Obit: Kalsow, Ida B.(1888 - 1976)

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

Surnames: Kalsow, Zofchnick, Mollig, Pischer, Kelpin, Tank, Wold, Klauer, Heise, Grap, Keuer, Thoma, Stuebs

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/05/1976

Kalsow, Ida B. (31 December 1888 – 30 July 1976)

A long-time resident of the Town of Weston, Mrs. Ida B. Kalsow, 87 of 404 Forest St., Neillsville, died July 27, following a brief illness. Funeral services were held Friday, July 30, from Immanuel Lutheran Church, Globe, with the Rev. Ralph Stuebs officiating. Burial was in the Neillsville City Cemetery. The Georgas-Gesche Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Kalsow, the daughter of Gottlieb and Johanna Zofchnick Mollig, was born December 31, 1888, in the Neillsville area and was educated in local schools. Her marriage to Lebrecht Kalsow took place October 10, 1906, in the Town of Weston. Mr. Kalsow preceded his wife in death in May of 1972. They had observed their 65th anniversary in 1971.

The Kalsows farmed in the Town of Weston for many years and moved to Neillsville after they retired. Mrs. Kalsow was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and a charter member of its Ladies Aide Society. She was a long-time Globe correspondent for The Clark County Press.

Survivors include one son, Roland Kalsow of Neillsville; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Pischer of Granton and Mrs. Paul (Elsie) Kalpin of Payette, Id.; and five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Martin Kalsow, Raymond Kalsow, Hans Kalsow, Frederick Grap, Sr., Raymond Keuer and Harvey Pischer.

“What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” “Asleep in Jesus” and “Jesus! And Shall it Ever Be” were sung by the Congregation. The organist was Mrs. Virginia Thoma.

Among those attending the services were the following from out of town: Helene and Petra Kalsow, St. Paul, Mn.; Mr. and Mrs. James Tank, Eunice and nathan, Brillion; Mrs. Russell Wold and Timothy and Cathy Wold, Appleton; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Klauer and Mrs. Emil Heise, Berlin; Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Grap, Rockford, Il.; and Walter Grap, Milwaukee.

Relatives and friends from Marshfield, Granton, Greenwood, Loyal and surrounding areas also attended the services.


Stan, Kindly attach these folks to the end of the 15-year class of 1961 reunion of NHS. You may not need all this heading stuff. Thanks. Other one was not in place so could not see if I had Oldham and Schoenherr names listed in the surnames. ☹
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School: NHS Class of 1961 (Reunion -1976)

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

Surnames: Oldham, Schoenherr

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/05/1976

NHS Class of 1961 (Reunion – 17 July 1976)

Also present for the 15-year reunion of the Neillsville High School Class of 1961, but missing from an earlier listing of names, in The Press who attended were, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Oldham and Ed Schoenherr, all of Neillsville.

The reunion was held July 17.
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Bio: Filitz, Cinda A. (Award - 1976)

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

Surnames: Filitz

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/05/1976

Filitz, Cinda A. (Award - 1976)

Cinda A. Filitz, a sophomore majoring in psychology, and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Filitz, Rt. 2 Neillsville, has been named to receive the Chancellors’ award for academic excellence during the second semester at UW-Stout. The award replaces what had been traditionally known as the Dean’s List and is presented to students who have a semester grade point average of 3.5 or above.

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Bio: Humke, George (86th - 1976)

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

Surnames: Humke, Schweinler, Timmler, Lindner, Slock, Arneson, Jackson, Barribaau, Horn, Wiltgen, Toburen, Decker, Miller, Schwarze, Stewart, Liebzeit, Neil

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/05/1976

Humke, George (86th – 1 August 1976)

A surprise birthday party, honoring George Humke on his 86th birthday, was held Sunday at the Greenwood Park. A dinner was served at noon. Children, grandchildren and friends attending were Mr. and Mrs. Francis Schweinler of Lake Windsor; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Timmler and Tommy and Lori Lindner of Loyal; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Timmler and family of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Slock of Eau Claire; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Slock and family of Wausau; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Humke and Mary of Nekoosa; Mrs. Ray Arneson and Jay of Spring Valley; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jackson, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jackson and Holly, Mrs. David Barribaau, Fred and Sarah, also Scott Jackson of Sparta.

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Humke, Julie, Jean and Steve of Green Bay; Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Horn, Candace, Linda, Randy and Howard of Thorp; Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Wiltgen, David and Brian and Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Humke, Mike Michael, Jennifer and Heather of Marshfield; Ray Toburen of Wisconsin Rapids; Mr. and Mrs. William Toburen of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Decker, Mr. and Mrs. Arno Miller and Sharon, Mrs. Margaret Schwarze, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Irving Timmler and family, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Liebzeit, Mr. and Mrs. Eldore Humke and Dan Neil; and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Humke, Mark and Marilyn, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Humke, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Humke, Kurt, Todd, Joel and Dale, and Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Toburen.


