Bio: Birkett, Lynette Kay (Birth – 7 Aug 1970)
Transcriber:
stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Birkett, Foemmel
----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 13 Aug 1970
Mr. and Mrs. Willis Birkett are the parents of a daughter born Friday, August 7,
1970, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield.
Their new arrival weighed seven pounds, seven ounces at birth, and has been
named Lynette Kay. She joins four brothers and two sisters at home.
Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Walter Foemmel, Chili (Clark Co., Wis.), and
Wilber Birkett, Colby (Clark Co.).
Obit: Mason, LaVonne Marie (1946 - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Mason, Barum, Stuart, Schmidt, Brill, Dieck, Brooks, Davison, Lowe
----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Thorp, Clark Co., WI) 6/16/2024
Mason, LaVonne Marie (13 April 1946 – 14 June 2024)
LaVonne M. Mason, age 78, of Thorp, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024, at the
Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, surrounded by her family.
LaVonne Marie Stuart was born on April 13, 1946, in Eau Claire, to Ralph H. and
Marjorie A. (Barum) Stuart. She was raised on the family farm and received her
education in Elk Mound, graduating from Elk Mound High School in 1964. After
completing her education, LaVonne volunteered at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau
Claire, until moving to Thorp where she worked at ITT Finance. She was united in
marriage to Scott H. Mason on September 1, 1973. They had a great marriage that
spanned 50 years and 6 months. After ITT closed, LaVonne was a cook for the Head
Start program in Thorp, and later was employed as a cook for the Clark County
Health Care Center in Owen, until retiring in 2002. During retirement, she was
very dedicated to the Thorp American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, and
was involved in the Angel Tree Program.
She had many interests, but especially enjoyed collecting salt & pepper shakers,
going to auctions, antiquing and knitting.
LaVonne was a member of the Thorp Methodist Church, the Thorp American Legion
Auxiliary, was formerly a Girl Scout volunteer, and served as secretary for the
Thorp Sportsman's Club for several years.
She is survived by her children, Steven (Frances) Mason, Nichole (Kari) Schmidt,
Valerie (Will) Mason, Ryan Mason, Jonathan “Boots’ (Michelle) Mason, 15
grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren; her brother-in-law: Tom Brill of Las
Vegas, NV; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. LaVonne was preceded in
death by her parents; her husband, Scott, on March 2, 2024; one brother, James
Stuart; and one sister, Colleen Brill.
Funeral Services will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Thorp Funeral
Home, with Pastor Rob Lowe officiating. Burial will follow in the Town of Butler
Cemetery, rural Thorp. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Mason, Ryan Mason, Jordan
Dieck, Emmett Brooks, Will Davison, and Kari Schmidt. Visitation will be held at
the funeral home, on Friday, from 10 a.m. until time of service.
Obit: Peppas, Diann Nanette (1953 - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Peppas, Glick, Harlow
----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Greenwood, Clark Co., WI) 6/16/2024
Peppas, Diann Nanette (10 July 1953 – 14 June 2024)
Diann N. Peppas, aged 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday,
June 14, 2024, at Clark County Rehab & Living Center in Owen.
She was born Diann Nanette Harlow on July 10, 1953, to J.B. “Buddy” and Nancy H.
(Glick) Harlow in Milwaukee. Diann grew up in Milwaukee where she graduated from
Hamilton High School in 1972, and married the love of her life, Nicolas Peppas
on August 30, 1975. After high school, she went to work at Briggs and Stratton
in Milwaukee until 1986 when Nick and Diann moved to Greenwood.
Diann had many interests, but especially loved classic mustang cars,
motorcycles, classic rock music, old westerns, the Green Bay Packers, the
Milwaukee Brewers and most of all, her family.
She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Nick Peppas of Greenwood, WI;
her son, Eric Peppas and his wife, Sarah, of Deerfield; her brother, Bill
(Brenda) Harlow of Menomonee Falls; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and
friends. Diann was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Tom
Harlow.
Her family would like to thank the staff at Clark County Rehab & Living Center
and Heartland Hospice for the comfort they provided Diann and her family while
she was entrusted in their care.
