OBITUARIES
Recent obituaries in Wausau, Athens, Marathon, and Edgar
The obituaries in the Wausau, Athens, Marathon, and Edgar Areas reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Wausau, Athens, Marathon, and Edgar's history and identity.
Catherine V. Roeske
Oct 24, 2011
Catherine V. Roeske 85, Wausau, died Monday, October 24, 2011 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter. She was born May 28, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late Harry and Verna (Brozzo) Trierweiler. On June 26, 1948, she married Arthur E. Roeske in Wausau. He preceded her in death on April...
Joan M. Westberg
Oct 24, 2011
Joan M. Westberg 69, Weston, died Monday, October 24, 2011 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. Survivors include, two sisters, Alice Koppa, Sun Prairie, Nancy Sprotte, Appleton; one brother, Carl (Mary Jane) Westberg, Merrill; and her dear friend, William "Willy" Schilling, Weston. Funeral services will be at Noon Friday, October 28, 2011 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth...
Kasper W. Knab
Oct 20, 2011
Kasper W. Knab 93, Athens died Thursday, October 20, 2011 at Colonial Center, Colby. He was born April 5, 1918 in the town of Halsey, son of the late Martin and Anna (Rossman) Knab. On December 19, 1941 he married Leah Liberty in the town of Hamburg. She preceded him in death on January 15, 2007. Prior to his retirement...
Pearl B. Schwartz
Oct 19, 2011
Pearl B. Schwartz (1926-2011) Pearl B. Schwartz, 85, Weston (formerly of Westmont, IL), died Wednesday, October 19, 2011 after a long illness. She passed away at The Renaissance assisted living facility under the care of Renaissance staff, her daughter, and Ministry Healthcare Hospice Services. Pearl was born May 26, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Jaskolski)...
Harold C. Williams
Oct 19, 2011
Harold C. Williams 82, Wausau, died Weds. October 19, 2011 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born June 5, 1929, in Portage County, son of the late James and Gertrude (Kujawski) Williams. On February 3, 1951, he married Josephine Opichka at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. He was a veteran of the Korean War...
Cynthia M. Mcgee
Oct 18, 2011
Cynthia Marie McGee 19, Merrill died Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital as the result of a motor vehicle accident. She was born May 3, 1992 in Wausau, daughter of Darrin McGee, Pleasant Prairie and Cheryl Hanson, Merrill. Cynthia attended school in Mosinee from kindergarten through high school and graduated in 2010. She loved attending school in Mosinee...
Esther V. Thompson
Oct 17, 2011
Esther V. Thompson 83, Wausau, died Monday October 17, 2011 at her home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born January 9, 1928 in the town of Kronenwetter, daughter of the late John and Mary (Rog) Kwarciany. On November 6, 1953, she married Earl F. Thompson at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tomahawk. He preceded...
Clarence Rochow
Oct 16, 2011
Clarence Rochow 96, Wausau, died October 16, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 30, 1915 in Rib Falls, son of the late Ferd and Ella (Franke) Rochow. On July 1, 1939 he married Adeline Goldbach at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. She survives. Clarence served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He worked...
Clarence B. Peterson
Oct 15, 2011
Clarence B. "Red" "Pete" Peterson Clarence B. "Red" "Pete" Peterson, 82, of Marathon died Saturday October 15, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by family. Red was born October 12, 1929 in Wausau, Wisconsin the son of the late Ernest and Selma (Swanz) Peterson. He married Elaine Buchberger on May 30, 1955 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marathon. She...
Theresa M. Weisbrod
Oct 11, 2011
Theresa M. Weisbrod, 94, formerly of Wausau, died Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at Wynwood of Madison Assisted Living. She was born August 26, 1917 in Bevent, daughter of the late Casimir and Antoniette (Cherek) Shebelski. On October 8, 1947, she married Lawrence J. Weisbrod at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. He preceded her in death on January 26, 2005. Theresa...
Edith M. Heise
Oct 11, 2011
Edith M. Heise 74, Wausau died Tuesday, October 11, 2011 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born December 2, 1936 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Adolph and Alice (Klapel) Draeger. On June 9, 1956 she married Edward Heise at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Edgar. He survives....
Sam Chanthavong
Oct 10, 2011
Sam Chanthavong 70, Wausau died Monday, October 10, 2011 at St. ClareA How did you know Sam Chanthavong? Family Friend Work Other We are sorry for your loss. Help others honor Sam's memory Share Obituary
Raymond R. Burris Jr
Oct 9, 2011
Raymond R. Burris Jr. 72, Mosinee died Sunday, October 9, 2011 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at his home. He was born March 17, 1939 in Midlothian, Illinois son of the late Raymond R. and Dorothy (Hellstrom) Burris Sr. On July 29, 1960 he married Carol Blue in Chicago. She survives. For many years Ray was a...
Robert J. Volm Sr
Oct 8, 2011
Robert J. Volm Sr. 81, Marathon, died Saturday, October 8, 2011 at his home, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born August 21, 1930 in Marathon County, son of the late Otto and Rose (Schultz) Volm. On April 13, 1957, he married Mary Ellen Meyers in Wabasha, Minn. She preceded him in death on May 13,...
Phyllis M. Miller
Oct 7, 2011
Phyllis M. Miller 85, Edgar, died Friday, October 7, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by family. She was born October 20, 1925 in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Matysik) Bonin. On September 1, 1952 she married Lawrence "Shorty" Miller at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He survives. In 1944 Phyllis graduated from Thornton...
Lucille J. Brueggeman
Oct 6, 2011
Lucille J. Brueggeman 78, Athens, formerly of Wausau, died Thursday, October 6, 2011 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau. She was born June 4, 1933 in Wausau, daughter of the late Oscar and Dora (Kufahl) Krueger. On February 21, 1953 she married Raymond Brueggeman in Madison. He preceded her in death on...
Anita E. Beilke
Oct 4, 2011
Anita E. Beilke 85, Wausau, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at her home. She was born August 30, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late Arthur and Lydia (Solie) Woldt. In September of 1947, she married Raymond Beilke in Wausau. He preceded her in death on March 27, 2002. Anita worked for the former Prange's Department Store, Wausau for...
Perry L. Larson
Sep 29, 2011
Perry L. Larson 76, Weston, died Thursday September 29, 2011 at Rennes Rehab, Weston under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born June 2, 1935, in Wausau, son of the late Chester and Jane (Breiseth) Larson. On February 28, 1959, he married Marian Brodjeski. She survives. Perry served his country in the U.S. Navy Construction Force "Seabee's"...
Jacolyn Rose Dodd
Sep 29, 2011
Jacolyn R. Dodd 26, Wausau, passed away of natural causes on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at her home. She was born August 17, 1985 in Wausau, the daughter of Rosanne Cozzuol and Oscar Dodd, both of Wausau. Jacolyn enjoyed to read and most of all, she loved spending time with her son, Matthew. Survivors include, her son, Matthew Dodd, Wausau;...
Charles W. Oldenburg Sr
Sep 27, 2011
Charles W. Oldenburg Sr. 84, Wausau died Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at his home. He was born March 13, 1927 in Wausau, son of the late William and Jennie (Lund) Oldenburg. On January 12, 1955 he married Dorothy Jacobson at St. Augustine Church, Rhinelander. She preceded him in death on November 9, 1991. For more than 25 years Charlie worked...
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