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Obit: Lipscy, Hilda Margaret (1927 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Lipscy, Swann, Scaletta, Lawrence, Stanley

----Source: Crematory of Wisconsin (Altoona, Eau Claire Co., WI) 1/23/2024

Lipscy, Hilda Margaret (29 May 1927 - 19 January 2024)

Hilda M. Lipscy, age 96 of Neillsville, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center in Neillsville.
She was born on May 29, 1927, to the late Clifford and Margaret Swann Sr. in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

She graduated from Neillsville High School in 1945. During her nursing school, she met Donald Lipscy in St. Peters, MN. They later married on August 9, 1947, in St. Peters. They moved to St. Louis, MO for work. Later on, they moved to Neillsville where she started working as a nurse in 1954 at the Neillsville Memorial Hospital until she retired in 1991.

Hilda enjoyed golfing, traveling to Montana with Don, sewing and knitting. She was a member of the York Center Methodist Church in Granton and a member of the Eastern Star.

She is survived by her son Steve (Bonnie) Lipscy; grandchildren: Jacob (Tonya) Lipscy and Becky (John) Scaletta; great-grandchild Nolan John; step-grandchildren: Charlie and Tim Scaletta, Michael, Brett, Andrew and Kaylee Lawrence; brother Cliff “Buzz” Swann Jr.; and sister-in-law Sharry Swann; nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death are her parents, husband Don (September 6, 2015), brother Charles Swann, sister Catherine Stanley; sister-in-law Ellen Swann and brother-in-law Lawrence Stanley.

A private family graveside service will be held in the spring of 2024 at the Neillsville City Cemetery.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.cremationsociety-wi.com. 

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Obit: Templeton, Nancy Helen (1953 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Templeton, Lepisto, Siegler, Neumann

----Source: Gesche Funeral Home (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 1/22/2024

Templeton, Nancy Helen (11 July 1953 – 22 January 2024)

Nancy went home to be with her LORD and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 22, 2024. Nancy was born in St Paul, MN on July 11, 1953, and grew up with her parents Toivo and Helen Lepisto in Aurora, MN. She became a child of God through Holy Baptism at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. After graduating from Aurora Hoyt Lakes High School, Nancy went on to earn a degree in Music Performance and Education from The College of St. Scholastica. Nancy's career began as an elementary school music teacher in Le Sueur, MN, where she met her future husband, Scott. The two were married in August of 1977 and were blessed with a daughter, Lucy, and a son, Drew. Nancy cherished her time as a full-time mother during her children's younger years before becoming an Evaluation Specialist with Scholarship America. Nancy and Scott retired to her childhood home in northern MN in 2007 before moving to Black River Falls, to be closer to children and grandchildren.

Nancy's passion for music was present in many forms throughout her life. She took great pleasure in teaching piano lessons to children and adults. Her final three students were her grandchildren who learned remotely from Florida. It was a joy for Nancy to serve her Lord as organist/pianist and choir director at the congregations she was a member of. She shared her love of music playing organ one last time on Christmas Day, 2023.

Nancy, through God's grace, held firmly to God's promises of forgiveness and eternal life that she received at her baptism. She modeled this trusting faith over the years for her children and grandchildren, looking forward to being truly at peace in heaven.

Nancy is survived by her husband of 46 years, Scott, daughter Lucy (Justin) Siegler of Citrus Springs, FL, and son Drew (Becca) of Mitchellville, IA. Also surviving Nancy are her three grandchildren, Lily, Marina, and Grant Siegler. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents Toivo and Helen Lepisto.

A memorial service will be held for Nancy on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Faith Lutheran Church in Black River Falls, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Joel Neumann officiating. A light lunch will follow the service. Nancy's family will be greeting friends and relatives starting at 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Faith Lutheran Church, the American Cancer Society or to the donor's choice.

Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com.  The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Nancy's family.

