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Obit: Gadke, Audrey J. (1935 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Gadke, Syring, Hoeft, Konrardy, Hanson, Zimmerman

----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Greenwood, Clark Co., WI) 11/4/2023

Gadke, Audrey J. (14 June 1935 - 2 November 2023)

Audrey J. Gadke, age 88, of Loyal, passed away at The Waterford in Colby, on Thursday, November 2, 2023.

Audrey Hoeft was born on June 14, 1935, in Abbotsford, the daughter of Otto and Elizabeth (Syring) Hoeft. She was raised and received her education in Abbotsford, graduating from Abbotsford High School in 1953. Audrey was united in marriage to Arnold "Arnie" Gadke on July 24, 1953, at St. Peter's Lutheran Parsonage in Dorchester. Right after their marriage, Arnie had to fulfill his military duties in the U.S. Army, so Audrey lived with Arnie's parents in Marshfield, until his honorable discharge on January 6, 1955. They resided in Marshfield where they farmed until the Fall of 1957, and then moved to a farm north of Loyal. In 1960, they moved back to Marshfield to farm, and Audrey also worked as a nurse's aide at St. Joseph's Hospital. In 1967, they bought a farm northeast of Loyal, where they remained until Arnie retired in 1977 Audrey, then worked seasonally at Figi's in Marshfield, until retiring in 1990. After Arnie's death on November 10, 2001, Audrey remained in Loyal until moving to The Waterford in Colby, in June 2022.

She had many interests, but especially loved baking, cooking, canning, sewing, gardening, walking, and Polka dancing.

Audrey was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Loyal.

She is survived by her children: David (Marcia) of Arpin, Pete of Arpin, Michael of Stratford, Debra (Fred) Konrardy of Marshfield, Gary (Bobbi) of Wausau, Jerry (Kristine) of Marshfield, and Tom (Roxanne) of Eau Claire; 21 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Audrey was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arnie; one great grandson; her daughter-in-law, Donna Gadke; her sister, Bernadine Hanson; and her special friend, Jimmy.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church, in Loyal. Rev. Daniel Zimmerman will officiate, and burial will follow in West Spencer Cemetery, in Spencer, WI. Pallbearers will be her sons. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday, November 8th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and again on Thursday, from 10 a.m. until time of service.

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Obit: Howard, Georgiann Gladys (1943 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Howard, Anding, Whitaker, Vornholt

----Source: Gesche Funeral Home (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 11/4/2023

Howard, Georgiann (14 September 1943 – 2 November 2023)

Georgiann Howard, age 80, of Neillsville, died Thursday, November 2, 2023, at the House of the Dove - Hospice Care in Marshfield.

Georgiann Gladys Howard was born on September 14, 1943, in Wisconsin Rapids, the eldest of 15 children to George and Annabelle Anding. Georgiann was married to William Howard on August 29, 1964, and they had three children.

She was employed by Marg's Fur Farm, Mid-Wisconsin Bank, as a bookkeeper at Schultz Bros., Citizen State Bank of Loyal and Figis. She enjoyed coupon shopping, canning her garden produce, her egg route, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, William Howard, a daughter, Beverly (Adrian) Whitaker, two sons, Lenny (Sue) Howard and Russell (Kelsey) Howard, four grandchildren, five great grandchildren and one on the way. She is also survived by her brothers, Daryl, Doug, David, Curtis, Craig, Gordon, Gary, Blaine, Brian and Bradley, and sisters, Marilyn, Linda, Gail and Brenda.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Annabelle Anding.

A Memorial Service for Georgiann will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville. Pastor Sue Vornholt will officiate. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday at the Gesche Funeral Home. A private burial service will be held at a later date.

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

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Obit: Ortlieb, James H. “Ubby” (1934 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Ortlieb, Hastreiter, White, Bennett, Smith, Baumgartner, Robida, Carlson, Heintz, Lieber, Johnson, Baker, Antony

----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Abbotsford, Clark Co., WI) 11/5/2023

Ortlieb, James H. “Ubby” (5 October 1934 – 4 November 2023) With Flag

James “Ubby” H. Ortlieb, age 89, of Dorchester, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Marshfield Medical Center.

