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Obit: Barteck, Elaine Jeannette (1943- 2023)

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

Surnames: Barteck, Woods, Cole, Manske, Rajaofera

----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home Owen, Clark Co., WI) 9/11/2023

Barteck, Elaine Jeannette (30 March 1943 – 8 September 2023)

Elaine Jeannette (Cole) Barteck went to be with her Lord, surrounded by her family, on Friday, September 8th having fought a courageous 16 year battle with carcinoid cancer. She was under the tender care of St. Croix Hospice for the last few days of her life at the Clark County Rehab and Living Center.

Elaine was born in Sturgeon Bay on March 30, 1943, to Ruth M. (Woods) and Maynard M. Cole. She graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School, Sheboygan County Teacher’s College and the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point with a degree in lower elementary education.

She married the love of her life, Noel K. Barteck on June 11, 1966, at Fountain Park Church, Sheboygan. Noel and Elaine made a “temporary” move to Owen in 1967. Together they raised two wonderful sons, Robert (Kristine) Barteck, Wisconsin Rapids & John (Jeannette) Barteck, La Crosse.

Elaine and Noel were also blessed with four grandchildren: Andrew (Abigale) Barteck, Wisconsin Rapids, & Jessica Barteck, attending U. W. La Crosse, Matthew (Kayla) Barteck, Cottage Grove, & Emily (Nick) Manske, Stoddard, and four Great Grandchildren: Peyton, Hunter, Hayes and Lilly .

Elaine taught lower elementary at Two Creeks, Glenbeulah, the Owen-Withee Public School; St. Louis in Dorchester; and St. Mary’s in Colby. After retiring from teaching she worked at the Owen Public Library until her retirement.

She was an active member of the Owen United Church of Christ where she served as Financial Secretary, sang in the choir, played piano occasionally for church services, taught Sunday School, and also was a member of the church board for many years

She dearly loved her family and her many friends who were her “chosen” family.

Elaine was an avid camper, having been introduced to tent camping on her honeymoon. She loved to get together and play games and cards with her friends; she also loved spending quality time with her children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren. For many years she was the “main chef” for the “Barteck Hunting Lodge” when all the family would come up for deer hunting. In later years the family provided most of the food for deer camp, but Elaine usually worried if there would be enough, or a big enough variety. She would be planning menus months in advance of any major family gathering.
Elaine is survived by her family, named above, and all her many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the United Church of Christ in Owen. Pastor Asafa Rajaofera will officiate. Family and friends are welcome from 9:00 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the church.

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Obit: Elmhorst, Joel Marie (1945 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Elmhorst, Roohr, Neuman, Fowler, Featherston, Crowe, Blanchard, Hawkes, Atkins, Warczytowa, Levenhagen, Hunter

----Source: Gesche Funeral Home (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 9/12/2023

Elmhorst, Joel Marie (4 July 1945 – 10 September 2023)

Joel Marie (Neuman) Elmhorst, age 78, of Neillsville, was reunited in heaven Sunday, September 10, 2023, with her loving husband Daniel Elmhorst.

Joel was born on Independence Day, July 4, 1945, in Owen, the daughter of Lawrence C. Neuman and Gertrude M. Roohr. She was united in marriage to Daniel Gene Elmhorst on July 27, 1963, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Riplinger. Early in their marriage they had moved to the Fox Valley and Waukesha areas, where they joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in 1970. As a devote member she served in the Relief Society and multiple other church callings.

In 1973 Daniel and Joel moved their family back to the Peaceful Pines Farm where Joel was a very caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was also a mother figure to many others.

Her primary occupation was transportation, and she was best known in this area as a school bus driver. She worked with the Neillsville School District for almost 30 years. In retirement, she became a transporter for the Amish community and became well known and respected in their communities. She was also the receptionist and ran the front office of the TLC Wellness Center in Neillsville, where she greeted everyone with her beautiful smile.

