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Bio: Falkers, Elizabeth Ann (Birth - 1983)

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

Surnames: Falkers

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 5/12/1983

Falkers, Elizabeth Ann (Birth – 15 April 1983)

Mr. and Mrs. William Falkers, Greenwood, became parents of a daughter, Elizabeth Ann, on April 15, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield.

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BioM: Kubis, Kathleen (1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Kubis, Malinowski, Kaiser

---Source: Thorp Courier (30 Sep 1976)

Kubis, Malinowski, Kaiser, Thompson, Kubisiak

Kubis, Kathleen (7 Aug 1976)

In a marriage ceremony performed at Holy Family Church, Stanley on Saturday, August 7, 1976, Miss Kathleen Kubis became the bride of Donald Malinowski. Father Leonard Kaiser performed the double ring ceremony.

Parents of the couple are Mrs. Agnes Kubis, Stanley and Louis Malinowski, Thorp.

The bride, given in marriage by the groom’s father, wore a white sheer nylon gown with long puffed sleeves and high neckline. The bodice was accented by wide re-embroidered Chantilly lace, as sere the wide cuffs on the full sleeves. The skirt flowed down from an empire waist to full bottom with matching lace around the chapel train. She carried a colonial bouquet of red sweetheart roses and pink carnations. A long floor veil held by a profile crown completed her ensemble.

Rose Ann Thompson was maid of honor, wearing a long green A-line formal and she carried white carnations with long white streamers. Bridesmaids were Mary Kubisiak, Debbie Kubisiak and Junior bridesmaid was Missy Thompson. They wore orange formals trimmed with lace. They carried yellow carnations with long streamers. The junior bridesmaid wore a green formal and carried a small bouquet of white carnations.

Ken Thompson was best man and groomsmen were James Smith and David Malinowski. Ushers were Frank Malinowski and Dennis Kubisiak.

A four o’clock supper was served at Holy Family Hall, Stanley.

They will make their home on the groom’s farm on Route 1, Thorp.

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BioM: Sischo, Vicki, Lynn (1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Sischo, Steffen, Engelstad, Tewa, Lamovec, Brom, Ludin, Lotz

---Source: Thorp Courier (07 Oct 1976)

Sischo, Vicki, Lynn (25 Sep 1976)

Miss Vicki Lynn Sischo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. DeVere Sischo, Neillsville, became the bride of Allen Richard Steffen, son of Mr. Gerald Steffen of Greenwood, on Saturday, September 25, 1976 at Pine Valley Lutheran Church, Neillsville. Rev. Stephen Engelstad performed the 2 p.m. ceremony.

The bride, given in marriage by her parents, wore a gown featuring bishop sleeves and high neckline. Ribbon encircled the waistline of the empire styling. Venice lace adorned the gown highlighted by a deep ruffle at the hemline, sweeping into a chapel train. Her fingertip veil of sheer bridal illusion secured a lace profile. Her bouquet was a cascade of pink bridal roses, white miniature carnations, baby’s breath and ivy.

Janis Sischo was maid of honor, and bridesmaids were Paulette Steffen, Judy Sischo and Linda Tewa. They wore peach colored flowered chiffon dresses and carried baskets of tinted bitter sweet and pin pom poms with baby’s breath and leather leaves.

Flower girl was Linda Lamovec and ring bearer was Bryan Brom.

Attending the groom were Charles Steffen, Alan Ludin, Robert Lotz and Terry Sischo. Ushers were Dennis Sischo, Eugene Steffen and James Steffen.

A supper was held at the wild Cat Inn, reception at the bride’s home and dance at the Silver Dome.

The bride is a receptionist at the Clark County Department of Social Services and the groom is engaged in farming. They will make their home at Route 3, Greenwood.

