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News: Loyal Corn Fest Royalty Candidates (2023)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Mercier, Schecklman, McFarlane, Olson, Mennenga, Dix, Teschner

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 28 Jun 2023

Young ladies competing for the title of Little Corn Fest Royalty include: Emilee Mercier, Adalynn Schecklman, Morgan McFarlane, Tawnee Olson, Lilly Mennenga and Jayna Dix. Noelle Teschner is the only Loyal Corn Fest Royalty contestant, sponsored by Big 5 Home Inspection. These ladies will sell Corn Fest buttons and raffle tickets throughout the summer at local businesses and events. The royalty coronation will be Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. at the Loyal American Legion.

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Obit: Rinehart, Diane M. (1944 – 2023)

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Surnames: Rinehart, Bruce, Ryan, Todd, Ducommun, Schweke, Prehn, Luepke, Gunia

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 28 Jun 2023

Rinehart, Diane M. (1 Apr 1944 – 25 Jun 2023)

Diane M. Rinehart, 79, residing in the town of Beaver, Clark County, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 30, 2023, at Christ Lutheran Church in Abbotsford with Rev. Donald Bruce officiating. Diane will be laid to rest in St. Luke’s Cemetery in the town of Green Grove. Family and friends are invited to gather for a visitation at the church on Thursday evening from 5-8 p.m. and again on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the services. The honor of pallbearers belongs to Nick, Ryan, Mitchell, Andy and Ed Rinehart and Jesse Todd. Honorary pallbearers are Jena Rinehart and Julie Ducommun.

Diane was born on April 1, 1944, in Spencer, the daughter of Donald and Estella (Schweke) Prehn. She was a graduate of Spencer High School. On Aug. 29, 1963, she was united in marriage to Gerald Rinehart at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spencer. She was employed as a medical coder at the former Neillsville Memorial Hospital until her retirement.

She was a longtime member of Christ Lutheran Church in Abbotsford. Diane spent her free time working in the garden; creating beautiful knitted or crocheted pieces for family and friends; going square dancing with her dance partner and husband, Gerald; or just spending time at the family’s cabin on Musser Lake in Phillips.

Those who will cherish her memory are her loving husband, Gerald Rinehart; her sons, Randy (Kay) Rinehart of Owen, Richard (Denise) Rinehart of Loyal, Robert (Mary Ann) Rinehart of Willard and Scott (Eva) Rinehart of Bruce; her 19 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and her brother, Allen (Nancy) Prehn of Abbotsford. She is further survived by her best friends, Carol Luepke of Marshfield and Violet Weber of Marshfield; and her beloved canine companion “Oreo,” along with many other relatives and friends.

Diane was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather, Edward Gunia and her great-grandson, Taylor.

If desired, memorials in Diane’s name can be directed to Christ Lutheran Church in Abbotsford.

Diane’s arrangements are under the care of Life Tributes Funeral Home, Spencer. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.lifetributesfuneralhome.com.

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Obit: Rollins, Verlyn R. (1940 – 2023)

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Surnames: Rollins, Matonich, Wesenberg, Bullerman, Howard, Kaiser, Tenneson, Saylor, Laesch

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 28 Jun 2023

Rollins, Verlyn R. (15 Apr 1940 – 24 Jun 2023)

Verlyn Robert Rollins, 83, Granton, passed on June 24, 2023. He was born April 15, 1940, to Robert and Ann (Matonich) Rollins. He married Frieda (Wesenberg) on Jan. 21, 1961. They are parents to Dean (Becky) Rollins, Marshfield; Dr. David (Ronda) Rollins, Waupaca; Barb (Steve) Bullerman, Quasqueton, Iowa; Sue (Lenny) Howard, Loyal; and Steve (Sharon Jackson) Rollins, Plymouth, Minn.

Verlyn had seven grandchildren, Casey (Tina) Rollins, Robert Rollins, Cassie Rollins, Scott Bullerman, Adam “AJ” Bullerman, Ashley (Michael) Kaiser and Derrick (Arryanna Tenneson) Howard; and two great-granddaughters, Rylie and Jordyn Kaiser.

Verlyn was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Dean.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Verlyn will be held at 11 a.m., on Monday, July 3, 2023, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Loyal. The celebrant will be Fr. Barry Saylor. Music will be provided by Joyce Laesch, organist; Grace Genteman, soloist; and St. Anthony’s choir. Interment will be in the Town of Lynn Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., Monday, July 3, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Loyal.

Online condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com.  Gesche Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting Verlyn’s family.

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News: Colby – Dean’s List (Spring Sem. 2023)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Filtzkowski, Hinker, Meier, Streveler, Feiten

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 28 Jun 2023

Brooklyn Filtzkowski received dean’s list honors for the spring 2023 semester at St. Norbert College. To qualify, students must maintain a minimum 3.5 grade point average.

Erin Hinker and Hanna Meier were named to the UW-Superior dean’s list for the spring 2023 semester. To be named to the dean’s list, students must have completed 12 degree-seeking semester credits and achieved at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale).

