Obit: Ayers, Carol Jean (1934 – 2017)

Transcriber: Stan 

Surnames: Ayers, Thompson, Skar, Jacoby, Henning

Source: Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, WI) 12 Jan 2017, Family Member

Ayers, Carol Jean (23 FEB 1934 – 6 JAN 2017)

Carol Ayers died on January 6, 2017 of heart and kidney failure. She was 82 years old.

Carol Jean (Thompson) Ayers was born February 23, 1934, one of seven children raised in Neillsville by Forest and Isabelle (Skar) Thompson. Growing up during World War II, Carol was part of the gang of neighborhood kids who formed the 32nd Division of 9th Street and played army among the rocks of O'Neill Creek. At eight years old, she was formally inducted into their Nurses Corps and "tended the wounded" with tiny doses of brown sugar - a rare and rationed item in that era.

In high school, Carol learned Latin, played French horn, and graduated valedictorian in 1952. She became a registered nurse and began her career at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire. In 1956, Carol married Donald Ayers, a childhood friend and neighbor from East 9th Street. They raised 3 children. As the family grew and moved, she continued her vocation in Tomah, Superior, Spooner, and Neillsville. She was a compassionate nurse and loyal care-giver, dedicating over a decade to care for her own aging parents later in life back on East 9th Street.

Carol is survived by 3 children all living in Alaska: James, Jean and Darrel; 2 grandchildren: Patrick in Athens, Georgia, and Tiffany in Fairbanks, Alaska; and one great-granddaughter, Anya, in Fairbanks, Alaska. She is also survived by two sisters and a brother: Dorothy Jacoby, Marie Henning, and Glenn

Thompson, all of Neillsville, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Forest and Isabelle, and three brothers: Norman Thompson (Neillsville); Charles Thompson (Eau Claire); and Phillip Thompson (Rockford, IL).

Carol was a kind, generous, and gentle spirit with a fierce faith. She was devoted to family, friends and God, and her home was open to all: the dining room bursting with people sipping coffee, playing cards, dice, or board games. She enjoyed reading, bird-watching, singing, gardening, crossword and jigsaw puzzles. Carol exemplified the qualities of the "Greatest Generation" - integrity, strength of character, can-do, make-do attitude, and humor and compassion in the face of adversity. She will be dearly missed.

Services will be held on January 13, 2017 at 11 AM in the Bible Baptist church in Neillsville. A marker and ashes will be placed in Columbia Cemetery in summer or fall. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Heart Association , Disabled American Vets , or the Clark County Humane Society.

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Obit: Ayers, Carol J. #2 (1934 - 2017)

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

Surnames: Ayers, Skar, Thompson, Jacoby, Henning

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 1/11/2017

Ayers, Carol Jean (23 February 1934 – 6 January 2017)

Carol Ayers died Jan. 6, 2017 of heart and kidney failure. She was 82 years old.

Carol Jean (Thompson) Ayers was born Feb. 23, 1934, one of seven children raised in Neillsville by Forest and Isabelle (Skar) Thompson. Growing up during World War II, Carol was part of the gang of neighborhood kids who formed the 32nd Division of 9th Street and played army among the rocks of O’Neill Creek. At eight years, she was formally inducted into their Nurses Corps and “tended the wounded” with tiny doses of brown sugar – a rare and rationed item in that era.

In high school, Carol leaned Latin, played French horn and graduated valedictorian of her class in 1952. She became a registered nurse and began her career at Luther hospital in Eau Claire. In 1956, Carol married Donald Ayers, a childhood friend and neighbor from East 9th Street. They raised three children. As the family grew and moved, she continued her vocation in Tomah, Superior, Spooner and Neillsville. She was a compassionate nurse, and loyal caregiver, dedicating over a decade to care for her own again parents later in life back on East 9th Street.

Carol is survived, by three children all living in Alaska: James, Jean, and Darrel; two grandchildren: Patrick in Athens, Georgia, and Tiffany in Fairbanks, Alaska; and one great-granddaughter, Anya, in Fairbanks, Alaska. She is also survived by two sisters and a brother: Dorothy Jacoby, Marie Henning, and Glenn Thompson, all of Neillsville, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Carol is preceded in death by her parents, Forest, and Isabelle, and three brothers: Norman Thompson (Neillsville); Charles Thompson (Eau Claire) and Phillip Thompson (Rockford, IL).

Carol was a kind, generous and gentle spirit – with a fierce faith. She was devoted to family, friends, and God, and her home was open to all, the dining room bursting with people sipping coffee, playing cards, dice, or board games. She enjoyed reading, bird-watching, singing, gardening, crossword, and jigsaw puzzles. Carol exemplified the qualities of the “Greatest Generation” – integrity, strength of character, can-do, make-do attitude, and humor, and compassion in the face of adversity. She will be dearly missed.

