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Bio: Edblom, Mark (Air Force - 1983)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson

Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Edblom

----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (15 December 1983)

Airman Mark D. Edblom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Edblom, Colby, has been assigned to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, after completing Air Force training.

During the six weeks at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, he studied the Air Force Mission, organization and customs, Edblom will receive specialized instruction in civil engineering.

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Bio: Boie, Kert (Army basic training - 1983)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson

Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Boie

----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (15 December 1983)

Army Pvt. Kert L. Boie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Boie, Thorp, has completed basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.

During the training, he received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military justice, first aid and Army history and traditions.

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Bio: Delrich, Barbara (Air Force training - 1983)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson

Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Delrich

----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (15 December 1983)

Airman Barbara A. Delrich, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Delrich, Route 1, Unity, has been assigned to Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas.

During the six weeks at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, Delrich studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs, Delrich, a 1983 graduate of Colby High School, will receive specialized instruction in accounting and finance.

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Bio: Volovsek, Debra (Engagement 1983)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson

Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Volovsek, Ortner

----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (15 December 1983)

Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Volovsek of Willard announce the engagement of Their daughter to Joseph Ortner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ortner, Willard. Both graduated in 1981 from Greenwood High School. Miss Volovsek works for Figi's Inc., Marshfield, and her fiancé farms.. They plan a 1984 summer wedding.

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Bio: Troyer, Martha (License -1983)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson

Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Yoder, Troyer

----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (15 December 1983)

Troyer, Martha R. (29 December 1983)

Marriage Licence for David R. Yoder and Martha R. Troyer, Both Town of Warner; December 29 at Greenwood.

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Bio: Mertens, Theresa (Engagement - 1983)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson

Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Mertens, Robotka

----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (15 December 1983)

Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Mertens of Dorchester announce the engagement of their daughter to Michael Robotka, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Robotka, Birchwood.

Miss Mertens, a 1983 graduate of Colby High School, works at Welcome Dairy, Colby. Her fiance is a construction mechanic, first class, in the U.S. Navy. Wedding plans are indefinite.

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Bio: Babette, Heidi (Engagement - 1983)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson

Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Telfer, Babette, Klessig

----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (15 December 1983)

Mrs. Hedy Telfer of Stevens Point announces the engagement of her daughter, Heidi Babette, to Darrel R. Klessig, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ely Klessig, Colby. Miss Telfer, whose father is David Telfer of Schaumberg, Illinois. will graduate in May as a biology major at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Her fiance, a graduate of the same university, is working in cancer research at Wisconsin Clinical Cancer Center, Madison. No wedding date has been set.

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Obit: Bakken, Elmer (1903 -1983)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson

Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Bakken, Lindner, Anderson, Moen, Field, Graudal, Mandt, Clausen, LaPointe, Elwell, Peterson, Moenx

----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (15 December 1983)

Bakken, Elmer (24 September 1903 - 02 December 1983)

Services for Elmer B. Bakken, 80, of Northwood, Iowa, were December 5 at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood. The Rev. Mark Graudal officiated and burial was in the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.

Pallbearers were Jon Lindner, Matt Anderson, Todd, Jeff, Anthony and Greg Bakken, Daniel Moen and Brian.

Mr. Bakken died December 2 at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

He was born September 24, 1903 in Worth County, Iowa, to the late Mr. and Mrs, Ole (Emma Mandt) Bakken. He married Eleanor Clausen August 31, 1929 in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

He farmed in the Northwood area until 1957 and then moved to Wisconsin and worked for Spencer Trailer Co., Spencer, and the Loyal Canning Co., in Loyal. He moved back to Northwood in 1973.

A member of the First Lutheran Church in Northwood, Mr. Bakken is survived by his wife; seven daughters, Mrs. Richard (Bonnie) Lindner of Loyal, Mrs. David (Carolyn) LaPointe of Marshfield; Mrs. Richard (Mavis) Elwell of Woodland Park, Colorado, Mrs. Lyle (Jermane) Peterson of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Mrs. Richard (Marvel) Moen of West Dundee, Illinois, Mrs. Dallas (Jeanette) Anderson of Rosemount, Minnesota and Jeannie Bakken of Richfield, Minnesota; one sister, Mrs. Oliver (Alice) Lokken of Albert Lea; 27 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was survived by three sons, Duane, Jerry and Steven, all of Northwood, Iowa.

He was predeceased by three sons, Eldrin, Kenneth and Leon, three brothers and one sister.

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Obit: Johnson, Edward H. “Ed” (1931 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Johnson, Krisik, Kuduk, Halopka Huston, Fitense, Kopacz, Tobias, Scrivner

----Source: Life Tributes Funeral Home (Spencer, Clark Co., WI) 4/29/2023

Johnson, Edward H. “Ed” (27 November 1931 – 25 April 2023) With Flag

In Loving Memory of Edward H. Johnson, age 91, of Colby, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Clark County Rehabilitation & Living Center under the tender care of Heartland Hospice with loving family by his side.

