The Wisconsin Clerks of Circuit Court Association held its annual fall conference October 7–9 in Oshkosh, bringing together 81 attendees for training, officer elections, and recognition of retiring clerks.
An October 8 presentation focused on improving the court experience for people involved in domestic violence cases, including those fearful of filing restraining orders or facing language barriers. Presenters were Seventh Judicial District Court Administrator Anya Crossland, Kenosha County Clerk of Court Rebecca Matoska-Mentink, and Adams County Clerk of Court Miranda Christensen. Other sessions covered leadership, court operations, and technology.
Members elected officers for 2027–2028: Katie Schalley of Dunn County, president; Miranda Christensen of Adams County, vice president; Amanda Nelson of Rock County, secretary; and Beth Soltow of Vilas County, treasurer.
The association also recognized 14 clerks retiring in 2026. Twelve will retire at the end of the year:
- Jackie Baasch, Burnett County
- Barb Bocik, Outagamie County
- Penny Carter, Forest County
- Connie DeFere, Door County
- Rebecca Deterville, Kewaunee County
- Lori Gorsegner, Rusk County
- Sharon Jorgenson, Polk County
- Yvette Kienert, Waupaca County
- Mary Lee, Trempealeau County
- Rebecca Matoska-Mentink, Kenosha County
- Sharon Millermon, Barron County
- Lisa Walcisak, Price County
Also honored were Deidre Zifko, Bayfield County, who retired in May, and Kristi Severson, St. Croix County, who retired in June.
Third Branch eNews is an online monthly newsletter of the Director of State Courts Office. If you are interested in contributing an article about your department’s programs or accomplishments, contact your department head. Information about judicial retirements and judicial obituaries may be submitted to: Sara.Foster@wicourts.gov