Ubby was born on October 5, 1934, the son of Rudolph and Theresa (Hastreiter) Ortlieb in Dorchester. He attended St. Louis Catholic School and graduated from Dorchester High School. Ubby served in the U.S. Army from 1958 – 60, stationed at Fort Knox, KT. On January 26, 1979, Ubby was united in marriage to Nancy White in Neillsville. He worked for the Village of Dorchester for 36 years as the Director of Public Works.

Ubby was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church and a member of the Dorchester American Legion Post #517. He enjoyed fishing and camping, especially on Lake Superior in Washburn. Most importantly, Ubby loved and cherished his family.

Ubby is survived by his wife of 44 years, Nancy; seven children: Cindy (Todd) Bennett of Delta, Lori (Tom) Smith of Phillips, Mary (Dennis) Baumgartner of Colby, Brian Robida of Dorchester, Kurt (Kim) Robida of Colby, Kris (Brent Carlson) Robida of Dalton and Steve Robida of Dorchester; 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He is further survived by three siblings: Joann Heintz of Stevens City, VA, John (Judy) of Menomonee, MI and Shirley (Dennis) Lieber of Pewaukee. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Kathleen (Donald) Johnson and Barbara Jean Ortlieb and three brothers, Eugene (Martha) Ortlieb, Jerome (Margaret) Ortlieb and Donald Ortlieb and a son-in-law, Todd Baker.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday November 11, 2023, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Dorchester. Father Stanislaus Michael Antony will officiate. Interment with Military Honors provided by the Dorchester American Legion Post #517 will follow at Dorchester Memorial South Cemetery. Friends and family are welcome from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service, Saturday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials are preferred and will be determined at a later date.

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Obit: Riley, Jerome Roger (Jerry) (1930 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Riley, Gill, Clifton, Wigham, Bodine, Thompson, Stonikas

----Source: Erie Times-News (Erie, PA) 11/5/2023

Riley, Jerome Roger (Jerry) (4 September 1930 – 27 October 2023) With Flag

Jerome (Jerry) Roger Riley, aged 93, of Washington, DC, passed away peacefully on October 27 at the Washington, DC VA Medical Center following a brief illness.

Born on September 4, 1930, in Owen, WI, Jerry's life was marked by devotion to his family and a legacy of adventure.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Patrick and Frances Riley; brothers Roger, James, Thomas, and Robert; and his sister Kathleen Clifton. His memory will forever be cherished by his loving children: Teresa Wigham (Greg) of Erie, PA; Denise Riley of Greenbelt, MD; Kelly Riley (Kevin Bodine) of Avon, OH; John Riley of St. Petersburg, FL; and Mark Riley (Christine) of Chevy Chase, MD. He was a proud grandfather to Daniel Thompson (Cate); Nicole Way (Martin Stonikas); Aileen Bodine; and Liam Riley.

At Owen-Withee High School in Wisconsin, Jerry played varsity football, basketball, baseball, and boxed. Jerry proudly served in the US Navy aboard the aircraft carriers USS Midway, USS Mindoro, and during the Korean War, the USS Point Cruz. After his military service, he pursued a degree in Electrical Engineering at DeVry Technical Institute in Chicago, IL. This propelled him into a distinguished career, including roles with the Martin Marietta Corporation, working on the Matador and Titan II missiles. His professional journey also led him to work with Johnson Controls, Erie Strayer, US Steel, and his own company, National Controls Scientific. He married Ellen Susan Gill of Cochranton, PA on October 17, 1959, in Denver, CO.

