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Bio: Adams, Liliana River (Birth – 11 Dec 2016)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Adams, Schuster, Rudolph, Clark

----Source: THORP COURIER (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 14 Dec 2016

Joshua and Rebekah Adams of Rib Mountain (Marathon Co., Wis.) are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Liliana River Adams, on December 11, 2016, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Chippewa Falls, at 4:25 p.m., weighing six pounds and 7 ounces, and measuring 18 inches.

Proud grandparents are John and Annemarie (Schuster) Rudolph from Rib Mountain, Iney Adams from Neillsville (Clark Co., Wis.), and Doreen Clark from Gilman.

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Obit: Kramicz, Joe Sr. (1894? – 1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Kramicz

----Source: Thorp Courier Articles, (Thorp, Clark Co., WI) 06 May 1976

Kramicz, Joe Sr. (20 Jan 1894 – 3 May 1976)

(Note: Birth date taken from Riverside Cemetery listing)

Joe Kramicz, Sr., 82, was dead on arrival at Victory Memorial Hospital, Stanley, Monday, May 3, 1976

Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, May 6, 10:30 a.m. at St. Hedwig’s Church, with burial in Riverside Cemetery.

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Bio: Abramczak, Chester – Barn Fire (28 Apr 1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Abramczak

----Source: Thorp Courier Articles, (Thorp, Clark Co., WI) 06 May 1976


The Thorp Volunteer Fire Department was called to a barn fire on the Chester Abramczak farm, located in the Town of Reseburg, about 12:45 a.m. on April 28, 1976.

An investigation is being conducted to determine the cause of the fire.

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Bio: Mayenschein, Cindy – Birthday Dinner (2 May 1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Mayenschein, Dubicki, Andruszkiewicz, Grajkowski, Reineke

----Source: Thorp Courier Articles, (Thorp, Clark Co., WI) 06 May 1976

Mr. and Mrs. David Mayenschein entertained at a birthday dinner in honor of their daughter Cindy’s fifth birthday on Sunday. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Dubicki, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Andruszkiewicz and daughters, and Matthew Grajkowski, all of Thorp, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Reineke, Mr. and Mrs. Curt Mayenschein and Mary Lynn Mayenschein.

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BioM: Schultze, Penny (1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Schultze, Gillette, Olson, Janicki, Mason, Walroth, Mathwig, Kraemer, Siesenrop, Koch, Nick

----Source: Thorp Courier Articles, (Thorp, Clark Co., WI) 06 May 1976

Schultze, Penny (24 Apr 1976)

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Thorp, was the scene for the marriage of Miss Penny Schultze and Mike Gillette Jr. on Saturday, April 24, 1976, with Rev. R. W. Olson performing the two p.m. marriage ceremony. Miss Cheryl Janicki sang three selections for their marriage.

Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Max Schultze, Sr., Thorp, and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Gillette Sr., Tomahawk.

The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white satin dress with the bodice trimmed in beaded pearls. A Juliet cap held her veil and the train was attached at her waist. She carried a bouquet of white daisies, yellow roses and baby’s breath.

Miss Traci and Miss Staci Mason, twin nieces of the bride, were flower girls, wearing white gowns and carrying baskets of flowers.

Miss Chris Walroth, Tomahawk, was maid of honor and bridesmaids were Miss Linda Mathwig, Green Bay and Miss Karen Kraemer of Janesville. They wore long peach gowns trimmed in darker orange at the waist and styled with halter tops. Each carried 3 long stemmed orange roses.

Timothy Gillette was best man, and groomsmen were Jim Siesenrop and Bob Koch, all of Tomahawk.

Ushers were Calvin Schultze of Stanley and Todd Nick, Tomahawk.

A reception, dinner and dance were held at the Thorp Legion Hall.

The bride is a 1972 graduate of Stanley-Boyd High School and a 1974 graduate of St. Joseph’s School of Radiologic Tech, Marshfield. She is employed as a Radiologic Technologist at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield. The groom is a 1974 graduate of Tomahawk High School and is employed at Berg Manufacturing Co., Marshfield. They will make their home at 619 Laurel Court, Marshfield.

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Bio: Wirkuty, May – Wins 3rd in Adult Writing Contest (May 1976)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Wirkuty

----Source: Thorp Courier Articles, (Thorp, Clark Co., WI) 06 May 1976

Ms. May Wirkuty of Neillsville won a third place award in the adult writing category of University of Wisconsin Extension’s statewide Bicentennial art, writing and photo contest.

Ms. Wirkuty was among 17 Wisconsinites whose entries focused on the contest theme, “Wisconsin’s Heritage and America’s Future.” The contest was open to sever hundred thousand person who participated in a UWEX program of continuing education class last year.