Joel had several talents, she enjoyed reading, crocheting, crafts, canning, and puzzles. She was her husband's partner, by his side through all his ventures. She was a volunteer bell ringer through the holidays. She loved traveling, spending time with her family, and adored being a grandmother and great grandmother. She was a very generous and compassionate person, whose home was always open to anyone in need.

She is survived by her eleven children, Daniel J. "DJ" (Patty Fowler) Elmhorst of Granton, Ladd (Deanna) Elmhorst of Neillsville, Tawnya (Robert) Featherston of Granton, Nona (Russ Blanchard) Crowe of Ashland, Naomi (Richette) Elmhorst of Neillsville, Mya (Hazen) Hawkes of Neillsville, Thomas (Lisa) Elmhorst of Marshfield, Cherie (Richard) Atkins of Jacksonville, IL, Jacob (Ali) Elmhorst of North Ridgeville, OH, Elizabeth (Nathan) Warczytowa of Westfield, and Peter (Cheryl) Elmhorst of Spring, TX, 40 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and one sibling, Glen Neuman of Lodi.

Joel was preceded in death by her husband Daniel, her parents, Lawrence and Gertrude, brothers, Duane and Dennis, and sister Lavonne Levenhagen.

Funeral services for Joel will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Gesche Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Neillsville. Bishop Benjamin Hunter will officiate. Interment will be in Peaceful Pines Cemetery in Neillsville. A luncheon will follow. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 19, 2023. and also from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Wednesday morning at the Gesche Funeral Home.

Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Joel's family with funeral arrangements.

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Obit: Johnson, Marty R. “Vern” (1955 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Johnson, Mccorkle, Scott, Wunrow, Hamilton, Jensen, Goessl, Phillis

----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Owen, Clark Co., WI) 9/11/2023

Johnson, Marty R. “Vern” (30 July 1955 – 9 September 2023)

Marty R. Johnson “Vern”, age 68, of Withee, passed away on September 9, 2023, at the Marshfield Medical Center.

Marty was born on July 30, 1955, the son of William and Katherine (Johnson) Mccorkle in Chattanooga, TN. He was united in marriage to Patricia Scott on February 14, 1990, in IL. Marty worked as a machinist in IL before moving to Withee where he worked at Marathon Cheese for many years.

Marty enjoyed fishing, watching football and playing video games with his grandchildren. He taught many things to his family, including working on vehicles. Most importantly, he loved and cherished his family.

Marty is survived by his wife, Patricia; four daughters: Mary Scott of Ingleside, IL, Jean (Jeff) Wunrow of Marshfield, Tonya Scott of Withee and Melinda Hamilton of Ashland City, TN; eight grandchildren: Breanna Jensen, Analise Jensen, Zack Goessl, Amaya Goessl, Luke Goessl, Adam Goessl, Robert Scott and Grace Wunrow; two great-grandsons, JJ and Payton Phillis. He is further survived by one brother, William (Shay) Mccorkle, Sr. of Wauconda, IL; three sisters: Teresa Mccorkle of Medford, Mary Elizabeth Mccorkle (Greg) of Colby and Malenia Mccorkle of Spring Grove, IL; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 15, 2023, at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Owen. Interment to follow in the Town of Longwood Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome from 11:00 a.m. until time of service on Friday.

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BioM: Marriage Licenses (Sep/Oct - 2023)

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

Surnames: Vine, Kowal, Petke, Nye, Nikolai, Raese, Miller, Hershberger, Ernst, Herdrich, Shirk, Allanson, Horst, High, Haas, Henderson

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 9/13/2023

Marriage Licenses (Sep/Oct - 2023)

Bradley D. Vine, to Ashley M. Kowal, both of Village of Granton, Sept 16, at Village of Granton.

Arthur A. Petke, IV, To Jada L. Nye, both of Town of Withee, Sept. 16, at the Town of Withee.

Mathew J. Nikolai, to Madelin R. Raese, both of Township of Warner, Sept. 23, Jackson County.