Ed was born on November 27, 1931, in Ladysmith to Oswald and Agnes (Krisik) Johnson. He attended grade school in the Town of Cedar Rapids and graduated from Glen Flora High School in 1950. Ed was selected to serve in the United States Army and served in the Korean War from November 29, 1951, to November 19, 1953. Ed was the recipient of the military Bronze Star Medal for his acts of valor during combat.

On August 11, 1956, Ed was united in marriage to the love of his life, Rose Marie Kuduk at St. Augustine Catholic Parish in Ingram. They lived in Milwaukee, from 1956-1960 and Ed worked at Inland Steel. They moved to the Colby area in 1960, where they purchased a dairy farm in the Town of Colby. Together they farmed, raised three children, built a home and enjoyed polka dancing. Ed retired from farming in 2006.

Ed enjoyed working on the farm and woodworking. He had a knack for fixing things. He also enjoyed time spent with farm animals. He was an avid journalist. Later in life he enjoyed planting trees, mowing the lawn and riding his 3-wheeler. Ed was a hardworking, loving and compassionate husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be deeply missed.

Ed is survived by his wife Rose of 66 years; his sons, Steve (Cathy) Johnson of Colby, James (Tammy) Johnson of Pittsville and daughter, Beverly (Steve) Halopka of Medford; his grandchildren: Kevin Johnson, Jessica (Adam) Huston, Andy (Ashley) Halopka, Kelsey Halopka, Jordyn Halopka; his step grandchildren: Nate Fitense, Jason Fitense, Ryan (Marcy) Fitense and six great-grandchildren. He is further survived by family friend, Donna Fitense; his siblings: brother, Robert Johnson and sisters, Virginia Kopacz, Marian (Richard) Tobias and Margaret (Mike) Scrivner; nieces and nephews.

Ed is preceded in death by his parents; twin brother William “Bill” Johnson; in-laws; four brothers-in-laws and two sisters-in-laws.

A public visitation with be held on Friday, May 12, 2023, from 10:30 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Colby. A service will be held at 11:30 A.M. Interment to follow at the Colby Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Colby VFW Post #2227. Family and friends are welcome to attend a reception luncheon at St. Mary's Catholic School gymnasium after funeral service.

If desired, memorials in Edward’s name can be directed to St. Mary’s Catholic School or to St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Mr. Johnson’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.

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Obit: Suder, Edward (1939-1983)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson

Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Suder, Lavin

---Source: Marshfield News-Herald (22 December 1983)

Suder, Edward L. (07 April 1939 - 21 December 1983)

DORCHESTER - Edward L. Suder, 44, Route 1, Dorchester, was found dead about Wednesday morning in a pickup truck near his home. The truck had run off the road and it is believed he had collapsed at the wheel. An autopsy was ordered to determine the cause of death.

Services will be Friday at St Peter's Lutheran Church. The Rev. David Maki will officiate. Burial will be in the Abbotsford Cemetery. Visitation at the Maurina Funeral Home in Abbotsford.

He was born April 7, 1939 in Price County. He graduated from Abbotsford High School and received a bachelor of science degree in education from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

He taught elementary education in Medford area schools and in Stetsonville. He farmed in the Town of Holton and since October 1978 farmed in the Town of Mayville.

He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church; the National Farmers Organization; and the National Rifle Association.

He married Louetta Lavin Aug. 26, 1961. She survives along with one son, Scott at home; his father, Edward Suder Sr. of Curtiss; his mother Ida Suder of Colby; and one brother, Gordon of Tomahawk.

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Obit: Baehr, George (1888-1983)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson

Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Baehr, Westphal, Parge, Nevala, Knoppel, Radamacher

---Source: Marshfield News-Herald (22 December 1983)

Baehr, George J. (08 July 1988 - 21 December 1983)

WITHEE - George J. Baehr, 95, Route 1, Withee, Town of Hixton, died Wednesday night at his home.

Services will be Saturday at St. John's Lutheran Church, Withee. The Re. Douglas R. Groenewold will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Withee. Visitation will be at the Maurina Funeral Home in Owen.

He was born July 8, 1888 in Withee to the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl (Augusta Westphal) Baehr. He married Alma Parge April 18, 1912 in Dorchester; she died November 29, 1961. He farmed most of his life in the Town of Hixton.

A member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Mr. Baehr is survived by three sons, Vernon of Thorp, Earl of Withee and Elmer of Chicago; three daughters, Mrs. Anita Nevala of Thorp, Mrs. Paul (Lorraine) Knoppel of Mount Prospect, Illinois and Mrs. John (Gertrude) Radamacher of Morris, Illinois. 21 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.

He was also predeceased by two sons, one daughter, one brother and sisters.