News: Neillsville - Artist Teaches Class at CART
(2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Ganther, Voss, Bohan
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 12/6/2023
Neillsville-Artist Teaches Class at CART (2023)
By Jane Thompson
Local folks visited the Clark Cultural Art Center (CART) in Neillsville Nov. 18
for a splash of pre-Christmas creativity.
CART hosted arts and crafts workshops for students of any age. One of those
workshops was Paint & Sip with Shawn Ganther, a local artist. Students could
choose between drinking wine or coffee and painting a Grinch or gnome.
Before Ganther brought out the canvases, paints and brushes, he helped each
student trace the Grinch or gnome onto their canvas from an image projected from
an overhead projector. Ganther admitted some artists have a problem with
proportions. Tracing the sketch of the Grinch or gnome onto the canvas helped
students know where to apply the acrylic paints.
Students JoAnn Voss, of Neillsville, and her granddaughter, Ryan Bohan of
Boston, MA, have each participated in a previous Paint & Sip art session. Bohan
attended one in Chicago. Voss was the first student Ganther assisted with
sketching the Gnome on her canvas.
Ryan Bohan paints the hand of the Grinch at CART during the Nov. 18 class.
During the Paint & Sip workshop, art teacher (right) helps JoAnn Voss (left)
sketch her Gnome.
“You draw it, and we fill it in,” Voss said. “I’ve done this once before. The
best part is the drying stage.” June Thompson/Clark County Press photos
Ganther encouraged each student.
“Plop paint on your canvas and blend the colors with your brush,” Ganther said.
He had already painted a Grinch and gnome, displaying them for the students to
view. They used Liquitex Basics acrylic paints.
Ganther’s students painted the background of their canvas first.
“Blend the colors on the canvas until you get a desirable background,” said
Ganther.
After the background was painted, students used a hair dryer to dry the canvas
before they proceeded with painting. When finished, Ganther suggested the
students write someone’s name on the Grinch bulb as a present.
Ganther has been involved with CART since its inception in 2016.
“I helped set up CART,” Ganther said. “I’ve been teaching since we opened in
2017.”
Ganther has had art exhibitions at CART. He has been painting since 2012.
Ganther is a graduate of the UW-Stevens Point with a degree in media production
and studio art. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He has a permanent
exhibit at the National Veterans Art Museum.
For more information on events at the CART, visit
www.ccartcenter.org.
News: Loyal -
American Legion Hosts Event (2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Nikolai, Cook, Weyer, Strey
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 12/6/2023
Loyal American Legion Hosts Event (2023)
Junitta Nikolai and her sister, Elizabeth (not pictured), spearheaded the
Children’s Christmas Shop with the help of Tractors for Autism. He profits would
go to Tractors for Autism and the Loyal American Legion, which hosted the shop.
L. B./Clark
County Press photos
By L. B., reporter
The Loyal American Legion hosted a joint craft and bake sale with the Children’s
Christmas Shop Dec. 2.
Junitta Nikolai and her sister, Elizabeth, worked with Tractors for Autism and
Disabilities to host the Children’s Christmas Shop inside the Loyal American
Legion. The shop is designed for kids to buy Christmas decorations and presents
for their families at a price they can afford.
“Everything here was donated by community members,” said Junitta Nikolai. “Each
table is marked below a dollar, so we’ve got $0.25, $0.50—we’re also working
with a large group of students, the [Loyal] Family, Career and Community Leaders
of America, is here wrapping presents, the people from Tractors for Autism are
helping out and we’ve got the [Loyal] royalty today.”
Several community churches came to sell items like Christmas decorations and
desserts. St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Trinity Lutheran Church and the Loyal
United Methodist Church collected under the Legion’s roof. Elizabeth Nikolai and
Tami Cook were the coordinators of the event and contributed some of their own
crafts for community members to admire.
“The United Methodist Church needed more space,” said Cook. “We’ve been doing
this— how long—20 plus years? It’s a long time. [The churches] came together
after COVID since we needed more space for our sales. The money from the booths
also goes to the Legion, so it’s supporting them as well. We have some wonderful
crafters; everyone’s really talented in Clark County.”