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Obit: Brockhaus, Peter J. (1945 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Brockhaus, Wepfer, Mayrose, Gregor

----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 4/19/2024

Brockhaus, Peter J. (21 March 1945 – 12 April 2024)

Peter J. Brockhaus, age 79, formerly of Colby and Green Grove, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.

Peter was born March 21, 1945, in Marshfield, son of the late Harold and Maydell (Wepfer). He was a graduate of Colby High School with the Class of 1963. On February 1, 2002, he married Julie Mayrose in Greenwood.

Peter owned Sun Creations Group and designed and built many homes and commercial buildings in Wisconsin. He held many patents and was known for his quick mind and quick wit.

Peter enjoyed gardening, fishing, canning, cooking, learning new things, building, and being with family.

Survivors include his wife, Julie Mayrose; his children, sons Aaron (Jean) Brockhaus of Medford and Phillip Brockhaus (Dawn) of Medford, and daughter Sasha (Phillip) Gregor of Spooner; brother Paul (Deb) Brockhaus of Holdrege, NE, seven grandchildren: Shaya Brockhaus, Shakira Brockhaus, Zachary Brockhaus, Bailey Brockhaus, Hannah Gregor, Cheyenne Gregor and Colton Gregor; beloved dogs Hairbear, Max, and Minnie, and too many friends to mention. Peter was preceded in death by his parents Harold & Maydell Brockhaus.

Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life for Peter will be held at a later date.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com. 

Memorials may be made to Mishicot Fire and Rescue, Mishicot, WI.

The Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Klein & Stangel location, is assisting the Brockhaus family with arrangements.

“The bitterness of cheap quality is long remembered after the cheapness of low cost is long forgotten (Ben Franklin)”

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Obit: Harder, Lucas Daniel (1984 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Harder, Schmitz, Lilly, Biebert, Dumler

----Source: Gesche Funeral Home (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 4/18/2024

Harder, Lucas Daniel (17 August 1984 – 17 April 2024)

Lucas D. Harder, 39, of Neillsville, died on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.

Lucas Daniel Harder was born August 17, 1984, in Marshfield, the son of Grant and Darla (Schmitz) Harder. He attended St. John's School and Neillsville High School graduating in 2003. He worked for Jeff Strangfeld during high school and then went into a long career of construction. Luke worked for the Coverall Corporation of Marshfield, and eventually started his own company, Harder Built. He built vinyl and steel buildings all across the country including Hawaii. Luke built casinos, hockey arenas, basketball courts and airplane hangars. He had the opportunity to work for George Strait and George graciously gave him an autographed guitar. Over the years Luke's brothers and his dad all worked with him at one point or another.

Luke had many hobbies including gun collecting, hunting, fishing and redoing cars. He sponsored the Harder Built softball team every year for the past 16 years. Luke was known for his elaborate gift giving. He always put a lot of thought into his gifts, and he was always there for his friends and family. What he loved the most was spending time with his children, especially camping.

Luke is survived by his parents, Grant and Darla, his children; Dayton, Daisy and Lily, his siblings; Rachel (Robert) Lilly of Eau Claire, WI, Joe (Kayla) Harder, Sam (Alexis) Harder, and David (Mallory) Harder all of Neillsville. He is also survived by nieces & nephews; his godson, Henry, Adaline, Alaia, Annavae and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Lamar and Thelma Schmitz, Rene and Joan Harder, an uncle, Daniel Schmitz and many friends.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 20, 2024, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Neillsville. Pastor Timothy Biebert will officiate. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, April 19, 2024, at the Gesche Funeral Home and again Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in Marie Louise Chapel Cemetery.

Serving as casket bearers will be Brad Boon, Jonathan Anding, Chad Potts, Kristopher "Crockett" Dumler, Adam Davel and Derec Westbay.

Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com.  Gesche Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting Luke's family with Funeral arrangements.

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

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Obit: Hildebrandt, Annie L. (1975 - 2024)

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

Surnames: Hildebrandt, Lokre, Richardson, Gage, Guldan, Schroeder, Opelt

----Source: Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 4/19/2024

Hildebrandt, Annie L. (5 November 1975 – 17 April 2024)

Annie L. Hildebrandt left to be with the Angels at her home, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 17th. She was 48 years old.

