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Bio: Bach, Lori – Poster Contest Winner (Jun 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Bach, Ellenbecker

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 15 Jun 1977

Lori Bach was presented a check for $75 at a meeting of the Catholic Society of Foresters Thursday night for being the first place winner in a poster contest sponsored nationally by the Foresters. Mrs. Catherine Ellenbecker, president of the St. Louis Court, made the presentation.

Lori is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Bach, Route 1, Dorchester.

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BioM: Lamont, Donna Jean (4 Jun 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Lamont, Rushman, Marvin, Gabriel, Zassenhaus, Krebsbach, Rapp, Ganser, Milbrath, Eckes

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 15 Jun 1977

Lamont, Donna Jean (4 Jun 1977)

The Rev. Francis Rushman performed the marriage ceremony between Donna Jean Lamont and Craig Robert Marvin, Sun Prairie, Saturday, June 4, 1977, at 5 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Colby.

Organist for the occasion was Mrs. Bernadette Gabriel. Richard Zassenhaus and Ruth Gabriel sang during the ceremony.

After the ceremony the couple was escorted around town by a black and red surrey drawn by a pair of matched pinto ponies.

Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Angus Lamont, Colby, and Mr. and Mrs. George Marvin, Sun Prairie.

An ivory gown of silk organza and Venice lace, featuring high neckline and long full cuffed sleeves, was worn by the bride. Lace edged the circular veil held by a Venice lace Camelot headpiece. She carried a bouquet of yellow roses, white mums and baby’s breath.

Empire style jersey knit gowns of coral, lime green and yellow were worn by the bridal attendants. They carried bouquets of white carnations, colored mums and baby’s breath.

Maid of honor was Peggy Lamont, Greenwood, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Diane Krebsbach, River Falls and Mrs. Judy Rapp, Jefferson.

Tom Ganser, Minneapolis, was best man. Groomsmen were George Milbrath and Jerry Eckes, Eau Claire.

Ushers were Mike Lamont and Scott Marvin.

A dinner, dance and reception followed at Dorchester Memorial Hall.

The bride is a first grade teacher in the Sheboygan school system. The bridegroom is a computer analyst in Milwaukee.

The couple will live in Sheboygan Falls.

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BioM: Smith, Scheree L. (1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Smith, Krueger, Fink, Strathman, Neustadter, Karaba, Gosse, Yelk, Weiler, Gorke, Schjoneman, Wiese, Tribbey

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 15 Jun 1977

Smith, Scheree L. (21 May 1977)

Scheree L. Smith, Abbotsford, and Charles A. Krueger, Stevens Point, were united in marriage Saturday, May 21, 1977 at Zion Lutheran Church, Colby.

Officiating at the 1 p.m. ceremony was the Rev. Robin O. Fink. Dave Strathman was organist and Gary Neustadter, Stevens Point, was soloist.

Parents of the couple are Mrs. Geraldine Smith, Sun Prairie, and Clifford Smith, Prairie Du Chien, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Krueger, Colby.

The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore an A-line gown of organza over taffeta with imported Venice lace. Accenting the gown’s Victorian Yoke was edged by a triple layer ruffle. A flounce bordered the hemline of the chapel length train. Her matching chapel length veil was edged with Venice lace. She carried a bouquet of yellow roses, yellow and white carnations, baby’s breath, stephanotis and ivy.

Cathy Smith, Monroe, was amid of honor. Joan Karaba, Eau Claire, Cheryl Gosse, Madison, and Mrs. Sandy Yelk, Cottage Grove, were bridesmaids.

They each wore a yellow knit halter dress with a floral cape. Yellow pompoms and baby’s breath were arranged in their hair. Each carried a bouquet of white and blue daisies.

Attending the bridegroom as best man was Glenn Weiler, Wausau. Groomsmen were Greg Gorke, Dorchester, Cliff Schjoneman, Randem, Washington, and Jeff Gosse, Logan Utah. Completing the wedding party were ushers, Robert Gosse, Colby, Michael Wiese, Colby, and Garry Tribbey, Madison.

A reception, dinner and dance followed at Dorchester Memorial Hall.

The bride, a graduate of Sun Prairie Senior High School, graduated in 1976 from the University of Wisconsin School of X-Ray Technology. She is a radiologic technologist at the Marshfield Clinic.

Krueger graduated from Colby High School in 1969 and from UW-Stevens Point in 1974, and from the UW-Oshkosh in 1977 with a Master’s degree in business administration. He is an auditor for Sentry Insurance, Stevens Point.

The couple will live in Stevens Point.

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Obit: Kasmauskas, John (1893 – 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Kasmauskas, Rushman, Kenta, Welch, Kassie

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 15 Jun 1977

Kasmauskas, John (13 Dec 1893 – 7 June 1977)

Funeral services were held Friday, June 10, 1977 at 11 a.m. for John Kasmauskas, age 83, Colby, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Colby.