Noah D. Miller, Town of Eaton, to Verna D., Hershberger, Town of Loyal, Sept. 14, at the Town of Loyal.

Mitchel D. Ernst, to Renee M. Herdrich, both of Town of Longwood, Sept. 30, at Town of Longwood.

John M. Shirk, Town of Hoard, to Phoebe S. Allanson, Taylor County, Sept. 1, at the Village of Withee.

David C. Horst, Town of Loyal, to Amanda H. High, Town of Weston, Sept. 16, at the Town of Weston.

Nicholas M. Haas, to Brianna L. Henderson, both of Town of Mead, Oct. 20, at the town of Reseburg.


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News: Neillsville Atmus Employees Donation (2023)

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

Surnames: Schmidt, Schoengarth, Reich, Hensiak, Wegner, Breneman, Zulaica

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 9/13/2023

Atmus Employees Select CCHS For Donation (2023)



Sept. 6, (front, l-r) Kris Schmidt, Clark County United Way treasurer, Becky Schoengarth, Atmus employee, Andrea Reich, Atmus employee, (back) Amanda Hensiak, Atmus United Way Campaign Leader, Chuck Wegner, CCHS Executive Director, Todd Breneman, Atmus Operations Manager and Maria Zulaica, Atmus Plant Manager came together for Wegner to receive a donation from Atmus and the Clark County United Way. Submitted photo

Atmus Filtration (formerly known as Cummins Filtration) recently held a back-to-school ice cream social to benefit Clark County United Way. Employees voted where to donate the $587 raised and chose the Clark County Humane Society (CCHS). Atmus matches donations made by the employees through events like these as well as automatic contributions.

“The Clark County Humane Society is important to me as they really do care about the animals,” Becky Schoengarth said. “They stick the funds they raise back into the building, the equipment and the people to provide the services the animals need.

“I feel animals’ complete humans and make the world a better place to live. The Clark County Humane Society is a ‘no kill’ shelter that doesn’t just assist in the area they reside in—they assist other areas, even shelters in other states that lack in assistance. The shelter will fly dogs in from other shelters that are overflowing when they get low on dogs, so those dogs have an opportunity for a better life. This is the warmth the world needs right now.”

“In my family,” Maria Zulaica said, “our two cats were adopted from my vet friend’s clinic and our two colored-eye dog was adopted right from the street when she was looking for food at a restaurant patio.

“They are a blessing for our home, I do truly believe they are our daily emotional supporters, they can sense when we are not okay and come close to give us comfort.

“The importance of organizations like this is how they can make this happen for other people, all the effort and passion CCHS put on this mission goes beyond the impact of looking only for a better life for our fur friends, this impacts the wellbeing of people, families and the community. That’s why I think [it] is very important to keep supporting them.”

“I remember walking in to the CCHS the first time and getting our puppy,” Amanda Hensiak said. “He has and continues to bring great joy to our family over the years.

“The CCHS is the second largest Humane Society in Wisconsin. That is pretty impactful when you think about their rural location. They are doing some outstanding work and we are grateful to be able to support them and our employees voiced that with their pick to donate funds to them.”

“Having good infrastructure and resources to care for and support people in their times of need,”

Todd Breneman said, “be it the homeless or someone sick without insurance or the frail elderly, is vital to any city, town or village in order to be a good place to live. Those who need help are members of someone’s family and we want them to be cared for as well as possible. Would anyone who loves animals think any differently about the infrastructure and resources being available to care for animals in their times of need?

“In lots of ways, pets are like family members to many of us. We are so lucky to have CCHS with its extensive range of services and interconnections in the region to provide the expert and loving care to the animals that need it while in their care. It is a good feeling to know they are treated like family members when at CCHS.”

“Sometimes, you save them,” Andrea Reich said. “Sometimes, they save you.”


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News: Granton - New Teachers Start the School Year (2023)

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

Surnames: Smagacz, Pernsteiner, Popp

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 9/13/2023

Granton - New Teachers Start the School Year (2023)

Clark County’s new teachers start the school year

By Edward DuBois

A few new teachers have started the 2023-24 school year in schools across Clark County.

