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Bio: Empey, Emmalee (Dean’s Advisory Council - 2024)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon

E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Empey

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/23/2024

Empey, Emmalee (Dean’s Advisory Council - 2024)

Emmalee Empey from Abbotsford, who is studying economics at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, is part of the 2024-25 Dean’s Advisory Council (DAC) for the university’s college of letters and sciences.

Empey represents the economics and mathematics program(s) within the college of letters and sciences.

Students who served on the DAC are invited to serve by their major department chairperson. Students accepting the appointment serve as student liaisons who are responsible for communicating student concerns and idea directly to the dean for the betterment of each of their respective colleges and of the university.

The DAC meets regularly to identify proactive strategies to get students connected to faculty, staff, the campus, the community and with alumni. The group also discusses and makes recommendations about campus trends that impact services, programs and general campus life.

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News: Clark Co.-Northcentral Technical College (President’s List - 2024)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon

E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Malchow, Escalera, Patel, Dunow, Graun, Garcia, Espino, Hammel, Cordeiro Da Siva, Falteisek, Engel, Diaz, Hannula, Dyer, Gregory, Marin, Hill, Kind, Klemetson, Block, Blume, Brice, Jakobi, Mendoza, Zvolena, Nelson, Bratcher, Schuette, Arndt Rycerz, Webb, Leinbach, Stock, Spaeth, Johnson, Lencz, Ackerman

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/2/2024

Clark Co.-Northcentral Technical College (President’s List - 2024)

Northcentral Technical College (NTC) announced the president’s list for outstanding academic achievement for the spring term.

Students enrolled in a post-secondary program earned a 3.75 grade point average or above and successfully completed a minimum of six credits during the spring term that were eligible for the president’s list.

Named to the list from Clark County were Andrew Malchow, Briseida Escalera. Jay Patel, Jeanne Dunow, Kate Malchow, Lillian Graun, Maricruz Ochoa Garcia, Melany Espino, Olivia Hammel, Robson Cordeiro Da Silva Junior, Sherri Malchow and Sydney Falteisek, all from Abbotsford; Amanda Engel, Angel Diaz, Christopher Hannula, Elizabeth Dyer, Jayden Gregory, Juana Marin and Justin Hill, all from Colby; Elena Kind, from Curtiss; Chase Klemetson, Courtney Block, Michaela Blume and Nicole Brice all from Dorchester; Brandon Jakobi, Heather Mendoza and Jayme Zvolena Granton; Ryan Nelson and Sara Bratcher, both from Greenwood; Iva Schuette and Kylie Arndt, both from Owen; Alyssa Rycerz and Brooke Webb, both from Thorp; Grace Leinbach, from Unity; and Daisy Stock, Emily Spaeth, Jaxsyn Johnson, Jenel Lencz and Paris Ackerman, all from Withee.

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News: Dorchester Public Library Announces ‘Crochet for Kids’ (2024)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon

E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Bach

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/23/2024

Dorchester Public Library Announces ‘Cvrochet for Kids’ (2024)

Starting Oct. 28 at 4 p.m., the Dorchester Public Library will hold a class called “Crochet for Kids.”

Class size will be limited to six students to start, with more techniques being added as skills improve.

One hook and a starter bag of yarn will be given to each participant.

Bus transport from the Colby school will be provided for students on the ‘lion of dog’ bus lines.

Permission slips with additional information are available at the library.

The first six children with slips filled out and returned to the library will start with the class Oct. 28.

Other participants will be added as room becomes available.

For questions, contact Julie Bach at 715-654-5394 or the Dorchester Public Library at 715-654-5959.

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News: Neillsville American Legion Aux. Emergency Fundraiser (2024)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon

E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: No Names

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/23/2024

Neillsville American Legion Aux. Emergency Fundraiser (2024)

Part of the American Legion Auxiliary mission is to “embrace the lives of our veterans, military and their families both at home and abroad.”

In step with this, the National Auxiliary has established an emergency fund where members help members in crisis.

“Such a crisis raised its ugly head over the last month in the south/southeastern part of the United States,” the Neillsville American Legion Auxiliary said. “Thousands of veterans’ homes were severely damaged as a result of recent storms. These veterans are in crisis and need our help.”

