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Bio: Biddle, Daughter of Randy (Birth - 1977)

Transcriber: Kathy

Surnames: BIDDLE

----Source: Thorp Courier (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 02/27/2002

Biddle, Daughter of Randy (Birth - 19 Feb 1977)

25 years ago - Reseburg - Mr. & Mrs. Randy BIDDLE of Milwaukee are the proud parents of a baby girl, born Sat., Feb. 19.

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Bio: Turville, Keith S., Army Sgt. (Service Notes - 1986)

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

Surnames: Turville, Hanby

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 3/13/1986

Turville, Keith S., Army Sgt. (Service notes - 1986)

Army Sgt. Keith Turville, son of Darlene R. Hanby and stepson of Roger Hanby of 114 Hewett St. Neillsville, was involved in a NATO-sponsored exercise by participating in the Army’s return of forces to Germany (REFORGER) and the Air Force’s Crested Cap exercises.

The exercises are designed to develop uniformity of doctrine, standardize procedures for rapid response to a crisis and demonstrate solidarity in commitment to NATO goals and objectives.

Turville is an armored-vehicle mechanic with the 16th Infantry in West Germany. He is a 1981 graduate of Neillsville High School.

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BioA: Canfield, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Canfield (Golden - 1986)

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

Surnames: Canfield, Daniels, Kuehn

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 2/27/1986

Canfield, Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Golden - 23 February 1986)

Celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this past Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Elizabeth (Daniels) Canfield of Rt. 2 Granton, who were married at the Methodist Parsonage in Neillsville on February 23, 1936. The couple hosted a dinner at the Hacienda Supper Club and then presided over an open house attended by relatives and friends at the Russell and Peggy Kuehn residence in Granton. Mr. and Mrs. Canfield have six children, 30 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

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BioM: Marriage Licenses (Feb/Mar - 1986)

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

Surnames: Webb, Owens, Huble, Thomley, Haas, Roytek, Goetz, Stalsberg

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 2/27 & 3/6/1986

Marriage Licenses (Feb/Mar - 1986)

Charles W. Webb, Jr., Village of Lublin, to Lisa J. Owens of Loyal, to be married at Thorp Feb. 22.

Richard A. Hubble, to Sara J. Thomley, both of Town of Mentor, to be married at Pigeon Falls, Mar. 1.

Gary L. Haas, Thorp, to Carey L. Roytek, Town of Withee, to be married at Thorp, March 22.

Bradley L. Goetz, to Jody L. Stalsberg, both of Town of Levis, to be married at Neillsville, March 8.

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BioM: Marriage Licenses (Mar - 1986)

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

Surnames: Mertens, Gerrity, Zettler, Reis, Bedell, Jakobi, Smith, Stiglich

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 3/13/1986

Marriage Licenses (Mar - 1986)

Paul E. Mertens, to Arin M. Gerrity, both of Town of Worden, to be married at Neillsville, March 31.

Allen J. Zettler, Town of Johnson, Marathon Co., to Emma Jo Marie Reis, of Abbotsford, to be married at Loyal, March 15.

David N. Bedell, to Angela A. Jakobi, both of Town of Levis, to be married at Neillsville March 8.

Rupert C. Smith, to Susan M. Stiglich, both of Town of York, to be married at Neillsville, March 14.

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BioM: Anderson, Jeanette (Agin) (1986)

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

Surnames: Anderson, Nelson

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 3/6/1986

Anderson, Jeanette (Agin) (26 February - 1986)

Jeanette (Agin) Anderson of rural Stanley and Rogert N. Anderson, who made his home the past six months at the Family Heritage Nursing Home at Wisconsin Rapids, were married at the Home on February 26, 1986.

The Rev. Paul Nelson of Arin officiated at the 10 a.m. service. Wedding cake and coffee was served by the nursing home staff at the Home.

The couple will make their home at rural Stanley.

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BioM: Meihak, Linda (1986)

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

Surnames: Meihak, Kuecher, Peepgrass, Lee, Weber

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 3/13/1986

Meihak, Linda (15 February 1986)

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kuecher, the former Linda Meihak, were united in marriage during an early evening ceremony, held February 15, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Neillsville. Rev. Richard Weber officiated, and Barbara and David Meihak provided music. Parents of the couple are Mrs. Albert Meihak and the late Albert Meihak, 408 Clay St., Neillsville, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kuecher, Sr., Palos Hills, Illinois.

Escorted to the altar by Dale Meihak, the bride was attired in a white gown with modified Queen Anne neckline, and fitted empire bodice with simulated pearls. Her matching finger length veil was trimmed with lace. She carried a bouquet of dark wine carnations accented with baby’s breath and ribbons.

Attending the bride as maid of honor was Mona Meihak. Bridesmaids were Tina Peepgrass and Ann Meihak. All wore wine-colored gowns complemented by ruffled V-necklines and bustles. They carried wine and white carnations, with baby’s breath and ribbons.

The groom was attended by bestman Donald Meihak and groomsmen Michael Meihak and Thomas Peepgrass. Ushering guests into the church were Larry Kuecher and John Meihak.

Following the wedding ceremony, a reception and dance was held at the Neillsville Country Club. A wedding trip to Hawaii is planned for later in the year. The couple is at home in Bloomington, Minnesota.

A graduate of Neillsville High School and Madison Area Technical College, the bride is employed by Direct Merchandising, Inc., Bloomington, Minnesota. The groom is a graduate of Carl Sandburg High School, Palos Hills, Illinois, and Moraine Valley Community College; he is employed by Target Industries.

