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Obit: Canfield, Raymond Pat (1917 - 1992)

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

Surnames: Canfield, Buddinger, Steffen, McCleskey, Wentz, Searls

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 1/28/1993

Canfield, Raymond Pat (16 December 1917 – 11 October 1992) With Flag

Raymond Pat Canfield, 74, of Clam Lake, died after a heart attack at Humana Hospital, Phoenix, AZ, on Sunday, October 11, 1992.

He was born in the Town of York, Clark County, to Raymond D. and Elsie (Buddinger) Canfield on December 16, 1917. He grew up in Granton, and after his education, he spent one year in the CCC’s. He married Dorena Steffen of Marshfield, October 28, 1938, in Waukegan, IL. He worked as chauffeur at Stewart & Warner, Chicago, IL, after which he purchased a cabin on Upper Clam Lake, in 1940.

During summers he planted trees for the Hayward District and winters he worked in the woods; at which time he entered the U.S. Navy. After his WWII service, he returned to the Clam Lake area and worked for the U.S. Forest Service as a heavy equipment engineer. He also worked on bridges in Michigan and Minnesota. After 28 years he retired.

He was a member of the Prosser, Curtis, Kubley Post American Legion, Glidden, and the Clam Lake Community Club, and was instrumental in the brining of electricity and telephone communications to the Clam Lake area.

He is survived by his wife, Hemet, CA; one son, Pat Jr., Oconto Falls and Clam Lake, two daughters, Ryen McCleskey, (Clint), Hemet, CA, and Dorie Wentz (Ed) Sun City, CA; five grandchildren and one great grandchild; and one half-sister, Ruth Searls, Granton.

He was preceded by his parents, step-parents and one brother, Alvin. A private family service was held at Green Acres Chapel, Phoenix, AZ.

He had willed his body for medical research.

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Obit: Gilbertson, Clarence L. “Doc” (1926 - 1993)

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

Surnames: Gilbertson, Verhagen, Jacobson, Reece, Ashbeck, Marg, Murphy

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 1/28/1993

Gilbertson, Clarence L. “Doc” (20 June 1926 – 29 January 1993) With Flag

Clarence L. “Doc” Gilbertson, 66, 2317 Walworth Ave., died Friday, January 29, 1993, in his home after a long battle with cancer. He was born on June 20, 1926, in Black River Falls, the son of Irwin and Gertrude Gilbertson. Moved to Rockford in 1950 from Granton. Had married Joyce VerHagen in Chili, June 19, 1948. Very devoted to his wife and family. A Veteran of World War II, serving in U.S. Army in northern France. Was employed at Estwing Manufacturing Co., 38 years retiring in 1988. Also delivered flowers for his son with Gilbertson Flowers in 1992. Was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church.

Surviving him are his wife, Joyce, Rockford; two sons, Ron and Tom (Diana), Rockford; daughter Beverly Jacobson, Rockford; special son, Jim Reece; daughter-in-law, Suzanne Gilbertson, Loves Park; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Jane Ashbeck, Greenwood, and Betty (Jerry) Marg, Granton; sister-in-law, Dorothy Gilbertson, Granton; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by son, Don “Midge” in 1988; parents, and brother Erwin.

Mass at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, in St. Edward Catholic Church, with the Rev. James J. Murphy, pastor, officiating. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 3910 N. Rockton Ave., with wake service at 6 p.m.; also, visitation 10 a.m. to time of services Tuesday at the church.

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Obit: Gliddon, Edward (1915 - 1993)

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

Surnames: Gliddon, Factly, Rachuy, D’Huyvetter, Jakel, West, Diemer

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 1/28/1993

Gliddon, Edward (6 April 1915 – 25 January 1993)

Edward Gliddon, 77, rural Humbird, died on Monday, January 25, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, in Marshfield.

He was born on April 6, 1915, in Burlington, Illinoi, to parents Thomas and Marie (Factly) Gliddon. He married Velma Rachuy on June 11, 1937, in Sycamore, IL, and she preceded him in death on August 11, 1983. He was employed in construction and road maintenance in Illinois and, upon moving to Wisconsin, farmed in the Humbird area for many years.

