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Bio: Schoonover, Tami (Engagement 1983)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson

Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Schoonover, Coyle

----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (12 December 1983)

Mr. and Mrs. Allen Schoonover of Loyal announce the engagement of their daughter, Tami Ann, Fort Worth, Texas, to Timothy Patrick Coyle, Fort Worth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Coyle of Spring Green. Miss Schoonover is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with a double major in health and physical education. She works for Cosmopolitan Lady Health Spa in Fort Worth as a sales counselor and instructor. Her fiance, a graduate of UW-Whitewater with a degree in physical medicine, is manager of Cosmopolitan 2 Men's Health Spa in Fort Worth. Their May 26 wedding will be in St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Loyal.

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Bio: Schulz, Wendy (Engagement 1983)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson

Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Schulz, Cook

----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (12 December 1983)

Mrs. Nina Schulz and Ronald Schulz, both of Spencer, announce the engagement of their daughter, Wendy Lynn, to Vance Patrick Cook, son of Mr. and Mrs. Loraine Cook, Unity. Miss Schulz graduated in 1980 from Spencer High School and in 1982 from the cosmetology program at Mid-State Technical Institute-Wisconsin Rapids. She works for Regis Hairstylists, Northway Mall, Marshfield. Her fiance, an employee of Lad O'Lakes of Spencer, is a 1979 graduate of Spencer High School and in 1983 received an associate degree in mechanical design from the Wisconsin Rapids Technical Institute. June 23 is their wedding date.

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Church: Chili - Immanuel United Methodist (Methodist Women - 1983)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson

Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Spry, Kayhart, Kleckner, Hinebaugh, Mueller, Carey, Booth, Zimmerman, Dix, Rausch, Peterson, Nelson, Rushing, Smith, McNaul, Ott, Foemmel, Happe, Haslow, Hoyt, Schilling

----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (12 December 1983)

Esther and Martha Circles of United Methodist Women of Immanuel United Methodist Church, Chili, met Wednesday afternoon at the church to celebrate Christmas.

Numerous Christmas related readings, Scriptures and messages were read by Jessie Spry, Becky Mueller, Mildred Carey, Elaine Booth, Linda Zimmerman, Connie Dix Audrey Rausch, Delores Peterson, Virginia Nelson, Marie Smith, Virginia McNaul, Mae Ott, Elda Happe, Hazel Ott, Dorothy Haslow, Ruth Hoyt and Nancy Schilling.

Christmas songs and carols were sung by Pastor and Mrs. Hinebaugh, Rhonda and Jeanette Foemmel and all in attendance.

Prayer invocations were offered by the Rev. Daniel Rushing and Rev. Frank R. Hinebaugh.

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Obit Tomczak, Martha (1897-1953)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson

Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Tomczak, Mozinski, Letvinuck, Koch, Beck, Harrer, Jasinski, Blue

----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (12 December 1983)

Tomczak, Martha (10 February 1897 - 09 December 1983)

THORP - Mrs. Anton (Martha) Tomczak, 96, died Friday night at Thorp Care Center.

Services will be Thursday at St. Hedwig's Catholic Chapel, the Rev. John W. Puerner officiating, and burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Mrs. Tomczak, the former Martha Mozinski, was born February 10, 1897 in North Dakota, where she and Anton Tomczak were married November 11, 1911. He died in 1948.

The Tomczaks farmed in the Withee and Thorp areas until 1973. Since then she has been at the Thorp Care Center.

Surviving are four sons, Mike, and Frank of Withee, Joe of Lublin and Ted of Blue Island, Illinois; five daughters, Mrs. Lillian Letvinuck of Greenwood, Mrs. Florence Koch of Glenview, Illinois, Mrs. Harriet Harrer of Palm Springs, California, and Mrs. Marta Jasinski of Withee; a sister, Mrs. Anna Blue of North Dakota; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation and rosary services will be at the Thorp Funeral Home.

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Obit: Haselow, Gordon Albert “Gordy” (1941 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Haselow, Gretzner, Hoefs, Paradies, Sackett, Querin

----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Greenwood, Clark Co., WI) 4/22/2023

Haselow, Gordon Albert “Gordy” (1 July 1941 – 19 April 2023) With Flag

Gordon A. "Gordy" Haselow, 81, of Loyal, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. A private graveside service will be held at a later date in the Lutheran Cemetery in Loyal.