Prenuptial events were hosted by Julie Lee, Madison; Michelle Meihak and Alan Meihak, both of Wabasha, Minnesota.

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BioM: Murphy, Donna Jean (1986)

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

Surnames: Murphy, Anding, Linster, Poeschel, Fitzmaurice, Kurasz, Smith, Opelt, Wetzel, Mohr, Weber

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 3/6/1986

Murphy, Donna Jean (14 February 1986)

Rev. Richard Weber officiated during the late afternoon ceremony at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Neillsville, on February 1, when David Lynn Anding and Donna Jean Murphy repeated marriage vows. Vocalists Marilyn Wetzel and Kari Mohr, with organist Sharon Nemitz, provided musical accompaniment. Parents of the couple are Bernard and Rosemary Murphy of Greenwood, Annabelle Anding, Neillsville and Georg Anding of Chippewa Falls.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a taffeta gown with be ruffled illusion yoke, and long sleeves accented with white roses at the shoulders and waistline. The ruffled tiers of skirt swept to a chapel train. She caried her mother’s wedding fan with white carnations, red and pink roses with baby’s breath.

Jane Linster was maid of honor, while Lisa Poeschel, Patti Fitzmaurice and Debbie Kurasz served as bridesmaids. All were attired in daphne rose and burgundy taffeta gowns with ribbon sashes and sweetheart necklines complemented with stand-up ruffles. Their head pieces and fans had coordinating roses and baby’s breath.

Bestman Kelly Smith was accompanied by groomsmen Rollin Opelt, Alan Murphy, and Brian Anding. Ushers were Larry and David Murphy, and Dennis and Matthew Anding, sons of the groom were ring bearers.

Following the wedding ceremony, a reception took place at St. John’s Lutheran School with a dance later at Fannie’s Supper Club. Wedding photography was taken by Chaltry Photo.

Mrs. Anding is an employee of Pierce Tree Farms, Neillsville, and the groom is employed by Roehl Transport, Marshfield. The couple is at home in Christie.

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BioM: Stanley, Shirley (1986)

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

Surnames: Stanley, Smith, Berger, Powell, La Huis

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 3/13/1986

Stanley, Shirley (7 February - 1986)

Court Magistrate Martha La Huis conducted a marriage ceremony, February 7 joining Shirley Stanley and Bruce W. Smith, both of Kalamazoo, Michigan, in marriage. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Allen Stanley, Rt. 4 Neillsville, and Mr. and Mrs. Woodlow Smith, Palmetto, Florida.

Friends of the couple, Vicki Berger and William Powell, served as attendants.

The bride wore a tea-length gown of ivory satin covered with lace and accented with a sash. She held a bouquet of white carnations, pink roses and baby’s breath. Ms. Berger wore a cranberry red street length dress with long, slit sleeves; her bouquet held pink carnations.

A wedding trip was taken to northern Michigan.

Mrs. Smith is a graduate of UW-Eau Claire and is a chemist with the Upjohn Company, Kalamazoo. Mr. Smith is a graduate of Central Michigan University and is a computer programmer for Armstrong International.

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Church: Neillsville- Bible Baptist Church (New Pastor - 1986)

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

Surnames: Ehlers

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 3/6/1986

Neillsville-Bible Baptist Church (New Pastor - 1986)

Pastor Daniel E. Ehlers, his wife, Nancy, and their two children, Christopher, 12, and Marnie, 10, are moving into the parsonage at 208 E. 9th Street this week. He will begin his ministry at Bible Baptist Church (700 E. 15th St.) Sunday March 9. Pastor Ehlers is a graduate of Denver Baptist Bible College, and has successfully pastored the Blue River Baptist Church, in Silverthorn, Colorado for the past three years.

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Church: St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran (100th Anniversary - 1986)

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

Surnames: Ebert, Eppling, Lindloff, Weber

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 3/6/1986

Neillsville St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran (100th Anniversary - 1986)

It was 100 years ago that St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of 711 W. 5th Street, Neillsville, got its start. The congregation traces its roots back to January of 1886 when services were first held, and a school started with H. H. Ebert as the first pastor and teacher. The first full resident pastor was F. J. Eppling, Jr., who came to Neillsville in April of 1886. The congregation was then organized and took the name of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church on September 6, 1886.

This year St. John’s is observing this celebration with a number of special celebration Sundays. These are spread throughout the calendar year and involve special services, special guest speakers, and special dinners and reunions. One of these celebrations is coming up this coming Sunday, March 9, 1986. On this Sunday special services will be held at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m., with special music, the choir singing, a special guest speaker, and light refreshments served after each service by the St. John’s Teens Group.

The guest speaker for these services will be Pastor Thomas Lindloff. Pastor Lindloff is the son of Pastor Lindloff who served as St. John’s Pastor for 25 years until 1984. Pastor Thomas Lindloff grew up in Neillsville, but then went off to study for the ministry. He is now teaching at Lakeside Lutheran High School in Lake Mills, Wisconsin.

Other centennial celebrations coming up for St. Johns’ Include: May 4, 1986 – Morning and afternoon services, a dinner between; July 13, 1986 – Morning services, teacher reunion potluck; September 7, 1986 – Morning and afternoon services, a dinner between; November 9, 1986 – morning services.

Pastor Richard Weber is the present pastor of St. John’s.