Bio: Mayenschein, Norman – Quilt of Valor (2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Mayenschein
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 1/3/2024
Mayenschein, Norman – Quilt of Valor (2023)
Three Clark County veterans were recently awarded quilts of Valor at ceremonies
at their homes to honor them for their service. Norman Mayenschein served in the
National Guard and achieved E-5 (corporal). The Quilts of Valor Foundation’s
focus is “on those most in need of comfort and healing first; those who need to
know their sacrifice is acknowledged, those who need the affirmation of a hug
and those who never heard the words, ‘Welcome Home.’” To nominate a veteran,
visit govf.org/nominations-awards/.
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Bio: Minsaas,
Danielle (Dean’s List - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Minsaas
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 1/3/2024
Minsaas, Danielle (Dean’s List - 2023)
Danielle Minsaas, of Chili, was named to the University of Sioux Falls, fall
2023 dean’s list. Minsaas majors in criminal justice and history and political
science.
To qualify, Minsaas earned and maintained a term grade-point average of 3.5 or
greater on a 4.0 scale while being enrolled in at least 12 semester hours.
Bio: Pentz, Donald
– Quilt of Valor (2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Pentz
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 1/3/2024
Pentz, Donald – Quilt of Valor (2023)
Three Clark County veterans were recently awarded quilts of Valor at ceremonies
at their homes to honor them for their service. Donald Pentz served in the Army
(including activated Army National Guard/reservists) and achieved E-5
(corporal). The Quilts of Valor Foundation’s focus is “on those
most in need of comfort and healing first; those who need to know their
sacrifice is acknowledged, those who need the affirmation of a hug and those who
never heard the words, ‘Welcome Home.’” To nominate a veteran, visit govf.org/nominations-awards/.
Submitted photo
Bio: Sonderegger,
William – Quilt of Valor (2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Sonderegger
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 1/3/2024
Sonderegger, William – Quilt of Valor (2023)
Three Clark County veterans were recently awarded quilts of Valor at ceremonies
at their homes to honor them for their service. William Sonderegger served in
the army. Quilts of Valor Foundation’s focus is “on those most in need of
comfort and healing first; those who need to know their sacrifice is
acknowledged, those who need the affirmation of a hug and those who never heard
the words, ‘Welcome Home.’” To nominate a veteran, visit govf.org/nominations-awards/.
Submitted photo
BioM: Marriage
Licenses (Dec – 2023/Jan - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Knutson, Oelke, Escamilla-Tovar, Ehlert
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 1/3/2024
Marriage Licenses (Dec – 2023/Jan - 2024)
Nathan A. Knutson to Brooke A. Oelke, both of Town of Green Grove, to be
married, Dec. 30 in Dunn Co.
Jaciel Escamilla-Tovar, to Tiffany E. R. Ehlert, both of Minnesota, Jan. 5, at
the City of Thorp.
News: Neillsville
- Clock in Town Square Receives Upgrade (2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Friemoth
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 1/3/2024
Clock in Neillsville Town Square Receives Upgrade (2023)
(Place photo of Clock in Town Square here.)
Luke Friemoth, director of the Neillsville Public Works Department, reported to
the Neillsville Common Council Dec. 26 the clock tower in town square will
receive an upgrade as the department works to repair the device’s internal
problems.
Edward DuBois/Clark County Press
News: Clark Co. -
Food Pantry Honors Volunteer For Service (2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Morrow, Campitelle, Hemp
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 1/3/2024
Food Pantry Honors Volunteer For Service (2023)
Judy Morrow (left) presents JoAnne Campitelle (right) an award plaque for her
nine years of volunteer service at the Clark County Area Food Pantry and
Resource Center.
By June Thompson
During the holidays, the Clark County Area Food Pantry and Resource Center in
Neillsville receives food and monetary donations to help community members in
need. Volunteers dedicate their time and energy to help organize the food
donations.
