Bio: Birkett,
Sherri Jane (Birth - 1963)
Contact:
stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Birkett, Foemmel
----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 07/04/1963
Birkett, Sherri Jane (Birth - 27 JUN 1963)
Mr. and Mrs. Willis Birkett are the parents of a daughter born June 27, 1963 at
St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. The baby weighed seven pounds, thirteen and
one-half ounces at birth and has been named Sherri Jane. She has four brothers
and one sister. Grandparents are Mr. Wilmer Birkett, Madison, and Mrs. Walter
Foemmel, Chili.
Bio: Minsaas,
Danielle (Dean’s List - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Minsaas
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/5/2024
Minsaas, Danielle (Dean’s List - 2024)
Danielle Minsaas, of Chili, was named to the university of Sioux Falls, Spring
2024 dean’s list. Minsaas is majoring in criminal justice and history and
political science.
Minsaas was among more than 375 students named to the spring 2024 dean’s list.
To qualify, students must be enrolled in at least 12 semester hours and earn a
term GPA of 3.5 or greater on a 4.0 scale.
BioM: Marriage
Licenses (May/Jun/Jul - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Miller, Borntrager, Nelson, Wirkus, Najera, Torres, Rahm, Nelson,
Thomas, Elmer, Brandemuehl, Boe, Klaben, Hinker, Roen, Erickson, Champigny,
Boyer, Brubaker, Oberholtzer, Martin, Horning, Larson, Nichols
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/5/2024
Marriage Licenses (May/Jun/Jul - 2024)
Aden S. Miller Town of Fremont, to Mary E. Borntrager, Town of Lynn, June 7, at
the Town of Lynn.
Brett J. Nelson, to Macey J. Wirkus, both of Abbotsford, June 22, at Abbotsford.
Jose I. Gutierrez Najera, to Miriam E. Fuentes Torres, both of Abbotsford, June
8 at Abbotsford.
Todd A. Rahm, to Doddie A. Nelson, both of Town of Sherman, June 29, in Marathon
County.
Treyton A. Thomas, to Hannah K. Elmer, both of Town of Warner, June 8, at Town
of Hendren.
Daniel D. Brandemuehl, Wood Co., to Megan M. Boe, Neillsville, July 6, at Town
of Washburn.
Trenton L. Klabon, to Brooke J. Hinker, both of Town of Eaton, June 15, in
Richland Co.
Hunter M. Roenz, Town of Pine Valley, to Allissa R. Erickson, Town of Grant,
June 15 at Neillsville.
Oliver A. Champigny, to Stephanie E. Boyer, both of Neillsville, June 7, in Eau
Claire Co.
Clair Brubaker, Town of Withee, to Karlene A. Oberholtzer, Loyal, June 22, in
Town of Green Grove.
Marvin L. Martin, Town of Worden, to Dawn H. Horning, Marathon Co., June 15, at
Town of Green Grove.
Jacob A. Larson, to Kayla E. Nichols, both of Abbotsford, May 31, at Abbotsford.
News: Colby - To
Ease The Burden (Donation to Unity - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Gurtner, Hanson, Brost
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/5/2024
Colby-To Ease The Burden (Donation to Unity - 2024)
Colby Lions Club president Alan Gurtner and treasurer Kevin Hanson presented a
donation to Melisa Brost, village president of the village of Unity, to help
with the village’s storm relief from May 21’s tornado damage.
Submitted photo
News: Clark Co -
UW-Stevens Point (High Grade Points - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Bethea, Fields, Harris, Magnus, Sebesta, Stockheimer, Erickson, Wagner
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/5/2024
Clark Co-UW-Stevens Point (High Grade Points - 2024)
The University of Wisconsin (UW)-Stevens Point honored more than 2,300
undergraduate students for attaining high grade-point averages during the spring
semester of the 2023-2024 academic year.
Full-time undergraduates who earned grade points of 3.90 to 4.0 (4.0 equals
straight A) are given the highest honors designation. High honor citations go to
those with grade-point averages (GPAs) from 3.75 to 3.89 and honor recognition
is accorded to those with GPAs from 3.50 to 3.74.