Amanda Smagacz of Neillsville started her new position as the Granton Middle School English and physical science teacher.

Smagacz has a major in kinesiology (physical education), health education, and special education from Lewis-Clark State College in Idaho, masters in special education emotional behavior disorders and licenses in early childhood special education from UW-Stevens Point, and a reading teacher license from Viterbo December of 2023, as well as licenses in health, physical education, special education, early childhood special education, emotional behavior disorders, and reading, from Lewis-Clark State College, UW-Stevens Point and Viterbo.

“I have been teaching special education for many years,” Smagacz said, “and have 15 years of experience mostly at the high school level and I am excited to move to a regular education position where I can support all students with the differentiation, they need to be successful.

“I enjoy finding ways for students to get excited about what they are learning. It is always great when students are feeling confident and successful enough to challenge their own learning.

Smagacz has a 4-year-old dog named Hershey.

“I enjoy cooking, baking, food growing and preservation, and crafting,” Smagacz said. “I have dreams of living on a small hobby farm and living a sustainable lifestyle.

“My faith is important to me as well as learning about different cultures. I have traveled many times to Guatemala to work with churches and schools.”
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Rhonda Pernsteiner has joined this year to Granton as a second grade teacher aid.

“I graduated from Granton in 1989,” Pernsteiner said, “so it feels good to be home.

“I have a surgical technician degree from Mid-State Technical college. I have over eight years’ experience in the education field, from teachers aid to high school office and custodial.

“I enjoy working in a school district, watching them grow into young adults, knowing you had a small part you played in their education.

“My husband, Chris, and I live just two miles from school, on a big crop farm. I don’t have a lot of hobbies, as there is plenty of work to do from mowing our big lawn and maintaining the farm, which does bring me great joy.”

Pernsteiner also said she likes spending time with her family and grandkids.
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Nancy Popp of Loyal began her new position as a District Administrator at the Granton Area School District.

Her education includes a bachelors in science elementary education, with an added English major, from UW-Platteville, a masters in science in educational leadership from Cardinal Stritch University and a masters in science as an educational specialist from UW-Superior.

“I taught middle school applied language and high school English for 21 years,” Popp said. “The last three of those, I was half-time teacher and half-time elementary principal for the Loyal School District. For the last three years, I was the Loyal Elementary Principal.

“I love seeing the potential in students and seeing their faces light up when they tackle a difficult problem and solve it.”

Popp has been married to her husband, Kevin, for 36 years. The couple has have three children and two grandchildren.

“As a family,” Popp said, “we go to concerts and plays. I also like a variety of crafts and I love to read.”


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News: Greenwood - Ends Summer With a Fest (2023)


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

Surnames: Beyerl, Schmidt, Glazer, Branstiter, Thomas

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 9/13/2023

Greenwood Ends Summer With a Fest (2023)



Miss Greenwood, Paige Beyerl and her court waved to the crowd atop her float. Submitted photo

By L.B., reporter

Greenwood’s End of Summerfest entertained the town and those from across the county for the weekend Sept. 8-9. Events took place on both days.

Crafters and vendors set up their tents and tables on Main Street in Greenwood. A wide variety of items were sold, including handcrafted outdoor furniture by DKY Enterprises, burp cloths, baby bibs and Afghans made by Ruth Schmidt of Grammy’s Stitch and Sew, and custom tumblers, epoxy and wood crafts, key chains, and more by Jody of Designs by J.

Sept. 9’s chess tournament took place in the American Legion and was organized by Stephanie Glazer.

“It’s our first year doing this as part of End of Summerfest” Glazer said. “There’s a chess club up at the high school, so I figured it’d be a good idea. We had 12 players sign up for it. There’s a wide range of ages, from little kids to adults who joined. There’s been a lot of intensity in the first few rounds. It’s a nice skill and helps with planning and forward thinking.”

