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Obit: Welgos, Ella (1921- 2024)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Welgos, Paraschak, Lencz, Schmall, Parks, Barnes, Burzynski, Conway,
Klarr, Gintner
----Source: Cuddies Funeral Home (Greenwood, Clark Co., WI) 2/17/2024
Welgos, Ella (28 December 1921 – 15 February 2024)
Ella Welgos, 102, of Thorp, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at
Aspirus Stanley Hospital in Stanley.
Ella Lencz was born on December 28, 1921, in Lublin, the daughter of Steven and
Mary (Paraschak) Lencz. She was raised on the family farm, and received her
education in Lublin. Ella moved to Thorp, worked for and lived with the Conway
family in order to attend high school. After completing her education, she moved
to Chicago where she worked in a factory. Ella was united in marriage to Walter
L. "Wally" Welgos on November 18, 1946. They lived in Lublin for one year, and
co-owned the grocery store in Stanley with Frank and Teddy Burzynski. Ella and
Wally later owned the grocery store in Owen before settling in Thorp in 1962,
taking over the IGA grocery store where Country Floral is presently located. In
1964, a new store was built where Hank’s Furniture is now located. In 1972, a
new and larger store was built in the location of the current grocery store.
Walter and Ella, along with their children, operated the IGA Food Liner until
the sale of their business in 2004.
She was a member of Holy Assumption Orthodox Church, the Thorp American Legion
Auxiliary, and the Clark County Homemakers.
Ella had many interests, but especially enjoyed bowling, golfing, playing cards,
going to the casino, swimming, and playing softball when she was younger.
She is survived by her children: Danny (Maureen) of Thorp, WI, Mary (Keith)
Schmall of Payson, AZ and Anne (Harry) Parks of Sheboygan Falls, WI; four
grandchildren; Andy Welgos, Mark Welgos, Jacqueline Barnes, Kevin Schmall, seven
great grandchildren; her daughter-in-law: Kathy Welgos of Snowmass, CO; her
brother John Lencz; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Ella was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wally, on March 5, 2010;
her son, Tony, on May 29, 2023; three grandchildren: Elliot Welgos, Katherine
Schmall and Ryan Welgos; one great-grandson; five brothers: Harry, Frank,
Michael, Daniel and Joe; and two sisters: Ella Lencz (in infancy) and Theodosia
Burzynski.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at
Thorp Funeral Home, with Fr. Hermann Klarr officiating. Visitation will be held
at the funeral home on Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Burial
will follow at Holy Assumption Orthodox Cemetery in Lublin, WI.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Thorp Food
Pantry, Clark County Humane Society or a charity of their choice.
The family is grateful for the compassionate care by her primary medical
provider Peter Gintner, PA-C, Jason Hazuga and staff at Traditions Assisted
Living, HSHS and Lily Hospice Care teams, Doctors and Nurses at Aspirus Stanley
Hospital and Matt & Nancy Dietrich.
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Bio: Welgos, Ella –
100th Birthday (28 Dec 2021)
Transcriber:
stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Welgos
----Source: THORP COURIER 22 Dec 2021
On Tuesday, December 28th, Ella Welgos will become a member of one the world's
most exclusive clubs, the centenarian club. She will join the .02 percent of
Americans who live 100 or more years. Ella, whose typical day is spent reading,
playing solitaire on the computer and gathering with her girlfriends to play
cards says that her secret to longevity is drinking Ginseng tea, and lots of
stretching and walking.
Ella tells us that earlier in her youth when she was 75 to 95 years old, she
would swim a lot. She says that using your arms and legs sure helped to burn up
a lot of energy. When asked what the greatest invention in her lifetime was, she
said it had to be having electric lights in every room so you didn't have to
carry a lantern from room to room. We asked Ella what is the one piece of advice
that you would i give to young people today and she responded that it would be
to listen to I
your parents, they have been on this earth longer than you have and they care
about you. Also, read as much as you can, it also helps to say the words out
loud for better retention.
For Ella whose earliest memory is having to kneel down and say her prayers
before bed, she says the greatest advice she would give her younger self would
be to set goals, work hard and don't give up. That is certainly great advice for
us all. So, what does a woman who has lived a century want for her birthday?
Ella says although impossible, it would be to know the things she knows now, but
when she was younger.
Happy 100th Birthday Ella from all of us at the Thorp Courier.
Bio: Gelhaus, Dr.