There were over 20 vendors and booths in the Loyal American Legion. Many of the
vendors sold Christmas decorations and treats. By noon, the majority of baked
goods and sweets were sold out.
Jenae Weyer attended the sale to sell her beauty products such as glue-on nails,
earrings, blush and other makeup kits. She works at the Loyal School District
and for Red Aspen as a marketer, and is on the Loyal Common Council. She also
sold sweatshirts with her own designs on them.
Paulette Strey attended with her family, Liz and Brook Strey. Paulette is a
junkyard artist who salvages and collects pieces of wood, metal and scrap, and
creates something new with them. She paints, sews, knits, crochets and makes a
variety of crafts. The family helped with managing money and chatting up
passersby.
The Loyal Family, Career and Community Leaders of America volunteered at the
Children’s Christmas Shop to wrap gifs for the children. Junitta Nikolai, who
ran the shop with her sister, Elizabeth, also received volunteers from Tractors
for Autism and Disabilities.
The Loyal community came together to share in the bounty, and the sale was a
success for everyone involved.
News: Neillsville
- Local Youth Recognized by Neillsville Optimist (Peterson - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Morrow, Boyer, Miller, Hemp, Opelt, Koepp, Gurney, Voigt, Erickson,
Zoschke
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 12/6/2023
Local Youth Recognized by Neillsville Optimist (2023)
Neillsville Optimist Club award recipients were (front, l-r) Braylon Boyer,
Ethan Miller, Jackson Hemp, Lily Opelt, Abby Koepp, (back) Jada Gurney, Paige
Voigt, Bryce Erickson and Micah Zoschke. Nancy Curtin/Clark County Press
By Nancy Curtin
“We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for
the future”—Franklin D. Roosevelt.
The Neillsville Optimist Club (NOC) was founded in 1990 and serves the youth and
citizens of Neillsville. The NOC held their annual Youth Appreciation Banquet
Nov. 15 with an award ceremony and potluck dinner.
Following the potluck portion of the evening, Judy Morrow, club president,
opened the ceremony reflecting on the purpose of the NOC. The audience joined in
with reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the Optimist Creed.
“The Optimist Club has many activities throughout the year,” Morrow said.
In January, members assisted the Boys Scout program with a pinewood derby car
workshop.
In March, the NOC assists with the Tri-Star Basketball competition at the
Neillsville School with the help of Judy Lindner. The Ruby Meihack Easter Egg
hunt is in April.
“[Meihack] was a longtime member and a very dedicated person,” said Morrow, “so
we do this in her memory every year.”
Morrow pointed out May is Respect for Law month, honoring folks in the community
for outstanding service to youth and the community.
“May is Childhood Cancer month,” Morrow said. “We try to help a family with a
child with care in our community.”
And December is the annual Christmas party, which is on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 1
p.m. at the CART Center with Jake Jalapeno, author of the “Silly Food Book,
performing.”
“Tonight is one of those times that’s really special because we have quite a few
[nominees], but boy, every single one of them deserves it,” said Morrow. “You
young people are fantastic; this is such a fun thing to do every year.”
Morrow proceeded to call each recipient and shared with the audience his/her
accomplishments followed by presenting each with a plaque and a gift
certificate.
First up was Paige Voigt. Voigt has worked at the Neillsville Retirement Center
(NRC) since July and was nominated for being “very caring and compassionate.”
She often plans and does activities with the residents. If she sees a resident
having a bad day, she tries to help them feel better by trying to make them
smile, laugh and remember why they are loved.
Lily Opelt also works at the NRC. She is “compassionate, caring” and cooks at
the facility when asked. Opelt also works at the Riviera Supper Club, arrives to
work on time and does what is asked of her. She gets along with her coworkers
and customers. She goes above and beyond as a high school student and working
two jobs.
Micah Zoschke is described as having a “strong work ethic, a passion for success
and a kind personality.” He dedicates many hours to the Neillsville Recreation
Department, volunteering for coaching youth flag football, youth soccer, Learn 2
Skate and umpiring for youth baseball. While at school, he is part of the
National Honor Society and Teen Leadership Council, as well as multiple sports.
