Bio: Wheatly, Derek (Awarded -
2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Wheatly, Mankowski
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/5/2023
Officer Derek Wheatly (Awarded - 2023)
At the Neillsville Common Council June 28, Neillsville Police Chief Jim
Mankowski presents Neillsville police officer Derek Wheatly with a pair of
handcuffs with the officers name engraved on them for finishing his one-year
probationary period.
Edward DuBois/Clark County Press
BioM: Marriage
Licenses (Jun/Jul - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Fisher, Chupp, Schiller, Larson, Mast, Weaver, Suda, Bauer, Acuna,
Toruno-Ruiz, Rueth, Gawlik, Boushon, Deblaey
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/5/2023
Marriage Licenses (Jun/Jul – 2023)
James L. Fisher, Crawford Co. PA, to Deborah A. Chupp, Town of Sherman, July 28,
at Town of Sherman.
Jeremy A. Schiller, to Hannah J. Larson, both from Town of Sherman, July 7, in
Chippewa County.
Joseph U. Mast, Mille Lacs Co., MN, to Lydia M. Weaver, Town of Fremont, June
29, at Town of Fremont.
Jared E. Suda, to Loni R. Bauer, both from city of Loyal, July 8, at the city of
Loyal.
William N. Acuna, to Ericka P. Toruno-Ruiz, both of Abbotsford,; June 27, at
Abbotsford.
Stetson J. Rueth, to Kaylin E. Gawlik, both of Franklin Co. Iowa, July 22, at
Town of Loyal.
Austin R. Boushon, to Daria J. Deblaey, both of Abbotsford, July 15, at the Town
of Mentor.
News: Clark Co - UW-La Crosse
(Dean’s List - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Brekke, Diestler, Roehl, Schoengarth, Voigt, Zoschke
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/5/2023
Clark Co-UW-La Crosse (Dean’s List - 2023)
Qualifications for the dean’s list is limited to students who have attained
outstanding academic achievement. To be eligible, students must have earned not
less than a 3.5 semester GPA and carried a minimum of 12 Credits.
Emily Brekke, early childhood through middle childhood education major; Monte
Diestler, information systems major; Brianna Roehl, exercise and sport science
major; exercise science—pre-professional track; Alli Schoengarth, accountancy
major; Riley Voigt, communication studies major: interpersonal communication
emphasis; Ian Zoschke, biology major; and Jonah Zoschke, exercise and sport
science major: exercise science—pre-professional track have been name to the
dean’s list at the UW-La Crosse for the spring semester of the 2022-23 academic
year, ending May 2023.
All students were from Neillsville.
News: Clark Co -
UW-River Falls (Grads - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Johnson, Kawa
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/5/2023
Clark Co-UW-River Falls (Grads - 2023)
The following students from Clark County were among 722 students receiving
degrees from the UW-River Falls following commencement in May. Bachelor’s
degrees were awarded to 645 undergraduates, while 77nstudents received graduate
degrees.
Graduates were Kayla Johnson of Granton, Bachelor of science, agricultural
business and Zackary Kawa of Owen, bachelor of science, elementary education,
summa cum laude.
News: Greenwood -
All Aboard the ‘Locowmotive’ (2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: None
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/5/2023
Greenwood - All Aboard the ‘Locowmotive’ (2023)
A unique attraction at the Greenwood Dairy Breakfast was the Lo-cow-motive
mini-train, offering rides around the grounds
L.B./Clark County Press
Obit: Embke,
Delbert H. (1945- 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Embke, Gates, Hansen, Zietlow
----Source: Banner Journal (Black River Falls, Jackson Co., WI) 7/5/2023
Embke, Delbert H. (9 October 1945 – 26 June 2023)
Delbert H. Embke, 77, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023, at home with his
wife by his side.
He was born on October 9, 1945, in Black River Falls, and raised in Neillsville,
the youngest of four boys born to Herman and Nina (Gates) Embke.
Delbert could fix anything. If he didn’t have the tool, he invented it, which
always worked. He could drive anything, dump truck, cement truck, semi-truck,
log truck and anything in the gravel pit. At age 73 he overhauled a 1962 Allis
Chalmers tractor. Most of all Delbert liked to talk to people, even if he didn’t
know them. He liked to make people laugh and smile and was a big joker, also.
Delbert also enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and dancing to old time music.
He is survived by his wife Judy of 58 years, children Catherine Morgan, Roger
Embke and Cheryl (Dave) Rozmenoski, six grandchildren, seven great
grandchildren, one brother Ron Embke, sister-in-law Anita Embke along with many
nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, maternal
and paternal grandparents, two brothers Darrell Embke and Eugene Embke, one
half-brother Ernest Embke along with his father and mother-in-law Bernard and
Charlene Hansen.
