Bio: Hanson, Cole (Dean’s List - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Hanson
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 2/14/2024
Hanson, Cole (Dean’s List – 2024)
Carthage College recognized Cole Hanson from Chili for being named to the fall
2023 dean’s list.
Dean’s list honors are accorded to Carthage students who achieve a minimum 3.5
GPA while carrying at least 12 letter-graded credits in a given semester.
Bio: Moseley,
Lucas (UW-Stout Grad - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Moseley
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 2/14/2024
Moseley, Lucas (UW-Stout Grad - 2024)
Lucas Moseley of Neillsville, bachelor of science, mechanical engineering,
graduated from University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie.
Bio: Nicpon,
Vanessa (Degree - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Nicpon
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 2/14/2024
Nicpon, Vanessa (Degree - 2024)
Vanessa Nicpon of Thorp, master of science, agricultural education, received a
degree from the UW-River Falls.
Bio: Smetana
Family (Four Generations - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Smetana, Knudsen
----Source: Banner Journal (Black River Falls, Jackson Co., WI) 2/14/2024
Smetana Family (Four Generations - 2024)
Four generations of the Smetana family gathered last weekend. Pictured (back,
l-r) are grandfather Mark Smetana, great grandmother Lois Smetana (Lois was born
and raised in Neillsville), (front) Mother Rachel Smetana-Knudsen, holding her
son Landen Knudson.
Submitted photo
BioM: Marriage
Licenses (Feb/Mar - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Zook, Yoder, Nieto, Calzada, Bryan, Feiner
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 2/7 & 2/14/2024
Marriage Licenses (Feb/Mar - 2024)
Eli E. Zook, to Tena M. Yoder, both of Township of Eaton, to be married at the
Township of Eaton, Feb. 8.
David Alvarez Nieto to Michelle Calzada, both of Abbotsford, to be married at
Abbotsford, Feb. 12.
David E. Bryan, Jr., to Tiffany I. Feiner, both of Township of Levis, to be
married in Township of Levis, March 2.
News: Clark Co –
Firefighter Fundraiser (2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Fausett
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 2/14/2024
Clark Co-Fundraiser to Bring Awareness to Injured Firefighters/EMS (2024)
Gross Motors donated a signed Packers jersey raffled at Stacey Fausett’s
Fighting for a Firefighter/EMS fundraiser held Feb. 10 at the American Legion
Post 73 in Neillsville. June Thompson/Clark County Press
By June Thompson
Communities in Clark County have fire departments and emergency medical services
(EMS) helping the public. Many of these local men and women volunteer and train
to be a firefighter or EMS worker. But what happens if they are injured,
especially during training?
That is a concern Stacey Fausett of Neillsville is trying to resolve. She
organized the Fighting for a Firefighter/EMS fundraiser held Feb. 10 at the
American Legion Post 73 in Neillsville.
This is the first year for the fundraiser. Fausett hopes to raise funds not just
to help injured firefighters/EMS workers but also begin a scholarship fund for
people going into that profession.
“I have personal experience with a son who had an accident during firefighter
training,” said Stacey Fausett.
Her son, Quentin, was injured during training in April 2023.
After spending several weeks helping her son recover, Stacey Fausett came up
with the idea to have a fundraiser to help injured firefighters/EMS workers.
Then, she began organizing the event in September 2023.
“There’s support from the brotherhood of firefighters,” said Stacey Fausett.
“There’s nothing for financial help.”
Stacey Fausett wanted to do something about that.
“There’s the stress factor with finances,” Stacey Fausett said. “There are some
families in the same situation as us.”
This is Stacey Fausett’s first time organizing a fundraiser. Although she had
help from members of her family, the community and businesses donating, she
intends to be involved year-round in this annual fundraiser. She encourages
communication with the fire departments in Clark County.
“If anyone is in need, they can apply for a grant,” Stacey Fausett said.
Depending on funds, Stacey Fausett wants to have two scholarships available for
the 2024-2025 school year.
“[Students] would write an essay, explaining why they feel they should get a
scholarship,” said Stacey Fausett. “It’s also based on academic grades. The
amount of the scholarships depends on available funds.”
Stacey Fausett plans on having this fundraiser at the same time annually but at
different locations/towns in Clark County. She welcomes ideas and suggestions,
donations and volunteers.
The American Legion Post 73 donated the hall for the fundraiser. Members of the
Neillsville Fire Department volunteered at the fundraiser.
Stacey Fausett’s son, Quentin, was unable to continue to finish his firefighter
training but was able to go to school.
“He wants to do something in law enforcement,” said Stacey Fausett.
For more information about the event or to volunteer or donate, contact Stacey
Fausett at 715-650-1569.
