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Bio: Arndt, Son of Mr./Mrs. August (Birth - 1913)

 

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Arndt

 

----Source: Granton News (Granton, Clark County, Wis.) 11/14/1913

 

Arndt, Son of Mr./Mrs. August (Birth - 10 NOV 1913)

 

Born to Mr. and Mrs. August Arndt Monday, Nov. 10th, 1913, a son.


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BioM: Bartsch, Connie (1985)

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

Surnames: Bartsch, Steffens, Mertens, Meddaugh, Lavey, Helm, Stokka

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/3/1985

Bartsch, Connie (14 September 1985)

Connie Bartsch became the bride of Gene Steffens during an 8 p.m. ceremony on September 14, at Zion Lutheran Church, Granton. Rev. Maynard Stokka officiated at the service, music was provided by soloist Mark Lavey and accompanist Caroline Helm. The bride is the daughter of Merle and Jane Bartsch, Granton. Mr. Steffens is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Steffens, Appleton.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attired in a gown of cream faille, rimmed with lace and pearls, self-covered buttons and loops, and long full sleeves. An heirloom cameo pin was placed at the lace-trimmed throat of the bridal gown. She carried a cascade bouquet of white roses and ivy.

Kay Bartsch, of Milwaukee, was maid of honor, and Janice Mertens, Marshfield, was bridesmaid. Both wore gowns of blue taffeta with tulip skirts and Juliet collars. Their lace-trimmed nosegay bouquets held white roses, and yellow daisies.

The groom and his attendants, bestman Scott Steffens, and groomsman Jay Bartsch, wore gray suits. Ushers Rick Bartsch, Stevens Point, and Loren Meddaugh, Milwaukee, escorted guests into the church.

A reception and dance was held at Fannie’s Supper Club, Neillsville.

The bride is a 1985 graduate of UW-Oshkosh. The groom, a graduate of Fox Valley Technical School, is a systems analyst for Rockwell International. The couple will make their home in Oshkosh.


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BioM: Conner, Gretchen Melinda (1985)

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

Surnames: Conner, Fitzmaurice, Langreck, Zahn, Donahue, Kosmosky, Murphy, Gelhaus, Elmhorst, Henseler

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 9/19/1985

Conner, Gretchen Melinda (31 August 1985)

Fr. Joseph Henseler witnessed the exchange of wedding vows, on Saturday, August 31, between Gretchen Melinda Conner and Ricky Lee Fitzmaurice, both of Neillsville. Organist Mary Gelhaus and vocalist Lana Elmhorst provided music for the 2 p.m. ceremony, held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Neillsville. Parents of the couple are Jeanette Conner, Rt. 1 Chili; Wayne Conner, 801 Cherry St., Marshfield; Bernice Fitzmaurice, 209 Court St., Neillsville; and Jim Fitzmaurice, Rt. 1 Humbird.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a white dress featuring a fitted waistline accented with lace and pearls. Her fingertip veil was held by a wreath of silk flowers, trimmed with pearls. She carried a bouquet of fresh Chantilly roses, white carnations, baby’s breath and English Ivy.

Dixie Langreck, of Neillsville, attended the bride as matron of honor, and wore a burgundy gown. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Jerry Zahn and Mrs. Willima Donahue, both of Marshfield, and Marietta Conner, Chili. All were attired in lavender gowns and carried fresh orchids, white roses, and forget-me-nots. Flowered clips adorned their hair.

Bestman was Larry Kosmosky, Neillsville, and groomsmen were Roger Kosmosky, Jeff Fitzmaurice and David Murphy, all of Neillsville. Guests were escorted into the church by Mitchell Conner and Randy Fitzmaurice.

A dinner and dance, at the Neillsville American Legion, followed the wedding ceremony. Chaltry Studios arranged wedding photography.

Graduating from Marshfield High School, in 1982 and Mid-State Technical Institute, in 1985, the bride is a medical assistant. Employed as a foreman of Maintenance, at Nelson Muffler, the groom is a 1976 graduate of Neillsville High School. The groom planned a surprise wedding trip for the bride, following which they will reside in Neillsville.


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BioM: Hales, Grace Marie (1985)

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

Surnames: Hales, Irwin, Heath, Hilger, Hewitt, Moore, Parker, Lavey, Eibergen, Rowe, Stokka

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 9/26/1985

Hales, Grace Marie (14 September 1985)

Pastor Maynard Stokka of Zion American Lutheran Church, Granton, officiated at the marriage ceremony, on September 14, uniting Grace Marie Hales and Jerry Wayne Irwin. Organist Jay Parker and soloist and guitarist, Mark Lavey, provided music for the 3:30 p.m. service. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hales, Granton, and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Irwin, Bancroft.

Escorted to the altar by her parents, the bride wore a scoop-neck gown with ruffles of alencon lace, featuring a chapel train formed of cascading lace. Her small brim picture hat was accented by matching lace. She carried a silk bouquet of blue roses and white carnations, and baby’s breath with blue and white ribbons.