Richard Streveler and Daisy Feiten have been named to the Winona State dean’s list for the spring 2023 semester. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must be an undergraduate enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit hours for a grade) and achieve a minimum grade point average of 3.5.

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News: Abbotsford – Dean’s List/Graduate (Spring Sem. 2023)

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Surnames: Schreiner, Viegut, Larson, Kunze

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 28 Jun 2023

Dean’s List

Riley Schreiner and Taygen Viegut received dean’s list honors at UW-Superior for the spring 2023 semester. To be named to the dean’s list, students must have completed 12 degree-seeking semester credits and achieved at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale).

Brian Larson has been named to the Winona State dean’s list for the spring 2023 semester. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must be an undergraduate enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit hours for a grade) and achieve a minimum grade point average of 3.5.

Spring graduate

Tyler Kunze graduated from UW-Milwaukee with a Master of Science degree in Freshwater Sciences.

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News: Dorchester – Dean’s List (Spring Sem. 2023)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Decker, Gumz

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 28 Jun 2023

Alexis Decker and Penny Gumz received dean’s list honors at UW-Superior for the spring 2023 semester. To be named to the dean’s list, students must have completed 12 degree-seeking semester credits and achieved at least a

3.50 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale)

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News: Unity – Dean’s List (Spring Sem. 2023)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Peterson

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 28 Jun 2023

Mitchell Peterson was named to the dean’s list at UW-Whitewater for the spring 2023 semester. To qualify, students have to achieve a grade point average of 3.4 or above in a single semester.

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Obit: Nigon, Geraldine E. (1926 – 2023)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Nigon, Melin, Gulstrand, Lindner, Kocur, Litkey

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 05 Jul 2023

Nigon, Geraldine E. (22 Nov 1926 – 28 Jun 2023)

Geraldine Ellen Nigon, 96, of Rochester, Minn., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Joan’s Place in Hampton, Minn.

Geraldine was born Nov. 22, 1926 in Minneapolis to Glenn and Inez (Melin) Gulstrand. She was a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a degree in home economics. Geraldine taught school in Dover/Eyota, where she would meet and later marry Clair Nigon. Clair and Geraldine were united in marriage on Oct. 6, 1951, in Minneapolis. Geraldine and Clair were blessed with 10 children. Geraldine was an active member of St. Francis Catholic Church and St. Anthony Church in Loyal.

Geraldine and Clair farmed in Viola, Minn., moving to Greenwood in 1978 to a bigger farm. In 1987 they retired to Loyal, where they were faithful members of St. Anthony’s Church. Clair passed away in 1998 and then Geraldine moved to Rochester, Minn., in 2008 to Shorewood until 2013 when she then moved to Joan’s Place in Hampton, Minn.

Geraldine was very artistic, loved drawing and always had a positive attitude. Geraldine’s grandkids looked forward to vacationing at Grandma’s, where they would bake cookies and make wooden crafts. Geraldine loved to fish since she was a young girl. She and Clair would winter in Texas each year, and after Clair passed away, Geraldine would take yearly trips with each of her kids. Geraldine also kept in close contact with her high school and college friends, who called themselves the P.I.P.S. Geraldine loved to bake and every day she would have a fresh batch of cookies made for when the kids came home from school. She was a faithful woman to her family and to her Lord. She will be missed.

Geraldine is survived by her sons, Richard (Dawn) Nigon of Stillwater, Minn., Daryl (Ruth) Nigon of Rochester, Minn., Harold (Susan) Nigon of Rudolph, James (Elaine) Nigon of Greenwood, Martin (Kathleen) Nigon of Greenwood, Raymond (Susan) Nigon of Cottage Grove, Michael (Barbara) Nigon of Elk Mound, and Stephen (Annah) Nigon of Spencer; daughters, Kathryn (Paul) Lindner of Rochester, Minn., and Patricia (John) Kocur of Welch, Minn.; 34 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren on the way and many nieces and nephews.

Geraldine was preceded in death by her loving husband, Clair; her brother, Glenn Gulstrand Jr.; great-grandson Cole Litkey; and other beloved family members.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1114 Third St. SE, Rochester, Minn., with Father Jim Berning officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Cemetery in Geraldine’s memory.

To share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.mackenfuneralhome.com.

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Bio Kirchner, Delaney – Awarded $1,500 Scholarship (2023)

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Surnames: Kirchner, McCollum

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 05 Jul 2023

Cheryl McCollum recently presented Delaney Kirchner, Greenwood High School, with the $1,500 Wisconsin State Telecommunications Foundation (WSTF) scholarship. Kirchner plans to attend UW-Oshkosh. Kirchner was one of nine students to receive a WSTF scholarship this year. Since 1966, the WSTF has contributed more than $1.8 million to help students further their education. In its 57 years, the foundation has awarded scholarships to more than 1,400 students.

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