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Bio: Boening, Mary L. (Birth - 1956)

Contact: Stan

Email: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Boening, Luoma

----Source: OWEN ENTERPRISE (Owen, Clark County, Wis.) 07/12/1956

A/2c and Mrs. Robert Boening of Rantoul Field, Ill., are the proud parents of a daughter, Mary Louis, weighing six pounds and 12 ounces.  Word of the infant’s birth was received here by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Eino Luoma Monday night.

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News: Clark County Ravaged by Last Week’s Storm System (2024)

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

Surnames: Much, Kopf, Loertscher, Guralski, Rohdes, Brost, Thornton, Haines

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 5/29/2024

Clark County Ravaged by Last Week’s Storm System (21 May 2024)

By Edward Dubois

Communities in Clark County spent the last week recovering from a tornado that hit the area May 21. The storm cell was made of two parts: a central cell and another line of storms in a crescent to the main cell’s northwest. The system had formed south of Wisconsin and proceeded in a northeast trajectory.

Multiple tornados were reported across the state. The one that touched down in Clark County did so outside of Unity before moving into town, causing damage to multiple homes, businesses, city properties, vehicles and trees.

Officials from the National Weather Service out of Green Bay reported winds of 105 miles per hours, putting the tornado on the “high end” of an EF-1.

During the storm, the Clark Electric Cooperative reported over 2,000 of its members were without power across its service area and later posted images of metal debris that had taken down powerlines.

In Unity, some residents only had seconds to seek shelter after realizing the storm had spawned a tornado.

“It all happened so fast,” Dawn Much said.

She and her son, Brody Much, were sitting in their living room when the windows went dark, making them rush from their living room for their basement. The storm hit before they reached it.
The Much’s fence was obliterated, and the car-cover portion of their home collapsed onto a family vehicle. The home’s antenna was went at roof level in a 90 degree angle toward the ground., and the first panes of a few double-paned windows were smashed.

The damage to her home was not the only concern on her mind. Dawn Much said with no power, there was no access to well water, which she and other residents depended on.

With no power, the electrical cables that had fallen in places across town did not pose a risk of electrocution, but were hazardous later to vehicles helping to clean.

Chunks of debris littered the ground and piled around homes, with much of it coming from Unity Cold Storage’s buildings, which lost much of their roofing, resulting in metal and insulation breaking windows and busting tree branches, creating hazards which threatened to fall onto homes referred to as “widow makers.”

Homes had patches of their roofs torn off and windows shattered.

James Kopf’s garage was ripped out of its concrete foundation and crumpled in his yard, nearly taking his electrical box off his home, too. His truck’s windshield was smashed in and hood dented by a falling tree limb.

Kopf’s Harley 2013 Street Glide, however, was completely untouched save for a covering of twigs and leaves.

While some homes suffered heavy damage, some only faired with cosmetic damage, such as the Loertscher home, which had some roof under-siding hanging off, but no other damage was apparent.
Kyle Guralski’s had one car totaled, and an oak tree nearly came down on his and his girlfriend’s home, yet the high winds tipped it in the opposite direction.

Guralski and his girlfriend were out of town, on the road, when the storm hit. Hauling a boat, the winds made it unsafe for them to remain in their vehicle, and the pair needed to take shelter in Stratford to wait out the storm.

The back of Guralski’s garage was ripped out, and the couple’s two-year-old roof might need replacing.

Multiple trees were ripped out of the ground by their roots. An oak tree, due to the damage it has sustained, needed to be chopped down.

Loyal was another area hit by the storms, with people raising concerns about the loss of power while the storm was ongoing, an issue which persisted until the next morning.

On First Street, trees were down in several yards, with one having collapsed onto a garage. A branch still hung in a set of power lines the morning of May 22, which needed to be cleared before utility crews could turn back on power. The street was cordoned off with mobile road barriers.

One tree still rested across nearly an entire road.



The Rohdes Dairy Farm in Greenwood sustained heavy damage in the May 21 storm that spawned a tornado in Clark County. Metal and other debris could be seen in the fields just north of the farm as well as in the fields along the south side of STH 98 for about a mile or two.

