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Bio: Viergutz, Susan – Silver Scroll Honor Society (Apr 1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Viergutz

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 28 Apr 1976

Susan Viergutz, Route 1, Colby, has been initiated into Silver Scroll at the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater.

To be eligible for membership in Silver Scroll Honor Society for senior women, juniors must have a cumulative grade point average at least three point (B) and show leadership ability and campus service.

Activities of the organization include ushering at commencement and helping with Red Cross Bloodmobile visits.

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Bio: Roth, Carter (Received Scholarship - 2024)

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

Surnames: Roth

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/3/2024

Roth, Carter (Received Scholarship - 2024)

Carter Roth of Unity, a Colby High School graduate, received the Ted and Valeria Lipinski Blugold Promise Scholarship from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for the 2024-25 academic year.

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BioM: Marriage Licenses (Sep/Oct - 2024)

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

Surnames: Roth, Schoenfeldt, Bryant, Seubert, Hayes

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/3/2024

Marriage Licenses (Sep/Oct - 2024)

Joseph T. Roth, to Mackenzie M. Schoenfeldt, both of Town of Beaver, Sept. 20, in Wood County.

Trenton L. Bryant, to Eileen K. Seubert, both of Town of Fremont, Oct. 19, in Marathon County.

Kyle T. Roth, to Samantha A. Hayes, both of Town of Mayville, Oct. 19, at city of Colby.

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Obit: Chmelik, Carol Nadine (1945 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Chmelik, Congdon, Crawford, Naumann, Szajko, Antony

----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Thorp, Clark Co., WI) 10/4/5024

Chmelik, Carol Nadine (30 November 1945 – 30 September 2024)

Carol N. Chmelik, of Thorp, passed away peacefully at Clark County Rehabilitation & Living Center in Owen on Monday, September 30, 2024.

Carol Nadine Crawford was born on November 30, 1945, in Chippewa Falls, to Allen B. and Donna N. (Congdon) Crawford. After graduating from Cornell High School, Carol attended Rice Lake Technical College where she met and married her husband, Ronald Chmelik in 1967. She may be best remembered for her years of service as a convenience store clerk in Thorp, where her warm and friendly demeanor always brightened the days of all her customers. Carol had a remarkable ability to make even the simplest interactions feel special.

She enjoyed cooking and baking, while always trying out new recipes. She especially enjoyed creating delicious treats and beautifully decorated cakes to celebrate special events, always leaving a lasting impression on the hearts – and taste buds – of her loved ones. Carol also had an affinity for owls. She found so much beauty and majesty within her owl collection. This included her owl guardian that stood watch over her flower gardens she tended to, every year, bringing even more beauty and color into our lives. Carol’s favorite memories were of the many camping excursions on the shores of Coon Fork and Mead lakes with her husband and children. As an avid crafter, she also embraced each camping outing as an opportunity to work on her various craft and crocheting projects, inspiring those around her with her creativity and passion.

Carol is survived by her husband of 57 years, Ron, of Thorp; her sons: Paul (Trish) Chmelik of Altoona, Tim (Colleen) Chmelik of Fall Creek, Jeff (Karen) Chmelik of Thorp, Mike (Kathy) Chmelik of Fall Creek, and Christopher Chmelik of Chippewa Falls; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and her sister, Gloria Naumann, of Eau Claire.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her daughter, Lori Ann.

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Monday, October 7, 2024, at St. Bernard-St. Hedwig Catholic Church in Thorp. Rev. Stanislaus Michael Antony will officiate, and burial will follow in St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Aaron Chmelik, Jared Chmelik, Josh Chmelik, Kayla Szajko, Makenzie Chmelik, Ryan Chmelik, Trevor Chmelik, and Zach Chmelik. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday from 10:30 a.m. until time of service.

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Obit: Pribbernow, Duane R. “Butch” (1947 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Pribbernow, Anthony, Duis, Krahn, Petersen, Haack

----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Owen, Clark Co., WI) 10/4/2024

Pribbernow, Duane R. “Butch” (20 November 1947 – 3 October 2024)

Duane “Butch” R. Pribbernow, age 76, of Owen, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Butch was born on November 20, 1947, the son of Charles and Ruth “Ilene” Pribbernow in Stanley. He graduated from Owen-Withee High School in 1965. Butch enlisted in the U. S. Air Force stationed in Kansas, Texas and Alaska from 1965-70. On April 6, 1971, he was united in marriage to Dawn Anthony in Downsville. Butch graduated from CVTC in Eau Claire with an Associated Degree in Agriculture. Together they farmed in the Town of Green Grove for 30 years. They sold the farm and moved to the Town of Holway in 2001. He then worked at Weather Shield in Medford for 20 years, retiring in 2021.