Gordon Albert Haselow was born on July 1, 1941, in Spokeville, rural Loyal, the son of Albert C. and Violet D. (Gretzner) Haselow. He was raised on the family farm, and received his education in the Loyal area, graduating from Loyal High School in 1959. After high school, Gordy voluntarily entered the U.S. Army Wisconsin National Guard on June 27, 1959, and served until his honorable discharge on December 12, 1963. During his time in the National Guard, he completed the farm short course at UW-Madison. Gordy was united in marriage to Marlene L. Hoefs on October 5, 1963, at Zion Lutheran Church in Stratford. He continued to serve in the U.S. Army Reserve until May 31, 1967. They took over the operation of his parent’s farm, where they raised their two sons. In 1999, they sold the farm to their son Steve, and moved to Loyal.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where he was the custodian for 5 years, was the clerk for the Town of Sherman for 20 years, served on the Clark County Board for 20 years, and served on the Loyal School Board for 10 years.

Gordy had many interests. He was honored to guide his community by serving on town, school, and county boards. He loved the 280 acres of land and the many animals that became known as Spruce Line Farms. But he especially loved his family. Gordy was happiest when he was surrounded by his wife, his sons, his daughters-in-law, his grandchildren, and great grandchild.

He will be dearly missed by his wife, Marlene, of Loyal; his two sons: Steve (Sandra) Haselow of Loyal, and David (Brenda) Haselow of Madison; four grandchildren: Eric (Megan) Haselow, Austin Haselow, Ellie Haselow, and Grant Haselow; one great-grandson: Russell Haselow; two sisters: Marliss (John) Paradies of Cornell, and Veryl (Cliff) Sackett of Fergus Falls, MN; one brother-in-law: Eugene Querin of Medford, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Gordy was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Carol Querin.

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Obit: Falkenberg, Bryan Keith (1965 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Falkenberg, Froehlich, Abramowicz, Noah, Williams, Zimmerman, Dobbs, Sime

----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Greenwood, Clark Co., WI) 4/25/2023

Falkenberg, Bryan Keith (24 August 1965 – 23 April 2023)

Bryan K. Falkenberg, age 57, of Thorp, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 23, 2023.

Bryan Keith Falkenberg was born on August 24, 1965, in St. Paul, MN, the son of Ernest and Ruth (Froehlich) Falkenberg. He graduated from Onalaska High School in 1983. After high school, Bryan worked full-time for Gateway Foods and spent the majority of his free time developing a passion for automotive work. On June 4, 1988, he married Betty Jo Abramowicz. Over the next several years, they resided in Sparta, and had two children. In 1997 they packed up their family and moved to Thorp, to chase Bryan’s dream of starting a transmission business.

Bryan built a successful business that he operated for over 20 years, and became known as the local transmission physician. He took a tremendous amount of pride in his work, and always went the extra mile to ensure his customers were well taken care of. Bryan lived and breathed all things automotive. When he wasn’t fixing vehicles for his customers, he was spending countless hours working on his own muscle cars, participating in car shows, and watching plenty of racing. Over the years he fully restored and customized a number of classic cars for himself, family members, and close friends.

Bryan enjoyed taking road trips, camping, and spending time with family and close friends. He also spent the last several years of his life designing, and building a beautiful cabin, much of which was built with his own two hands.

Bryan is survived by his wife, Betty Jo, of Thorp; two children: Brandon Falkenberg (Melinda Noah) of New Richmond, and Brooke (Greg) Williams of Chippewa Falls; two grandchildren: Desmond and Holden Williams; his father: Ernest Falkenberg of Independence; two sisters: Toni Zimmerman (Kevin Dobbs) of La Crosse, and Carmyn (Steve) Sime of Boyd; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Bryan was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Falkenberg.

A Celebration of Bryan's Life will be held at a later date.

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Obit: Kopp, Theodore James, Jr. (1944 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Kopp, Lloyd, Seidl, Linneman, Mutz, Nevins, Konter, Pozega, Griepentrog

----Source: Gesche Funeral Home (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 4/25/2023

Kopp, Theodore James, Jr. (20 September 1944 - 20 April 2023) With Flag

Ted Kopp Jr., age 78, of Neillsville, died Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.

Theodore James Kopp Jr., was born on September 20, 1944, in Neillsville, the son of Theodore and Doris (Lloyd) Kopp Sr. He attended school in Neillsville, while helping his father on the family farm. He served in the United States Army - National Guard from November 27, 1962, until his honorable discharge on May 27, 1963. When Ted returned home, he worked at Liskow's Fur Farm in Neillsville and later at Van Gorden's Feed Mill while helping his dad farm. Eventually, Ted took over the farm and went to farming full-time and driving a school bus. He stopped farming in the early 90's, and began working at Lynn Dairy in 1991. He became the night supervisor at Lynn Dairy, working there until he retired in 2015.

Ted was a member of the Calvary Lutheran Church in Neillsville. He enjoyed 4-wheeling through the woods, Sunday drives and scratch off lottery tickets.