Edward is survived by his daughter, Patricia Glidden of Humbird. Besides his wife, Velma, he was preceded in death by his son, Thomas on January 22, 1993.

Funeral services for Edward Gliddon were held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 28, at the Jensen Funeral Home, Hixton, with Rev. Timothy Diemer officiating. Burial took place in the Town of Mentor Cemetery, rural Humbird. Friends called at the Jensen Funeral Home on Thursday one hour prior to the services. Casket bearers were Emmanuel D’Huyvetter, Pascal D’Huyvetter, Nathan Jakel and Jeff West.

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Obit: Gliddon, Thomas O. (1942 - 1993)

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

Surnames: Glidden, Rachuy, Bell, Theiler, D’Huyvetter, Jinkerson, West, Zerbel, Burek

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 1/28/1993

Glidden, Thomas O. (27 July 1942 – 22 January 1993)

Thomas O. Gliddon, 50, rural Humbird, died on Friday, January 22, at Black River Memorial Hospital, Black River Falls.

He was born on July 27, 1942, in Elgin, IL, to parents Edward and Velma (Rachuy) Gliddon. He was a dairy farmer for the past 22 years, farming in Mentor Township. Prior to that, he worked in Illinois, in construction. He enjoyed the study of meteorology, keeping a log of local weather conditions on a daily basis.

He is survived by his sister, Patricia Gliddon of Humbird, his mother, Velma preceded him in death on August 11, 1983. His father, Edward, died on Monday evening, January 25, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield.

Funeral services for Thomas O. Gliddon were held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 25, at the Jensen Funeral Home, Hixton, with Rev. Thomas Burek officiating. Burial took place in Town of Mentor Cemetery, rural Humbird. Friends called at the Jensen Funeral Home on Sunday evening from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to services on Monday. Casket bearers were Robert Bell, Fred Theiler, Pascal D’Huyvetter, Virgil Jinkerson, Jeff West and Don Zerbel.

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Obit: Grap. Frederick L., Sr. “Fritz” (1903 - 1993)

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

Surnames: Grap, Kalsow, Butler, Ruzic, Huettenrauch, Schwark, Hoppa, Reede

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 1/28/1993

Grap, Frederick L., Sr. “Fritz” (13 November 1903 – 21 January 1993)

Services for Frederick L. “Fritz” Brap, Sr., 89, Neillsville, who died at 5:12 a.m. Thursday, January 21, 1993, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield, were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 23, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Globe. The Rev. Paul Reede officiated. Karen Hoppa was the accompanist for congregational singing. Burial was in Neillsville City Cemetery, and grandsons served as pallbearers. Visitation was at Gesche Funeral Home, Neillsville, from 6-9 p.m. Friday, January 22, and then at the church one hour prior to service time Friday.

Frederick Grap was born November 13, 1903, in the Town of Weston, Clark County, to Johann F. and Martha E. (Kalsow) Grap. He was educated in the Town of Weston and took German instructions at Immanuel Lutheran School, Globe. He married Lucille Butler, October 9, 1932, in Neillsville.

He farmed on the family farm in the Town of Weston all of his life. He did custom thrashing for many neighbors and also in the Willard and Humbird areas for many years. He was a patrolman for the Town of Weston for several years. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Globe.

He is survived by his wife; two sons, Ronald of Chino, CA., and Fred, Jr. of Neillsville; three daughters, Mrs. Gary (JoAnn) Ruzic of Neillsville, Mrs. Clarence (June) Huettenrauch of Milwaukee and Mrs. Daniel (Susan) Schwark of Willard; one brother, Carl of Milwaukee; 21 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, one son, Lewis, four brothers and seven grandchildren.