Services will be held on Jan. 13, 2017 at 11 a.m. in the Bible Baptist Church in Neillsville. A Marker and ashes will be placed in the Columbia Cemetery in the summer or fall. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Heart Association, Disabled American Vets, or the Clark County Humane Society.

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Bio: Glassbrenner, Linda Sue (Engagement - 1986)

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

Surnames: Glassbrenner, Neville, Wasserburger

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 4/24/1986

Glassbrenner, Linda Sue (Engagement - 1986)

Chuck and Elaine Glassbrenner announce the engagement of their daughter, Linda Sue, to Joe Neville, son of Ana and Jim Wasserburger and William Neville, Jr. Both are graduates of Neillsville High School, class of 1984. A June 28, 1986, wedding is planned.

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Bio: Kren, Peggy (Engagement - 1986)

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

Surnames: Kren, Pierce

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 4/24/1986

Kren, Peggy (Engagement - 1986)

Walter and Marian Kren of Neillsville are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Peggy, to Rich Pierce, son of Allen and Barb Pierce of Webster, WI. Peggy is a bookkeeper at Norwest Bank, La Crosse, and Rich is enrolled in the Air Traffic Controller program with the U.S. Army. An August 23, 1986, wedding is being planned.

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Bio: Matsch, Katherine Mary (Engagement - 1986)

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

Surnames: Matsch, Bielke

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 4/24/1986

Matsch, Katherine Mary (Engagement - 1986)

Mr. and Mrs. John Richard Matsch, Wisconsin Rapids, announce the engagement and forth-coming marriage of their daughter, Katherine Mary, to Richard Harold Beilke, Granton. Mr. Beilke is the son of Harold and Betty Jane Beilke, R. 1 Granton. Ms. Matsch is a graduate of New Braunfels, Texas High School and UW-Stevens Point. She is employed by Granton Area Schools. Mr. Beilke graduated from Granton High School and works at Lynn Dairy. The wedding will take place August 9, 1986, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Marshfield.

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Bio: Sickels, Susan (Engagement - 1986)

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

Surnames: Sickels, Vornholt

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 4/17/1986

Sickels, Susan (Engagement - 1986)

Susan Sickels and John Vornholt announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage, planned for June 21, at First United Methodist Church, Waukesha. Parents of the couple are Sallie and Donald Sickels, Waukesha; Fred and Marian Vornholt, of Neillsville. Susan is a graduate of Waukesha North High School and UW-Eau Claire. John graduated from Neillsville High School and UW-Eau Claire. Both are teachers in the Neillsville School District. Ms. Sickels teaches special education and coaches Middle School girls track. Mr. Vornholt is a social studies teacher and coaches girls varsity basketball.

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Bio: Smith, Diane Carol (Dean’s List – 1986)

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

Surnames: Smith

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 4/17/1986

Smith, Diane Carol (Dean’s List)

Diane Carol Smith, Granton, made the Dean’s List, for winter quarter 1985-86, as announced by Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Sorensen, of Winona State University.

For inclusion on the Dean’s List, students must achieve a 3.5 or better grade-point average out of a possible 4.0.

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BioM: Dahlke, Bobbi Jo (1986)

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

Surnames: Dahlke, Winkler, Smith, Traxel, Wilcox, Kuehn, Vie, Pettit, Ratsch, Helm, Zimmerman, Stokka

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 4/17/1986

Dahlke, Bobbi Jo (5 April 1986)

Bobbi Jo Dahlke and Steven Fred Winkler were joined in marriage during an afternoon wedding ceremony Wednesday, April 5, at Zion American Lutheran Church, Granton. Pastor Maynard Stokka officiated, and Caroline Helm and Brad Zimmerman provided musical accompaniment.

Parents of the couple are Robert and Eva Dahlke, Rt. 1 Chili; Judy and Merrill Smith, Chippewa Falls; and Fred and Laurie Winkler, Rt. 2 Granton.

Escorted to the altar by her father, Robert Dahlke, the bride wore a long satin gown with illusion netting and a chapel train. Her headpiece held a flower wreath, and she carried a cascade bouquet of white roses and ivy.

Bridal attendants were Jerri Lynn Dahlke, maid of honor, with bridesmaids Theresa Winkler and Lisa Traxel. All were attired in long satin dresses of mauve lace, with matching hats. They each carried long-stemmed roses. Sarah Wilcox and Jacob Kuehn served as flower girl and ringbearer.

Pat Vie was bestman, while Scott and Kevin Winkler were groomsmen. Escorting guests into the church were ushers Wade Pettit and Tom Ratsch.