A lover of the outdoors, weekends for Jerry often found him immersed in the wilderness, introducing the beauty of nature to his children and their friends through Explorer Post 808 and Cub Scout Pack 110. He was also a supportive presence on the sidelines, coaching his children's sports teams or racing them down local ski slopes. Throughout many winters, neighborhood children eagerly flocked to the snow slides Jerry meticulously crafted on the front hill of his Erie residence. Additionally, his collaborative holiday-themed paintings with his children — be it for Christmas, Easter, or Halloween — adorned their home's picture window, becoming a beloved spectacle and the subject of much neighborhood admiration. Over the years, Jerry engaged in a variety of sports hobbies, including golf, racquetball, bowling, and darts.

The family requests that any memorial contributions be directed to The Old Soldiers Home Foundation (toshf.org) or the Boy Scouts of America (scouting.org). We thank the staff of the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, DC for their care and companionship for our father in his final years. That smile, that jest, that eternal wit, he's Irish and he's proud of it.

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Obit: Scherer, Richard (Dick) George (1941 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Scherer, Asplin, Langreck, Rueth, Sankey, Turnquist

----Source: Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 11/6/2023

Scherer, Richard (Dick) George (25 Ma4rch 1941 – 4 November 2023) With Flag

Richard (Dick) George Scherer, age 82, of Marshfield, passed away early Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Marshfield Health Systems hospital in Marshfield
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Dick was born March 25, 1941, the son of George and Carol (Asplin) Scherer in Greenwood. He graduated from Greenwood High School in 1959. On December 28, 1963, Dick was united in marriage to the love of his life Patricia Ellen Langreck at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Greenwood.

Dick Served his country in the Army from 1960 to 1963 stationed in Germany after which he and Pat lived and worked in the Greenwood area raising their 5 sons. Dick was a member of the Holy Name Society at St. Mary’s Church in Greenwood for many years.

He worked for the Co-op and Grassland as a mechanic, service manager and truck driver. Dick retired from the Co-op in 2003. He enjoyed and loved his entire family and dedicated most of his time to them. He and Pat moved from Greenwood in 2019 to Spencer and in 2022 they moved to Marshfield.

In his spare time, he enjoyed baseball, softball, and bowling. He was an avid reader of westerns and sports fan. He especially enjoyed all his grandchildren attending as many of the events as he could. Those that knew Dick best will miss his sense of humor, smiling face, love of card playing Sheepshead and Cribbage. He always helped whoever asked and never asked or expected anything in return.

Dick is lovingly survived by Wife Pat: 5 sons, Tom and Andrea (Briski) Scherer, Terry and Cindy (Duval) Scherer, Tim Scherer, Dave and Becky (Rueth) Scherer, Dean and Michele (Teter) Scherer; 2 sisters, Nancy Sankey, Susan (Chet) Turnquist: 1 brother Roger (Nicole) Scherer He is further survived by 10 grandchildren: McKayla, Shane, Lacey, Kimberly, Tori, Chris, Jared, Kevin, Brody and Leah. He will truly be missed.

Dick is preceded in death by his parents: George and Carol; as well as grandson Anthony Scherer: Brother-in-Law Irv Sankey.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 A.M. Friday, November 10, 2023, at Christ The King., Catholic Church (306 S LaSalle Street) in Spencer. Visitation will be held 1-1/2 hours prior to service on Friday at 9:00 A.M.

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Obit: Stuttgen, David R. (1995 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Stuttgen, Nelson, Bunkelman, Wilson, Wentzel, Amir

----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Abbotsford, Clark Co., WI) 11/6/2023

Stuttgen, David R. (23 May 1995 – 4 November 2023)

David R. Stuttgen, age 28, of Colby, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at his residence in the Town of Colby.

David was born on May 23, 1995, the son of Robert and Pam (Nelson) Stuttgen. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and graduated from Colby High School. David received his Associate’s Degree in Welding from NTC in Wausau.

David enjoyed the outdoors, farming, fishing and woodworking. He especially enjoyed hunting deer, bear and turkey. David was a member of 4-H, FFA and a youth instructor for hunter safety. He had a passion for animals and liked showing draft horses and riding. Most of all, he loved spending time with his daughter, Raylin. David had a big heart and was always willing to help someone in need.

