Obit: Boh, Janet M. (1951 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Boh, Pernsteiner, Tiedens, Lawton, Seif, Kuhl, Lezotte, Wheeler
----Source: Gesche Funeral Home (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 12/10/2023
Boh, Janet M. (8 November 1951 – 9 December 2023)
Janet M. Boh, age 72, of Neillsville, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023, at
the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.
She is survived by her loving husband, Franklin, her cherished children and
grandchildren, Julie (Troy) Tiedens of Black River Falls, Erica (Eric) Lawton of
Eleva, and Cindy (Dave) Seif of Granton, WI, grandchildren, Jackson Tiedens,
Ella Lawton, Tori and Sarah Seif.
She is also survived by her brother, Joey (Fritz) Pernsteiner, twin sister,
Janice (Wayne) Kuhl, sisters-in-law, Karen Pernsteiner and Bernadine (Leroy)
Lezotte. Janet is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and
nephews.
Janet was born on November 8, 1951, to Joe and Lucille Pernsteiner in Medford.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Lucille Pernsteiner, a
sister-in-law, Betty Pernsteiner, her brother, Tom Pernsteiner, sister and
brother-in-law, Maryann and Dan Wheeler and mother and father-in-law, Joe and
Bernice Boh.
There will be a private graveside burial at the Windfall Cemetery in Granton, in
the spring when the flowers are blooming.
Treasured in our hearts you'll stay until we meet again in heaven.
Memorials may be directed to the family for designation at a later date.
Online Condolences may be made at
www.geschefh.com. The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Janet's family.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Janet Boh,
please visit our flower store.
Obit: Dux, Dennis
Dale “Den” (1950 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Dux, Noeldner, Rhode. Counard, Pearson, Wilke, Suda, Micksch, Smith,
Hanson, Vanderkooy, Zimmerman
----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Loyal, Clark Co., WI) 12/10/2023
Dux, Dennis Dale “Den” (18 July 1950 – 7 December 2023) With Flag
Dennis D. "Den" Dux, age 73, of Fountain City, formerly of Loyal, passed away on
Thursday, December 7, 2023, at John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital in
Little Rock, Arkansas.
Dennis Dale Dux was born on July 18, 1950, in Marshfield, to Erwin H. and Martha
E. (Noeldner) Dux. He was raised on the family farm, and received his education
in Loyal, graduating from Loyal High School in 1968. After high school, he
worked on the farm with his father until entering the U.S. Army on October 22,
1970. Den served during the Vietnam War until his honorable discharge on May 8,
1972, earning a Bronze Star. He later moved to Madison, where he worked for the
Wisconsin Department of Transportation until his retirement. He returned to
Loyal in 1994 and lived there year-round until his mother's passing. Shortly
after, he moved to a home he purchased in Fountain City, where he spent the
summer months, and spent his winters at his home in Arkansas.
He had many interests, but especially loved: riding motorcycle, skiing, watching
Nascar, Badger and Packer football, bird watching, collecting, and buying and
selling just about anything. His attention to detail, record keeping,
maintenance and care were second to none. He loved tinkering and was able to fix
just about anything.
Dennis is survived by two sisters: Marjorie (Richard) Rohde of Greenwood, and
Sharon (Darrel) Counard of Richfield; one brother: Robert (Sue) Dux of Weston;
his loving partner: Becky Pearson of Knoxville, AR; nieces, nephews, & many
other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Celebration of Life for Den will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 15,
2023, at the American Legion Hall in Loyal, with Rev. Dan Zimmerman officiating.
Visitation will be held at the American Legion on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until 11
a.m. Burial will follow in the Lutheran Cemetery, in Loyal, with military rites
conducted by the Loyal American Legion Post #175. Pallbearers will be his nieces
and nephews: Tanya Wilke, Todd Rohde, Shannon Rohde, Sonia Suda, Jeff Counard,
Jenny Micksch, Kim Smith, Lisa Hanson, Denise Vanderkooy & Jason Dux.
