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Bio: Bleichroth, Anna (Birth - 1885)

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Surnames: Bleichroth, Habersetzer

----Sources: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) 12/30/1885

Bleichroth, Anna (Birth - 26 Dec. 1885)

Some people laughed at T. Bleichroth, the jeweler, when he bought the cradle at Habersetzer’s auction last fall, and remarked that it "might come in handy some time." Now, the jeweler can laugh at those who laughed. It has to come in handy. The jeweler has got use for that cradle and has had since last Sunday. It is a girl and the jeweler is happy.

*** Note: Her first name is taken from the 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Colby, Clark County, Wisconsin

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Obit: Drew, Mildred (1896 - 1986)

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

Surnames: Drew, Barrett, Reed, Musil, Reinart, White, Swenson, Ott

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 3/20/1986

Drew, Mildred (10 August 1896 – 16 March 1986)

Neillsville Memorial Home residents Mildred Drew, formerly of 318 E. 6th St., died Sunday morning, March 16, at Memorial Hospital. Eighty-nine year old Mrs. Drew had been in failing health since 1981.

Born August 10, 1896, at Byron, Maine, she was the daugher of Wallace and Alma J. (Barrett) Reed. Educated at St. Petersburg, Florida, she later attended business school. For many years she worked in the ladies garment industry in many cities throughout the country.

On October 23, 1923, she married Charles P. Drew at Portland, Maine. He predeceased her in 1947. From 1954 to 1970 she was employed by Jack Winter, in Milwaukee. She retired in 1970 and moved to Neillsville. Mrs. Drew was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Neillsville American Legion Auxiliary.

She was predeceased by her husband, her parents and a sister, Edith.

Funeral services were at Gesche Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 18. Rev. Howard officiated, and Iris Musil was organist. Burial was made in the Neillsville City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Clarence Reinart, George White, Jeffery, Tim, James, Jr. and James Swenson, Sr.

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Obit: Green, Zelda (1910 - 1986)

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

Surnames: Green, Durst, Lightfoot, Coston, Klancher, Spangler, Voll

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 3/20/1986

Green, Zelda (14 April 1910 – 13 March 1986)

Mrs. Theodore (Zelda) Green, 75, of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, passed away Thursday, March 13, at Sierra Vista Hospital. Formerly of Marshfield, Mr. and Mrs. Green spent summers at Weyerhauser, while residing the remainder of the year in New Mexico.

The former Zelda Lightfoot was born April 14, 1910, at Fairchild, a daughter of Francis and Effie (Durst) Lightfoot. Following her education, she worked in Marshfield for many years. She married Theodore E. “Ted” Green at Fairchild. The couple later moved to Weyerhauser.

Surviving besides her husband are two children, William of Portland, Oregon, and Mrs. William (Patricia) Coston of Denver, Colorado; a sister, Mrs. Frances Klanchar, Milwaukee; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Rev. Mark Voll will conduct services Wednesday, March 19, 1 p.m., at Gesche Funeral Home. Deon Spangler will provide music. Pallbearers will be relatives of Mrs. Green. Interment will be in the Town of Mentor Cemetery, Humbird.

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Obit: Halushka, Marie (1896 - 1986)

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

Surnames: Halushka, Antoszko, Bossak, Kowal, Kruczak, Hawrylyshyn, Pawelchak

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

Halushka, Marie (3 September 1896 – 22 March 1986)

Eighty-seven year old Mrs. John (Maria) Halushka, 1008 Emery St., Neillsville, died Saturday morning, March 22, in the emergency room of Memorial Hospital. She had been ill for the past six weeks.

Maria was born September 3, 1898, in the County of Peremyshl, Ukraine, daughter of Theodore and Josephine (Antoszko) Bossak. She was one of six children of a milling family. On January 6, 1922, she married John Halushka in Peremyshl County, Ukraine. The couple operated a bakery in Lisko, Ukraine, but during World War II they lost all their properties, were uprooted and moved to a refugee camp in Germany.

In 1949, they arrived in the United States and settled in Piqua, Ohio. They proudly became United States citizens in November 1954. Moving to the Neillsville area in 1959, they bought a farm in the Town of Pine Valley where they resided until 1976. Since then they have lived in the City of Neillsville.