Please join her family for a celebration of her life on Thursday, June 20, 2024,
from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Chapel of the Chimes at Wisconsin Memorial Park in
Brookfield, WI.
Obit: Scharf, Geraldine Fay “Gerry” (1939 - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Scharf, Daniels, Elmhorst, Friemoth, Vargas, Klein, Gallagher, Hanson,
Young, Brundidge, Winter, Bendlin, Niskanen, Zimmerman
----Source: Gesche Funeral Home (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/14/2024
Scharf, Geraldine Fay “Gerry” (5 July 1939 – 13 June 2024)
Gerry Scharf of Granton passed away on Thursday, June 13th, 2024.
Geraldine Fay Elmhorst was born July 5th, 1939, to Frederick and Christine
(Daniels) Elmhorst of Loyal. Gerry graduated from Loyal High School in 1957. She
worked for a year as a nursing assistant until she met the love of her life
Donald Scharf whom she married in 1958. She was his devoted wife for 44 years
and mother to their 6 children. Gerry prided herself on being a stay-at-home mom
until she returned to work as a CNA in 1987 at Neillsville Care & Rehab,
formerly known as Memorial Medical Center-Sunset Gardens. Gerry absolutely loved
her job caring for the nursing home residents until her retirement in 2014. She
touched so many lives with the compassionate care she provided and the bright
light she would bring into any room. During her retirement she enjoyed spending
time with her family and her pets, traveling and working in her flower garden.
She was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ and a member of Zion American
Lutheran Church in Granton. She also attended services and Bible study at North
Ridge Church in Marshfield. She spent her last four months under the care of the
amazing staff at North Shore Healthcare, formerly known as Marshfield Care
Center. Gerry made lots of new friends while she was there and loved all the
activities and social opportunities they provided.
Gerry is survived by her children, Alan Scharf of Marshfield, Faye (Jack)
Friemoth of Granton, Tami Scharf of Granton, Dona (Daniel) Vargas of Rochester,
NH, and Dyan (Wayne) Friemoth of Neillsville; Grandchildren Dana & Shelly Klein,
Dawn & Jamie Gallagher, Deann & Jamie Hanson, Devin & Kaitlin Klein, Brandon &
Becky Young, Jeff and Megan Young, Jerry Young, Austin & Chiaki Friemoth and
Sarah, Matt & Alex Brundidge; Great grandchildren Carter & Hudson Hanson,
Abigail & Kelsey Gallagher, Isla, Enley & Ronen Klein and Lucas, Ethan & Haylie
Young.; Siblings Fritz (Margo) Elmhorst of Clearwater, Florida, Cathy Winter of
Greenwood, Tom (Jeannie) Elmhorst of Albuquerque, NM and Barbara (David) Bendlin
of Milton. She is also survived by her best friend Puggles of 15 years and her
two cats, Tommy & Gerry.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Don, her son, Gary Scharf
and siblings David and Marcia.
Funeral Services for Gerry will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at
the Zion American Lutheran Church in Granton, WI. Pastor Daniel Zimmerman will
officiate the service, and Shelby Niskanen will provide music. Interment will be
in the Zion American Lutheran Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at the
Neillsville American Legion. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday
at the Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville, and from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Tuesday
at the church.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Jeff Young, Shelly Klein, Jamie Gallagher, Jamie
Hanson, Austin Friemoth, Alex Brundidge and honorary Pallbearer Devin Klein.
In lieu of flowers, donations could be made to the Clark County Humane Society.
Online Condolences may be made at
www.geschefh.com. The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Gerry's family
with funeral arrangements.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Geraldine
Scharf, please visit our flower store.
Obit: Sonderegger, William Allen, Sr. (1940 - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Sonderegger, Brown, Young, Blodgett, Budzinski Kurth, Stark, Cempe,
Amacher
----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Greenwood, Clark Co., WI) 6/16/2024
Sonderegger, William Allen Sr. (8 November 1940 – 10 June 2024)
William A. Sonderegger Sr., age 83, of Greenwood, passed away on Monday, June
10, 2024, at home.
