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BioM: Capen, Judy G. (1984)

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

Surnames: Capen, Mohr, Chartier, Saracoff

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/12/1984

Capen, Judy G. (7 July 1984)

Judy G. Capen and Gary A. Mohr were united in marriage on Saturday, July 7, in Neillsville. Parents of the couple are Leon and Helen Capen, Rt. 4 Neillsville, and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mohr, Rt. 2 Neillsville. Family Court Commissioner Norman Saracoff officiated at the civil ceremonies.

Serving as attendants for the couple were Karen Chartier, the bride’s sister of Marshfield, and Steve Mohr, the groom’s brother of Neillsville.

The bride chose a traditional gown and carried a bouquet of light blue silk roses. The groom was attired in a light blue tuxedo.

Following the ceremonies, a reception was held at Snyder’s Park west of Neillsville. The new Mr. and Mrs. Mohr will make their home at rural Neillsville. She is employed at Weyerhauser in Marshfield.

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BioM: Henchen, Rita J. (1984)

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

Surnames: Henchen, Delo, Zepplin, Spangler, Anding, Smrecek, Ormond, Adler, Milz, McNeely, Djubenski, Denzer

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/19/1984

Henchen, Rita J. (30 June 1984)

The Rev. Arlene Denzer officiated at the Saturday afternoon, June 30, wedding of Rita J. Henchen of Greenwood and James C. Delo of rural Loyal. The nuptials took place at the Loyal United Methodist Church. Parents of the couple are Robert and Evelyn Henchen of Greenwood and Jerome and Marjorie Delo, Rt. 1 Loyal.

Music at the service was offered by Ruth Zepplin, Deon Spangler and Lori Anding.

Serving as maid of honor was Penny Smrecek, a friend of Loyal. She was joined by Linda Ormond, a friend from Marshfield; and Barb Adler, the groom’s sister of Marshfield. Rodney Delo, the groom’s brother of Loyal, was bestman. He was joined by Kenny Milz, a friend from Withee, and John McNeely, a friend from Loyal. Ushers were Tom Djubenski, the bride’s cousin of Greenwood, and Larry Delo, the groom’s brother of Colorado.

Following the service a reception was held at the Village Plaza in Spencer and a dinner at the church hall.

The couple will make their home in Greenwood. She is employed by the Clark County Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse in Neillsville, and he is employed by Meyer’s Corporation, Dorchester.

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BioM: Marriage Licenses (Jun/Jul - 1984)

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

Surnames: Prokopiak, Drymiller Scheiderer, Stark, Wilson, Serocki, Dovenbarger, Meissner, Seefeld,
Dahl, Mack, Schlagenhaft, Brown, Rinquest, Schlinsog, Hemp, Oldham, McHone, Zipfel, Cowell

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/12/1984

Marriage Licenses (Jun/Jul - 1984)

Robert Prokopiak, to Tammy Drymiller, both of Throp, to be married in Thorp, July 21.

Clifford Andrew Scheiderer, to Ginny Lynn Stark, both of Des Moines, Iowa, married in Greenwood, June 30.

George Wilson, to Romona Serocki, both of Withee, to be married in Birchwood, July 14.

Eric Dovenbarger, Marshfield, to Melody Meisner, Town of Fremont, married in Chili, July 7.

Brad Seefeld, Unity, to Valeria Dahl, Abbotsford, married in Neillsville, July 2.

Patrick Mack, to Michele Schlagenhaft, both of Loyal, to be married in Loyal, July 21.

Richard Brown, to Sue Rinquest, both of Blackfoot, Idaho, to be married in Loyal, July 13.

Norman Schlinsog, Town of Grant, to Vicada Hemp, Wood County, married in Neillsville, July 7.

LeRoy Lynn Oldham, to Valerie Ann McHone, both of Town of Pine Valley, to be married in Town of Washburn, July 1.

Dennis Alan Zipfel, Neillsville, to Kristine Kaye Cowell, Eau Claire, to be married in Neillsville, July 14.

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BioM: Marriage Licenses (Jul/Aug- 1984)

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

Surnames: Dahl, Schlagenhaft, Herman, Vine, Plymesser, Boushon, Baxter, Lambert, Stulo, Schultz, Hinker, Klinke, Butterfield, Kasmeirski, Bookhart, Dowell

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/19/1984

Marriage Licenses (Jul/Aug - 1984)

Arthur Dahl, Jr., Town of York, to Margaret Schlagenhaft, Loyal, to be married in Loyal, July 21.

