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.
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...
Mary Jane Flynn
May 20, 2009
Mary Jane Flynn 80, Wausau, died Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at her home. She was born August 27, 1928 in Eau Claire, daughter of the late Richard and Gertrude (Vasberg) Kielty. On June 10, 1950 she married William Flynn at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Eau Claire. He preceded her in death on January 26, 1966. Mary was a devoted mother,...
Leona Lehrmann
May 18, 2009
Leona Lehrmann 84, Wausau, died Monday, May 18, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 1, 1925 in Athens, daughter of the late William and Alma (Brown) Becker. In 1958 she married Ewald Lehrmann who preceded her in death on October 16, 2003. Leona worked as a housekeeper for Fromm Bros. in Hamburg and then as a nurses...
Wilmer E. Gresens
May 18, 2009
Wilmer E. Gresens, 87, Wausau, died Monday, May 18, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born January 24, 1922 in Marathon, son of the late Robert and Elenora (Plautz) Gresens. On January 9, 1943, he married Georgiette "Tillie" Mueller at St. Stephens Lutheran Church, Wausau....
Shirley Rawson
May 16, 2009
Shirley Rawson 69, Wausau died Saturday, May 16, 2009 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. Survivors include one brother, Dale Rawson, Wausau along with other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2009 at Pine Grove Cemetery, Wausau. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of arrangements. Cemetery Pine Grove...
Joyce A. Proft
May 16, 2009
Joyce A. Proft Joyce A. Proft, 77, passed away Saturday evening, May 16, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Joyce was born November 15, 1931 in Edgar , Wisconsin . She was the daughter of the late Kurt and Evelyn (Warosh) Umnus. Joyce graduated from Edgar High School in 1949 and went on to obtain her Teaching Degree from...
Alma Rosalie Gau
May 16, 2009
Alma R. Gau 89, Wausau, found eternal peace Saturday, May 16, 2009 at Wellington Place, Wausau. She was born June 24, 1919 in Halder, daughter of the late Robert and Appolonia (Dahlke) Boehm. On November 13, 1943 she married Oscar Gau at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder. He preceded her in death on November 16, 1978. Alma did housekeeping at...
Marlene C. Scheibl
May 15, 2009
Marlene C. Scheibl 77, 1715 Eagle Valley Lane, Wausau died Friday, May 15, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 31, 1932 in Sheboygan, daughter of the late Norman and Cresence (Eiring) Howe. On October 6, 1962 she married Jerome "Jerry" Scheibl at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sheboygan Falls. He survives. For more than ten years Marlene...
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