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Obit: Dietsche, Kathleen Edrie (1944 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Dietsche, Blanchette, Kulibert, Oblak, Leffel, Boe, Kettleborough, Zimmerman

----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Loyal, Clark Co., WI) 3/24/2024

Dietsche, Kathleen Edrie (12 January 1944 – 21 March 2024)

Kathleen E. Dietsche, age 80, of Spencer, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Stoney River Assisted Living in Marshfield, WI.

Kathleen Edrie Kulibert was born on January 12, 1944, in Ladysmith, the daughter of Clarence W. and Edrie A. (Blanchette) Kulibert. In 1948, her family moved to Marshfield where she was raised and received her education. Kathy was united in marriage to Marvin J. Dietsche on January 27, 1962, at the Lutheran parsonage in Marshfield. They lived and farmed in the Loyal/Spencer area, where they raised their seven children. Kathy worked side-by-side with Marvin on the farm, where she often drove tractor and chopped a lot of hay over the years. She was also the "Queen of the Kitchen", whipping up fantastic meals for her family, and lunches for Marv and the boys and the hired help each day. Kathy enjoyed cooking so much that she went to work at the Amber Inn in Loyal, where she was a cook from 1982 until 1987. She was a caring person who donated to every local cause, and was very nurturing, always looking out for everyone else.

Kathy had many interests, but especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and making breakfast for them, riding in the machinery with Marvin, history, reading, coffee every day, just sitting next to Marvin, their trips to Alabama and the ocean, bird watching, her girl weekends, and spending time at their cabin up north on Soo Lake. In particular, she looked forward every year when her brothers Bob and Bud would travel from Florida and South Carolina to their cabin for opening weekend of fishing.

She will be dearly missed by her husband, Marvin, of Spencer; her children: Cheri (John) Oblak of Spencer, Vicki (Vern) Leffel of Colby, Rick (Stephanie) of Loyal, Chele (Tony) Boe of Chilton, Lisa (Keith) Kettleborough of Spencer, Kerry (Sue) of Spencer, Jim (Kelly) of Loyal; 19 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law: Dorothy Dietsche of Spencer, Bonnie Dietsche of Marshfield; one brother-in-law: Robert (Barbara) Dietsche of DePere; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers: Richard, William, Robert, and Frederick "Bud" Kulibert.

Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Loyal, WI, with Rev. Daniel Zimmerman officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday, from 9 a.m. until time of service.

Kathy's family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Stoney River and Heartland Hospice for their loving kindness and compassion shown to all of them while Kathy was under their care.

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Obit: Fleischman, Marion Helen (1943 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Fleischman, Petrack, Faucher, Irish, Strey, Leporie, Hanson, Berkholtz, Famiyeh

----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Loyal, Clark Co., WI) 3/24/2024

Fleischman, Marion Helen (25 September 1943 – 23 March 2024)

Marion H. Fleischman, age 80, of Loyal, went to meet her Lord on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Marion Helen Faucher was born on September 25, 1943, in Spencer, to Louis Joseph and Helen F. (Petrack) Faucher. One of eleven children, she was raised on the family farm until she met and married Harold F. Fleischman on November 11, 1961, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Spencer. They resided in Spencer before moving to Loyal in 1973 with their three sons; James, Michael and Patrick. Marion worked part-time jobs while raising her family, and was a very dedicated CCD teacher for St. Anthony Catholic School in Loyal. Following her children's education, Marion worked for Fiskar's in Spencer until her retirement, when she then joined her son Patrick's business, Bear Creek Canvas of Spencer, as chief housekeeper and brownie maker!

She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and the Chequamegon Wildlife and Recreation Club. Marion was known for her love of all her birds in her yard and the deer she kept watch over.

