Bio: Raese, Craig Allen (Birth
- 1983)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Raese, Gardner
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 5/19/1983
Raese. Craig Allen (Birth – 11 May 1983)
Michael and Terrie Raese, Rt. 1 Willard, became parents of a son, Craig Allen,
at 7:20 p.m., May 11, at Neillsville Memorial Hospital. He weighed 5 lbs. 11 1/2
oz. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Allen Gardner of Elroy and Mrs. Charlotte
Raese of Wonewoc. Great grandfather is Bill Raese, Union Center.
News: Neillsville
- CART Hosts Kids’ Summer Art Camp (2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: DeWitt, Ruegsegger, Mathis, Repinski, Petkovsek
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/28/2024
Neillsville-CART Hosts Kids’ Summer Art Camp (14/15 August - 2024)
Haddie Mathis decorated her clay pot, adding a solar light. Her sketch (in the
background) has rainbow color.
By June Thompson
Clark Cultural Art Center (CART) hosted Kids’ Summer Art Camp for kids ages
seven to 12 August 14 -15. After the kids finished their art projects, an art
and piano show were held at CART August 15 at 6:30 p.m.
CART is located in the former United Methodist Church. The church was built in
the late 1800s. The stained-glass windows and paintings decorate the sanctuary,
a perfect place for an art and piano show.
Debby DeWitt, CART board member, spent time working the kids. “We were fortunate
to have ten kids this year,” she said. “They took a sketching class. They
decorated clay pots; they drew the design and decorated them. Some are simple;
others are detailed.”
DeWitt has been involved with CART for five years. “I like working with
children. They’re our future. If they can be encouraged with their creativity
and individual expression and feel good about themselves, it’s wonderful,” she
said. “It’s been an absolute pleasure working with these young people.”
According to DeWitt, the kids have a wide range of abilities. They made their
own lunches of garlic toast pizza, frozen berry yogurt, walking tacos, and
fruit. “The Kids’ Summer Art Class was from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for two days. The
cost was $20 per child. A grant from Xcel Energy funded part of the program,”
said DeWitt. “CART gives opportunities for kids to come and experience the arts:
sketching, painting, culinary arts, barn quilts and clay pots.”
Along with the young artists showcasing their art projects, two talented ladies
from Neillsville, Julianna Ruegsegger and Abigail “Abby” Mathis entertained
guests by playing the baby grand piano, donated by Rosie and Jim Repinski. “The
piano needs to be played,” said Rosie Repinski.
Barb Petkovsek, CART volunteer, introduced the pianists. “Ruegsegger performed
her first piano concert at age 12. She charged a nickel for tickets,” said
Petkovsek. “Music allows me to express emotions when words fail,” Ruegsegger
said. “Abby Mathis plays guitar, piano and sings,” said Petkovsek. Mathis finds
joy in all three.
“CART is nonprofit,” said Petkovsek. “We received a grant from Xcel Energy. They
play a large role in our programs.”
News: Clark Co. - Judges Present Excellence Award to CC Fair Exhibitors (2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Sandelier, Raatz, Ruzic, Goessl, Kunze, Penterman, Meyer, Stieglitz,
Wendler, Hagen, Ertl, Sternitzky, Haas, Luzinski, Magnuson, Johansson,
Luchterhand, Gerhardt, Rudnick, Wilke
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/28/2024
Judges Present award of Excellence to Clark County Fair Exhibitors (2024)
Dairy awards stack up after fair
By Edward DuBois
The Clark County Fair’s various judges awarded the Award of Excellence to
exhibitors in many categories and classes, both for animal and non-animal
exhibits.
Just a few of the animal departments included dairy, beef and sheep.
The dairy show had the most awards presented to the most exhibitors of any
animal show of the Clark County Fair.
Livia Sandelier of the Loyal FFA received the award it supreme showman, took
first place in seventh–eighth grade showmanship and was named the Ayrshire grand
champion, the Ayrshire junior champion, the R&W Holstein grand champion, the R&W
Holstein junior champion and the R&W Holstein supreme reserve champion (heifer).