Danyl Herman, to Cheda Vine, both of Town of York, to be married in Granton, July 28.

Garey Plymesser, to Lori Boushon, both of Granton, to be married in Neillsville, July 21.

Patrick Baxter, Curtiss, to Jacquelyn Lambert, Marshfield, to be married in Curtiss, July 28.

Robert Stulo, to Sandra Schultz, both of Town of Warner, to be married in Greenwood, August 4.

David Hinker, to Judy Klinke, both of Greenwood, to be married in Greenwood, July 20.

Robert Butterfield, to Lorraine Kasmeirski, both of Town of Reseburg, to be married in Owen, August 11.

Michael Bookhart, to Lois Dowell, both of Town of Beaver, married in Neillsville, July 14.

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BioM: Meissner, Melody Kim (1984)

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

Surnames: Meissner, Dovenbarger, Gluck, Treankler, Pritzl, Seidel, Garrand, Bertz, Lenz, Leu, Steinman, Bender, Hansen, Grunon, Freberg

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/19/1984

Meissner, Melody Kim (7 July- 1984)

A garden wedding was held on Saturday afternoon, July 7, for Melody Kim Meissner and Eric Bowe Dovenbarger. The Rev. Dale Freberg officiated the service held at the home of the bride’s parents, Norman and Elaine Meissner, Rt. 1 Chili. Parents of the groom are Elizabeth Dovenbarger of Madison and Dr. William Dovenbarger of Marshfield.

Music at the service was offered by Ron Gluck, Steve Meissner, Chuck Treankler and Jeff Pritzl.

The bride chose both a maid of honor and a matron of honor; the former was Tracy Seidel, and a friend from Marshfield, the latter was the bride’s sister, Sandy Garrand, Salt Lake City, Utah. Joining them as bridesmaids were Jody Meissner, the bride’s niece of Chili; Mrs. Jerrold Meissner, the bride’s sister-in-law of Utah; Kelly Bertz, a friend from Marshfield, and Lisa Lenz, a friend from Marshfield.

Bestman was David Meissner, the bride’s brother of Chili. He was joined by Jerry Meisner, the bride’s brother of Chili; Kurt Dovenbarger, the groom’s brother of Madison; Steve Meissner, the bride’s brother of Chili; Vance Dovenbarger, the groom’s brother of Madison, Joel Leu, a friend from Marshfield. Ushers were Edwin Meissner, the bride’s brother of Chili, and Tim Bender, a friend of the couple from Minneapolis.

Miniature bride and groom were Matt Garrand of Salt Lake City and Jennifer Meissner of Chili. Ringbearer and flower girl were Joshua and Tiffney Meissner of Chili. All are nieces and nephews of the bride.

The ride chose a gown of taffeta, featuring Wedgwood and Venetian lace with a semi-cathedral train and a tiara-effect veiled headpiece. She carried a cascade of white roses, stephanotis, English ivy and baby’s breath. Her attendants wore gowns of ice pink taffeta featuring Wedgewood lace. They carried white lace fans with starburst and pompom stephanotis, baby’s breath and English ivy. Their hair was also adorned with greenery.

Following the exchange of vows, a reception was held at the bride’s parent’s home, followed by a dinner and dance at the River Edge Country Club, Marshfield. The couple announced that they would take a wedding trip at a later date.

Prenuptial events included a shower hosted by Jeanette Hansen, Verna Grunon and Diane Meissner.

The new Mr. and Mrs. Dovenbarger will make their home in Fridley, Minnesota. She is a 1983 graduate of Marshfield Senior High School and studied esthesiology at the Horst Center in the Twin Cities. She is employed as a cosmetic manager for Airport Services Unlimited, Minneapolis. Her husband is also a Marshfield Senior High School graduate and is now majoring in computer systems at Northwestern Electronics Institute, Minneapolis.

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BioM: Nickel, Susan Kay (1984)

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

Surnames: Nickel, Moede, Helm, Moeller, Pernsteiner, Foemmel, Seyfert, Bartlet, Dix, Droste, Wolf, Opelt, Wenker

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/12/1984

Nickel, Susan Kay (23 June 1984)

The Rev. Kevin Wenker officiated at the Saturday afternoon, June 23, wedding for Susan Kay Nickel and Gale Dean Moede. The nuptials were held at Granton’s Zion Lutheran Church. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. William Nickel and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Moede, all of Rt. 1 Chili.