News: Clark Co. -
UW-La Crosse (Fall Dean’s List - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Boushack, Humke, Goodbrand, Diestler, Horn, Moen, Mohr, Ratsch,
Schoengarth, Voigt, Zoschke, Rhyner
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 2/14/2024
Clark Co.-UW-La Crosse (Fall Dean’s List - 2024)
Abbey Boushack, psychology major and Brooklyn Boushack, psychology major, both
of Chili; Austen Humke of Greenwood, exercise and sport science major: sport
management; Emily Goodbrand of Loyal, biology major: biomedical science
concentration; Monte Diestler, information systems major, Lainey Horn, exercise
and sport science major: exercise science—pre-professional track, Emma Moen,
undeclared major—college of business administration, Callee Mohr,
elementary/middle education major, Victoria Ratsch, music education major:
choral and general music emphasis, Alli Schoengarth, accountancy major, Riley
Voigt, communication studies major: interpersonal communication emphasis, Ian
Zoschke, biology major, Jonah Zoschke, exercise and sport science major:
exercise science—pre-professional track, all from Neillsville; and Paige Rhyner
of Thorp, psychology major were named to the dean’s list at the UW-La Crosse for
the fall semester of the 2023-24 academic year.
To be eligible, students must have earned at least a 3.5 semester grade point
average (GPA) and carried a minimum of 12 credits.
News: Loyal -
Klimpke Brothers Hosts Chili Cook-off (2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Klimpke
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 2/14/2024
Loyal—Klimpke Brothers Hosts Chili Cook-off (2024)
By L.B., reporter
The Klimpke Brothers Forever Foundation serves to support and honor veterans.
The three brothers each fought and served in the Vietnam war.
Kevin Klimpke, the youngest, directed a chili cook-off in the Loyal United
Methodist Church to fundraise for the Clark County Humane Society.
“We mainly honor veterans who served our country,” Klimpke said. “We all have
stones at the Highground and the memorial in West Side Park. This is our
first-ever chili feed. All the proceeds are going to the Clark County Humane
Society.”
The chili cook-off had four participants and many guests who arrived to judge
each dish. Drinks, side dishes and desserts were served alongside the main meal.
First-place won a crown and a $50 gift card to Kwik Trip and second, third, and
fourth won a $25 gift card.
News: York Center
- Methodist Church Holds Pancake Breakfast (2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Schlinsog, Rowe
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 2/14/2024
Methodist Church Holds 24th Annual Sweetheart Pancake Breakfast (2024)
By L.B., reporter
The York Center United Methodist Church in Granton held its 24th annual
Sweetheart Pancake Breakfast after church service Feb. 11. The tradition started
24 years ago on Valentine’s Day and has not stopped since.
Brenda Schlinsog was the chairperson of the event. However, she was unable to
head the entire event, needing to leave early.
“It’s a church fundraiser,” Lori Rowe said. “We got donations from church
members for some of the food items, as well as some donations from Kwik Trip and
Festival Foods. The cheese is from Nasonville Dairy and the sausage and other
meats are from Hewett’s Meats.
“We pride ourselves on sharing all this good food.”
Members of the church served others by flipping pancakes, making batter,
scrambling eggs and helping with other various kitchen tasks. The men in the
back made three different kinds of pancake batter: blueberry, potato and
buttermilk.
Volunteers also served maple syrup.
Most of the ladies helped with serving food to the guests and other tasks. The
room was decorated with pink and red hearts for Valentine’s Day.
“We want to share God’s love with people,” Debora Rowe said.
Members of the church said they enjoyed the meal and were glad to have this time
to celebrate their partners and friendships.
News: Neillsville
- Police Department Accepts Book Donation (2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: No names
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 2/14/2024
Neillsville Police Department Accepts Book Donations (2024)
The charity organization Reach A Child donated 10 Reach bags and hundreds of
additional children’s books to the Neillsville Police Department, used to
comfort children in crisis and help nurture partnerships with families in the
community.
Submitted photo
Obit: Jovellana,
Dr. Apolinar Eduardo Arevalo, Jr. “Ed” (1947 - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Jovellana, Carlson
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 2/14/2024
Jovellana, Dr. Apolinar Eduardo Arevalo, Jr. “Ed” (13 October 1947 – 4 February
2024)
Dr. Apolinar Eduardo Arevalo Jovellana Jr. “Ed,” 76 years old, of Lindstrom,
Minnesota, formerly Neillsville, WI, sadly left us on February 4, 2024,
following a massive stroke.
Ed was born on October 13, 1947, to Apolinar Jovellana Sr. and Remedios Arevalo
Jovellana in Manila, Philippines. He was known by his family to be reserved and
studious. Ed graduated medical school from University of the East, Ramon
Magsaysay in Quezon City, Philippines.