One volunteer, JoAnne Campitelle of Neillsville, has been helping at the food
pantry and resource center since the pantry first opened nine years ago. She was
honored for her service with a plaque Dec. 19.
“I’m the only one left from the original group of volunteers,” Campitelle said.
Campitelle’s service to community began many years ago when she served in the US
Navy.
“I’ve been in service all my life,” Campitelle said It’s in my genes. My
family’s that way, too. I raised my kids to be the same way.”
Campitelle helps members of the community when they come to the food pantry.
“People come in here that I’ve known for years and years,” Campitelle said. “I
love helping people.”
Campitelle, along with other volunteers, checks the freezer temperatures,
straightens shelves, stocks items, puts food away and takes people through the
pantry.
“We take care of them,” said Campitelle. “We don’t turn anyone away. We get 20
to 30 families a week. People are so appreciative of what we do for them.”
Donations to the food pantry are needed year-round, but especially around
holidays.
“I love the time of the Super Bowl,” said Campitelle. “We get a lot of soup
then.”
Donations also come from people anonymously.
“We call them secret angels,” said Campitelle.
Food donations are not the only items needed at the pantry.
“We need personal products,” said Campitelle. “such as deodorant, feminine
products and toothpaste are always needed.”
People and businesses are encouraged to give food or monetary donations.
Gross Motors recently had a food drive to stock the Clark County Area Food
Pantry.
“[Gross Motors] donated $1,991 in food as of Dec. 19,” said Judy Morrow,
director of the Clark County Food Pantry and Resource Center.
“[The volunteers] check dates, weigh the food and organize it,” said Morrow.
“People come and take what they need.”
The food pantry has several freezers and a refrigerator to store perishable
food.
“We need meat,” said Morrow. “Any kind of meat.”
Other donations come from local businesses: Kwik Trip, Hansen’s IGA and Cummins.
“The mission of the Clark County Area Food Pantry and Resource Center is to
relieve hunger and increase self-sufficiency of our neighbors in need” is posted
inside the food pantry.
(Place photo of Hemp, in front of shelves of food here.)
Christine Hemp volunteers at the Clark County Area Food Pantry and Resource
Center in Neillsville, which receives donations year-round to feed those in
need.
June Thompson/Clark County Press photos
Obit: Berglund,
Robert Edwin “Bob” (1930 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Berglund, Treichel, Rodrick, Loos, Heilman, Rueth, Dietsche, Hayman,
Steinke, Tomczak, Pufahl, Zimmerman
----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Loyal, Clark Co., WI) 1/3/2024
Berglund, Robert Edwin “Bob” (22 May 1930 – 30 December 2023) With Flag
Robert E. Berglund, age 93, of Loyal, passed away peacefully on Saturday,
December 30, 2023, the 67th anniversary of his marriage to his beloved wife,
Florence, at the Clark County Rehab & Living Center in Owen.
Robert Edwin Berglund was born on May 22, 1930, in Cumberland, to Carl G. and
Amelia C. (nee Treichel) Berglund. He was raised on a farm in the Town of
Johnstown, rural Comstock, received his education at Pipe Lake Grade School, and
graduated in 1948 from Turtle Lake High School in Turtle Lake. After high
school, Bob worked one year in Minnesota, before becoming employed at the Turtle
Lake Times in Turtle Lake. He served in the U.S. Army from March 8, 1951, until
his honorable discharge on March 7, 1953, attaining the rank of Corporal. Bob
returned to the Turtle Lake Times.
He was united in marriage to Florence J. Rodrick on December 30, 1956, at the
Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Following their marriage, they resided in
Turtle Lake for 11 years, where he worked at the post office. In 1968, they
purchased the Loyal Tribune and Spencer Record newspapers. In 1969, they
purchased the Greenwood Gleaner newspaper and combined them to form the
Tribune-Record-Gleaner, (TRG), which they operated until selling the business in
1998. After retiring, they enjoyed traveling and spending their winters in Port
Aransas, TX. Bob loved to write, which he continued to do, recently writing his
final "Over The Back Fence" column for the TRG, which he began writing at the
Turtle Lake Times in 1967.