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.Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at
Schumacher – Kish Funeral & Cremation Services, 200 West Ave. S, La Crosse.
Deacon Bob Zietlow will officiate. Burial will follow in Mormon Coulee Memorial
Park in La Crosse. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from
10 A.M. until the time of service.
Obit: Poppe,
Norman John (1932- 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Poppe, Hemp, Suckow, Talford, Tlusty, Kroll, Wilke
----Source: Gesche Funeral Home (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/5/2023
Poppe, Norman John (25 February 1932 – 3 July 2023) With Flag
Norman John Poppe was born February 25, 1932, to John and Elsie Poppe (nee
Hemp). He was baptized, confirmed and a lifelong member of Immanuel Evangelical
Lutheran Church in Globe, Wisconsin. Norman attended the Worchel School in the
Town of Seif. After being honorably discharged from the US Army in 1955, he
married Ardith Florence Suckow in May of 1959. Together, they farmed until they
retired in 1993. After retiring and moving to a house south of Christie, Norman
worked for the city of Neillsville for many years. He was a member of American
Legion Post 73.
Norman is survived by his wife, Ardith, and children: Dennis (Cheryl) Poppe of
Eau Claire, Jerry (Marie) Poppe of Brookfield, Kathy (Ron) Talford of Menomonie,
and Sherri (Pete) Tlusty of Kronenwetter, 6 grandchildren, and 4 great
grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Ethel Kroll.
A Memorial Service for Norman will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 10, 2023,
at the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Globe, WI. Pastor Nathan Wilke
will officiate. Music will be provided by Karen Hoppa organist. Interment will
be in the Immanuel Church Cemetery, with military honors performed by the
Neillsville Veteran's Council. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.,
Monday at the church.
Online Condolences may be made at
www.geschefh.com. Gesche Funeral Home and Cremation Service is
assisting Norman's family.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Norman Poppe,
please visit our flower store.
Obit: Scheffer,
Susan Jane (1950 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Scheffer, Deeney, Louie, Tiller, Cuddy, Hardwick Sieg, Theiler
----Source: Anderson Funeral Home (Augusta, Eau Claire Co., WI) 7/5/2023
Scheffer, Susan Jane (6 October 1950 – 24 June 2023)
Susan Jane Scheffer, born October 6, 1950, passed away Saturday June 24, 2023.
Sue was the second of eight children born to Bernard and Anne Scheffer, and grew
up on the Scheffer farm in rural Humbird. Sue attended Fairchild School and
Saint Bedes high school, graduating in 1968.
Sue gave birth to her daughters Tina and Lisa in 1975 and 1976. Sue was so proud
of her daughters and did a wonderful job raising them as a single parent, while
putting herself through nursing school and graduating with an LPN license. Sue
worked many years as a nurse for a home healthcare company, Sacred Heart
Hospital, and Marshfield Clinic.
Sue was naturally witty, caring, compassionate and empathetic towards her
patients, friends, and family. She was a very proud grandma to her three
grandsons. Sue loved talking about them and watching them grow.
Sue is survived by her daughters Tina Deeney (Evan, Cayden, and Rylan) and Lisa
Scheffer. She is further survived by siblings Mary (Mike) Louie, Grays Lake, IL;
Maggie Scheffer-Tiller, Iron Rover, MI; Doug (Joan) Scheffer, Humbird; Jim
(Patty Cuddy) New Auburn; Barb (Dennis) Hardwick, Alma Center; Carla (Dan) Sieg,
Eau Claire; and Michaela (Dave) Theiler, Humbird. She was also a wonderful Aunt
to sixteen nieces and nephews, and a genuine friend to many.
Sue was preceded in death by her parents Bernard and Anne Scheffer, and her
nephew Ben Sieg.
A private memorial service will be held for family and close friends. A
Celebration of Life is being planned for September.
The family is assisted by Anderson Funeral Home in Augusta.
Online condolences can be left at
www.andersonfhaugusta.com.
Obit: Tomczak,
Joseph Julian, Jr. (1949 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Tomczak, Fortin, Whetstone, Geissler, Knox, Seng, Butkus, Nowobielski,
Madani
----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Thorp, Clark Co., WI) 7/6/2023
Tomczak, Joseph Julian, Jr. (7 August 1949 – 1 July 2023)
Joseph J. "Bucky" Tomczak, Jr., 73, of Lublin, passed away at home on Saturday,
July 1, 2023.
Joseph Julian Tomczak, Jr. was born on August 7, 1949, in Stanley, to Joseph J.
and Adeline M. (Fortin) Tomczak, Sr. He was raised and received his education in
the Taylor/Clark County area. After completing school, he held various jobs,
including farming, worked for Earl's Rides for several years, worked with his
father in forestry, and for Marathon Cheese in Medford. After retiring, Joe
enjoyed fixing lawnmowers, working on cars, tinkering on anything, and built a
sawmill and wood splitter. In his spare time, he loved fishing, hunting,
trapping, word find puzzles, gardening and canning.