Obit: Friemoth,
Milton (1935 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Friemoth, Chart, Senz, Deist, Sebesta, Nordman, Mayer, Michaud
----Source: Gesche Funeral Home (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 12/11/2023
Friemoth, Milton (16 March 1935 – 11 December 2023)
Milton Friemoth was born on March 16, 1935, to Frank and Margaret (Chart)
Friemoth. He was the 12th of their 16 children.
His first date with Yvonne Senz was at their Freshman Homecoming dance and they
have been together ever since. They were married on April 22, 1954, at St.
Peter's Catholic Church in East Troy. They began their married life on the
'House on the Hill', a property his father owned. After the birth of their 9th
child his Dad moved them to the 'Home Farm' since he felt they needed more
space. He farmed with his father until his Dad's passing and subsequently moved
his 12 children to Neillsville, on December 31st, 1968. They went on to have 3
more children, making their family complete with 8 sons and 7 daughters.
Milton loved fishing, hunting, card playing and wine, jerky and sausage making.
His wife shares that he loved to do everything big. If 30 lbs. of sausage was
the goal, he thought 60 lbs. was even better. This trend of going 'big' explains
his large family. He was an avid competitor in local tractor pulls, winning many
trophies that he dispersed to his children in his later years. He was a town of
York board member and then became chairman, serving the township for 16 years.
After he retired from farming, he began playing cards on Monday evenings and
Thursday afternoons with a group of like-minded friends (Tony Langreck, Terry
Marty, Joe Boden, LeRoy Lezotte, Butch Walter, Jim Smagacz, and Al Spaete),
enjoying conversation and a bit of his homemade wine, to make losing not so hard
to handle.
The cornerstone of his life was his Catholic Faith and his family. The love he
shared with his wife Yvonne is an inspiration to his children and grandchildren
alike. He was a proud farmer and raised his children with a love of God,
dedication to family and a wonderful work ethic that has helped them throughout
their lives.
He is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Margaret, his mother-in-law Ann
Deist and step-father-in-law Roy Deist, his father-in-law Theodore Senz,
brothers Fritz, Robert, Jim, Leo, Vincent and his sisters Margie, Betty, Bonnie,
Phylis, Rose Marie and Joan.
He is survived by his wife Yvonne, children; Roy (Sandy), Don (Rhonda), Lynn
(Rick) Sebesta, Kim, Kenny (Pam), Patti (Jacob) Nordman, Brian (Barb), Jill,
Sandy (Kevin) Mayer, Jack (Faye), Steve, Jeff (Deanna), Wayne (Dyan), Bev, and
Jenny, (38) grandchildren, (75) great-grandchildren and (6) great-great
grandchildren. His nieces and nephews, many of whom he has adopted in his heart
after the loss of their parents.
A special thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Marshfield Medical Center
Neillsville location for the great and compassionate care he received. A special
thanks for their patience with the huge number of family who needed to be with
him during his last days.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Milton will be held at 10:30 a.m.,
Saturday, December 16, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Neillsville. The
Celebrant will be Fr. Greg Michaud. Music will be provided by Rebekah Lehn,
organist and St. Mary's Choir. Interment will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery
in Neillsville at a later date. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.,
Friday and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Saturday at the church. A Knights of
Columbus Rosary Service will be held at 7:30 p.m., Friday also at the church.
Online Condolences may be made at
www.geschefh.com. The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Milton's family
with funeral arrangements.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Milton
Friemoth, please visit our flower store.
Obit: Leszewski,
Stanley A. “Stash” (1957 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Leszewski, Stockwell, Hazuga, Wolfert, Lasecki
----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Owen, Clark Co., WI) 12/12/2023
Leszewski, Stanley A. “Stash” (1 May 1957 – 4 December 2023) With Flag
Stanley “Stash” A. Leszewski, 66, of Owen, passed away on Monday, December 4,
2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the American Legion Hall in Lublin on
January 13, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Stash was born on May 1, 1957, the son of John and Helen (Stockwell) Leszewski
in Stanley. He enlisted in the U.S. Marines and was stationed at Camp Lejeune in
North Carolina from 1978-1982. Stash returned to the Thorp area where he farmed;
later moving to Owen where he farmed in the Town of Maplehurst. After retiring
from farming, he drove truck for 10 years.