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Obit: Johnson, Grant O. (1895 - 1993)

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

Surnames: Johnson, Moh, Murphy, Elmhorst, Simon, Anderegg, Steiner, LaChapelle

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 1/14/1993

Johnson, Grant O. (9 March 1895 – 11 January 1993)

Services for Grant O. Johnson, 97, who died at 7:45 a.m. Monday at Bethel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Arpin, were held at 11 a.m. Friday at Gilbertson Funeral Home, Granton. Visitation was from 10-11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. The Rev. Thomas LaChappelle officiated. Music was provided by Jeanette Steiner. Burial was in Windfall Cemetery, Granton, and grandsons served as pallbearers.

Grant Johnson was born March 9, 1895, in the Town of Grant, Clark County, to the late Ferdinand and Ida (Moh) Johnson. He was educated in the Town of Grant. He married Nora Murphy, March 11, 1917, in Neillsville, and she died May 16, 1980.

After his education, he farmed in the Town of Fremont. He continued until he moved to live with his daughter in 1982. He resided with his daughter for five years and then became a resident of the Nursing Center.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Marian Elmhorst, of Marshfield; one sister, Mrs. Dora Simon of Waukesha; one brother, Alfred Johnson of Ladysmith; eight grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren. He was also predeceased by one son, William, one daughter, Elaine Anderegg, four brothers and one sister.

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Obit: Lautenbach, Robert A. (1913 - 1993)

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

Surnames: Lautenbach, Zinell, Henning, Wikum, Goodrich, Seif, Garbisch, Jahnke, Baxter, Mauritz, Schenck, Albert

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 1/21/1993

Lautenbach, Robert A. (9 September 1913 – 14 January 1993)

Robert A. Lautenbach, 79, of 404 E. 14th St., died at 8:45 a.m. Thursday January 14, in the Emergency Room of St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield.

He was born September 9, 1913, in the Town of Grant, Clark County, to August and Othelia (Lautenbach) Lautenbach. He attended Granton Elementary School and was a 1933 graduate of Granton High School. He married Aneta J. Zinell October 16, 1949, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Neillsville.

After his education, he worked in the Granton area until he entered military service during World War II. He then returned to this area and worked on the section crew for the Chicago and North Western Railroad for several years. He later worked for Blum Box Factory for two years and then Weyerhaeuser Co., for 16 years until his retiring in 1975. He had been in ill health for the past three years. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his wife, one son, Rodney R., of Muskego; one daughter, Mrs. David (Glenda J.) Henning of Marshfield; two sisters, Mrs. Arnold (Edna) Wikum of Edgerton and Mrs. Anna Goodrich of Janesville; and five grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, four brothers, Theodore, Mertin, Arlo and Harry, and four sisters, Margaret Seif, Nelda Garbisch, Anita Lautenbach and Elsie Jahnke.

Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 17, at Hansen Funeral Home with the Revs. John Schenck and Gary Albert of Immanuel Lutheran Church who officiated. Juliann Baxter served as organist, and Gary Mauritz was the soloist. Burial was in Hillside Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation was from noon until service time Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be designated to the Bell Tower Memorial Fund of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

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Obit: Oestreich, Richard R. “Rick” (1965 - 1993)

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

Surnames: Oestreich, Hansen, Simm, Graffunder, Baxter, Heinzen, Holland, Klimmer, Langreck, Borstad, Bohman, Schenck, Albert

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 2/4/1993

Oestrich, Richard R. “Rick” (4 April 1965 – 27 January 1993)

Richard R. “Rick” Oestreich, 27, of 1407 Peach Avenue, died at 8:13 a.m. Wednesday, January 27, 1993, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He had been in ill health with cystic fibrosis since birth and had been admitted to the hospital January 15.

Richard Oestreich was born April 4, 1965, in Marshfield, the son of Richard “Dick” Oestreich and Mickey Hansen, both of Marshfield. He attended Immanuel Lutheran, Washington Elementary and Lincoln Elementary schools and Marshfield Junior High School. He was a 1983 graduate of Marshfield Senior High School and 1990 graduate of Mid-State Technical College accounting assistant program. He married Tammy R. Simm August 24, 1991, at St. John’s Catholic Church.

