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Bio: Bolling, Willard (10 Aug. 1035)

Contact:  Crystal Wendt
Email: crystal@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Bolling

----Sources: Humbird Enterprise (Humbird, Clark County, Wis.) Sat., 10 Aug. 1935

Mr. and Mrs. Willard Bolling assisted by his father and mother have organized a new boarding school for boys at 3961 Lake Park Avenue, Chicago. The school was opened in June, and the summer enrollment is increasing. Pupils who are behind school work are given two hours instruction each day during the summer session. The remainder of the day is spent on the beach, in the parks, on educational tours about the city, or in different activities on their own playground. Mr. and Mrs. Bolling having each several years teaching experience to their credit in South Dakota, being alumni of the Wessington Springs College. Their experience in the Wyler school at Evansville will prove a most excellent foundation upon which to build the success of their new school in Chicago

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School: Loyal H.S. (Class of 2024)

Commencement - May 25, 2024 • 1 p.m. • Loyal High School Gymnasium

Valedictorian: Sheila Tellock

Salutatorian: Leah Kayhart

Class Flower: White rose with maroon tip

Class Officers:

President: Danielle Strey; Vice President: Sheila Tellock; Treasurer: Ashley Schubert; Secretary: Leah Kayhart

Student Council Representatives:

Sam Lathrop, Jacob Schill, Lydia Bratcher and Kenlyn Young

Class Advisors:

Mr. Erik Adams, Mr. Cale Cuddie and Mr. Scott Schiller

Class Members:

Karston Pagenkopf, Dylan Plucar, Abigail Reis, Gianna Petkovsek, Stacy Petkovsek & Andy Petkovsek,
Ashley Trojan & Mitch Plucar Ella Rand, Jody & Tony Reis, Tanya & Ryan Pagenkopf, Abril Perez, Imelda Perez Abundiz, Macario Perez Panales, Jacob Schill, Jim Schill Angie Heath, Tamra & Scott Schubert, Damian Schwark, Terra Hoffman, Kim Schwark, Brooke Strey, Danielle Strey, Yamir Soto, Adam Soto, Elizabeth Reyes, Liz Strey, Aiden Smrcka, Marsha Smith, Adam Smrcka, Marsha Smith, Adam Smrcka, Candy Strey, Ed Strey, Maggie Seefeld, Sheila Tellock, Joyce & Richard Seefeld, Lychelle & Matt Tellock, Riley Waldhauser, Diane Waldhauser, Ken Waldhauser, Kelli & Daniel Wick, Gavin Wiechers, Mark Wiechers, the late Kristy Elsinger, Carrie & Chad Westberg, Lydia Bratcher, Kenlyn Young, Sara & Will Bratcher, Marni Haas

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School: Greenwood H.S. (Class of 2024)

Transcriber: Stan

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 15 May 2024

Class Officers:

President: Breanna Rowe
Vice President: Avry Wuethrich
Treasurer: Tiffany Mitte
Secretary: Britney Walde

Valedictorian: Avry Wuethrich
Salutatorian: Julaine Kaiza Manahan
Honors: Jacob Shepler, Mason Stieglitz, Michael Thomas, Emily & Aaron Shepler, Kristen & Steven Thomas, Lainy Trampush, Carolyn Trampush, the late Warren Trampush, Danae & Nicholas Stieglitz

Class Flower: Dahlia
Class Colors: Red & White
Class Motto: “Don’t tell me the sky’s the limit when there are footprints on the moon.”
Class Advisors: Mr. Brad Helsten, Mrs. Kristin Jaenke
Class Members:
Cody Eckes, Maree Felt, Kody Johnson, Levi Lindner, Rylie Lofquist Angela & Brian Eckes, Karlee & Ronald Felt, Dana Johnson, , Andrew Johnson, Lorella Kaetterhenry, Misty Kaetterhenry, Lance Fischer, Nicole & Paul Kaetterhenry, Laura Justin, Estelle Weiss, Raphael Justin, Tiffany Mitte, Sarah Beth Reiff, Breanna Rowe, Andy Mitchell, Trudy & Mike Nimmo, Carleen & Jim Mitchell, Owen Osborne, Megan Malone,, Roger Osborne, Debra & Brad Rowe, Julaine Kaiza Manahan, Jennefer & Roger Engel, Julius Manahan, Tara & William Mitte Jr., Linda & Ray Reiff, Danica Revier, Heather Rehbein, Tom Revier

