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.
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,...
Beatrice C. Wadzinski
Sep 11, 2009
Beatrice C. Wadzinski 85, formerly of the town of Cassel, died Friday, September 11, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor, Wausau. She was born October 23, 1923 in Francis Creek, daughter of the late Edward and Leora (Jost) Burish. On October 18, 1944 she married Allen Kraft at St. Mary Catholic Church,...
Lloyd D. Roloff
Sep 10, 2009
Lloyd D. Roloff 68, Schofield, ended his earthly journey on Thursday, September 10, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born March 20, 1941 in Wausau, son of the late Wilbert and Gladys (Blossom) Roloff. On October 14, 1961, he married Rosalynn Block at St. John Lutheran Church,...
Jeffrey Luedtke
Sep 9, 2009
Jeffrey "Blanche" Luedtke, 44, Minneapolis, formerly of Wausau, died Wednesday, September 9, 2009. He was born February 25, 1965 in Wausau, son of Mary (nee Kesy) Luedtke of Wausau and the late Donald Luedtke. Jeff worked as a waiter at many different restaurants in the Wausau area, and moved to Minneapolis, where he continued working as a waiter for the...
Theresa Klosinski
Sep 7, 2009
Theresa M. Klosinski, 82, Wausau, died Monday September 7, 2009. She was born June 14, 1927 in Poniatowski, daughter of the late John and Mary (Teresinski) Wisnewski. On October 8, 1949 she married Stanley Klosinski in Poniatowski. He preceded her in death January 7, 2000. Theresa worked as a waitress at Bill's Fine Food for over 20 years. Survivors include...
Louis A. Thurs
Sep 6, 2009
Louis Albert August Thurs, 95, passed peacefully into heaven on Sunday, Sept. 6, with Julia, his devoted wife of 72 years, & his family by his side. He was under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. Born to Andreas & Bertha (Henke) Thurs on July 11, 1914, Louis grew up in Little Chicago. At 17, Louis won...
A. Della Peel Beckman
Sep 4, 2009
A. Della Peel Beckman 72, Merrill, died Friday, September 4, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born March 19, 1937 in Missouri, daughter of the late Alvie and Nola (Lewis) Steward. On September 4, 1953 she married Lyle Peel Sr. in Michigan and he preceded her in death on June...
Norman Rheinschmidt
Sep 2, 2009
Norman T. Rheinschmidt, 86, Wausau, died Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 8, 1923 in Mosinee, son of the late Ferd and Lena (Steffanus) Rheinschmidt. On August 16, 1947 he married Mary Ruth Kronenwetter. She preceded him in death August 1, 1970. Norman then married Margaret (Lietz) Weisbrod on December 16, 1972 in LaCrosse....
Evelyn L. Mertens
Aug 31, 2009
MERTENS, Evelyn L. (Kieffer) Evelyn L. (Kieffer) Mertens, 99, of La Crosse, and formerly of Wisconsin Rapids died peacefully at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center La Crosse, Wis., on Aug. 31, 2009. Evelyn Lucille Kieffer was born June 8, 1910, to John B. and Anna B. (Tetzlaff) Kieffer in Wausau, Wis. On Oct. 1, 1929, she was united in Holy Matrimony...
Frances H. Urban
Aug 30, 2009
Frances H. Urban 95, formerly of Rothschild, died Sunday August 30, 2009 at Harmony Terrace, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born March 5, 1914, daughter of the late Leo and Mildred (Washburn) McDonnell. On October 7, 1939, she married Arnold Urban in Iowa. He preceded her in death March 20, 1996. She attended...
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