There were over 50 cars at the Car Show and many who explored the impressive vintage vehicles.

The book sale at the Greenwood Library took place at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and drew in a large crowd of adults and children who were happy to support the library and buy new books.

The Branstiter Museum hosted a wine and cheese tasting open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Later, at 12 p.m., the museum kicked off Greenwood Get a Clue, the murder mystery game where all ages can participate and hunt around Greenwood for clues to find out “whodunnit.” The event was organized by Brenda Thomas, who was inspired to create the game for Greenwood based off a game of Clue she and her husband played on a cruise ship.

“I’ve always loved mysteries and Clue,” Thomas said, “and me and my hubby went on this cruise where they had a Clue game there, and I thought I’d bring it to Greenwood. It started six years ago, and we’ve worked out some issues like difficulty level and the amount of time needed to complete it.”
The game takes hours of preparation each year, but every participant enjoyed their time in the game.
Participants are given an investigation sheet and a map. The Clue characters recite their alibis and can tell the audience members them again but cannot offer any more assistance. Many local businesses get involved in the investigation and clues are placed around town. When the detectives are ready, they place their final guess into the “accusation box” and participate in a prize drawing with the highest prize being $50.

This year, Miss Scarlet had the dagger, Professor Plum had the revolver, Colonel Mustard had the rope, Mrs. Peacock had the candlestick, and Ms. White had the poison.

At 3 p.m., the parade started, and Main Street filled with Greenwood citizens. Kids ran around for candy and adults enjoyed the live music, Loyal-Greenwood marching band and other floats and parade members.

In the evening, the Antique Tractor Pull took place. The Tractor Pull was hosted by Greenwood FFA Alumni.

Finally, at dusk, the Super Mario Bros. movie played for kids at the Greenwood Public Library in the park. The Girl Scouts hosted the event and provided free toys, stickers and other trinkets.


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News: Loyal -- Heading Inside for Now (Painted Rocks - 2023)

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

Surnames: Hall

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 9/13/2023

Loyal—Heading Inside For Now (Painted Rocks - 2023)



Roscoe reached 94 rocks long before being moved inside the Loyal Public Library for the winter months, fitting for both care of the painted rocks the project is made of and the animal it resembles. Howeve4r, people are still welcome to continue adding rocks a any point. “A community member approached me about a Facebook post they had seen from another community that had done this project,” Loyal Public Library director Teresa Hall said. “Because she is an avid rock painter, she thought the library would be a great place for the community to create a snake of our own. She offered to paint the sign and the original head as well as donate some supplies. We did copy the Roscoe name and the sign from the other community, but the rest of the talent and creativity comes from the Loyal community. Our Summer Reading Program was just getting underway in June, so I incorporated the painting as a project for one of our program days. The children were so excited to paint the rocks that first day that I decided to add other painting days. For six Thursdays after our Summer Reading Program was over, I invited children and adults to come in and be creative. The library supplied rocks, paint and various brushes. If we are going to do additional painting days in the future, I’ll need more rocks. But for now, I’m excited for how much this project grew. It’s a great conversation piece when you come to the library.”

Edward DuBois/Clark County Press


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News: Owen-Withee - FFA Hosts Breakfast at Black River Orchard (2023)

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

Surnames: Finkelson

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 9/13/2023

Owen-Withee FFA Host Breakfast at Black River Orchard (2023)



Sept. 9, guests at the Black River Orchard breakfast ate a full breakfast with pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausages and more provided by the Owen-Withee FFA and the Black River Orchard. L.B./Clark County Press

By L. B., reporter

The Owen-Withee (O-W) FFA hosted a breakfast at the Black River Orchard, N14252 CTH O, Withee, on Sept. 9 from 7 a.m. to noon. The breakfast was accompanied by crafters and vendors selling their items, as well as an archery area set up by the O-W FFA.

The Black River Orchard’s owners are Barb and Gordy Finkelson, who established the orchard in 2001.