William Allen Sonderegger was born on the family farm, in the Town of Beaver,
rural Greenwood, on November 8, 1940, to Clarence Elmer and Laura Jane (Brown)
Sonderegger. He was raised and received his education in the Greenwood area, and
attended Greenwood High School. After completing his education, Bill went into
the U.S. Army in January 1959, and had basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
He was then sent to Fort Gordon, GA and from there was shipped out to Germany,
where he served from June 1959 until June 1961 in the 585th Signal Company. He
was then transferred to White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, where he served
in the 585th Signal Company. Bill was united in marriage to Betty Gregory in
1961 and they had three children. After his honorable discharge in 1962, which
he served 2 months and 13 days over his enlistment due to the Cuban Missile
Crisis, Bill came back to Wisconsin and then moved to Winchester, NH. He and his
wife later divorced.
While in Winchester, Bill was on the Fire Department for 18 years and was
elected to equip the new Rescue truck with all tools, started the Ambulance
service with 3 other people which he served on for 6 years, served on the
committee for building the new Municipal Building which housed the Police, Fire
and Ambulance, helped put in the sewer system for the Town of Winchester, was
the sewer commissioner for 6 years, and worked in the Safety Department for 8
years. He was also a carpenter for 35 years, operated heavy equipment, bulldozer
and gravel truck, and drove semi-truck for 12 years with no accidents. Bill was
united in marriage to Nancy K. Young in August 1992. He retired in 2004 and they
moved back to his family’s home farm in Greenwood.
Bill had many interests, but especially enjoyed helping people doing small
carpentry jobs.
He was a member of the Greenwood American Legion for 33 years, and a volunteer
at The Highground in Neillsville.
Bill is survived by his wife, Nancy, of Greenwood; his children: Princess
Blodgett, Arthur (Bonnie) Sonderegger, and William Sonderegger, Jr., all of
Winchester, NH; his step-son: Mark A. Young of San Angelo, TX; 11 grandchildren;
14 great-grandchildren; his siblings: Tom (Kathy) Sonderegger of East Troy,
Gordon (Barbara) Sonderegger of Winston, SC, Paul (Theresa) Sonderegger of
Newport News, VA; Shirley (Gerald) Budzinski of Wausau, and Beatrice Kurth of
Rothschild, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his brother: Duane Sonderegger in
1996; his sister: Judy Stark in 2023; and his step-daughter: Bobbi Jo Cempe in
September 2009.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Cuddie
Funeral Home in Greenwood. Rev. Nancy Amacher will officiate, and burial will
follow in the Greenwood City Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral
home on Wednesday from 12 p.m. until time of service.
Obit: Jollivette,
Wilma Lenore (1936 - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Jolivette, Pratt, Prior, Koschak, Fleming, Susa, Schrimper, Poeschel,
Foemmel, Parsons, Barum, Amwoza
----Source: Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 6/17/2024
Jollivette, Wilma Lenore (5 February 1936 – 13 June 2024)
Wilma Jolivette, 88 of Marshfield, died from the effects of Alzheimer’s on June
13, 2024. She enjoyed having local obituaries read to her. It sparked a part of
her brain that allowed her to recall and share the names of family members of
the deceased, their birth order, who they married, where they lived relative to
the home farm where she grew up, along with amusing anecdotes of growing up
together near Rock Creek swimming hole.
Wilma Lenore Prior was born during a snowstorm February 5, 1936, to Calvin and
Irene (Pratt) Prior on a farm 2 miles northwest of Loyal. She had three older
siblings, Art (Joyce), Allan (Bunny, June), and Polly (Art, Gene). Polly
survives.
Wilma’s early memories included the polio epidemic, living through the great
depression, and cooking spaghetti and tomatoes with Polly when the folks were
out. She also recalled the family owning two ponies: Twinkle and Billy,
attending church camp meetings, working as a teenager at Grambsch’s candy store,
and obtaining her driver’s license at age 14 when her dad bought the local
police officer a beer.