David is survived by his daughter, Raylin Ann Stuttgen; his parents, Robert and Pamela Stuttgen; his two sisters; Jessica (Steven) Bunkelman and Chelsea Stuttgen; his nephew, Brendon Bunkelman. He is further survived by his numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

David is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Nicholas and Hilda Stuttgen and maternal grandfather, David Wilson and maternal grandparents, Robert and Pauline Nelson; Uncles: Tom, Larry, and Ray Stuttgen, Aunt Patricia Wentzel and numerous cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at St. Mary Help of Christian Parish in Colby. Father Amir will officiate. A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church on Saturday.

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Obit: Nolechek, Dolores J. “Dee” (1929 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Nolechek, Plankey, Cook, Bergerson, Dietrich, Meckley, Lis, Gardner, Statz, Perlberg, Dalka, Kuhlman, Osterman, Martin, Antony

----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Thorp, Clark Co., WI) 11/6/2023

Nolechek, Dolores J. “Dee” (18 December 1929 – 3 November 2023)

Dolores “Dee” Joan (Cook) Nolechek, 93, passed away peacefully in her bright, homey apartment at Country Terrace Assisted Living in Stanley, with family by her side, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever warm our hearts.

Dolores was born on December 18, 1929, in Rhinelander, to Paul John Cook and Vina Mary (Plankey) Cook. She was the oldest of 8 children allowing her to develop qualities that defined much of her life: resilience, strong work ethic, humor, courage and unwavering love for family.

After graduating from Rhinelander High School, Dolores worked as a hostess in a cafe in Milwaukee, where she met her true love, William “Bill” Nolechek, the manager of the cafe. They soon married on November 13, 1954, and were married for 47 years before the passing of Bill. Together they resided in Thorp, where they raised a large family of 7 children. The household grew to carry a loud and demonstrative tone filled with hugs and affection on a regular basis. Dolores took great care of her home both inside and out. She loved her home and had an eye for design creating a beautiful atmosphere for her family. At the same time she enjoyed working outdoors.

Dolores was active in the family business, Nolechek’s Meats, where she was responsible for the bookkeeping and payroll for years. She was renowned for being an amazing cook and would take any end piece of meat Bill brought home from the Locker Plant and with it create a gourmet meal! She was so very fond of plants and flowers and passed on her green thumb to several of her children. Cross stitch was a favorite pastime for Dolores, and she spent hours creating Christmas stockings, wall art, and so many of these heirlooms her family will forever hold dear. For a time, she made her own wine and loved to cheer on the Green Bay Packers and the Thorp Cardinals! She enjoyed playing bridge with her lady friends over the decades. She was a great and passionate winner but not so passionate when it came to losing.

Dolores was dedicated to making lasting family memories involving hours of rigorous packing (and unpacking) for summer weekend trips to Lake Holcombe and Lake Superior in Bayfield. She and Bill even dared to take a road trip with the entire family to Albuquerque, NM in their Ford station wagon with pop-up camper in tow! She was brave, indeed.

Dolores will always be remembered by her great sense of humor! Her intrinsic comic quality refreshed those around her and certainly promoted the longevity of her own life. “A merry heart does good like medicine.” Many moments of humor and joy will forever live on in the ones she loved. Her children can recall in the years past when they might have asked her for something a bit much. She would quickly respond, pointing her finger, “I have 3 words for you! ‘For, get, it’”! Yes, she managed the household well allowing for her light-hearted humor to keep the family smiling.

Dolores loved the Lord and was a member of the St. Bernard-St. Hedwig Catholic Church for many years. She is survived by her children: Molly (Otis) Bergeron of Fairview, TN, Christine Dietrich of Thorp, Jennifer (Tom) Meckley of Conrath, Bill Nolechek of Thorp, Mary (Stanley) Lis of Thorp, Nancy (Gerry) Gardner of Austin, Texas, Kelly (Laurie) Nolechek of Thorp, along with 17 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. She is survived by her sisters, Diane Statz of Fort Atkinson, Patricia “Pat” Perlberg of Rhinelander, Paula Cook of Broomfield, CO, Stephanie (Tom) Dalka of Rhinelander, and sister-in-law Barbara (Richard) Cook of Rhinelander.