Annie was the second child born to Tom and Donna Hildebrandt of Chili. She leaves behind her parents, sister, Heidi (Jeff) Lokre, sister, Kacie (Chad) Richardson, brother, Jake Hildebrandt and his fiancé, Michelle Gage. Annie also leaves behind her nieces and nephews; Derek Lokre, Breana Guldan, Brayden and Kylee Richardson, Jordan, Jasynn, Jaleigh and Jayvah Hildebrandt, and Drew and Ella Gage. Her best friend was Lori Tasse Schroeder.

Annie was born on November 5th,1975 and was a graduate of Marshfield Senior High School.

Annie loved listening to Madonna, liked the Wisconsin Badgers and going to Milwaukee Brewer games. She always looked forward to spending time up North at her dad's cabin. She enjoyed going out to eat and especially having her chicken nuck nucks. Annie loved any reason to go to a party, especially, her own birthday parties, which she reminded everyone of almost daily. Some of Annie's favorite things were one-dollar bills, swimming, 4-wheeling, coloring pictures and crocheting. Her favorite shows to watch (repeatedly) were The 3 Stooges, The Titanic and The Wizard of Oz.

Annie taught us to enjoy life and to find joy in each and every day. She was truly a wonderful treasure with courage and strength no one could measure. All those she touched knew they were blessed. She will be dearly missed by so many.

A Wake will be held at Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home, 1010 E. Veterans Parkway in Marshfield, Wisconsin on Thursday, April 25th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service to be held at 7:00 p.m.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Chili Corner's Bar and Grill, W894 US Highway 10, Chili, WI, on May 18th from 2-6 p.m.

The Hildebrandt family would like to thank the staff at Compassus Home Hospice, also Jeanie Opelt and Nancy Hildebrandt for their support with Annie.

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

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Bio: Olson, Donna – 50 Years With Clark Co. Choraliers (Apr 2024)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Olson, Myhrwold, Rueth

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 24 Apr 2024

In an age when participation in clubs and organizations is dwindling and it’s not uncommon for people to move several times throughout life (the average American moves 11.7 times in their lifetime), spending five decades with one organization is a rare accomplishment. However, that is exactly what Donna Olson of rural Greenwood has achieved. She is completing her 50th year of directing the Clark County Choraliers, and sang in the group for five years before that.

“Fifty years! Where have those years gone?” wrote Olson in an email. “Music has always been a big part of my life. I sang in high school choir, and played in and directed the concert band and pep band. We had a pastor’s wife who would say at any moment, ‘Let’s sing this morning!’ No warning!”

Olson began her time with the Choraliers in 1968 when her mentor and friend Adeline Myhrwold invited her to join. Back then, it was known as the Homemaker’s Chorus.

“I loved the singing and camaraderie,” Olson wrote. “In 1973, the Chorus needed a director, so I decided to give it a try. Little did I know how long this job was going to last!”

Now, as the director of the group, Olson chooses all the music for two concerts a year. The spring concert typically has 10-12 songs plus some special music by individuals. The next spring concert will be May 5.
“I always tried to pick a variety of music, including some musicals, patriotic, sacred and just fun things to do that would appeal to everyone,” wrote Olson. “For many years we would put on a concert for the Greenwood Elementary students in appreciation for us using their music room for rehearsals and to show the young people that music was more than just a class you had to attend in school. Kids loved our hand puppet song!

“Every spring and winter we went to a care facility or assisted living residence so we could put some joy in their day. Music is very therapeutic and the reactions on their faces made us feel good that we could share our love of music with others.”

The Choraliers have also done church tours, singing at four to five churches on a Sunday morning. In addition, they present a yearly Christmas concert with the Clark County Male Chorus, providing an opportunity to sing four-part music plus their usual three-part women’s music.

Olson said she was grateful that music has enriched her life for so long, and she’s been able to grow as a musician and person over her many years in the choir.

“All my musical training started in high school with devoted band and choir teachers. I’m so grateful that I have been able to use that training to lead women in song. I’ve learned right alongside them every rehearsal. Some had never performed in a concert setting. I hope that I made them feel comfortable and empowered,” she wrote.
“We’ve had some very talented people as our accompanist. Of course, my favorite one is my daughter! Jodi Rueth has been playing for us for many years along with teaching music for 30 years. Jodi and I enjoy singing together for church or concerts.”

Olson encouraged any woman who loves to sing to consider joining the group.

“Before COVID, our group was about 25 women. We have dwindled in numbers and welcome women of all ages to join us. Come and give it a try; that’s what I did 55 years ago!”

The Choraliers meet Monday nights at 7 p.m. at Greenwood Elementary School. The group starts practice in September for the Christmas concert, which is the first Sunday in December. They then take a break until mid-January, when they begin to practice for the spring concert, which is the first Sunday in May. The Choraliers take the summer off unless they’re invited to perform at a special event.