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.
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,...
Cecilia Kania
Feb 7, 2009
Cecilia M. Kania, 81, Wausau, was lifted by the angels to the Lord, with her loved ones by her side, on Saturday February 7, 2009 after a courageous battle with kidney disease at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Her family takes comfort in knowing that she is no longer suffering and is now with her loving husband and other members who have...
Irene A. Lang
Feb 6, 2009
Irene A. Lang 92, Wausau, died Friday, February 6, 2009 at Wellington Place, Wausau. She was born October 10, 1916 in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Kuharski) Pergalski. On October 9, 1937 she married Dr. George Thoma. He preceded her in death on September 22, 1963. She then married Hugo Lang on September 19, 1969. He also...
Tillie Stralkowski
Feb 6, 2009
Otilia "Tillie" Stralkowski, 96, Wausau, was welcomed into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father and her loving husband, Casimir, Friday, February 6, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Cedar Creek Manor, Mosinee. She was born October 27, 1912 in Mosinee, daughter of the late Gustav and Mathilda (Graves) Gatske. On November 27, 1933...
Lorna M. Call
Feb 5, 2009
Lorna M. Call 48, Athens, died Thursday, February 5, 2009 at her home. She was born May 5, 1960 in Shell Lake, Wis., the daughter of Margaret (Forrestal) Butterfield of Sarona, Wis. and the late Leroy "Jim" Butterfield. On September 10, 1977, she married Robert Call in Shell Lake. He survives. She was a cook for many years in the...
Vilas J. Zimmerman, Sr
Feb 5, 2009
Vilas J. Zimmerman, Sr., 75, Marathon, died Thursday, February 5, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau. He was born May 23, 1933 in town of Kronenwetter, son of the late August and Bertha (Schmidt) Zimmerman. On June 27, 1959 he married Wanda Tesch at Our Savior Evangelical Church, Wausau. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in...
Paul R. Hinderliter
Feb 4, 2009
Paul R. Hinderliter 71, of Luck, Wis., died Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at his home. He was born January 25, 1938 in Chicago, Ill., son of the late Paul A. and Phyllis (Richards) Hinderliter. Paul served his country in the United States Army from 1956 to 1959. Most recently, Paul worked as a caretaker and manager of the EZ Livin...
Donald L. Lyon
Feb 4, 2009
Donald L. "Don" Lyon 72, Weston, died Weds. February 4, 2009 at St. Claire's Hospital, Weston. He was born November 20, 1936, in Wausau, son of the late Lewis and Loretta (Stieber) Lyon. On May 18, 1957, he married Ruth Koepp. She survives. Don was a 1955 graduate of D.C. Everest High School, and then was employed at Weyerhauser in...
Wilma M. Kohl
Feb 4, 2009
Wilma M. Kohl 95, Kronenwetter, formerly of New London, died Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at home. She was born April 17, 1913 in Wilton, Wis., daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Schappa) Koehler. In June of 1934, she married the love of her life, Edwin Schendel in Wood stock, Ill., he preceded her in death. For many years, Wilma...
Gerry M. Steif
Feb 1, 2009
Gerry Steif, Wausau, died Sunday, February 1, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, after a courageous 8 month battle with cancer. She was born April 18, 1939 in Wausau, daughter of the late Albert and Marion (Wanta) Kramer. On February 23, 1963 she was united in marriage to Ronald J. Steif at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. He preceded her in...
Lynn M. (Heidmann) Drexler
Jan 30, 2009
Lynn M. (Heidmann) Drexler 31, Fenwood, died Friday, January 30, 2009 at her home She was born November 9, 1977 in West Bend, the daughter of Floyd and Marge (Chojnowski) Heidmann, Edgar. On December 13, 2008, she married Josh Drexler in Fenwood. Lynn was a 1996 graduate of the Edgar High School and continued her education at North Central Technical...
Ruth Anna Ollhoff
Jan 29, 2009
Ruth Anna Ollhoff 92, 427 North 1st Avenue, Wausau, went to be with her Lord, Thursday, January 29, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 24, 1916 in the town of Maine, daughter of the late Fred and Clara (Laabs) Hartwig. On January 15, 1938 she was united in marriage to Reuben Ollhoff at St. Stephen Church in...
Deborah Carey
Jan 28, 2009
Deborah Carey, 59, Wausau, died Wednesday, January 28, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Survivors include her significant other, Dwayne Eilers, four children, Scott (Cheryl) Pilch, Traci (Billy) Newhouse, Robert Carey Jr. and Jennifer Carey, seven grandchildren, brother, Larry (Maryann) Pilch and a sister, Karen (Mike) Stynoski. Memorial Services will be...
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