Joe will be dearly missed by his wife, Sharon, of Lublin; his children: Donald
of Medford, Joseph III of Medford, Sharon (Al) Whetstone of Stetsonville, David
of Lublin, Molly Tomczak of Medford; 13 grandchildren; his siblings: Kathleen
Geissler of Bloomer, Elaine (Harold) Knox of Holcombe, Josephine (Dale) Seng of
Gilman, Donna (Dale) Butkus of Owen, Beverly Tomczak of Bloomer, Elizabeth
Tomczak of Thorp, Thomas of Augusta; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and
friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Robert; and one son-in-law:
Thomas Geissler.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at St.
Stanislaus Catholic Church in Lublin. Visitation will be held at the church from
9:30 a.m. until time of service. Rev. Vijay Kumar Madani will officiate, and
burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be
David Tomczak, Logan Tomczak, Dale Seng, Al Whetstone, Samson Whetstone, and
Kelley Nowobielski.
Obit: Bedell,
Edwin Dean, Jr. (1973 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Bedell, Porter, Lewallen, Orton, Theiler
----Source: Anderson Funeral Home (Augusta, Eau Claire Co. WI) 7/7/2023
Bedell, Edwin Dean, Jr. (14 February 1973 – 4 July 2023)
Edwin Dean Bedell Jr., 50, of Fairchild, died Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at his
home.
Edwin was born February 14, 1973, in Neillsville to Cheryl Ann Porter and Edwin
Dean Bedell Sr. As a child he moved with his family to Fairchild where he
attended Fairchild High School and Osseo-Fairchild High School.
Throughout his life Edwin worked at various jobs and for a time worked for his
brother-in-law with Lewallen Drywall of Stanley. He enjoyed spending time with
friends, working on automobiles and was always fond of the Pontiac Trans Am.
Edwin is survived by his son Tyler Bedell of Tomahawk; daughter Tayah Bedell of
Eau Claire; 2 grandchildren, Zeke and Amelia; Mother Cheryl Porter of
Neillsville; sister LeAnn (Richard) Lewallen of Stanley; nieces and nephews,
Owain, Damian, Austin and Megan; special friend Atavian Orton of Fairchild; and
Tyler and Tayah’s mother, Kerry Theiler.
Edwin was preceded in death by his father Edwin Sr.; brother Stanton “Runt”
Porter; grandparents, Everett and Eva Bedell and Stanton and Nora Porter.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the
Anderson Funeral Home in Augusta. Friends may call 2 hours prior to services
starting at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home on Tuesday.
Burial will be in the Lewallen - Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Wilson Township,
Eau Claire County.
Online condolences can be left at
www.andersonfhaugusta.com.
Obit: Bonitz, Joan
Marie (1930- 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Bonitz, Colver, Wrege, Groleau
----Source: Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 7/7/2023
Bonitz, Joan Marie (10 April 1930 – 30 June 2023)
Joan Marie (Wrege) Bonitz, age 93, passed away on June 30, 2023, at the Wells
Nature View Assisted Living in Marshfield.
She was born on April 10, 1930, in Highbridge, to Helmuth and Edith Wrege
(Colver). She was the oldest of 11 siblings and spent her childhood in Cozy
Valley. She married Ernest Bonitz on August 7, 1949. They made their home,
raised 4 children, and farmed in Cozy Valley until 1964 when they moved to
Spencer. In Spencer she helped her husband manage a turkey farm and then worked
at Weyerhauser in Marshfield, until her retirement. Joan and her husband, Ernest
loved to travel and spend time with family and friends. Joan loved her flowers,
quilting, and making numerous crafts. She was an avid church member of Trinity
Lutheran Church in Spencer.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest and her son Gary. She is
survived by her three children, Lou Ann, Bruce, and Lynn. Joan has 11
grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
Funeral services for Joan will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 109 Clark
Street in Spencer on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor James
Groleau officiating. Burial will immediately follow in Trinity Lutheran Church
Cemetery (Hwy. 13). Visitation for family and friends will be from 9:30 a.m.
until the time of service at the church on Tuesday.
She will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her.
The family would like to thank Synergy Home Care, the staff at Wells Nature View
and the Compassus Hospice Team for the excellent care they gave mom this past
year.
For your convenience, online condolences may be made at
www.hansenschillingfuneralhome.com.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Joan Marie (Wrege)
Bonitz, please visit our floral store.
