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Bio: Hediger, Clara (Scholarship - 1985)

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

Surnames: Hediger, Schneider

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/4/1985

Hediger, Clara (Scholarship - 1985)

Clara Hediger, daughter of Charlotte Schneider, Neillsville, based on her outstanding academic record, has been award a United Church of Christ (UC) Pastor’s-Presidential Scholarship, worth $3,000, and a Kohler Foundation Scholarship, worth $1,500, to attend Lakeland College this fall.

UCC Pastor’s-Presidential scholarships are awarded to new Lakeland students who are members of a UCC congregation, have been nominated by his or her pastor, and have held a grade-point average of 3.5 or better at their previous schools. Kohler Foundation scholarships are awarded to students who have been recommended by a Lakeland faculty member, based upon a 3.0 grade-point average or better. The $1,000-per-year UCC Pastor’s-Presidential and the $500-per-year Kohler awards are renewable if the student maintains these grade-point averages,

Hediger graded within the top 10 of her class from Neillsville High School in 1984. She was listed in “Who’s Who Among American High School Students” for two years, was a member of the German Club, and served as captain of the cross country and track teams. She is transferring to Lakeland, where she will major in early childhood education, from the Child Care Program at District One in Eau Claire.

Lakeland is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the United Church of Christ. Founded in 1862, the college serves around 900 students and is located about 10 miles northwest of Sheboygan.

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Bio: Heil, Donna (Engagement - 1985)

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

Surnames: Heil, Kuhn

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 5/16/1985

Heil, Donna (Engagement - 1985)

Announcement is made of the engagement of Donna Heil, Marathon, daughter of Rita Heil and the late Walter Heil, to Richard Kuhn, Neillsville, son of Ernest and Jean Kuhn. Donna is employed at Neillsville Memorial Hospital and Richard is farming at Neillsville. A June 1985 wedding is planned.

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Bio: Koula, Cindy (College acceptance - 1985)

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

Surnames: Koula, Sorenson

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 5/23/1985

Koula, Cindy (College acceptance - 1985)

Cindy Koula, daughter of Dennis and Merna Koula, 120 W. 20th St., Neillsville, has been accepted to attend the 6th Annual Science Summer Institute at the UW-Eau Claire campus, July 8-19. She has enrolled in experimental psychology, one of the 12 courses offered. Sponsored by the UW-Eau Claire and the Eau Claire Association for High Potential Children, Inc., the institute is designed to develop the full potential of aspiring young scientists, aged 12-16.

Each course includes 50 hours of instruction and laboratory activities, and enrollment is limited to 18 students. “The emphasis of all our courses is on the laboratory and ‘hands on’ activities,” says Dr. Juanita Sorenson, director of the institute.

Students must be recommended by two teachers or advisors. More than 200 students, from 90 communities, will study this year at the Science Summer Institute.

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Bio: Koula, Eric (National Award Winner - 1985)

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

Surnames: Koula, Preuss, Meurett

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 5/23/1985

Koula, Eric (National Award Winner - 1985)

Eric Koula, son of Dennis and Merna Koula, 120 W. 20th St., Neillsville, and grandson of Carl and Leola Preuss, Ogdensburg, has been named a 1985 United States National Award winner in art. He is a student at Neillsville High School.

Nominated by his art instructor, Mr. Meurett, Eric’s selection was based on academic performance and dedication to excellence and achievement. His biography will appear in the nationally published United States Achievement Academy Official Yearbook.

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Bio: Steiner, Ann (P.E.O. Scholarship - 1985)

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

Surnames: Steiner

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 5/30/1985

Steiner, Ann (P.E.O. Scholarship - 1985)

Ann Steiner, Salutatorian of the class of Granton High School, has been awarded a $200 scholarship by the P.E.O. Sisterhood of Neillsville. Steiner, who plans to major in business at UW-Eau Claire, was selected on the basis of scholarship, extracurricular activities, and character. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Steiner of Granton.