He was a long-time and a very active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, was a 58
year member of the Loyal American Legion, a charter member of the Loyal Lions
Club and a past president, served on the Loyal Housing Authority from 1969 to
2022, a member of the Loyal Chamber of Commerce for 37 years, served on the
Clark County Board of Supervisors for 14 years and was chairman from 1988-1990,
was a Golden Member of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association where he served as
president from 1982-1983, a member of the National Newspaper Association, and
was inducted into the Wisconsin Newspaper Foundation Hall of Fame in 2007.
Bob will be dearly missed by three daughters: Jacklyn (Bob) Loos of Loyal, Susan
(Mark) Heilman of Holmen, Michelle Berglund of Neillsville; one son: Mark
Berglund of DeForest; four grandchildren: Shelby (Gary) Rueth of Loyal,
Stephanie (Rick) Dietsche of Loyal, Major William Robert Hayman, M.D. (Cecilia)
of Bethesda, MD, John Rodrick Hayman (Breanna) of Menomonee Falls; seven
great-grandchildren: Victoria (Tyler) Steinke, Savanna (Dylan) Tomczak, Jackson
Dietsche, Avery, Raelyn and Hoyt Rueth, and Saylor Dietsche; one great-great
grandson: Grayson Lee Steinke; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Florence, on October 7, 2018;
four brothers: Ernest, Benjamin, Carl and Harold Berglund; and one sister: Anna
Pufahl.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Trinity
Lutheran Church in Loyal. Rev. Daniel Zimmerman will officiate, and burial will
follow in the Loyal Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Rodrick Hayman,
Rick Dietsche, Gary Rueth, Jackson Dietsche, Chris Berglund, Hoyt Rueth, and
Saylor Dietsche. Visitation will be held at the church, on Friday, from 9:30
a.m. until time of service.
Obit: Endreas,
Mary Ann (1932 - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Endreas, Sauter, Messer, Kautza, Cournoyer, White, Steines, Lang,
Rottscheit, Puzio, Herman, Bauer, Moslavac, Gennett, Saylor
----Source: Life Tributes Funeral Home (Spencer, Clark Co., WI) 1/3/2024
Endreas, Mary Ann (3 January 1932 – 2 January 2024)
Mary Ann Endreas, a longtime resident of Spencer, joined her heavenly Father on
Tuesday, January 2, 2024, just moments before her 92nd birthday while in the
company of her loving family at House of the Dove in Marshfield.
Mary Ann was born on January 3, 1932, in Unity to A.E. “Brownie” and Agnes
(Sauter) Messer. She was a graduate of Spencer High School. After graduation,
she attended the Gale Institute in Minneapolis, MN. On September 6, 1954, she
was united in marriage to Robert Endreas at Christ the King Catholic Church in
Spencer. Sadly, he passed away on December 20, 2020. They had celebrated their
50th and 60th wedding anniversaries with family and friends. She worked in
production at Land O’ Lakes in Spencer for 22 years until her retirement in
1993.
She was a longtime member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Spencer also its
Parish Council of Catholic Woman and a member of the church choir. Mary devoted
countless hours as a Sacristan for the church and also cleaned the church
rectory.
Her hobbies included reading Danielle Steele novels and being one of her
favorite authors along with other collections, baking delicious treats for her
family, playing Sheepshead with her friends and on occasion trying her luck at
the local casino.