On November 15, 1996, Stash was united in marriage to LuAnn Hazuga and later
divorced. Together they had two children, Tori and Jett.
Stash loved farming and collecting Farmall Tractors. He also enjoyed riding
motorcycle and listening to the Milwaukee Brewers. Stash was a member of the
Lublin American Legion Post #547.
Stash is survived by his two children: Tori Leszewski of Thorp, Jett Leszewski
(Ashley Wolfert) of Owen; three sisters: Eleanor Leszewski of KY, Arlene
Leszewski of AR and Julia Leszewski of Stanley; one niece, Ami Lasecki (Jason
Lasecki) of Shawano; other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his
parents and his brother, James Leszewski.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Stash, please visit
our floral store.
Obit: Marzinske,
Edwin H. “Cowboy” (1952 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Marzinske, Nelson, Drager, Staab, Rusnak, Geiger, Haring, Stuttgen,
Wild, Scheller, Block, Buss
----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Abbotsford, Clark Co., WI)
12/11/2023
Marzinske, Edwin H. “Cowboy” (5 June 1952 – 2 December 2023)
Edwin “Cowboy” H. Marzinske, Jr., age 71, of Dorchester, passed away surrounded
by his loving family on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the Colonial Center in
Colby under the tender care of St. Croix Hospice.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.
at Tim’s Northside Tavern in Colby.
Cowboy was born on June 5, 1952, the son of Edwin and Loretta (Nelson)
Marzinske, Sr. in Waseca, MN. He graduated from Abbotsford High School in 1970.
Cowboy married Nancy Drager in 1975 and they had three children. They later
divorced. He married Pamela Staab in 1996 and they had one child. They later
divorced.
Cowboy purchased the farm in the Dorchester area, and then worked various jobs
until injuring his back in 2005. He would never let anyone go without food,
clothing, or a roof over their heads and was always willing to help anyone out.
Cowboy worked hard all his life to provide for his family. He enjoyed
woodworking, riding horses and partying with his family and friends. He was
known as “Cowboy” because he always dressed like one and also had the moniker
“Abby Outlaw”.
Cowboy is survived by his children: Walter (Amie) Marzinske, Alisa (James)
Rusnak, Amanda Geiger (Greg Haring), Dakota Marzinske and Keith (Michelle)
Stuttgen; ten grandchildren: Montana Marzinske, Sierra Rusnak, Chentelle and
Riely Geiger, Abbie and Mia Marzinske and Samantha, Maria, Christopher and
Danielle Stuttgen; great-grandchildren: Arianna Rusnak, Octavia Wild, Callie
Scheller, Laiklynn and Oaklynn Block. He is further survived by his two sisters:
Diane Marzinske and Shirley Buss; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; a niece, Cheryl Buss, a nephew, Gary
Buss and a brother-in-law, Russell Buss.
We would like to thank Colonial Center Staff and St. Croix Hospice for all your
hard work and love through this.
Family and friends may express condolences online at
www.maurinaschilling.com.
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Cowboy, please visit our Tree
Store or plant a tree.
Obit: Rose, Shirley Jean (1936 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Rose, Coon, Dawson, Larocque, Hardrath, Erikson, Chingway, Edwards,
Shelley, Stahnke, Jones, Abegglen, Uhlig, Blasel, Kutil, Calhoun, Johnson, Dunn,
Leonard, Shinkle, Lavin, Hagen, Timn
----Source: Life Tributes Funeral Home (Spencer, Clark Co., WI) 12/12/2023
Rose, Shirley Jean (21May 1936 – 10 December 2023)
Shirley Jean Rose, age 87, residing in the Village of Unity, passed away at home
on Sunday, December 10, 2023.
Shirley was born on May 21, 1936, in Athens; daughter of Sidney and Flora (Coon)
Dawson. She was raised in Milan where she went to school. Shirley was united in
marriage to Aurele Larocque on October 3, 1953. They resided in Abbotsford where
they raised their family of 8. Shirley and Aurele later divorced in 1979. She
later married Raymond Rose until he passed away in 1994.
Shirley was a hard-working, loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and the
excellent title of great-grandmother to many. She worked for a few years at Post
in Owen, and then moved to Unity. She worked many years at Rays Market in Unity.