Thomas (Joins Dr. Heineck - 1985)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Gelhaus, Heineck
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/27/1985
Gelhaus, Dr. Thomas Joins Dr. Heineck - 1985)
Joining with Dr. Heineck in the Associated Dentists Office at 303 W. Fifth St.,
Neillsville, is Thomas E. Gelhaus, D.D.S. Originally a Medford native, Gelhaus
obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Marquette University
School of Dentistry in 1984 and served his general practice residency at the
Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Wood, Wisconsin. Gelhaus previously earned
a degree in natural sciences and had been a high school teacher before pursuing
a career in dentistry. Gelhaus and his wife, Mary, have two children, Nellie,
age 4, and Eddie Joe, 19 months. Mary worked previously as a music teacher and
as a hospital administrator. The family is looking for a home in the Neillsville
area and are staying with a friend for the time being. Gelhaus’ first official
day at the office will be July 1. Gelhaus is a member of the American Dental
Association, the American Society of Dentistry for Children, and a member of the
American Academy of General Dentists.
Bio: Hart, George
(Academic All-American Scholar Award - 1985)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Hart, Roenze, Stevens
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/27/1985
Hart, George (Academic All-American Scholar Award - 1985)
The National Secondary Education Council announced today that George Hart, son
of Mr. and Mrs. George Hart, Neillsville, has been named an Academic
All-American, for the third time. The NSEC has established the Academic
All-American Scholar Award Program in order to offer deserved recognition to
superior students who excel in the Academic disciplines. The Academic
All-American Scholars must earn a 3.3 or better grade point average. Only
scholars selected by a secondary school instructor, counselor, or other
qualified sponsor are accepted. These scholars are also eligible for other
awards given by the NSEC. These are awards few students can ever hope to attain.
George Hart, who attends Neillsville Public School was nominated for this
national award by John Roenze, his 8th grade math teacher. George Hart will
appear in the Academic All-American Scholar Directory, which is published
nationally.
“Recognizing and supporting our youth is more important than ever before in
American history. Certainly, winners of the All-American Awards should be
congratulated and appreciated for their dedication to excellence and
achievements,” said Dr. George Stevens, executive Director of the National
Secondary Education Council.
The Council selected Academic All-American Scholars upon the exclusive
recommendations of teachers, coaches, counselors, and other qualified sponsors.
Once awarded, the students may be recognized by the NSEC for other honors.
Bio: Hediger,
Ernst (Walking to Pacific - 1985)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Hediger
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/27/1985
Hediger, Ernst (Walking to Pacific - 1985)
Passing the familiar hills and highways around Neillsville for the last time in
a while this past week were Ernst Hediger and his dog Caleb. The pair is bound
for the west coast and will attempt to get there by foot. The journey covers
2,000 miles and may take a year to complete.
Hediger, of rural Neillsville, and Caleb, an 11-month old Alaskan Malamute, left
Neillsville Thursday for the west coast. That in itself is not unusual, but the
duo set forth on foot with the intention of walking the entire 2,000 mile
distance.
“It’s just something I want to do,” explained Hediger as he began his journey.
“I’ve had it in my mind for 2 1/2 years now. I’ve been trying to get money
together and time. And this is the first timer I’ve had it altogether at once.”
(This was a long story and interesting. We wish him well and hope to hear from
him when he returns from his journey. It is a long story and then at the end of
my copy, there was not a finish part to the story. Dmk, transcriber)
Bio: Kranz, Joey
(Academic All-American Scholar Award - 1985)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Kranz, Johnson, Stevens
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/13/1985
Kranz, Joey (Academic All-American Scholar Award - 1985)
Joey Kranz, son of Jerry and Dixie Kranz, and grandson of Mrs. Arleigh Graves of
Neillsville, and Mrs. C. P. Kranz of Hastings, Minnesota, has been named an
Academic All-American, according to the National Secondary Education Council.
The NSEC has established the Academic All-American Scholar Award Program in
order to offer deserved recognition to superior students who excel in the
academic disciplines. The Academic All-American Scholars must earn a 3.3 or
better grade point average. Only scholars selected by a secondary school
instructor, counselor, or other qualified sponsor are accepted. These scholars
are also eligible for other awards given by the NSEC. These awards few students
can ever hope to attain.
Joey Kranz, who attend Neillsville Public School was nominated for this national
award by Mr. Johnson, mathematics teacher. Joey Kranz will appear in the
Academic All-American Scholar Directory, which is published nationally.
‘”Recognizing and supporting our you is more important than ever before in
American history. Certainly, winners of the Academic All-American Awards should
be congratulated and appreciated for their dedication to excellence and
achievement,” said Dr. George Stevens, executive director of the National
Secondary Education Council.