This is the first scholarship offered by Neillsville’s P.E.O. chapter which was organized in September 1984. P.E.O., a philanthropic, educational organization encourages education through its Educational Lund, Cottey College, International Peace Scholarships, and Program for Continuing Education.

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BioM: DeMert, Debbie Lea (1985)

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

Surnames: DeMert, Spiegel, Raine, Schultz, Pulju, Butts, Miller, Langreck, Beyer, Smagacz, Hediger, Reinart, Urlaub, Resong, Elmhorst, Henseler

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 5/16/1985

DeMert, Debbie Lea (11 May 1985)

Fr. Joseph Henseler officiated during the 1:30 ceremony, Saturday, May 11, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Neillsville, joining Debbie Lea DeMert and James Allen Spiegel in marriage. The bride, daughter of Beverly and James Raine, 415 W. 5th, Neillsville, was escorted down the aisle by her father to the accompaniment of organist Ronald Resong and vocalist Bill Elmhorst. Gerri and Gabby Schultz are parents of the groom.

Attired in a long sleeved, lace appliqued white dress with sweetheart neckline trimmed in sequins and seed pearls, the bride carried a bouquet of pink, white and purple roses. Her maid of honor, Shelly Pulju, Madison, attendants Mrs. Randy Butts, Mrs. Jeff Miller, Mrs. Roger Langreck, all of Neillsville, and Miss Kay DeMert, La Crosse, wore off the shoulder lavender print chiffon dresses, trimmed in lace. Their silk bouquets held lavender roses and mums. Lacy Beyer served as flower girl escorted by ring bearer Joshua Butts.

The groom’s white tuxedo was complimented by those of the best man, Jim Smagacz, Neillsville, groomsmen Jeff Miller, Randy Hediger, Lee Reinart, all of Neillsville, and John Urlaub, Marshfield, who were dressed in silver. Wedding guests were escorted in on the arm of Kevin DeMert or Randy Butts.

Following the nuptials, a reception was held at the Wild Cat Inn and a dance at the American Legion Hall. After a wedding trip to Florida, the newlyweds will reside at 511 West 7th St., Neillsville.

A graduate of Neillsville High School in 1982, and Mid-State Technical Institute, Wisconsin Rapids, in 1983, the bride is a cosmetologist at the Carousel Beauty Salon, Loyal. The groom is a 1979 graduate of the same school and is a construction worker for Tesmer Construction Corporation.

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BioM: Kernz, Susan Marie (1985)

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

Surnames: Kernz, Oldham, Meyer, Toelle, Stankey, Immerfall, Resong, Holt, Thoma, Ott

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 5/30/1985

Kernz, Susan Marie (25 May 1985)

Rev. Howard Ott performed the May 25 2:30 p.m. marriage ceremony, at United Methodist Church, joining Susan Marie Kernz and Douglas Lee Oldham as husband and wife. Susan is the daughter of Mrs. Irene Kernz, Rt. 4 Neillsville, and
the late Phillip Kernz. Douglas is the son of mr. and Mrs. Walter Oldham, 1017 Grand Avenue, Neillsville.

Edward Kernz, brother of the bride, escorted her to the altar while accompanist Ronald Resong and vocalists Stacey Holt and Dawn Thoma performed.

Bridal attendants were Cindy Meyer, Neillsville, who served as maid of honor, and bridesmaid Kristine Kernz, of Neillsville. Attending the groom were bestman, Mike Toelle and groomsman Dennis Oldham, both of Neillsville. Guests were escorted into the church on the arms of ushers Tom Stankey and Ray Immerfall.

Following the ceremony, a dinner and reception was held at the Neillsville American Legion, with dancing later at the Silver Dome Ballroom. Wedding photography was provided by Strack Photography, of Neillsville.

The couple are both 1982 graduates of Neillsville High School. Douglas is employed at Nelson Muffler. They are making their home in Neillsville.