She will be dearly missed by her two sons: James (Therese) of Marshfield, and Patrick of Spencer; two grandsons: Tyler (Cassie) of Sun Prairie and Trevor of Wausau; one great-grandson: Atticus Fleischman of Sun Prairie; five brothers: James (Shirley) Faucher, Richard (Maureen) Faucher, Donald (Gigi) Faucher, David (Cindy) Faucher, Dennis (Ronnie) Faucher, all of Sheboygan; three sisters: Darlene Irish of Taberg, NY, Marie Strey of Neillsville, Kathy Leporie of Spencer; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Marion was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Michael J. Fleischman on September 28, 2020; her husband, Harold on December 2, 2020; and two sisters: Joann Hanson and Jeannie Berkholtz.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2024, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Loyal, with Rev. Emmanuel Famiyeh officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday from 1 p.m. until time of service. Burial will be held in the parish cemetery at a later date.

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Obit: Laabs, Annette L. (1938 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Laabs, Ericson, Schjoneman

----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Colby, Clark Co., WI) 3/28/2024

Laabs, Annette L. (8 October 1938 – 25 March 2024)

Annette L. Laabs, age 85, of Colby, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at the Waterford in Colby under the tender care of Heartland Hospice.

Annette was born on October 8, 1938, the daughter of Eric and Bernadine Ericson in Brookfield, IL. She graduated from Colby High School. Annette was united in marriage to Steve Laabs as St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Curtiss on August 10, 1979. She was a long time secretary for Northwest International (Mid State).

Annette enjoyed camping, especially in Bayfield on Basswood Lake, fishing, hunting, campfires, hiking, picking berries, reading, bird and animal watching. She also enjoyed seeing shows of live music at the Big Top Chautauqua in Bayfield. Annette especially loved and adored her family, especially her grandchildren.

Annette is survived by her husband, Steve; two sons: Marty (Janice) Schjoneman and Scott (Valerie) Schjoneman; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Kim Laabs and a sister, Sandra.

A Graveside Service will be held at Pine Hill Cemetery in Curtiss at a later date. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral in Colby is entrusted with the arrangements.

Friends may send online condolences to www.maurinaschilling.com.

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Obit: Tieman, Jerome Frederick “Jerry” (1934 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Tieman, Culp, Lusa, Vick, Schneider, Zimmerman

----Source: Life Tributes Funeral Home (Spencer, Clark Co., WI) 3/28/2024

Tieman, Jerome Frederick “Jerry” (22 April 1934 – 22 March 2024)

Jerome F. Tieman, 89, of Loyal passed away with his loving daughter by his side on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center in Owen under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

Jerome Tieman was born April 22, 1934, in Thorp. Son of Helen (Culp) and Charles Tieman. He was raised on the family farm south of Thorp and went to Eastside Butler school and Greenwood High School. At 18, he left the farm and ventured to Milwaukee, where he worked as a mechanic at Griffin mobile station. He frequented West Bend with friends where he met his future wife, Lois Lusa. They were married in Wakefield, Upper Michigan on August 13, 1955, and settled down in Milwaukee and Shorewood, to raise two children, Douglas and Denise. Jerry went on to work in electronics at Square D., and then became a machine repairman at Rexnord until his retirement in 1996. After Lois‘s retirement in 2001, they moved to Loyal, and became active in their church, Trinity Lutheran, the 40 and 8 Club, the Antique Car Club, Loyal Legion Post, 175 and in establishing the High Ground Veterans Memorial Park. Jerry enjoyed many projects at home, refinishing furniture, tinkering, and hunting.

He’s preceded in death by his wife, Lois, son Douglas, sister Shirley, brothers Ronald and Bud along with his best friend, Al Schneider. He is survived by his daughter, Denise (Jeff) Vick, grandchildren Jacob (Blaire) Vick, Joshua (Jackie) Vick, Madeline ‘Jo’ (Eric) Vick and great grandchildren Collins and Baby-on-the-way along with sisters: Arlene, Joyce, Alice and Linda.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Loyal with Rev. Daniel Zimmerman officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by his comrades of the American Legion Post 175 of Loyal. Committal services will be held privately by family at a later date. Family and friends are invited to gather at the church on Saturday for a time of visitation from 10 A.M. until time of service. The honor of pallbearers belongs to his grandchildren, Jacob Vick, Joshua Vick and Madeline ‘Jo’ Vick.