He is survived by his long-time significant other, Bernice Seidl of Neillsville, his six children, Angie (Jim) Linneman of Eau Claire, Brad Kopp of Wausau, Melissa (Mike) Mutz of Waupun, Brenda (Dave) Nevins of Appleton, Renee (Tom) Konter of Appleton, and Justin (Cassie) Seidl of Oshkosh; 8 grandchildren, Erin, Amelia, Anna, Rachel, Amanda, Nicole, Madison, Hope and Cassandra, 7 great grandchildren, with 2 more on the way, 3 siblings, Tom (Cindy) Kopp, Tim (Nancy) Kopp and Patricia (Duane) Pozega all of Neillsville. Ted is further survived by a goddaughter, Dawn (Aaron) Griepentrog of Neillsville, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Doris Kopp Sr. and a daughter, Jennifer Kopp.

A Memorial Service for Ted will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville. Military Honors will be performed by the Neillsville Veteran's Council. Following the service, a reception will be held at Strike Time Lanes in Neillsville. Interment will be in the South Pine Valley Cemetery in Neillsville at a later date. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 20th at the Gesche Funeral Home.

Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com . Gesche Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting Ted's family with funeral arrangements.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Theodore Kopp, please visit our flower store.

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Obit: Tremelling, Marlys D. (1944 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Tremelling, Oerter, Holm, Jensen, Krueger, Barber, Groleau

----Source: Life Tributes Funeral Home (Spencer, Clark Co., WI) 4/25/2023

Tremelling, Marlys D. (3 January 1944 – 24 April 2023)

Marlys D. Tremelling, 79, residing in the Town of Spencer, passed away Monday morning, April 24, 2023, in the Emergency Department at Marshfield Medical Center.

Marlys was born on January 3, 1944, in Tyler, Minnesota; the daughter of Peter and Luella (Oerter) Holm. She graduated from Tyler High School, Class of 1963. She went on to attend nursing school in Sioux Falls, SD, graduating in October of 1964 as a licensed practical nurse. On July 17, 1974, she was united in marriage to Norman Tremelling at Christ Lutheran Church in Marshfield. Marlys worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was a devoted and loving mom. Her children were the light of her life. Marlys was also the bookkeeper for her and her husband’s excavating business. Her three grandchildren, Natalee, Will and Ariana were all extremely special to and loved by Marlys. They called her “Granny” and they were the apple of her eye.

With gifted and patient hands, she loved to sew and tend to her garden. She provided endless compassion and care for animals including many kittens and cats throughout her years. She had a huge heart for animals, especially cats, horses, pigs and her goats.

Those who will cherish her memory include her loving husband of 49 years, Norman; her children, Russell Tremelling of Marshfield, Christine Jensen of Marshfield and Michelle Krueger of Spencer; her grandchildren, Natalee Jensen, William Jensen and Ariana Krueger; her twin sister, Marlene Barber of Kansas and her beloved companion cats, “Charlie” and “Nermal” along with other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Luella Holm and her brothers, David and Robert Holm.

Since Marlys was so dedicated to the success of and gave so much of her time and talents to the Wood County 4-H Organization, the family asks that if desired memorials be directed to the Wood County 4-H in her name.

Marlys’ arrangements are under the care of Life Tributes Funeral Home-Spencer. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.lifetributesfuneralhome.com.

Memorial Services will be held at 11 A.M. on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spencer with Rev. James Groleau officiating. Committal services will be held privately with her family. Relatives and friends are invited to gather at the church on Friday from 9 A.M. until the time of services. The honor of pallbearer belongs to her grandchildren, Natalee Jensen, William Jensen and Ariana Krueger.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Marlys Tremelling, please visit Tribute Store.

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BioM: Marriage Licenses (May/Jun- 2023)

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

Surnames: Rasmussen, Nowak, Sellhausen, Kapfer

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 4/19/2023

Marriage Licenses (May/Jun - 2023)

Robert M. Rasmussen, Town of Longwood to Amanda A. Nowak, village of Edgar, Marathon Co., May 27, Town of Longwood.

Michael S. Sellhausen, to Tanya M. Kapfer, both of Town of Hixon, June 3, Town of Hixon.

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Obit: Dommer, Marian Ellen (1932 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Dommer. Miller, Mattheisen, Hamus, Bunde, Lindner, Cook, Groleau

----Source: Life Tributes Funeral Home (Spencer, Clark Co., WI) 4/26/2023

Dommer, Marian Ellen (7 June 1932 – 25 April 2023)

Marian E. Dommer, 90, of Spencer, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at her home in the Township of Sherman with care provided by St. Croix Hospice.

Marian was born on June 7, 1932, in Stanley, the daughter of Albert and Myrtle (Miller) Mattheisen. She attended Marshfield Senior High. On October 12, 1968, she was united in marriage to Duane Dommer at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spencer. She was employed as a CNA for the hospital, an assisted living center and group home.

Marian was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Spencer.

