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.
Wanda C. Kryshak
Aug 2, 2010
Wanda C. Kryshak 102, Wausau, died Monday, August 2, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Woodland Court, Merrill. She was born April 10, 1908 in Wausau, daughter of the late Frank and Frances (Machyniak) Kuharski. On September 21, 1927, she married Thaddeus Kryshak at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death...
Ruth L. Schultz
Jul 30, 2010
Ruth L. Schultz 87, Edgar, died Friday July 30, 2010 at the Allison House, Marathon, under care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born March 26, 1923 in the town of Frankfort, daughter of the late Gustave and Anna (Protze) Dallman. Ruth was baptized, confirmed and married at the former St. John American Lutheran Church, Hwy. N,...
Lucille L. Goetsch-Glomski
Jul 28, 2010
Lucille L. Goetsch-Glomski 95, Wausau, died Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at her home. She was born July 23, 1915 in Wausau, daughter of the late James and Minnie (Behnke) Bird. On April 22, 1933 she married Edwin Goetsch in Marathon County, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on January 5, 1970. On August 6, 1974 she married John Glomski in...
Eldora T. Myszka
Jul 25, 2010
Eldora T. Myszka 84, Marathon died Saturday, July 24, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born November 19, 1925 in Wittenberg, daughter of the late William and Katherine (Bedynek) Weisenberger Sr. On July 10, 1945 she married Raymond Myszka at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He survives. Eldora...
James E. Palm
Jul 25, 2010
James "Jim" E. Palm Dear family, friends and colleagues, James Palm passed away Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. from the affects of the final stages of Alzheimers. He passed peacefully in his sleep, with all of you in his heart. Jim was living at the Mount View Care Center, Garden Side Crossing Memory Unit in Wausau, Wisconsin. Glorianne,...
Theodore E. Cieciora
Jul 24, 2010
Theodore E. "Ted" Cieciora 80, Wausau, died Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Wausau Aspirus Hospital. Ted was born March 28, 1930 in Wausau the son of the late Leo and Helen (Frank) Cieciora. He worked as a flight engineer for the United States Air Force retiring after almost 23 years of service. His hobbies included fishing, hunting and coin collecting....
Margaret Helen Hirsch
Jul 23, 2010
Margaret "Peggy" Hirsch 52, Wausau died Friday, July 23, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born June 19, 1958 in Marathon County, daughter of the late Clinton and Iris (Duranceau) Claussen. On July 10, 1999 she married David Hirsch at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wausau. He survives. Peggy was employed...
Rita A. Paul
Jul 22, 2010
Rita Paul Rita A. Paul, 84, Edgar, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at the Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born on September 29, 1925, in the town of Rib Falls, Wisconsin, daughter of the late John and Margaret (Bergs) Schueller. On May 11, 1949, she married her beloved Oscar Paul at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. Her...
John H. Coleman Jr
Jul 19, 2010
John H. Coleman Jr. 76, Wausau died Monday, July 19, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at North Central Health Care, Wausau. He was born April 18, 1934 in Chicago, son of the late John H. and Marie (Muleen) Coleman Sr. On September 5, 1959 he married Jean Ann Schmidt at St. Joseph Catholic Church,...
Howard E. Murkowski
Jul 17, 2010
Howard E. Murkowski 84, Athens, died Saturday, July 17, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Manor after a long seven year battle with cancer. He was born March 16, 1926 in Athens, son of the late Leo and Helen (Nowicki) Murkowski. On April 18, 1951 he married Dorothy Literski in Poniatowski. She survives....
James G. Corda
Jul 16, 2010
James "Jim" G. Corda 75, Wausau, died Friday, July 16, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 23, 1935 in Wausau, son of the late Edward and Clara (Wilichowski) Corda. On November 30, 1963, he married Phyllis Mae at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Jim was a veteran of the United States Marines, serving as staff...
Marvin R. Knuth
Jul 14, 2010
Marvin "Mike" R. Knuth 77, Wausau, died Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born July 2, 1933 in Wisconsin Rapids, son of the late Ben and Elsie (Sanger) Knuth. On December 28, 1955, he married Marlene Zastava in Wisconsin Rapids. She preceded him in death...
Scott P. Kurth
Jul 13, 2010
Scott P. Kurth 56, Wausau, died unexpectedly Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 29, 1954 in Wausau, son of the late Erich and Arletta (Manney) Kurth. On May 10, 1986 he married Cynthia "Cindie" Kenyon at the Eau Claire Dells. She survives. Scott held several jobs throughout his life including many positions at the...
George John Lonsdorf
Jul 12, 2010
George John Lonsdorf 86, of the Town of Maine, died Monday, July 12, 2010 under the compassionate care of Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau. He was born May 23, 1924 to William and Elizabeth (Sutter) Lonsdorf. He attended St. Anthony School in Athens and graduated from Wausau Senior High School in 1942. He went on to obtain a degree in...
Marian C Hall
Jul 11, 2010
Marian C. Hall 83, Wausau, died Sunday, July 11, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 20, 1927 in town of Cassel, daughter of the late John and Mary (Sauter) Dalske. On August 27, 1946 she married Harold Hall in Marathon. He survives. Marian loved shooting pool and played on league until age 80. She also enjoyed playing...
Joan E. Baeseman
Jul 10, 2010
Joan Elizabeth Baeseman 71, Edgar died peacefully in her home on Saturday, July 10, 2010. Joan was born on July 2nd, 1939 in Edgar, Wisconsin, daughter of the late George and Margaret (Fischer) Wagner the youngest of ten children. Joan married her high school sweetheart, Arden F. Baeseman on November 12th, 1959 at St. John Catholic Church in Edgar. They...
Gladys M. Karasek
Jul 6, 2010
Gladys M. Karasek Wausau, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa, Wis. She was born in Menominee, Mich., daughter of the late Frank and Rosanna (Gallineau) Kohel. On October 23, 1943, she married James Karasek in Savannah, Ga. He preceded her in death on July 15, 1996. Gladys was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church...
Irene B. Nievinski
Jul 6, 2010
Irene B. Nievinski 88, Pike Lake, died Tuesday July 6, 2010 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born February 23, 1922, in the town of Reid, daughter of the late Joseph and Victoria (Buchkowski) Rozmarynowski. On October 25, 1941, she married Leon Nievinski at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, Bevent. He preceded her in death. Prior to...
Dorothy Agnes Winkowski
Jul 4, 2010
Dorothy Agnes Winkowski passed away in Wausau on July 4, 2010 at the age of 91. Daughter of Louis and Gladys (nee Sullivan) Rondeau, she was born in Hurley, WI, on September 16, 1918 and is survived by her devoted husband of 69 years, David Andrew Winkowski of Weston. Dorothy was a loving mother and grandmother whose crowning achievement was...
John P. Pagel
Jul 3, 2010
John P. Pagel 65, Wausau, died Saturday, July 3, 2010 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born July 12, 1944 in Wausau, son of the late Erwin and Margaret (Burns) Pagel. On July 24, 1981, he married Patricia Roach in Wausau. She survives. John was a veteran of the United States...