Obit: Lovstad,
Karl Michael (1945 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Lovstad, Krueger, Dahl, Cliver, Kampin, Brennan, Rasmussen, Selk
----Source: Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 7/7/2023
Lovstad, Karl Michael (19 May 1945 – 3 July 2023) With Flag
Karl Michael Lovstad, 78, of Chili, passed away the evening of July 3, 2023, at
the House of the Dove in Marshfield.
Karl was born May 19, 1945, the son of Carsten and Doris Lovstad in Viroqua. He
graduated from Marshfield Senior High School in 1963. On September 5, 1970, he
was united in marriage to the love of his life Judy in Chili.
After graduation, Karl was drafted to the US Army and served in Vietnam. After
his service to our country, he drove truck for W.J. Spry & Son of Chili and then
SF Transport of Loyal, where he was awarded one million miles of safe driving.
Karl and Judy then operated Harley & Elaine’s bar in Chili until their
retirement.
In his spare time, he enjoyed stock car racing, snowmobiling, putzing in his
garage on a wooding working project that Judy found in a magazine and knew Karl
could make it. Karl enjoyed a well-manicured lawn, and you could find him on his
lawnmower frequently in the summer. He also enjoyed lottery tickets, and
scratched many of them, although no one ever really knew if he was a big winner
or not.
Karl is lovingly survived by his wife, Judy; their children, Dawn (Tad) Krueger,
Mike (Jody) Lovstad. Brothers and sisters-in-law, Ken (Karen) Lovstad, Rick
(Ruth) Lovstad; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sonja (Burl) Dahl, Chris (Bill)
Cliver; and sister-in-law, Judi Kampin. Grandchildren, MaKayla (Bryan) Brennan,
Nate Krueger, Carsten Lovstad, Sawyer Lovstad, Jessie Rasmussen, Jenna
Rasmussen. Great-granddaughters, Quinn Brennan and Vienna Brennan.
Karl is preceded in death by his parents; father and mother-in-law, Earl (Nobby)
and Audrey Kampin; brothers-in-law, Ronnie Selk, Gerald “Walnuts” Kampin; and
sister-in-law, Penny Kampin.
Please join us for a celebration of life on July 22, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3
p.m. at Chili Corners, Chili.
Online condolences may be made at
www.hansenschillingfuneralhome.com for your convenience.
The family would like to extend a huge thank you to the staff at Marshfield
Clinic Health System – Neillsville for their great care and the House of the
Dove staff, you are living angels and took great care of Karl and his family in
his short stay there.
A memorial will be designated at a later date in Karl’s honor.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Karl Lovstad, please
visit our floral store.
Obit: Pietrzak,
Frank Anthony (1941 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Pietrzak, Mateski, Balslew, O’Neill, Neisius, Denning, Antony
----Source: Cuddies Funeral Home (Thorp, Clark Co., WI) 7/6/2023
Pietrzak, Frank Anthony (11 June 1941 – 5 July 2023)
Frank A. Pietrzak, 82, of Rothschild, passed away at Pride TLC in Weston, on
Wednesday, July 5, 2023.
Frank Anthony Pietrzak was born on June 11, 1941, in Stanley, to Frank and
Frances (Mateski) Pietrzak. He was raised and received his education in Thorp,
attending Sterling School from 1st-3rd grade, St. Hedwig's Catholic School from
4th-8th grade, and graduated from Thorp High School in 1959. Frank then taught
school for one year in Taylor County in 1961, and then attended UW-Stevens Point
and earned a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1966, and his Master of Science
in Education in 1977. He taught in the Medford School District from 1962 to
1965, in Wisconsin Rapids from 1967 to 1969, and then at DC Everest in Wausau
until retiring in 1998. In retirement, Frank spent his winters in Chandler, AZ.
He was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church in Rothschild, the Wisconsin State
Reading Association, Central Wisconsin Reading Association, National Education
Association, Wisconsin Education Association, and the Marathon County Retired
Educators. Frank had many interests, including Polish Heritage. He belonged to
the Polish Heritage Club in Sun Lakes, AZ, and the Polish Awareness Society in
Stevens Point, WI. Frank also enjoyed gardening, volunteering, and loved
traveling. He visited most of the United States and Canada, and also traveled to
Switzerland, Poland, Australia, New Zealand and Germany.
Frank is survived by on sister: Carol (Don) Balslew of Hillside, IL; many
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: James and Ted; and four
sisters: Lillian O'Neil, Carolyn Pietrzak, Hattie Neisius, and Mary Denning.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at St.
Bernard-St. Hedwig Catholic Church in Thorp, WI. Rev. Stanislaus Michael Antony
will officiate, and burial will follow in Old St. Hedwig's Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be his nephews. Visitation will be held at the church, on
Thursday, from 9:30 a.m. until time of service.