Zoschke has been an “inspiration and role model for many.”
Bryce Erickson has been volunteering for the recreation department for four
years. He has a “passion for working with kids” and has refereed basketball
tournaments, coached flag football and umpired youth baseball. In school,
Erickson has been a three-sport athlete United Church of Christ Youth Group.
Jackson Hemp is known for his love of Christmas. He helps set up and decorate
many themed trees as well as his own Christmas Village collection. With his love
for singing and dancing, he is a member of Neillsville Area Players, middle
school choir and high school show choir. Jackson also works at Sniteman Pharmacy
and Wildcat Supper Club while keeping time for schoolwork, student council,
class secretary and Kindness Club.
Jada Gurney is “very reliable” and has been volunteering and working for the
Neillsville Recreation Department with youth soccer, softball, basketball and
the swimming pool. She is a member of the Neillsville High School Choir,
National Honor Society and Spanish Club, and also serves as a tutor. Gurney is
currently working on her certified nursing assistant (CNA) certification.
Braylon Boyer is another volunteer with the recreation department, helping with
3-on-3 basketball and youth basketball tournaments and as a flag football coach.
He “shows compassion, leadership” and shares his love for the game. Boyer is a
three-sport athlete and an asset to his teammates. He also volunteers with his
church group and community events.
Ethan Miller has been employed at the Sav-Rite Building Center for the past two
years and shows exceptional skills. He “demonstrates a strong work ethic and
leadership skills and goes above and beyond.” He takes on many tasks and shows
great customer service. Miller has a “great heart and is honest and
trustworthy.”
Finally, Abby Koepp has been involved in many school and community activities
over the years, including her church’s music program and Teen Leadership
Council. She volunteered with reffing and score-keeping for basketball games and
tournaments. Koepp has achieved her academic letter and has played basketball
and softball. She participated in the Chippewa Valley Youth Apprenticeship
Program and is currently enrolled in the High School CNA Academy. She has
remained motivated to keep on course with her academics despite her diagnosis
and treatment for leukemia, with the encouragement and support of this
community.
“I’d like to say, as a community member, this family of faith and hard work in
getting [Koepp’s] health has kept this community so together,” Morrow said. “I
mean, how many black shirts with orange ribbons did we see? We really need to
congratulate the whole family.
“We had an awesome evening with awesome kids. Thank you so much for showing up
and being here to appreciate them.”
Bio: Peterson,
Mitchell - Represents Unity in Whitewater Concert (2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Peterson, Gehrenbeck, Abajian, Garrop, Rundquist, Pfeiffer, Ramaekers,
Bloesch
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 12/6/2023
Peterson Represents Unity in Whitewater Concert (2023)
Mitchell Peterson, of Unity, participated in the UW-Whitewater’s Gala Holiday
Concert, Dec. 2 with the Chamber Singers choir. Edward DuBois/Clark County Press
UW-Whitewater held an annual concert, the Gala Holiday Concert, Dec. 2.
The concert showcased the most of the music department’s students and is the
biggest annual benefit event for the university. Funds raised are turned into
scholarships for the department’s students.
Mitchell Peterson of Unity, a Colby High School graduate and UW-Whitewater
sophomore, is one of the singers in the music department and participated in the
concert.
Peterson is a member of the Chamber Singers, directed by Robert Gehrenbeck, a
music professor at the college.
Peterson sang tenor in the concert, but he also sings baritone. Outside of the
choir, Peterson plays trombone for the university’s bands.
The Chamber Singers played in the second half of the program, after
intermission.
The Chamber Singers paired with the Percussion Ensemble to sing “Laylat al-Milad
Mansour Labaky’s (Christmas Changes Things),” arranged by Nareg Abajian, and
Stacy Garrop, Parker Rundquist and Jack Pfeiffer’s “Lo Yisa Goy (Nation Shall
Not List Sword Against Nation).”