Those who will cherish her memory include her children, Nancy Kautza, Steven
Endreas, Sue (Randy) Cournoyer, Cheryl (Phil) White, Julie (Ted) Steines and
Mike (Bev) Endreas; her grandchildren, Adam Kautza, Ben (Jenna) Kautza, Chris
(Kelly) Endreas, Corey Endreas, Curt Endreas, Ryan (Amy) Cournoyer, Sarah (Kip)
Lang, Nick (Laurel) White, Stephanie (Korey) Rottscheit, Emma (Jake) Puzio, Cody
(friend, Clancy Jo) Steines, Alicia (Kaleb) Herman, Liz (Wyatt) Bauer and
Zachary Endreas; her great grandchildren, Haley, Ayden, Carson, Bryson, Marisa,
Camden, Ava, Trenton, Colin, Lily, Jazlyn, Addilyn, Easton, Karley, Olivia,
Owen, Rowan and Baby Bauer; her sister, Audrey Meyer of Marshfield and her
sister-in-law, Donna Messer of Beloit along with many other relatives and
friends.
Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents, A. E. “Brownie” and Agnes Messer;
her husband, Bob Endreas; her son, Phillip Endreas; her son-in-law, Bill Kautza;
her brother, Ernest Messer; her brothers-in-law, Herbert Meyer and Clarence
Endreas; her sisters-in-law, Christina (Frank) Moslavac and Monica (Mark)
Gennett and her in-laws, Joseph and Emma Endreas.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 A.M. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024,
at Christ the King Catholic Church in Spencer with Rev. Barry Saylor
officiating. Private committal services for Mary in West Spencer Cemetery in the
Town of Sherman will be held at a later time. Family and friends are invited to
gather at the church on Tuesday for a time of visitation from 9 A.M. until time
of services. The honor of pallbearer belongs to her grandsons.
The Endreas Family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at
House of the Dove for the care and comfort shown to their mother, Mary Ann.
If desired, memorials in Mary Ann’s name are being accepted to Christ the King
Catholic Church and The King’s Food Pantry, both in Spencer, or to House of the
Dove in Marshfield.
Mary Ann’s arrangements are under the care of Life Tributes Funeral
Home-Spencer. To share a memory or offer condolences, please visit
www.lifetributesfuneralhome.com.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mary Endreas, please
visit Tribute Store
Obit: Kibbel,
Patricia Elnora (1953 - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Kibbel, Andersen, Bundick, Mitchell-Leitner, Korslin, Hoernke,
Gaffney, Meyer, Jarvis, Johnson, Koricar
----Source: Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 1/3/2024
Kibbel, Patricia Elnora (22 April 1953 – 1 January 2024)
Patricia Elnora Kibbel (Bundick) age 70, of Spencer, passed away late Monday,
January 1, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, with her family by
her side.
Patricia was born April 22, 1953, the daughter of Vernon M. Bundick and Audrey
V. Bundick (Andersen) in Milwaukee. She attended Little Wolf High School in
Manawa, later completing her GED. On December 16, 1972, Patricia was united in
marriage to the love of her life, Ernst H Kibbel, at Trinity Lutheran Church in
Spencer. They were a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and blessed with 51 years
of marriage. Patricia and Ernst worked together, farming, running their
business, raising their family and building a future for their children, making
her children and grandchildren a priority in her life. She was also employed at
Figis, The Convalescent Center (Marshfield Health Services), and the Marshfield
Cannery during her early years of marriage.
Patricia loved crafting projects, talking hours about her current project,
everything from painting, calligraphy, jewelry making, embroidery, crocheting,
sewing, and quilting. She also enjoyed sitting under her maple tree listening to
the birds and wind chimes while viewing her beautiful flowers and watching her
grandchildren play. Patricia cherished teaching her children about the joy of
cooking, baking, and preserving food from her garden and farm. Patricia enjoyed
reading and watching movies in her downtime. She was also a talented cake
decorator and designer. One of Patricia’s largest accomplishments was designing
and building a new home with her family.
Patricia is lovingly survived by her husband: Ernie Kibbel; children: Ernst P
Kibbel of Spencer; Christina R Mitchell-Leitner (Ryan) of Wisconsin Rapids;
Cheryl Korslin of Arpin; Constance Hoernke (Lee) of Spencer. Grandchildren:
Hunter Korslin, Kaden Korslin, Karly Kibbel, Denver Korslin, Isaac Hoernke,
Carson Kibbel, Morgan Korslin, Aaron Hoernke, Mathew Hoernke, and Erica Korslin.