In Lieu of Flowers please make donations to either Trinity Lutheran Church, 201 N. West St., Loyal, WI 54446 towards their many ministries or to the Loyal Food Pantry, 228 N. Main, Box 55, Loyal, WI 54446 who provides a vital need to the food insecure senior population in the area.

Jerome’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: Viegut, Norma F. (1936- 2024)

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

Surnames: Viegut, Peterson, Wussow, Grubbs, Becker, Streit, Preis, Meyer, Brehmer, Hamann, Delap, Podevels, Woldt, Bauer, Kutil, Tushinski, Miller, Kattamanchi

----Source: Rembs Funeral Home (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 3/27/2024

Viegut, Norma F. (9 September 1936 – 26 March 2024)

Norma F. Viegut, 87 of Stratford, passed away on March 26, 2024, at the Marshfield House of the Dove inpatient hospice care facility surrounded by family.

Norma was born on September 9, 1936, at the Wausau hospital to her parents Elmer and Velda (Peterson) Wussow. She married Arden E. Viegut on September 22, 1956, in Edgar, WI. Arden preceded her in death on April 29, 2021.

Norma graduated from Colby High School in 1955. Following high school, Norma was employed by Employers Insurance in Wausau. After her marriage, Norma and Arden farmed in the Town of Wien until they retired in 1990. She then worked at Fiskars in Spencer, for 10 years.

Norma enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, playing cards and spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her four children, 12 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Her children are Jim (Candy) Viegut of Edgar and their children Jamie Viegut Grubbs (Travis Grubbs) and Nick (Niki) Viegut; Sue (Lyle) Becker of Fenwood and their children, Jon (Mary) Streit, Greg (Mandy) Streit, Renee (Matt) Preis, Tash Becker and Amber (Dustin) Meyer; Lori (Brian) Brehmer of Mosinee and their children, Tyler (Brittany) Brehmer, Mitchell Brehmer and Corey (Cali) Brehmer; and Jeff (Lisa) Viegut of Plover and their children, Noah Viegut and Matthew Viegut.

She is also survived by two brothers, Bruce (Dorie) Wussow and Morrie (Shirley) Wussow; two sisters-in-law, Janna Hamann (John Delap) and Everdeen Podevels; and a brother-in-law Melvin Woldt. In addition she is survived by multiple nieces, nephews and cousins.

Norma was preceded in death by her husband Arden Viegut; by her parents, Elmer and Velda Wussow; her in-laws Arnold and Edna Viegut, a sister Betty Bauer; brothers-in-law Bill Bauer, Orvis Viegut, Albert Podevels, and Louie Kutil; sisters-in-law, Grace Kutil, Marilyn Tushinski, LaVerda Woldt and Vivian Viegut.

A memorial service will be held at Hope Lutheran Church, Edgar on Monday, April 1st. Family will receive relatives and friends from 9:30 a.m. until the service time of 11 a.m. Rev. Scott Miller will officiate. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Her family would like to give special thanks to the Marshfield House of the Dove inpatient hospice care by Compassus and Dr. Siddhartha Kattamanchi (Marshfield Clinic) for the care that was given to her.

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Obit: Vornholt, Marian Ella (1932 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Vornholt, Hoffmann, Hemp, Stanley, Ortega, Fant, Dewitz, James

----Source: Gesche Funeral Home (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 3/28/2024

Vornholt, Marian Ella (21 October 1932 – 25 March 2024)

Marian Vornholt, age 91, of Neillsville, died Monday, March 25, 2024, at the Riverside Assisted Living Facility in Neillsville.

Marian Ella Hemp was born on October 21, 1932, in Neillsville, the daughter of Herman and Ella (Hoffmann) Hemp. She graduated from Neillsville High School in 1950, and then worked in the treasurer's office at the courthouse along with several other jobs. She was united in marriage to Fred Vornholt on June 26, 1954, at the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Globe. In 1970, she began working at Gross Motors as their bookkeeper. She retired in 2002, and on March 25, 2004, Fred died.