Survivors include her husband, John and five children, Rohdan of Neillsville, Roman of Santa Monica, California, Mrs. Lubomyr (Darla) Kowal, Flint, Michigan, William Halushka and Mrs. Zenon (Ola) Kruczak, both of Anaheim, California; a sister, Mrs. Katheryna Hawrylyshyn, Ukraine; fifteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister and three brothers.

Fr. John Pawelchak of Holy Assumption Orthodox Church, Lublin, officiated at rites held Tuesday, March 25, at Gesche Funeral Home. Burial was in Neillsville City Cemetery. Relatives served as pallbearers.

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Obit: Haut, Fred L. (1902 - 1986)

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

Surnames: Haut, Schuster, Wavrunek, Kujawinski, Anding, Neff, Vornholt, Kunze, Staffon, Jake, Voll

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 4/3/1986

Haut, Fred L. (18 May 1902 – 25 March 1986)

Mr. Fred L. Haut, 83, passed away Tuesday Morning, March 25, at Neillsville Memorial Hospital. He had been ill for a short time.

Fred was born May 18, 1902, at Evanston, Illinois, the son of Charles and Anna (Schuster) Haut. Following his schooling, he worked for Marks Manufacturing Corp., of Evanston. On May 14, 1929, he married Jennie M. Wavrunek, at Evanston. After marriage, the couple resided there until 1933 when they moved to Alton, Illinois, where he was employed by LaClede Steel Company. He retired in 1967 and they moved to Neillsville.

Mr. Haut was a member of United Church of Christ and its Men’s Club, Loyal Order of Moose, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Surviving besides his wife is a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Kujawinski, of Evanston, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Henry; and an infant brother and sister.

Rev. Mark Voll conducted funeral rites Friday, March 28, for Fred L. Haut, 206 E. 9th St., Neillsville. Burial will be made in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery followed the morning services at United Church of Christ. Music for the service was provided by Eileen Zank, and Lori Anding. Arrangements were in charge of Gesche Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Charles Neff, Fred Vornholt, Robert Kunze, Gilbert Staffon, Edward Zank and Orville Jake.

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Obit: Hendrickson, Amy (1893 - 1986)

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

Surnames: Hendrickson, Peterson, Pearson, Dussow, Degen, Sorenson

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 4/3/1986

Hendrickson, Amy (30 July 1893 – 26 March 1986)

Former Greenwood resident Mrs. Oliver (Amy) Hendrickson, 93, died Wednesday morning, March 26, at Neillsville Memorial Home where she had resided the past four years.

The former Amy Pearson was born July 30, 1893, in Chicago, to John and Anna (Peterson) Pearson. The family moved to Greenwood in 1904 and she attended Maple Center School.

On June 22, 1911, she married Oliver Hendrickson in the Town of Beaver. The couple farmed in the Town of Warner until 1952, when they moved to Greenwood. Her husband predeceased her in 1956. She lived in Greenwood until entering the nursing home and was a member of our Savior’s Lutheran Church, and the American Lutheran Church Women.

Surviving are two sons, Arthur and Harold, both of Greenwood; a daughter, Mrs. Doris Dussow, of Beaver Dam; one sister, Mrs. Gertie Degen of North Hampton, New Hampshire; sixteen grandchildren; thirty great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Albert and Oscar Pearson.

Services were held Saturday, March 29, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Greenwood , with Rev. E. Sorenson officiating, and burial was made in Greenwood Cemetery and grandchildren served as the pallbearers. Rinka Funeral Home, Greenwood, handled arrangements.

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Obit: Lindner, Katherine (1896 - 1986)

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

Surnames: Lindner, Herr, Gries, Stewart, Merkel, Hughes, Neste, Streveler

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 3/20/1986

Lindner, Katherine (13 June 1896 – 10 March 1986)

Katherine Lindner, 89, 309 S. Hendren Ave., Greenwood, died Monday, March 10 at Neillsville Memorial Hospital of complications resulting from a recent heart attack.

Mrs. Lindner, the former Katherine Gries, was born June 13, 1896, to Henry and Mary (Herr) Gries at Ossman, Manitowoc County. She moved with her family to Greenwood in 1905 and graduated from Greenwood High School in 1914.