Nancy Curtain/Clark County Press

In Greenwood, the Rohdes Dairy Farm’s operation was destroyed; yet the home did not show any sign of damage. The calf barn lay in shambles, with debris across the surrounding fields up to a mile away.

The farm’s three silos were rendered useless. One had toppled after being removed from its concrete base, coming down on another barn, and the other two’s seals were broken by the dents put into the silos’ steal structures.

Along roads like CTH 10 by the Highground and on CTH 98 between Loyal and STH 73, power lines were down and needed replacing.

Official crews and volunteers got to work on areas heavily effected/damaged May 22, with officials appearing in Unity minutes after the devastation the night prior.

In Unity, Emily Loertscher helped her in-laws rake the debris out of their yard. Other homeowners met with friends, family, coworkers and complete strangers to salvage what could be saved while piling up debris for truck to haul away.

Amish community members went from home to home, offering to help rake the insulation into piles on the side of the road for pick-up. Meanwhile, construction equipment was used to remove hanging tree limbs.

The Unity Truck and Tractor Pull Association cancelled their event scheduled for May 25 and loaded the concession stand supplies into UTVs, donating the supplies to the Unity Memorial Hall for those in need to use, and information was being given to citizens such as where they could shower, and also where volunteers were needed to help.

Inside the Memorial Hall, village president Melissa Brost met with several officials, such as Clark County Emergency Management director Jason Thornton and Clark County Sheriff Scott Haines, along with representatives from the Wisconsin Emergency Management and the National Weather Service’s Green Bay and La Crosse branches.

Brost could give no estimation of the damages as of the time of reporting, but said there had been no injuries reported, and the clean-up had not progressed enough yet for a recovery plan to go into effect.

“We’re still in the first phase of, ‘take care of the immediate needs,’” Brost said.

In Greenwood, friends and family swarmed the Rohdes’ family farm to consolidate the debris into piles around the destroyed barns.

Sheboygan Warning Systems, the company which maintains the siren alarm system for Unity, made a Facebook post May 22, reading, “Last evening, a line of severe storms made its way across nearly the entire state of Wisconsin as well as Iowa, Minnesota and Illinois. We have seen photos this morning of the damage these storms have caused communities, and our thoughts and prayers are with them at this time.

“We would like to assist any community affected by these storms who are experiencing problems with their outdoor warning system. We are offering free outdoor warning system inspections to get your system back up and running. Any parts, repairs and upgrades will be discounted. Please contact us either on this page, email us at sales@swssirens.com,  or call (920) 287-4432 so we can assist your community.”

There were reports that Greenwood’s siren tower was damaged, and Unity lost five siren horns from their tower.

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School: NHS - Missoula Children’s Theatre Performs “The Secret Garden” (2024)

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

Surnames: Burnett, Ziebell, Lennox, Brisben, Fielding. McGill

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 5/29/2024

NHS-Missoula Children’s Theatre Performs “The Secret Garden” (2024)



Neillsville High School student Mireya Ziebell played the lead role as Mary Lennox in “The Secret Garden.” The play/musical was performed May 11 in the Neillsville High School Auditorium.

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The Missoula Children’s Theatre performed “The Secret Garden” at the Neillsville High School Auditorium May 11. Local students had five days to memorize their lines and the music. June Thompson/Clark County Press

By June Thompson

An adaptation of the children’s novel, “The Secret Garden” was performed by the Missoula Children’s Theatre at the Neillsville High School Auditorium May 11. The students selected for acting roles had five days to rehearse their lines and music.

“The Secret Garden” was written by Frances Hodgson Burnett. It is a story of Mary Lennox who is orphaned and sent to live at her uncle’s home in England. Mary is a spoiled child who finds the secret garden and it has been neglected. With attention, the garden blossoms, and Mary and her sick cousin, Colin, find health and happiness.

Neillsville High School student Mireya Ziebell played the role of Mary Lennox. “It’s one of the bigger roles I’ve played,” said Ziebell. “I like how sassy and angry Mary is. She is a fun character to play.” According to Mary Lennox, “there’s no day like today.”

With only five days to memorize her lines and the music, Ziebell didn’t have a problem with that. “I have a pretty good memory,” she said. “I enjoyed how much fun we had. I love performing.” Ziebell plans to audition for other plays/musicals.