Honored from Neillsville were Morgan Bethea, highest honors; Benjamin Fields,
high honors; Jayda Harris, highest honors; Brooke Magnus, high honors; Sheryl
Sebesta, honors; and Terren Stockheimer, highest honors.
Honored from Owen were Katie Erickson, highest honors and Kylee Wagner, high
honors.
News: Clark Co -
UW-Stout (Dean’s List - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Ruppert, Stinson
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/5/2024
Clark Co. - UW-Stout (Dean’s List - 2024)
Tawny Ruppert, Bachelor of science in psychology and Tammy Stinson, bachelors of
science in early childhood education, both of Owen have been named to the
UW-Stout Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester.
The award is presented to students who have a GPA of 3.5 or above.
Obit: Troemner,
Audrey Susan (1924 - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Troemner, Neitzel, Short, Shelley, Crawley, Phelps, Vashro, McDonald,
Hamilton, Thomson
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/5/2024
Troemner, Audrey Susan (1 April 1924 – 21 May 2024)
Audrey Susan Troemner, age 100, of DeForest, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday,
May 21, 2024, at Oakwood Village in Madison.
The daughter of Arthur and Elsie (Neitzel) Short, Audrey was born on April 1,
1924, in Granton, and was raised on the family farm. She graduated from Granton
High School in 1941 and then attended and graduated from the University of
Wisconsin - Stevens Point with a degree in teaching education. Audrey enjoyed
teaching children of all ages and pursued her vocation at schools in Wausau,
Milwaukee, and Madison.
Audrey met Allan Troemner at a local dance and in June of 1959 they were united
in marriage. They lived in Madison for a short time while their future home was
being built in DeForest, and Audrey continued teaching until they started a
family.
She enjoyed living in the country with their children and spending time outside
in her gardens tending to her flowers. Audrey was active in the local 4-H
organization when her children were young, and she was also a member of the
Homemakers of America organization for many years. In addition, Audrey helped
Allan with their small part-time tree nursery and orchard business they operated
on their property.
Audrey will be dearly missed by her two sons Scott Troemner of DeForest,
Wisconsin, Greg (Lori) Troemner of Sylvania, Ohio, and her daughter Rosemary
(Wayne) Shelley of Merritt Island, Florida; her four grandchildren, Matthew
(Claire) Troemner, Jodi (Jake) Crawley, Mark (Staci) Phelps, and Susie (Doug)
Vashro; her seven great-grandchildren, Deni (Brian) McDonald, Savannah
(Hamilton) Thomson, Oliver and Owen Phelps, Mackenzie, Alaina and Elizabeth
Vashro, and her three great-great-grandchildren Malachi, Atticus and Atreyu
McDonald.
Audrey was preceded in death by her husband Allan Troemner, her parents Arthur
and Elsie (Neitzel) Short, and her sister Elaine Short.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, May 29 from 6:00
p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, 6924 Lake Road, DeForest, Wisconsin.
Burial services will be held at Norway Grove Cemetery immediately following the
visitation.
To view and sign this guestbook, please visit:
www.ryanfuneralservice.com.
Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Windsor/DeForest Chapel.
School:
Neillsville - Choir Students Receive Awards (End-of-year - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Walter, Koprek, Gurney, Slone, Rueth, Swita
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/5/2024
Neillsville Choir Students Receive Awards (End-of-year - 2024)
Olivia Koprek with National School Choral Award and Ellie Walter with Director’s
Award.
Submitted photos
Many awards were given out at the May 19 Choir concert. Middle and high school
students received their Solo & Ensemble medals, while high school students also
received their choir letters and bars that they earned. High school choir
students were also presented with their All-Conference Choir Awards. Seniors who
were in choir all four years (Ellie Walter, Olivia Koprek, and Jada Gurney) were
presented with a plaque of appreciation for their dedication to the program.
Olivia Koprek was presented with the prestigious National School Choral Award
while Ellie Walter received the Director’s Award.