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BioM: Marriage Licenses (May - 1985)

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

Surnames: Thompson, Esper, Wilbur. Reit, Spiegel, DeMert, Bangart, Schwer, Zschernitz, Darling, Oldham, Kernz, Polzin, Shelley, Larocque, Deinhammer, Bowen, Mercier, Hennes, Dietrich, Pawlak, Miller, Current, Matthews, Conrad

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 5/9/1985

Marriage Licenses (May - 1985)

Thor E. Thompson, of Curtiss, to Konnie L. Esper, Town of Hull, Marathon County, to be married at Curtiss, May 18.

Ricky J. Wilbur, to Debra L. Reit, both of Village of Unity, to be married at Neillsville, May 11.

James A. Spiegel, to Debbie Lea DeMert, both of Neillsville, to be married at Neillsville, May 11.

DuWayne R. Bangart, to Veronica A. Schwer, both of Town of Fremont, to be married at Chili, May11.

Terry P. Zschernitz, to Rhonda J. Darling, both of City of Neillsville. No location or date of marriage given.

Douglas L. Oldham, Neillsville, to Susan M. Kernz, Town of York, to be married at Neillsville, May 25.

Dennis R. Oldham, Town of Pine Valley to Linda M. Polzin, Town of Hewett, to be married in Neillsville, May 18.

Kevin A. Shelley, to Susan T. Larocque, both of Village of Unity, to be married at Unity, May 18.

Ernest Deinhammer, Town of Dewhurst, to Marjory J. Bowen, of Black River Falls. No place or date given for marriage.

David E. Mercier, Town of Colby to Dawn M. Hennes, Town of Unity, to be married at Colby, May 25.

Matthew K. Dietrich, to Nancy R. Pawlak, both of Thorp, to be married at Thorp, May 18.

Frederick J. Miller, Howell, Michigan, to Donna C. Current, New Hudson, Michigan, to be married at Withee, May 6.

Monty L. Mathews, Dodge City, Kansas, to Susan K. Conrad, of Abbotsford, to be married at Abbotsford, May 11.

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BioM: Marriage Licenses (May/June - 1985)

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

Surnames: Strigel, Anderegg, Bonk, Goebel, Pszeniczny, Zukowski, Kuehling. Ensign, Vollrath, Tauschek, Czarnecki, Pogodzinski, Hiles, Luedtke, Esselman, Poehnelt, Slowiak, Kohlnhofer, Loomer, Cole, Short, Chadwick, Burzynski, Rhyner, Dettmann, Goessl

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 5/23/1985

Marriage Licenses (May/June - 1985)

Dale K. Strigel, Town of Cameron, Wood Co., to Carol Sue Anderegg, Town of York, to be married at Christie, June 1.

Brian A. Bonk to Cheryl A. Goebel, both of Owen, to be married at Medford, June 1.

Ray Pszeniczny, Jr., Town of Reseburg, to Kathryn M. Zukowski, Owen, to be married at Owen, June 8.

Lloyd J. Kuehling, Town of Unity, to Lynette A. Ensign, of Abbotsford, to be married at Unity, May 25.

DeWayne W. Vollrath, of Greenwood, to Billie J. Tauschek, of Marshfield, to be married at Greenwood May 24.

Joseph Czarnecki, to Theresa Pogodzinski, both of Town of Butler, to be married at Neillsville, May 24.

Mark William Hiles, Town of Grant, to Julie Ann Luedtke, of Neillsville, to be married at Neillsville, May 23.

Michael A. Esselman, to Barbara M. Poehnelt, both of Abbotsford, to be married at Wausau, June 14.

Daniel T. Slowiak, Thorp, to Renee M. Kohlnhofer, of Medford, to be married at Greenwood, June 1.

Harry T. Loomer, Jr., Town of Stanley, Barron Co. to Barbara A. Cole, Town of Levis, to be married at Neillsville, May 25.

Glenn S. Short, Town of Grant, to Carole M. Chadwick, City of Neillsville, to be married at Neillsville, no date given.

Kevin Kirk Burzynski, Town of Thorp, to Theresa Marie Rhyner, Town of Withee, to be married at Taft, May 16.

Darrel W. Dettmann, to Ruth H. Goessl, both of Village of Withee, to be married at Neillsville, May 24.

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