The Missoula Children’s Theatre has two tour directors/actors, Eliza Brisben and Mandi Fielding. They tour all 50 states and international locations. The theatre is based in Missoula, Montana. It is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts.

This musical rendition of the “The Secret Garden” was adapted by Michael McGill.

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Obit: Evenson, Oscar L. (1897 - 1980)

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

Surnames: Evenson, Cornwell, Wojcichowski, Sanders, Varisco, Warner, Olson, Pirkus, Shepherd

----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 8/19/1980

Evenson, Oscar L. (1 August 1897- 18 August 1980)

Withee - Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Maurina Funeral Home, Owen, for former resident Oscar L. Evenson. Rev. Margaret Shepherd is to officiate. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery at Withee.

Mr. Evenson, 83, Route 1, Lake Mills, died at 3:48 a.m. Monday, August 18, at Harvard Community Hospital, Harvard, Ill. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Mr. Evenson was born August 1, 1897, in Stanley and was married there April 29, 1923, to Lulu Mae Cornwell. A World War I veteran, Mr. Evenson worked as a steam engineer at different lumber companies.

He is survived by one son, Willis, Foreston, Ill.; three daughters, Mrs. Leo (Caroline) Wojciechowski, Harvard, Ill., Mrs. Robert (Hilda) Saunders, Capron, Ill., and Mrs. James (Lea Rae) Varisco, Lake Mills; a brother John, Gilman; three sisters, Mrs. Laura Warner, Chippewa Falls, Mrs. Susan Olson, Altoona, and Mrs. Phoebe Pirkus, Colby; 24 grandchildren; and 30 great grandchildren.

His wife died October 30, 1978. Two brothers and a sister also are deceased.

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Obit: Mondloch, Allen John (1939 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Mondloch, Hardinger, Schade, Dillon, Weichelt

----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 5/31/2024

Mondloch, Allen John (9 August 1939 – 11 October 2023) With Flag

Our father, Allen John Mondloch, 84, passed away peacefully on 11 October 2023.

He was born 9 August 1939. He was 1 of 10 children 2 sisters and 7 brothers all who have preceded him in death.

Allen joined the US Navy in 1958 and served honorably for 4 years this included 2 years aboard the USS San Marcos as a Gunners Mate. He loved to share stories about his time in the Navy. On April 8th, 1961, Allen married the love of his life Sandra L. Hardinger in Marshfield. After their time in Norfolk with the US Navy, Sandy and Allen moved to Spencer, to begin building their home and raise their family.

During his time in Spencer, Allen worked as a welder, and a craftsman for Trailblazer and Bock Industries as well at the Marshfield scrap yard. He loved to weld and construct items such as snowmobile and utility trailers, leaf collectors and snowblowers. He built his own car at the mere age of 15 years of age. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and snowmobiling at the family cabin, the Broken Bone Lodge.

Allen was preceded in death by his beloved wife Sandy on 26 January 2000. He is survived by his 3 children Laurie Mondloch, Keith Mondloch (Laurie), Brian Mondloch (MaryJo). His grandchildren Stacee Shade, Danielle Dillon (Matt), Dustin Mondloch (Danielle), Aaron Mondloch (Brittany) and Timothy Mondloch (fiancé Brianna). His great grandchildren Kaydance Schade and Cole and Lennox Mondloch. His sisters-in-law, Sharon Hardinger and Mary Lou Weichelt (Marc). Brothers-in-law, Allen, Thomas and Kenneth Hardinger, his Godson Christopher Hardinger (Lisa) and numerous nieces and nephews.

The Mondloch family would like to thank the Compasses Hospice and the Veterans Administration for the compassionate care provided and assistance during this very difficult time. The family requests in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Cancer Society.

The family of Allen will be holding a reception on June 21, 2024, at 9:30 am at Melody Garden 1200 S. Oak Ave. in Marshfield and graveside service will be held at West Spencer Cemetery at 12:00 pm the same day.

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Obit: Walker, Gloria Jean (1948 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Weister, Walker, Taylor

----Source: Rembs Funeral Home (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 5/31/2024

Walker, Gloria Jean (11 August 1948 – 29 May 2024)

Gloria Jean Walker, 75, of Marshfield, passed away peacefully on May 29th, 2024, with her family by her side.