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Bio: Domingue, Eric – TFAD “You Inspire Us Award” (2024)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Domingue, Curtis, Anna Moore, Lobner, Frenette, Schlough, Hopfensperger, Dietsche, Hefko, Morrow

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 24 Jan 2024

By Valorie Brecht

Every year, the Tractors for Autism and Disabilities (TFAD) organization in Loyal selects a recipient of the “You Inspire Us!” Award. This award is given to either an individual with a disability who has overcome challenges associated with that disability and gone on to be successful, or a person who has helped people with disabilities achieve great things. Regardless, the recipient is a person who inspires those around them to be the best version of themselves.

This year’s “You Inspire Us!” recipient is Eric Domingue of Loyal. Eric has volunteered his time to help TFAD in different capacities, including tutoring students through TFAD’s after-school program, serving customers at brat fry fundraisers and helping at the Second Chances Thrift Store, with the proceeds going to TFAD.

“You’ve helped us out with many things and you do a great job,” said Mary Laschen of TFAD.

TFAD runs an after-school program to assist school-age children with autism or other disabilities that make it more challenging for them to learn. Students receive help on homework and practice reading or other academic skills, as well as enjoy a snack and game time after schoolwork is finished. One week, one of the regular volunteers couldn’t make it and Eric happened to be there, and was asked if he would volunteer to tutor. He said yes and he connected well with the student.

“They (the other volunteers) were like, ‘Have you taught before?’ And I was like, ‘No, I haven’t,’” said Eric. “I have no teaching degree whatsoever and yet I did well with the kids and they liked me and saw me as a big brother, I think they said.”

“I’ve seen him work with the kids and he’s outstanding,” agreed Laurie Curtis, TFAD volunteer.

Eric has mainly worked with one second- grade student on spelling and math, and plans to continue whenever a substitute teacher is needed.

Eric has Asperger’s syndrome, a form of Autism Spectrum Disorder which can affect a person’s ability to effectively communicate socially and interact socially, but can also involve an intense focus or interest in a specific subject area. Eric said his Asperger’s has actually made it easier to teach the kids, because he thinks about things in a different way and can relate to the students.

“I have an Asperger’s thing going on in my head and I think that’s why I’ve been good with the kids. I think it gives me an edge with the kids, to help them be able to learn faster and in a simpler way,” said Eric.

In addition to tutoring, Eric has helped to rearrange and organize items at Second Chances, where his mom works. He has also volunteered at the summer brat fries hosted by TFAD. Through that experience, he made an effort to push himself outside of his comfort zone and grow personally.

“At the second one, I manned the register which was actually a bit more difficult because in the back you just have to put the food together, and communicating with people is not one of my strong suits. But I was able to do it, get it together and remember to smile,” said Eric.

“He’s a good worker, very polite with everyone,” Curtis said.

Eric hasn’t viewed his Asperger’s as a disability, but rather his unique way of perceiving the world — something that can be a strength.

“I’m not sure what would be described as a challenge for me, because my Asperger’s, even though it technically is a disability, it helped me communicate with the kids,” said Eric.

He joins a list of eight other “You Inspire Us!” Award recipients, going back to 2018. Previous recipients are Anna Moore, Jacob Lobner, Mindi Frenette, Chelsey Schlough, Esther Hopfensperger, Savanna Dietsche, and Krysten Hefko and Erika Morrow in memoriam.

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Obit: Burkholder, Lydia M. (1943? – 2024)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Burkholder, Zimmerman, Martin, Brubaker, Reiff, Leid, Nolt, Hoover

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 24 Jan 2024

Burkholder, Lydia M. (1943? – 15 Jan 2024)
Lydia M. Burkholder, age 81 years, 7 months and 19 days, of Greenwood, passed away on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at Gunderson Hospital in La Crosse.

Services were held at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, at Hemlock Mennonite Church in Greenwood. ? Zimmerman officiated. Burial was in the Hemlock Mennonite Cemetery in Greenwood. Bishop Alvin Martin, John Brubaker Jr., Alson Reiff and Warren Timothy Burkholder, Laverne Burkholder, Kalvin Burkholder, Paul Burkholder, Jason Burkholder and Cleason Burkholder served as pallbearers.

