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Bio: Martin, Erin – First Responder of the Year Award (2023)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Martin, Rozar


----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 01 Nov 2023

During a recent Wisconsin Assembly Floor Session, Rep. Donna Rozar (R Marshfield) honored Erin Martin, a volunteer firefighter/first responder from the Chili/Fremont Fire Department as the 69th Assembly District’s First Responder of the Year.

All Assembly representatives had the opportunity to seek nominations and award a first responder from their district. The First Responder of the Year Award is a special program in the Wisconsin State Assembly that recognizes and honors first responders who go above and beyond the call of duty in serving their community.

For 2023, Erin Martin of Chili was nominated and selected as this year’s honoree from the 69th Assembly District. Erin has over 25 years of experience with the Chili/ Fremont Fire Department, achieving the rank of lieutenant and currently serving as the president of the department.

“She has displayed remarkable skill and talent in leading the department,” Rozar wrote in an Oct. 18 press release. “To prevent citizens from bearing the expense of a new fire hall and community center, Erin secured a grant for its construction. She serves with genuine empathy during stressful calls, and provides compassionate care to those she serves.

“From responding to emergency calls, to leading the department with thoughtful strategic planning and vision, Erin is willing to do what is necessary to bring quality services to her community. Her leadership is exceptional and I am honored to recognize her in the Wisconsin State Assembly as the 69th Assembly District’s First Responder of the Year.”

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Obit:  Hanne, Arlyn (1944 -  2023)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Hanne, Syring, Bohn, Kowalski, Wilebski, O'Heron

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 01 Nov 2023

Hanne, Arlyn (15 Jan 1944 - 29 Oct 2023)
 

Arlyn Hanne joined his parents, Harold and Irene (Syring) Hanne, in heaven, on October 29, 2023. He was born in Colby on January 15, 1944. Arlyn graduated from Colby High School in 1962. While growing up on the family farm, he raised a crow and trained it to sit on his shoulder.

After graduation, Arlyn went where opportunity and advancements took him, first cultivating his family farm while working at Trailblazer and raising his young family. He also worked at Wick Building Systems, Wausau Engineered Bodies, and Wausau Homes. When Arlyn grew tired of problem solving and answering phones, he turned his off and took a job driving an 18-wheeler. He retired from Golden Guernsey Dairy in 2006 after 22 years of service and many safety awards.

Arlyn was generous with his time and support. He always noticed the good in people and was free with his compliments for a job well done, but he was a realist and didn’t take people, situations, or the world for granted.

He loved his dogs, especially  Augie, Buford and B J. The outdoors called to him. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, camping, and traveling. His adventures took him to 48 of the 50 states and included Canada and Mexico.

Arlyn was a family man, and he loved and raised his children: Ken (Nancy) Hanne, Mahtomedi, Minn., Keith Hanne, Park Falls, and Lisa Hanne, Wausau. He married Judy (Bohn) in 1989 in the home they built together and became the father to her children: Lee Kowalski, Morresville, N.C., Rebecca Wilebski, Fredericksburg, Va., and Andrew O’Heron, Middleton. Besides his children, Arlyn’s memory will live on through his 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arlyn may have been an only child, but his “family” is huge. He was friendly with everyone and could take on large groups like he was born to do it. He will be greatly missed by all those lives he touched.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, Nov. 3 from 2 - 6 p.m. at Brainard Funeral Home Everest Chapel, 5712 Memorial Court, Weston. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to: Aspirus at Home Hospice.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to Jason and all of the staff at Aspirus at Home Hospice for the love and care given to Arlyn and his family.

You’ve earned your wings, so fly, and continue to watch over us.

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Bio: Ramer, Son of Mr. & Mrs. Morris (Birth – 20 Mar 1975)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Ramer

----Source: Thorp Courier (Thorp, Clark Co., Wis.) 03 Apr 1975

Born on March 20, 1975 at the Stanley Hospital, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Morris Ramer, Route 1, Box 49, Thorp.

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Obit: Phillips, Mary (1908 –1975)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Phillips, Framer, Bjorn, Hardrath

----Source: Thorp Courier (Thorp, Clark Co., Wis.) 03 Apr 1975

Phillips, Mary (12 Aug 1908 – 29 Mar 1975)

Services for Mrs. Uno (Mary) Phillips, 66, Route 1, Owen, were at 3 p.m. Tuesday at St. Katherine’s Episcopal Church in Owen. Mrs. Phillips died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield, where she had been a patient since March 12.

The Rev. Alexander Framer, pastor, officiated. Burial was in Withee Riverside Cemetery.

The former Mary Bjorn was born August 12, 1908 at De Kalb, Illinois. She was married to Uno Phillips on May 22, 1928 at Withee. He survives.

