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.
Gladys M. Hack
Mar 21, 2008
Gladys M. Hack 74, Marathon, died Friday March 21, 2008 at her home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born October 29, 1933 in Schofield, daughter of the late Peter and Helen (Mieska) Stoltz. On October 25, 1958, she married Norman "Red" Hack at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. He survives. Gladys had been...
Leo J. Pestka
Mar 20, 2008
Leo J. Pestka 78, Wausau, died Thursday, March 20, 2008 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born December 4, 1929 in Hatley, son of the late Joseph and Martha (Bewoski) Pestka. On May 25, 1957 he married Cecelia Matsche in Birnamwood. She survives. Leo served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and was a...
Roger H. Bisping
Mar 19, 2008
Roger H. Bisping 72, 3317 Seymour Lane, Wausau died Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 31, 1936 in Wausau, son of the late August and Martha (Kottke) Bisping. On October 12, 1957 he married Mary Ann "Mitzie" Sloan at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Roger was a fork lift operator at Hammer...
Angeline Martha Jagla
Mar 19, 2008
Angeline Martha Jagla 92, Schofield, died Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at her home. She was born June 9, 1915 in the town of Bevent, daughter of the late Joseph and Martha (Gavinski) Turzinski. On August 21, 1933 she married John Rothenberger in Bevent. He preceded her in death on May 17, 1956. She married Edward Jagla on May 30, 1969...
John L. Kannenberg
Mar 17, 2008
John L. Kannenberg 88, Wausau, died Monday, March 17, 2008 at Wausau Manor, following a brief illness. He was born December 16, 1919 in the town of Texas, son of the late Ernest and Rose (Fischer) Kannenberg. On September 23, 1939, he married Ella Rose Parent in Merrill. She survives. John was a loving husband, father and grandfather. As his...
Casimir Michael Stralkowski
Mar 17, 2008
Casimir M. Stralkowski 97, Wausau, died Monday, March 17, 2008 at Cedar Creek Manor under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born March 14, 1911 in Poland, son of the late Albert and Rose (Skorupa) Stralkowski. On November 27, 1933 he married Tillie Gatske in Knowlton. She survives. Casimir was highly regarded at Marathon Electric...
Alexius J. Karlen
Mar 17, 2008
Alexius (Alex) J. Karlen 92, Marathon died Monday, March 17, 2008, at Colonial Manor. He was born July 18, 1915, in the town of Cassel, son of the late Louis and Mary (Heil) Karlen. On June 4, 1940, he married Lorraine V. Boser at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. Alex retired from the town of Emmet and previously owned Karlen...
Edwin J. Gliniecki
Mar 16, 2008
Edwin "Eddie" J. Gliniecki 73, Kronenwetter, died Sunday, March 16, 2008 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, after a 28-year struggle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was born June 14, 1934 in Rosholt, son of the late Edward and Helen (Gilmeister) Gliniecki. On June 15, 1963 he married Agnes Brzezinski...
Virginia H. Fischer
Mar 15, 2008
Virginia "Jeanne" H. Fischer 80, Edgar, died Saturday, March 15, 2008 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born August 23, 1927 in Stratford, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Schneider) Beyel. On June 7, 1947 she married Joseph Fischer in Stratford. He preceded her in death on July 19, 2001. Virginia was a homemaker who had many hobbies...
Allan L. Crabb
Mar 15, 2008
Allan L. Crabb 59, Marathon, died Saturday, March 15, 2008 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston, under the care of Ministry Homecare Hospice. He was born May 16, 1948 in Wisconsin Rapids, son of the late Lawrence and Agnes (Marach) Crabb. On September 5, 1970, he married Ann Spencer in Wisconsin Rapids. She survives. Allan worked for Menzner Lumber Company and...
John R. Myshka
Mar 13, 2008
John R. Myshka 79, 320 So. 5th Avenue, Wausau, died unexpectedly March 13, 2008 at home. John was born in Wausau November 29, 1928 son of Sy and Margaret (Gohdes) Myshka. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1947 and served stateside in the United States Army from February 1951 until February 1953. On October 7, 1950 he married the...
Duane J. Wilson
Mar 13, 2008
Duane J. "Pinky" Wilson, 74, Wausau, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2008 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born September 5, 1933 in Colby, son of the late John and Lucille (Swanson-Geiger) Wilson. He spent his early life in the communities of Abbotsford, Colby and Milan and graduated form Abbotsford High School in 1951. He faithfully served his country...
Myron J. Scutkowski
Mar 12, 2008
Myron "Mike" J. Scutkowski 81, Wausau, died Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. He was born June 14, 1926 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Laura (Brumirski) Scutkowski. For 41 years, Mike worked for the former Marathon Box until his retirement. Among his many interests, he enjoyed listening to baseball games on the radio and...
Agnes Bliss
Mar 12, 2008
Agnes Bliss 101, 1010 E. Wausau Avenue, Wausau died Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau Agnes worked at Pied Piper Shoe Factory in Wausau for many years. Survivors include many nieces and nephews. The funeral mass will be celebrated 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 17, 2008 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. Burial will be...
Yer F. Xiong
Mar 12, 2008
Yer F. Xiong 61, Wausau died Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Yer was a homemaker. Survivors include her children, Abraham (La Yang) Yang, Mao (Joua Pao Xiong) Yang, Mai (Nhia Neng Konh) Yang and Ka (Wang Bee Thao) Yang and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home,...
Erma Frances Marie Leist
Mar 11, 2008
Erma Frances Marie (nee Huebsch) Leist, 87 of Marathon passed away March 11, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Erma was born November 19, 1920 in the Town of Ithaca, Richland County, WI, the oldest daughter of Alfred and Theresa (Mueller) Huebsch. She married Joseph John Leist on November 28, 1945 in...
Grace Mcmahon
Mar 11, 2008
Grace McMahon 88, Wausau died peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Grace Louise Rosine was born December 13, 1919 in Moon, daughter of the late Louis and Cora Judd. On December 31, 1940 Grace was united in marriage to Grant McMahon. They celebrated 66 years together prior to his death in 2006. Grace is survived by her daughter Afton (David)...
Peter Prondzinski
Mar 11, 2008
Peter Prondzinski 87, formerly of the town of Cassel, died Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born June 9, 1920 in Poniatowski, son of the late Paul and Rose (Stencil) Prondzinski. Peter farmed in the town of Cassel for many years and raised and trained horses. He had a talent for training horses to...
Marie A. Karlen
Mar 11, 2008
Marie A. Karlen 88, Wausau, died Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. She was born November 16, 1919 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Henry and Helen (Sanders) Lang. On August 26, 1940, she married Leo Karlen at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death on March 2, 1994. Marie...
Solomon Michael Remus
Mar 11, 2008
Solomon Michael Remus, 31, of Wausau, died at home on March 11, 2008. Solomon was born on November 14, 1976 in Chippewa Falls, son of Stevie Anderson (Remus) and Michael Peterson. He attended schools in Milton, Janesville and Stevens Point. Solomon had many interests and was passionate about social justice, politics, music and love; he was a musician and a...
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