Ella Raatz of the Junior Holstein Association took first place in 11th grade and
older showmanship, and was named the reserve supreme showman, the Ayrshire
reserve grand champion, the Ayrshire reserve junior champion, the Ayrshire
reserve supreme champion (Heifer), the Guernsey grand champion and the Guernsey
junior champion.
Jane Ruzic of the Rock Creek Rangers 4-H won first place in third–fourth grade
showmanship.
Alainna Goessl of the Woodgrove Workers 4-H placed second in third–fourth grade
showmanship.
Mason Kunze of the Maplewood Badgers 4-H took third place in third–fourth grade
showmanship.
Izaak Penterman of the Reseburg Ramblers 4-H won first place in fifth–sixth
grade showmanship.
Evelyn Goessl of the Woodgrove Workers 4-H took second place in fifth–sixth
grade showmanship.
Evan Penterman of the Reseburg Ramblers 4-H took second place in seventh–eighth
grade showmanship and was named the R&W Holstein reserve grand champion and the
R&W Holstein reserve junior champion.
McKenzie Meyer of the Maplewood Badgers 4-H placed third in seventh–eighth grade
showmanship and was named the B&W Holstein grand champion, the B&W Holstein
senior champion, the B&W Holstein junior champion, the B&W Holstein supreme
champion (heifer) and the B&W Holstein supreme champion (cow).
Jacob Raatz of the Junior Holstein Association won first place in ninth–10th
grade showmanship and was named the Jersey reserve junior champion.
Madison Stieglitz of the Greenwood FFA placed second in ninth–10th grade
showmanship.
Jack Wendler of the Woodgrove Workers 4-H took third place in ninth–10th
grade-showmanship and was named the Guernsey reserve grand champion and the
Guernsey reserve junior champion.
Aspen Hagen of the Loyal FFA took second place in 11th grade and older
showmanship.
Jenelle Ertl of the Maplewood Badgers 4-H placed third in 11th grade and older
showmanship.
Aydin Sternitzky Granton FFA waned named the Brown Swiss grand champion and the
Brown Swiss Senior champion.
Maddie Haas of the Reseburg Ramblers 4-H was named the Brown Swiss reserve grand
champion and the Brown Swiss junior champion.
Kendall Luzinski of the Thorp FFA was named the Brown Swiss reserve junior
champion, the Jersey grand champion, the Jersey reserve grand champion, the
Jersey senior champion and the Jersey reserve senior champion.
Jenelle Ertl of the Maplewood Badgers 4-H was named the B&W Holstein reserve
grand champion and the B&W Holstein reserve senior champion.
Ryan Magnuson of the Neillsville FFA was named the B&W Holstein reserve junior
champion.
McKayla Johansson of the Romadka 4-H was named the Jersey junior champion.
Tanna Luchterhand of the Jr. Milking Shorthorn was named the Milking Shorthorn
grand champion, the Milking Shorthorn reserve grand champion, the Shorthorn
Milking Shorthorn senior champion, the Milking Shorthorn reserve senior champion
and the Milking Shorthorn cow supreme reserve champion.
Emily Gerhardt of the Neillsville Lights 4-H was named the Milking Shorthorn
junior champion and the Milking Shorthorn reserve junior champion.
Mason Rudnick of the Reseburg Ramblers 4-H was named the any other breed grand
champion and the senior champion.
Grayce Wilke of the Loyal Lads and Lassies 4-H was named the any other breed
reserve grand champion and the any other breed junior champion.
Wesley Rudnick of the Reseburg Ramblers 4-H was named the any other breed
reserve junior champion.
Edward DuBois contributed to this article.
Obit: Krejci, Devere Edward
(1936 - 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Krejci, Grosnick, Struble, Radcliffe, Eisentraut, Christy
----Source: Gesche Funeral Home (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/29/2024
Krejci, Devere Edward (5 October 1936 - 27 August 2024)
Devere Krejci, age 87, of Neillsville, died Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at the
Clark County Living and Rehabilitation Center in Owen.