Caroline Helm of Granton and Mrs. Pat Nickel of Loyal offered music for the service.

Debbie Moeller, the bride’s sister of Marshfield, served as matron of honor. She was joined by Sue Pernsteiner, a friend from Granton; Diane Foemmel, a cousin of the bride from Marshfield; Marie Seyfert, a friend from Marshfield; Patty Bartlet, the groom’s sister of Port Edwards; and Carrie Dix, a friend from Chili. Miniature bride was Cheryl Droste, the groom’s niece of Wisconsin Rapids.

Serving as bestman was John Wolf, a friend from Chili. He was joined by Terry Opelt, a friend from Granton; Glenn Moede, the groom’s brother of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; John Moeller, the bride’s brother-in-law of Marshfield; Pat Bartlet, the groom’s brother-in-law of Port Edwards; and Dale Nickel, the bride’s brother of Chili. Miniature groom was Joshua Nickel, the bride’s nephew of Loyal. Ushering were Dean Nickel and Greg Moede, brothers of the honored couple and both from Chili.

The bride chose a Victorian-style gown of sheer organza with a ruffled and embroidered yoke and a ruffled hemline that swept to a chapel-length train. Her veil was of waltz length and fell from a Venician lace headpiece. She carried a cascade of pink roses, white starburst spider mums, white carnations, adorned with a variety of greens. Her attendants wore spaghetti-strapped gowns featuring starburst pleated knit skirts and lacy overblouses. They carried cascades of pink carnations, white spider mums, purple status and assorted greens. The groom and his attendants wore silver tailed tuxedos in the Keatsian style.

Following the service, a reception was held at the Granton Sportsmen’s Club, followed by a dinner in the church dining hall and dance at the Marshfield Labor Temple.

Prenuptial events included an April 28 shower hosted by the bridesmaids and sisters-in-law.

The new Mrs. Moede is a graduate of Granton High School and from Mid-State Tech’s nursing assistant program. She is employed by the Marshfield Convalescent Center. Her husband is also a graduate of the same high school and attended auto body training at Mid-State Tech. He is employed as a driver for a Nekoosa firm.

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BioM: Pekol, Kathleen Marie (1984)

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

Surnames: Pekol, Kohlnhofer, Lesar, Larson, Ortner, Meihack, Kuhn, Zimmerman, Schnitzler, Sowieja, Langlois, Kirn, Anding, Hagen, Kraemer, Mertens

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/19/1984

Pekol, Kathleen Marie (7 July 1984)

Kathleen Marie Pekol and Ritchie Dean Kohlnhofer were united in marriage by the Rev. Michael Mertens in Holy Family Catholic Church rites on Saturday afternoon, July 7.

At the Willard ceremonies were parents of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pekol, Rt. 3 Neillsville, and the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Kohlnhofer, Rt. 3 Neillsville.

Mary Ann Lesar and Laurie Larson offered special music for the service.

Debbie Ortner of Willard was matron of honor. She was joined by Lynn Meihack of Eau Claire, Virginia Kuhn of Madison, Renee Zimmerman of Spencer and Amy Schnitzler of Marshfield. Miniature bride was Sadie Schnitzler of Marshfield.

Jake Sowieja of Greenwood was bestman. He was joined by Ted Langlois, Eau Claire; Dennis Kirn, Willard; Gary Anding, Neillsville; and Kevin Hagen, Neillsville. Miniature groom was Andy Zimmerman of Spencer. Ushering were Greg, Dan and Kent Pekol and Jim Kohlnhofer.

The bride chose a Dacron organza gown trimmed in Venician and Chantilly lace with drop-shoulder bodice, full skirt with ruffles at the hemline and a semi-cathedral-length train. She also wore a lace tiara with scalloped edge and carried a bouquet of pink roses, pink daisies, stephanotis and baby’s breath. Her attendants wore colonial-style gowns of pink organza with white lace trim and ruffles cascading from the back; they carried pink daisies, pink and white rosebuds, white mums and baby’s breath.

Following the service, a reception and dance was held at the Loyal American Legion Hall. The couple announced wedding trip plans for Colorado.

The new Mrs. Kohlnhofer is a graduate of Neillsville High School and from the medical clerk-typist program at District I Tech-Eau Claire. She is employed at the Neillsville Clinic. Her husband, a graduate of Greenwood High School and the welding program at District I Tech-Eau Claire, is employed by Ed Kraemer and sons, Plain. The couple will make their home in Plain.