She enjoyed her time playing cards with her friends and family. She also loved
the outdoors, watching her birds and working in her flower gardens. For the last
10 years her companion was her kitty, Sassy.
Those who will cherish her memory include her children, Linda (Carl) Hardrath,
Cindy (Kirk) Erikson, Sandi (Jim) Chingway, Cheryl Edwards, Susie (Kevin)
Shelley, Jeremy Larocque and Jesse Larocque; her daughter-in-law, Jodi Larocque;
her sisters, Arlene Stahnke and Darlene Jones-Abegglen; her grandchildren, Kelly
(Kyle) Uhlig, Erin (Jody) Blasel, DeAnne Larocque, Ben (Anna) Kutil, Matt
(Bridget) Kutil, Nicole (Pete) Calhoun, Angela (Chad) Johnson, Jami (Rich) Dunn,
Josh Edwards, Shyanne Leonard, Trina Leonard, Adam (Tenille) Shelley, Sierra
(Brad) Shinkle, Makenzie Lavin, Chase Larocque, Trista Larocque, Brittany (Mark)
Hagen, Mya (Logan) Larocque, Taya Timm and 22 great-grandchildren.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Flora (Coon) Dawson;
her husband, Raymond Rose; her ex-husband, Aurele Larocque; her siblings,
Marian, Martin, Raymond, Susie, Elmer, Marcella, Tom, Billy and Winifred; her
son, Alan Larocque; her son-in-law, Al Erikson; her grandson, Jason Hardrath;
her great-granddaughter, Cierra Hardrath and her many Cocker Spaniel companions.
Shirley’s family would like to extend a huge thank you to St. Croix Hospice
(Lori, Molly and Bre) for all the wonderful help and support they have provided
over the last week. Also, to Susie and Kevin Shelley for opening their door to
have her come in and be in a loving and compassionate environment in her last
few days.
At this time there will be no service, but there will be a celebration of life
at a later date.
Shirley’s arrangements are under the care of Life Tributes Funeral Home-Spencer.
To share a memory or offer condolences, please visit
www.lifetributesfuneralhome.com.
Obit: Rued, Lois
Audrey (1929 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Rued, Hoffeditz, Hoffman, DeWitt, Tarr, Kaehn, Whitney, Johnson
----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Owen, Clark Co., WI) 12/12/2023
Rued, Lois Audrey (12 October 1929 – 10 December 2023)
Lois Audrey (Hoffman) Rued, age 94, entered this world on October 12, 1929,
being born to Oscar and Minnie Hoffeditz. She received the name of Mabel Minnie.
She had four living brothers, plus one that died as a baby. She was the little
girl that her family wanted. However, a few days after her birth, her mother
died. Soon she was adopted by Frank and Anna Frances Hoffman. Frank was a
farmer; he was also teaching school where the two oldest Hoffeditz sons were
attending, so they knew of the heartbreak the family felt. Frank and his wife
had one grown son F. DeWitt, so they all agreed to give this new baby a home.
They changed her name to Lois DeWitt and gave her the middle name of Audrey.
DeWitt later moved back to Iowa, where the family was originally from, and when
Lois was seven years old, her mother died. When Lois was in the 6th grade, the
family moved to Iowa, living on an adjoining farm of DeWitt’s and his wife
Marion.
Lois graduated from Maynard High School in 1947; she attended college in Cedar
Falls, and taught school for one year. She did several other things in her
younger years, such as being a nanny in Oak Park, Illinois, working in a radio
factory. She also worked in a hospital, in the obstetrics section and working as
a housekeeper. While working in a factory, she was required to provide a birth
certificate to prove her American citizenship. It was then they found out for a
certainty, that she was adopted. She met two of her birth brothers, who had also
been adopted and in a trip back to Wisconsin to visit them, she met her
husband-to-be, Stephen Rued.
When Lois was working as the second cook in Western Home, Cedar Falls, Iowa, she
and Steve were married on Dec. 6, 1957, in the chapel there, by the Rev. Dr.
Ward B. Tarr. And so she came back to Wisconsin, to spend the rest of her life.