Devere Edward Krejci was born on October 5, 1936, in Neillsville, the son of Rex
and Eunice (Grosnick) Krejci. He graduated from Neillsville High School in 1954,
and then worked at the Cenex Co-op Gas Station on the corner of 6th and West
Street, where he eventually became manager. On January 11, 1958, he was united
in marriage to Barbara L. Struble. They later divorced in 2005. Devere worked
for a short time with Mathy Construction, and several years for Gaier
Construction before becoming a welder at the Nelson Muffler Factory. He worked
at Nelson for over 30 years, retiring in 2006 when the factory shut its doors.
In his spare time, Devere enjoyed hunting, fishing and an occasional trip to the
casino. He loved working outdoors, and feeding the birds. He especially enjoyed
feeding the vast number of humming birds, sometimes as many as twenty at a time,
that would visit him in the summer.
Devere is survived by four children, Scott Krejci of Newburg, IN, Pamela
Radcliffe of Edina, MN, Kevin (Cindy) Krejci of Wausau, and Ron (Mandy) Krejci
of Neillsville, nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren, two sisters, Bonnie
(Arnie) Eisentraut of AZ and Pat (Ken) Christy of La Crosse, and a
sister-in-law, Rae Ann Krejci of Weston.
He was preceded in death by a son, Dwayne, his parents and a brother, Lee.
A graveside service for Devere will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 5,
2024, at the Neillsville City Cemetery.
Online Condolences may be made at
www.geschefh.com.
The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Devere's family with funeral arrangements.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Devere
Krejci, please visit our flower store.
Obit: Szymanski,
Richard Joseph “Rich” (1934- 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Szymanski, Dobrzynski, Cook, Alger, Noah, Izydorek, Hampton, Dunlop,
Lato, Antony, Stuesser
----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Thorp, Clark Co., WI) 8/29/2024
Szymanski, Richard Joseph “Rich” (14 February 1934 – 27 August 2024) With Flag
Richard J. "Rich" Szymanski, 90, of Thorp, passed away at home surrounded by his
family on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
Richard Joseph Szymanski was born on February 14, 1934, on the home farm north
of Thorp in the Town of Withee, to John and Louise (Dobrzynski) Szymanski. He
was raised on the farm and received his education in the Thorp area, graduating
from Thorp High School in 1952. After high school, Rich worked on the family
farm for a year before enlisting into the U.S. Army in October of 1954. He did
his Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri, before his marriage to
Elaine E. Cook on August 16, 1955, at St. Hedwig Catholic Church in Thorp. They
moved to Fort Knox, KY where he was stationed in the military, and returned to
Thorp following his honorable discharge in October of 1956. He spent one year
working for Doc Stuesser, then he and Elaine bought a farm southeast of Thorp on
October 1, 1957, where they raised their family of 8 children. They retired in
1997, at which time their son, Mike, took over the family farm. They moved into
Thorp where they built a home, and have resided there since. After retiring,
Rich served on the Thorp City Council and drove school bus.
He had many interests, but especially loved spending time with his family,
traveling, and spending some of the winter in Arizona. Rich was a member of St.
Bernard-St. Hedwig Catholic Church, Thorp American Legion, and the Knights of
Columbus.
He is survived by his children: Cindy (Jim) Alger of Thorp, Pam Szymanski of
Sparta, Rick (Margie) Szymanski of Loyal, Mike (Brenda) Szymanski of Greenwood,
Bob (Dawn) Szymanski of Eau Claire, Holly (John) Noah of Thorp, and John
(Sherrie) Szymanski of Thorp; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren;
one brother: Jerry (Rosemary) Szymanski of West Salem; three sisters-in-law:
Marjorie Izydorek of Thorp, Jean Hampton of Orlando, FL, and Gail Dunlop of
Deerbrook; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Rich was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine, on September 23, 2021; his
parents; one daughter, Susan E. Szymanski, on April 19, 2011; one granddaughter,
Sara M. Alger, on August 15, 1995; one brother, Leonard; and one sister,
Florence Lato.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at
St. Bernard-St. Hedwig Catholic Church in Thorp. Rev. Stanley Michael Antony
will officiate, and burial will follow in New St. Hedwig Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until time of
service.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be given in Rich's name for a
memorial to be established at a later date.
