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.
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...
Charles W. Baumann
Oct 18, 2008
Charles W. Baumann 79, 3006 McIntosh Street, Wausau died Saturday, October 18, 2008 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. He was born July 9, 1929 in Wausau, son of the late Alex and Adelia (Kopf) Baumann Sr. On September 9, 1953 he married Betty Jane Wadzinski in Wausau. She survives. Prior to his retirement Charles was engaged in...
Kenneth H. Tornow
Oct 15, 2008
Kenneth H. Tornow 78, Rib Mountain, died peacefully, Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at his home. He was born January 28, 1930, son of the late David and Olive (Winegarden) Tornow. On January 28, 1953, he married Betty Fraaza at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Wausau. She survives. Ken was a Korean Conflict veteran and his duties stations included, White Sands, New...
You Her
Oct 15, 2008
You Her 89, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 15, 2008 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. You was a homemaker. Survivors include her children, Vang (Choua Yang) Hang, Wausau, Chao (Chue) Kong, California and Zoua (Vang Chang) Hang, Laos, two brothers, Cha Yer Her, Madison and Wang Chou Her, Wausau, along with many grandchildren...
Jayden Paul Klade
Oct 14, 2008
Jayden Paul Klade One month old infant son of Robert Klade and April Kalbes died Tuesday October 14, 2008. Survivors include his parents, Robert and April, two brothers, Jasper Klade, Wausau and Joseph Schade, Merrill, grandparents, Mike and Ginny Klade, Merrill, Jan Klade, Wausau, Sherry Osborne, Wausau, great grandparents, Gladys Verbsky, Wausau, Marianne Klade, Merrill and Judith Osborne, Wausau, aunts,...
Leroy A. Pagenkopf
Oct 12, 2008
LeRoy A. Pagenkopf 70, 1114 South 14th Avenue, Wausau died Sunday, October 12, 2008 at his home. He was born June 29, 1938 in Wausau son of Berniece (Albrecht) Pagenkopf and the late Earl Pagenkopf. LeRoy married Helen Wojcik at St. Therese Catholic Church in Westboro. They later divorced. On October 24, 1992 he married Judith (Andreas) Landrum at St....
Elsie M. Schulz
Oct 12, 2008
Elsie M. Schulz 87, Meadow Haven, Mosinee, formerly of Marathon, died Sunday, October 12, 2008 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born August 30, 1921 in Rib Falls, daughter of the late Gustave and Alvina (Amelung) Laumer. On October 13, 1941 she married Rudolph Zwifelhofer in Wausau. He preceded her in death on June 7, 1981....
Bernice E. Balz
Oct 12, 2008
Bernice E. Balz 93, Wausau, formerly of Rib Falls, died Sunday, October 12, 2008 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born August 13, 1915 in the town of Halsey, daughter of the late Louis and Edith (Reynolds) Westfall. On August 1, 1936, she married Edwin Balz at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens. He preceded her in death on February 1,...
Harriett E. Syring
Oct 11, 2008
Harriett E. Syring, 78, Wausau, died Saturday, October 11, 2008 while residing at Homestead Assisted Living facility in Waunakee, Wis. She was born January 14, 1930 near the north side of Chicago, daughter of the late Edwin A. and Lucy V. (Lord) Wolf. On June 2, 1951, she married Ernest A. Syring in Wausau. He preceded her in death on...
John R. Bondgien
Oct 11, 2008
John R. Bondgien 69, Wausau, died Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born January 25, 1939 in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, son of the late Nickolas and Marie (Sand) Bondgien. On August 20, 1966 he married Barbara Pacholski in Franklin, Wisconsin. She survives. John served his country in the Army National Guard for 33 years and...
Rosalie E. Parsons
Oct 8, 2008
Rosalie E. Parsons 67, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 5, 1941 in Wausau, daughter of the late Stanley Sr. and Otilia (Check) Blarek. On May 21, 1960 she married James Parsons at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Rosalie worked at Dairy Queen for many years and enjoyed knitting and...
David L. Stencil
Oct 8, 2008
David L. Stencil 87, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 9, 1921 in Poniatowski, son of the late Leo and Anna (Pospyhalla) Stencil. On August 22, 1942, he married Ruth Janisch at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. She preceded him in death on October 25, 2002. David served in the United States...
Genevieve T. Syring
Oct 8, 2008
Genevieve T. Syring On Wednesday October 8, 2008 Genevieve Theresa (Wimmer) Syring of Knowlton, 83, was reunited with Richard her husband of over 50 years. Genevieve was born September 19, 1925 to the late Henry and Amelia (Wolfe) Wimmer of Marathon. She graduated from Marathon High School class of 1943. She was an active member of Saint Francis Xavier parish...
