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.

Josephine F. Malzahn

Josephine F. Malzahn

Aug 11, 2008

Josephine F. Malzahn 96, Wausau, died Monday, August 11, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 19, 1912 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late John and Eva (Survielle) Hoffman. On November 21, 1933, she married Raymond Malzahn in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death in 1973. Josephine was a member of The Church of St. Anne, Wausau and...

Grace M. Poeske

Grace M. Poeske

Aug 11, 2008

Grace M. Poeske 73, Wausau, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2008 at Cedar Creek Manor following a brave battle with multiple sclerosis, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born February 1, 1935 in Wausau, daughter of the late Ervin and Bertha (Peters) Poeske. Grace was a 1953 graduate of Wausau Senior High School....

Theodore J. Wagner

Theodore J. Wagner

Aug 8, 2008

Theodore J. "Ted" Wagner 37, 6004 Abraham Street, Weston died Friday, August 8, 2008 at his home. He was born October 27, 1970 in Wausau, son of Carol (Weller) Wagner and the late Melvin Wagner. Some of Ted's favorite pastimes included hunting, fishing, logging and doing carpentry work but most of all he was always there to lend a helping...

Cecelia B. Salzwedel

Cecelia B. Salzwedel

Aug 7, 2008

Cecelia B. Salzwedel 91, Marathon, formerly of Wausau, died Thursday, August 7, 2008. She was born April 9, 1917 in Dorchester, daughter of the late Edward and Theresa (Bachhuber) Rauscher. On March 6, 1935, she married Walter B. Salzwedel in Dorchester. He preceded her in death on August 2, 1983. Cecelia was a homemaker and enjoyed playing cards and flower...

George F. Krall

George F. Krall

Aug 7, 2008

George F. Krall 86, 1509 E. Wausau Ave, Wausau died Thursday, August 7, 2008 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. He was born September 9, 1921 in the town of Harrison, son of the late Frank and Francis (Kremer) Krall. On September 7, 1946 he married Dolores Heinzen in Phlox. She preceded him in death on April 8,...

Rudy W. Dins

Rudy W. Dins

Aug 6, 2008

Rudy W. Dins 84, Edgar, died Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by family. Rudy was born December 27, 1923 in Colby, son of the late Otto and Louise (Schumann) Dins. On September 21, 1953 he married Adeline "Dina" Lee, whom preceded him in death on July 2, 2005. Rudy worked in construction most of his adult...

Walter R. Harder

Walter R. Harder

Aug 5, 2008

Walter R. Harder 92, Belleville, Wis., a longtime resident of Wausau, died Tuesday August 5, 2008 under the care of Oakwood Village East in Madison. He was born November 28, 1915, in the town of Rib Falls, son of the late Henry and Hermine (Graebel) Harder. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vernette and daughter, Joyce Roth-Schultz. Walter...

Alyce M. Nowitzke

Alyce M. Nowitzke

Aug 4, 2008

Alyce M. Nowitzke 80, Wausau, died Monday, August 4, 2008 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born December 2, 1927 in Minocqua, daughter of the late Otto and Marie (Sitkowski) Maas. On October 15, 1951 she married Gordon Nowitzke at the Church of St. Anne, Wausau. He preceded her in death on January 30, 1997. Alyce was a homemaker...

Sandra Potaracke

Sandra Potaracke

Aug 2, 2008

Sandra Potaracke 52, Rib Mountain, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 2, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 19, 1956 in LaCrosse, daughter of Charles and Amy Johnson. In 1972 she married Dennis Potaracke in LaCrosse. He survives. Over the years Sandra had several jobs including working as a waitress at 2510 Restaurant, a dental assistant for Dr....

Edna W. Bargender

Edna W. Bargender

Aug 2, 2008

Edna W. Bargender 90, Edgar, died Saturday, August 2, 2008 at Colonial Center, Colby. She was born December 11, 1917 in Rib Falls, daughter of the late Walter and Amanda (Steidinger) Wilde. On April 3, 1936, she married Andrew Bargender in Rib Falls. He preceded her in death on May 28, 1982. Edna was a homemaker and farmed in the...