She and Steve had one son, Alan David. After Allen was school age, Lois went to
work as a laundress at the Havenet Nursing Home in Owen. From there she
transferred to the Frederick Post Company, which became Teledyne, and from there
she retired. She also helped on the farm, in the fields and in the barn. She
always had cats that she loved and a dog that was always part of the family too.
Steve passed away on Friday, April 13, 2012, after 54 years with Lois. She went
to join him on December 10, 2023.
Lois is survived by her son, Alan David, many nieces and nephews, both from her
birth family, her adopted family and Steve’s family.
She was predeceased by both sets of parents, her father & mother-in-law, Paul &
Marion Rued, all of her brothers, her best friend, Lucy Kaehn, her niece, Mary
Anne Hoffman and her nephew, Jonathan Whitney.
Lois enjoyed life; a good joke, a happy laugh, a love of God- which she
occasionally shared with friends and her favorite job was driving for her
Mennonite friends. She will be missed.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 15, 2023, at
Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Owen. Scott Johnson will officiate. Interment
will follow at St. Paul’s Norwegian Cemetery in the Town of Hoard. Family and
friends are welcome from 9:00 a.m. until time of service Friday at the funeral
home.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Lois, please visit
our floral store.
Bio: Tibbett, Jason—Bagged 12-Point Buck (2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Tibbett
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 12/13/2023
Tibbett, Jason—Bagged 12-Point Buck (2023)
Jason Tibbett from Clark County bagged this 12-point buck during the deer
hunting season. Also pictured is his family hunting party.
Submitted photo
Bio: Tibbett, Rydge (First Bear - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Tibbett
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 12/13/2023
Tibbett, Rydge (First Bear - 2023)
This hunting season, Rydge Tibbett of Neillsville bagged his first bear near
Mercer with his hunting family, The Swamp Creek Bear Hunters. Rydge’s bear
weighed in at 214 lbs.
Submitted photo
News: Neillsville
- Donated Trees Ship Out to the Troops (2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Knoop, Vine
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 12/13/2023
Donated Trees Ship Out to the Troops (2023)
Neillsville area tree farmers Steve Knoop of R&S Tree Farms and Paul Vine of
Vine’s Christmas Trees delivered 80 trees to a Stevens Point drop-off site that
will be sent to Altus Air Force Base in Altus, OK, and Offuit Air Force Base in
Omaha, NE. Submitted photo
Neillsville-area tree farmers Steve Knoop of R&S Tree Farms and Paul Vine of
Vine’s Christmas Trees received a donation of trees from farms across Wisconsin
to Trees for Troops. The pair donated a total of 80 trees, delivered to a
Stevens Point drop-off site. This year, R&S and Vines trees are being sent to
Altus Air Force Base in Altus, OK and Offuit Air Force Base in Omaha, NB.
The Trees for Troops program supplies Christmas trees to military members and
their families across the country. For service members who have to stay on base
and cannot be home for Christmas, or families with a loved one serving overseas,
the trees bring a bit of holiday cheer.
This year, Wisconsin tree growers donated over 800 trees shipped to 77 military
bases. Since the program’s inception in 2005, Trees for Troops has delivered
nearly a quarter-million trees to U.S. troops.
“We are both proud to help brighten the Christmas of those who serve our
country,” said Knoop.
Obit:
Friedrichsen, Byron K. (1958 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Friedrichsen, Bruhn, Beardmore, Totzke
----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 12/12/2023
Friedrichsen, Byron K. (22 May 1958 – 12 December 2023)
Col. Bryan K. Friedrichsen, age 65, left this home on Tuesday, December 12,
2023, at Marshfield Medical Center and went to join his father in his heavenly
home.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 17, 2023,
at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield, where the visitation will be from 11:00 a.m.
until service time. Rev. Mark Krueger will officiate. The service will be
streamed online at
www.facebook.com/rembsfuneralhomes. Following the service, a time for
sharing memories and a meal will be served at Rembs Celebration Center.