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Bio: Johnson, Mathew Gary (Birth - 1976)

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

Surnames: Johnson, Cohara

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/05/1976

Johnson, Mathew Gary (Birth – 27 July 1976)

A son, Mathew Gary, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gary Johnson July 27 in Neillsville. This is their first child. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Cohara of Willard and Mr. and Mrs. Arnie Johnson.


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Bio: Moldenhauer, Paul M. (Ordained - 1976)

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

Surnames: Moldenhauer, Hendrickson, Williams, Borth

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/05/1976

Moldenhauer, Paul M. (Ordained – 18 July 1976)

Paul M. Moldenhauer, a 1968 graduate of the Loyal High School, was ordained into the ministry at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Wausau, July 18. The Rev. Larry J. Henrickson, pastor of the church, conducted the services assisted by the Rev. Phillip Williams of Wausau.

Following the ordination, the ladies of the church served refreshments during a reception on the church lawn.

After high school, Paul Moldenhauer had continued his education at Golden Valley Lutheran College, Golden Valley, Mn., and at the University of Wisconsin-Superior prior to entering Luther Theological Seminary at St. Paul, Mn., where he received his Master of Divinity degree May 30.

The Rev. Moldenhauer has accepted a call to Dunseith, N.D. His wife is the former Rebecca Borth.


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Bio: Oldham. Sara Ann (Baptism - 1976)

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

Surnames: Oldham, Coyle, Berger

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/05/1976

Oldham, Sara Ann (Baptism – 31 July 1976)

Sara Ann Oldham, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Oldham of Granton, was baptized Saturday evening at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Chili by the Rev. Lawrence B. Berger. Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Terry Coyle of Granton.


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Bio: Reinart, Rhonda Rae (Baptism - 1976)

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

Surnames: Reinart, Kalsow, Allbaugh, Kuhn, Garbisch, Lonning, Dahnert, Austin

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/05/1976

Reinart, Rhonda Rae (Baptism – 1 August 1976)

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Reinart entertained relatives Sunday in honor of the baptism of their daughter, Rhonda Rae. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kalsow, daughter Barbara and son Wayne; Mrs. George Allbaugh; Mrs. Paul Kuhn; Mr. and Mrs. John Reinart, son Lee; Cindy Garbisch; Mr. and Mrs. Kent Lonning and son, Clark; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dahnert and Mr. and Mrs. David Austin, Mr. and Mrs. Austin, were sponsors.


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Bio: Rudoll, Brian Lee (Birth - 1976)

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

Surnames: Rudoll, Walgenbach

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/05/1976

Rudoll, Brian Lee (Birth – 24 July 1976)

Mr. and Mrs. William Rudoll are the parents of a son, Brian Lee, born July 24 in Neillsville. He joins a sister, Michelle Lee. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Rudoll of Greenwood and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Walgenbach of Marshfield.


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Bio: Stelter, Gail (Engagement - 1976)

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

Surnames: Stelter, Walker

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/05/1976

Stelter, Gail (Engagement - 1976)

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Stelter, Rt. 3 Neillsville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Gail, to Donald Walker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Walker, Neillsville.

The bride-to-be is a 1974 graduate of Neillsville High School and is presently employed at a dental clinic in Marshfield. Her fiancé, also a 1974 graduate of Neillsville High School is locally employed.

An October 16 wedding is being planned.


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Bio: Ziegler, Augusta (93rd - 1976)

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

Surnames: Ziegler, Hoffmann, Babbe, Ford, Lucey

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/05/1976

Ziegler, Augusta (93rd – 1 July 1976)

Mrs, Augusta Ziegler of Neillsville was the guest of honor Saturday at a party in observance of her 93rd birthday on Sunday, August 31.

Fifty-five well-wishers gathered for the occasion at the home of Mrs. Ziegler’s son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Ziegler, in Neillsville. Other children present were Mr. and Mrs. Fred (Arnita) Hoffmann of Ladysmith and Mr. and Mrs. Fred (Alvina) Babbe of Crosby, Mn., Lil Hoffmann of Ladysmith and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ziegler of Milwaukee. Another son, Harold, of Benson, Mn., called on his mother earlier last week.

Among the many congratulatory cards and letters, she received were greetings from President Gerald Ford and from Governor Patrick Lucey.