Eileen Hales, of Granton, was maid of honor, and bridesmaids were Linda Heath, Hancock, and Debby Hilger of Bancroft. All were attired in winter sky blue fantanza gowns with ruffled sleeves and bottom, accented by a small train. Their silk sprays of roses and daisies complemented the flowers in their hair.

The groom wearing a gray tuxedo with white ruffled shirt, was attended by bestman, Mike Hewitt, of
Wisconsin Rapids. Groomsmen Bob Heath, Hancock, and Tom Hilger, of Bancroft, wore matching gray tuxedos with blue ruffled shirts. Jay C. Hales, Joel Hales, and Kevin Moore ushered guests into the church for the ceremony.

A reception and dance at the Granton Sportsman’s Club followed the wedding. After a wedding trip to Northern Wisconsin, the couple will be at home at Rt.1 Plainfield.

A neighborhood bridal shower was given by Betty and Dawn Eibergen, Pam Eibergen, with Fern and Lori Rowe.

Employed at Riverview Manor, Wisconsin Rapids, the bride is a 1981 graduate of Granton High School. The groom graduated from Tri-County High School and is employed at Valley Irrigation, Plainfield.


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BioM: Hribar, Sandra A. (1985)

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

Surnames: Hribar, Susa, Kirn, Lindner, Rogstad, Diercks, Mavis, Gregorich, Wildish, Strack, Lesczynski

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 9/19/1985

Hribar, Sandra A. (6 September 1985)

Sandra A. Hribar became the bride of John P. Susa during an afternoon ceremony, September 6, at Holy Family Church, Willard. Father James Lesczynski officiated, and music was provided by organist Dawn Susa, and vocalists Laverne Gregorich and Cindy Wildish. Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Hribar, Sr., Willard, are parents of the bride. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Susa.

Escorted to the altar by her parents, the bride chose a white taffeta gown with re-embroidered alencon lace, high neckline, leg-o-mutton sleeves, and gracefully fitted Basque-waist bodice. The full skirt swept to a flowing chapel train. She carried a bouquet of pink roses.

Judy Hribar, Willard, was maid of honor, while Mrs. Jim (Janel) Kirn, and Carla Lindner, both of Greenwood, Kris Hribar, Eau Claire, served as bridesmaids. All were attired in gowns of shimmering candy pink fantanza, with ruffled scoop necklines, fitted Basque-waist bodice, and accented by matching flowered and flowing ruffled skirts. They carried teardrop silk flower bouquets in matching colors.

Rick Rogstad, Greenwood, was bestman; and attending groomsmen were Jim Susa, Rick Diercks, Dave Mavis, all of Greenwood, and Junior Hribar, Woodland, Texas. Fred Hribar, Conroe, Texas, and Don Susa, Spencer, seated guests for the ceremony.

Post wedding events were held at the Loyal American Legion. Wedding photography was performed by Strack Studios, Neillsville.

A marketing student at District I, in Eau Claire, the bride is a 1984 graduate of Greenwood High School. She worked on a part-time basis at Rocky Rocco’s. The groom is a graduate of Greenwood High School and District I, is employed by United Parcel Service and Menards. Following a wedding trip to Colorado, the couple will be at home in Eau Claire.


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BioM: Kalina, Barbara (1985)

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

Surnames: Kalina, Meacham, Matalas, Nicks, Gates, Domenasky, Opelt, Gates, Johnson, Hemmersbach

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 9/19/1985

Kalina, Barbara (27 July 1985)

Barbara Kalina, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Kalina, Sr., of Merrillan, and Jerry Meacham, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Meacham, Sr., of Tomah, were united in marriage on July 27, 1985. The 1:30 p.m. mass was at Immaculate Conception Church, in Alma Center, and was witnessed by Rev. Alfred Hemmersbach.

Maid of honor was Chris Kalina, the bride’s sister, and Steve Meacham, cousin of the groom, was bestman. Bridesmaids were Sandi Matalas, a friend of the bride, Kathy Nicks, sister of the groom, Brenda Gates, sister of the bride, and Lori Domenasky, friend of the bride.

Groomsmen were Clint Meacham, cousin of the groom, Ron Nicks, brother-in-law of the groom, Steve Kalina, brother of the bride, and Doug Opelt, a friend of the groom.

Miniature bride and groom were Bobby Jo Gates and Preston Kalina, niece and nephew of the bride. Train bearers were nieces of the bride, Gwen Kalina and Kerry Gates. Ushers were Martin Kalina, Jr., brother of the bride and Fred Johnson, brother-in-law of the groom.

Following the ceremony a reception and dance was held at the Inwood Ballroom, in Hatfield.

The couple are at home in Tomah, where the groom is employed at the Veterans Administration Hospital and the bride is employed in a Tomah store.


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BioM: Krapf, Sandra Jean (1985)

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

Surnames: Krapf, Toburen, Zorman, Hinker, Wildish, Smith, Marty, Hribar, Barr, Lesczynski, York

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 9/19/1985

Krapf, Sandra Jean (31 August 1985)

Fr. James Lesczynski and Rev. Alwyn York officiated at the August 31 wedding ceremony of Sandra Jean Krapf and Mark Allen Toburen, both of Plover. The Saturday afternoon service took place at Holy Family Catholic Church, Willard. Vocalist Jana Barr and organist Diane Zorman provided music. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Krapf, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Delmain Toburen, all of Rt. 2 Greenwood.

