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.
Joan Yeskis
Jun 21, 2009
Joan Yeskis 76, Edgar, died Sunday, June 21, 2009 at home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born November 16, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Rudolph and Mildred (Catsky) McCall. Joan was a homemaker who enjoyed reading, watching old movies, camping and most of all spending time with her family and...
Robert Marcell
Jun 20, 2009
Robert (Bob) Paul Marcell, known to his many friends as "Rocky", died on Saturday, June 20, 2009, at the age of 86. He was born on July 16, 1922 in Shell Lake, WI to Harold and Elizabeth (Feist) Marcell. Bob spent most of his life in Wausau. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Marian in 1996, his...
Vattana C. Sayasavanh
Jun 20, 2009
Vattana C. Sayasavanh 23, Richfield, Minn., died Saturday, June 20, 2009 in Wausau, Wisconsin. He was born December 31, 1985 in Wausau. Survivors include his parents, Sengkhom and Manichanh (Feuasavatvong) Sayasavanh, Wausau; one sister, Chintana (Lithanou) Pongdara, Minneapolis, Minn.; one brother, John Sayasavanh, Wausau; one nephew; and many other aunts, uncles, relatives and friends. The family will greet friends after...
Kenneth W. Boehm
Jun 19, 2009
Kenneth W. Boehm Kenneth W. Boehm, 53, Wausau, died Friday, June 19, 2009, at the VA Hospital in Madison. He was born November 3, 1955, in Wausau, son of the late Raymond and Mildred (Ziliak) Boehm. On August 22, 1998, he married Karon Ottman in Wausau. She survives. Ken was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War, serving on...
Raymond W. Iselin
Jun 15, 2009
Raymond W. Iselin 85, 3005 Kildeer Lane, Wausau died Monday, June 15, 2009 under Palliative Care at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 31, 1924 in Racine, son of the late Raymond and Katherine (Henkes) Iselin. On September 17, 1949 he married Margaret Christopherson in Racine. She survives. Raymond was the former owner/operator of Future Products Corporation for almost...
Michael "Jay" Nienhuis
Jun 15, 2009
Michael "Jay" Nienhuis 67, Wausau, found peace Monday, June 15, 2009 after a truly valiant eight year battle with cancer. Michael died under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau. He was born April 2, 1942 in Holland, Michigan, son of William and Lyda (Nash) Nienhuis. Mike met Evie Tate at NTC's Learning Center...
J. George Mayer
Jun 13, 2009
J. George Mayer, 73, Wausau, died Saturday, June 13, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services at his home. He was born November 11, 1935 in Nekoosa, Wis. On September 17, 1966 he married Patricia Spielman in Wautoma, Wis. George worked as a social worker for Waushara and Marathon Counties for 35 years. He loved all...
Raymond C. Rajek
Jun 13, 2009
Raymond C. Rajek 84, Marathon, passed away Saturday June 13, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House in Wausau. He was born on October 18, 1924 in Marathon, the son of the late Paul and Christina (Sulzer) Rajek. He grew up in Marathon and graduated from Marathon High School. He joined the U.S....
Joan M. Williams
Jun 12, 2009
Joan M. Williams 81, Wausau, died Friday June 12, 2009 at Marywood Convalesent Center, Wausau. She was born May 7, 1928 in Antigo, daughter of the late George and Bertha (Stockheimer) Wittman. On September 21, 1950, she married Karl V. Williams in Wausau. He survives. Joan was a legal secretary working for Richard Tinkham and many other law firms in...
Orville W. Manecke
Jun 10, 2009
Orville W. Manecke, 76, Edgar, died peacefully Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield with his family by his side. He was born November 13, 1932 to Otto and Alvina (Hagen) Manecke. On August 28, 1954 he married Marjorie Podevels. Orville is a United States Army veteran serving from February 1953-1955. His entire life he was a truck...
Marjorie M. Roberts
Jun 10, 2009
Marjorie M. Roberts 89, Edgar, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 2, 1919 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late George Sr. and Marie (Devlin) Fergot. In 1940 she married Robert Palmiteer in Dubuque, Iowa. He preceded her in death in 1980. In 1981...
Gladys I. Lambrecht
Jun 10, 2009
Gladys Lambrecht 81, Wausau, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at her home. She was born February 8, 1928 in Wausau, daughter of the late William and Marie (Bloom) Andrews. On August 21, 1947 she married Norman E. Lambrecht in Ironwood, Michigan. He preceded her in death on December 30, 2004. Gladys was a homemaker who enjoyed camping, fishing, crafts and...
Cheryl E. Hall
Jun 10, 2009
Cheryl E. Hall 64, Prentice, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born March 16, 1945 in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Louis and Elaine (Peterson) Starnes. On December 22, 2001, she married Eugene Hall in Prentice. He survives. Among her many interests, she...
Cheryl A. Kushman
Jun 8, 2009
Cheryl A. Kushman 52, Wausau, Died Monday, June 8, 2009 at her home. She was born June 26, 1956 in Kenosha, daughter to Richard Kushman and Johannah (Schlitz) Kushman. Cheryl was a homemaker who loved spending time with her daughter and granddaughters. She also enjoyed crafts, stamping and had a new found interest in computers and surfing the web. Survivors...
Dorothy A. Jablonski
Jun 2, 2009
Dorothy A. Jablonski 87, Wausau, passed away Tuesday June 2, 2009 at The Renaissance Assisted Living, Weston under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born January 25, 1922 in Wausau to the late Claude and Sarah (Sniegoski) Sobkowiak. Dorothy, after graduating from the former Wausau East High School, worked at Wisconsin Public Service for nine years. She...
Richard J. Tokarczyk
Jun 1, 2009
Richard J. Tokarczyk 62, Wausau died Monday, June 1, 2009 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born November 20, 1946 in Laona, son of the late Jacob and Berniece (Sutrick) Tokarczyk. On July 10, 1965 he married Sharon Lemanski in Milwaukee. She preceded him in death on January 25, 2001. Prior to his retirement Richard worked in various types...
Ambrose J. Wyzkowski
Jun 1, 2009
Ambrose J. Wyzkowski 86, Wausau, died Monday June 1, 2009 at Our House Assisted Living, Wausau. He was born June 29, 1922, in Wausau, son of the late Andrew and Agnes (Novak) Wyzkowski. On January 3, 1948, he married Mary Jane Kumbera at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Wausau. Mary Jane was the love of his life; they were married for...
Ramona M. Bretl
Jun 1, 2009
Ramona M. Bretl 80, Wausau, died Monday, June 1, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born September 30, 1928 in Wausau, daughter of the late Harold and Margaret (Brandt) Walters. On May 16, 1953, she married Joseph J. Bretl in Wausau. He preceded her in death on March 23, 1990....
John C. Koppa
May 23, 2009
John C. Koppa 48, Wausau, died Saturday May 16, 2009 at the home of his mother, under the care of Ministry Home Health Care Hospice. He was born March 10, 1961, in Wausau, son of Alice (Westberg) Koppa, Wausau and the late Edward Koppa. John had been employed for 14 years at Crystal Finishing. Among his favorite things to do...
Edmund D. Stenzel
May 21, 2009
Edmund D. Stenzel 82, Wausau, died Thursday May 21, 2009 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. He was born March 23, 1927, in Athens, son of the late Jacob and Anna (Soczka) Stencil. On May 15, 1948, he married Jeanette Koy at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Ed was a US Navy veteran of World War II, serving in...