Visitation was held from 1 - 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at her son Ezra’s residence (W6960 Popple River Road), Greenwood.

Lydia was born on May 27, 1942, the daughter of Esra S. and Maria K. (Martin) Zimmerman in Lancaster County, East Earl Township, Pa. She attended school until the eighth grade. On Jan. 9, 1964, Lydia was united in marriage to Phares J. Burkholder in Lancaster County, Pa.. She was a homemaker most of her life. Lydia was a member at Hemlock Mennonite Church (Groffdale Conference).

Lydia is survived by her husband, Phares J. Burkholder of Greenwood; children: Allen Burkholder of Greenwood, Edwin (Lucy) Burkholder of Greenwood, and Ezra (Anita) Burkholder of Greenwood; 18 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren; siblings: Anna (Eli) Shirk, David (Edna Sauder) Zimmerman, Esra (Lydiann Martin) Zimmerman, Amos (Esther Weaver) Zimmerman, Mary Zimmerman Hoover, Ella (Amos) Leid, Ervin (Ella Mae Nolt) Zimmerman, Lavina (John) Brubaker and Edna (Rueben) Nolt; sisters-in-law: Mary Ella Martin Zimmerman and Alta Garman Zimmerman; brother-in-law: Alvin Brubaker; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter-in-law, Marian (Zimmerman) Burkholder; sister, Lena Brubaker; two brothers: Paul (Mary Ella) Zimmerman and Menno (Alta) Zimmerman; and a brother-in-law: Allen (Mary) Hoover.

The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home, Owen, is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Obit: Bluhm, Audry K. (1940 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Bluhm, Summers, Bechler, Bornbach, St. Laurent, Kohl, Weiers

----Source: Hanson-Schilling Funeral Home (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 1/24/2024

Bluhm, Audry K. (16 September 1940 – 21 January 2024)

Audry K. (Bechler) Bluhm, of Marshfield, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on January 21, 2024, at the age of 83.

Audry was born on September 16, 1940, in Sac City, IA, to Harold and Rita (Summers) Bechler. She moved to Spencer, with her parents in 1952. She graduated from Spencer High School.

She was united in marriage to Delmar R. Bluhm on November 5, 1960. She worked at Spencer State Bank, Associated Bank and Edward Jones Investments where she retired from in April 2006.

Audry was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Marshfield, and its altar guild. She was a member, past president and board of director of Squared Circle Boxing Club. She enjoyed her family, cabin at Winter, WI, fishing, church, traveling, and working with her flowers and lawn.

She is survived by one son, Donald (Suzanne) Bluhm of Winter, 6 grandchildren, Jessica (Caleb) Bornbach, Melinda (Ben) St. Laurent, Matthew Bluhm, Joshua Bluhm, Brianna Bluhm and Hunter Bluhm; 7 great-grandchildren, Noah, Lucas, Liam and Briella Bornbach, and Ava, Zoey and Easton St. Laurent.

She was predeceased by her husband, Delmar (12-3-1977); sons, Michael and Richard; her parents; her brother, Eldon; special friend, Richard Kohl; a sister-in-law; and several brothers-in-law.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 10th, at Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home (1010 E. Veterans Pkwy.) in Marshfield with Pastor Joe Weiers officiating. A burial will follow at a later date at North Spencer Cemetery in Spencer. Family and friends are invited to gather at the funeral home on Friday, February 9th, from 4:00-7:00 pm and one hour prior to the service.

The family would like to thank the amazing staff on 8th floor of Marshfield Medical Center and Lisa, Dawn, and especially Amy, at Compassus for the care and support they provided.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made in Audry’s honor to His House of Hope in Phillips, WI.

