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Bio: Helm. Debra (Engagement - 1984)

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

Surnames: Helm, Little

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/16/1984

Helm, Debra (Engagement - 1984)

An October 13 wedding date has been set for the marriage of Debra Helm of Granton and Todd Little of Curtiss. Parents of the bride-to-be are Mr. and Mrs. Roger Helm, Rt. 2 Granton.

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BioA: Schaefer, Mr. and Mrs. William (Golden - 1984)

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

Surnames: Schaefer, Moeller, Freedlund, Schafer, Johnson, Draheim, Rosquest

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/16/1984

Schafer, Mr. and Mrs. William (Golden - 1984)

September 2 is the open house date for the celebration of William Schafer’s and Lydia Moeller’s wedding date back in 1934 in Maquoketa, Iowa.

The golden anniversary celebration will be held at the Pittsville American Legion club from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and is to be hosted by the couple’s children.

Mr. and Mrs. Schafer make their home at rural Pittsville. The couple have nine children. Daughters of the couple are Mrs. Harold (Nettie) Freedlund, Pittsville; Alice Schafer, Loves Park, Illinois; Mrs. Melvin (Neda) Johnson, Machesney Park, Illinois; Mrs. Peter (Paula) Draheim, Pittsville; and Helen Rosquest, Rockford, Illinois. Joining them are three sons: Calvin, Sr., Rockford, Illinois; Wayne, Loves Park, Illinois; and Ralph, Pittsville. They are joined by 22 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

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BioM: Dorn, Mildred (1984)

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

Surnames: Dorn, Strausborger, Elmer, Richter, Olson

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/16/1984

Dorn, Mildred (11 August 1984)

Abbotsford’s First Presbyterian Church was the August 11 site of the wedding of Mildred Dorn of Neillsville and William Strausborger of Mesa, Arizona.

Attending the couple were Linda Richter, the bride’s daughter of Minneapolis, as matron of honor; and Marilyn Strausborger, the groom’s daughter of Casper, Wyoming. Bestman was Terry Dorn, the bride’s son of Colby; he was joined by Kenneth Olson, the bride’s brother of Neillsville. Ushering were Kai Richter of Minneapolis and Scott Dorn of Colby; both are the bride’s grandsons.

The couple will make their home after September 15, in Mesa, Arizona.

Prior to the wedding ceremony, the bride’s great granddaughter was baptized. Jamie is the daughter of Bruce and Sherri Elmer of Colby.

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BioM: Johnson, Theresa Ann (1984)

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

Surnames: Johnson, Ripp, Trachsel, Matalas, Janke, Schriebe, Laufenberg, Olson, Sanders, Stuve

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/16/1984

Johnson, Theresa Ann (21 July 1984)

Theresa Ann Johnson and Paul Jon Ripp were united in marriage at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Alma Center, on July 21. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson of Rt. 1 Merrillan, and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ripp, of Rt. 1 Merrillan.

The bride chose an off-the-shoulder gown featuring white ribbon lace, short-puffed sleeves, fitted bodice and waist, yoke front and bouffant skirt. She had a chapel-length train and wore a headpiece of pearlized orange blossoms, pearls and baby’s breath. Her bouquet was of red roses, pink and white carnations, white mums, baby’s breath and greens.

Jill Johnson served as maid of honor with Brenda Trachsel, Cindy Johnson, Lisa Ripp and Sherry Matalas as bridesmaids. Bridgett Trachsel was flowergirl. They wore sheer, pink off-the-shoulder gowns with puffed sleeves and silk rose rim on the shoulder. They carried bouquets similar to the bride’s.

Harry Janke served as bestman. He was joined by Wayne Ripp, David Ripp, Steve Schriebe and Rick Laufenberg. Guests were seated by Randy Johnson, Sr., and Bill Johnson. Miniature ushers were Bjorn Olson and Tyge Olson.

Music at the service was offered by Theresa Sanders and Nelda Stuve.