On June 23, 1920, she married Andrew Lindner at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Greenwood. They operated a farm in the Town of Loyal until his death on November 24, 1958. She moved to Greenwood shortly after that. She was a teacher for three years after high school. She later worked at the Greenwood Farmers Store and as a nurse’s aide.

Crocheting and other crafts, playing cards, and traveling were among her interests. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Family Life Insurance organization.

Surviving ae four sons, Robert of New Berlin, Vincent of Loyal, Andrew of Muskego; and Thomas of Loyal; four daughters, Rita Stewart of Greenwood, Theresa Merkel and Joan Hughes of Marshfield; and Carmen Neste of Kent, Washington; 38 grandchildren, and 36 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Lindner was predeceased by a daughter, Lucille, two brothers and four sisters.

Funeral services were held March 12, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. The Rev. Robert Streveler officiated. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Michael and Thomas Lindner of Loyal; David Lindner of Stevens Point; Peter Lindner of New Berlin; Keith Merkel of Marshfield; Michael Hughes of Minneapolis; James Stewart of Merrill; and Lars Neste of Kent, Washington; all grandsons.

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Obit: O’Leary, Unita (1903 - 1986)

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

Surnames: O’Leary, Houge, Pierce, Kopp, Musil, Ott

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 4/3/1986

O’Leary, Unita (19 March 1903 – 30 March 1986)

Former Humbird area resident Unita O’Leary, 83, died Sunday morning, March 30, at Neillsville Memorial Home. Due to failing health, she had lived at the home for the past several years.

She was born on March 19, 1903, at Greenwood, one of four children of Oscar and Minnie Houge. On October 26, 1921, she married Guy Pierce. They farmed in the Humbird area until his death in 1942. She married Russell O’Leary April 2, 1946, at Neillsville. The couple farmed in the Humbird area until 1976, when Mr. O’Leary passes away.

Survivors include a son, Donald Pierce of Two Rivers; two stepchildren, Alton O’Leary and Mrs. Raymond (Cornelia) Kopp, both of Humbird; a brother, Lloyd “Ed” Houge, Portland, Oregon; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, two husbands, two sisters, a brother and two grandchildren.

Rev. Howard Ott officiated, with music provided by organist Iris Musil. Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 2, from 12:30 p.m. until the 1:30 p.m. services at the Gesche Funeral Home, Neillsville. Interment followed at the Town of Mentor Cemetery, at Humbird. Friends served as pallbearers.

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Obit: Radue, Edward A. (1924 - 1986)

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

Surnames: Radue, Kroll, Hinklemann, Swenson, Smitherman, Seehafer, Schmidt, Miller, Brown, Masephol, Kemps, Helgerson,
Bradtke

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 3/20/1986

Radue, Edward A. (15 May 1924 – 10 March 1986)

Edward A. Radue, 61, of Marshfield, died Monday, March 10, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, where he was admitted the same day.

Mr. Radue was born May 15, 1924, in Stratford, a son of August and Elsa (Kroll) Radue. He attended Stratford and Neillsville schools and graduated from Wausau High School in 1943. On July 3, 1948, he married Anita Hinkelmann, at Trinity Lutheran Church, in Loyal. She survives him.

Following high school, he worked on farms in the Loyal and Greenwood area; and was employed by Berg Implement and Blum Bros. Box Company in Marshfield from 1943-1947. He then was employed at the Pleasant View Cheese Factory at Loyal for three years. The couple farmed at Loyal for three years and then in the Town of York for 27 years. Due to ill health, they moved to Marshfield in the fall of 1977 and have lived there since. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church.

Surviving besides his wife, ae two sons, Wayne, Spencer, and Dennis, Marshfield; four daughters, Mrs. John (Janece), Waupaca, Mrs. John (Ardyce) Smitherman, Tomah; Mrs. Bruce (Kristine) Seehafer, Marshfield: and Mrs. Ralph (Karlene) Schmidt, Neillsville; 15 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; four brothers, Paul, Waterloo, Iowa; Martin, Marshfield; Walter, Loyal; and Herman, Sun Prairie; and four sisters, Mrs. Lena Miller and Mrs. Emil (Esther) Masephol, Chili; and Mrs. Gordon (Erna) Kemps, Schofield.