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Obit: Schroeder, Marguerite “Meg” (1930 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Schroeder, Harder, Hediger, Butteri

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 1/24/2024

Schroeder, Marguerite “Meg” (18 November 1930 – 8 January 2024)

Marguerite (Meg) (Hediger) Schroeder,93, of Corvallis, Montana, and Fall Creek, Wisconsin, was called home to be with her Precious Jesus, passing peacefully January 8, 2024, at the Beehive Homes in Hamilton, Montana, surrounded by her loving family and Beehive staff.

Meg and her twin sister Rosemarie were born November 18, 1930, in Neillsville, to Herman and Hanna (Harder) Hediger emigrants from Switzerland. She grew up in Neillsville, attending Neillsville High School. Upon graduation, she moved to Milwaukee with a girlfriend and worked as a housekeeper, but as she states in her memoir, ”I was too inexperienced to go into the big world, so thought I’d return to Neillsville to work at the Farmers Store, do some babysitting, and work at the Doctor’s office to gain some life experiences.” She states,” I also did a lot of roller skating and, as a matter of fact, met Art roller skating at the Hatfield Roller Rink. And that started another chapter.”

On June 15, 1950, she married her “Knight in Shining Armor”, Arthur P. Schroeder, Sr. Meg worked diligently to make a home wherever the road led them: Navy bases in San Diego, California, and Charleston, South Carolina, and later to Wisconsin: a cottage in Hatfield, a new build in Neillsville, a ranch style in Muskego, a Swiss chalet in Fall Creek, and a final mountain home in the Bitterroot & Sapphire Mountains of Corvallis, Montana. During this time period, they brought 4 children into the world, having their first daughter, Dawn, at the Navy Hospital in South Carolina, followed by Pamela (Pam), Denise and Arthur (Arty) Jr. In 1965, Meg states she “enrolled in Beauty School thinking she might need a profession should anything happen to Art”. She worked in a beauty shop in Hales Corners and later opened her own shop in her home in Fall Creek called “The Swiss Miss”.

Above all else, Meg cherished her relationships. First and foremost, her personal relationship with Jesus Christ that began in 1978, which she states was “one of the happiest moments of my life”, and led to her lifelong passion of telling family, friends, and acquaintances the Good News of Salvation through Jesus Christ. Although she moved and traveled quite often, she kept in touch with family and friends through cards, endearing letters and phone calls. She was a true prayer warrior; writing down names of those needing prayer or praying spontaneously for someone in need at that very moment.

Meg was a lifelong learning enthusiast and inquisitive by nature, using books and later the computer to foster this insatiable appetite of why and how we become who we are, the ways of the world, and especially our eternal life in heaven. It didn’t matter that she was in her 80s and 90s, she often asked the “young ones” how to use the various settings on the computer or smartphones and frequently showed interest in their activities, adventures, and ideas. Playing the piano and accordion alongside Art, was a “thrill” she’d say. Crocheting, knitting, crafting pine cone wreaths, making quilts beside her granddaughters, teaching her children and grandchildren how to carry on the Swiss heritage of making her favorite Swiss Crabli cookies, and playing cards and games brought out the creative Meg! She was proud of her Swiss heritage, traveling to Switzerland to visit family, attending reunions and teaching her children and grandchildren about her parents emigration to America, thus fostering a curiosity to travel and explore this beautiful country and world.

Although she writes, “ kind of scary for this country girl”, Meg flew to San Francisco from Wisconsin, traveled by train to San Diego from Wisconsin and drove across country on Route 66 with a girlfriend, a baby and a dog! We often joked about how strong she actually was, not just gutsy, but physically being able to recuperate from a head injury as a child and multiple fractures in her later life, oftentimes saying, “I guess I’m a tough old bird”.

There was wittiness and a sense of humor about Meg, as well as being a great conversationalist. She was able to discuss religion and politics with Democrats, Republicans and the like. She loved being an American. She knew what was happening in the world and prayed without ceasing. Meg loved her children, family and friends, but sometimes was misunderstood for her enthusiastic love of spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ with her tracts, emails and articles. We now know, her heart was full of love and her intentions were pure.

Her beautiful kind smile and laughter which she kept even throughout her final days, her special “booty love taps” for those who cared for her, and her sweet kisses blown to us as we said “goodbye”, will be so very missed!