Dolores was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bill Nolechek, her daughter, Tracy Nolechek, her daughter-in-law, Barbara Nolechek, her son-in-law, Michael Dietrich, her grandson, Travis Dietrich, her great granddaughter, Rylee Kuhlman, and her brother, Richard “Dick” Cook, and sisters Carol Osterman and Judy Martin.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Dolores’s honor to St. Croix Hospice of Chippewa Falls, WI; www.hospicesupportfoundation.org/donate/, or if you prefer to donate by check, please make checks payable to: Hospice Support Foundation.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at St. Bernard-St. Hedwig Catholic Church in Thorp, with Rev. Stanley Michael Antony officiating. Burial will follow in St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday, from 9 a.m. until time of service.

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Obit: Slark, Mary Lee (1941 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Slark, Lentz, Ripp, Bredlau, Gotter, Lindner, Schlegel, Fitsum, Wolde, Allen, Kunda, Kushnir, Gehin, Stiemke, Coy, Bendzick

----Source: Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 11/6/2023

Slark, Mary Lee (11 August 1941 – 4 November 2023)

Mary Lee Slark, age 82 of Marshfield passed away on November 4, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

Mary was born August 11, 1941, in Madison, the daughter of Henry & Gertie (Lentz) Ripp. She was raised in Waunakee, graduating from Waunakee High School in 1959. On July 18, 1959, she married the love of her life Richard (Dick) Slark. They were blessed with 64 years of marriage. She was a loving, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was known for her great cooking, hospitality, patience and her door was always open for a hug or a special talk. Her family was the focus of her life, and she cherished the time she spent with family and friends. Mary worked various jobs over the years and did babysitting when her children were young. In 1969 Mary and Dick purchased a farm and moved to Granton, where she devoted her time to being a farm wife and raising their children. In 1988 she went back to school and got her medical assistant degree. She started work as a medical assistant at the Marshfield Clinic in 1990, retiring in 2010. Mary enjoyed reading and watching the Packers. She and Dick also enjoyed traveling or just heading to the lake for a day of fishing.

Mary will be dearly missed by her husband, Dick of Marshfield; her five children: Debbie (Brian) Bredlau of Owen, Mike (Lisa) Slark of Chaska, MN, Vicki Gotter, Sheri (Matt Lindner) Slark, and Rick Slark all of Marshfield. Twelve grandchildren: Sheena (Jake) Schlegel, Megan Bredlau, Tasha (Fitsum) Wolde, Derek (Brianna) Gotter, Brittany (Chad) Allen, Bailey Slark, Brandon (Madeleine Kunda) Bredlau, Cody (Michelle) Slark, Jered Gotter, Cortnie (Alex) Bendzick, Skyler Slark, Isaac (Val Kushnir) Slark. Ten great-grandchildren: Jeremiah, Isaiah, Jonah, Ezra, Judah Schlegel, Elias Wolde, Josephina and Ruby Gotter, Gunner Slark, and Wyatt Bendzick. She is further survived by her brother-in law and sister-in-law Dean and Diane Slark of Sauk City, sister-in-law Elaine (Charlie) Gehin of Waunakee and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; in-laws Glenn and Susie Slark, brothers; Henry (Porky) Ripp and James (Jim) Ripp, sister-in-law Donna Stiemke, nephew; James Slark, niece; Jody (Slark) Coy.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church, Marshfield. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the services. Interment will be at The Gates of Heaven Cemetery, with grandsons as pallbearers.

The family would like to thank all of the staff from St. Croix Hospice for helping her on her journey. A memorial will be established at a later date.

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Obit: Teter, Bradley Jason (1975 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Teter, Sternitzky, Kiral, Schoessow, Kasner

----Source: Gesche Funeral Home (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 11/6/2023

Teter, Bradley Jason (11 November 1975 – 5 November 2023)

Bradley Jason Teter born to Dale and Barbara (Sternitzky) Teter on November 11, 1975, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 5, 2023, after 17 years of a courageous battle with cancer.

