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Bio: Nickel, Susan (Engagement 1883)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson

Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Moede, Nickel

----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (08 November 1983)

Mr. and Mrs. William Nickel of Route 1, Chili, announce the engagement of their daughter, Susan Kay, to Gale Dean Moede, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Moede, Also Route 1, Chili. Miss Nickel is a 1982 graduate of Granton High School and a nursing assistant at Marshfield Convalescent Center, Marshfield. Her fiancé , also a 1982 Granton High School graduate, is a truck driver for Haessly and Haessly Inc. of Nekoosa. Their June 23 wedding will be at Zion Lutheran Church, Granton.

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Obit: Lindner, Helen Mary (1929 – 2024)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Lindner, Strohmann, Kaiser, Durst, Palmer, Meyer, Petersen, Durst, White, Meyer, Herkett, Esselman, Townsend, Famiyeh

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 14 Aug 2024

Lindner, Helen Mary (22 Aug 1929 – 10 Aug 2024)

Helen Mary (Kaiser) Lindner, 94, passed away on Aug. 10, 2024, at Acorn Hill Senior Living Community. Helen was born on Aug. 22, 1929, the daughter of Frank Andrew and Anna Catherine (Strohmann) Kaiser.

She was united in marriage to Frank A. Lindner on July 30, 1952, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Stratford. They owned and operated a dairy farm on Owen Road in Loyal until their retirement in 1989, at which time they moved to the city of Loyal. Helen later moved to Mosinee, after Frank’s death in 2016.

Helen enjoyed spending time with family and friends, quilting, sewing, making extra stuffed hot pads, embroidery, fishing, reading, traveling and she loved to sing. She had a deep love of her faith and her family.

Pallbearers will be her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include her children: Paul (Kathy) Lindner, Rochester, Minn., Susan M. Durst (fiancé Dan Palmer) Mosinee, Gerald (Cindy) Lindner, Lino Lakes, Minn., Therese (Jerome) Meyer, Austin, Texas, and Robert (Anne) Lindner, Rochester, Minn.; grandchildren: Darren (Liz) Lindner, Deanna (Derek) Petersen, Anna Rose Durst, Jared and Steven Lindner, Kendra (Keith) White, Jonathon and Thomas Meyer, and Ryann, Sarah and Morganne Lindner; great-grandchildren: Jonah and Lily Lindner, Desmond and Dominic Petersen; siblings: Thomas (Sandra) Kaiser, Dora (Lawrence) Herkert and Sr. Catherine Kaiser; sisters-in-law: Janet Kaiser, Betty Lou Kaiser, Helen Esselman and Josephine Lindner; and many nieces and nephews.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Frank A. Lindner; parents, Frank and Anna Kaiser; brothers, Eugene Kaiser, Rev. Roman Kaiser, James A. Kaiser and Hilary (Larry) Kaiser; sister, Cecelia (Kaiser) Townsend; and in-laws: John Townsend, Richard Esselman, Lawrence Lindner, Edward Lindner, Joseph Lindner, William Lindner; Eleanor Lindner, Loretta Lindner, Genevieve (Fred) Budzisz, James (Arlene) Lindner and Bernard (Bernadine) Lindner; and son-in-law, John J. Durst.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Loyal. Father Emmanuel Famiyeh will officiate. Visitation will be held at the church starting at 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at the St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery
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The family would like to extend a special thank you to Jane Ziemanski, NP, and the staff at Marshfield Clinic Health System in Mosinee, Interim Hospice Home Health and to the staff at Acorn Hill Senior Living Community for helping to provide the extra special care to Mom. She truly had a special place in her heart for each and every one of you.

Memorials can be made out to the family. Beste Funeral Home in Mosinee is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

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Obit: Anding, Mark Duane (1951 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Anding, Ludovic, Engevold

----Source: Gesche Funeral Home (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/12/2024

Anding, Mark Duane (28 March 1951 – 27 July 2024) With Flag
Mark Duane Anding 73, of Granton WI passed on July 27, 2024, after a long and hard battle with Parkinsons and Lewey Body Dementia.