Escorted to the altar by her parents, the bride was attired in a satin gown with drop waist, high V-neck
In front and back and pearl encrusted bodice and Renaissance sleeves. Her cathedral train and skirt has sections of sposabella lace, which lined it in scallops along the bottom. The fingertip veil was held by a double wreath of white flowers, pearls, and appliques to match the dress. She carried a cascade bouquet of pink and white roses, with forget-me-nots and baby’s breath.

Rochelle Krapf, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Mitzi Zorman, La Crosse, Judy Hinker and Gina Hinker, both of Greenwood. All wore pink, off-the-shoulder, hooped dresses of satin, accented with an overlay of scalloped crystalline satin. Their hair wreaths were of pink roses, forget-me-nots, and baby’s breath. They held cascade bouquets of pink carnations, white roses, forget-me-nots, and baby’s breath.

Brother of the groom Dave Toburen was bestman; while Jim Wildish, Dave Hinker, and Rich Smith, all of Greenwood, served as groomsmen. Brad Marty, Plover, and Tom Hribar, Marshfield, escorted guests into the church.

A reception, dinner, and dance followed at the Loyal American Legion.

The bride is a hairstylist at Olympia Hair Designers, Stevens Point. She is a 1983 graduate of Greenwood High School. The groom, a 1982 graduate of Greenwood High School, and District I, of Eau Claire, in 1984, is employed at Transport Refrigeration ThermoKing, Plover. At home in Plover, the couple has planned a Florida trip at a future date.


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BioM: Kuechenmeister, Linda (1985)

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

Surnames: Kuchenmeister, Opelt, Bryan, Flynn, Gutenberger, Gurney, Harder, Buchholz, Beck, Strack, Henseler

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 9/19/1985

Kuechenmeister, Linda (14 September 1985)

Linda Kuechenmeister and Larry Opelt became husband and wife, on Saturday, September 14, during a nuptial ceremony at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Neillsville. Fr. Joseph Henseler officiated at the 1:30 p.m. service. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Kuechenmeister, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Opelt, all of Rt. 1 Neillsville, are parents of the couple.

Given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore a white taffeta gown with Juliet sleeves, alencon lace and embroidered bodice. The flounced, ruffled skirt was gathered with alencon lace to form a cathedral train. Her headpiece was a crown of pearls and floral wreath holding illusion veiling.

Barb Bryan, Neillsville, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Kelly Flynn, Madison, and Chris Gutenberger, Neillsville. All were attired in orchid taffeta dresses and carried silk bouquets of light and dark roses with yellow and white carnations. Flowergirl Katie Opelt was escorted by the ringbearer Bill Gurney.

Tobin Harder attended the groom as bestman, while Randy Buchholz and Rich Beck served as groomsmen. All are from Neillsville. Escorting guests into the church were Tom Opelt, Neillsville, and Mark Kuechenmeister, New Hope, Minnesota.

A reception followed at the American Legion Hall, Neillsville. Wedding photography was provided by Strack Photography.

The bride is a 1984 graduate of Neillsville High School. Engaged in farming, the groom graduated from Neillsville High School in 1978. Following a wedding trip to southern Wisconsin, the couple will reside at 617 West 7th Street, Neillsville.


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BioM: O’Connell, Theresa Marie (1985)

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

Surnames: O’Connell, Pflughoeft, Erickson, Vandeberg, Traxel, Coyle, Schoen, Hansen, Davis, Stanley, Chaltry, Ott

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/10/1985

O’Connell, Theresa Marie (21 September 1985)

Theresa Marie O’Connell became the bride of Dale Robert Pflughoeft, September 21, at United Methodist Church in Neillsville. Rev. Howard Ott officiated at the wedding ceremony and music was provided by Marie Stanley. Parents of the couple are Sharon O’Connell, Black River Falls, Wayne O’Connell, Granton, Don and Hazel Pflughoeft, Rt. 4 Neillsville.

Given in marriage by Roger Erickson, the bride was attended by maid of honor Barb Vandeberg, Granton, and bridesmaids Lori Pflughoeft, Neillsville, Lisa Traxel and Lisa Coyle, both of Granton. Bestman was Floyd Schoen; groomsmen were Duwayne O’Connell, Kelly Hansen and Paul Davis.

A reception and dance, held at the Granton Sportsman’s Club, followed the wedding ceremony. Chaltry Studios, Spencer, handled wedding photography.

A 1984 graduate of Black River Falls High School, the bride is employed as a waitress at the Country Pines Supper Club. The groom, currently engaged in farming, is a 1980 graduate of Neillsville High School. Following a wedding trip to Tennessee, the couple is at home at Rt. 3 Neillsville.


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BioM: Taylor, Bernadette (1985)

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

Surnames: Taylor, Lewis

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 9/26/1985

Taylor, Bernadette (14 September 1985)

Bernadette Taylor and Bradley Lewis became husband and wife on September 14, during a 1:30 p.m. ceremony held at the United Methodist Church, Neillsville.

 

 

 


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