Gloria was born on August 11, 1948, to Edward and Celia Weister in Marshfield. She graduated from Marshfield Senior High School in 1966. After graduation she traveled to Hot Springs, Arkansas, making her home there for several years. In September of 1976 she met the love of her life, Joe Walker. They were united in marriage on October 13, 1978, in Shreveport, Louisiana and lived there until moving to Loyal, WI. While in Loyal, Gloria ran 2nd Time Around resale shop. In August 2009, Gloria and Joe moved to McGhee, Arkansas. She opened a resale shop until her retirement in 2015. Gloria was well known for great cooking and baking. She would set up her miniature Christmas village for over 30 years. After her husband passed in February 2021, Gloria moved back to Wisconsin.

Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, brother Joseph and sister in law Dawn Weister. She is survived by brothers Henry “Butch” Weister and Gary Weister, sisters Debra (Bob) Kelly and Barb Barber, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to her special friend Gay Taylor and Compassus Home Health Care.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, June 16, 2024, from 4:30 – 8:00 pm at Wildwood Station Wildwood Park, Marshfield, Wisconsin.

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Obit: Bohman, Debra Jean (1962 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Bowman, Hebert, Oestreich, Adams, Owen, Oppert, Delis, Schwanz

----Source: Life Tributes Funeral Home (Spencer, Clark Co., WI) 6/4/2024

Bohman, Debra Jean (4 July 1962 – 2 June 2024)

Debra J. Bohman, age 61, of Spencer, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at UW-Health University Hospital in Madison.

Honorary pallbearer is Corey Adams. Corey gave Debra 13 more wonderful years of living by donating his lungs to her. We are forever grateful.

Debra Jean was born on July 4, 1962, in Marshfield to Richard and Lois (Hebert) Oestreich. She was a graduate of Spencer High School, class of 1980. On May 14, 1988, she was united in marriage to Patrick Bohman at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spencer. She was employed at the former Saint Joseph Hospital in Marshfield both as a nursing assistant and as a pharmacy technician. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Spencer.

To know Debra meant you knew her love of garage sales. She loved going around to the area garage sales to see if she could find some good deals but also enjoyed hosting her own garage sales. Her home was always decorated with beautiful seasons and holiday themes with every decoration placed “just right”. With her endless care and compassion, Debra continued to care for others with simple visits and health care checks. She will be sadly missed.

Those who will cherish her memory include her loving husband of 36 years, Patrick Bohman of Spencer; her son, Jesse (Jessica) Bohman of Marshfield; her father, Dick Oestreich of Spencer; her siblings, Susan (Gary) Owen of Viroqua, Gary (Joyce) Oestreich of Riplinger and Greg Oestreich of Spencer; and her nieces and nephews, Seth Oppert, Eric (Jamie) Oppert, Lisa (Rick) Delis, Tina Oestreich and Sara Oestreich along with brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, former co-workers, other relatives and countless dear friends. Lastly, she is survived by her beloved canine companions: Sadie and Lexi.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Lois Oestreich and two brothers: Mike and David Oestreich.

A memorial service will be held at 1 P.M. on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Spencer. Rev. Chris Schwanz will officiate. Family and friends are invited to gather at the church on Saturday from 10 A.M. until the time of services. The honor of pallbearer belongs to Scott, Krista, Chelsea, Kyle and Katie Adams.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Debra’s name may be directed to either the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation-Wisconsin Chapter or to UW Health Organ and Tissue Donation Program.

Debra’s arrangements are under the care of Life Tributes Funeral Home-Spencer. To share a memory or offer condolences, please visit www.lifetributesfuneralhome.com.

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Obit: Iverson, Elmer Harley (1938 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Iverson, Ramsrud, Dachel, Belger, Schmitt, Goettl, Sippel, Pierce, Koskovich, O’Conner, Rogus, Billings

----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Thorp, Clark Co., WI) 6/2/2024

Iverson, Elmer Harley (12 October 1938 – 30 May 2024)

Elmer H. Iverson age 85, of Thorp, passed away at home on Thursday, May 30, 2024.

