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.
Donald E. Lingford
May 14, 2010
Donald E. Lingford 85, Wausau died Friday, May 14, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. For more than 35 years Don was a supervisor at Consolidated Papers in Wisconsin Rapids. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II from June 1944 until February 1947. Survivors include his wife Phyllis (Sherman) Lingford, Wausau, his children, Linda (Gary)...
Loretta M. Buetsch
May 11, 2010
Loretta M. Buetsch 83, Wausau, died Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 17, 1926 in Halder, daughter of the late John and Pearl (Loar) Newman. Loretta was part owner of Buetsch Implement and also took care of the elderly and volunteered at North Central Health Care. She enjoyed reading, playing cards, knitting, watching Packer...
Alice Martha Cherney
May 9, 2010
Alice M. Cherney 85, Wausau, died Sunday, May 9, 2010 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born January 25, 1925 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edward and Alma (Clabunde) Nimz. On January 25, 1974, she married Ernest J. Cherney at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on November 22, 1987. Alice worked as an...
Dorothy L. Literski
May 9, 2010
Dorothy L. Literski 82, formerly of Athens died Sunday, May 9, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born June 25, 1927 in Poniatowski, daughter of the late Casimir and Theresa (Wadzinski) Myszka. On September 26, 1951 she married Alois Literski at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He preceded...
Debra J. Nowak
May 9, 2010
Debra J. Nowak 55, Edgar, died Sunday May 9, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born March 30, 1955, in Wausau, daughter of Darlene (Tesch) Rothenberger, Marathon, and the late LeRoy Rothenberger. On June 12, 1976, she married Joseph Nowak Jr. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. He preceded her in death November 24, 2004. For the past 18...
Julia A. Arnold
May 6, 2010
Julia A. Arnold 93, Wausau, died Thursday, May 6, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 18, 1917 in Gary, Indiana, daughter of the late Franklin and Elizabeth (Kalchbunner) Schultz. On May 8, 1937, she married Louis Arnold in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death in 1980. Julia enjoyed reading and puzzles. Survivors include, two children, Judy Weyneth...
Lawrence G. Lohr
May 5, 2010
Lawrence "Larry" G. Lohr 95, Marathon, died Wednesday, May 5, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Allison House, Schofield. He was born March 4, 1915 in Sauk County, son of the late Johann (John) and Pauline (Wawrock) Lohr. On July 14, 1940, he married Elsie Hagen at Vermont Lutheran Church, Black Earth, Wisconsin. She...
Elnore Zastrow
May 5, 2010
Elnore Marie "Mutz" Zastrow 83, Weston, died Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at her daughter's home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 21, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late Herman and Anna (Radtke) Juedes. On July 21, 1948 she married William Zastrow Jr. in Wausau. He preceded her in death on March 15, 2005. As a young...
Barbara Maria Fraser
May 5, 2010
Barbara Maria Fraser 79, Rothschild, went to eternal life on May 5, 2010 at Mount View Care Center. Barbara Maria (Dobeck) Fraser was born June 23, 1930 to Isadore and Esther Dobeck, Rothschild. Survivors include her husband Loren, her sons Kevin "Fuzz" Fraser, Kelly (Jean) Fraser, both of Rothschild, Daughter -in-law- Sherry Fraser (Todd), Watertown WI, 6 Grandchildren, Tara(Brown), Zackary,...
Annabelle K. Grubb
May 4, 2010
Annabelle "Annie" K. Grubb 74, Wausau, died Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born July 30, 1935 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Joseph and Dora (Ramthun) Powell. On December 10, 1955, she married Harold Grubb in Milwaukee. He survives. Annabelle worked for Sears Roebuck Co., Wausau, as a customer service manager for 28 years...
Jacobus P. Pretorius
May 3, 2010
Jacobus "Kobus" Pretorius 40, Lone Rock, died Monday May 3, 2010, in Wood County, Ohio as the result of a traffic accident. He was born November 7, 1969, in South Africa, son of the late Laal and Louisa Pretorius. Kobus moved to the United States from South Africa in 2000 with special friends to start the Green Glass Company. On...
Lawrence J. Dederich
May 2, 2010
Lawrence "Lorry" J. Dederich 82, Wausau, died Sunday May 2, 2010 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born April 17, 1928, in Plain, son of the late Lawrence "Ted" and Grace (Thering) Dederich. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the US Army as a cryptographer. On August 27, 1955 he married Virginia...
Irene J. Szymanski
May 1, 2010
Irene J. Szymanski 78, Marathon, died Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 31, 1931 in the town of Bevent, the daughter of the late Walter and Julia (Wanta) Czech. On June 2, 1951 Irene married Raymond Szymanski in Bevent. He preceded her in death January 13, 2004. For many years, she worked as a...
Opal L. Mccandless
May 1, 2010
Opal L. McCandless 87, Marathon died Saturday, May 1, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 16, 1922 in Pontiac, Michigan, daughter of the late Clarence and Ethel (Rossman) Holsworth. On October 1, 1938 she married James W. McCandless in South Bend, Indiana. He...
Aloysius B. Wilichowski
Apr 27, 2010
Aloysius B. Wilichowski 88, Marathon, died Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. He was born August 2, 1921 in Marathon, son of the late Frank and Lucy (Koppa) Wilichowski. Aloysius was a veteran of the United State Army and served his country during World War II. For many years, he worked as a custodian...
Pamela J. Eternicka
Apr 23, 2010
Pamela J. Eternicka 43, Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 23, 2010 at her home. She was born March 27, 1967 to Virginia Kasper of Wausau and the late Robert Hochstetler. Pamela loved the outdoors. She enjoyed going fishing, swimming and walking her dogs. She especially loved spending time with her nieces and nephews. Survivors include, her husband, Raymond...
Georgene Hasko-Lang
Apr 22, 2010
Georgene M. Hasko-Lang 83, Marathon, died Thursday April 22, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 23, 1926, in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Raymond and Genevieve (Volhard) Wadzinski. On September 29, 1945, she married John P. Hasko. He preceded her in death May 18, 1990. On July 6, 2002, Georgene married Charles L. Lang...
Andrew A. Hornung
Apr 20, 2010
Andrew A. "Andy" Hornung 59, Marathon, died Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born November 17, 1950 in Marathon, son of the late George and Katherine (Volhard) Hornung. On September 8, 1973, he married Sandra McCandless at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. Andy worked for...
Alvin J. Edenhofer
Apr 20, 2010
Alvin J. Edenhofer 79, Wausau, died Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. He was born June 4, 1930 in Wausau, son of the late Alexander and Ella (Deininger) Edenhofer. Alvin worked as a factory supervisor in the shipping department of the former Wausau Metals. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean...
Marion M. Kroening
Apr 19, 2010
Marion M. Kroening 85, Fenwood, died Monday, April 19, 2010 in the Palliative Care Unit at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. She was born October 23, 1923 in Marathon County, daughter of the late Otto and Margaret (Punke) Hintz. On August 23, 1946 she married George Kroening in Marathon County. He preceded her in death on Nov. 28, 1998. Marion...
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