Mrs. Ziegler has been a resident of the Neillsville Community since coming to the United States from Germany at the age of 12. She lives alone and does her own housework. Because her eyesight is failing, her meals are prepared by her daughter-n-law, Frances, who lives about half a block away.


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BioA: Verhulst, Mr./Mrs. Clarence (Golden - 1976)

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

Surnames: Verhulst, Johnson, Luther, Haupt, Gotter, Householder, Wenger

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/05/1976

Verhulst, Mr./Mrs. Clarence (Golden – 9 December 1976)

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Verhulst of Greenwood celebrated their 50th wedding at an open house Saturday, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Greenwood, from 2 to 5 p.m., and a reception held at 8 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Verhulst. Their children were hosts.

The anniversary cake was made by a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Lyle Verhulst. Cutting the cake were the sisters of Mrs. Verhulst, Mrs. Joyce Luther of Eau Claire and Mrs. Grace Haupt of Elkhorn. The grandchildren were at the guest book and served the punch.

Preceding the reception at the church, a short service of thanksgiving was held in the church and conducted by the Rev. David Wenger, pastor. A grandson Thomas Verhulst accompanied in the singing of the hymns, and a son, Harold Verhulst, spoke briefly on behalf of the family.

An old-fashioned charivari was given by relatives and friends at the open house in the evening. The grandchildren performed a mock wedding for the couple. A dance with music provided by Donna Abel was the entertainment for the evening.

Mrs. Verhulst wore a corsage of yellow roses and her husband wore a carnation and rose boutonniere. All members of the immediate family wore corsages and boutonnieres as well as well as the attendants, Mrs. Celan (Harriet) Gotter of Loyal, a sister of Mr. Verhulst and Leonard Johnson of Greenwood, an uncle of Mrs. Verhulst. A floral arrangement of yellow carnations and daisies given by the grandchildren and great-grandchildren was used as the centerpiece at the head table.

Clarence Verhulst and Esther Johnson were married December 9, 1926, by the Rev. D.S. Householder, pastor of the Grace Methodist Church, at the house of the bride’s parents. After their marriage they farmed in the Town of Warner from 1928 to 1955. He worked at the Midland Cooperative from 1955-1965. Since 1965 he had part time work with the Telephone Company and cemetery custodian. He retired in 1965.

Clarence Verhulst, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Verhulst, was born October 7, 1901, in Sheboygan. He received his education in the Longwood Public schools.

Mrs. Verhulst, the former Esther Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Johnson, was born June 19, 1903, in the Town of Eaton. She received her education in the Town of Beaver schools. Mr. and Mrs. Verhulst are both in good health. His hobbies are fishing and gardening. His wife enjoys sewing, quilting and crochet work.

He was supervisor of the Town of Warner for two years; member of the board of Christopherson School for 12 years; on the church council and head usher at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. They are members of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and participate in the parish organizations.

They are the parents of four children. They have 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The children are Lyle Verhulst of Loyal; Kenneth Verhulst of Marshfield; the Rev. Harold Verhulst of Milbank, S.D.; and Miss Corrine Verhulst of Los Angeles, Ca., who, with their families, were all present for the occasion.

People attending the anniversary from a distance were from New Berlin, Elk Mound, Palmyra, Pittsville, Coloma, Cadott, Owen, Elkhorn, Eau Claire, Watertown, Stevens Point, Sheboygan, Marshfield, Superior, and Withee, Wisconsin; Mesa, Arizona; Sodus, Michigan; Chicago, Illinois; Lansing, Michigan; Eau Claire, Michigan; Milbank, South Dakota; Wayne, Michigan; Los Angeles, California and surrounding communities.

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BioM: Berger, Rebecca Lea (1976)

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

Surnames: Berger, Lange, Moore, Betley, Littlefield, Prissel, Dominique

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/05/1976

Berger, Rebecca Lea (Marriage - 31 July 1976)

Miss Rebecca Lea Berger became the bride of Mark Allen Lange in a 2 p.m. ceremony performed Saturday, July 31, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Neillsville. Robert Dominique of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Menomonie, officiated.

The bride, presented in marriage by her father, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Berger of Rt. 2 Neillsville. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lange, Rt. 1 Ridgeland, are the groom’s parents.

An old-fashioned bouquet of white daisy-mums, baby’s breath and miniature blue carnations accented the bride’s empire-waist gown of ivory voile styled with a V-neckline, full, sheer, long sleeves with insertion lace and a hemline ruffle.

Her attendants’ identically-styled gowns were in shades of lemon yellow and apple green, with white hats and matching ribbons. Dianne Lee Moore, Bloomer, honor attendant, and Connie Betley, Conrath, bridesmaid, carried white wicker fireside baskets with yellow daisy-mums, green carnations and baby’s breath.