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Granton H.S. (Class of 2024)

Class Officers:

President: Anna Kayhart
Vice President: Caleb Schoessow

Valedictorian: Abigail, Schoessow
Salutatorian: Julaine Kaiza Manahan
Honors: Moy Mendoza, Eli Peterson, Abigail Schoessow, Caleb Schoessow, Aydin Sternitzky, Faustina Thomas, Tammy & David Mendoza, Maylee Peters, Dan Schoessow, Courtney Schoessow

Class Flower: Violet
Class Colors: Navy Blue and Ivory White
Class Motto: “Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.”
Class Advisors: Mr. Ken Pankratz
Class Members: Aspen Carroll, Kara Heiting, Moy Mendoza, Eli Peterson, Anna Kayhart, Marshall Kleiman, Abigail Schoessow, Caleb Schoessow, Andrew Knoff, Maya McConkey, Aydin Sternitzky, Marisol Schlinsog, Madison Melvin, Faustina Thomas, Tammy Mendoza, David Mendoza, Maylee Peters, Courtney Schoessow, Dan Schoessow

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Bio: Eichstadt, Sidney (BS Degree - 2024)

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

Surnames: Eichstadt

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 5/15/2024

Eichstadt, Sidney (BS Degree - 2024)

Sidney Eichstadt, with a bachelor’s in science for management, was named summa cum laude (with a 3.8 grade-point average or higher) at Minnesota State University.

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BioM: Marriage Licenses (May/June - 2024)

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

Surnames: Jakobi, Flum, Miller, Eiffler, Drinka, Brecht, Williams, Burkholder, Nolt, Raber, Zimmerman, Shirk, Hryndej, Corona

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 5/15/2024

Marriage Licenses (May/June - 2024)

Eric R. Jakobi, Marathon Co., to Miranda R. S. Flum, Chippewa Co., May 4, in Columbia Co.

Emanuel G. Miller, Town of Loyal, to Fannie J. Miller, Town of York, May 16, at the Town of York.

David L. Eiffler, to Jennalee J. Drinka, both of Town of Levis, May 18, at the City of Neillsville.

John D. Brecht, Town of Unity, to Heather M. Williams, Town of Beaver, May 24, at the Town of Foster.

Gleason H. Burkholder, Town of Warner, to Kristine W. Nolt, Town of Worden, May 21, at the Town of Worden.

Wesley L. Miller, to Dorcas E. Raber, both of Town of Sherman, May 24, at the Town of Sherman.

Timothy A. Zimmerman, Town of Green Grove, to Evelyn G. Shirk, Town of Longwood, May 23, at the Town of Longwood.

Michael J. Hryndej, to Claudia Sanchez Corona, both of Abbotsford, June 1, at Abbotsford.

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News: Owen - Prevail Bank Donates $250 to Owen-Withee School District (2024)

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

Surnames: Goessl, Struensee, Susa

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 5/15/2024

Prevail Bank Donates $250 to Owen-Withee School District (2024)

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Owen-Withee wrestling coach Phil Goessl (center) accepted a $250 check from Prevail Bank professionals Sue Struensee, universal banker and Linda Susa, branch manager to help revitalize the School District of Owen-Withee’s youth wrestling program. Submitted photo

Prevail Bank gave $250 to the School District of Owen-Withee in support of the revitalization of its youth wrestling program. The funds will be used to buy mats and other equipment.

Wrestling coach, Phil Goessl accepted the $250 check from Prevail Bank professionals universal banker Sue Struensee and branch manager Linda Susa.

The donation was part of Prevail Bank’s Charitable Contributions program. Non-profits that assist low-to-moderate income households, those that stimulate communities financially, provide financial literacy and/or enhance the standard of living of those less fortunate in the communities Prevail Bank serves, were encouraged to apply.

This spring, Prevail Bank’s Charitable Contributions Committee approved the disbursement of $67,650 between 20 nonprofits.

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News: Neillsville - Atmus Filtration Held Silent Auction (2024)

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

Surnames: None

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 5/15/2024

Neillsville-Atmus Filtration Held Silent Auction (2024)

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Atmus Filtration held a silent auction for some unused inventory and raised $2,490.50. The funds were donated to the Neillsville Food Pantry.

