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.
Rueben Louis Ahlquist
Oct 7, 2009
Rueben Louis Ahlquist, 83, Edgar, died Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at Harbor House, Wausau. He was born May 10, 1926 in the Township of Emmet, son of the late Arthur and Laurena (Ahrens) Ahlquist. On July 4, 1962 he married Clara Volhard at St. Mary's Rectory, Marathon. She preceded him in death April 7, 2004. Rueben was a United States...
John A. Proft
Oct 7, 2009
John A. Proft 83, Colby, died Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at Colonial Center, Colby. He was born June 20, 1926 in the town of Johnson, son of the late William and Mary (Mauritz) Proft. John served his country in the United States Army during World War II and was a farmer. Survivors include his three sisters, Katherine Sauter, Salinas, Calif.,...
Margaret C. Lemmer
Oct 7, 2009
Margaret Lemmer, age 93 passed away October 7, 2009. Mom was born to Robert Martin, Sr., & Romana Karl in 1916. She was the youngest of the 16 children and the last one to leave this earth. Mom married Dad, Ralph Julius Lemmer on June 9, 1941. They had 13 children . A daughter passed away at birth and Mark...
Marie A. Reetz
Oct 6, 2009
Marie A. Reetz 72, Kronenwetter, died Tuesday, October 6, 2009 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at the House of Dove Hospice Home, Marshfield. She was born July 9, 1937 in Mattoon, daughter of the late Conrad and Amanda (Tews) Teuchert. On December 9, 1955, she married Ronald J. Reetz in Pine City, Minnesota. He preceded her in...
Joanna Michlig
Oct 5, 2009
Joanna Michlig 100, Edgar, died Monday, October 5, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Miller Country Care, Edgar. She was born July 18, 1909 in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Urmanski)Soczka. On October 3, 1933 she married Ignatz "Nick" Michlig at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. He preceded...
Emilie Huml Smith
Oct 2, 2009
Emilie Huml Smith, 88, Town of Rib Mountain, died Friday, October 2, 2009 at Colonial Manor Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice services. She was born February 7, 1921 in Prague, Czechoslovakia, daughter of the late Anton E. and Tatjana (Hetmansky) Huml. On August 8, 1949, she married Donald Smith in Freising...
Douglas D. Hrobsky
Oct 1, 2009
Douglas D. Hrobsky 82, town of Johnson, died Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Continental Manor Nursing Home, Abbotsford. He was born on May 18, 1927 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Doug made his home with Henry and Isabelle Misudek in the town of Johnson. Among his many interests, he enjoyed reading the local newspaper, listening to music, playing bingo and cards,...
Veronica Barbara Juedes
Oct 1, 2009
Veronica "Ronnie" Barbara Juedes, 93, Schofield, died Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Kennedy Park Medical & Rehabilitation Center. She was born September 28, 1916 in Edgar, daughter of the late John and Mary (Kipp) Ellenbecker. On June 1, 1940 she married Walter Juedes. He preceded her in death August 10, 1991. She enjoyed fast pitch softball, yardwork, dancing, being active...
Jeanette M. Waldinger
Sep 30, 2009
Jeanette M. Waldinger 85, Rib Mountain, died Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at Aspirus Hospice House. She was born December 8, 1923 in Wausau, daughter of the late Reinhold and May (Shope) Henke. On January 4, 1945, she married Howard Waldinger in Los Angeles, California. He survives. Jeanette worked at Wausau Insurance Company for 18 years until her retirement. She was...
Marion Sobvick
Sep 30, 2009
Marion "Auntie" Sobvick 92, Wausau, died Wednesday, September 30, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau. She was born November 10, 1916 in Sheboygan, daughter of the late Barth and Louise (Tessen) Habert. On April 22, 1950 she married Frank Sobvick in Wausau. He preceded her in death on February 25, 1992....