Rick Allen Littlefield, Bloomer, served as bestman and Terry Allen Berger, as groomsman. Bryon Berger and Mike Pressel, Eau Claire, seated guests.

A reception at the American Legion Hall followed the ceremony.

The new Mrs. Lange attended Nei8llsville High School. Her husband attended Colfax Senior High School and the Eau Claire Technical Institute. He is engaged in dairy farming. The couple will live on Rt. 1 Ridgeland.


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BioM: Marriage Licenses (Aug. - 1976)

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

Surnames: Galetka, Faber, Abramczak, Smith, Bremer, Kaz, Reusser, Sturtz, Nusbaum, Biddle, Laski, Osowski

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/05/1976

Marriage Licenses (August - 1976)

Charles John Galetka, Jr., and Joan Marie Faber, both of Neillsville, to be married August 17 in Neillsville,

Richard Wayne Abramczak and Janet Lea Smith, both of Thorp, to be married August 7 in Thorp,

Jack Lee Bremer, Abbotsford, and Mary Elizabeth Laz, Curtiss, to be married August 7 in Abbotsford,

Steven Roy Reusser, Aberdeen, S.D., and Susan Mary Sturtz, Neillsville, to be married August 7 in Neillsville,

Phillip Wayne Nusbaum, Rock Falls, Il., and Penny Ann Biddle, Rockford, Il., to be married August 21 in Thorp,

Jerome Anthony Laski, Withee, and Alice Helen Osowski, Thorp, to be married August 14 in Thorp.


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BioM: Luchterhand, Paula (1976)

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

Surnames: Luchterhand, Brey, Pockrandt, Arbelovsky, Miltamore, Sherwood, Florence, Schmidtke, Voss, Keller

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/05/1976

Luchterhand, Paula (Marriage – 31 July 1976)

Marriage vows were exchanged Saturday, July 31, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Loyal, by Miss Paula Luchterhand and Duane Brey. The Rev. E.T. Keller officiated at the 1 p.m. ceremony for the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Luchterhand, Rt. 2 Spencer, and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Brey, Rt. 2, Pittsville.

Presented in marriage by her parents, the bride appeared in an empire-bodice organza gown detailed with venise lace and fashioned with a sheer yoke, lantern sleeves, flounced hemline and chapel train. The gown was complimented by an elbow-length lace veil. Colored carnations, white roses and baby’s breath formed the bridal bouquet.

Renee Luchterhand, Spencer, was the bride’s honor attendant. Acting as bridesmaids were Debbie Pockrandt of Loyal, Sue Arbelovsky of Kenai, Ak., Mrs. Julie Miltamore of Plainfield and Mrs. Beth Sherwood of Eau Claire. They wore empire-waist, square-neckline gowns of rainbow-hued dotted Swiss and carried bouquets of colored carnations and white daisies with baby’s breath.

The groom was attended by Darrell Brey as bestman and by Gary Luchterhand of Loyal, Gary Florence of Pittsville, Russ Miltamore of Plainfield and Gary Sherwood of Eau Claire as groomsmen. Guests were seated by Chuck Schmidtke and Gary Brey.

Michael Voss was the miniature groom and M8ichelle Voss, the miniature bride.

Special music included the selections “Laught4er in the Rain,” “Our Wedding Prayer” and “Wedding prayer.”

The Loyal American Legion Hall was the setting for a reception and dance.

The bride attended Loyal Public Schools and is employed by a Marshfield firm. Her husband, who attended Pittsville Public Schools, works for the wood County Highway Department. The newlyweds are making their home on Rt. 1 Pittsville.


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BioM: Raine, Ellen (1976)

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

Surnames: Raine, Artac, Ranie, Debevec, Kren, Trunkel, Suda, Lesar, Adams, Berzinski, Heagle

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/05/1976

Raine, Ellen (Marriage - 17 July 1976)

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Artac, who were married July 17 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Willard, by the Rev. John Heagle, are making their home on Rt. 1 Willard.

The former Miss Ellen Raine, the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Raine, Rt. ! Neillsville. She was present in marriage by her father. Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Artac, Rt. 1, Willard at the groom’s parents.

A fingertip illusion veil held by a lace cap headpiece framed the bride’s gown of woven polyester fashioned with a princess-seamed skirt attached to a bodice featuring long lace sleeves gathered to loop and button-closed cuffs. Her flowers were yellow roses and rosebuds with white carnations.