Wilma’s first marriage unfolded in a comedy of errors. Her friend, Jerry Koschak
was trying to avoid military service. At the age of 15 she went to the
courthouse in Rhinelander and was able to obtain a marriage license by claiming
to be 18. Jerry went to the army. The marriage dissolved.
On her 19th birthday she married Gordon Fleming in Park Falls. They had two
children, Gordon John Fleming III and Spring Joy Fleming. Eventually Gordon’s
spirit of adventure collided with Wilma’s sincere desire to remain close to home
and family. The marriage ended in divorce. In an effort to support a family of
three as a single parent Wilma worked three jobs; as an office assistant to Dr.
R.L. Barnes chiropractic office in Greenwood where she demonstrated exercise
equipment, scheduled appointments, and did body wraps, as a waitress at Horn’s
Edgetown Drive-In in Greenwood and the Arbutus Café in Neillsville.
It was at Horn’s Edgetown Drive-In that she met her next husband, John Susa, Jr.
Wilma welcomed his children Pat, Luann, Tony, and Linda into their lives. They
had a daughter, Victoria Irene Susa. John died in an auto accident in September
1969.
Wilma spent the next several years raising her children, obtaining her GED at
evening classes along with her friend, Dorothy Schrimper, setting up and serving
Meals on Wheels, working as a unit clerk at the inpatient psychiatric department
at St. Joseph Hospital, working at Stewart’s Redville Dairy, and working at
Grassland Butter.
In 1981 Wilma was at a family wedding dance when she looked across the room and
saw an old friend, Delton Jolivette. They were star struck and inseparable from
that day on. Del and Wilma were married on March 5, 1982, at home with all their
children witnessing the event. Wilma welcomed Del’s children: Charlie, Becky,
Cindy, Annie, and Jamie into her life. Delton and Wilma had a large group of
friends. They often went snowmobiling or traveling with friends. They hosted
annual New Years Eve parties with their grandsons as the most consistent
attendees. They always laughed and had a good time.
In 1983 Wilma was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, a progressive and
degenerative eye disease. She did not accept the diagnosis and spent the rest of
her life doing an amazing job pretending she could see.
Wilma and Delton loved their children unconditionally. There were many tragic
events and more joyous celebrations. They were there every time a child needed
time, encouragement, a favor, a babysitter, or a shoulder to cry on. They
respected the choices their children made and did not judge. Their door was
always open.
Del died just weeks short of their 30th wedding anniversary. Wilma moved to
Cedar Rail. During the seven years she lived there she enjoyed eating lunch at
the same table with friends every day. In the afternoons she liked to visit in
the community area, and she was a member of a weekly Bible study. For 12 years
Wilma went to church with Vicki on Sundays followed by an afternoon of lunch and
visiting at Vicki’s home. During those 12 years Spring picked her up every
“Wilma Wednesday” for shopping and lunch. When she moved to assisted living, she
loved to comment that she was the only resident there whose family took them out
twice a week.
Wilma lived out her faith by praying for others. She wore out at least one
Bible. God was always her anchor in turbulent times and in good times. She loved
to sing hymns and recite Bible verses from memory. She was known for quirky
sayings like “Finer than frogs hair” and “I’m not seeing very well today”. She
waited patiently to go home to heaven. Her passing was peaceful. Her daughters
were by her side.
Wilma’s gift was loving kindness. She loved and was loved by many including
those who she faithfully raised up in prayer including many from Zion Community
Church. There were many people employed by Serenity Living, Lakeland Care, and
Heartland Hospice who knew, provided compassionate care for and loved Wilma. One
of her beautiful friends shared this: “I want you to know that my knowing her
has made me a better version of me. I believe that beautiful pieces of her are
captured in all of us who knew her, and that all of us will pour some of the
magic she gave us into the Universe in our words and our actions. In this way,
she will remain in this world, making our days better, brighter as she waits for
us to join her.”