Elmer Harley Iverson was born on October 12, 1938, in Bagley, MN to Hans and Elise (Ramsrud) Iverson. He was raised on the family farm and received his education in the Bagley area. Elmer was united in marriage to Betty A. Dachel on August 19, 1961, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Chippewa Falls. He was a state patrol trooper, over the road truck driver for multiple years, and retired from driving tour bus for Holiday Travel, traveling to every state, Alaska being his favorite.
Elmer always enjoyed hunting and going to “the land” with his children and grandchildren. He loved working with his hands, and built and remodeled many homes for his family over the years. Elmer also had a great love for eagles, and collected many statues and wall hangings of them.

There are not enough words in the world to describe his personality. Throughout his life with family and friends, Elmer always had a cheerful and humble presence in all situations. He had a contagious personality, and brought joy to every room he entered. Elmer always liked to be behind the wheel for the next adventure, and loved taking in all the sights while on a road trip. His heart and compassion for others surpassed his love and passion for anything else. He truly had a light-hearted personality and made laughter come easy, making others feel comfortable, joyful and welcomed. Above all else, he was honest, humble, kind-hearted, loyal, and a blessing to his family, friends and everyone that met him. The memories with Elmer will always be cherished.

He will be dearly missed by his beloved wife and best friend, Betty, of Thorp; one son: Dennis (Sharon) Iverson of Jim Falls; two daughters: Holly (Dave) Belger Eau Claire, and Melissa (John) Schmitt of Thorp; eight very well loved grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; three brothers: Ernie (Elsie) Iverson of La Crescent, MN, Sam (Pam) Iverson of Orr, MN and John (Loretta) Iverson of Spring Grove, MN; brother-in-law: Leon (Janice) Dachel of Cadott; sisters-in-law: Pat Goettl and Vicki (Roger) Sippel, both of Chippewa Falls; nieces, nephews, other relatives and numerous friends.

Elmer was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Ella Pierce and Mildred Koskovich; one brother: Allen Iverson; his mother-in-law: Josephine Koskovich; three brothers-in-law: Tony Koskovich, Robert Dachel and Roger Goettl; and two sisters-in-law: Helmi Iverson and Edith Iverson.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Thorp Funeral Home in Thorp. Chaplain James Billings will officiate, and burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Chippewa Falls. Pallbearers will be Nicki O’Connor, Todd Belger, Travis Iverson, Brent Rogus, Landon Iverson, Michael Schmitt, and Scott Belger. Visitation will be held at Thorp Funeral Home on Thursday from 9 a.m. until time of service.

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Obit: Langteau, Steven E. (1957 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Langteau, Hanna, Garrett, McDonnell

----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Abbotsford, Clark Co., WI) 6/3/2024)

Langteau, Steven E. (4 January 1957 – 31 May 2024)

Steven E. Langteau, age 67, of Stetsonville, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, May 31, 2024, at his home under the tender care of Compassus Hospice.

Steve was born on January 4, 1957, the son of Edward and Alice (Hanna) Langteau in Marshfield. He graduated from Medford High School and attended UW-Madison earning a degree in the Farm and Industry Short Course. On June 3, 1989, Steve was united in marriage to Kathryn in Stetsonville. Steve was a dairy farmer until 2017, worked for DHIA/AG Source in Colby for 26 years, and for the past 7 years worked at Witmer Furniture in Abbotsford.

After graduation from UW-Madison, Steve became a traveling fitter for Hanover-Hill Holsteins at World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI; Eastern Nationals in Harrisburg, PA; Western Nationals in California; and the Royal Winter Fair in Ontario, Canada until 1990. After that, he continued to show and fit his own cattle while teaching his children everything they would need to know about the Dairy showing culture and way of life. When Steve’s kids were grown and the farm was sold, he still participated in Dairy shows but from a different perspective, no longer an exhibitor but as a judge. His showing era came to an end, and within those many, many years he has owned cattle that were shown at Taylor County Fair, Clark County Fair, Central Wisconsin Fair in Wausau, Athens Fair, Marshfield Fair, District 4 Holstein shows and State Holstein show. Of all his showing accomplishments, he is most proud of showing at Athens for 40 consecutive years.

