillsville.

Dominic Frank Quartullo Jr. was born on November 8, 1955, on the Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota. The son of Dominic Frank Sr. and Florence Lenore (Abrams) Quartullo. He lived half of his life in South Dakota and half in Wisconsin. He was united in marriage to Juanita C. Jurkowski on August 11, 1985, in Milwaukee, WI. They lived in New Berlin, where Dominic worked as a long-haul semitruck driver. He retired eight years ago, and they moved to Neillsville in November of 2022.

He is survived by his wife, Juanita, four siblings, Gary Quartullo of Neillsville, Kathy (John) Olivas of Nebraska, Basil Quartullo of Marshfield, and Daniel (Christine) Quartullo of Marshfield, two brothers-in-law, Chuck Pydynkowski and Rich Oliver, along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Lana Pydynkowski and Karen Oliver.

A private memorial service for Dominic will be held at a later date.

Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com. The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Dominic's family.

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