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Bio: Poeschel, Bill (Donations - 2023)

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

Surnames: Poeschel

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 11/8/2023

Poeschel, Bill (Donations - 2023)



Volunteer firefighter Bill Poeschel relaxes while donating double reds during the American Red Cross Blood Drive held Oct. 30, at the Neillsville American Legion. “I started donating blood when I was a teen,” said Poeschel. “I have O-negative blood, and my wife convinced me to donate double-reds so I can help more people with my donations.” With Poeschel’s donation Monday, he had donated over 23 gallons altogether. An American Red Cross representative stated nine appointments were scheduled for double-red donations. The next blood drive will be Jan. 3, 2024, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To make an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767.

 

Nancy Curtin/Clark County Press


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BioM: Marriage Licenses (Nov - 2023)

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

Surnames: Hershberger, Gingerich, Halbleib, Lantto

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 11/8/2023

Marriage Licenses (Nov - 2023)

Henry E. Hershberger, Township of Loyal, to Susan J. Gingerich, Township of Sherman, Nov. 2, at the Township of Sherman.

Austin S. Halbleib, to Lauryn M. Lantto, both of Township of Reseburg, Nov. 1, in Taylor Co.

Enos E. Hershberger, Marquette Co., to Saloma E. Gingerich, Township of Loyal, Nov. 9, at Township of Loyal.


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Church: Neillsville - Immanuel Evang. Lutheran (Hosts Mission Festival - 2023)

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

Surnames: Lindner, Wilke, Ormond, Thoma

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 11/8/2023

Neillsville-Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran (Hosts Mission Festival - 2023)

Globe Church Holds Mission Festival

By June Thompson

When it comes to supporting people in need, it is churches, pastors and congregations that make it their mission to provide help to individuals or groups of people that need financial assistance and spiritual support.

Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Globe recently hosted their annual Mission Festival Oct. 29. This event welcomed guest speaker, Pastor Daniel Lindner. The pastor spoke of helping young people stay connected to God and their community after they leave home to pursue college or military careers. His personal mission is campus ministries.

With 43 campus ministries, Pastor Nathan Wilke called Lindner a “missionary for young people.”
Wilke has known Lindner since 1992.

“We went to high school and college together,” Wilke said.

Linder’s goal is to bring awareness to what is going on in the synod and what he can do for kids going to college.

Wilke would like his congregation to “learn something new from God’s kingdom, and support others who do the [ministry] work.”

Wilke is thankful to the congregation for their generosity and hopes the college kids stay connected to God. He and the confirmation class have plans to send care packages to the college kids. There are four members of the Immanuel Lutheran congregation in college.

The annual Mission Festival, held Oct. 29, has been held longer than most people know. Over a hundred people attended this traditional service that has been ongoing yearly and included a dinner meal prepared by the Ladies Guild.

Lana Ormond, church member for more than 70 years, was one of many ladies preparing the meal.
“We donate to missions/charities,” Ormond said.

There are two different mission/charities that receive donations from the Mission Festival. The visiting pastor selects a mission/charity, and the Ladies Guild chooses a charity.

“One year, we donated to a church family in need,” Ormond said.

She has always been in the Ladies Guild. The goal of the Ladies Guild is to raise extra money to do projects.

Bonnie Thoma, lifelong church member and president of the Ladies Guild, stated there were donations received for the Mission Festival meal.

“IGA donated 60 lbs. of carrots, Schmitty’s on Main donated the beef tips,” Thoma said.

Members of the Ladies Guild donated food and their time preparing the meal.

All the support and donations for charities given from congregations, community members and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is ongoing. The Ladies Guild’s goal is to have support and raise a good amount of money for mission charities.

For more information about the Fall Bazaar held Nov. 12, contact Pastor Nathan Wilke, pastorwilke@gmail.com.