Miss Emile Ranie was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Miss Pat Artac, Eau Claire, and Mrs. Eunice Artac, Greenwood. Their high-waist mint green crepe gowns styled with princess skirt seaming and long, cuffed sleeves, were complimented by bouquets of yellow roses and rosebuds with white carnations. Yellow roses and green ribbons adorned their hair.

Serving as bestman was Alan Debevec, Willard. Lawrence Artac, Greenwood, and Joel Raine acted as groomsmen. Tim Kren and john Trunkel, Jr., shared ushering duties.

Mis Pam Suda was the organist and Laura Lesar, the vocalist.

A reception was held at the parish center.

The bride was honored at prenuptial showers given by Cookie Raines at her home in Neillsville and by Frieda Adams, Pat Artac and Doris Berzinski in Willard.

The new Mrs. Artac is a graduate of Neillsville High School. Her husband graduated from Greenwood High School and in engaged in farming. They planned a wedding trip to the west coast.


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Obit: Conkey, James V. (- 1976)

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

Surnames: Conkey, Heighes, Ombrello, Argall, Derry, Schroff, Van Alen, Nordin

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/05/1976

Conkey, James V. (4 July 1911 – 1 August 1976)

James V. Conkey, 65, of Rt. 2 Neillsville, was pronounced dead on arrival Sunday, August 1, at Memorial Hospital. Mr. Conkey died suddenly at his home. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Georgas-Gesche Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronald Nordin of Calvary Lutheran Church officiating. Burial was in the Hatfield Cemetery.

Born July 4, 1911, in Kansas City, Mo., to Mr. and Mrs. James Conkey, he received his education in the Kansas City area. He moved to Chicago where he worked in the hotel business and later was employed by Pan American Airlines and Air France as manager in their Chicago offices. After that Mr. Conkey worked as a travel agent and was president and owner of All Tours Travel Systems, Inc., of Chicago at the time of his death. He was a member of the American Society of Travel Agents.

His marriage to the former Victoria Heighes took place September 8, 1956, in Chicago.

Survivors, in addition to his wife, include three step-children, James Ombrello and Mrs. Joseph (Mary Ann) Argall of Ishpeming, Mi., and Margaret Ombrello of Brooklyn, N.Y.; two sisters, Mrs. George (Minna) Derry of Huntington Beach, Ca., and mrs. William (Elizabeth) Schroff of McLean, Va.; two brothers, Charles Conkey of Azusa, Ca., and Ted Van Alen of LaVerne, Ca.; and nine grandchildren.


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Obit: Kalsow, Ida B.(1888 - 1976)

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

Surnames: Kalsow, Zofchnick, Mollig, Pischer, Kelpin, Tank, Wold, Klauer, Heise, Grap, Keuer, Thoma, Stuebs

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/05/1976

Kalsow, Ida B. (31 December 1888 – 30 July 1976)

A long-time resident of the Town of Weston, Mrs. Ida B. Kalsow, 87 of 404 Forest St., Neillsville, died July 27, following a brief illness. Funeral services were held Friday, July 30, from Immanuel Lutheran Church, Globe, with the Rev. Ralph Stuebs officiating. Burial was in the Neillsville City Cemetery. The Georgas-Gesche Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Kalsow, the daughter of Gottlieb and Johanna Zofchnick Mollig, was born December 31, 1888, in the Neillsville area and was educated in local schools. Her marriage to Lebrecht Kalsow took place October 10, 1906, in the Town of Weston. Mr. Kalsow preceded his wife in death in May of 1972. They had observed their 65th anniversary in 1971.

The Kalsows farmed in the Town of Weston for many years and moved to Neillsville after they retired. Mrs. Kalsow was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and a charter member of its Ladies Aide Society. She was a long-time Globe correspondent for The Clark County Press.

Survivors include one son, Roland Kalsow of Neillsville; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Pischer of Granton and Mrs. Paul (Elsie) Kalpin of Payette, Id.; and five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Martin Kalsow, Raymond Kalsow, Hans Kalsow, Frederick Grap, Sr., Raymond Keuer and Harvey Pischer.

“What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” “Asleep in Jesus” and “Jesus! And Shall it Ever Be” were sung by the Congregation. The organist was Mrs. Virginia Thoma.

Among those attending the services were the following from out of town: Helene and Petra Kalsow, St. Paul, Mn.; Mr. and Mrs. James Tank, Eunice and nathan, Brillion; Mrs. Russell Wold and Timothy and Cathy Wold, Appleton; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Klauer and Mrs. Emil Heise, Berlin; Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Grap, Rockford, Il.; and Walter Grap, Milwaukee.

Relatives and friends from Marshfield, Granton, Greenwood, Loyal and surrounding areas also attended the services.