The Council selects Academic All-American Scholars upon the exclusive
recommendations of teachers, coaches, counselors, and other qualified sponsors.
Once awarded, the students may be recognized by the NSEC for other honors.
Joey is also active in football, baseball, basketball and track. His hobbies are
hunting, fishing and horseback riding.
BioA: Epding, Mr.
and Mrs. Art (Golden - 1985)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Epding, Komke, Huey, Barwick
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/27/1985
Epding, Mr. and Mrs. Art (Golden - 1985)
A 50th wedding anniversary surprise party was held for Art and Marian Epding of
Wausau from 8:00 to 12:00 p.m., on Saturday, June 22. The affair was held at
Trails End, 3901 West Sherman Road, Wausau. The party was hosted by their three
daughters and spouses: Ardy and Robert Komke, Eau Claire; Diane Huey and Sally
and Dennis Barwick, Wausau. The Epdings are formerly of Merrillan and
Neillsville.
News: Clark Co. -
Dist. I-Tech. Eau Claire (2nd Sem. Honor Roll (1984-85)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Brey, Bryan, Chaltry, Dux, Hediger, Larsen, Marksteiner, Tibbett,
Wallace
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/13/1985
Clark Co-Dist. I-Tech Eau Claire (2nd Sem. Honor Roll – 1984-85)
Charles E. Brey, Kelly A. Bryan, Denise J. Chaltry, David H. Dux, Clara R.
Hediger, Lina M. Larsen, Doreen K. Marksteiner, Michelle Tibbett, Douglass L.
Wallace, all from Neillsville, have been named to the honor roll at District One
Technical Institute- Eau Clare for the second semester 1984-85. The honor roll
recognizes students who achieve academic excellence with a B+ or better.
News: Neillsville
Men—Finish Apprenticeship Program (1985)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Shutz, Schmidt, Husch
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/6/1985
Neillsville Men—Finish Apprenticeship Program (1985)
Wilbur Husch of the Division of Apprenticeship and Training of the Department of
Industry, Labor and Human Relations announced the following two local residents
as having completed their apprenticeship programs:
Charles E. Shutz, Neillsville, 4-year apprenticeship-jig and fixture builder,
Nelson Muffler, Neillsville.
Jeffrey L. Schmidt, Neillsville, 4-year apprenticeship-maintenance mechanic,
Memorial Hospital & Home, Neillsville.
Schmidt attended related instruction classes at Mid-State Technical Institute,
Wisconsin Rapids. These classes are especially developed for each trade and open
to Indentured apprentices only.
Shutz and Schmidt are among many Wisconsin residents who have completed an
apprenticeship program in the past 12 months.
The State has certified over 350 different skilled occupations as being suitable
for apprenticeship training.
Shutz and Schmidt, along with other apprentices from the area who have also
completed their apprenticeships, will be honored at an area Completion Banquet
sponsored by the Area Apprenticeship Community.
News: Neillsville
- Sunburst Youth Homes (65th Yr. - 1985)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: No names
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/20/1985
Sunburst Youth Homes (65th Yr. - 1985)
This year, Sunburst Youth Homes, is celebrating its 65th birthday. And a part of
the celebration, Sunburst will be hosting the famous Franzen Brothers Circus on
their return visit to the Neillsville community. The circus will be located on
Sunburst’s campus and the date to remember is Monday, July 8. Show times are
5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
School: Granton
H.S. - Junior Dairymen (Awards - 1985)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Garbisch, Cook, Vine, Eibergen
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/27/1985
Granton Junior Dairymen (Awards - 1985)
Granton Junior dairymen did well at the state convention held in Neillsville
this past week. Gaining individual awards in the diary show were Shelly
Garbisch, second; Shelly Cook, third; Kevin Vine, second; and Eric Eibergen,
third. Eibergen also placed fourth in the Badger Northland Milk Awards. The
chapter was second in the efficient milk production contest.