After the Whitewater Symphony Orchestra played, it grouped with the Chamber
Singers and the concert choir, under the direction of Christopher Ramaekers,
associate professor of music, to sing Peter Bloesch’s “Sweet Baby, Sleep,”
Anon’s “On this Day, Earth Shall Ring” and Lowell Mason/Isaac Watts’ “Joy to the
World” (as the finale piece), both arranged by Bloesch.
Peterson had played band in high school, and is in his first year with the
Chamber Singers. He had auditioned for the varsity choir in his freshman year,
but lost out to another student.
Peterson is studying for a bachelor’s degree in musical education, and intends
to stay on the choir and in the bands through the rest of the program.
Peterson would like to teach locally after completing and receiving his degree,
at the middle school level.
Peterson said the biggest differences between the high school and university
choirs are the increased amounts of practice, with a lot more work and
dedication.
He also commented on the reliance on self-accountability.
Peterson looks forward to all the Chamber Singers events and the studio’s spring
recital.
Edward DuBois contributed to this article.
News: Neillsville - Shoppers Support Small Business Saturday (2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Hawley, Harris, Shoemaker, Sigurdson, Gerhardt, Boon
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 12/6/2023
Small Town Shoppers-Support Small Business Saturday (2023)
By June Thompson
After all the Black Friday sales gained shoppers’ attention, there was Small
Business Saturday. This year, Small Business Saturday was Nov. 25. Neillsville
folks were out shopping at small businesses in downtown and saying what they
believe is important about Small Business Saturday.
Diane and Kevin Harris, owner of For Craft Sakes craft store in downtown
Neillsville, appreciated the “friendliness of the customers and the great
vendors.”
“It’s been good.” said Diane Harris.
Barb Shoemaker was browsing through For Craft Sakes looking for gifts.
“Small businesses are intrinsically part of what keeps a small town alive. I do
believe that,”
Shoemaker said.
Mama’s G’s Consignment Store offered discounted merchandise.
“One of the biggest things about Small Business Saturday are the connections
between business owners and customers,” said Amy Gerhardt.
Gerhardt owns Mama G’s and knows her customers by name.
Love + Flour Bakery is a family business in downtown Neillsville.
Jenna Sigurdson, co-owner of Love + Flour Bakery in downtown Neillsville, was
busy with family and customers during Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25, an event
across Clark County made to promote people supporting their local businesses.
“It’s been extremely busy,” said Jenna Sigurdson. “We’re very blessed. We can
have the kids here with us.”
She and her husband, Erik, made a lot of pies for Thanksgiving, about 150.
“We get a lot of support from the community,” Jenna Sigurdson said.
Small businesses rely on community support to survive. They try to meet the
needs of their customers by offering products and great service.
Kristine Boon, owner of Christie Country Quilts, greeted customers.
“I love shining a light on small businesses especially in a small town,” Boon
said. “You know your customers/patrons. All small businesses in town cheer for
each other—that makes a huge difference. Support from the community allows us to
support community fundraisers. It’s been great.”
Visitors also came to Neillsville from other communities. Kari Hawley of Muskego
and Melody Hawley of Neillsville stopped by Christie Country Quilts.
“You don’t realize the local talent unless you come out and see it,” said Melody
Hawley.
“We support local businesses,” Kari Hawley said.
Kari and Melody Hawley shop at Christie Country Quilts in downtown Neillsville
during the Small Business Saturday event.
June Thompson Clark County Press photos
School: Neillsville H.S. - Choir Singers (Preparation - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Urban, Schoengarth, Koprek, Swita, Walter
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 12/6/2023
Neillsville Choir Singers (Preparation - 2023)
Neillsville Choir singers (front, l-r) Kenadi Urban, Gracie Schoengarth, (back)
Olivia Koprek, Wesley Swita and Ellie Walter were selected to participate in the
Dorian Vocal Festival at Luther College in Decorah, IA in January 2024. The
singers will rehearse for a day and a-half with approximately 900 students from
five states and then will present a concert.