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BioM: Czech, Bonnie (1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Czech, Mahoney, Puerner, Possley, Truckey, Erickson, Kratochvil, Rehbein

---Source: Thorp Courier (07 Oct 1976)

Czech, Bonnie (11 Sep 1976)

Miss Bonnie Czech, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Czech, Thorp, became the bride of Kevin Mahoney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marlo Mahoney, Racine, in a marriage ceremony performed by Father John Puerner on Saturday, September 11, 1976 at 3:30 p.m. at St. Bernard’s Church, Thorp. Joe Possley was soloist, accompanied by Roger Truckey as organist.

Miss Cindy Czech was maid of honor, and bridesmaids were Mrs. Susan Erickson and Janet Kratochvil, both of La Crosse.

Attending the groom were Jim Rehbein, Milwaukee as best man, and groomsmen were: Larry Mahoney and Steve Mahoney, both of Oshkosh. Ushers were Bill Czech of Eau Claire and Bob Czech of Thorp.

The new Mr. and Mrs. Mahoney are residing at 2803 W. Fairchild, La Crosse, and the groom is employed as a Certified Public Accountant with Hawkins, Ash and Baptic, La Crosse.

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BioA: Burzynski, Mr./Mrs. Peter (Silver - 1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Burzynski, Buchman, Ciolkosz, Jakubowicz, Koskey, Kamla, Haas, Lawcewicz, Sarafin, Kotecki, Leganski, Pacewicz, Osowski, Sczygiel, Przybylski, Tworgowski, Ciolkosz, Dallas, Koltis

---Source: Thorp Courier (07 Oct 1976)

Burzynski, Mr./Mrs. Peter (Silver - 18 Aug 1976)

Peter and Virginia Burzynski repeated their ring vows in observance of their 25th Wedding Anniversary at a 2:00 p.m. High Mass, with Father Bill Buchman officiating, and Jimmy Ciolkosz, Dean Jakubowicz, Mark and Scott Koskey acting as acolytes, at St. Hedwig’s Chapel on August 14, 1976 in the presence of a large group of friends and relatives.

Peter Burzynski and Virginia Ciolkosz were united in marriage on August 18, 1951 at St. Mary’s of Czestochowa Church by Rev. Jerome Kamla.

To this union 5 children were born, Patricia of Chicago, Judy Haas and Jody Lawcewicz of Thorp, Robert and Peggy at home. They also have 2 grandchildren, Holly Lawcewicz and Missy Haas.

Prelude of the Mass “If” was sung and played by Cheryl Sarafin and Dan Kotecki.

Carry the offertory were their five children, Patty, Judy, Jody, Bob and Peggy. Also present were Bernadette Jakubowicz, Julia Leganski, Leonard Burzynski, Dolores, Pacewicz, Thomas Osowski, Dolores Sczygiel, Louis and Sylvia Przybylski, attendants of 25 years ago. Not able to attend were 2 other attendants, Dolores Jackowicz and Phil Tworgowski.

Dan Kotecki and Choir played and sang for the occasion.

A reception and supper were held at the Thorp Legion Hall with about 300 guests attending. Viola Wadzinski and Lottie Szemraj acted as hostesses.

The pinning of silver leaves on guests were Patty Burzynski, Judy Haas and Jody Lawcewicz, and carrying the guest book was Peggy Burzynski and friends, Nancy, Terri, Lisa, Lathy and Shelly, while Janet Ciolkosz, Betty Dallas and Diane Koltis cut and served the anniversary cake.

The highlight of the evening was the Grand March, which was led by Stas’ and Jody Lawcewicz, ending up with the Polish Folk Dancer of Thorp (of which Pete and Virginia received many beautiful gifts and a purse of money.

Guests present for the occasion were from Chicago, Palatine, Glen Elly, Bensenville, Westmont, Downers Grove, Roselle and Stickney, Illinois; Eau Claire, New Berlin, Chippewa Falls, Wausau, Medford, Gilman, Lublin, Bruce, Schofield, Longwood, Stanley, Boyd, Cadott, Withee, Owen, and Thorp, Wisconsin, and St. Cloud, Minnesota.