School: NHS Class
of 1960 Reunion (25 Yr. - 1985)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Krultz, Zukowski, Plummer, Perrine, Moeller, Grap, Rayburn, Krall,
Lynch, Genteman, Berlick, Stucki, Gurney, Oldham, Kapusta, Boren, Gross, Blum,
Simek, Briggs, Harcey, Tews, Hauschild, Karnitz, Wildish, Westphal, Ruedy,
Stucki, Becker, Schenk, Morley, Borree, Hubing, Hoffman, Strangfeld, Kalsow,
Wold, Armitage, Steinhilber, Lentz, Baker, Flynn, Williams, Trogner, Braatz,
Case, Jacobs, Blum, Williams, Dux, Clausnitzer, Ziegler, Gress, Jones, Jake,
Schecklman, Iverson, Stoll, Kurasz, Kessler, Larsen, Kluckhohn, Frey, Raine,
Seelow, Durham, Schmidt, Poertner, Pekol, Glassbrenner, Smith, Breitung, Lukes,
Perkins, Rieneck, Upton, Staffen
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/4/1985
NHS Class of 1960 Reunion (25 Yr. – 29 June 1985)
The Class of 1960 held its 25-year reunion on June 29, at the Neillsville
Country Club. The Mistress of Ceremonies was Darlene (Krultz) Zukowski. There
was a moment of silence for the four deceased classmates Charles Plummer,
William Perrine, Karen Sue Moeller and Lewis Grap.
Teachers who attended each said a few words. Teachers and their spouses who
attended were Mr./Mrs. Henry Lukes, Mr./Mrs. John Perkins, Mrs. Ray Rieneck,
Neillsville; Mr. Gavin Upton, Verona; Mr./Mrs. Herb Williams, Port Edwards; and
Mr./Mrs. Gene Staffen, Edgerton.
There were prizes given for first reply, Daniel Rayburn and Richard Krall; last
reply, Richard Lynch; 25th reply, Betty (Genteman) Berlick; longest distance,
Jack Stucki; most grandchildren, Lucille (Gurney) Oldham; teacher changed least,
Gene Staffen; single yet, Martin (Kapusta) Boren and Richard Krall; female
changed least, Joanne (Gross) Blum; male changed least, William Simek.
Classmates attending were Mr./Mrs. Daniel Rayburn, Pittsville; Mr./Mrs. Dennis
Harcey (Mary Briggs), Stillwater, MN; Martin (Kapusta) Boren, Bee Branch, AZ;
Mr./Mrs. Dale Haunschild (Luann Tews), Hudson; Mr./Mrs. Jon Karnitz, Wis.
Rapids; Mr./Mrs. John Wildish, Greenwood; Mr./Mrs. Monte Westphal, St. Cloud,
MN; Mr./Mrs. Don Ruedy, Rice Lake; Mr./Mrs. Jack Stucki, Pueblo, WY; Mr./Mrs.
William Simek, St. Paul, MN; Mr./Mrs. Walter Schenk (Beverly Becker), Hoffman
Estates, IL; Mr./Mrs. David Borree (Sharon Morley), Kaukauna; Mr./Mrs. William
Hoffman (Luann Hubing), Battle Creek, MI; Mr./Mrs. Arnold Strangfeld, Nekoosa;
Mrs. Diana (Kalsow) Wold, Appleton; Mr./Mrs. Robert Armitage, Stillwater, MN;
Mrs. Lois (Steinhilber) Lentz, Oshkosh; Craig and Joanne (Gross) Blum,
Bloomington, MN; John and Joanne (Baker) Flynn, Sturgeon Lake, MN; Mr./Mrs. John
Trogner (Dawn Williams), Oregon, WI; Mrs. Corrine (Braatz) Case, Antioch, IL;
Mr./Mrs. Donald Zukowski (Darlene Krultz), Owen; Mr./Mrs. Herb Blum (Cielita
Jacobs), Wauwatosa; Mr./Mrs. Rodger Williams, Granton; Richard Lynch, Eau
Claire; and from Marshfield were Mr./Mrs. Ray Clausnitzer (Sharon Dux); Mr./Mrs.
James Ziegler; Mr./Mrs. David Berlick (Betty Genteman); and from Neillsville
were Mr./Mrs. Lowell Gress (Cara Jean Jones); Mr/Mrs. James Schecklman (Jacelyn
Jake); Mr./Mrs. Wayne Oldham (Lucille Gurney); Mr./Mrs. Ellis Stoll (Barbara
Iverson); Mr./Mrs. Lee Kurasz; Mr./Mrs. Forrest Larsen (Angeline Kessler):
Mr./Mrs. Jack Kluckhohn; Mr./Mrs. James Raine (Georgiana Frey); Mr./Mrs. Keith
Durham (Betty Seelow); Mr./Mrs. Brian Schmidt; Mrs. Sarah (Poertner) Pekol;
Mr./Mrs. Charles Glassbrenner; Mrs. Nancy (Smith) Breitung, and Richard Krall.
Committee members for the reunion were Charles Glassbrenner, Cara Jean Gress,
Richard Krall, Jacelyn Schecklman and Brian Schmidt.
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