She enjoyed the outdoors including fishing, camping and gardening. She always took great care with her flowers. With patient and gifted hands, Marian enjoyed creating beautiful one-of-a-kind quilts. Marian was always full of energy and laughter, and she never turned down a chance to be someone’s polka dancing partner. She had a big, bright smile that would light up the room. Her family was her pride and joy.

Those who will cherish her memory include her loving husband, Duane Dommer; her son, Larry (Sharon) Hamus of Spencer; her granddaughters, Jessica (Amanda) Hamus-Bunde of Rochester, MN and Jenna (Nick) Lindner of Neillsville; her brother, Marvin (Delores) Mattheisen of Spencer and her sister, Loretta Cook of Loyal along with many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Myrtle Mattheisen; her brother, Richard Mattheisen; her sister-in-law, Shirley Mattheisen and her brother-in-law, Russell Cook.

Marian’s arrangements are under the care of Life Tributes Funeral Home-Spencer. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.lifetributesfuneralhome.com. 

A Funeral Service will be held at 11 A.M. on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spencer with Rev. James Groleau officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in West Spencer Cemetery in the Town of Sherman. Family and friends are invited to gather at the church on Wednesday from 9:30 A.M. until the time of services. The honor of pallbearer belongs to Nick Lindner, Randy Cook, Roger Cook, Kevin Cook, Jenna Lindner and Jessica Hamus.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Marian Dommer, please visit Tribute Store.

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Obit: Johnson, Roberta (1936 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Johnson, Krisman, Wawrzynowicz, Greene

----Source: Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home (Spencer, Clark Co., WI) 4/27/2023

Johnson, Roberta (7 March 1936 – 26 April 2023)

Roberta Johnson, age 87, of Marshfield went into the arms of the Lord on April 26th at A Touch Of Home in Marshfield.

Roberta was born the daughter of Jack and Katherine Krisman on March 7, 1936. Roberta was united in marriage to the love of her life, Jerome Johnson in Chicago, IL.

She was a long-time member of the Spencer United Methodist Church. She worked at National Tea Company in Chicago where she met Jerome and later moved to WI. She had various other jobs in the area. Roberta resided at A Touch of Home for the past three years and built strong friendships with staff and other residents. The family is truly grateful to them for enriching her life.

In her spare time, she enjoyed traveling, playing bingo and being involved in Women’s Club and United Methodist Women. She especially enjoyed spending time with friends and family. Those who knew Roberta best will miss her kind and caring personality and her gift of gab.

Roberta is lovingly survived by her children: Jeff (Char) Johnson of Colfax, Katherine Wawrzynowicz of Marshfield, Jackie (Steve) Greene of Menomonie, and Chris (Becky) Johnson of Marshfield. She is further survived by seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Roberta is preceded in death by her husband: Jerome Johnson; parents: Jack and Katherine Krisman; her son: Nils Johnson and Son-in-Law: Henry Wawrzynowicz; as well as three siblings.

She will be truly missed but has blessed her family and friends with many happy memories and is now in the arms of the Lord.

The family would like to give special thanks to Hospice ProMedica and Aubrey, Kris and Tracie for the excellent care of Roberta.

Online condolences may be made at www.hansenschillingfuneralhome.com  for your convenience.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, May 1, 2023, at Faith Journey Church in Spencer. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service on Monday at the Church. Private Burial will take place at a later date.

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Obit: Trunkel, Daniel Joseph (1960 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Trunkel, Gosar, Horn, Severson, Rajaofera

----Source: Life Tributes Funeral Home (Spencer, Clark Co., WI) 4/26/2023

Trunkel, Daniel Joseph (17 October 1960 – 24 April 023)
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Daniel J. Trunkel, 62, Willard, passed away with his wife by his side on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center.

Daniel J. Trunkel was born on Oct. 17, 1960, in Marshfield to Sophie (nee Gosar) and John F. Trunkel. He graduated from Greenwood High School in 1978. He married Crystal J. Horn on June 14, 1997, at Immanuel U.C.C. Dan was employed at North Hendren Dairy driving milk trucks and also worked at Greenwood Co-Op and Joe’s Refrigeration. Dan enjoyed hunting, fishing and his UTV.

He will be dearly missed by his wife, Crystal. He is further survived by his brothers, John Trunkel and Robert (JoAnn) Trunkel; his sister, Kathy (Dale) Severson and sister-in-law, Sarah Trunkel along with many nieces and nephews.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents, John F. and Sophie Trunkel; his in-laws, Lloyd and Jane Horn; his elder sister, Judith Andreason; his brother, Jacob Trunkel and sister-in-law, Carol Trunkel.

Daniel’s arrangements are under the care of Life Tributes Funeral Home-Spencer. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.lifetributesfuneralhome.com.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Immanuel U.C.C. West Side Cemetery, Greenwood, with Pastor Asafa Rajaofera officiating.

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