Stanley Czechowicz Sr

Stanley Czechowicz Sr

Aug 1, 2008

Stanley M. Czechowicz Sr. 82, Wausau, died Friday, August 1, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 7, 1926 in Marathon, son of the late John and Mary (Piekarski) Czechowicz. On August 20, 1988, he married Lillian Ostrowski in Wausau. She survives. Stanley served in the United States Army as a Private First Class. For 23 years, he...

Mike A. Normand

Mike A. Normand

Jul 30, 2008

Michael A. "Mike" Normand 40, 2604 Petunia Road, Rib Mountain died Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at his home. He was born October 7, 1967 in Wausau, son of Maurice and Carol (Schilling) Normand. On January 6, 1995 he married Sandra Kapraun in Wausau. She survives. Mike had been employed with Greenheck Fan for more than seven years. Mike proudly served...

Evangeline Wilichowski

Evangeline Wilichowski

Jul 30, 2008

Evangeline "Vangie" Wilichowski 80, Edgar, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born January 4, 1928 in the town of Wien, daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Goldbach) Wirkus. On September 29, 1951, she married Clarence Wilichowski at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Edgar. He preceded her in death on October...

Margaret A. Henkel

Margaret A. Henkel

Jul 29, 2008

Margaret A. Henkel 84, Medford, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at the home of her son, following a battle with cancer. She was born March 4, 1924 in the town of Goodrich, daughter of the late Henry and Elsie (Harmel) Bergmann. On November 15, 1941, she married Oscar Henkel at Christ Evangelical and Reformed Church. He preceded her in death...

Agnes A. Bonin

Agnes A. Bonin

Jul 28, 2008

Agnes A. Bonin 86, Athens, formerly of Calumet City, Ill. passed to our Gracious Lord on Monday, July 28, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born November 23, 1921 in the town of Reitbrock, daughter of the late John Lenard and Mary (Pajak)(Handlosky) Lenard. On September 30, 1944 she married Leo Adam Bonin in Poniatowski. He preceded her...

Edwin E. Dorfschmidt

Edwin E. Dorfschmidt

Jul 27, 2008

Edwin "Eddie" E. Dorfschmidt 86, Athens, died Sunday, July 27, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born on September 11, 1921 in the town of Frankfort, son of the late Carl and Ida (Fliehs) Dorfschmidt. On September 23, 1961, he married Geraldine M. (Grosskreutz) Petrick at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Hamburg. She preceded him in death on November...

Anne L. Birkholz

Anne L. Birkholz

Jul 22, 2008

Anne L. Birkholz 71, Wausau, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau. She was born September 27, 1936 in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Sniegoski) Jakubowski. On August 24, 1963 she married Thomas Birkholz at the Church of St. Anne, Wausau. He preceded her in...

Joseph A. Budleski

Joseph A. Budleski

Jul 22, 2008

Joseph A. Budleski 86, Hatley, died Tuesday July 22, 2008 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born August 14, 1921 in Hatley, son of the late Stanley and Stella (Trzeskowski) Budleski. On October 28, 1944, he married Irene Wendler-Letarski in Hatley. She survives. Prior to his retirement, Joe...

Vivian G. Radtke

Vivian G. Radtke

Jul 21, 2008

Vivian G. Radtke 93, Wausau, died Monday, July 21, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 9, 1915 in Brokaw, daughter of the late William and Gladys (Cater) Brown. On April 29, 1950, she married John Radtke at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wausau. He preceded her in death on December 22, 2000. For many years, Vivian...

Joan E. Stieber

Joan E. Stieber

Jul 20, 2008

Joan E. Stieber 73, Wausau, died Sunday, July 20, 2008 at her home. She was born November 19, 1934 in Wausau, daughter of the late Clarence and Lucille (Hench) Lang. On October 8, 1955 she married Melvin Stieber at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. He preceded her in death on May 22, 1995. Joan worked as...

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