Bio: Landau, Pastor Harry (Ordained – 19 Nov 1978)
Transcriber: Stan
Surnames: Landau, Benedict, Volstad, Berath, Aukema
----Source: Owen Enterprise (22 Nov 1978)
Pastor Harry Landau of the Owen Alliance Church was ordained in special services
held at Owen Alliance Church Sunday afternoon November 19, 1978. Participating
in the ordination were Rev. Volstad, Rev. Berath, Pstor Benedict of the
Menomonie Alliance Church, and Pastor Aukema of the Marshfield Alliance Church.
Bio: Maves, Pastor
Dennis (Ordained – 19 Nov 1978)
Transcriber: Stan
Surnames: Maves, Volstad, Berath, Benedict, Aukema
----Source: Owen Enterprise (22 Nov 1978)
Pastor Dennis Maves of the Curtis Alliance Church was ordained in special
services held at the Owen Alliance Church Sunday afternoon November 19, 1978.
Participating in the ordination were Rev. Volstad, Rev. Berath, Rev. Benedict of
the Menomonie Alliance Church, and Pastor Stan Aukema of the Marshfield Alliance
Church.
BioM: Lindsley,
Linda Lou (1978)
Transcriber: Stan
Surnames: Lindsley, Plautz, Kempen, Wirtala, Kocken, Broecker, Greschner,
Koltis, Lindgren
----Source: Owen Enterprise (22 Nov 1978)
Lindsley, Linda Lou (4 Nov 1978)
Miss Linda Lou Lindsley of Owen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Verne Lindsley, 309 S.
Sixth Street, De Pere, was given in marriage by her father, November 4, 1978 to
Terrance E. Plautz, Route 2, Owen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Plautz, Route 1,
Owen.
The Rev. Gerald Kempen officiated at the 1:30 p.m. nuptials in St. Boniface
Catholic Church, De Pere.
Mrs. Colleen Wirtala of Withee was matron of honor, while Mrs. Jeff Kocken of De
Pere, Miss Sandy Broeker of Madison, Miss Lois Kocken, and Miss Lisa Lindsley,
both of both of De Pere, acted as bridesmaids. Kent Lindsley was ring bearer.
Asked to be best man was Thomas Greschner, Owen. Groomsmen were Kenneth Koltis
of Withee, Gary Lindgren of Owen, Randy Plautz, Withee, and Craig Lindsley,
Marinette, and ushering were Misses Jody and Amy Lindsley, and Miss Kim Plautz.
The wedding reception was at Victorian House, Ashwaubenon, and reception was
held November 10 at Loyal Legion Hall.
The bride teaches at Owen-Withee and her husband farms. They are loving at Route
2, Owen, and plan a Christmas trip to Florida.
Obit: Altenburg,
Eugene C. (1949? – 1978)
Transcriber: Stan
Surnames: Altenburg, Doedens, Grimes
----Source: Owen Enterprise (22 Nov 1978)
Altenburg, Eugene C. (1949? – 17 Nov 1978)
Eugene C. Altenburg, 39, Plymouth, Minnesota, died Saturday at his home. Death
was ruled an apparent heart attack. He was a former Owen resident.
Memorial services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday at United Church of Christ. The Rev.
Paul Doedens of Crossroads Presbyterian Church, Mequon, officiated. The body has
been cremated.
Eugene had moved to Plymouth from Mequon in August.
Survivors include his wife, the former Joan A. Grimes of Owen; two children, Tim
and Wendy, both at home; his mother, Mrs. Hazel Altenburg of Miami, Florida; a
brother Jim, also in Miami, Florida. His father predeceased him.
Bio: Simons,
Corrine (Engagement – Nov 1978)
Transcriber: Stan
Surnames: Simons, Maine
----Source: Owen Enterprise (22 Nov 1978)
Mrs. Helen Simons announces the engagement of her daughter, Corrine, to Eldon E.
Maine of Milwaukee. Miss Simons is a graduate of the Owen-Withee High School and
was employed at Wood County Hospital. Plans are being made for a May wedding in
Hawaii, and then returning to Milwaukee where they will make their home.
Bio: Roehl, Ryan (Big Buck - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Roehl
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 12/20/2023
Roehl, Ryan (Bib Buck - 2023)
Ryan Roehl, a former resident of Neillsville, with his children, harvested an
8-point buck north of Neillsville. Rodney, Ryan’s father (not pictured), of
Neillsville harvested a doe north of Neillsville.