Wilma is lovingly survived by daughters: Spring (Nick Poeschel) and Vicki (David
Foemmel). She is also survived by grandchildren: Jeff Barum, Zach (Jenae)
Parsons, Brenda (Tim) Amwoza, John (Rachel) Foemmel, and Kim Fleming. She was
further survived by many step children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and
daughters of the heart. She was predeceased by the love of her life, Delton
Jolivette, a son- Gordon John Fleming III, and two granddaughters, Jackie Barum
and Annie Fleming.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Wilma L Jolivette,
please visit our floral store.
Obit: Schultz,
Evelyn Elizabeth (1944 - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Schultz, Gebauer, Schmidt, Kaiser, Rowley, Dix, Murray, Fischer, Ertl,
Waldhauser, Zoellner, Famiyeh
----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Loyal, Clark Co., WI) 6/17/2024
Schultz, Evelyn Elizabeth (12 March 1944 – 15 June 2024)
Evelyn E. Schultz, age 80, of Loyal, passed away at home surrounded by her
loving family on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Evelyn Elizabeth Schultz was born on March 12, 1944, in Loyal, the daughter of
Andrew and Mary (Gebauer) Schmidt. She was raised on the family farm and
received her education at the Spokeville country school, later attending St.
Anthony’s Catholic School and Loyal High School, graduating in 1962. On August
25, 1962, Evelyn married the love of her life and high school sweetheart, John
Schultz. They were married for 61 years. They took over her family farm and
worked side by side for the next 57 years.
Evelyn was a loving, caring mother and grandmother who enjoyed keeping up with
her kids’ and grandkids’ adventures, and even joined them on a few sporadic
adventures herself. She had many lifelong skills and hobbies which included many
hours of tractor driving, nurturing calves, attending many sporting events,
horseback riding, sewing, hunting, making cards, going to garage sales, and
sitting on her front porch with her family enjoying nature.
Evelyn will be dearly missed by her husband, John; four children: Annette (Pat)
Kaiser, Todd (Melissa) Schultz, Brenda (Donnie) Rowley and Lisa (Steve) Dix; 10
grandchildren: Ashley (Kasey) Murray, Eric (Kendra) Kaiser, Michael (Ashley)
Kaiser, Sydney and Lindsey Schultz, McKenzie, Deveni and Dylan Rowley, Carly (Ryley)
Fischer, Ryan Dix; five great-grandchildren: Jaxson, Jaylah, Rylie, Jordyn and
Lexi; two siblings: Dorothy Ertl and Andy Schmidt; one brother-in-law: Larry
Waldhauser; two sisters-in-law: Karen Schmidt and Judy Schmidt; many nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends.
She is predeceased by her parents, her siblings: Marie Waldhauser, Donald
Schmidt, and Jerome Schmidt; brothers-in-law: Ed Schultz and Jim Zoellner; and
her sister-in-law: LaVonne Zoellner.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at St.
Anthony Catholic Church in Loyal. Rev. Emmanuel Famiyeh will officiate, and
burial will follow in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ryan
Dix, Steve Dix, Eric Kaiser, Dylan Rowley, Donnie Rowley and Sydney Schultz.
Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, from 5 p.m. to
8 p.m., and again on Wednesday, from 9 a.m. until time of service.
The family would like to thank Dr. Leon, Pat, the nurses in Oncology, and St.
Croix Hospice for their compassionate care and comfort provided to Evelyn.
Obit: Shafto,
Patricia E. (1937 - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Shafto, Keen, Throckmorton, Haebig, Carlson, Bloom, Foster, Lindner,
DeBrosse, Schuld, McCormack
----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 6/17/2024
Shafto, Patricia E. (29 March 1937 – 15 June 2024)
Patricia E. Shafto (nee Throckmorton), age 87, spent eight months without her
beloved husband of 68 years, and joined him in the arms of Jesus in the late
hours of Saturday, June 15, 2024, following a brief illness. During her last
days, she was surrounded by her loving family and took her last breath holding
the hand of her daughter.
Born on March 29, 1937, in Neptune, New Jersey, Pat was one of five children
born to Robert P. and Eleanor (Keen) Throckmorton. She graduated from Asbury
Park High School in May 1955.
Pat married the love of her life, Thomas N. Shafto, on August 7, 1955, at
Wayside United Methodist Church in New Jersey. Together Tom and Pat raised three
children, Tom Jr., Susan and Patti.
