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.
Grace E. Woodward
Jan 27, 2009
Grace E. Woodward, 82, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Hospice House. She was born November 28, 1926 in Portage, daughter of the late Otto and Martha (Gresens) Weinke. On December 6, 1947 Grace married Samuel Woodward at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on October 11, 1988. Grace was a teacher at St. Mark Lutheran...
Edward V. Slaminski
Jan 26, 2009
Edward V. "Eddie" Slaminski 88, Wausau, died Monday, January 26, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 13, 1920 in Wausau, son of the late Vincent and Louise (Machyniak) Slaminski. On July 31, 1949, he married Adela Krejci in Wausau. She preceded him in death on June 7, 1995. Edward was a veteran of the United States Army,...
Lois M. Samolinski
Jan 25, 2009
Lois Samolinski Lois Samolinski won't be late to her own funeral, death knocked on the door of her home on January 25, 2009. Surrounded by loving friends and family members, she was aided in her final days by the wonderful care-givers from Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. One could not have found two prouder parents in Antigo, Wis. on...
Patricia M. Hart
Jan 24, 2009
Patricia M. Hart, 79, town of Rietbrock, died Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Saint Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. She was born December 7, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Rahlins) Buckett. On August 2, 1969 she married Gregory Hart in Chicago, Illinois. He survives. Prior to her marriage, she worked at the Federal Reserve Bank and...
Charles D. Klein
Jan 24, 2009
Charles "Chuck" D. Klein 75, Rothschild, died Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born July 1, 1933 in Wausau, son of the late Carl and Marie (Fell) Klein. On June 18, 1955 he married Janice Dahm at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. For more than 30 years Chuck was the...
Norman L. Westberg
Jan 22, 2009
Norman L. Westberg 87, Wausau, died Thursday, January 22, 2009 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born November 5, 1921 in Wausau, son of the late Charles and Anna (Gehring) Westberg. On December 16, 1939 he married Linda Tesch at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. She survives. Norman served his country in the United States Army during World...
Marie R. Ferge
Jan 21, 2009
Marie "Ma" R. Ferge 84, Wausau, died Wednesday, January 21, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at North Central Health Care, Wausau. She was born February 9, 1924 in Norrie, daughter of the late Paul and Rose Perewich. Marie enjoyed polka music, dancing, fishing and embroidering. She also enjoyed softball, playing cards and the occasional...
Ora E. Nauta
Jan 21, 2009
Ora (Geurink) Nauta 97, Wausau and Minocqua, died Weds. January 21, 2009 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born August 10, 1911, in Wausau, daughter of the late Henry and Effie (Jensama) Geurink. On June 29, 1932, she married Wiebe Nauta in Wausau. He preceded her...
David A. Wolfgram
Jan 20, 2009
David A. Wolfgram 66, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 20, 2009, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born January 22, 1942 in Menasha, son of the late Melvin and Erna (Lickert) Wolfgram. David enjoyed his career as a realtor in the Wausau area for many years. Prior...
Dennis L. Schmoll
Jan 19, 2009
Dennis L. Schmoll 62, 2375 Old Dancy Road, Mosinee died Monday, January 19, 2009 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Joan Burns, Dancy, his children, Erica Schmoll, Dancy and Sarah Schmoll, Superior, one granddaughter, Azailia Skoglund and one brother, William (Joan) Schmoll, Marshfield. Private family services will be held...
Lucille S. Shank
Jan 19, 2009
Lucille S. Shank 87, Wausau, died Monday, January 19, 2009 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born September 7, 1921 in Edgar, daughter of the late William and Clara (Losselyong) Ellenbecker. On October 5, 1957 she married Jack Shank in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death in January 1979. After graduating high school, Lucille moved to Milwaukee where she...
Milda L. Hamann
Jan 18, 2009
Milda L. Hamann 90, Wausau, died Sunday, January 18, 2009 at Wausau Manor. She was born May 21, 1918 in Edgar, daughter of the late Gustave and Alice (Eggebrecht) Ballerstein. On May 14, 1938 she married Royal Hamann in Edgar. He preceded her in death on March 3, 2005. Milda and Royal farmed in the town of Frankfort for many...
Mae H. Ewert
Jan 16, 2009
Mae H. Ewert 81, Wausau, passed away Friday January 16, 2008 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born May 2, 1927, daughter of the late Albert and Lily (Leffel) Ewert. She retired from James River Corporation after 45 years of service as a storeroom clerk. Mae was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. She will...
Henry B. Burmeister
Jan 15, 2009
Henry B. Burmeister 89, Athens, died Thursday, January 15, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 16, 1919 in town of Berlin, son of the late Julius and Helena (Splettdozer) Burmeister. On February 11, 1950 he married Barbara Williamson at Zion Lutheran Church, Rib Falls. She survives. Henry was a dairy and ginseng farmer in the town of...
Robert A. Siewert
Jan 12, 2009
Robert "Bob" A. Siewert 84, Wausau, died Monday, January 12, 2009 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born January 16, 1924 in Wausau, son of the late Oscar and Elsa (Seehafer) Siewert. On September 27, 1947, he married Lucille Fochs at the former St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on August 19, 2008. Bob served...
Caroline Hunger
Jan 12, 2009
Caroline Hunger, 98, Wausau, died Monday, January 12, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice. Caroline was born April 14, 1910 in Brokaw, daughter of Louis and Selma (Arnold) Brookhyser. Caroline was a life-long resident of the Wausau area and a 1928 graduate of Wausau High School. Prior to her retirement, Caroline was...
Lucille A. Ferguson
Jan 12, 2009
Lucille A. Ferguson Wausau, died Monday January 12, 2009 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Wausau, daughter of the late James and Emily (Riplinger) Halada. On May 20, 1939, she married Dr. George T. Ferguson in San Francisco. He preceded her in death October 24, 1944, while being held by the Japanese as a World War II...
Loretta M. Drewek
Jan 11, 2009
Loretta M. Drewek 92, Wausau, formerly of Athens, died Sunday, January 11, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born March 30, 1916 in the town of Halder, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Salzmen) Handrick. On November 26, 1935, she married Michael Drewek in Athens. He preceded her in death on January 11, 1976. Loretta was a former...
Tammy Hornung
Jan 11, 2009
Tammy J. Hornung 40, Edgar, died Sunday, January 11, 2009 at her home. She was born September 14, 1968 in Edgar, daughter of Wallace and Arlene (Knoll) Stencil. On July 23, 1994 she married Kevin Hornung at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. He survives. Tammy was currently employed at Cardiovascular Associates, Wausau. Some of her hobbies included camping, fishing and...
Mary T. Adamski
Jan 10, 2009
Mary T. Adamski 79, Marathon, died Saturday January 10, 2009 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born March 17, 1929, in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Anton and Anna (Bargender) Skrzypchak. On October 19, 1948, she married Edwin Adamski at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. He preceded her in death March 29, 1962. On November 24,...
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