In 1976, the Jovellana family immigrated to St. Paul, MN. Ed lived and worked in
a few places in the Midwest before meeting and marrying Lori (Carlson) Jovellana
in St. Paul, MN on October 15, 1988. They lived together in Hayward, WI where he
worked at Lac Courte Oreilles Community Health. In July of 1991, Ed and Lori
welcomed their daughter, Jenna. The following year, Ed and his family moved to
Neillsville, WI, where he worked for Neillsville Memorial Hospital. He then
finished his working career at Forest County Potawatomi: Health & Wellness
Center in Crandon, WI.
Following his retirement in 2013, Ed enjoyed going to movies and music
performances, taking care of his cars, and traveling the world. He loved to plan
and arrange all the travel and was fortunate to visit over 60 countries with his
family.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Apolinar Sr. and Remedios. He is
survived by his wife, Lori and daughter, Jenna, as well as his six younger
siblings: Mario (Agnes), Roberto (Evelyn), Jose, Emily (Michael), Rodolfo
(Michelle), and Susan, and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Catholic Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February
10, 2024, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, in St. Paul, MN with a visitation
at 9:00 am. Ed will be laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery in Mendota Heights,
MN.
To send flowers to the family of Dr. Apolinar "Ed", please visit our floral
store.
Obit: Kudingo,
Sharon L. (1941 - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Kudingo, Rhode, Huff, Kesery, Frank, Bruce
----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Abbotsford, Clark Co., WI) 2/13/2024
Kudingo, Sharon L. (20 June 1941 – 12 February 2024)
Sharon L. Kudingo, age 82, of Abbotsford, passed away surrounded by her loving
family on Monday, February 12, 2024, at Colonial Health and Rehabilitation of
Colby under the tender care of St. Croix Hospice.
Sharon was born on June 20, 1941, the daughter of Andrew and Lillian (Rohde)
Huff in Milwaukee. She was united in marriage to Melvin Kudingo on March 15,
1969, in Butler. Soon after, they moved to Abbotsford.
Sharon enjoyed music, dancing, cooking, reading and humor. She was a strong
woman of faith and thoroughly enjoyed her friendships.
Sharon is survived by her husband of almost 55 years, Melvin; her two daughters:
Kelly Kesery of New Berlin and Deborah Kudingo of PA; several grandchildren
including, Kaitlyn (Kendall) Frank of Sun Prairie; several great-grandchildren
including Charli Frank; and her brother, James (Maria) Huff of Hartford; other
relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at
Christ Lutheran Church in Abbotsford. The Rev. Don Bruce will officiate. Family
and friends are welcome from 1:00 p.m. until time of service Sunday at the
church. Burial will follow at Abbotsford Public Cemetery. The Maurina-Schilling
Funeral Home in Abbotsford is entrusted with the arrangements.
Family and friends may express condolences online at
www.maurinaschilling.com.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Sharon , please visit
our floral store.
Obit: Swenson,
Esther Elaine (1929 - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Swenson, Krause, Keuer, Wallheimer, Wilt, Schilf, Korte, Hasenyager,
Newberry, Lind, Hallstrom, Dahl, Schoessow
----Source: Gesche Funeral Home (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 2/14/2024
Swenson, Esther Elaine (3 July 1929 – 13 February 2024)
Esther Swenson, age 94, of Chili, died Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at the Stoney
River Assisted Living Center in Marshfield.
Esther Elaine Keuer was born on July 3, 1929, the daughter of Leslie and Adeline
(Krause) Keuer. She was confirmed at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church on
April 18, 1943, and graduated from Granton High School in 1947. On August 23,
1947, she was united in marriage to Lloyd Swenson. They moved to Illinois in
1948, where Esther raised their family. After Lloyd retired in 1984, they moved
back to the home farm in Chili, and built the home. Lloyd died in 2018. Esther
moved to Marshfield in 2019, and their home was sold to their daughter, Cynthia,
in 2020.
Esther loved her cats and reading. She often said her favorite pastime was
"burning gas" as she also loved to shop.
She is survived by four children, Sharon (John) Wallheimer of Collinsville, IL,
Richard (Rose) Swenson of Caledonia, IL, Susan (Craig) Wilt of Chili, WI and
Cynthia (Paul) Schilf of Brandon, S.D. She is further survived by seven
grandchildren, Christine (David) Korte, Heather (Joe) Hasenyager, Tayler (Becky)
Swenson, Melissa (Josh) Newberry, Jennifer Wilt, Laura (Mike) Lind and Leah
(Zachary) Hallstrom, 16 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, and
many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd, a grandson, Peter Schilf, her
parents, and a sister and brother-in-law, Irene and Erlin Dahl.
Funeral services for Esther will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 17,
2024, at the Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville, WI. Pastor Daniel Schoessow
will officiate. Interment will be in the Windfall Cemetery in Granton.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., Saturday at the Gesche Funeral
Home. Casket bearers will be family and friends.
Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com. The Gesche Funeral Home is
assisting Esther's family with funeral arrangements.
Memorials in Esther's name may be directed to the Clark County Humane Society,
www.cchs-petshelter.org.
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Swenson, please visit our flower store.