Siblings: Barbara Gaffney, Vernon Bundick, Raymond Bundick, Edith Meyer, Carol
Bundick, Robert Bundick, Deanna Andersen, Diana Jarvis, and Timothy Bundick. She
is further survived by Oliver, her faithful canine companion and many extended
family members. She will truly be missed.
Patricia is preceded in death by her parents: Vernon and Audrey Bundick;
parents-in-law: LaVern and Dorothy Kibbel; as well as siblings: Judy Johnson,
Mary Koricar, and James Bundick; and her son-in-law: Eric Korslin.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday, January 8, 2024, at Trinity
Lutheran Church on Clark Street in Spencer. Visitation will be held at
Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home in Spencer on LaSalle Street from 1:00 P.M. until
4:00 P.M, on Sunday, January 7, 2024, and again one hour prior to service on
Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial will take place at Trinity Lutheran
Cemetery in Spencer after the service with a lunch to follow at the church.
Thank you to Marshfield Medical Center and the ICU staff, a heartfelt thank you
goes to Tara for her compassionate care.
Those wishing to express their sympathy are encouraged to do so to the family,
which will be given to a local cause in her name.
Online condolences may be made at
www.hansenschillingfuneralhome.com for your convenience.
.Obit: Krueger,
Ronald M. (1944 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Krueger, Meyer, Smazal, Pohlman, Grabko, Miller, Pecher, Baumann,
Grabko, Blackwell, Stockfisch, Orth, Abeggelen, Rausch, Kalepp, Mast, Orlikowski
----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Abbotsford, Clark Co., WI) 1/3/2024
Krueger, Ronald M. (29 March 1944 – 29 December 2023)
Ronald M. Krueger, age 79, of Abbotsford, passed away surrounded by his loving
family on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Bedrock Healthcare in Abbotsford under
the tender care of St. Croix Hospice. Per Ron’s wishes, no services will be
held.
Ron was born on March 29, 1944, the son of Melvin and Audrey (Meyer) Krueger in
the Town of Johnson. He was united in marriage to Carol Smazal on February 23,
1963, in Wausau. Together they raised eight wonderful children. She preceded him
in death on August 10, 2015.
Ron worked as an auto mechanic and partner at Rogers Hilltop Auto in Abbotsford.
He enjoyed racing, Mollie B Polka music, puzzles and word searches. Most
importantly, Ron loved and cherished his family.
Ron is lovingly survived by his six children: Kevin Krueger, Mary Pohlman, Dale
Krueger, Rhonda Grabko, Sharon Miller, and Kasey Krueger; his 12 grandchildren;
Brandon Pecher, Kayla Pecher, Tiffany Krueger, Kevin Krueger Jr., Joshua
Baumann, Stephanie Baumann-Krueger, Dustin Krueger, Mitchell Grabko, Amanda
Krueger, Amber Miller, Kamron Krueger, and Klay Krueger and his 3
great-grandchildren; Logan Baumann, Gabriel Blackwell, Emma Stockfisch, Olivia
Baumann and Brady Stockfisch. He is further survived by five siblings: Sandy
(Dennis) Orth, Marilyn Abeggelen, Connie Rausch, Richard Krueger and Karen
Kalepp; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Ron is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Carol; his daughters Laura
Krueger-Pecher and Nancy Mast; and a sister, Carol Orlikowski.
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Ronald, please visit our Tree
Store.
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School: NHS Teen Leadership Council (2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: None
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 1/3/2024
NHS Teen Leadership Council (2023)
The Neillsville High School Teen Leadership Council (TLC) students led
eighth-graders and high school students the week of Dec. 18, in the making of 10
cards for the Clark County ADRC to be delivered to Meals-on-Wheels recipients.
TLC is comprised of eight junior students who meet with the eighth-graders each
month to teach lessons that prepare the middle-schoolers for high school and
lead them in community-building activities.
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