Meg was preceded in death by her parents Herman and Hanna (Harder) Hediger; four siblings, Hanna (Bernie), Rosie (Bob), Herman, Curt (Arlene); husband Arthur Schroeder, Sr.; grandson, Mathew; son-in-law Dale; and nieces, nephews, and many special friends.

Marguerite is survived by her brother Fritz (Dixie); children Dawn, Pam, Denise and Arty (Vicki) and Howie; 16 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; and many special nieces, nephews, and wonderful friends.

A spring Memorial Celebration of Life will be held June 15, 2024, at 11:00 am at the Christie Cemetery in Christie. A luncheon will follow at the R&S Tree Farm in Neillsville.

A special thanks of love and support to Steve and Margaret, Yvonne, Lori, Lydia, Janet Butteri, Cameron & Lisa at Beehives homes, their incredible staff led by Ashley M. and the Bitterroot Health Hospice staff. Please send any cards or condolences to: Attn: Art Schroeder, 1582 Old Darby Rd., Hamilton, Mt 59840.

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Bio: Harrington Family - Striking up Goodwill at Cancer Benefit (2024)

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

Surnames: Harrington, Hull, Gross, Berg, Hensiak, Handt, Voigt, Walter, Evans, Kren, Glaza

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 1/24/2024

Striking up Goodwill at Cancer Benefit (Harrington Family - 2024)

By Nancy Curtin

The Harrington Family Benefit was held at Strike Time Lanes on Jan. 21 with two shifts of cosmic/moonlight bowling, along with Lollies for Lexi, bucket raffles, 50/50 cash raffles 100-square boards, silent auction and live auction.

Cris Harrington made an appearance in between the bowling shifts. She shared her family’s story of coming to Wisconsin, her cancer diagnosis and her father’s fall, which left him partially paralyzed.

Cris Harrington’s benefit had an entire committee organize it, comprised of Karissa Hull, Marcia Gross, Debi Berg, Amanda Hensiak, Jayne Handt, Derek Hull and Tim Voigt.

Marcia Gross, a neighbor of the Harringtons, called off numbers for a side raffle of 35 items during the first shift of bowling. Miss Neillsville 1st Princess Ellie Walter, Little Miss Neillsville 2nd Princess Kamerynn and Miss Neillsville 3rd Princess Kennadi Evans assisted.

Lollies for Lexi was hosted by Clark County Future Fairest of the Fair Anita and Clark County Future 1st Princess Lylah, selling different flavored lollipops, bracelets and cookies for freewill donations.

Tia and Dylan assist their three-year-old son, Silas, with bowling ball down the ramp and Multiple attendees participated in multiple rounds of bowling. Diane Kren purchased tickets for the bucket raffle items. Karissa Hull, and Teresa Glaza, ran the table for the first couple of hours. Owen enjoyed the family-friendly bowling atmosphere of the benefit. “I like to bowl and I’m good at it,” Owen said. And canvas prints of the family and Lexi were showcased amid the bucket raffle items.

(Several colored photos showed various portions of the event that took up a whole page. DMK.)

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School: Loyal Fourth-Graders Joined the READBowl (2024)

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

Surnames: Fitzl, Mitchell, Dingwald, Quintana, Collins, Reagen, Marshall

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 1/24/2024

Loyal Fourth-Graders Joined the READBowl (2024)

By L.B.

The READBowl is a free international reading competition for Pre-K through eighth grade students. The competition is meant to increase students’ reading minutes and started Jan. 8, the day of the College Football National Championship Game. The competition will end with the crowning of the World Reading Champions on Feb. 11, Super Bowl Sunday.

One of Loyal elementary school’s fourth grade teachers, Kaila Fitzl, registered her class for the READBowl.

“I was looking at a teacher Facebook page and a teacher was talking about how she wanted to get her students to engage in reading more often,” Fitzl said. “One of the suggestions was [the READBowl] and I thought it sounded cool.”