He was born on March 28, 1951, to Patricia and Duane Anding of Granton. Mark was an avid hunter making many trips north to hunt Moose and Caribou and west to hunt Elk and he loved to hunt Whitetail deer on his piece of heaven. He was always up for a road trip, looking for wildlife in the evening, riding his Harley, target practicing with his bow. Mark and Yvonne lived in California and gained their education while there. He was an IBEW Electrician in California and in Wisconsin. Mark also served his country in the United States Army.

He leaves behind the Love of his Life Yvonne Anding and sisters Beth Ludovic (Leroy) and Anna Engevold.

He was predeceased by his parents, Kevin Engevold (BIL) and several aunts and uncles.

He is free to hunt moose now and walk through his woods.

A private celebration of life will be held for family and friends this fall.

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

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

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Obit: Cummings, Gary J. (1947 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Cummings, Nordahl, Zimbauer, Ericksmoen, Mercer, Beck, Smith, Schmidt, Engen, Schultz

----Source: Crematory of Wisconsin (Altoona, Eau Claire Co., WI) 8/12/2024

Cummings, Gary J. (1 February 1947 – 7 August 2024)

A big man’s loving heart stopped beating on August 7, 2024. Gary James Cummings Sr passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home. He was surrounded by his daughter Michelle, wife Donna, and two wonderful hospice nurses, Pauline and Karen.

Gary was born in Neillsville, on February 1, 1947, to James and Gladys Cummings. On December 26, 1965, he was married to Sandy Nordahl. Together they had four children, Michelle (Chris) Ericksmoen, Amy Mercer-Beck, Gary Cummings Jr. and Jason (Rebecca) Cummings. They later divorced and Gary married Donna Zimbauer in 2003. She brought to him four stepchildren, Chad, Casey, Kelly, and Corey Zimbauer.

Gary’s work consisted mainly of law enforcement, protecting the citizens of Jackson County as a deputy beginning in December 1967. Gary became the Sheriff of Jackson County in January 1985. When his career in law enforcement ended in January 1991, Gary could be found behind the wheel of an eighteen-wheeler as he and Donna traveled all of the United States and Canada.

When not working Gary could be found out on the water fishing in his boat, or in his tree stand hunting. He was an avid fisher and hunter, but when the day was done, he would come home to his best buddy, his beloved dog Hunter. Gary also spent much of his time being his grandchildren’s biggest fan, supporting them at their various athletic events.

Gary had two sisters and one brother, Judy Smith, Dale (June) Cummings, and Barb (Pete) Schmidt, along with 19 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Gary also had many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Gary loved to socialize and had many, many friends. He was very well known in the community and enjoyed talking with everyone, always a story to tell.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents James and Gladys Cummings, his brother Dale, two sons-in-law James Mercer and Tim Beck, his father and mother-in-law Dean and Esther Schultz, his sister-in-law Connie Engen, his brother-in-law Ricky Schultz, his stepson Chad Zimbauer, and two beloved beagles Gunner and Daisy.

Gary enjoyed a wonderful life, but when he was diagnosed with lung cancer, he always said life is too short. Cherish each and every day as time slips away! He will be deeply missed.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 15, 2024, at the Grace Lutheran Church in Alma Center. Visitation will be at 11:00 A.M. with the service at 1:00 P.M. We will then proceed to the East Lawn Cemetery in Alma Center for burial. A luncheon will be held back at the church in the fellowship hall.

With love and peace from the Gary Cummings family.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Gary, please visit our floral store.

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Obit: Diedrich, Nancy J. (1937 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Diedrich, Klieman, Laack, Fagin, Mouriski, Hach, Liermann

----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Abbotsford, Clark Co., WI) 8/12/2024)

Diedrich, Nancy J. (17 April 1937 – 10 August 2024)

Nancy J. Diedrich, age 87, of Tripoli, formerly of Abbotsford, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the House of the Dove in Marshfield.

Nancy was born on April 17, 1937, the daughter of Gilbert and Daisy (Klieman) Laack in Abbotsford on the family farm. She graduated from Abbotsford High School. On October 24, 1959, Nancy was united in marriage to Carl Diedrich at Christ Lutheran Church in Abbotsford. They moved to Milwaukee where she worked at Allen Bradley Company and JC Penney. After retirement, they moved to Tripoli where they have resided the past 25 years.