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News: Neillsville - Smiling for Samuel Foundation (Walk - 2023)

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

Surnames: Strangfeld, Stump

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 11/8/2023

Smiling for Samuel Foundation (Walk - 2023)

The Smi ling for Samuel Foundation hosted its fourth year of the Walk to Remember Oct. 14 to commemorate founders Lee and Sierra Strangfeld’s son, Samuel Lee, who lived a short life of three hours. The foundation was started to help them to come to terms with their son’s passing, help them heal from the tragedy, bring awareness of T-18 to others and help support and offe3r guidance to other parents dealing with infant loss. “I’m excited to see our event getting bigger each year, especially with the number of those out-of-state friends and family who travel to join us,” Sierra Strangfeld said. There were two routes 3k and 5 k to walk. Participants were given white carnations to either take home or place in the monument’s crib. Sierra Strangfeld, with her niece, welcomed all participants, explaining where to begin, the two routes available and to gather at the “I knew You in the Womb” monument in the cemetery at the end. Lindsay Stump and Sierra Strangfeld were the first to arrive at the cemetery.

(Four Photos by Nancy Curtin/Clark County Press were shown from the event.)


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Obit: Johnson, LeRoy Edwin (1949 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Johnson, Waterman, Benjegerdes, Seebruck, Haakenson, Snyder, Emmerich

----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Abbotsford, Clark Co., WI) 11/8/2023

Johnson, LeRoy Edwin (11 May 1949 – 5 November 2023)

LeRoy Edwin Johnson, 74, of Owen, died November 5, 2023, peacefully at home with his wife and Hope Hospice nurse Kelsey at his side after a valiant battle against cancer.

LeRoy was born on May 11, 1949, to Elmer and Phyllis Johnson in Wisconsin Rapids at Riverview Hospital. LeRoy graduated from Lincoln High School, Wis Rapids in 1967. He served in the Navy aboard the USS Eugene A. Greene as a boiler man. LeRoy met his future wife at JC Penney in Marshfield. There was a store policy against associates dating; Leroy went out the back door, Janine out the front and they met at a fast food joint for lunch. They were married on September 28, 1974, at the Colby United Methodist Church.

When the Rapids Mall was built, LeRoy was chosen to manage the men's department. He later sold cars for Brostrom-Kickert in WR, and M&H Chevrolet in Medford. He spent his final years before retirement at Marathon Cheese. LeRoy had a great love of cars. For many years he took pictures for the WR Daily Tribune of short track and Nascar races. After a trip to Pocono where the spectators stood the whole race, Janine said that was enough in person racing for her. LeRoy helped Tyler with his go kart racing by hauling the kart on the back of the little red Chevy truck. On a flower shopping expedition Janine spotted a 1954 Chevy Belair for sale. LeRoy jumped at the chance and that began many years of car shows, some awards and a new “family” of car enthusiasts. “Big Papa” always had a beer ready to share with friends. LeRoy wasn't one to show a great deal of emotion, but the smirk on his face said it all. LeRoy was the commander of the American Legion Post #9, bowled on several league teams, shot pool every chance he got and had a HUGE collection of racing memorabilia.

The past few years of his life, LeRoy taught us that care giving is a very important job, that family and friends make the burden lighter, and that our ability to give and accept love is not diminished even though our physical health might be.

Survivors include his wife, Janine of Owen; his mother, Phyllis (Paul) Waterman of Marshfield; his mother-in-law, Marlene Benjegerdes of Colby; his stepsister, Michelle Seebruck of Pittsville; two nephews and one niece. Missing him greatly are his children, Aimee (Travis) Haakenson of Medford and Tyler (Ailea) Johnson of Batesville, AK. He is further survived by four grandchildren: Shaynea (Tim Snyder) of Abbotsford, Vance Haakenson, Audree Haakenson of Medford and Nakiaya Johnson of Batesville. He is also survived by a great-grandson, Axel Emmerich of Abbotsford.

He was preceded in death by his father and a grandson, Aspen.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 24, 2023, at Maurina Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of service on Friday. Military Honors will be provided by the Colby VFW Post #2227.

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


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Obit: Krause, Carol Stephanie (1944 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Krause, Horehled, Grams, Schulz McFarlane, Schlinsog, Quast

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 11/8/2023

Krause, Carol Stephanie (1 October 1944 – 4 November 2023)

Carol Stephanie Krause, 79, of Markesan, passed away peacefully November 4, 2023.

Carol was born to Ernest and Vivian Horehled on October 1, 1944, in Neillsville. She married her beloved, late Roger Krause on August 22, 1964, and they had two wonderful sons, where they lived in Neillsville, Marshfield, and Sparta before settling in Markesan.