Submitted photo
News: Neillsville - Small Business Saturday (Widgy’s -
2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Kopp
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 12/20/2023
Neillsville-Small Business Saturday (Widgy’s - 2023)
Tim Kopp (left) a patron of Widgy’s Outdoors, said he would drive extra miles to
support the hunting store at Neillsville than go to stores like Fleet Farm.
Edward DuBois/Clark County Press
Bio: Susa, Emily
(BS Degree - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Susa
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 12/20/2023
Susa, Emily (BS Degree - 2023)
Emily Susa of Greenwood was awarded a bachelors in science degree in law
enforcement by Minnesota State University, Mankato.
News: Clark Co. -
Mid-State Technical College (Grads - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Reischel, Jakel, Burich, Ratsch, Myers, Koopman, Fuehrer
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 12/20/2023
Mid-State Technical College (Grads - 2023)
Mid-State Technical College’s fall 2023 graduates were recognized during the
College’s biannual commencement ceremony on the Wisconsin Rapids Campus, Dec. 9.
Seven graduates were from Clark County. Those graduates were Kyla Reischel, of
Abbotsford, emergency medical technician; Josie Jakel of Curtiss, nursing; Emily
Burich, Brook Ratsch of Granton, emergency medical technician; Sierra Myers of
Greenwood, Phlebotomy technician; Lauren Koopman of Loyal, nursing; and Samantha
Fuehrer of Owen, nursing.
Obit: Nall, Orlin
Clayton (1939 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Nall, Handt, Collins, Shirley Halfacre
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 12/20/2023
Nall, Orlin Clayton (9 January 1939 – 15 December 2023) With Flag
Orlin Clayton Nall, 84, passed away December 15, 2023, in Marietta, GA. He was
born in a farmhouse just south of Spencer, to Orville and Alma Nall January 9,
1939. After graduating from Spencer High School, he joined the Navy and served
from 1958 to 1960. He later married and had three daughters, Jayne (Jeff) Handt
of Granton, Kim (Keith) Collins of Canton, GA, Patti (Scott) Shirley of
Bradenton, FL.
He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; also a
sister, Evelyn (Burt) Halfacre of Oconomowoc; and many nieces and a nephew. He
was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Lorrin Nall, and
sister-in-law, Bettye Nall of Spencer.
There will be an interment in Georgia National Military Cemetery and a
Celebration of Life in the spring of 2024 in Wisconsin.
Obit: Seefeldt,
Elaine R. (1924 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Seefeldt, Garbisch, Helm, Colbert, Balsiger, Reyes, Pitt
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 12/20/2023
Seefeldt, Elaine R. (25 July 1924 – 12 December 2023)
Elaine R. (Helm) Seefeldt, 99, of Chippewa Falls, peacefully left this life for
eternity in heaven on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Our House Assisted Living
in Chippewa Falls. Family was by her side, and she was under the care of St.
Joseph’s Hospice.
She was born July 25, 1924, to Henry and Clara (Garbisch) Helm in Granton. On
March 3, 1946, she married Philmore “Sam” Seefeldt. They were married for over
60 years, until his death on January 15, 2007.
Elaine and Sam started farming in Chili after they were married. They moved to
Black River Falls in 1948, then to Alma Center. They settled in Melrose in 1958,
where they purchased a farm that they operated until retiring to Chippewa Falls
in 1996. They enjoyed square dancing every weekend and they always encouraged
their kids to participate in school activities.
Besides being a farmer’s wife, Elaine held many positions over the years. She
worked at a Ben Franklin Store, as a waitress, and a bookkeeper. She was
extremely active in community projects and organizations such as the ladies aid,
Red Hat Society, Jackson and Chippewa County Homemakers for 50 years, and 4-H.
If she saw something that needed doing, or a group that wasn’t nearby, she
started one…always with a smile. Elaine loved being around family and was a
natural organizer and unifier.
Elaine is survived by her son, Randy (Susan) Seefeldt of San Diego, CA;
daughters, Kathie (John) Colbert of Madison, WI and Linda (Mike) Balsiger of
Chippewa Falls; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; four
great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Donald Helm, and Roger (Caroline) Helm; and
many other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by
her parents; husband; and granddaughter, Diane Reyes.
Our family would like to express sincere gratitude to the staff of Our House
Assisted Living and St. Joseph’s Hospice for the excellent care that mom
received.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 19 at
Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa Falls with Rev. Philip Pitt
officiating. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment
will be held on Wednesday, December 20 at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery in
Granton.
“May your life be a bold adventure, may your days be filled with gales of
laughter, and may you love, Bodaciously!”
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to your local 4-H Youth Group.
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