Butch enjoyed farming, deer hunting, working in the woods and cutting wood. He especially loved going to Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota to watch the elk and bison. Most importantly, Butch loved and cherished his family.

Butch is survived by his wife, Dawn of 53 years; three children: Randy (Karen) Pribbernow of Sparta, Kristi (Aaron) Duis of Delano, MN and Sharon (Jason Krahn) Pribbernow of Aniwa; five grandchildren: Marie and Claire Pribbernow, Meredith, Isaac and Ella Duis. He is further survived by his sister, Jan (Jeff) Petersen of Bemidji, MN; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Judy Haack.

In accordance with his wishes, no funeral service will be held. A private Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.

The family would like thank the awesome Aspirus Kidney Care Staff in Medford and also the staff at Aspirus Wausau Hospital CTU for the fantastic care Butch received.

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

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Obit: Steinmetz, Kay A. (1958 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Steinmetz, Janssen, Hawk, Decker

----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Abbotsford, Clark Co., WI) 10/3/2024

Steinmetz, Kay A. (21 May 1958 – 14 August 2024)

Kay A. Steinmetz, originally from Colby, passed away on August 14, 2024, in Syracuse, NY, after a valiant fight with cancer.

Kay was born on May 21, 1958, to Marvin and Roselyn (Janssen) Steinmetz. She graduated from Colby High School in 1976. After graduating high school, Kay attended UW-Eau Claire, studied abroad at the Universite de la Sorbonne in Paris and Reimes, France and then received her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1982 from UW-Eau Claire. She earned a Master of Arts degree in 1990 from the University of Syracuse before joining the Syracuse University Press in 2001 as Chief Copy Editor for the Encyclopedia of New York State. In 2005 she was hired as permanent copy editor and became the Managing Editor in 2008.

Kay developed close relationships with many authors, copy editors and colleagues. Always a perfectionist, but she always made time to get to know those around her, have fun and be a friend to everyone she met. She was a book lover, nature lover and an unabashed cat lady. In the last few years she struggled with several health issues, but she met each challenge with Midwestern stoicism and spunk that allowed her to find humor in every situation. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Kay is survived by her brothers and sisters: Brian (Sheila) Steinmetz of Dorchester, Karen Hawk of Marshfield, Kerry (Cathy) Steinmetz of Marshfield, Kim (Gary) Decker of Dorchester: many nieces and nephews, and her cat, Sunshine.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Marvin and Roselyn Steinmetz and a brother, Kevin.

A huge thank you to all of Kay’s friends and the entire staff at Hematology Oncology Associates of New York for the care, support and compassion that was given to Kay.

A Prayer Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Maurina Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford. Inurnment to follow at St Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Colby. Family and friends are welcome from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford is entrusted with the arrangements.

In Kay’s memory donations can be made to the Humane Society or local pet shelters. Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com. 

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

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Obit: Tichy, Rita Gail (1940 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Tichy, Patterson, Bieneck, Rozek, Bohlman, Oblender

----Source: Rembs Funeral Home (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI)10/4/2024

Tichy, Rita Gail (15 November1940 – 2 October 2024)

Rita Gail Tichy, 83, of Marshfield, was called home by her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 2nd at North Haven Assisted Living, Stevens Point.

Rita was born on November 15th, 1940, to Ira and Esther Patterson of Hixton where she lived with her parents and brother Rodger. In 1961 she married Dennis Bieneck of Neillsville. After they were married, Dennis and Rita had a family farm in Granton, where they raised their four children. In 1982, Dennis passed away in a plane accident.

Rita began her career at Figi’s where she quickly learned many different aspects of the company and fulfilled many roles, her favorite being a Food Stylist. During this time, she met Robert Tichy of Stratford Wisconsin, and his two children. They later married in April of 1990, blending their two families together.

Rita had many hobbies including gardening, camping, baking, traveling the World, and The Annual Spring Heifer Chase on the farm, but her true passion was spoiling her 13 grandchildren.

Rita’s legacy lives on through her children Timothy (Corrine) Bieneck of Whitewater, Thomas (Tammy) Bieneck of Auburndale, Lori (Jerry) Rozek of Stevens Point, and Mary Kay (Mike) Bohlman of Stevens Point, Vincent (Jean) Tichy of Stratford, and Beth Tichy of Chili. Her legacy is further enriched by her grandchildren Cassie, Dennis, Colleen, Faith, Zach, Bennett, Allie, Tate, Saige, Cole, Meg, Gabe, Drew, and two Great-Grandchildren Asher and Robyn.

Rita is preceded in death by her parents Ira and Esther Patterson, her husband’s Dennis Bieneck, and Robert Tichy, and her brother Roger Patterson.

A visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m. Monday, October 7th, 2024, at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield, until the time of Devotional Prayer at 10:30 a.m., officiated by Pastor Wayne Oblender of Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church. Burial and Committal Service will follow at Immanuel Cemetery, Globe, Wisconsin where she will be laid to rest.

The family would like to thank Copperleaf Senior Living and St. Croix Hospice for the love and care they provided. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations to be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of the Wisconsin chapter and Saint Peters Lutheran Church.

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Bio: Hertel, Nolan (Master’s Degree - 2024)

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

Surnames: Hertel

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/9/2024

Hertel, Nolan (Master’s Degree - 2024)

Nolan Hertel of Chili, a maste4rs in science, Recreation Management completed degree requirements at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in August.

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BioM: Marriage Licenses (Oct/Nov - 2024)

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

Surnames: Nolt, Leid, Weaver, Martin, Soeller, Rodriquez, Zimmerman, Newswanger, Hoover, Burkholder, Barrett, Elmhorst, Sainburg, Mennenga, Ackerman, Gettinger, Romero, Perez, Mirr, Malaszuk Conde, Ozuna, Henke, Schwab, Moon, Winiarczyk, Leszewski

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/9/2024

Marriage Licenses (Oct/Nov - 2024)

Nevin R. Nolt, Town of Mayville, to Jennifer Z. Leid, Town of Longwood, Oct 10, at Town of Longwood.

Arlin M. Weaver, Town of Hoard, to Lisa M. Martin, Town of Green Grove, Nov. 2, at Town of Green Grove.

Wayne N. Martin, Town of Hixon, to Rose E. Martin, Town of Withee, Oct. 24, at Township of Withee.

Bradley J. Soeller, to Emily D. Rodriquez, both of Stanley, Oct.3, at Abbotsford.

Noah S. Zimmerman, Town of Reseburg, to Virginia S. Newswanger, Town of Mayville, Oct. 29, at Town of Mayville.

John A. Hoover, Taylor County, to Janet S. Burkholder, Town of Reseburg, Oct. 31, at Town of Reseburg.

Jeremy J. Barrett, to Amy J. Elmhorst, both of Wood County, Oct. 5, at the Town of Hendren.

Nicholas A. Sainburg, to Wendy E. Mennenga, both of Loyal, Oct. 12, at Loyal.

Charles B. Ackerman, Town of Pine Valley, to Haley L. Gettinger, Town of Hewett, Oct. 24, at Town of Warner

Daniel Rivas Romero, to Norma E. Gonzales Perez, both of Abbotsford, Nov. 25, at Abbotsford.

Benjamin F. Mirr, to Lisa K. Malaszuk, both of Town of Withee, Oct. 7, at Owen.

Benjamin Casterjon Conde, to Juana Iris Bernal Ozuna, both of Dorchester, Oct. 11, at Abbotsford.

Chad W. Henke, Town of Worden, to Raeann M. Schwab, Chippewa County, Nov. 2, at Owen.

Tanner P. Moon, to Ashley J. Winiarczyk, both of Wood County, Oct. 12, at Marathon County.

Jett A. Leszewski, to (no name given), both of Owen, Oct.19, at the Town of Withee.

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Obit: Sheets, DuWayne John (1952 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Sheets, Schoelzel, Kilty, Evert. Bernt, Smith

----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Colby, Clark Co., WI) 10/9/2024

Sheets, DuWayne John (10 December 1952 – 8 October 2024)

DuWayne John Sheets, age 71, of Colby, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday October 8, 2024, under the tender care of Heartland Hospice. .

DuWayne was born on December 10, 1952, the son of John and Ione (Schoelzel) Sheets in Marshfield. He graduated from Loyal High School. DuWayne and Kay Kilty were united in marriage on July 7, 1972.

DuWayne worked at Land O’ Lakes Feed Mill for 35 years as a supervisor and later he worked as a custodian for the Colby School District. He also served as an EMT and firefighter for the Colby Fire Department. DuWayne was an outdoorsman including fishing, hunting and camping. He also enjoyed watching the Packers and Brewer games and Gunsmoke. Most importantly, he loved spending time with his family.

DuWayne is survived by his wife of 52 years, Kay; his two daughters: Teri (Jason) Evert of Colby and Tami (Ryan) Bernt of Hastings, MN; four grandchildren: Jacob Evert (Natalie Smith), Marisa Evert, Ethan Bernt and Ashlyn Bernt. He is further survived by four brothers: Michael (Tammy), John Jr., Roger (Mary Jane) and Jim (Debbie); one sister-in-law, Diane Sheets; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in the death by his parents; and infant son Corey and a brother, Jeff.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com. 

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