The Neillsville Auxiliary has started a fundraiser from now until Nov. 18. Donation buckets are set out at the American Legion Hall on Boon Avenue for contributions. The Legion is open every Tuesday through Thursday afternoons and Friday, 4 p.m. to closing.

They are also open during special events throughout the month. All money raised from these donation buckets will be sent to the Auxiliary Emergency Fund for distribution.

If an individual or organization would like to mail donations to the Auxiliary, send to American Legion Auxiliary, 6 Boon Blvd., Neillsville, WI 54456. 

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Obit: Hansen, Beatrice Mae  (- 2024) 

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon

E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Hansen, Cushman, Barrett, Bader, Schmitt,

----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Owen, Clark Co., WI) 10/23/2024

Hansen, Beatrice Mae (16 September 1925 – 26 September 2024)

Beatrice Mae (Barrett) Hansen, 99, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 26, 2024, at Stoney River Memory Care in Marshfield.

She was born on September 16, 1925, the eighth of nine children (six girls and three boys) born to Lola Lillian (Cushman) Barrett and James Byron Barrett of rural Owen. Beatie married Vern Hansen, a handsome marine, on August 21, 1948. Vernie and Beatie had two children, Karen and Janet. Beatie was a rural, one room school teacher during the early years of her marriage and later worked for a number of years at Teledyne Post in Owen. Her hobbies included fishing, hunting, reading, bragging about her grandchildren and, after retirement, golf. Golfing was her passion and when she hit a hole in one at the age of 82, she was over the moon.

Bea was an active member of Nazareth Lutheran Church, Withee. She especially enjoyed the visiting that took place at a local café after the service. Bea was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and was involved with her local American Legion Auxiliary. Her ability to sell poppies was legendary. She never took “no” for an answer.

Vernie, the love of her life, passed in 1999 and Beatrice lived independently and actively by herself until the age of 96. Beatie was preceded in death by her parents, Lola and Byron, her brothers Rolond, Bryce and Jim and her sisters, Ivis, Opal, Juanita, Mary and Barbara. She is survived by daughter, Karen (Steven) Bade, daughter Janet (Russell) Schmitt, four grandchildren, Byron, Amanda, Brittany and Dylan, and one great granddaughter, Sloane; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will take place Saturday, November 9 at 11:00 a.m., following 10:30 visitation, at Nazareth Lutheran Church, Withee. After the service there will be a gathering of friends and family at Meadowview Golf Course, Owen.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Stoney River Memory Care of Marshfield and to Heartland Hospice. The kindness, support, care and compassion given to Beatrice was amazing and comforting not only for Bea but her family as well.

Bea’s family expresses a heartfelt thank you to Pastor Elizabeth Bier of Nazareth Lutheran Church for her council and guidance. Bea’s Nazareth Family was very important to her.

A sincere thank you from the family to Meadowview Golf Course for their help in coordinating Bea’s send off. It was her express wish that her family and friends gather at Meadowview to say good bye.

Thanks also to Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home for their help and guidance through this difficult time. Their patience and experience was a great help.

In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a donation to Heartland Hospice, 3233A Business Park Drive #203, Stevens Point, WI 54482

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Beatrice, please visit our floral store.

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Obit: Riedel, Charles D. “Charlie” (1939 - 2024) 

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon

E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Riedel, Donovan, Papke Shockley, Steinbach, 

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/23/2024

Riedel, Charles D. “Charlie” (1 September 1939 – 8 October 2024)

Charles “Charlie” D. Riedel, 85, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born  Sept. 1, 1939, the son of Paul and Lois Riedel. He worked for Pittsville Homes until his retirement. He loved going and talking to old friends and talking about how they were doing. He enjoyed driving his Model T cars in the parades and the Cranberry Fest for many years. He volunteered in the fire department in Granton. For many years. He also cooked chicken for the Fall Festival for many years.

Charlie is survived by his daughters, Debi Donovan, Lois (Scott) Paepke and Julie (John) Shockley; 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; longtime girlfriend Joyce Steinbach; stepsister Suzy Riedel; stepbrothers Amos and Stanley Riedel; and many more friends and family.

A service will be held Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church, W2894 Granton, Road, Granton, WI, 54436 at 11 a.m. Visitation starts at 10 a.m. There will be a luncheon to follow the service.

His family would like to thank Agrace for all the care they gave him!

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