Bradley went to Granton Public Schools. He obtained his American Farmer Degree, and graduated Magna Com Laud from the University of Wisconsin - Stout, with a major in math. He worked at Skyward in Stevens Point, WI, as a software engineer since 2006, and enjoyed being with his coworkers.

Bradley enjoyed time outdoors with his black Labradors, hunting, four-wheeling, boating, waterskiing, making maple syrup, baking and cooking, and telling funny stories. He enjoyed being with his family and relatives and will be missed very much. He will always be remembered for his great sense of humor and incredible smile.

He is survived by his parents, Dale and Barbara Teter, brother, Brian (Brenda) Teter, nephews, Austin (Lia) Teter, Daniel Kiral, a niece, Mara Teter, great niece, Lily Teter, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral Services for Bradley will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Granton. Pastor Daniel Schoessow will officiate. Music will be provided by Tom Haag, organist, and Dallas and Stephanie Kasner, musicians. Interment will be in the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 18th at the church.

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

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.Obit: Loberg, Judith K. (1946 – 2023)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Loberg, Briski, Gulczynski, Lammar, Nelson, Ruben, Livingston, , Rislove, Marx, Furlong, Schreiner

----Source: Family Album

Loberg, Judith K. (4 Apr 1946 – 7 Nov 2023)

Judith (Judy) Kay Loberg, 77 of Christie passed away peacefully on November 7, 2023 at the Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center surrounded by her loving family.

Judy was born on April 4, 1946 in Marshfield, the daughter of Florian and Angeline (Briski) Gulczinski. She married the love of her life Orville Loberg on August 6, 1966. Together they raised three children on their family farm. Judy was also the proud grandmother to six grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

After High School graduation, Judy had various jobs. She was a 4H leader, worked for Gaier Construction, ASCS, the Neillsville Hospital and most importantly was a farmer's wife and mother. Judy's love of art led her to pursue a degree from UW Stevens Point in Art Education. She then became a teacher at the Spencer School District. Judy loved to garden and paint. She also loved her many plants and fish.

Judy is survived by her loving husband of 57 years Orville, her children Charlene Loberg, Keith (Tammy) Loberg, and Angele (Pete) Lammar; Grandchildren Emily (Nik) Nelson, Arielle (Zach) Ruben, Marlana (Matthew) Livingston, Victoria (Justin Yaron) Lammar, Darrin Loberg, and Dayne Loberg; Great Grandchildren Kora and Mia Nelson, Josephine Ruben, Henry and Liliana Livingston; sisters Janice (Dick Rislove) Marx and Rita Furlong; Brother Rodney (Dawn) Gulczinski, Sister-in-law Sharon Schreiner and many nieces and nephews. Judy was preceded in death by her parents Angeline and Florian Gulczinski, father and mother-in-law Kenneth and Stella Loberg, brother-in-laws Mike Marx and Chuck Schreiner, and niece Kelly Furlong.

Judy touched many lives through her kindness. Though she may no longer be with us, her legacy lives on in the hearts of those she leaves behind. She reminds us to savor every moment, cherish our loved ones and never waiver in our faith. May her soul find eternal peace with her Lord, and her memory continue to brighten our lives like a ray of sunshine on a crisp autumn morning.

A special thank you to the staff at ProMedica Hospice, Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center and Marshfield Medical Center for the care and support they provided.

A visitation for Judy will be held on November 10 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville. Funeral services will be on November 11, visitation at 9:30 AM and services at 10:30 AM at St. Mary's Church in Greenwood. The Celebrant will be Fr. Patrick McConnell, Music will be provided by Mary Jo Gregorich, organist and Arielle Ruben, Soloist. Interment will be at the Marie Louise Chapel Cemetery in Christie. A meal will follow at St. Mary's Church.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Darrin Loberg, Dayne Loberg, Matthew Livingston, nephews, Jason Marx, Jonathon Marx and cousin, Matt Peterson.

Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com.

The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Judy's family with funeral arrangements.

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