He had been employed at Yellow River Speedway, now called Marshfield Super Speedway. He was later employed by Domino’s Pizza and had last been employed at Weinbrenner Shoe Outlet Store. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Besides his parents, he is also survived by his wife; two sons, Jesse and Jordan, both at home; one brother, Don of Marshfield; one sister, Tammy Oestreich of Marshfield; one half-sister, Tonya Oestreich of Marshfield; his maternal grandmother, Mattie Hansen of Neillsville; and his paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Graffunder of Marshfield. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, William “Bill” Hansen.

Services were held at 11 a.m., Friday, January 29, at Immanuel Lutheran Church with the Revs. John W. Schenck and Gary M. Albert officiating. Mrs. Juliann Baxter was the organist and soloist. Burial was made in Hillside Cemetery. Visitation was held at Rembs/Kundinger Chapel from 7-9 Thursday, and again Friday until 9 a.m. and then at the church from 10 a.m. until service time Friday. The pallbearers were George Heinzen, Thomas Holland, Dave and Donald Oestreich, Brian Klimmer, Paul Simm, Denis Hansen and Chris Langreck. Honorary pallbearers were Jess Simm, Jeffrey Borstad and Jesse Bohman.

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Obit: Quinlan, Margaret (1891 - 1993)

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

Surnames: Quinlan, Sealy, Rugg, Lamb, Peacock

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 1/21/1993

Quinlan, Margaret (30 November 1891 – 16 January 1993)

Margaret Quinlan, 101, of 216 Sunset Place, Neillsville, WI died at the Neillsville Memorial Home on January 16, 1993, at 3:50 a.m.

Margaret was born November 30, 1891, at Rockford to Orin and Louise (Sealy) Rugg. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. James (Virginia) Lamb of Beloit, WI, and her sister, Mrs. Laura Peacock of Rockford, Illinois, as well as three grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.

She was educated at Rockford. Following her education she worked for Keith School at Rockford, IL. She then worked for Woodward Governor at Rockford until her retirement at age 70. Margaret was a member of the Unitarian Church and the Quota Club, both of Rockford.

A memorial service will be held at the Unitarian Church at Rockford, IL, on Friday January 22, 1993, at 1:30 p.m. Interment will take place prior to the service at the Greenwood Cemetery at Rockford, IL. Gesche Funeral Home, Inc. Neillsville is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials to the Unitarian Church are requested in lieu of flowers.

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Obit: Schlinsog, Wilbur A. (1914 - 1993)

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

Surnames: Schlinsog, Gerber, Richter, Allen, Plank, Krause, Dudley, Deering, Schueller, Krueger, Reeths, Panzer, Williams, Hoefs, Moesenthin, Barwineck, Hedding

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 1/21/1993

Schlinsog, Wilbur A. (28 August 1914 – 13 January 1993)

Wilbur A. Schlinsog, 78 of 1307 E. Eighth St., died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 12, 1993, at the Marshfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where he had been admitted January 5.

He was born August 28, 1914, in Granton, to August and Martha (Schlinsog) Schlinsog. He attended Roder School, rural Granton, After his education, he helped on his parents’ farm. He married Natalia Gerber at the parsonage of Zion American Lutheran Church, Granton.

After his marriage, he and his wife farmed in Granton and Chili until 1942. They then moved to Spencer and farmed there until 1945. They later moved to Marshfield and farmed there from 1945-62. He was also employed by Roddis Plywood Corp., later Weyerhaeuser Co., for 33 years as a finisher in the door department until retiring in 1979.

He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Loal Union 1733.

He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. David (Marlene) Richter of Minneapolis, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents and by one brother, Emil, who died in December 1990.

Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 16, at Faith Lutheran Church with the Rev. Gary Hedding officiating. William Allen was the soloist, and Maldon Plank was the organist. Burial was in Hillside Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bradley and Scott Richter, Clarence Krause, Bob Dudley, Darwin Schlinsog and Donald Deering. Honorary pallbearers were Leo Schueller, Arnold Krueger, Clyde Reeths, Arnold Panzer, Donald Williams, Lester Hoefs, Robert Moesenthin and Gerald Barwineck. Visitation was at Hansen Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Friday and then at the church after 10 a.m. Saturday.

Memorials may be designated to the family as they will establish a memorial at a later date.

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Obit: Schraufnagel, Arthur M. (1921 - 1993)

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

Surnames: Schraufnagel, Schilling, Bolini, Nesser, Anderson, Cicirello, Cletus, Henseler

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 1/14/1993

Schraufnagel, Arthur M. (20 September 1921 – 6 January 1993) With Flag

Colby native Arthur M. Schraufnagel, 71, Holiday, Fl., died at 4:35 a.m. Wednesday in New Port Richey, FL. Services were held at 9 a.m. Saturday, January 9, at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, Holiday.

Committal services were held at Gesche Funeral Home, Neillsville, at 11 a.m. Monday with the Rev. Joseph N. Henseler who officiated. Private burial in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Neillsville, will take place later. Visitation was from 9-11 a.m. Monday, January 11, at the funeral home in Neillsville.

Art was born September 20, 1921, in Colby, to the late Frank and Lena (Schilling) Schraufnagel. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He married Mildred Bolini 46 years ago. He was an area manager for Tri-State Breeders of Baraboo. He was a member of St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus of Holiday and the Neillsville Golf Club.

He is survived by his wife; four daughters, Linda Nesser of Missoula, MT., Gloria Anderson of Medford, OR., Annette Tesmer of Tampa, FL., and Patricia Cicirello of New Port Richey; one brother, Cletus of Colby and six grandchildren.

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Obit: Tessman, Tyler (1993 - 1993)

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

Surnames: Tessman, Gurney, Opelt, Bush

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 1/14/1993

Tessman, Tyler (4 January 1993 – 4 January 1993)

Tyler Tessman, infant son of Todd and Stella (Gurney) Tessman, rural Route 2 Tomah, died shortly after birth at St. Francis Medical Center in La Crosse, January 4, 1993.

He is survived by his parents, one brother, Jamie at home, paternal grandparents, Larry and Colleen Tessman of Neillsville, maternal grandparents Jerome and Carol Gurney of Neillsville, maternal great grandparents, Arnold and Delores Opelt of Granton, and Elma Gurney of Merrillan, maternal great-great grandparents Wayne and Marion Bush of Neillsville, and Millie Opelt of Granton.

Graveside services were held Friday, January 8, at 11 a.m. Burial was in Wood Cemetery, rural Tomah, Ninneman-Steele Funeral Home in Tomah, was in charge of arrangements.

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Obit: Winkel, Jennie L. (1934 - 1993)

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

Surnames: Winkel, Beer, Maynard, Lovik, Lutz, Lato, Theisen, Meier, Luther, Bruun, Barloon, Young, Loos, Lonning, Huth, Rand, Hildebrandt, Gauger. Helm, Biermann

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 1/21/1993

Winkel, Jennie L. (14 November 1934 – 15 January 1993)

Services for Jennie L. Lovik-Winkel, 58, Loyal, who died at 12:03 a.m. Friday, January 15, 1993, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield, was held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 18, at Zion Missouri Lutheran Church, Granton, with the Rev. Herbert Biermann officiating. Visitation was at Hansen Funeral Home, Marshfield, from 5-9 p.m. Sunday and then at the church after 10 a.m. Monday. Burial was made in Yolo Cemetery, Chili. Pallbearers were Harley Loos, Gale Lonning, Arnold Huth, Mark Rand, Lawrence Hildebrant Jr. and Robert Gauger. Honorary pallbearers were David and Jeffrey Lato. Organist was Caroline Helm.

Memorials may be designated to the family who will establish a memorial at a later date.

