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.
Lorraine A. Murkowski
Mar 3, 2009
Lorraine A. Murkowski 93, Wausau, died Tuesday, March 3, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born October 1, 1915 in the town of Wuertzburg, daughter of the late George and Amalie (Halm) Rosner. On February 3, 1942, she married Roman C. Murkowski at St. John...
Daniel Miller
Mar 2, 2009
Daniel Miller 79, Wausau, died Monday, March 2, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at North Central Health Care, Wausau. He was born August 19, 1929 in Wausau, son of the late John and Flora Miller. Daniel was a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by family and friends. A private family...
Selvina R. Wix
Feb 27, 2009
Selvina R. Wix 87, Wausau, died Friday February 27, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 10, 1921 in St. Cloud, Minn., daughter of the late Louis and Anna Zieglmeier. On June 7, 1947, she married Henry Wix at St. Mary Catho9lic church, Wausau. He preceded her in...
Reuben G. Steingraber
Feb 26, 2009
Reuben G. Steingraber 87, Edgar, passed away peacefully at Mountain View Regional Medical Center, Las Cruces, N.M. with his niece, Dawn and nephew, Lester at his side. He was born October 27, 1921 in Maple Creek, Wis., son of the late Henry and Emma (Stroesenreuther) Steingraber. On November 19, 1955, he married Clara E. Weinkauf. She survives. Reuben spent his...
Charles A. Teige
Feb 25, 2009
Charles A. Teige 85, Wausau, died Weds. February 25, 2009 at his home. Prior to his retirement, Charles had been employed at Weyerhaueser Corp., Rothschild. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Corps. Survivors include his son, Randy (Louann) Teige, Poplar, Wis., four grandchildren, one brother, George (Naomi) Teige, Juntion City, Ore., one sister,...
Joanne Holtman
Feb 23, 2009
JoAnne Holtman 66, Fenwood, died Monday, February 23, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a battle with cancer. She was born July 6, 1942 in Phillips, daughter of the late Joseph and Anne (Stanley) Klepac. She married Arvin Holtman who preceded her in death in 2005. JoAnne enjoyed fishing, gardening, crossword puzzles and playing cards. She loved spending time with...
Julia Fons
Feb 23, 2009
Julia Fons 92, formerly of the town of Cassel, died Monday, February 23, 2009 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. Julia was a homemaker. Survivors include her children, Jo Ann (Arnie Soczka) Gavitt, Marathon, Joseph (Shirley) Fons Jr., John (Dottie) Fons, both of Wausau and Jerome (Joanne) Fons, Tomahawk, 8 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 8 step great...
Esther F. Vetter
Feb 22, 2009
Esther F. Vetter 101, a former Marathon resident, died Sunday February 22, 2009, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Miller Country Home, Edgar. She was born January 10, 1908 in Marathon, daughter of the late Jacob and Catherine (Knauf) Hornung. On June 15, 1936 she married Jacob Vetter in Marathon. He preceded her in...
Irene Marie Wilcott
Feb 21, 2009
Irene Marie Wilcott (nee Reath), 78, Wausau, died Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 19, 1930 in Westchester PA to Clarence and Helen Reath. She was the 3rd oldest in a family of 12. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister; Marjorie Gay. She is survived by her brothers and...
Warren E. Prahl
Feb 18, 2009
Warren E. Prahl 87, town of Easton, died Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at his home, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born March 24, 1921 in the town of Wausau, son of the late Henry and Ella (Beck) Prahl. On October 26, 1946, he married Ruth Banik at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau. She survives. Warren was...
Esther Brzezinski
Feb 16, 2009
Esther Brzezinski 90, Wausau, died Monday February 16, 2009, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Donna & Roger Carr. She was born February 10, 1919, in Galloway, daughter of the late Joseph and Susan (Zwicki) Stankowski. On November 19, 1934, she married Frank Brzezinski in Rosholt. He preceded...
Clyde Allen Roehrdanz
Feb 16, 2009
Clyde Roehrdanz, 86, Wausau, died Monday, Feb. 16, 2009 at Harmony Living Center. He was born in West Bend, Wisconsin, the son of the late Walter and Gertrude (nee Held) Roehrdanz. He served as a Corporal for the U.S. Marine Corps during WW II, from 1942-1946. He proudly served his country in the South Pacific on the islands of New...
Duane L. Corbin
Feb 13, 2009
Duane L. Corbin 85, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 13, 2009, at Allison House Assisted Living, Schofield. Duane was a veteran of the United States Army assigned as a sniper and was wounded on Omaha Beach in Normandy as part of the D-Day invasion in June of 1944. Following the war, Duane returned home to...
Vang Chang
Feb 12, 2009
Vang Chang 79, Wausau, died Thursday, February 12, 2009 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. She was born January 15, 1930 in Laos, daughter of the late Chue Sue Chang and Yia Khang. Survivors include, four brothers, Khoua Vang Chang, Pang Kao Chang, Ying Pao Chang and Leng Chang; two step-sons, Zang Dang Thao (Yer) and Tong Yang Lee; a...
Clarence Writz
Feb 11, 2009
Clarence "Cleo" Writz, 88, Wausau, died Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born May 4, 1920 in Athens, son of the late Frank and Frances (Klavinski) Writz. He served in the US Army during World War II. Cleo worked for Fromm Brothers until retiring at age 65. Survivors include one brother, John...
Roger W. Manowski
Feb 10, 2009
Roger W. Manowski, 70, Weston, died Tuesday February 10, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 21, 1938, in Wausau, son of the late Michael Sr. and Edna (Tesch) Manowski. On January 19, 1990, he married Jean Gorzlanzyk in Wausau. She survives. Roger was a veteran of the US Air Force serving in Viet Nam and retired after...
Lawrence F. Soczka
Feb 10, 2009
Lawrence F. Soczka 89, Edgar, died Tuesday morning, February 10, 2009 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. He was born October 31, 1919 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Jacob and Anna (Stencil) Soczka. On July 19, 1941, he married Nettie Lewandowski at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. She preceded him in death on January 13, 1976. In...
Francis R. Malak
Feb 9, 2009
Francis "Frank" R. Malak 69, passed away Monday February 9, 2009 at Colonial Manor Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born September 5, 1940, in Wausau, son of the late John and Alexandra (Cison) Malak. Frank served in the US Army and after service, moved to and worked in Leveland, Texas. After graduating from the Wisconsin Technical College as...
Cynthia R. Karlen
Feb 9, 2009
Cynthia R. "Cindy" Karlen 53, W1030 Huckleberry Road, Edgar, died Monday, February 9, 2009 at her home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born October 11, 1955 in Hammond, Indiana daughter of the late Myron and Rita (Kropidlowski) Matysik. On January 26, 1974 she married Allen Karlen at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He...
Mildred M. Panzigrau-Knutson
Feb 9, 2009
Mildred M. Panzigrau-Knutson 91, Edgar, died Monday, February 9, 2009 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born March 19, 1917 in the town of Wien, daughter of the late Gustave and Mary (Flegle) Pilgrim. On June 1, 1940, she married Michael Panzigrau in the town of Wien, he preceded her in death on November 23, 1982. On October 9,...
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