Marian was a member of the United Church of Christ in Neillsville. She held several offices within the church over the years, and was also their long-time money counter. Marian loved her morning coffee at the Kozy Kitchen when it was open, and for 18 years after Fred died, she enjoyed spending her Sundays with her son, Mark going to farm toy shows around the area.

She is survived by three sons, Mark (Karen) Vornholt of Neillsville, John (Sue) Vornholt of Neillsville, and Paul Vornholt of Milwaukee, four grandchildren, Marisa Stanley, Zachary (wife, Gisela Ortega) Vornholt, Betsy (husband, Michael Fant) Vornholt, and Matthew Vornholt, two great grandchildren, Pearce and Elena. Marian is further survived by a son-in-law, Jim Dewitz of Eau Claire, and a sister-in-law, Ruth James of Northridge, CA.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Vornholt, a daughter, Marie Vornholt, her parents, Herman and Ella Hemp, a brother, Robert Hemp and a sister-in-law, Jean Hemp.

Marian's family would like to thank the staff at Riverside Assisted Living and Compassus Hospice for the wonderful care they provided their mother during her stay.

A Memorial Service for Marian will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the United Church of Christ in Neillsville. Pastor Sue Vornholt, Marian's daughter-in-law, will conduct the service. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 11th at the United Church of Christ. A livestream of Marian's Memorial Service can be viewed at www.geschefh.com  beginning at 11:00 a.m. on May 11th.

In lieu of flowers memorials in Marian's name may be directed to the United Church of Christ, 515 West 2nd Street, Neillsville, WI, or the Clark County Humane Society, www.cchs-petshelter.org. 

Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com.  Gesche Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting Marian's family with Funeral arrangements.

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Obit: Hill, Carolyn A. (1950 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Hill, Harmon, Marek, Miller, Rueth, Butterbrodt, DeSmet, Roth, Jungwirth, Kellner, Watson, Ezzel, Hubing

----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 3/29/2024

Hill Carolyn A. (12 April 1950 – 29 March 2024)

Carolyn A. Hill, age 73, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, at Colonial Health and Rehabilitation Center in Colby.

Carolyn was born on April 12, 1950, in Black River Falls, to Charles and Virginia (Harmon) Marek, Jr. She was a graduate of the Dells Dam School, Neillsville, and a 1968 graduate of Neillsville High School. She was united in marriage to Richard Miller on April 13, 1969, in Black River Falls and he died on August 28, 1969, in an automobile accident. She married Kenneth E. Hill on December 5, 1970, at Christ the King Catholic Church, Spencer. He died on November 8, 2022.

Carolyn had been employed at Gary’s One Hour Cleaners, Figi’s Distribution Center, More Than Flowers, and Walmart, all in Marshfield.

She enjoyed cross stitching baby blankets, camping with family and friends, snowmobiling, baking yummy treats and was heavily involved in fundraising for Special Olympics. She loved spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids and using her skills to make wedding flowers for her children and bickering with dad.

She is survived by her children, Joseph (Stephanie) Hill, Lori (Scott Rueth) Hill and Heather (Troy) Butterbrodt. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Kylie (Brandon) DeSmet, Katrina (Scott) Roth, Becca (Bobby Jungwirth) Kellner, Rayden Kellner, Kameron Kellner, Shae Kellner, Nathan Butterbrodt, and Georgia Butterbrodt and five great grandchildren, Laney, Lexi, and Lincoln Roth, Ivory Watson and baby DeSmet. She is further survived by Siblings, Lee (Nancy) Marek, Tim Marek, and Carrie Ezzel.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Richard Miller and Kenneth Hill, a brother, David Marek, and a sister, Pat Hubing.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield, where the visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until service time. The service will be streamed online at www.facebook.com/rembsfuneralhomes.  Burial will be in Yolo Cemetery, Town of Fremont, Clark County.

