Obit: Jakobi, Duane E. (1938 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Jakobi, Anderegg, Boushon, Pischer
----Source: Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 11/28/2023
Jakobi, Duane E. (25 May 1938 – 27 November 2023)
Duane E. Jakobi, age 85, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, in Marshfield.
Duane was born May 25, 1938, the son of Fritz and Meta (Anderegg) Jakobi in
Spencer. He married the love of his life Elsie (Boushon) Jakobi on September 6,
1958. Duane retired from Land O Lakes, Spencer in 2003. He loved to dance and to
bowl. He loved Loretta Lynn, Conway Twitty, and Marty Robbins’ music. Duane was
known by his siblings, nieces, and nephews as “Duke” and loved watching the
Duke, John Wayne. He enjoyed reading Louis L’ Amour books.
He dearly loved his family. He has 7 children, 16 grandchildren, and 9
great-grandchildren. Duane loved watching his children and grandchildren play
ball. And was always there to give a word (or 2) of encouragement.
He has joined his parents Fritz and Meta Jakobi, uncles, aunts, brother Donald
Jakobi, sisters Darlene Pischer and Doreen Boushon in Heaven. I’m sure that he
has, also, been greeted by his cousin Jerry Sladek and good buddy Pete Nelson.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at
Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 1010 E. Veterans Parkway,
Marshfield, WI. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Duane E. Jakobi,
please visit our floral store.
Obit: Kloehn,
Richard W. (1945 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Kloehn, Theisen, Haas, Geiger, Martin, Johnson, Morgison, Blazel,
Block
----Source:
Marshfield News-Herald (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 11/28/2023
Kloehn, Richard W. (23 April 1945 – 24 November 2023)
Richard W. Kloehn, age 78, of Marshfield, passed away on November 24, 2023,
after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and Parkinsons at Stoney River Memory Care
with his wife and son by his side and under the care of Heartland Hospice.
Richard was born on April 23, 1945, in Marshfield to Victor and Agnes (Theisen)
Kloehn and was a 1963 graduate of Colby High School. He married Rita Haas on
July 2, 1966, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Colby.
Richard began working at Trailblazer in Spencer and farmed with his brother Dale
for 19 years on the family farm east of Unity. He also worked at Welcome Dairy.
After farming, he was employed at Felker Brothers until his retirement. Richard
was a hard worker and played hard as well. For 14 years, he and Rita vacationed
in Florida. They’ve traveled all over the United States with a camper and
motorcycle and with their friends. Many Sundays were spent on the Eau Pleine
Flowage boating and teaching family and friends to water-ski. Richard enjoyed
spending time with family and friends, having parties, playing cards and
campfires. He loved to talk and gave a lot of hugs and smiles.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Rita, and son, Brad, both of
Marshfield. He is also survived by his brother Melvin (June) Kloehn of Florida,
sister Karleen (Marvin) Geiger of Weston, and grandchildren: Tony Martin of
Missouri, Tyler Martin of Las Vegas, and Lindsey & James Johnson of Kentucky,
along with four great-grandchildren.
He is further survived by his sisters-in-law Joanne Haas of Stevens Point, Joyce
(Reggie) Morgison of Virginia, Judy (Dennis) Blazel of Marshall and Karen (Rick)
Block of Medford; brothers-in-law Robert (Marion) Haas of Unity and Leonard
(Mary) Haas of Colby; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Laura Lee and her husband
Darrell Johnson, a brother Dale (Bubbles) Kloehn, two brothers in infancy,
parents-in-law Art & Izzy Haas, brother-in-law Art Haas Jr., niece Michelle
Block and nephew Joshua Block.
A Celebration of Richard’s Life will be held at 12:00 p.m. Sunday, December 10,
2023, at Rembs Celebration Center in Marshfield. Friends and family are welcome
to gather from 10:30 a.m. until time of service. Condolences may be sent online
at www.rembsfh.com.
A give a very special thank you to Stoney River Memory Care and Wells Nature
View. Thank you to Rembs Funeral Home. Family requests no flowers or plants.
Memorials may be given to a charity of your choice or Heartland Hospice.
Obit: McKellar,
Gloria June (1931 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: McKellar, DeVoe, Sandley, Lima, Bohney, Simpson, Fisher, Bingham,
Schoessow
----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 11/28/2023
McKellar, Gloria June (13 June 1932 – 17 November 2023)
Gloria June Sandley (Lima) McKellar, age 92, of Greenwood, passed away
peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Three Oaks Health Services in
Marshfield, with a beloved granddaughter by her side.