Sally Virginia Shipway
Sep 26, 2009
Sally Virginia Shipway 76, died Saturday September 26, 2009 at Aurora Community Services, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born June 25, 1933, in Wausau, daughter of the late Charles E. and Selma (Hamler) Shipway. Survivors include one brother, Charles W. (Arleen) Shipway, Wausau and one sister, JoAnn (Orville) Heinz, Wausau, many nieces, nephews...
Frederick V. Zimmermann
Sep 24, 2009
Frederick V. Zimmermann, 95, Rhinelander, formerly of Wausau and Zephyrhills, Florida, died Thursday, September 24, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rhinelander. He was born September 7, 1914, in the town of Easton, son of the late Fred W. and Pearl (Kunhert) Zimmermann. On August 17, 1940, he married Margaret Swendsen, who preceded him in death in 1984. On February...
Wilbur F. Eisenhut
Sep 20, 2009
Wilbur F. "Wiggie" Eisenhut 82, 632 Faith Street, Athens died Sunday, September 20, 2009 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at Wausau Manor. He was born February 27, 1927 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Maurice and Bertha (Degenhardt) Eisenhut. On October 12, 1963 he married Eldora Kottke at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She...
Terry Ervin Brandt
Sep 19, 2009
Terry Ervin Brandt, 58, Merrill, died Saturday, September 19, 2009 at his home. Survivors include his siblings, Dale Brandt, Arlan (Lee) Brandt, Beverly (Gary) Baumann, Glen (Angela) Brandt, David (Mary) Brandt, Dean (Sue) Brandt, Sue (Norm) Brandt, Christine (Gary) Ollhoff, Andy (Cecilia) Brandt, Robert (Gloria) Brandt and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September...
Kenneth W. Behling
Sep 17, 2009
Kenneth W. Behling, 77, Wausau, died Thursday, September 17, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rhinelander. He was born October 22, 1931 in Wausau, son of the late Walter and Viola (Werner) Behling. On October 28, 1961 he married Mary Ann VanderSanden in Westboro, Wisconsin. Kenneth was a United States Army veteran. He was an Assistant Vice President at Wausau Insurance,...
Vivian M. Urmanski
Sep 16, 2009
Vivian M. Urmanski 88, Wausau died Wednesday, September 16, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Our House, Wausau. She was born January 14, 1921 in Harrisburg, Illinois daughter of the late Raymond and Mildred (Payne) Alvey. On November 4, 1950 she married Edmund Urmanski at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in...
Monica P. Rogalla
Sep 16, 2009
Monica P. Rogalla 96, Wausau, died Wednesday, September 16, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born July 6, 1913 in Plover, daughter of the late Anton and Rosalie (Kantowski) Worzalla. On August 25, 1931, she married Albert Rogalla at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. He preceded her...
Darrell Deicher
Sep 15, 2009
Darrell G. Deicher, 67, Edgar, died Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 7, 1942 in Marshfield, son of the late Gilbert and Maria (Engle) Deicher. On October 4, 1969, he married Katherine Schirmer. Darrell lived in the Wausau area and was employed at Weyerhaeuser Co. of Rothschild for 27 years. He enjoyed fishing, playing...
Mary M. Borke
Sep 14, 2009
Mary M. Borke Mary Margaret (Farrell) Borke was born in Milwaukee on November 7, 1924 to Ed and Genevieve (Clifford) Farrell, and died September 14, 2009. Mary was educated in Milwaukee Catholic schools and graduated from Mount Mary College in 1946. She taught in Seymour WI from 1946 to 1950. In 1950 she began teaching at Athens High School in...
Nancy L. Kleinschmidt
Sep 11, 2009
Nancy L. Kleinschmidt 71, Wausau, died Friday, September 11, 2009 at under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Hospital. She was born May 12, 1938 in Wausau, daughter of the late Rueben and Alvina (Krueger) Schneck. On October 22, 1958 she married Donald Kleinschmidt in Wausau. He survives. Nancy was a homemaker who enjoyed bowling,...
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