She was born November 14, 1934, at Kanawha, IA., to Frank and Laura (Beer) Maynard. She received her education at Kanawha. She was married to Duane Lovik, November 14, 1952, at the Methodist Church, Kanawha. He died April 1, 1984. She was then married to David Winkel, who survives, April 22, 1989, at Zion American Lutheran Church, Granton.

After her first marriage, they farmed in Ventura, IA., until 1966 when they moved to Chili where they farmed, and Mr. Lovik was a welder. She was employed at Artcraft Homes, Spencer, for 15 years, she then attended Mid-State Technical College and received a certificate as a unit clerk in 1982 and a medical assistant in 1983. She was employed by St. Joseph’s Hospital for a short while and then by Figi’s Inc., for eight years. For the last 6 months she was a cashier at Kwik-Trio, Loyal.

She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Chili, and its Ladies Aid. She also taught Sunday school and was active in arts and crafts. She was financial secretary for the union at Artcraft Homes.

She is survived by her mother; husband; four daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Diane) Lutz of Wausau, Mrs. Jim (Jane) Lato of Mosinee, Mrs. David (Joleen) Theisen of Stratford, and Jill Lovik of Marshfield; one son, Daniel Lovik, of Rochester, MN; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Charles (Dera) Meier of Prairie Du Sac, Mrs. Ronald (Jackie) Luther of City Point, and Mrs. Donald (Gina) Bruun of San Antonio, TX; two stepsons, Mike and Brian Winkel, both of Marshfield; one sister, Mrs. Charles (Hazel) Barloon of Forest City, IA; two brothers, Raymond Maynard of Bloomington, MN, and Jimmy Maynard of Ettrick; one stepsister, Phylis Young of Ottawa; IL; nine grandchildren; 14 step-grandchildren; and four step-great grandchildren. She was also predeceased by her father; one son, Dwight Swen Lovik, May 12, 1966; and one step-son, Richard Winkel.

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Obit: Wolf, Josephine M. (1918 - 1993)

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

Surnames: Wolf, Miller, Weidman, Soltow, Bednarck, Winkel, Nobel, Frey, Brinkmann, Binder, Degenhardt, Woodland, Davis, Schumacher

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 1/14/1993

Wolf, Josephine M. (17 February 1918 – 7 January 1993)

Services for Mrs. Josephine M. Wolf, 74, Chili, who died at 2:13 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 1993, in St. Joseph’s Hospital emergency Room, were held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Chili. The Rev. Charles P. Schumacher officiated. Helene Brinkmann, organist, served as accompanist for John F. Binder, soloist. Burial was in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Marshfield. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m., Sunday at Rembs/Kundinger Funeral Chapel, Marshfield, and from 10 a.m., until time of services at the church Monday. St. Stephen’s Rosary Service combined with St. Stephen’s Parish Council of Catholic Women Rosary Service was held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral chapel.

Josephine Wolf was born February 17, 1918, in Colby, to Frederick J. and Mary (Miller) Weidman, Sr. She married Mathias F. “Matt” Wolf June 17, 1837, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Marshfield. He died on August 30, 1982.

She attended Sacred Heart Parochial School in Marshfield. After their marriage, the Wolfs resided in Marshfield for 11 years. In 1948, they moved to the Town of Lynn, Clark County, where they farmed until 1970. Then they moved to Chili, and she became employed at Johnson Garment Co., in Marshfield until retiring in 1983. She continued to reside in Chili. She was a member of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church and the Parish Council of Catholic Women.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. George (Theresa) Soltow, of Colby, Mrs. Norbert (Lois) Bednarck and Alice Winkel both of Oshkosh; three sons, Ralph, of Oshkosh, Richard of Pickett, and Stephen of Chili; one brother, Frederick Weidman Jr. of Abbotsford; two sisters, Julie Nobel, of Milwaukee, and Agnes Frey, of Marshfield; 16 grandchildren; and 22 great grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she was predeceased by one son, Mathias G. Wolf, Jr., on March 15, 1962, her parents; one great grandson; and one great granddaughter.

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