Gloria was born June 13, 1931, on her mother’s shared birthday, in Cadott, to
Frank and Millie (DeVoe) Sandley. She was one of eight children and the last
surviving. She attended Chap Creek School just north of Cadott, where she met
and later married in Colby, on her father’s birthday, March 11, 1950, her
childhood sweetheart, John “Jack” Leroy Lima.
From the beginning, Gloria was helping wherever she was needed, spending her
early years diligently doing daily chores on the family farm. As a small child,
Gloria stepped up when called to help take care of her eldest sister Charlotte’s
young family, as she fell ill with, and later passed from, a brain tumor.
Gloria and Jack happily welcomed two daughters into their lives, Charlotte
Gloria and Shannon Jan, while still living in WI, and later a son, John Brent,
after moving to Seattle, WA, where Jack’s parents and sister had earlier moved.
Prior to moving to WA, she worked as a nursing assistant in Marshfield, and then
continued the same in Seattle, WA, working evenings and fostering many young
children there. In 1973, Gloria and Jack moved to Idaho Falls, ID, using the
inheritance she received from her parents to purchase their first home together.
Sadly, Jack passed four short years later in 1977, at the too young age of 45,
leaving Gloria to raise their young son alone. Harnessing an innate positive
outlook and can-do attitude, Gloria went on to obtain an Associate of Applied
Science in Practical Nursing in 1979, and also became a Licensed Practical Nurse
while residing in Idaho Falls, ID, eagerly offering her time and attention to
children and grandchildren.
After retirement, Gloria enjoyed spending her free time at the local senior’s
center, often volunteering and always making new friends, where she met and
married her best friend in life, Glen Mack McKellar, who took her travelling by
RV to Arizona every winter for several years and, according to her, blessed her
with some of the happiest days of her life. Some of her many interests included
gardening, ornament making, oil painting (signed Glory Bee), wood burning,
crocheting, baking (burning), and being the grandest, most entertaining and
encouraging mentor and friend that any child might hope to have in this
lifetime.
In a book of life memories, she shared the following inspiration, “I like my
stubborn, matter-of-fact outlook. I can be anything or do anything I want to my
way as good as anyone. I hope this positive attitude rubs off on my grandkids
and greats. There is no such thing as can’t. If they stumble, I pray they get up
and try again.”
She is fondly remembered by her grandchildren, whom she babysat as often as she
could, as the “only adult who could play games as long as we wanted to,” and
“probably the whole reason we like reading is because she would do it so much
when we were there.”
And regarding family, she wrote the following: “They are #1. They are my life
and reason for living. I have been lucky enough to share in their lives also. I
don’t tell them how to live – they are intelligent and do what is naturally
important for their families. It will all work out.”
Gloria is survived by her 3 children: Charlotte Bohney of Granton, WI; Shannon
(Gene) Simpson of Fortine, MT; and John Lima of Salmon, ID. She is further
survived by 6 grandchildren: David Bohney of Granton; Collise Fisher of
Frederick, MD; Gloria Bingham of VA; Emillie and Travis Simpson of Fortine, MT;
Adrian Lima of Salmon, ID; and 3 great grandchildren, as well as many nieces &
nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, two sisters, and
five brothers.
Celebration of life ceremonies will be held at Zion Lutheran Church MO Synod in
Granton, this Thursday, November 30, 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Dan Schoessow
officiating.
Before passing, she shared this message for her 3 children: “I have enjoyed the
life we have lived and the love we shared.”
From all of us to dear Grandma Gloria: thank you for being imperfectly
inspirational, kind, loving, and thoughtful throughout; please forgive us for
disappointing or hurting you while we made our own mistakes; the gift of your
presence in this time will be cherished for the rest of our lives; we love you
more than these words might convey; rest in peace.
BioM: Marriage
Licenses (Nov/Dec - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Cruz, Valadez, Kaczmarek, Woodard, Langel, Beyer, Stauffer, Wagler,
Zimmerman, Kraemer
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 11/29/2023
Marriage Licenses (Nov/Dec - 2023)
Alfredo Lopez Cruz, of Colby, to Leticia Rodreguez Valadez, of Abbotsford, Nov.
25 at Abbotsford.
Matthew M. Kaczmarek, to Rachel N. Woodard, both of Township of Withee, Dec. 22,
in Chippewa County.
Jeff W, Langel, of Dorchester, to Barbara L. Beyer, Township of Worden, Nov. 20,
at Neillsville.
Jeremy D. Stauffer, Marathon Do., to Melissa J. Wagler, Township of Unity, Dec.
1, at Township of Unity.
Joshua L. Zimmerman, to Priscilla E. Kraemer, both of Township of Withee, Dec.
16, at Township of Worden.