Nancy was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Abbotsford and more recently Rock of Ages Lutheran Church in Minocqua. She enjoyed going to the casino, playing cards, traveling and collecting stuffed animals. Nancy especially loved and cherished her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren.

Nancy is survived by her husband of 64 years, Carl; one son, Kevin (Kathleen) Diedrich of Caledonia; three grandchildren: James Fagin, Ronan and Maura Diedrich; and one great-grandson, Iain Fagin. She is further survived by her sister, Betty Mouriski (Don Hach) of Spencer; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents and three brothers: Galen, Daniel and Larry Laack.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Christ Lutheran Church in Abbotsford. The Rev. Donald Bruce and Rev. Brian Liermann will officiate. Family and friends are welcome from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service Friday at the church. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford is entrusted with the arrangements.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of 4, please visit our floral store.

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Obit: Donahue, Clinton T. (1982 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Donahue, Conner, Piesik, Van Ert, Seifert, Strey, Plummer

----Source: Rembs Funeral Home (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 8/12/2024

Donahue, Clinton T. (18 June 1982 – 10 August 2024)

Clinton T. Donahue, 42, Neillsville, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at his home.

Clinton was born on June 18, 1982, in Marshfield to William and Elizabeth (Conner) Donahue. He attended Marshfield and Neillsville schools.

Clinton was a jokester and loved to make people laugh. He had various pets from childhood to present, and he loved and cherished all of them. Although he struggled with addiction most of his life, in 2023 he had a born-again Christian experience and became a believer and follower of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Clinton was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his children, Koltlyn and Walker Piesik of Bancroft, mother, Elizabeth (Shane) Van Ert of Wisconsin Rapids, father, William Donahue of Neillsville, sister, Evie (Jason) Seifert of Sparta, brother, Jordan Donahue of Oshkosh, grandmother, Jeanette Conner of Marshfield, cousin, Janel Strey with whom he had a special bond, his beloved mastiff, Lucy, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Wayne Conner, aunt, Marietta Plummer, and grandparents, Rita (Ed) Donahue.

Condolences may be sent online at www.rembsfh.com.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

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Obit: Rogstad, Hazel B. (1922 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Rogstad, Clouse, Young, Aschenbrenner, Verhalen, Butterbrodt, Kuehling, Culver, Bruvold. Famiyeh

----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Greenwood, Clark Co., WI) 8/11/2024

Rogstad, Hazel B. (10 October 1922 – 9 August 2024)

Hazel B. Rogstad, age 101, of Loyal, died at Three Oaks Health Services in Marshfield, on Friday, August 9, 2024.

Hazel Bernice Young was born on October 10, 1922, in Loyal, WI, to Bert and Celia (Clouse) Young. She was raised and received her education in the Loyal area, attending Mack School. On September 14, 1943, she was united in marriage to Vernon Peter Rogstad at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Loyal. They lived in rural Loyal where they farmed until 1956. Hazel supported her husband in the family business of General Contracting as well as their Wick Homes Dealership. She was a loving Mother and raising her three children was the joy of her life. They moved into the City of Loyal in 1971 where she worked as a waitress at the Amber Inn and Spanky’s. She lived in Loyal until entering Three Oaks Health Services in Marshfield in 2021.

She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and was active in the PCCW at the church in her younger years.

Hazel had many interests, but especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, baking, playing cards, league bowling, being at their cottage, leisure car riding and traveling.

She is survived by two sons: Terry (Marilyn) Rogstad of Gainesville, VA; Dennis Rogstad of Hudson, WI; daughter-in-law: Nancy Rogstad-Aschenbrenner of Marshfield; five grandchildren; ten great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon, in 1998; one son, Steven, in 1976; daughter-in-law, Sherry Rogstad; her parents; father-in-law, Edward Rogstad, and mother-in-law, Hildegard Rogstad; three sisters: Edith Verhalen, Luella Butterbrodt, Norma Kuehling; one brother, Calvin Young; brothers-in-law: Edgar Verhalen, William Butterbrodt, Norman Kuehling; and a sister-in-law, Marge Young.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anthony Catholic Church in her honor.

Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M. on Friday, August 16th at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Loyal. Rev. Emmanuel Famiyeh will officiate, and burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sean Rogstad, Michael Rogstad, Cole Rogstad, Michael Culver, Caleb Culver and Ryan Bruvold. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday, from 9 a.m. until time of service.

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Obit: Scheel, Kreg Dean (1970 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Scheel, Schlinsog, Ellis, Haffenbredl, Peplinski, Schneider, Nimmo, Salzwedel, Much

----Source: Rembs Funeral Home (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 8/13/2024

Scheel, Kreg Dean (30 December 1970 – 6 August 2024)

Kreg Dean Scheel, 53, of Marshfield passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 6th.

A Celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Kreg was born on December 30, 1970. in Neillsville to Robert and Betty (Schlinsog) Scheel Sr.

Kreg was very involved with his brother Robert Jr. and his family. He enjoyed tractor pulling, camping, and getting together with the ones he loved the most. His laugh, his jokes, and most of all his bear hugs & I Love Yous will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his brother Robert Jr. & Toni (Ellis) Scheel, and their children: Arie (Ellis-Scheel) & Tanner Haffenbredl, great nephew Robert E. Haffenbredl, Addison (Ellis-Scheel) & Anthony Peplinski, Renea (Ellis-Scheel) & Kale Schneider, and Riley Ellis-Scheel. He is also survived by Trudy (Scheel) & Mike Nimmo, Anthony Scheel, Jason & Ayla Scheel, Kyle & Beth Scheel, and Amanda (Scheel) & Jacob Salzwedel.

He was preceded in death by his son Bryan, mother Betty K. Scheel, and his sister Tracy (Scheel) Much.

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Obit: Zettler, Juliann F. “Julie” (1940- 2024)

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

Surnames: Zettler, Shupe, Davel, Hietpas, Fischer, Warner, Pohlman, Ruggles, Kangas, Famiyeh

----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Greenwood, Clark Co., WI) 8/12/2024

Zettler, Juliann F. “Julie” (21 May 1940 – 10 August 2024)

Juliann F. "Julie" Zettler, age 84, of Loyal, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Juliann Florence Davel was born on May 21, 1940, in Marshfield, to Lawrence A. and Nettie S. (Shupe) Davel. She was raised and received her education in Loyal, graduating from Loyal High School in 1958. After high school, Julie went to work at Three Sisters Department Store in Marshfield, and later transferred to their store in Appleton. She was united in marriage to Gerald F. Zettler on September 12, 1959, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Loyal. They resided in Loyal where she raised their six children. Later on in life, Julie worked outside the home at the TRG, then at Loyal IGA, and finally for Sniteman's Pharmacy.

She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and its PCCW, and the "Women's Club." Julie had many interests, but especially enjoyed ceramics, sewing, arts & crafts, scrapbooking, and painting.

She will be dearly missed by her husband, Gerald, of Loyal, her sister-in-law Judy Zettler, of Loyal; six children: Robert (Marilyn) Zettler of Onalaska, Thomas (Judi) Zettler of Loyal, Timothy Zettler of Loyal, Jeanne (Wayne) Hietpas of Appleton, Sharon (Keith) Fischer of Kaukauna, and Kenneth (Emy) Zettler of Loyal; nine grandchildren: Lynzi (Brandon) Warner, David (Kirsten) Zettler, Emily (Mitchell) Pohlman, Amanda Zettler, Madison (Skylar) Ruggles, Vaughn Zettler, Sophia Fischer, Joseph Fischer and Eli Zettler; three step grandchildren: Trevor (Liz) Hietpas, Caleb (Hailey) Hietpas, and Rachel Hietpas (Jordan Kangas); four great-grandchildren: Nolan and Emma Warner, Violet and Eloise Zettler, and one on the way; two step great-grandchildren: Grace and Eleanore Hietpas, and one on the way; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Julie was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers: Ronald and James Davel.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Loyal. Rev. Emmanuel Famiyeh will officiate, and burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until time of service.