They farmed in New Shrewsbury, New Jersey until moving to Mercersburg,
Pennsylvania in 1968, where they raised purebred Holstein cattle. They sold that
farm and moved back to New Jersey in 1972.
Because of their love of farming, they purchased bare ground in 1976 in the
small rural town of Loyal, Wisconsin and moved the family 1,200 miles to where
they established the present Shafto Farms. They later built their ‘retirement’
home in the Town of Loyal. Pat was the heart of the home. She was a remarkable
cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family, especially over the holidays.
Her rice pudding was always a family favorite, alongside her delicious homemade
pies.
Pat’s Christian faith was an essential part of her life. She loved her Savior,
the Lord Jesus, with all her heart, and loved God’s Word. She was a powerful
prayer warrior, and only heaven will know what a wonderful and eternal impact
all her many years of faithful praying have had on her family. She taught Sunday
School for many years both in New Jersey and Wisconsin. She was a certified lay
speaker and a charter member of Our Father’s House in Chili, Wisconsin, where
she was the church treasurer for six years.
Pat is survived by her three children – Thomas (Cathy) Shafto of Loyal, Susan
(Paul) Haebig of Marshfield, and Patti Shafto-Carlson of Marshfield. She is
further survived by her twelve grandchildren – Karen (Matt) Bloom, Mandy (Todd)
Foster, Nick (Jenna) Lindner, Michael (Lavonda) Shafto, Elizabeth (Derek)
DeBrosse, Joshua (Erin) Shafto, Curtiss (Samantha) Lindner, Jon (Liza) Shafto,
Ethan Shafto, Courtney Shafto, Breanna (Zach) Schuld and Erik (Sierra) Carlson,
27 great grandchildren, her sister Ruth McCormack, and several nieces and
nephews.
Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas N. Shafto on October 24, 2023,
her parents, Robert P. and Eleanor Throckmorton, her brothers Robert
Throckmorton, Jr. and Ronald Throckmorton, her sister Dorothy (Throckmorton)
Russell, and daughter at birth, Karen Suzanne Shafto.
The family would like to thank the staff at Wells Nature View and St. Croix
Hospice for their exceptional care and support of not only Pat, but the family
that surrounded her. A very special thank you goes to hospice nurse, Breanna.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, June 20 from 4-6 p.m. at Rembs Funeral
Home in Marshfield. On Friday, June 21, there will be an additional visitation
time from 10-11 a.m. followed by the service and meal at 11 a.m. at Our Father’s
House, W770 Cty Rd H, Chili, Wi. Pallbearers will be Pat’s seven grandsons. Her
final resting place will be alongside her husband, Tom, at the Loyal Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to your charity of choice.
Condolences may be sent online to
www.rembsfh.com.
Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family at this time.
Obit: Zank, Amber
Ellen (1951 - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Zank, Chapel, Hiles, Erickson, Hanuszczak, Struensee, Wulf, Eddy,
Kunze, Schmidt, Marshall, Twesme, McConnell, Osegard, Clark, Anderson
----Source: Gesche Funeral Home (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/19/2024
Zank, Amber Ellen (8 November 1951 – 17 June 2024)
Amber E. Zank, 72, of Neillsville died on Monday, June 17, 2024, at the House of
the Dove in Marshfield from cancer.
Amber Ellen Hiles was born on November 8, 1951, to William and Josephine
(Chapel) Hiles. Amber graduated from Granton High School in 1969 and Chippewa
Valley Technical College Eau Claire in 1970. On October 10, 1970, she was united
in marriage to Ron Zank. Ron and Amber were married for almost 50 years. Amber
alongside her husband ran the family farm. She was a member of Calvary Lutheran
Church in Neillsville where she volunteered in many capacities. Amber loved
spending time with her friends and family. Her favorite hobby was creating a
beautiful lawn with many flower gardens and watching and listening to the many
birds that flocked to her yard.