News: Colby – VFW
Auxiliary Christmas Party (12 Dec 1977)
Transcriber: Stan
Surnames: Schultz, Cole, Hoffman, Lyons, Janenne, Laski, Leick
----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 21 Dec1977
The Colby VFW Auxiliary and the Post 2227 held their annual Christmas party on
Monday evening, December 12, 1977, at the clubhouse.
Potluck supper was served followed by the regular meeting of the Ladies
Auxiliary. There were 22 members with 15 post members as guests.
A plaque congratulating the post members on the burning of the mortgage was
presented to Commander Kenneth Cole by Auxiliary President Irma Schultz. It
commemorates years of hard work by several dedicated members of both the Post
and Auxiliary, who volunteered their services with or without pay.
Two members, Colleen Hoffman and Eileen Lyons were voted in by the auxiliary.
Dime for Heaven was won by Julie Janenne.
Following the meeting games were played and gifts passed out by Santa’s helper
Beverly Laski. Door prizes were won by Pat Leick and Herman Hoffman.
Church: Green
Grove Church Youngsters go Caroling (18 Dec 1977)
Transcriber: Stan
Surnames: Sommers, Garvey, Schuette, Bertepelle, Obernberger
----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 21 Dec1977
On Sunday afternoon a group of Green Grove Church youngsters went caroling
throughout the area and delivered Christmas boxes to shut-ins. Those taking part
included Peggy and Nancy Sommers, Rod and Cheri Garvey, and Cheryl, Susanne,
Mark, Darrell and Karlene Schuette. A Christmas part was held for them later at
the home of Mrs. Sandra Bertepelle, with Mrs. Merlin Obernberger as hostess.
Obit: Kronschnabl,
Rose M. (1903 – 1977)
Transcriber: Stan
Surnames: Kronschnabl, Schaefer, Greaser, Werner, Pinter, Mertens, Pickett,
Rhyner
----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 21 Dec1977
Kronschnabl, Rose M. (3 Nov 1903 – 15? Dec 1977)
Funeral services were held Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church, Dorchester, for
Miss Rose M. Kronschnabl, 74, Dorchester. She died at 1:50 p.m. Thursday at St.
Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield from an apparent heart attack. The Rev. James
Schaefer officiated and burial was in Dorchester Catholic Cemetery.
Kraut-Maurina Funeral Home was in charge, and a joint Rosary-Altar Society and
Women Forester Rosary was said at 4 p.m., in addition to a parish Rosary at 8
p.m. Sunday. Pallbearers were: George Greaser, Edward Werner, W.C. Pinter,
Dennis Mertens, Donald Pickett, and Arnold Rhyner.
Rose Kronschnabl was born November 3, 1903 at Dorchester. He parents were Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Kronschnabl. She received her elementary education in Dorchester
schools and attended Medford High School. She worked as a telephone operator for
Midway Telephone Company in Dorchester, and also worked in the Dorchester Post
Office. From 1945 until 1970 she worked for the Skerbeck Amusement Company. She
lived in Dorchester all her life.
She was a member of the St. Louis Catholic Church; a member of the Rosary-Altar
Society, and of St. Louis Court of the National Catholic Society of Foresters.
She is survived by two brothers, Max Kronschnabl and Jerome Kronschnabl; and
three sisters; Mrs. Carl (Helen) Mertens; Mrs. Clifford (Mildred Herman, and
Miss Cecilia Kronschnabl, all of Dorchester.
She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and one sister.
Bio: Brockhaus,
Melanie Kay (Birth – 12 Dec 1977)
Transcriber: Stan
Surnames: Brockhaus, Ellerbrock
----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 21 Dec1977
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brockhaus are the parents of a daughter, born December 12,
1977 at Medford Memorial Hospital. She weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces and was 22
inches long. They named her Melanie Kay.
Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brockhaus, Colby and Maternal
grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ellerbrock, La Salle, Illinois.
Bio: Smazel,
Timothy (Birth – 18 Dec 1977)
Transcriber: Stan
Surnames: Smazel, Bunkelman
----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 21 Dec1977
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Smazel are the parents of a son born December 18, 1977 at
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield. They named him Timothy Allen. He weighed 8
pounds, 14 ounces.
Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smazel, Colby and Mr. and Mrs. Chester
Bunkelman, Milan.