“It started with 900 semi-dwarf trees,” Barb Finkelson said. “Now, we’re cutting back since we’re getting older. There are 300 semi-dwarf trees and about 600 dwarfs. Semi-dwarfs grow taller, bear more fruit, and need a lot more pruning, so they’re more work. Dwarf trees, we top off at 6 feet, so we don’t need a ladder to get the fruit, we can get them off the ground, and so they take less work.
“We really enjoy raising and selling them in the fall. We start in March with trimming, then in summer we keep the orchard neat, with fall being picking season. It takes us about four and a half hours to mow the entire orchard with two big mowers. We open her up in September until deer hunting season.”

When the owners are in the off-season, Barb Finkelson works as the head integrated marketing communication specialist at the O-W school and as a substitute teacher, and Gordy Finkelson grows corn and soybeans.

“We used to have a dairy farm,” Barb said, but when we’d had enough fun with that, we sold the farm, and we bought this land.

“I said I needed something to do, since I’m like that, needing something to get done, so I started the orchard, and eventually, I just kept wanting more of this type and this tree, and we got to 900 and all this.

“Gordy built the playground, and the train belongs to a neighbor. The FFA and Agriculture teacher built that gazebo for us – well, actually, it was for the class of 2013’s junior prom, but then he gave it to us.”

The breakfast was organized by the owners and the O-W FFA, who provided pancakes, sausage from River Valley Meats and scrambled eggs. The Black River Orchard provided fresh applesauce, apple cider and soft serve ice cream.

The orchard is a pick-your-own kind, so all ages can stop in and pick their apples from the many kinds of apple trees and enjoy fresh honey and apple cider.


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News: Neillsville — A New Hub for Amazon (2023)

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

Surnames: Moscinski, Sahmbow, Rubenzer

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 9/13/2023

Neillsville—A New Hub for Amazon (2023)



Aug. 28, (l-r) Tea Moscinski, Neillsville Area Chamber of Commerce Director, Chad Sahmbow, Amazon sales assistant and Laurel Rubenzer, held acquisition manager official opened the Amazon shipping hub’s at the Neillsville Chamber of Commerce Office/Unity Bank building on West Street.

Nancy Curtin/Clark County Press


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Obit: Hazuga, Jerome Michael (1947 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Hazuga, Mertens, Berge, Anderson, Alger, Litten, Leszewski, Muetzel, Risinger, Lien

----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Thorp, Clark Co., WI) 9/13/2023

Jazuga, Jerome Michael (4 September 1947 – 11 September 2023)

Jerome M. Hazuga, 76, of Thorp, peacefully passed away at his home on Monday, September 11, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

A Celebration of Life will be held at My Place, 303 W. Hill Street in Thorp, on Sunday, September 24, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Jerome Michael Hazuga was born in Stanley, on September 4, 1947, to John and Catherine (Mertens) Hazuga. He was raised and received his education in Thorp, graduating from Thorp High School in 1965. After graduation, Jerome bought a 240-acre dairy farm south of Thorp. He was united in marriage to Elaine M. Berge on November 13, 1971, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Thorp. Farming was something that Jerome lived for; it was in his blood. Much of his time was enjoyed in the woods, logging, making firewood, or maple syrup. The woods were his happy place.

Jerome is survived by his wife, Elaine of Thorp; six children: Brenda (Dan) Anderson of Stanley, Brian (Wendy) Hazuga of San Diego, Melissa (Russell) Alger of Thorp, Luann (James) Litten of Withee, Jeff Hazuga of Menomonie, and Jason Hazuga of Thorp; nine grandchildren: Tori Leszewski, Jett Leszewski, Ashton Litten, Jacob Anderson, Kyle Alger, Justin Alger, Paden Hazuga, Alexandra Hazuga, Ava Hazuga; two siblings: John Hazuga of Thorp, and Marlene (Ivan) Muetzel of Cottage Grove, MN; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters: Kathy Risinger and Lorraine Lien.
 

 

 

 


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