The couple had lived in the Owen area all their married life. She had worked at the Master Package Corporation here from 1946 until 1970.

She was a member of St. Katherine’s Episcopal Church.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Russell, Owen, and Duane, Chicago; a sister, Mrs. Doris Hardrath, Salem, Oregon; a brother, Theodore Bjorn, Chicago; 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

A brother preceded her in death.

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Bio: Erickson, Dennis F. – Completes Specialized Course (Mar 1975)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Erickson

----Source: Thorp Courier (Thorp, Clark Co., Wis.) 03 Apr 1975

Shepard AFB, Texas has announced the graduation of Airman Dennis F. Erickson of Withee, Wisconsin from the U.S. Air Forces’s Water and Sanitation Specialist course conducted by the Air Training Command.

Airman Erickson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Erickson of Withee, studied water and waste management processes. Completion of the course enables him to receive academic credits through the Community College of the Air Force.

Airman Erickson is a 1972 graduate of Owen-Withee Senior High School, Owen, Wisconsin.

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Obit: Slachetka, Joseph (1892 – 1975)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Slachetka, Marek, Fraudel, Byers, Stachnik, Slachetka, Smith, Bobczek

----Source: Thorp Courier (Thorp, Clark Co., Wis.) 24 Apr 1975

Slachetka, Joseph (6 Mar 1892 – 8 Apr 1975)

Joseph Slachetka, 83, died April 8, 1975 at the Luther Hospital, Eau Claire, after a lingering illness. Mr. Slachetka was born in Poland 83 years ago, coming to the states at the age of 20. He was united in marriage to Antonia Marek at Chicago, Illinois. They farmed in the Thorp area before moving to the city of Thorp.

Funeral services were held at the Thorp Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, April 11 at 1:30 p.m., with Jerome Fraudel and Roger Byers officiating. Burial was made in the East Thorp Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons, Michael Stachnik, Don Stachnik, Robert Slachetka, John Slachetka, Jr., David Slachetka, and Gary Smith.

Surviving are his wife, Antonia Slachetka; three sons, John Slachetka of Withee, Henry Slachetka of Chicago, Stanley Slachetka of Medford; two daughters, Pauline Stachnik of Thorp and Irene Smith of Lake Geneva; two sisters, Polly Slachetka in Poland and Frances Bobczek of Chicago.

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Bio: Asselin, Julie – Contest Recognition (Apr 1975)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Asselin

----Source: Thorp Courier (Thorp, Clark Co., Wis.) 10 Apr 1975

Julie Asselin, Thorp, won third place in the Wisconsin Office Education Contest Recently. She is a Business Education student at District One Technical Institute, Eau Claire.

Julie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Asselin of Thorp, Wisconsin.

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Bio: Palmer, Greg – State Farmer Degree (Apr 1975)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Palmer

----Source: Thorp Courier (Thorp, Clark Co., Wis.) 24 Apr 1975

Greg Palmer of Thorp has been nominated to receive the State Farmer Degree, highest degree presented by the Wisconsin Association of Future Farmers of America.

Greg was nominated for the degree by the Thorp FFA Chapter.

Greg is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Palmer of Thorp, and is currently farming in the Thorp area.

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Bio: Gudmundson, Zandra E./Slowiak, Gerald G. – Marriage License (April 1975)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Gudmundson, Slowiak

----Source: Thorp Courier (Thorp, Clark Co., Wis.) 24 Apr 1975

Gerald J. Slowiak, Route 1, Thorp, and Zandra Gudmundson, Thorp, obtained their marriage license on April 10, 1975.

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Obit: Tisdale, Mary (1894 –1975)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Tisdale, Sachs, Russel, Harper, Beranek, Sullivan

----Source: Thorp Courier (Thorp, Clark Co., Wis.) 24 Apr 1975

Tisdale, Mary (21 Sep 1894 – 22 Apr 1975)

Mrs. Mary Tisdale of Greenwood died at the Stanley Victory Memorial hospital, Tuesday, April 22, 1975.

She was born September 21, 1894 to Carl and Wilhelmina Sachs in the Town of Reseburg, Clark County. She was united in marriage to Henry Tisdale.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry, in 1964; and one brother, Walter, in 1972. She is survived by two brothers, Otto Sachs of Withee and Elmer Sachs of Owen; and four sisters, Mrs. Sidney (Amelia) Russell, Mrs. Bertha Russell, Eau Claire, Mrs. Martha Harper of Augusta, and Mrs. Minnie Beranek of Chippewa Falls.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Robert Sullivan at the Kraut-Maurina Funeral Home in Owen, Friday, April 25, 1975 at 1:30 p.m. Burial was made in Riverside Cemetery.