Following the ceremony, a reception, dinner and dance was held at Fannie’s Supper Club, Neillsville. Wedding photography was by Hal’s Custom Photo.

The bride and groom both attended Granton High School. She is a waitress at Folly’s Restaurant, Phillips, and he is employed by Trierweiler Construction. Following a honeymoon to South Dakota, the couple is at home in Phillips, WI.

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BioM: Kesler, Alicia A. (1986)

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

Surnames: Kesler, Sterzinger, Emon, Kohlnhofer, Martens, Zilk, Hennes, Jaszurda, Locinski, Flock

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 4/24/1986

Kesler, Alicia A. (5 April 1986)

Fr. Robert Flock of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Chili, officiated, April 5, during an afternoon ceremony uniting Alicia A. Kesler and Ronald J. Sterzinger in marriage. Musical accompaniment was provided by Laurie Jaszurda and Nancy Locinski. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Kesler, Maple Grove, Minnesota. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Sterzinger, Colby.

Given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore a full length, white gown covered with lace. She carried six pink, long-stemmed roses. Matron of honor was Lisa Emon, Stratford, and bridesmaids were Carol Kohlnhofer, Dent, Minnesota, and Tami Martens, Marshfield. All three, friends of the bride, were attired in full length gowns of Jade-colored taffeta and each carried two pink, long-stemmed roses.

Attending the groom were bestman Rick Sterzinger, a brother of the groom from Marshfield, groomsmen Bill Zilk, a friend from Neillsville, and Russ Sterzinger, a brother from Colby. Serving as ushers, at the church were Todd Kesler, Eau Claire, and Tim Sterzinger. Ringbearer was David Hennes, nephew of the groom from Unity; while flower girls were Erin and Sara Kesler, daughters of the bride.

A 1979 graduate of Greenwood High School, the bride is a housewife and mother. The groom. a 1974 graduate of Colby High School, is employed as a welder at Nelson Filter, Neillsville. Following a wedding trip to Minneapolis, the couple is at home in Granton.

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BioM: Marriage Licenses (Apr - 1986)

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

Surnames: Schultz, White, Kohl, Heggelund, Tilson, Bryan, Robinson, Walker

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 4/10/1986

Marriage Licenses (Apr - 1986)

Russell L. Schultz, Town of Hull, Marathon Co., to Sarah M. White, Town of Reseburg, to be married at Owen, April 26.

Earl R. Kohl, to Cynthia A. Heggelund, both of town of Fremont, to be married at Chili, April 19.

Oen E. Tilson, Town of Dewhurst, to Lisa L. Bryan, Town of Levis, to be married at Neillsville, April 19.

Lester S. Robinson, to Colleen K. Walker, both of Town of Mentor, to be married at Neillsville, April 14.

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BioM: Marriage Licenses (Apr - 1986)

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

Surnames: Johnson, Sperling, Hansen, Hoffarth, Sleznikow, Atkins, Lube, Dunston, Meckley, Pszeniczny, Frane, Erickson, Krug, Barts

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 4/17/1986

Marriage Licenses (Apr - 1986)

Perry R. Johnson, to Denise A. Sperling, both of Owen, to be married at Withee, April 19.

Douglas L. Hansen, Town of Mead, to Tammy M. Hoffarth, Town of Longwood, to be married at Owen, April 19.

Larry A. Sleznikow, to Carolyn J. Atkins, both of Town of Warner, to be married at Withee, April 26.

Kenneth L. Lube, to Betty A. Dunston, both of Town of Green Grove, No date or place for wedding listed.

Gary L. Meckley, to Cheryl L. Pszeniczny, both of Town of Longwood, to be married at Neillsville, April 15.

Dale R. Frane, to Jeanie D. Erickson, both of Town of Hoard, to be married at Colby, April 26.

Ricky L. Krug, to Tammy J. Barts, both of Town of Hoard, to be married at Withee, April 18.

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BioM: Marriage Licenses (Apr/May - 1986)

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

Surnames: Bogdonovich, Anderegg, Anderson, Lewallen, Scoville, Federman, Dowden, Klabon

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 4/24/1986

Marriage Licenses (Apr/May - 1986)

Dean A. Bogdonovich, Greenwood, to Amy K. Anderegg, Loyal, to be married at Loyal, April 26.

Danny C. Anderson, to Brenda K. Lewallen, both of Town of Worden, to be married at Stanley, May 3.

Mark S. Scoville, Town of Mentor, to Loretta L. Federman, of Fairchild, to be married at Neillsville, April 21.

Geoffrey M. Dowden, Middleton, Dane Co., to Melissa R. Klabon, of Withee, to be married at Withee, May 3.