Submitted photo

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Obit: Cummings, Verna (1933 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Cummings, Michaud

----Source: Gesche Funeral Home (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 5/15/2024

Cummings, Verna (18 January 1933 – 11 May 2024)

Verna C. Cummings, age 91, of Wheeling, IL died Sunday, May 11, 2024, loving wife of the late John Cummings, beloved mom of Michael (Lisa) Cummings, proud grandma of Brian Cummings, fond aunt of many. Visitation will be Thursday 4-8 p.m. at Kolssak Funeral Home 189 S Milwaukee Ave Wheeling, IL 60090.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 18, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Neillsville, WI. The Celebrant will be Fr. Greg Michaud. Interment will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., Saturday at the church.

Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com.  The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Verna's family with local funeral arrangements.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Verna Cummings, please visit our flower store.

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Obit: Hughey, Maxine Mary (1933 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Hughey, Grosbier, Curtin, Geoffroy

----Source: Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 5/15/2024

Hughey, Maxine Mary (29 January 1933 -11 May 2024)

Maxine Mary Hughey, age 91, of Colby, passed away Saturday afternoon, May 11, 2024, at the Marshfield Hospital in Marshfield. A graveside memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. June 12, 2024, at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Hewitt, WI.

Maxine was born January 29, 1933, in Marshfield, WI, the daughter of James and Edith (Grosbier) Curtin. Maxine is survived by her sister Mary Ellen (Curtin) Geoffroy of Wichita, KS.

Maxine is preceded in death by husband John Hughey; her parents: James and Edith; as well as siblings: James, Timothy, Audrey, Naomi (Sister Naomi, SSND), Jerome, Virjean (Sister Grace Marie, SSND), Darleen, Athleen, Marleen, Grace, Thomas, and Richard.

Online condolences may be made at www.hansenschillingfuneralhome.com. 

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

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School: Neillsville - Students’ Greenhouse Blossoms (2024)

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

Surnames: Byrne, Voigt, Strangfeld

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 5/15/2024

Neillsville Students’ Greenhouse Blossoms (2024)

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The FFA Neillsville High School greenhouse has several hanging floral baskets and ornamental grasses for sale May 4.

June Thompson/Clark County Press

By June Thompson

Neillsville High School FFA students opened their greenhouse to the public Saturday, May 4. There were hanging baskets, plants, and ornamental grasses for sale.

Agriculture teacher, Carla Byrne was involved with helping her students with the greenhouse. “I wanted my horticulture class to have ‘hands-on’ experience,” she said. “We were growing food for the lunch program. This is the first time the school has done the sale. I always wanted a greenhouse sale, so we’re trying it.”

There were several hanging baskets, perfect for Mother’s Day, and ornamental grasses to create a garden. The greenhouse had veggie plants as well.

“We grew lettuce, peas, and tomatoes for the salad bar at school,” said Byrne. “We grew lettuce hydroponically. We started growing the end of January; we could because it was so warm.”

Byrne made certain her students were involved with the floral hanging baskets. “The FFA students helped me with the flower baskets.” “We have four different varieties,” she said. “I love the way the baskets look.”

Byrne has favorite plants. “The Coleus is my favorite,” she said. “It’s a good filler for pots and it’s colorful. The Bunny Tail is very soft.” Byrne encouraged a guest to touch the plant. “It’s very soft,” she said. “It is an ornamental grass.”

There were plenty of single flowers available for sale. “We plant a lot of Marigolds,” said Byrne. “I love Marigolds. I really love vegetable gardens, too.”

The greenhouse opened at 8:30 a.m. for the first sale. When asked how the sale was going, Byrne commented, “so far, so good.” Her goal is to have the greenhouse next year. “I’d like to have my horticultural students involved,” she said.

FFA student Paige Voigt helped with the greenhouse. “I like it a lot. It turned out good. It was a learning experience.”

Another FFA student, Morgan Strangfeld, was helping in the greenhouse. “This allows kids to be ‘hands-on’— physically seeing different parts of the plant.” Strangfeld said. She also had a favorite plant in the greenhouse. “I’m very impressed with how our hanging plants look.”