A reception was held at Merrillan’s Gile Memorial Park, followed by an evening dance at Hatfield’s Inwood Ballroom.

After a Bahama’s honeymoon, the couple will make their home at rural Black River Falls. The bride and groom are employed by Ripp Distributing.

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BioM: Marriage Licenses (Aug/Sep - 1984)

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

Surnames: Englebretson, Holden, Hoeft, Murphy, Abramczak, Recore, Gardner, Gade, Stumpner, Volk, Turner, Karbon, Black, Weiler

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/16/1984

Marriage Licenses (Aug/Sep - 1984)

Patrick Englebretson, Loyal, to Carmen Holden, Wood County. To be married in Loyal, August 18.

Will Hoeft, Town of Grant to Diane Murphy, Town of Washburn. To be married in Town of Weston, August 18.

David Abramczak, to Pamela Recore, both of Thorp. To be married in Thorp, August 18.

Tad Gardner, Town of Loyal, to Peggy J. Gade, Greenwood. To be married in Greenwood, August 18.

Paul Stumpner, Jr., to Julie Volk, both of Withee. To be married in Owen, September 8.

Clark D. Turner, to Terri L. Karbon, both of Town of Longwood. To be married in Omro, August 25.

Terry Black, to Cheryl Weiler, both of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. To be married in Colby September 1.

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BioM: Mueller, Jayne Marie (1984)

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

Surnames: Mueller, Urlaub, Reetz, Kappel, Hediger, Seelow, Graves, Brown, Miller, Spiegel. Wanta, Bradtke

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/16/1984

Mueller, Jayne Marie (4 August 1984)

Jayne Marie Mueller and John Francis Urlaub were united in marriage on Saturday afternoon, August 4, in services at Marshfield’s Christ Lutheran Church. The Rev. T. Bradtke officiated. Parents of the bride are Nina Reetz of Marshfield and Eddie Mueller of Mosinee. The groom’s parents are Ben and Jennie Urlaub. Rt. 1 Neillsville.

Music at the service was offered by Terry and Bonnie Wanta.

Matron of honor was Cheri Kappel of Marshfield. She was joined by Theresa Hediger, Neillsville; Nancy Seelow, Coon Rapids, Minnesota; Julie Graves, Marshfield; and Marilyn Urlaub-Brown, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Bestman was Jeff Miller of Neillsville. He was joined by Jim Spiegel, Randy Hediger and Jim and Jeff Urlaub, all of Neillsville. Ushering were Joe and Brian Urlaub, both of Neillsville, and Jim Mueller, Marshfield.

The bride chose a modified Victorian-style gown of chiffon and satin featuring appliqués of Alencon lace trimmed with seed pearls. She wore a chiffon derby-style hat accented with lace and seed pearls and carried a cascade of pink roses, white miniature carnations and ivy. Her attendants wore ash rose and huckleberry hued crepe, floor-length gowns and carried cascades of lilies and stephanotis.

Following the wedding, a reception was held at the Loyal American Legion Hall. The couple announced that they would delay their wedding trip (Caribbean cruise) to the new year.

The new Mr. and Mrs. Urlaub will make their home in Marshfield. She is a 1978 graduate of Marshfield Senior High School and in 1981 from Mid-State Tech-Marshfield. She is a certified medical assistant. He is a 1977 graduate of Neillsville High School and is a heavy equipment operator for Arthur Overgaard Construction.

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BioM: Vine, Cheda Ann (1984)

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

Surnames: Vine, Herman, Garbisch, Bohy, Kernz, Greeler, Winter

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/16/1984

Vine, Cheda Ann (28 July 1984)

Cheda Ann Vine and Danyl Raymond Herman were united in marriage on Saturday afternoon, July 28, at Granton’s Zion Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) with the Rev. Kevin Winter officiating. The groom’s daughter, Chelsea, gave her father to the bride. Also attending the event was the groom’s mother, Mrs. Germaine Herman of Marshfield.

Serving as matron of honor was Kathy Garbisch, the bride’s sister of Granton. Bestman was Sam Bohy, a friend from Spencer.

