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.
Robert R. Anderson
Mar 2, 2011
Robert R. Anderson 85, Wausau died Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at Cedar Ridge Elder Services, Schofield. Survivors include relatives and friends. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, Wausau. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of arrangements. Cemetery St. Michael Cemetery Wausau, WI Tuesday, March 8, 2011 2:00 PM
Eugene A. Cortright
Feb 28, 2011
Eugene "Corky" A. Cortright 81, Wausau, died Monday, February 28, 2011 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born October 28, 1929 in Merrill, son of the late William and Ione (Horgan) Cortright. On October 4, 1952 he married Helen Bigsby at First Presbyterian Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on March 30, 2005. Eugene served his country...
Laura M. Nest
Feb 27, 2011
Laura M. Nest 90, Wausau, formerly of Marathon, peacefully passed away Sunday, February 27, 2011 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Our House Assisted Living, Wausau. She was born October 18, 1920 in the town of Marathon, daughter of the late Herman and Frances (Blume) Hornung. On June 24, 1950 she married Walter Nest at...
Irene E. Klimpke
Feb 27, 2011
Irene E. Klimpke 85, Edgar died Sunday, February 27, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 10, 1925 in the town of Goodrich, daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Berghammer) Schreiner. On June 14, 1945 she married Edwin Lenard in Athens. He preceded her in death on April 5, 1983. She then married Ernest Klimpke on April...
Irene R. Klodd
Feb 26, 2011
Irene R. Klodd 88, Wausau, formerly of Burlington, died Saturday, February 26, 2011 at her home. She was born January 27, 1923 in Chicago, daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Jablonski) Paczynski. On February 17, 1946, she married Frank N. Klodd in Chicago. He preceded her in death on December 2, 1993. Irene grew up in Chicago and moved...
Chester J. Golomski
Feb 24, 2011
Chester "Chet" J. Golomski 88, Wausau, died Thursday, February 24, 2011 at Our House Assisted Living, Wausau. He was born and named Czeslaw Golomski, October 20, 1922 in Rosholt, son of the late John and Mary (Kleman) Golomski. On May 31, 1952, he married Valeria Lenard at Langley AFB Virginia She preceded him in death on April 21, 2002. Chester...
Jean Helen Hawley
Feb 23, 2011
Jean Helen Hawley 86, Weston, died peacefully Wednesday, February 23, at Cedar Ridge Elder Services, Weston. Jean was born November 18, 1924 in Wausau daughter of the late Virgil and Helen (Weber) Callaway. On December 2, 1944 she eloped and married Loren Hawley in Oshkosh. Jean enjoyed eating out especially at Annie's Restaurant and traveling. She loved to spend time...
Eugenia M. Zajackowski
Feb 22, 2011
Eugenia M. Zajackowski 85, Wausau, died Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at Sylvan Crossings, Wausau. She was born November 2, 1925 in the town of Elderon, daughter of the late Andrew and Helen (Kosidowski) Kiedrowicz. On April 30, 1946, she married Matthew C. Zajackowski at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. He preceded her in death on January 29, 1996. Throughout her...
Leonard Frahm Sr
Feb 22, 2011
Leonard "Bups" A. Frahm Sr. 89, Athens, died Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 10, 1922 in Athens, son of the late George Sr. and Anna (Klein) Frahm. On June 24, 1942 he married Delores Dietsche at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Milan. She preceded him in death on March 25, 1996. Leonard served his...
Grace B. Knetter
Feb 20, 2011
Grace B. Knetter 87, Edgar died Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born March 13, 1923 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Anton and Cecelia (Dahlke) Wirkus. On August 20, 1941 she married Andrew J. Knetter at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. He preceded her in death on May 22, 1981. For many...
Walter H. Hannemann
Feb 20, 2011
Walter H. Hannemann, 91, Wausau, died Sunday February 20, 2011 at his home surrounded by family. He was born November 30, 1919, in the town of Wien, son of the late William and Susan (Weber) Hannemann. On June 18, 1946, he married Arlene Hall at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. Walter and his wife, Arlene were dairy farmers...
Isabelle Emma Schultz
Feb 19, 2011
Isabelle E. Schultz 82, Rothschild, died Saturday February 19, 2011 at the Allison House, Rothschild. She was born September 11, 1928 in Marathon City, daughter of the late Ervin Sr. and Lucetta (Wenzel) Ohde. On February 26, 1949, she married Kenneth Schultz at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. He survives. Isabelle was a homemaker and provided her family with the very...
Vivian G. Roberts
Feb 19, 2011
On February 19, 2011 our Mother Vivian "Sarge" Roberts passed away peacefully into the loving arms of God. Mom was born on July 21, 1922 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Her loving parents were Alice (Gries) and Robert X. Stiefvater Sr. Mom was brought up in a family whose strong faith in God guided them to serve others. Our Mother was a...
John S. Iverson
Feb 18, 2011
John S. "Chief" Iverson 72, Athens, died Friday, February 18, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 12, 1938 in Elgin, IL the son of the late Bernhardt and Helen (Evenson) Iverson. On March 3, 1958 John married the former Joan Johnson at St Gregory Catholic Church in Chicago. John was employed as an electrician. His hobbies included...
Lottie V. Joswick
Feb 17, 2011
Lottie V. Joswick 90, Wausau died Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter. She was born September 18, 1920 in the town of Peplin, daughter of the late Martin and Mary (Swirski) Sypnieski. On September 20, 1941 she married Leo Joswick in Peplin. He preceded her in death on March 20, 1992. For more than 20 years Lottie...
Harold Dahlke
Feb 16, 2011
Harold "Bud" J. Dahlke 87, Wausau, died Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at Wausau Manor. He was born May 23, 1923 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Susan (Fochs) Dahlke. On February 14, 1953, he married Dolores Urmanski at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. She survives. Bud was a veteran of the United States Army,...
Bernice M. Knetter
Feb 14, 2011
Bernice M. Knetter 81, Edgar, died Monday February 14, 2011 at her home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born June 24, 1929 in Marathon, daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Kennedy) Hall. On August 26, 1947 she married Robert P. Knetter at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death...
Leroy D. Schoepke Sr
Feb 12, 2011
LeRoy D. Schoepke Sr. 85, Wausau, died Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 3, 1926 in St. Paul, Minn., son of the late Daniel and Elizabeth (Brettin) Schoepke. On September 7, 1946, he married Pearl Doepke in Pine City, Minn. She preceded him in death on October 7, 2010. LeRoy was a veteran of...
Thomas Lepak
Feb 12, 2011
Thomas Lepak 89, Wausau, died Saturday February 12, 2011 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born August 25, 1921, in Mosinee, son of the late Joseph and Cecilia (Skrzypchak) Lepak. On June 21, 1944, he married Adeline Filtzkowski at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. She preceded him in death June 29, 2004. Tom served his country...
Fredonia Kropp
Feb 12, 2011
Fredonia Kropp 82, died Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 20, 1928 in Wisconsin, daughter of the late Joseph and Susan (Welbes) Deaubl. On November 29, 1947 she married Alfred Kropp. He preceded her in death. Fredonia enjoyed drawing, reading, needlepoint and gardening. Survivors include her son, Kenneth (Carol) Kropp, Wausau and grandson, Rev....