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.
Dale L. Valent
Nov 16, 2008
Dale L. Valent, 72, Kronenwetter, died Sunday, November 16, 2008 at home, with his loving wife at his side. He was born May 18, 1936, in Shawano, son of Pauline (Steinke) Valent and the late Lucien Valent. On October 5, 1963 he married Marie Felch at St. John Lutheran Church, Easton. She survives. Dale was a United States Army Veteran,...
Pamela E. Estep
Nov 14, 2008
Pamela E. Estep 53, Weston, died Friday, November 14, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. She was born September 19, 1955 in Chicago, daughter of Oliver and Ila (Ridgeway) Brenwall. For more than 14 years she was the department manger of the lawn and garden department at Walmart. Some of her favorite pastimes included crocheting, watching movies and DVD's and...
William James Bendrick
Nov 13, 2008
William "Bill" J. Bendrick William J. Bendrick, 86, Wausau, died Thursday, November 13, 2008, at the V.A. Hospital, Tomah, WI. He was born May 17, 1922, in Junction City, son of the late Joseph and Anna (Smrz) Bendrick . On July 11, 1942 he married Dorothea Brenton in Waukon, IA. She preceded him in death on December 30, 1999. Bill...
Vern T. Kilty
Nov 10, 2008
Vern T. Kilty 76, Athens, died Monday, November 10, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 3, 1932 in Unity, son of the late William and Florence (Mattson) Kilty. On October 5, 1955 he married Mary Martin in Unity, Wisconsin. She survives. Vern enjoyed playing cards, tinkering with machinery and most of all spending time with his sons...
Andrew R. Hettinga
Nov 9, 2008
Andrew R. Hettinga 89, Schofield, died Sunday November 9, 2008 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. He was born June 21, 1919, in Ringle, son of the late Riemer and Jenny (Sjoerdsma) Hettinga. A veteran of World War II, Andrew served his country in the U.S. Army with the Infantry in the South Pacific. He was a 63 year member of...
Chester Gliniecki
Nov 9, 2008
Chester Gliniecki 79, Weston passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, November 9, 2008. He was born June 1, 1929 in Rosholt, son of the late Edward and Helen (Gilmeister) Gliniecki. On May 5, 1956 he married Evelyn Klee in Spalding, Michigan. She survives. Chet was employed at Marathon Electric from 1954 until his retirement in 1991. As a devoted...
Richard J. Farganus
Oct 31, 2008
Richard J. Farganus 76, Kronenwetter, died Friday, October 31, 2008 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born September 17, 1932 in Chicago, son of the late Stanley and Josephine (Janusz) Farganus. On October 8, 1955 he married Dolores Neverouski in Chicago. She survives. Prior to his retirement Richard worked at Wausau Tile and Cedar Craft. Some of his...
Mary E. Knetter
Oct 29, 2008
Mary E. Knetter 27, Edgar, died Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born April 15, 1981, in Marshfield, daughter of Stephen and Betty (Punke) Knetter. She was a 1999 graduate of Edgar High School, attended UW Marshfield/Wood County and grauated in 2004 from UW River Falls with degrees in Marketing and Communications as well as...
Robert E. Colcord Jr
Oct 29, 2008
Robert E. Colcord Jr. 61, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 29, 2008. He was born June 7, 1947 in Wausau, son of the late Robert Sr. and Josephine (Rieck) Colcord. Robert was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving his country during the Vietnam War as a medic. Survivors include, his wife, Judy Colcord, Mosinee; his daughter, Angela (Kris) Baguhn,...
Anibal Vega Machado
Oct 28, 2008
Anibal Vega Machado 88, town of Rib Falls, died Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston. He is survived by Adeline Nielsen, five children, three brothers and many other relatives and friends. The funeral service will be 2p.m. Saturday, November 1, 2008 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 3400 Stewart Avenue, Wausau. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Wausau....
Edith M. Holzem
Oct 28, 2008
Edith M. Holzem, 72, Weston, died Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at home with her family at her side. She was born July 25, 1936 in Wausau, the daughter of Dorothy (Bartels) Tapper and the late Alfred Tapper . On September 21, 1957 she married Richard A. Holzem in Wausau. He preceded her in death October 30, 2004. Edith retired in...
Martin Schattschneider
Oct 27, 2008
Martin Schattschneider 83, Wausau died Monday, October 27, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 11, 1924 in the town of Stettin, son of the late Ernest and Bertha (Kranke) Schattschneider. Martin was a dairy farmer in the town of Stettin. Survivors include a niece and a nephew. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 1, 2008 at...
William E. Swanson
Oct 26, 2008
William E. Swanson, 66, Wausau, died Sunday, October 26, 2008. He was born March 21, 1942 in Michigan, son of the late Evar and Mary (Brighenti) Swanson. William was a proud military veteran of the United States Navy serving during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #251, Wausau and the Men of...
Nyles L. Hollman
Oct 25, 2008
Nyles L. Hollman 52, formerly of Marathon, died Saturday, October 25, 2008 at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison. He was born March 31, 1956 in Wausau, son of Milton and Marjory (Wesenick) Hollman. Nyles served his country in the United States Navy. Some of his hobbies included hunting and fishing. He enjoyed watching racing and had many different...
Robert W. Weisbrod
Oct 24, 2008
Robert W. Weisbrod 89, Wausau, died Friday October 24, 2008 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born May 26, 1919 in Wausau, son of the late William Sr and Frances (Oldenweller) Weisbrod. On June 26, 1947, he married Adrienne Shea Pearson at St. Mary Catholic Church,...
Violet M. Bartishofski
Oct 24, 2008
Violet M. Bartishofski 85, Weston, died Friday, October 24, 2008 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born April 23, 1923 in the town of Otter Creek, Wis., daughter of the late Albert and Adela (Ventzke) Dehnke. On June 22, 1946, she married Anthony M. Bartishofski Sr. in Melrose Park, Ill. He preceded her in death on...
Virginia R. Halkoski
Oct 22, 2008
Virginia R. Halkoski 86, loving wife, mother and grandmother, died Wednesday October 22, 2008 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born September 21, 1922 in Wausau, daughter of the late Nick and Della (Mucha) Darnick. She attended High School in Wausau where she met Walter. They were wed on...
Leo A. Wallner
Oct 21, 2008
Leo A. Wallner 93, Edgar, died Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. He was born May 25, 1915 in the town of Wien, son of the late John and Katherine (Strasser) Wallner. On September 4, 1937, he married Elizabeth Jagodzinski in Poniatowski. She preceded him in death on June 20, 2007. Leo farmed in the Edgar...
Kenneth F. Smith
Oct 20, 2008
Kenneth F. Smith 94, Wausau, died Monday, October 20, 2008 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born May 8, 1914 in St. Cloud, Minnesota, son of the late Joseph and Fern (Wilkes) Smith. On October 10, 1941 he married Genevieve Nielsen in St. Paul, Minnesota. She preceded him in death on September 28, 2007. Prior to...
Gwendolyn E. Ladwig
Oct 19, 2008
Gwendolyn "Gwen" E. Ladwig, 73, Wausau, died Sunday, October 19, 2008 at home with her family by her side. She was born February 12, 1935 in Los Angeles, Calif., daughter of the late Maurice Seiber and Dorothy (Ball) Seiber-Collins. On March 18, 1960, she married Jerry Ladwig in Denver Colo. They later divorced, but remained very close friends. Gwen was...
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