Obit: Fitzl,
Milton John, Sr. “Mitt” (1940 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Fitzl, Johnson, Korntved, Reddy, Pagenkopf, Lloyd, O’Dell, Hammond
----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Greenwood, Clark Co., WI) 11/29/2023
Fitzl, Milton John, Sr. ”Mitt” (16 May 1940 – 27 November 2023)
Milton J. "Mitt" Fitzl, Sr., age 83, of Loyal, passed away at Marshfield Medical
Center in Marshfield, on Monday, November 27, 2023. Services will be held in at
a later date.
Milton John Fitzl was born on May 16, 1940, in Donald, the son of John L. and
Margaret N. (Johnson) Fitzl. As a young boy, his family lived a short time in
Illinois, but settled on a farm southwest of Greenwood, in 1946. After
completing his education, Mitt was united in marriage to Fern A. Korntved on
March 21, 1964, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Greenwood. He drove truck all
of his life, first hauling milk for Glen Zimmer in Greenwood, and then drove
truck for O-W Trindal in Loyal. Mitt then bought his own truck and hauled grain
and cattle until his retirement.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Loyal.
Mitt had many interests, but especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and
being with his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Fern, of Loyal; his children: Milt Jr. (Jill) of New
Ulm, MN, Pete of Loyal, Rhonda (Ryan) Reddy of Spencer, and Tanya (Ryan)
Pagenkopf of Loyal; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two brothers:
Dennis (Joyce) Fitzl of Willard, and Dick Fitzl of Loyal; one sister: Beverly
(Ed) Lloyd of Pray, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mitt was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Marjorie O'Dell and
Donna Hammond; and two brothers: Jimmy and Billy, both in infancy.
The family would like to thank the Loyal Ambulance, and the Marshfield Medical
Center E.R. and Palliative Care Unit for their compassion and care given to Mitt
and his family.
School:
Neillsville--Celebrating 5 Years of Service (2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Bernhagen, Zahl, Hare, Townsend, Seibel, Spencer, Thell, Lehman
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 11/29/2023
Neillsville—Celebrating 5 Years of Service (2023)
Nov. 15, the School District of Neillsville recognized staff for their years of
service. Recipients of the five-year recognition were (l-r) Jesse Bernhagen, a
high school social studies teacher, Joshua Zahl, a high school social studies
teacher, Kate Hare, a middle school math teacher, Taylor Townsend, a teaching
assistant, Taylor Seibel, a fourth-grade teacher, Morgan Spencer, a board office
administrative secretary, Brian Thell, an elementary school music teacher, and
Reed Lehman, a third-grade teacher.
Submitted photo
School:
Neillsville—Celebrating 10 Years of Service (2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Poeschel, Decorah, Robida, Klimpke
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 11/29/2023
Neillsville—Celebrating 10 Years of Service (2023)
Nov. 15, the School District of Neillsville recognized staff for their years of
service. For 10 years of service, Kory Poeschel, the middle school principal,
Carmen Decorah, a food service assistant, Jenny Robida, a first-grade teacher,
and Ashley Klimpke (not pictured), a teaching assistant were all recognized.
Submitted photo
School:
Neillsville—Celebrating 15 Years of Service (2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Rueth, Bergemann
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 11/29/2023
Neillsville—Celebrating 15 Years of Service (2023)
Nov. 15, the School District of Neillsville, recognized staff for their years of
service. Jodi Rueth (left), the middle school/high school chorus teacher, and
Michelle Bergemann (right), the kindergarten teacher, were both recognized for
15 years of service.
Submitted Photo
School:
Neillsville—Celebrating 20 Years of Service (2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Liedtka
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 11/29/2023
Neillsville—Celebrating 20 Years of Service (2023)
Nov. 15, the School District of Neillsville recognized staff for their years of
service. Mira Liedtka was recognized for 20 years as a food service assistant.
School:
Neillsville—Celebrating 35 Years of Service (2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Brey, Schmidt
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 11/29/2023
Neillsville—Celebrating 35 Years of Service (2023)
Nov. 15, the School District of Neillsville recognized staff for their years of
service. Deb Brey (left) was recognized for her 30 years as a library teaching
assistant and Sandy Schmidt (right) for her 35 years as a custodian.
Submitted photo
School:
Neillsville—Celebrating Service Years (Bus Drivers - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Winegarden, Schoen, Magnuson, Schmidt
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 11/29/2023
Neillsville—Celebrating Service Years (Bus Drivers - 2023)
Nov. 15 the School District of Neillsville recognized staff for their years of
service. Bus drivers recognized were (l-r) Linda Winegarden (15 years as a bus
driver and food service Assistant,) Floyd Schoen (40 years as a bus driver, in
maintenance and a teaching assistant), Heidi Magnuson (10 years as a bus driver)
and Todd Schmidt (10 years as a bus driver and IT assistant).
Submitted photo