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Bio: Michur, Edward C. – Receives Company VIP Award (Sep 1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Michur

---Source: Thorp Courier (30 Sep 1976)

Agent Edward C. Michur of American National Insurance Company in Galveston, Texas recently was awarded the company’s VIP Award.

Ed is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Michur of Route, 1, Thorp and is employed at the Unit 21 Village Shopping Center in Davenport, Iowa.

The honor reflects excellence in service, a high degree of professionalism in the field of insurance and a commitment to the best interests of his client.

Ed was also named a member of the Company’s President Club.

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Obit: Acker, Virginia Joyce (1931 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Acker, Obergfell, Franz, Stabel, Verhulst, Bier

----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Greenwood, Clark Co., WI) 7/27/2024

Acker, Virginia Joyce (21 August 1931 – 23 July 2024)

Virginia J. Acker, age 92, of Greenwood, passed away at VitaCare Living in Abbotsford WI on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

Virginia Joyce Franz was born on August 21, 1931, in Sidney, MT to Otto A. and Myrtle (Obergfell) Franz. As a young girl, her family moved to Greenwood, where she was raised and received her education, graduating from Greenwood High School in 1949. Virginia was united in marriage on June 10, 1950, to Richard G. Acker at the United Methodist Church in Loyal. They lived and farmed northeast of Greenwood, where she was a homemaker and farmed alongside her husband. Virginia had also worked at Redville Dairy in Withee. In 1997, they sold the farm to their son, David, and retired from farming.

Virginia was a member of the former Zion United Church of Christ in Greenwood, and was active with its ladies aide, and she was a former member of the Clark County Homemakers.

She had many interests, but especially enjoyed square dancing, fishing, hunting, and trapping.

Virginia is survived by one son: David (Patricia) Acker of Loyal; two grandsons: Jeffrey (Sarah) Acker of Owen, and Travis Acker of Stanley; four great grandchildren: Amber, Janel, Blake and Montana Acker; one step-great granddaughter: McKenna Stabel; three great-great grandchildren: JaLeigh, Harleigh and Kinsley; one sister-in-law; Joyce Franz of Mesa, AZ; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Richard, on December 7, 2021; one son: Bryan Acker, on January 22, 2019; one grandson: Jesse Acker, on October 22, 1977; two sisters: Alice Verhulst and Alvina Franz in infancy; and two brothers: Paul and Douglas Franz.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 5, 2024, at Cuddie Funeral Home in Greenwood. Rev. Elizabeth Bier will officiate, and burial will follow in the Greenwood City Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday, from 10 a.m. until time of service.

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Obit: Berget, Kerry Lawrence (1960 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Berget, Johnson, Lehman, Sherven, Robertson, Wartenweiler, Fenneken, Long, Yaun, Phillips, Blum, Wollner, Cernek

----Source: Gesche Funeral Home (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/27/2024

Berget, Kerry Lawrence (18 December 1960 – 22 July 2024)

Kerry Berget, age 63, of Neillsville, formerly of Monroe, died unexpectedly of an acute cardiac arrest Monday, July 22, 2024, at his residence in downtown Neillsville.

Kerry Lawrence Berget was born on December 18, 1960, in Monroe, WI, the son of Lawrence Francis and Evelyn M (Johnson) Berget Lehman. Kerry had a couple challenges in his early years, having suffered a major leg injury at age 8 while getting caught in the cattle feeding auger. He was left with a lifetime hitch in his giddy up, but he never complained. He graduated from Blackhawk High School in South Wayne, WI where he participated in Football and Wrestling. Kerry picked up and carried the nickname Sumo at some point in early adulthood and took it on as his own. When asked "What do you prefer to be called?" Kerry responded "Sumo". He was a gentle giant at 6 foot 3 inches tall. Nevertheless, an occasional stubborn streak would make itself known-this could be a plus or a minus. He worked various jobs throughout his lifetime which included driving semi-truck, until a failing heart valve prevented him from continuing long-haul trucking. Another job he had for many years was working as a farmhand. He moved to Neillsville several years ago to be near his friend and fellow trucker, Ken Wollner and family. He seemed to enjoy living in the area, and even though it was a several hour drive to Monroe, family gatherings here were always a high priority and Uncle Sumo made sure to attend. He was always interested in how his nieces and nephews were doing and never wanted to miss an opportunity to see or talk to them. His hobbies included motorcycling, demo derbies, watching Friday Night Smackdown, and the Green Bay Packers. Not to mention tinkering with anything related to motor vehicles of all kinds. Sumo could talk to you for hours about the intricacies of the inner workings of an engine and any part of the vehicle's transmission, suspension, brakes, and exhaust. Some would say of Kerry that when he made a friend, they were a friend for life. The nieces and nephews say, "We all loved Uncle Sumo."

