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Bio: Kalepp – Family Reunion (1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Kalepp, Kattre, Schlais

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 27 Jul 1977

About 65 relatives attended a reunion of the Kalepp family Sunday at Red Arrow Park. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kalepp, Dorchester, and their family, Mr. and Mrs. William Kalepp and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kalepp and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Kattre and family.

A picnic dinner and supper were served. Connie Kattre and Debbie Schlais entertained with music.

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Bio: Calmes, Audrey – Receives Degree from UW-Stevens Point (1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Calmes, Wiese

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 27 Jul 1977

Mrs. Audrey (Wiese) Calmes of Elcho recently received a Bachelor of Science degree from UW-Stevens Point with a grade point average of 3.81, which is the highest honor. She will teach again this fall at St. John’s School in Antigo. Audrey is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Wiese, Abbotsford.

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Bio: Hoffmann, Glynis/Rodney – 9th Birthday Party (19 Jul 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Hoffmann, Mews, Schraufnagel, Thomas, Klieforth, Graf

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 27 Jul 1977

Glynis Dawn and Rodney Shawn Hoffmann celebrated their ninth birthday with a party at the home of their parents, the Bob Hoffman’s, on July 19, 1977.

Present were Marla Mews, Darcy and Dara Schraufnagel, Gwen Thomas, Trudee Schraufnagel, Scott Klieforth, Shawn Graf, Mr. and Mrs. Noel Schraufnagel, and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Schraufnagel.

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Bio: Ploeckelman, Carrie Theresa (Birth – 20 Jul 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Ploeckelman, Riese, Weix, Buhler

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 27 Jul 1977

A daughter was born July 20, 1977 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield to Mr. and Mrs. David Ploeckelman, Colby. She weighed seven pounds, nine ounces and was nineteen inches long. They names her Carrie Theresa.

Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Riese, Colby, and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ploeckelman, Stetsonville. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Martin Weix, Colby, Mrs. Dorothy Buehler, Medford, and Mrs. Hattie Ploeckelman, Sheboygan.

She joins a sister, Wendy, 1 ½, at home.

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Bio: Plockelman, Carrie Theresa (Baptism – 21 Aug 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Plockelman, Rushman, Westberg, Riese

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

Mr. and Mrs. David Plockelman had their infant daughter, Carrie Theresa, baptized Sunday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Colby, with Rev. Rushman officiating at the 1 p.m. baptism.

Baptism sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Rick Westberg, Wausau.

Supper was served at the Plockelman home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Riese and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Plockelman and Steve, and Mr. and Mrs. Rick Westberg, Wausau.

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Bio: Baehr, Rhonda – Eighth Birthday Party (Jul 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Baehr, Massop, Kloehn, Brehm, Schmitt

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 27 Jul 1977

Miss Rhonda Baehr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Baehr, celebrated her eighth birthday party on Tuesday at her home.

Guests included Patti Massop, Lisa Kloehn, Nancy Brehm and Diane Schmitt. Games were played and lunch was served with birthday cake and ice cream.

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Bio: Baehr, Rebecca – 11th Birthday Party (Jul 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Baehr, Frane, Brill, Schmidt, Kunze

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 27 Jul 1977

Miss Rebecca Baehr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Baehr, celebrated her 11th birthday on Friday with a slumber party.

Guests included Patty Frane, Kim Brill, Gail Schmidt and Theresa Kunze.

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Bio: Kittl, Gwen Marie – 4th Birthday Party (Jul 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Kittl, Ludwig, Pollock

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 27 Jul 1977

Mr. and Mrs. James Kittl entertained Saturday night at dinner in honor of their daughter, Gwen Marie’s fourth birthday.

Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ludwig and family, Medford, John Pollock, and Mr. and Mrs. Tony Kittl and family, Colby.

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BioM: Pempek, Ella M. (1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Pempek, Hiebl, Holbach, Ewan, Paul

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 27 Jul 1977

Pempek, Ella M. (15 Jul 1977)

Mrs. Ella M. Pempek, Athens and Lawrence J. Hiebl, Dorchester were united in marriage July 15, 1977 in a 6 p.m. candlelight service at St. John’s Catholic Church. Father Charles Hiebl, brother of the groom, officiated.

Mrs. Elizabeth Holbach of Athens is the bride’s mother, while George Hiebl is the groom’s father.

The maid of honor was Ms. Mary Hiebl, sister of the groom. The bridesmaid was Jenny Pempek, daughter of the bride.

The best man was Donald Ewan, a friend of the groom. His groomsman was Randy Pempek, son of the bride. The bride was escorted down the aisle by her oldest son, Brian Pempek. She wore a pale blue chiffon dress and carried red roses, ivy and baby’s breath.

A dinner, reception and dance were held at the Memorial Hall in Dorchester.

The couple is living at Rt. 2, Athens.

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BioM: Larocque, Sandra Jean (1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Larocque, Thomas, Everhard, Hardrath, Swacker, Messman

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 27 Jul 1977

Larocque, Sandra Jean (23 Jul 1977)

Sandra Jean Larocque and Guy Russel Thomas were married July 23, 1977 during a 4 p.m. ceremony at First United Presbyterian Church in Abbotsford. Rev. Robert Everhard officiated.

The bride’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Aurele Larocque of Abbotsford, while the groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas, also of Abbotsford.

The bride wore a long white gown of cotton and lace, with an empire waist and ruffled flounce. She carried a bouquet of baby’s breath and daisies.

The maid of honor was Linda Hardrath, sister of the bride. The bridesmaid was Roxanne Swacker of Abbotsford. They wore sheer blue flower gowns with empire waists. They carried single long stemmed blue carnations.

The best man was Carl Hardrath, brother-in-law of the bride. Bob Messman was the groomsman. The ushers were Gary Thomas and Cheryl Larocque.

Following the ceremony, a buffet supper and reception where held at the home of the bride’s parents.

The groom is a 1973 graduate of Abbotsford High School. After a stint in the air force he is now employed as a truck driver for Kraus Trucking in Stetsonville. The bride is employed by the City of Abbotsford. They will make their home in Stetsonville.

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