Carol worked for the Clark County Court house in Neillsville before her, and Roger partnered with JG Hull Excavating in 1974. For a short term the company then became K&H Excavating, and shortly after, the company became known as Krause Excavating Inc. Carol and Roger purchased the Horehled family farm in the early 1980’s where Roger would fly the family and household pets on the weekends to conduct farm duties. In 1989 they expanded their business and purchased Wendt’s Sewer & Excavating. Carol was the Office Manager to their businesses.

Carol will be forever remembered as a straightforward, hard-working woman. She enjoyed her two farms, horses, household pets, traveling, gardening and working in the yard. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Fairwater.

In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Roger Krause on October 22, 2023, two brothers-in-laws – Wallace Krause and Richard Quast.

Carol is survived by her two sons, Allan Krause and Neil (Melanie) Krause; granddaughter, Gemma (Colten) Grams; two step-grandsons, Dulton (Jessica) Schulz and Riley Schulz; two great-step grandchildren, Aspen and Waylon; two sisters, Helen (Dick) McFarlane, Joannie (Randy) Schlinsog; Brother-in-law, Kenneth (Marlynn) Krause, Sister-in-law, Kathlean Quast; and 17 nieces and nephews.

A special thank you goes to the Staff at the Barrett House in Ripon and SSM Hospice for taking care of Carol.

Visitation for Carol will take place Thursday, November 9, 2023, from 2:30 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 4:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 181 S. Main St. Markesan. The burial will take place on Friday, November 10, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. at Neillsville City Cemetery, Maple Rd. Neillsville. Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Markesan is honored to be serving the family.


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Obit: Krause, Roger Allan (1943 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Krause, Horehled, Grams, Schulz, Quast, McFarlane

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 11/8/2023

Krause, Roger Allan (25 May 1943 – 22 October 2023)

Roger Allan Krause, 80 of Markesan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 22, 2023.

Roger was born to Carl and Leona Krause on May 25, 1943, in Neillsville. He married Carol Horehled on August 22, 1964, and they had two wonderful sons where they lived in Neillsville, Marshfield, and Sparta before settling in Markesan.

Roger worked for Rollohome in Marshfield. Roger and Carol then partnered with JG Hull Excavating in 1974 for a short term the company then became K&H Excavating and shortly after, the company became known as Krause Excavating Inc. Roger and Carol purchased the Horehled Family Farm in the early 1980’s where Roger would work on the weekends. In 1989 they decided to expand their Excavating business and purchased Wendt’s Sewer and Excavating in Kingston. Roger was a precision Drag Line Operator and Excavator.

Roger will be forever remembered as a hard-working, quiet, caring man. He enjoyed farming, hunting, motorcycling, snowmobiling, skiing, and on the weekends, he would fly the family and house pets to the farm. He was a member to the Zion Lutheran Church in Fairwater.

In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by his brother, Wallace Krause and brother-in-law, Richard Quast.

Roger is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carol Krause; two sons, Allan Krause and Neil (Melanie) Krause; granddaughter, Gemma (Colten) Grams; two step-grandsons, Dulton (Jessica) Schulz and Riley Schulz; two great-step-grandchildren, Aspen and Waylon; brother, Kenneth (Marlynn) Krause, sister, Kathlean Quast; two sisters-in-law, Helen (Dick) McFarlane and Joannie (Randy) Schlinsog; and 17 nieces and nephews.

A special thank you goes to the Staff at the Barrett House in Ripon and SSM Hospice for taking care of Roger.

Visitation for Roger will take place on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 6:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 181 S. Main St. Markesan, WI. Burial will take place on Friday, October 27, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. Neillsville City Cemetery, Maple Rd. Neillsville. Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Markesan is honored to be serving the family.


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Obit: Mews, Marlene Y. (1934 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Mews, Schmidt, Dobbe, Strupp, Klawitter, Segura, Kollath, Rasmussen, Neubauer, Coulthurst, Amos, Pingel

----Source: Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 11/8/2023

Mews, Marlene Y. (12 October 1934 – 6 November 2023)

Marlene Y. Mews, age 89, of Marshfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023, at the Marshfield Medical Center.