Amber is survived by her children, Clint (Heidi) Zank of Neillsville, Becky Zank
of Mukwonago and grandson, Brayden Zank of Neillsville, siblings, Linda (Don)
Erickson, Donna Hanuszczak, Sharon (Mike) Struensee all of Neillsville and Mark
(Julie) Hiles of Granton, in-laws, Linda Wulf of Elkhorn, Donna (Dennis) Eddy of
Neillsville, LuAnne (Edgar "Bud" Jr.) of Burlington, Wanda (Mark) Kunze, Dale
(Stacy) Zank and Lori (Brad) Schmidt all of Neillsville, many nieces, nephews
and their families.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ron, a sister, Joann
Hiles, great nephew, Mason Marshall, her father and mother-in-law, Frank and
Jeanette Zank, brother-in-law, Stuart Wulf and nephew Randy Wulf.
A funeral service for Amber will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 22, 2024,
at Calvary Lutheran Church in Neillsville. Pastor Chad Anderson will officiate.
Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday morning at the church.
Interment will be in the Town of Grant Cemetery. Honorary casket bearers will be Greg Eddy and Bob Marty. Casket bearers are Brayden Zank, Bob Twesme, Pat McConnell, Larry Osegard, Jim Erickson, and Dan Clark.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 803 W.
North St., Marshfield, WI 54449 or the House of the Dove, 1000 W 11th St.,
Marshfield, WI 54449.
The family would like to thank the many people that helped Amber and her family
through this time including Dr. Leon and staff, House of the Dove staff and her
Calvary Lutheran family.
Online Condolences may be made at
www.geschefh.com.
The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Amber's family with funeral arrangements.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Amber Zank,
please visit our flower store.
Obit: Venzke,
Audrey Jane (1932 – 2024)
Transcriber: Stan
Surnames: Venzke, Conrad, Schmidt, Groleau
----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 26 Jun 2024
Venzke, Audrey Jane (11 Aug 1932 – 24 Jun 2024)
Audrey Jane Venzke was born to Erwin and Dorothy (Conrad) Schmidt on August 11,
1932, in Marathon County, Wisconsin, and peacefully joined her eternal home with
the Lord on June 24, 2024.
Audrey graduated Athens High School in 1950 and completed a two year teaching
training course at Taylor County Normal School, certifying her to teach
elementary school. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1972 and a Master
of Science degree in education in 1992, both from the University of Wisconsin
Stevens Point. In 1984, she earned a master’s degree in guidance & counseling
from UW-Stout. Audrey dedicated her career to education, teaching 6th grade in
the Medford School District from 1972 to 1992, and then served as a guidance
counselor, and gifted & talented coordinator until her retirement in 1997.
On October 19, 1957, Audrey married James W. Venzke in Athens, and they
worshiped together at Zion Lutheran Church in Colby. Audrey had a servant heart,
volunteering at church and loved being involved with her children and
grandchildren. Besides her educational career, Audrey helped with the dairy
farm, grew vegetables and flowers, sewed and embroidered, and was an avid
reader. She also was the primary caregiver for Jim for seven years before his
death.
Audrey is now reunited with her husband, Jim, and her brothers: Melvin, Gilbert
and Eugene in heaven. She is survived by her sister, Dolores Venzke, and sons:
Philip (Susan) of Stevens Point and Paul (Michelle) of Tomahawk, and daughters:
Kathryn Wilson (Brian) of Pleasant Hill, Calif., and Esther DeSoto (Ken) of
Marrero, La. Audrey leaves a legacy cherished by her eight grandchildren:
Emily/Emery, Timothy, Joel, Anna, Miriam, Luke, Caleb and Noah; and her two
great-granddaughters: Forrest and Winter. She is also survived by
sisters-in-law: Dolores Schmidt and Violet Schmidt.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Zion
Lutheran Church in Colby, with the Rev. James Groleau presiding. Burial will
take place at Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery in Milan. Visitation will be 1-3 p.m.
prior to the funeral service. Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home is assisting the
family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Lutheran Hour Ministries. The
family would like to thank Heartland Hospice and Wellington Place staff for
their support, care and kindness.
Online condolences can be made to
www.Maurinaschilling.com.
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