Over 250,000 students are involved in the READBowl, which is based in the U.S., but includes students from five other countries. The Overall READBowl Global Reading Champion is the class that places first overall across all conferences throughout the four-week competition. The winning class is based on the highest student average for reading minutes throughout each individual week of competition. The Overall READBowl Global Reading Champion will receive a READBowl Championship trophy, a personal visit from Malcolm Mitchell, a book bundle that includes several autographed books and an animated video of Malcolm Mitchell reading his book “The Magician’s Hat,” one copy of “The Magician’s Hat” per student, a Read with Malcolm READBowl Certificate of Achievement, a feature on Share the Magic Foundation’s website’s READBowl homepage and a personal library of five books per student.

Fitzl’s class has received encouragement emails and videos from the READBowl community, and the students are determined to win a weekly conference prize.

“Last week, we read [for] 2,189 minutes,” Fitzl said. “We scored 156.36.”

The students had a wide variety of books that they read for the competition. Drew’s favorite genres are sports and realistic fiction. He read Tommy Dingwald’s “Dinged,” a fictional book about World War II. The book is 273 pages long. The students read books like Jenny Quintana’s “The Missing Girl,” which is about 400 pages long, and one student read the entirety of Suzanne Collins’ “Hunger Games” series. Another student read a dictionary to contribute to the competition.

“We have to read for the longest time against other schools,” Reagan said. “Also, I will be famous in five years.”

“[The READBowl] helps kids read,” Marshall said. “especially if they don’t like reading; it helps them try it.”

“The kids really enjoyed it,” Fitzl said. “It’s interactive and fun!”

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News: Neillsville – Atmus Filtration (Donations - 2024)

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

Surnames: Schilling, Schmidt

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 1/24/2024

Neillsville – Atmus Filtration (Donations- 2024)



In January, Stacy Schilling (third row, far left), Christmas Angel Project and Kris Schmidt (third row, left, United Way treasurer met with Atmus Filtration employees to accept a $327 donation. Employees purchased Atmus apparel to raise funds. (below), In December, some of the Atmus employees donated recipes for the Atmus cookbook. Cookbooks were sold to employees, raising $415 to be given to the Neillsville Food Pantry.

Submitted photos

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School: NHS – Among A Thousand (Vocals - 2024)

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

Surnames: Rueth, Koprek, Walter, Gurney, Swita, Urban

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 1/24/2024

NHS – Among A Thousand (Vocals - 2024)



Five Neillsville juniors and seniors recently participated in the 74th annual Dorlan Vocal Festival at Luther College in Decorah, IA. (above), Olivia Koprek, Ellie Walter, Jada Gurney, Wesley Swita and Kendal Urban were members of a choir of almost 1,000 students from five states. The students rehearsed together, watched a concert put on by the freshman college choirs and performed a concert for parents and teachers. Middle school/high school choral director Jodi Rueth was able to sing in the director’s chorus as well. The trip was cut short by the weather.

Submitted photo

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Obit: Bolton, Betty Jean (1934 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Bolton, Hicks

----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Abbotsford, Clark Co., WI) 1/25/2024

Bolton, Betty Jean (3 November 1934 – 2 January 2024)

Our dear Momo, Betty Jean Bolton of Owen, passed away surrounded by the love of family at her home January 2, 2024, under the tender care of Hope Hospice.

Betty Jean was born on November 3, 1934, the daughter of James and Sarah (Hicks) Bolton in Memphis, TN. She is preceded in death by her parents; her two children, Peter and Elizabeth. Per her request, no services will be held.

Betty Jean leaves an indelible impression on those who called her Mother, Momo, Friend, and Artist. She had a passion for language, knowledge and art. Everything she touched became her canvas and was transformed into beauty. She expressed her most inner self through her painting.

The family sends their sincere gratitude to Betty Jean’s community, neighbors, and friends who were like family, an intricate part of her life. Their loyal presence helped her to live the life she wanted, giving life to a legacy of her spirit and creativity in every part of her home in the woods.

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