Marlene was born on October 12, 1934, in Loyal, to Edd and Agnes (Schmidt) Dobbe. She graduated from Loyal high school in Loyal. She married Walter "Foxie" Mews on October 4, 1958, in Loyal. They had 46 wonderful years together.

Marlene worked at "MEWD" Marshfield Utilities for many years. She was the payroll clerk, and everyone loved her when she delivered their paychecks. Grandma "Yaya", as her great grandchildren affectionately called her, had many interests. She loved going to the casino, taking bus trips and playing sheepshead. She attended many sports events and choir concerts with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her son Todd (Sylvia) Mews, her daughter Tammy (Norbert) Strupp. Her grandchildren Ryan (Rachael) Mews, Craig Mews, Jamie Strupp, Kelly (Matt) Klawitter. Her great-grandchildren Amber, Garrett Mews, Braxton, Tayson, Lennox Klawitter and many nieces, nephews and great friends. She is also survived by Jennifer "Stuer" Segura, a special person of the family.

She is further survived by her sisters-in-laws Dona Kollath, Marlene Rasmussen, Marie Mews, Jenny Mews and her brother-in-law Ron (Arlene) Mews.

She was predeceased by her husband Walter, son Terry Mews, her sisters Virginia Neubauer, Shirley Coulthurst, her brothers-in-laws Jerry Mews, Lloyd Mews, Gerald Kollath, Doug Rasmussen, Victor Neubauer, niece Deb Amos and step grandson Jason Strupp.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hewitt with the Rev. Dean Pingel officiating. A visitation for family and friends will take place at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at Brooklawn Memorial Garden Cemetery.


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Obit: Gutowski, Rose Marie (1939 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Gutowski, Brinas, Bryniarski, Holder, Eslinger, Emery, Antony, Ciacanelli

----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Thorp, Clark Co., WI) 11/6/2023

Gutowski, Rose Marie (1 October 1939 – 4 November 2023)

Rose M. Gutowski, age 84, of Thorp, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.

Rose Marie Bryniarski was born on October 1, 1939, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Edward and Mary (Brinas) Bryniarski. When she was a young girl, her family moved to Lublin, where she attended Lublin Grade School. During her high school years, she worked at her parent's bar south of Thorp, Ed & Mary's, now Brewster's. She graduated from Thorp High School in 1958, and in the Spring of 1959, moved with her family to California. She was united in marriage to Raymond B. Gutowski on June 23, 1959, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Covina, CA. She was a homemaker and started raising their family, at the same time attending school to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. They moved back to Stanley, in 1973 where she worked at the Thorp Courier and waitressed, later moving to Thorp in 1979.

She had many interests, but especially enjoyed bowling, reading and listening to music, traveling, going for car rides, and playing cards. She was a member of St. Bernard-St. Hedwig Catholic Church and its PCCW.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond, of Owen; three children: Michael of Eau Claire, Beverly Gutowski of Eau Claire, and Ray (Sharon) of Plover; nine grandchildren: Krystal (Dustin) Holder, Shaylee Gutowski, Nichole Gutowski, David Eslinger, Sheri Eslinger, Kala Emery, Benjamin (Anna) Gutowski, and Adam Gutowski; 11 great-grandchildren: Kristian, Gracelynn, David, Kolton, Ava, Ryker, Keagan, Deacon, Brinley, Kyren, and Cyprian; two sisters: Camille Taylor and Esther (Richard) Ciancanelli, both of Missouri; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Rose was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 10, 2023, at St. Bernard-St. Hedwig Catholic Church in Thorp, with Rev. Stanley Michael Antony officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until time of service. A Celebration of Life with a small lunch will be held in the church basement following the service. Burial will take place in Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, WI at a later date.


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Obit: Springfield, Allen LaVern (1934 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Schneider, Buss

----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Greenwood, Clark Co., WI) 11/10/2023

Springfield, Allen LaVern (16 August 1934 – 30 October 2023) With Flag

Allen L. Schneider, age 89, of Greenwood, passed away at his home on Monday, October 30, 2023.