Steve was always there watching everything that his kids were doing. This included taking his children to practices, workshops or meetings in the mornings and in the evenings. Steve lived for his cows, and his children. He was always there for every race, match and tournament encouraging his children to be the best that they could be. When he became a grandpa, his life was blessed a little more. His grandson was his little buddy, and held a special place in his heart.

Steve was a member of Taylor County Fair Board, the Athens Fair Board, District Four Holstein Breeders, Taylor County 4-H Leader, sat on the Taylor County 4-H Federation, and was instrumental in starting the Medford and Athens FFA Alumni. In his younger days, he liked to ride bulls in the rodeo. Steve also enjoyed his bowling and pool leagues.

Steve is survived by his wife of 35 years, Kathy; two children: Joshua and Heidi (Garrett); one grandson; his brother, Philip (Vicki) Langteau; and other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Tiffany.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Stetsonville. The Very Rev. Patrick McConnell will officiate. Family and friends are welcome from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service Saturday at the church. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford is entrusted with the arrangements.

Memorials will be determined at a later date.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com. 

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

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Obit: Oestreich, Ellen R. (1953 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Oestreich, Randles, Krueger, Morrow, Polster, Cutting

----Source: Buchanan-Rembs Funeral Home (Pittsville, Wood Co., WI) 6/3/2024

Oestreich, Ellen R. (1 June 1953 – 1 June 2024)

Ellen R. Oestreich, 71, Abbotsford, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Abbotsford Health Care Center.

Ellen was born on June 1, 1953, in Alaska to Andrew and Barbara (Randles) Krueger. She graduated from Pittsville High School and later obtained her LPN license. She married Jack A. Oestreich on September 30, 1978, at United Church of Christ in Pittsville.

Ellen worked as an LPN for St Joseph's Hospital for over 30 years. She was always a proud member of the TnT Riders Motorcycle Club. She enjoyed riding her own bike. It was nothing for Ellen to take a road trip on her days off and do a couple hundred miles by herself and with friends. Ellen enjoyed crocheting and knitting.

Ellen and her husband Jack loved to travel. Sometimes it was on the bikes and other times is was in Jack's semi. On numerous occasions Ellen and Jack would take their "adopted daughters" on some road trips, for example, Great America, Renaissance Festivals and Club gatherings.

She is survived by her brother, Andrew Krueger of Texas, adopted special daughter, Jen Morrow, brother in law, Ted Oestreich of Auburndale, nephew, Andew C. Krueger, and great nephew, Andrew D. Krueger.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 infant brothers, sister, Carole Krueger, adopted special daughter, Cheryl Polster Cutting, sister-in-law, Paula Krueger, and father and mother in law, Arnold and Carol Oestreich.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Buchanan/Rembs Funeral Home in Pittsville with visitation from 10:00 am until service time. The service will be streamed on www.facebook.com/rembsfuneralhomes.  Burial will follow at Mound Cemetery in Pittsville.

A special thanks to all those who helped care for Ellen since her Parkinsons diagnosis in 2015, especially Cheryl and Stef Willman, Inclusa, LSS, Serenity Living Abbotsford Nursing Home and Hope Hospice.

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Obit: Rothamer, Dale John (1945 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Rothamer, Poehnlein, Ward, Draxler, Cline, Overholt, Bruce, Blume, Dux, Domine

----Source: Rembs Funeral Home (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 6/1/2024

Rothamer, Dale John (16 January 1945 – 29 May 2024)

Dale John Rothamer, age 79, passed away peacefully at the House of the Dove on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.

Dale was born in Medford, to the late David Rothamer and Hannah (Poehnlein) Rothamer. Dale John Rothamer was born January 16, 1945, and lived on the family farm in Medford. In 1952, the family purchased the farm in Loyal that Dale later on purchased from his parents and farmed until the barn fire on March 27, 1997, when Dale decided to sell the farm at that time. After the sale of the farm, Dale moved to Lake Holcombe where he built a beautiful home out on a peninsula and worked at a lumber yard for a few years until selling and moving back to Marshfield to be closer to his kids and grandkids. He continued working in the lumber business for a number of years until retiring.