Services were Thursday at Christ Lutheran Church. The Rev. T.P. Bradtke officiated. Mrs. T.P. Bradtke was the organist, with Duane Helgerson, soloist. Burial was made in Hillside Cemetery. Visitation was Wednesday at Hansen Funeral Home and then at the church, Thursday, until time of services. Pallbearers were Donald and Marvin Radue, John Miller, Jr., and Ronald, Harland and Arlan Hinkelmann.

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Obit: Riedel, Duane R. (1931 - 1986)

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

Surnames: Riedel, Mandel, Roberts, Van Gorden, Quast, Van Dam, Makie, Kunze, Anding, Zank, Dix

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 4/3/1986

Reidel, Duane R. (1 August 1931 – 31 March 1986)

Longtime Neillsville teacher and elementary school Principal Duane R. Riedel passed away Monday evening, March 31, at St. Joseph’s Hospital Hospice Care Unit in Marshfield following a lingering illness. Riedel, who was 54, resided at 25 Huron Street in Neillsville.

Riedel was born August 1, 1931, in Marshfield and lived in Nasonville and Milan as a youth. He received his education at Colby and graduate from Colby High School in 1950. He then attended Taylor County Normal School in Medford from which he graduated in 1952. He received his B.A. Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 1959. He received his Master in School Administration from the UW-Superior in 1863. On August 11, 1962, he married the former Marlys M. Mandel at Colby.

Riedel taught schools in Westboro, Greenwood, Eaten Center and Pleasant Hills in Abbotsford before coming to Neillsville in 1955. He was a teacher-principal until 1959 when he moved to Marshfield and was an elementary supervisor in that school district from 1959 until 1973, when he returned to the Neillsville Scholl District. He was elementary school principal here until the time of his death.

Riedel was a member of the United Church of Christ, Elks Lodge 665 of Marshfield, the W.A.S.C.D., the A.W.S.A., and the CESA 10 Elementary Principal’s association.

Riedel is survived by his wife, who also teaches at Neillsville; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerhardt (Viorene) Riedel, Colby; a brother, Rodney Riedel, Oak Creek; and a son, Mark Riedel, Eau Claire.

Services have been set for Friday, April 4, at 10 a.m. at the United Church of Christ-Neillsville. The Rev. Kenneth A. Dix, United Church of Christ-Colby will officiate. Burial will be in the Colby Memorial Cemetery. Visitation at Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. this Thursday, and on Friday morning until 11:30 a.m., and at the church one hour before services. Pallbearers will be John Roberts, Heron Van Gorden, Richard Quast, Kenneth Van Dam, Gerald Makie and Robert Kunze. Singing at the service will be Lori Anding accompanied by Eileen Zank.

The Neillsville School District will be closing, Friday, April 4, at 12:30 p.m. for the funeral of Duane Riedel.

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Obit: Vosseteig, Doris Ruth (1905 - 1986)

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

Surnames: Vosseteig, Vine, Huckstead, Wolffe, Parkhurst

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

Vosseteig, Doris Ruth (3 April 1905 – 19 March 1986)

Doris Ruth Vosseteig, age 80, of Westby, and formerly of R.R. 2 , Galesville, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 1986, at the Norseland Nursing Home.

She was born April 3, 1905, in the Town of Grant, Clark County, to Arlo A. and Elsie Mae (Vine) Huckstead. On May 7, 1925, she married Lawrence Vosseteig, in Winona, Minn. A graduate of Neillsville schools, she attended and graduated from the Wisconsin Business University in La Crosse, and she then was employed by Dun & Bradstreet in La Crosse.

She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church and the ALCW. Doris also was secretary for the Zion Lutheran Church from 1966 to 1975 and was a member of the Galesville Chapter 206 Order of Eastern Star.

She is survived by two sons, Jens of Galesville and David of Westby; 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; and a sister, Mrs. Elsie Wolffe of Chetek. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence, in 1966, two sisters and one brother.

Funeral services were held Monday, March 24, at Zion Lutheran Church, Galesville. Rev. M. C. Parkhurst officiated, and burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Centerville.