He is survived by his beloved daughter, Isabelle (Trevor) Sherven of Madison, WI, two brothers, Curt (Kim) Berget and Kevin (Sue Robertson) Berget, three sisters, Crystal Berget, Carmen Johnson, and Corinne (Bill) Wartenweiler, step-siblings Mary Alice Fenneken, Dale (Betty) Lehman, Steve Lehman, Jim Lehman, along with many, many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews as well as fifteen first cousins and their families.

Kerry was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Evelyn, his step-father, Karl Lehman great nieces, Adelyne Long, Angel Yaun, Daleaney Sue Phillips, and great nephews Austin Blum and Elijah Yaun.

There will be a Memorial Service to celebrate Kerry's life at Martintown Community Church, W8996 Lena Street, Martintown, WI on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation from 10:00 a.m. to time of service. Pastor Kevin Cernek will officiate

Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com.  The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Kerry's family with funeral arrangements.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Kerry Berget, please visit our flower store.

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Obit: Cook, David Allen “Dave” (1940 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Cook, Steinwand, Apfelbeck, Kepes, Zella, Green, Kosiak, Mullen, Zenthoefer, Chacko, Rice, McMullen

----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Colby, Clark Co., WI) 7/27/2024)

Cook, David Allen “Dave” (11 March 1940 – 24 July 2024)

Deacon David Allan Cook, PhD

David “Dave” Allan Cook, 84, born March 11, 1940, in Colby, died July 24, 2024, at the Heritage Center of Holiday Healthcare in Evansville, IN.

David was the oldest of five sons born to Roderick and Leona (Steinwand) Cook. He was baptized, confirmed, received his first communion, and married in St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Colby. He grew up on the family dairy farm, played sports, and showed cattle in the area 4-H fairs. David was proud of his Dairyland heritage, especially that his grandfather’s brother, Joseph Steinwand, developed the process for making Colby cheese.

David graduated from Colby High School in 1958 and, shortly thereafter, started dating his classmate, Virginia “Ginny” Apfelbeck. Each pursued their undergraduate educations at separate colleges 300 miles apart, but their relationship grew through the many letters they wrote to each other over those four years.

David and Ginny married on April 28, 1962, and moved to Ames, IA where David earned a Doctoral degree in Nutrition at Iowa State University. Their first two children, Patrick (1963) and Paula (1964), were born in Ames. Their son, Joseph (1968), was born in Minneapolis, MN during Dave’s post-doctoral year in Biochemistry at the University of Minnesota. The family moved to Evansville in January 1969 where Dave began his 31-year career at Mead Johnson. Their fourth child, Julia, was born in 1974.

In his work at Mead Johnson (later Bristol Myers), David was principally responsible for the research and development of nutritional products for infants, including those for children with special nutritional needs associated with a wide range of metabolic and gastrointestinal disorders. He also worked to develop products for adults with special nutritional needs. He was promoted to Vice President of Research and Development in 1985 and retired in 2000.

David then entered the Permanent Deaconate Formation program for the Diocese of Evansville and was ordained on July 9, 2005, by Bishop Gerald Gettelfinger. He served thirteen years at St. Benedict Cathedral. As a deacon, David conducted baptisms and burial rites following funerals, assisted priests and bishops at liturgies in the cathedral, and with the assistance of his wife, Ginny, led the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). He retired from active diaconal ministry in 2018. Many were blessed by his kindness, gentleness, patience, and pastoral care.