A special thanks to Colonial Health and Rehabilitation Center and St. Croix Hospice.

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Obit: Anderson, John O. (1942 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Anderson, Seaman, Bergland, Lloyd, Ederer, Frazee, Brock, Zehr, Bob, Alger, Schmidt

----Source: Plombon-Funeral Service (Stanley, Chippewa Co., WI) 4/1/2024

Anderson, John O. (7 November 1942 – 30 March 2024) With Flag

John O. Anderson, 81 of Stanley, died Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Aspirus Hospital-Wausau surrounded by his beloved family.

He was born at Victory Memorial Hospital on November 7, 1942, to the late Arnold and Laura (Seaman) Anderson. John grew up south of Thorp and graduated from Thorp High School in 1961. John enlisted in the Army and served his country from 1962-1965 spending some time in Germany.

After his time in the Army John moved to work at Walldorf in the Twin Cities. There he met the love of his life: Mary Bergland and the couple were married on November 5, 1966. The couple moved south of Stanley where they bought their first farm. They had two sons: Mark and LeRoy, then they bought their 2nd farm down the road where they were for 21 years. In 1991 they sold that property and moved to a farm south of there. John also worked for Benchmark in Thorp for 10 years, retiring in 2001.

John loved spending his time with his friends and family drinking Miller High life, having barn parties, and mowing his lawn. His Sunday mornings were spent listening to 4 hours of Polka music. He was a lifelong fan of the Packers, Brewers, and the Badgers, while listening to Mary’s cackle.

He is survived by his sons, Mark Anderson of Stanley and LeRoy (Kathy) Anderson of Altoona, 6 grandchildren, Zach (Tasha) Anderson of Owen, Danielle (Randy) Lloyd of Chippewa Falls, Emily (Ben) Ederer of Stanley, Alex Anderson and Chloee (Wyatt) Frazee both of Thorp and Hannah Anderson of Altoona, 2 step grandchildren, Teegan (Chelsea) Brock of Altoona and Trever (Leah) Brock of Minneapolis, 10 great grandchildren, his sister Kathy (Kevin) Zehr of Eau Claire and brother, Gary (Margaret) Anderson of Altoona. John is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mary (2021), his sisters, Sharon Bob and Nancy Alger, brothers, Ron and Tom Anderson, and great granddaughter Layla Lloyd.

A memorial service will be held at 11 A.M. on Friday, April 5, 2024, at the Plombon Funeral Home-Stanley with Rev. Kenneth Schmidt officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services.

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Obit: Garien, Wayne Eugene (1963 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Garien, Schreiber, Bell, Clark, Manning, Daniels

----Source: Gesche Funeral Home (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 4/1/2024

Garien, Wayne Eugene (26 June 1963 – 25 March 2024)

Wayne Garien, age 60, of Neillsville, was pronounced dead on Monday, March 25, 2024, at his residence on Grand Avenue.

Wayne Eugene Garien was born on June 26, 1963, in Belview, IA, the son of Charles and Madonna (Schreiber) Garien. He attended Preston Grade School in Preston, IA, and then shortly after began his career in truck driving. He drove from Campbell Trucking, Dark Horse Express, Pitts Trucking and HVR Trucking. On August 26, 2016, he was united in marriage to Summer Bell. For the past two years, Wayne has been working at Cummins in Neillsville.

Wayne enjoyed being a truck driver and especially loved hauling livestock.

He is survived by his wife, Summer, four children, Clayton (Courtney) Garien, Aaron Garien, and Mindy Clark all of Maquoketa, IA, and Anne Garien of Delmar, IA, 8 grandchildren, his mother, Madonna Garien of Belview, IA, four siblings, James Garien of Camanche, IA, Linda (Gary) Manning of Maquoketa, IA, Cindy Daniels of Maquoketa, IA, and Kelly Garien of Cherokee, IA.

He was preceded in death by his father, a little brother and a little sister.

Funeral Services are pending with the Gesche Funeral Home.

Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com.  Gesche Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting Wayne's family with Funeral arrangements.

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