Dale first and foremost enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and the many other family and close friends he became so close with over the years. He loved all his animals while on the farm and upon moving to town, Dale quickly continued his love for animals that visited him at his home including many deer, tons of birds and a couple of ducks each year (that he called Diane and Dudley). Back in the day, Dale enjoyed showing off his polka dancing skills with his very close friend and dance partner, Barb. It was during his dancing years that he met many wonderful friends.

He was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Marshfield and when Dale was not able to attend church services in person, he “traveled most of his Sunday,” as he would tell everyone, attending a number of different services in different cities and states on TV.

Dale will be dearly missed by his 2 daughters, Shelli Rothamer of Marshfield and Staci (Neal) Ward of West Allis; 8 grandchildren, Amanda (George) Bruce, Justin (Kate) Rothamer, Kyle Rothamer, Tyler Draxler, Caleb Cline, Isaac (Shamaira) Cline, Olivia Rothamer and Shaylee Overholt; 8 great-grandchildren, Jaggyr, Jax and Julian Rothamer, Hudson and Caitlin Bruce, Harper Blume, Judd Rothamer and Theo Cline; special life-long friend, Barb Dux, Marshfield; one brother, Lee (JoAnne) Rothamer of Madison, two sisters-in-law, Marcie (Dennis) Rothamer of Phoenix, Arizona and Diane (Alan) Rothamer of River Falls, and many nieces, nephews and so many others that he grew very close with over his many years.

In Heaven, he was welcomed home by his parents, David and Hannah; three brothers, Dennis Rothamer, Gary Rothamer and Alan Rothamer and one sister, Shirley (Ronald) Domine; a sister-in-law, Marlene (Gary) Rothamer and a brother-in-law, Ronald Domine.

Services for Dale will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church in Marshfield, WI on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 11:00 am. Visitation will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church from 9:00 am until the beginning of services with burial at the West Spencer Cemetery immediately following church service. Pallbearers will be Kyle Rothamer, Justin Rothamer, Caleb Cline, Isaac Cline, Olivia Rothamer, Shaylee Overholt, George Bruce, and Neal Ward. The service will be streamed online at www.facebook.com/rembsfuneralhomes. 

In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate money to a memorial for dad’s gravestone.

We would like to thank the very wonderful, loving and caring staff on 6N at Marshfield Medical Center that dad called his “angels” along with the amazing staff at The House of the Dove where he spent his final days surrounded by the love of his family.

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Obit: Williams, James Robert Sr. (1954 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Williams, Fillipeck, Holmes, Noeldner, Brecht, Famiyeh

----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Greenwood, Clark Co., WI) 6/4/2024

Williams, James Robert Sr. (13 November 1954 – 3 June 2024)

James R. Williams, SR., age 69, of Willard, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, with his family by his side.

James Robert Williams was born on November 13, 1954, in Stanley, to Dewey and Clara (Fillipeck) Williams. He attended Reseburg country school and later Thorp elementary school. Jim graduated from Thorp High School in 1973. He was united in marriage to Diane F. Holmes on April 3, 1976, at St. Bernard-St. Hedwig Catholic Church in Thorp. Together, they farmed and raised four children. Dairy farming was his life. While farming, Jim also worked at Elmdale Cheese factory for 2 1/2 years, and he attended various agricultural related classes at Chippewa Valley Technical College. In 1988, they moved to Willard, where he purchased his second and last farm. In 2022, he sold the farm to his sons, James, Jr. and Adam.

Deer hunting was his favorite pastime. Jim "Never missed a season in 58 years." He also enjoyed fishing, going to the casino, and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. They were his prized possessions. Everybody loved "Papa."

He will be dearly missed by his wife of 48 years, Diane, of Willard; his four children: Jason (Trish) of Greenwood, James Jr. (Peggy Noeldner) of Greenwood, Heather (John) Brecht of Loyal, Adam (Emily) of Willard; six grandchildren: Parker, Kaden, Clara, Jack, Sonja, and Gus; one brother: Rollin Williams of New Berlin; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Richard and Darrel; one sister: Shirley Williams; and one granddaughter: Samantha Leigh Noeldner.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Cuddie Funeral Home in Greenwood, WI. Rev. Emmanuel Famiyeh will officiate, and burial will follow in Holy Family Catholic Cemetery in Willard. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, from 9 a.m. until time of service.