Submitted photo
Obit:
Englebretson, Eric Allen (1958 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Englebretson, Tucker, Oestreich, Hannon, Schultz, Zvolena, Heersma,
Zimmerman
----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Loyal, Clark Co., WI) 12/8/2023
Englebretson, Eric Allen (6 January 1958 – 4 December 2023)
Eric A. Englebretson, age 65, of Loyal, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023,
at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.
Eric Allen Englebretson was born on January 6, 1958, in Marshfield, the son of
Clayton C. and Kathleen J. (Tucker) Englebretson. He was raised and received his
education in Loyal, graduating from Loyal High School in 1976. Eric attended
UW-Stevens Point for one year, before returning to Loyal and working for his
father at the family business, Spokeville Elevator. After his father sold the
feed mill in 1989, Eric began working for Roehl Transport, where he was able to
see the entire continental US by driving for Roehl. He later began working
construction, starting at Marawood Construction, and spending last 20 plus years
working as a head foreman for RZ Builders in Loyal. The last 4 years of his life
were spent in a loving relationship with Julie Oestreich, whose love for each
other was obvious whenever you were around them. She and her children enriched
his already extraordinary life.
Eric was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Loyal where he served on the
church council, the Clark County Male Chorus, and served 20 years on the Loyal
Fire Department starting in 1994, earning fireman of the year in 2013, and
volunteered for Interfaith Caregivers, Ruby's Pantry, and Habitat for Humanity.
He devoted his life to serving others and paying it forward.
He had many interests, but especially loved watching the Packers, Brewers, or
local high school sporting events, never missing any of his children's baseball,
softball, volleyball, or basketball games. Eric also loved attending his
children’s music programs, as his love for music was shared with his kids. He
truly loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Eric will be deeply missed by his children: Ric Englebretson of La Crosse, Reba
Englebretson of Marshfield, Aubri Englebretson (Brett Hannon) of Moncks Corner,
SC, Kale (Cassi) Englebretson of Marshfield; six grandchildren: Brekken, Sophia,
Kellen, Sybil, Clayton and Lenora; special friend: Julie Oestreich of Loyal; his
siblings: Kris (Bob) Schultz of Loyal, Yvette (Jesse) Zvolena of Loyal, Tim
(Kathy) Englebretson of Stratford, Connie (Tom) Heersma of Rozellville, and Pat
(Carmen) Englebretson of Loyal; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He
was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Paul.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at
Trinity Lutheran Church, in Loyal, with Rev. Daniel Zimmerman officiating.
Visitation will be held at the church from 12 p.m. until time of service.
Obit: Matkovich,
Nick L. (1941 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Matkovich, Dill, Anderson
----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Owen, Clark Co., WI) 12/8/2023
Matkovich, Nick L. (18 March 1941 – 7 December 2023)
Nick L. Matkovich, age 82 of Owen, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at
the Clark County Rehabilitation & Living Center in Owen.
Nick was born on March 18, 1941, the son of Louie and Beulah (Dill) Matkovich in
Willard. He graduated from Greenwood High School in 1959 and was united in
marriage to Bonnie Anderson in 1966.
Nick began his career in the workforce at a young age working for Laabs Cheese
Factory, hauling can milk. He later took on a semi driving position for Auberg
and Hansen then picked up trucks all over the United States for Galvin. He also
fixed trucks for Master Industries. Nick worked hard on his parent’s farm but
later years he played hard.
Nick is survived by his wife of 57 years, Bonnie, as well as a son: Tracy of
Holcombe; two grandsons: Dillon of Owen and Dalton of Eau Claire, and many
cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents.
A Celebration of Nick’s Life will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023at
Meadowview Country Club in Owen from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Nick, please visit
our floral store.
Obit: Peterson,
Rachel Marie (1927- 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Peterson, Draeger, Rusch, Tischauser, Denney Donnaway, Moore
----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Greenwood, Clark Co., WI) 12/8/2023
Peterson, Rachel Marie (20 February 1927 – 4 December 2023)
Rachel M. Peterson , age 96, formerly of Shawano, passed away at Clark County
Rehab & Living Center in Owen, on Monday December 4, 2023. Burial of cremains
will take place in Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King, at a
later date.