Pictured are seniors Grant Slone, Ellie Walter, Mrs. Rueth, Olivia Koprek and
Jada Gurney. Missing was Wesley Swita.
Obit: Moldenhauer,
Doris Janet (1934 - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Moldenhauer, Riedel, Tapp, Helm, Garbisch
----Source: Gesche Funeral Home (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/10/2024
Moldenhauer, Doris Janet (28 May 1934 – 8 June 2024)
Doris Moldenhauer, age 90, of Granton, died Saturday, June 8, 2024, Wells Nature
View Assisted Living Facility in Marshfield.
Doris Janet Moldenhauer was born on May 28, 1934, at home in the Town of Grant,
Clark County, the daughter of Alfred William and Leona Margaret (Riedel)
Moldenhauer. She attended Rodes Country Grade School and graduated from Granton
High School in 1952. She worked at Weinbrenner Shoe Company a couple of
different times during her life. She also drove for Abby Vans.
She was a life-long member of Zion American Lutheran Church in Granton, and
served as their janitor for many years. Her hobby was driving anything with
wheels, John Deere tractors, her John Deere gator, pick-ups and cars. She also
liked listening to old-time country classics, church organ music and animals.
She is survived by several cousins, including special cousins, Charlie Riedel,
and Nancy Tapp and family.
Doris was preceded in death by her parents, and grandparents.
A Memorial Service for Doris will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 13,
2024, at the Zion American Lutheran Church in Granton. Pastor Bob Garbisch will
officiate. Music will be provided by Caroline Helm, organist. Interment will be
in the Zion American Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00
a.m., Thursday, at the Zion American Lutheran Church.
A special thank you to Amie Pongratz and the Wells Nature View Assisted Living
Facility for the loving care they both provided to Doris.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Zion American Lutheran
Cemetery fund or the Clark County Humane Society,
www.cchs-petshelter.org/donate
, or P.O. Box 127, Neillsville, WI 54456,
Online Condolences may be made at
www.geschefh.com. The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Doris's family
with funeral arrangements.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Doris
Moldenhauer, please visit our flower store.
Obit: Stevens,
Robert T. Jr. (1949 - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Stevens, Hetzer, Lodahl, Klay
----Source: Plombon-Funeral Service (Stanley, Chippewa Co., WI) 6/8/2024
Stevens, Robert T. Jr. (18 February 1949 – 5 June 2024)
Robert T. Stevens, JR, 75 of Thorp, formerly of Boyd, died Wednesday, June 5,
2024, at Marshfield Medical Center.
He was born on February 18, 1949, in Woodstock, IL to the late Robert T. and
Bernice P. (Hetzer) Stevens, Sr. In 1955 the family settled on a farm north of
Boyd in the Town of Delmar where Bob was raised. He attended Boyd Elementary and
Stanley-Boyd High School, graduating in 1967. Bob was drafted into the Army and
served his country from July 1969 through May 1971 including an 11 month combat
duty in Vietnam.
Once discharged from the Army and after several years of factory work and
driving semi for a major moving company, Bob bought a neighboring farm not far
from his parent’s place where he farmed until his retirement. Being so close to
his parent’s farm was a true blessing to the whole Stevens family, who truly
appreciate and value all the memories created at both places.
Once his farm was sold, he purchased his home in Thorp. He very much enjoyed
being part of his new community but continued to stay connected with his friends
and neighbors near Boyd. Regular card games, gatherings to enjoy football games
and Bingo nights kept him in circulation socially.
Between frequent outings on his motorcycle and the occasional trip through the
old neighborhood on his father’s Allis Chalmers WD45, Bob still managed to
squeeze in some fieldwork for friends when needed. Of course, there was always
Jeopardy to fill the down time.
He is survived by his best friend, Shanda Lodahl, his brother, Kenneth (Joy)
Stevens of Stone Lake, his sister, Gail (Terry) Klay of Wausau and many cousins,
nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 A.M. on Friday, June 14, 2024, at the
Plombon Funeral Home-Stanley. Inurnment will follow in St. Peter’s Lutheran
Cemetery-Boyd. Visitation will be from 9:30 until the time of service.