The Rev. Francis Rushman officiated. Burial followed in the parish cemetery.

Mr. Kasmauskas passed away June 7, 1977 at his home.

He was born in Lithuania. He married the former Barbara Kenta on July 20, 1919, in Chicago. He came to America in 1913 and lived in Chicago until 1951, when the family then moved to the Colby area.

Besides his widow, he is survived by one son, John Kassie, Route 2, Colby, one daughter, Mrs. Helen Welch, Griffith, Indiana; 10 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.

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BioA: Mellenthin, Mr./Mrs. Gordon (33rd – 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Mellenthin, Firnstahl, Allman, Frome

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 15 Jun 1977

Mellenthin, Mr./Mrs. Gordon (33rd – Jun 1977)

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mellenthin celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary Sunday with a dinner.

Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Manny Firnstahl and Tom, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Allman and family, Mrs. Edwin Frome, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Mellenthin and Jeremy, and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Mellenthin, Sherri and Troy, Rockford, Illinois.

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Bio: Rachu, Ryan Scott (Birth – 4 Jun 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Rachu, Schmitt

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 15 Jun 1977

Mr. and Mrs. William Rachu are the parents of a son born June 4, 1977 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield.. He weighed 7 pounds and was 19 inches long. They named him Ryan Scott. He joins one brother, Chad, age 3.

Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Schmitt, Colby, and Mrs. Evelyn Rachu, Abbotsford, and a great-grandmother, Mrs. Paul Schmitt, Colonial House, Colby.

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Bio: Rachu, Ryan Scott (Baptism - 21 Aug 1977))

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Rachu, Fink, Schmitt

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 24 Aug 1977

Ryan Scott, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William Rachu, was baptized Sunday at Zion Lutheran Church, Colby at the 10:15 service, with Rev Robin Fink officiating.

Baptism sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. David Schmitt, Marshfield. 

Dinner and supper were served at the Rachu home to the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. David Schmitt and daughter, Marshfield, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Schmitt, Colby, and Mrs. Evelyn Rachu, Abbotsford.

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Bio: Berg, Karen Marie (Baptism – 12 Jun 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Berg, Rushman, Haffa, Miller

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 15 Jun 1977

Mr. and Mrs. Warren Berg had their infant daughter, Karen Marie, baptized Sunday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Colby, with the Rev. Father Francis Rushman officiating. Baptism sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Dave Haffa, Marshfield.

A cookout was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Berg, with guests being Mr. and Mrs. Ray Berg, Colby, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Haffa, Marshfield, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Miller and family, Merrill.

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Bio: Radue, Kimberly Jo (Baptism – 12 Jun 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Radue, Dix, Sevenson, Bean, Seafer, Schmidt, Hinkleman, Geiger, Rogers, Blasel, Baehr

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 15 Jun 1977

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Radue, Spencer, had their infant daughter, Kimberly Jo, baptized Sunday at the United Church of Christ, Colby, with the Rev. Kenneth Dix officiating. Baptism sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Edward Radue, Neillsville. Dinner and supper were served at the Radue home after the services.

Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Edward Radue and Dennis, Neillsville, Mr. and Mrs. John Sevenson and family, Waupaca, Mr. and Mrs. James Bean and family, Wausau, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Seafer, Marshfield, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Schmidt and family, Granton, Mrs. Elsie Hinkleman, Loyal, Dennis Geiger, Ronald Geiger and Barb Rogers and family, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Blasel and Greg, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Geiger and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Geiger, all of Colby, and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Baehr and family, Unity.

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Bio: Kops, Lori Jean (Baptism – 11 Jun 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Kops, Rink, Meisner, Miller, Wirrer, Diedrich, Clifford

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 15 Jun 1977

Lori Jean Kops, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Kops, Marathon, was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church, Colby, with the Rev. Robin Fink officiating, Saturday night.

Baptism sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meisner and Paula Kops. A reception and brat feed were held after the services at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Miller, with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Kops as hostesses.

Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meisner and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wirrer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Miller and family, Mr. and Mrs. James Diedrich and family, and Mike Clifford.

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School: Abbotsford H.S. – Attend FFA State Convention (Jun 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Pinter, Lueth, Kiefer, Venzke, Slipek

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 22 Jun 1977

Members of the Abbotsford FFA Chapter returned from Green Lake Thursday after attending the state conventions.

Rodney Pinter and Gary Lueth received the Wisconsin Farmer Degree, the highest honor a Wisconsin FFA member can receive. Also attending the convention were Thomas Kiefer, Jeffrey Venzke and FFA advisor John Slipek.