Allen LaVern Schneider was born on August 16, 1934, in the Town of Green Grove, rural Curtiss, to Robert H. and Anna A. (Buss) Schneider. He was raised and received his education in Greenwood, graduating from Greenwood High School in 1952. After high school, Al attended Wausau University Extension in Wausau. He enlisted into the U.S. Army on August 8, 1957, and served with the 50th Airborne Signal Battalion, 82nd Airborne in Fort Bragg, NC, where he repaired teletype equipment until his honorable discharge on August 7, 1959. After returning home, Al moved to Milwaukee where he worked for Western Electric as an electrician until retiring in 1989. He moved back to Greenwood and resided there until his death.

He was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ, and had many interests, but especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, collecting just about anything, and he was an avid reader.

Al is survived by five brothers: Robert of Stoughton, David of De Pere, Tom of Queensland, Townsville, Australia, Jerry of Rice Lake, and John of Marshfield; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Allen was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will be held at Immanuel United Church of Christ, rural Greenwood, on December 2, 2023, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service. He will be laid to rest next to his parents in the Greenwood City Cemetery.


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Obit: Treffert, Roger Walter (1933 - 2023)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
 
Surnames: Treffert, Dietsch, Czubakowski, O’Brien, Dahl, Kirker, Harrellson, Schaeffel, Andersen

----Source: Life Tributes Funeral Home (Spencer, Clark Co., WI) 11/9/2023

Treffert, Roger Walter (2 November 1933 – 6 November 2023)

Roger Treffert, 90, of Curtiss, passed away peacefully under the care of Heartland Hospice, on Monday, November 6th, 2023, in Colby.

Roger was born on November 2nd, 1933, in Wausau to Walter and Leona Treffert. He grew up in Menomonee Falls, and graduated from Menomonee Falls High School in 1951.

Roger married Diane Dietsch in August of 1953 and they resided in Pewaukee, where they raised three sons: Randy, Raymond, and Ralph. During his time in Pewaukee, he was a Machinist at Milwaukee Hydraulics.

In 1971, Roger and Diane purchased a Dairy Farm and moved their family of five to Curtiss, where Roger would live for the next 50 years of his life. Roger enjoyed hunting, fishing, and woodworking, but his favorite hobby of all was milking cows. Roger’s best work was being a Dairy Farmer, and he dedicated himself to this career for 26 years.

In 1997, Roger sold his cows to end his profession as a dairy farmer and became a CNA. He also developed an interest in Real Estate and obtained his Real Estate License.

Roger was very dedicated to his Christian faith and enjoyed reciting and teaching others the word of God. Roger was a devoted member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Dorchester, where he sat in the same church pew for several decades.

Roger was stable, strong, and passionate about his work and past times. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was also known for having great hair and a perfectly trimmed beard. Roger enjoyed crafting puzzles, fidgets, and gadgets using everyday objects around the farm, and enjoyed watching others attempt to solve the puzzles he’d build. When he wasn’t engineering new ideas or milking cows, Roger could be found in the woods on his Curtiss property, chopping wood for his stove, and finding new trails to explore. He was a captivating storyteller and loved spending time with his grandkids, teaching them about life on the farm. His family loved hearing him play his concertina, and his dog loved to howl along.

Roger is survived by his sons: Raymond (Cindy) Treffert of Stanley, and Ralph (Feleicia) Treffert of Spencer, grandchildren Amber (Jeriame) Czubakowski, Brianne (Mike) O’Brien, Caitlin (Scott) Dahl, and Holly Kirker (Alex Harrellson), and great-grandchildren, Zeke, Evelyn, Emmett, Jane, Raymond, Lexi, Malakai, Conor, and Charlie.

Roger is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Leona Treffert, his wife, Diane (Dietsch) Treffert, his sister, Ramona (Treffert) Schaeffel, and his son Randy Treffert, and many other beloved relatives.

A funeral service for Roger will be held at 11 A.M. on Monday, November 13th, 2023, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Dorchester. Rev. Shawn Andersen will officiate. A visitation will be held at the church in Dorchester beginning at 9 A.M. until the time of service. A luncheon will follow. The burial service will be held at Athens Lutheran Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Peter Lutheran Church.

Visit www.lifetributesfuneralhome.com  to share thoughts and condolences.

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