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BioM: Ross, Connie (1984)

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

Surnames: Ross, Schwartz, Wanke, Fiss, Moore, Boos, Sles, Maher, Rodeuchal, Namura, Buettner

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/19/1984

Ross, Connie (15 June 1984)

St. Jude Catholic Church in Lakewood, Colorado, was the June 15 late afternoon site for the wedding of Connie Ross and Dean Schwartz. Parents of the couple are Eugene and Greta Ross, 1511 Hewett St., Neillsville, and W. H. and Claudine Schwartz, Golden, Colorado.

The Rev. Ed Buetner of Concord, California, officiated at the nuptials. Bob and Kathy Ross, brother and sister of the bride, offered special music, including a piece especially composed for the honored couple by Bob Ross.

The bride’s sister of Neillsville, Kathy Ross, was the maid of honor. Serving as bridesmaids were Jonell Ross, the bride’s sister of Casper, Wyoming; Jolene Wanke, the bride’s cousin of Medford; and Carla Fiss, a friend from Denver. Flower girls were Amy Schwartz and Allison Schwartz, nieces of the groom.

Bestman was Tim Schwartz, the groom’s brother of Littleton, Colorado. He was joined by friend Steve Moore of Seattle, Washington, friend Brad Boos of Denver and the bride’s brother, Bob Ross of Stevens Point. Ushering were Mike Sles and Phil Maher, both friends of the groom from Denver.

The bride chose a chapel-length gown featuring a Queen Anne’s neckline and leg-o-mutton sleeves. She carried a bouquet of silk roses. Her attendants wore spaghetti-strapped gowns in dusty rose hues; they carried candles. (The bride’s, the attendants’ and the flower girls’ dresses were all made by the bride.) The groom was attired in a white tuxedo and his attendants were in gray tuxedos.

Following the service, a reception and dance was held at Christ on the Mountain. The couple announced wedding trip plans to Radisson, Wisconsin.

Prenuptial events included a shower hosted by Ethyl Rodeuchal and Kathy Namura.

The new Mr. and Mrs. Schwartz will make their home in Lakewood, Colorado. She is a 1979 graduate of Neillsville High School and from District I Tech-Eau Claire. She is presently attending Arapahoe Community College for business. Her husband is a 1975 graduate of Nederland High School in Colorado. In 1983 he earned a law degree from the Denver College of Law and is presently specializing in real estate law.

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BioM: Stark, Ginny Lynn (1984)

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

Surnames: Stark, Scheiderer, Steiger, Shay, Schmitter, Fitzl, Noah, Cavaleri, Dix

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/19/1984

Stark, Ginny Lynn (30 June 1984)

Ginny Lynn Stark and Andrew Scheiderer were united in marriage on Saturday, June 30, in ceremonies conducted by the Rev. Kenneth Dix. The vows were shared at the Greenwood Park. Parents of the couple are Bob and Arlene Stark, 20 Grand Ave., Neillsville, and Kenneth and Carol Scheiderer, Rochester, Minnesota.

Serving as maids of honor were friend of the bride Debbie Steiger of San Diego, California, and Dania Stark, the bride’s sister of Milwaukee. Best men, both friends of the groom, were Gordi Shay of Davis, California, and Steve Schmitter of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Music at the service was offered by the groom on guitar and the bride’s brother, Todd Stark, who sang.

The bride chose a tea-length champagne-colored, embossed cotton gown. She wore a hat trimmed with pink silver flowers and carried an antique crocheted cotton purse. Her attendants wore short, dropped waist, hot pink cotton dresses and carried hot pink, heart shaped potpourri pillows. The groom was attired in cream-colored slacks and light blue shirt and tie; his attendants wore navy slacks, light pink shirts with blue and pink argyle vests.

Following the sharing of vows, the bride’s uncles, Dick Fitzl and Elmer Noah, aided in the picnic-style food preparation for the 150 guests. The bride’s great uncle Joe Cavaleri offered music.

Prenuptial events included a Des Moines shower hosted by fellow employees of the bride.

The new Mr. and Mrs. Scheiderer are making their home in Des Moines. She is a graduate of Neillsville High School and attended UW-La Crosse and the University of California at Santa Barbara. She is presently employed as assistant manager for The Photo Center, Des Moines. Her husband is a graduate of UW-La Crosse and is presently attending Drake University’s Law School.