Following the service, a reception was held at the Granton Sportsmen’s Club. The couple announced wedding trip plans for central Wisconsin and northern Illinois.

The bride chose a pink, street-length, Victorian-style dress. She carried a bouquet of a white carnation and six pink roses; she wore a full halo of pink roses and baby’s breath. Her attendant wore a dress in turquoise hues and featuring pineapple hued pleating; she carried white carnations and reddish-orange roses. The groom was attired in a dark blue, pinstriped suit, as was his attendant.

The couple will make their home at rural Neillsville. She is a 1970 graduate of Beloit High School and graduated from Madison Beauty College in 1971. He is a 1970 graduate of Columbus High School in Marshfield and served in the U.S. Army. He is employed in the maintenance department at Lynn Dairy.

Prenuptial events included a shower hosted by Kris Kernz and Karen and Beverly Greeler.

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Obit: Bush, Regina (1905 - 1984)

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

Surnames: Bush, Maystick, Koboski, Larson, St. John, Naedler, Lisiecki, Ott

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/16/1984

Bush, Regina (7 March 1905 – 13 August 1984)

Regina Bush, 79, of Rt. 1, Neillsville, died on Monday afternoon, August 13, in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield.

Funeral services were to be held today (Thursday), August 16) at 1:30 p.m. from the Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville, with the Rev. Howard Ott of the united Methodist Church officiating. Burial is to be made in the Neillsville City Cemetery; pallbearers were to be Reuben Larson, Doug and George St. John and Alan, Jeff and Hilbert Naedler. (The body was to lie in state on Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and again for one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

The deceased was born on March 7, 1905, in Fairchild to Frank and Alvina (Maystick) Koboski. She received her education and graduated from Fairchild High School and then attended a business college in Milwaukee.

On December 31, 1927, she married Glen R. Bush in Winona, Minnesota, ceremonies. The couple made their home in Marshfield where she worked for Roddis Lumber Company for several years. Then they farmed in the Towns of York and Levis until retiring in 1961 when they moved to a Town of Pine Valley residence. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

Surviving her are three daughters, Mrs. Rueben (Marlene) Larson of Fullerton, California, Mrs. George (Macel) St. John of Salem and Mrs. Alan (Darla) Naedler of Neillsville; a sister, Mrs. Alex (Bergetta) Lisiecki, Hixton; a brother, Victor Koboski, Sparta; and nine grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband (June 30, 1983); a sister, Ruth; and three brothers, Andrew, Sylvester and Tony.

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Obit: Hubing, George W. (1897 - 1984)

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

Surnames: Hubing, Puetz, Cramer, Lowe, Halstead, Ott

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/16/1984

Hubing, George W. (20 September 1897 – 9 August 1984)

The former owner and manager of the Hubing Apartments in Neillsville died on Thursday afternoon, August 9, in Neillsville Memorial Hospital. The deceased is George W. Hubing, who was 86 at the time of his death.

Hubing was born on September 20, 1897, in the Town of Grant to Nicholas and Mary (Puetz) Hubing. After his rural education, he farmed in the Town of Grant. During this time (April 4, 1921) he married Hazel Cramer in Neillsville ceremonies.

In 1929, the couple moved into Neillsville, and he worked as a milk hauler for the American Stores Dairy for about 15 years. In March of 1947, they moved to the former Lowe Funeral Home on Clay Street where he remodeled the large structure into apartments. The couple managed the apartments for 35 years.

Hubing was also employed for several years by Bowman Dairy and for the Neillsville Schools in the maintenance department.

The Hubings made their retirement home on south Grand Avenue, Neillsville. He was a member of the United Church of Christ.

Surviving him, besides his wife, is a daughter, Mrs. William (Betty) Lowe, Neillsville; a sister, Marie Halstead, West Union, Iowa; four grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon, August 12, from the Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville. The Rev. Howard Ott of the United Methodist Church officiated. Burial was made on Monday in the Neillsville City Cemetery.

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