Rachel Marie Rusch was born on February 20, 1927. in Caroline, to Alfred A. and
Minnie O. (Draeger) Rusch. She was raised in Caroline and graduated from Marion
High School in 1944. Rachel then attended Milwaukee County Nursing School and
graduated a Registered Nurse. She was united in marriage to James S. Peterson in
September of 1949 From 1949 until 1988, she worked at various hospitals and
facilities until her retirement in 1988. In 1991, they moved to Shawano where
they resided together until James' death in 2017. In 2018, Rachel moved to
Neillsville Care and Rehab until it closed in 2021. She then moved to the Clark
County Rehab and Living Center until her death.
She was a former member of the American Legion Auxiliary in both Cross Plains
and Shawano.
Rachel had many interests but especially enjoyed going to the casino, fishing,
following the Badgers, Packers and Brewers, gardening and traveling.
She is survived by four children: Mark (Mary) Peterson of Bartlesville, OK, Anne
Tischauser of Appleton, Brian (Judy) Peterson of Madison, Matt (Sherri) Peterson
of Greenwood; five grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends.
Rachel was preceded in death by her parents; her husband James; her son-in-law
Terry Tischauser; three sisters Erna Denney, Almeda Donnaway, and Avis Moore;
and two brothers: Melvin Rusch, who died in infancy, and Dale Rusch.
Obit: Plautz,
Margaret L. “Marge” (1932- 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Plautz, Boh, Urbanz, Wendt, Yetter, Buesing, Miller, Drieman, Landini,
Qualls
----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Owen, Clark Co., WI) 12/9/2023
Plautz, Margaret L. “Marge” (17 January 1932 – 9 December 2023)
Margaret L. “Marge” Plautz, age 91, formerly of Owen, passed away on Friday,
December 8, 2023, at Our House Senior Living in Chippewa Falls, WI, under the
tender care of St Croix Hospice.
Margaret was born on January 17, 1932, the daughter of Frank and Margaret (Boh)
Urbanz in Willard, Wisconsin. She attended Greenwood High School. On April 15,
1950, Margaret was united in marriage to Emil Plautz in Willard Wisconsin. She
and Emil lived most of their married life in the Owen-Withee area. He preceded
her in death in 2008. She waitressed and cooked at various restaurants over the
years but retired as the head cook at the Owen-Withee Schools.
Marge enjoyed gardening, cooking, quilting, fishing, socializing with her
friends and taking road trips around the area. She was a 4-H leader and a
Brownie Scout leader when her children were young. She was a member of the Holy
Rosary PCCW and the Homemakers of Longwood.
Marge is survived by her loving family including four children: Randy (Chriss)
Plautz, Withee, Terry (Linda) Plautz, Owen, Colleen (Dennis) Wendt, Owen and Kim
Plautz, Chippewa Falls; 5 grandchildren: Darren (Cyndi) Wendt, Lisa (Eric)
Yetter, Julie Wendt, Melissa (Aaron) Buesing and Mike Plautz; 6
great-grandchildren: Lauren & Reece Wendt, Jackson & Caden Buesing, Rayna &
Suniya Wendt and a great-great-grandson, Levi Miller. She is further survived by
3 sisters: Mary Ann (Jim) Drieman, Gwen (Louis) Landini, Dolly Qualls; one
sister-in-law, Janet Urbanz as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her granddaughter: Alexa
Yetter; her brother: Frank Urbanz and a brother–in-law, Gale Qualls.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at
the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Owen. Interment will be held at the
Riverside Cemetery in Withee. Family and friends are welcome from 11:00 AM until
time of service Wednesday at the Funeral Home.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the local school of your choice to
pay for the lunches of their students or to the Alzheimer’s Association.
The family would like to thank Amanda., Stacy and the wonderful staff at Our
House Assisted living for their great work and support, as well as the staff of
St. Croix Hospice.
Family and friends may express condolences online at
www.maurinaschilling.com.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Marge, please visit
our floral store.