David and Ginny were honored by their home parish of Christ the King with the Simon Bruté Society Award for their many charitable and ministerial activities within the parish. They also attended Cursillo. They’ve been involved with Habitat for Humanity, the St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Pantry, and their sister parish of St. Suzanne in Haiti. David and Ginny traveled extensively, touring all 50 U.S. State Capitol Buildings, visiting over 40 countries, and enjoying many cruises. David also loved reading, yardwork, and cheering for both the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Cubs.

In addition to a lifetime of noteworthy achievements, David will be remembered for the donation of the Opus 52 pipe organ that he and Ginny gifted to St. Benedict Cathedral.

David is survived by Ginny, his wife of 62 years; children Patrick (Pamela) Cook of Sammamish, WA, Paula (Frank) Kepes of Evansville, IN, Joseph (Lisa) Cook of Santa Claus, IN, and Julia (Curtis) Zella of Horicon, WI; grandchildren Katherine Cook (Trevor Green), Daniel Cook, Sarah Cook, Alexander (Christina) Kosiak, Christopher Kosiak, Olivia Cook, and Martin Cook; step-grandchildren Jacob Kepes and Hannah Kepes; great-granddaughters Leona Kosiak and Vera Kosiak; and brothers Michael (Juanamaria) of Columbia, MO, Gary (Monica) of Statesville, NC, and Kevin (Pamela) of Whitehouse Station, NJ. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roderick and Leona Cook, brother Ronald, and grandsons Andrew Kosiak and Michael Kosiak.

The family extends their gratitude to the Heritage Center and all of the caregivers who provided comfort and support to David and his family during his final days.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, July 31 at St. Benedict Cathedral. Fr. Godfrey Mullen, OSB, presiding with concelebrants Fr. Alex Zenthoefer and Fr. Benny Chacko assisted by Deacons David Rice and John McMullen. Friends may call from 3:00 – 7:00 PM on Tuesday, July 30 at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron with rosary and prayer service beginning at 7:00 PM. Visitation continues from 10:00 AM to the beginning of Mass at St. Benedict Cathedral.

There will be a visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 3, 2024, at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, 205 S. 2nd Street, Colby, WI 54421. A Prayer service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Colby, WI.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society General Fund, 809 N. Lafayette Ave., Evansville, IN 47711, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorials Processing, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or your favorite charity.

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Obit: DeLong, Lawrence Edward “Larry” (1947 - 2024)

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

Surnames: DeLong, Bangle, Mercer, Gulcynski, Dobson

----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Thorp, Clark Co., WI) 7/26/2024

DeLong, Lawrence Edward “Larry” (11 May 1947 - 19 July 2024)

Lawrence E. "Larry" DeLong, age 77, of Thorp, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Aspirus Stanley Hospital in Stanley.
Lawrence Edward DeLong was born on May 11, 1947, in Highland Park, IL. Larry was raised and received his education in rural Clark County, WI, and graduated from Owen-Withee High School in 1965 He was enlisted into the U.S. Air Force on December 1, 1966. Larry was united in marriage to Barbara J. Bangle on August 12, 1967, at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Withee. He served his country until his honorable discharge on February 23, 1971.

After his honorable discharge, they moved to Owen, and Larry worked for various businesses in Owen. In 1983, they moved to Thorp, and he began working for Clark Electric in Greenwood. Larry later became employed at Fort McCoy where he trained troops for combat.

He had many interests, but what he enjoyed most of all was deer hunting.

Larry is survived by three daughters: Michelle (Rich) Mercer of Thorp, Monica (Mike) Gulcynski of Stanley, and Karen Dobson of Eau Claire; three grandchildren: Maria Gulcynski, Steven Dobson, and Nolan Dobson; other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

There will be no services held.