Bryan was born on May 22, 1958, in Neillsville, the fourth of four children of
Robert and Corinne (Bruhn) Friedrichsen. He is a 1976 graduate of Pittsville
High School, where he excelled in wrestling, track and field, vocal music, and
forensics. He then attended the University of Wisconsin, Marshfield, Wood County
Campus. Bryan worked as an apprentice electrician, cattle A.I. technician,
operated a farm north of Spencer and became an auctioneer for Mid-State Auction,
also enjoying auctioneering for many charitable organizations. He was a real
estate broker and past president of Central Wisconsin Board of Realtors. He was
an active member of Christ Lutheran Church in Marshfield and past member of St.
Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sherwood.
Bryan referred to himself as the world’s worst tourist and was an innovative
chef, famous for his chili even though he never made it the same way twice.
He is survived by his mother, Corinne, and siblings, Terry, of Rodeo, NM; Rod
(Karen) Friedrichsen of Marshfield; and Cathy (Gary) Beardmore of Brownsville,
MN. He loved his nieces and nephews, Dennis, Tami, Kelly (Paul Totzke)
Friedrichsen and great nephew Reid, and Adam (Xinh) and Ryan (Ashley) Beardmore
and great nephew Jackson and great niece Harper.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert, in 2004 and a sister-in-law,
Stephanie, in 2021.
Condolences may be sent online to
www.rembsfh.com.
Obit: Lorenz,
Eugenia W. “Jean” (1934 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Lorenz, Wisniewski, Graf, Windschitl, Williams, Horvath, Munsterman,
Harnisch, Pinkert, Cahoon, Niznik, Mrozik, Armstrong, Glowienke, Skord,
Hamachek, Witek, Zakrzewicz
----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Greenwood, Clark Co., WI) 12/13/2023
Lorenz, Eugenia W. “Jean” (21 June 1934 – 3 December 2023)
Eugenia “Jean” W. Lorenz, age 88, of Stanley, passed away on Sunday, December 3,
2023, after a battle with Alzheimer’s.
She grew up on a farm in the Town of Maplehurst, rural Withee, along with her 10
brothers and sisters. Jean was united in marriage to John L. Lorenz in October
of 1951, and they had 3 children; John, Theresa, and Daniel Lorenz. She retired
from GMAC where she worked as a secretary, and later owned and operated the
Buckhorn Store and Campground in Necedah, for several years.
Jean had many interests, but especially loved reading, working crossword
puzzles, gardening and playing the organ with a song in heart.
She is survived by her 3 children: John (Betty) Lorenz of Lublin, Theresa Lorenz
(Patrick Graf) of Medford, and Daniel (Carol) Lorenz of Janesville; three
step-children: Josue (Michelle) Lorenz of Plainview, MN, Patricia (Trish) (Dale)
Windschitl of Zumbro Falls, MN, and Eric Lorenz of Lake City, MN; seven
grandchildren: Becky (Mike) Williams, Bridget Lorenz, Jesse (Amber) Horvath,
Michael (Sheena) Lorenz, Jessica (Nate) Munsterman, Caitlin (Brandon) Harnisch
and Lynzee Pinkert; 12 great-grandchildren: Michelle (Billie) Cahoon, Alex
Williams, Caden Horvath, Pierce, Thea, and Asher Lorenz, Elijah, Annaka and
Jonas Munsterman, Reese, Hezekiah and Raleigh Harnisch; and five great-great
grandchildren: Grace, Chloe, Kendyl, Tanner and Bronson Cahoon. Jean is also
survived by one brother: Benjamin (Cathy) Wisniewski; one sister: Winifred
“Winnie” Niznik; one brother-in-law: Joseph “Joe” Mrozik; John “Wayne”
(Patricia) Armstrong, along with numerous other nieces, nephews, other relatives
and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, John “Jack” Lorenz and Richard
Glowienke; close companion, Daniel Skord; her loving parents, Lucien and
Geraldine “Gabrielle” Wisniewski; three brothers: Mitchell (Bonnie) Wisniewski,
Robert “Bob” (Darlene) Wisniewski, William “Bill” (Leona) Wisniewski; and five
sisters: Geraldine “Gerry” (Russ) Hamachek, Bibian “Bea” (Edward) Witek, Dorothy
(Gene) Zakrzewicz, Barbara Wisniewski and Loretta “Lori” Mrozik.
The celebration of life and a mass service will be held next Spring, which was
her favorite season.
