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.
Anna Mary Holzem
Mar 10, 2008
Anna Mary Holzem 99, Wausau, went to her heavenly home on Monday, March 10, 2008. She had resided at Marywood Convalescent Center for most of the past two years. She was born August 26, 1908 on the Northwest side of Wausau known as Parcherville, daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Woitkievicz) Lenard. On September 4, 1928 she married Francis...
Donald L. Skinner
Mar 9, 2008
Donald L. Skinner 78, Wausau, died Sunday, March 9, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 12, 1929 in Antigo, son of the late William and Viola (Pankratz) Skinner. On November 24, 1956 he married Rose Marie Tkaczyk in Chicago. She preceded him in death on January 27, 1998. Donald served his country in the Army during the...
Theodore F. Stencil Sr
Mar 9, 2008
Theodore "Ted" Stencil Sr. 87, town of Rib Falls went to his eternal rest Sunday March 9, 2008 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Harbor House Memory Care, Merrill. He was born April 2, 1920 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late John and Anna (Nowacki) Stencil. He was the youngest of 13...
Mamie K. Zoborowski
Mar 8, 2008
Mamie K. Zoborowski 88, Wausau, died Saturday, March 8, 2008 at her home. She was born November 7, 1919 in Hatley, daughter of the late Felix and Mary (Czeck) Pozorski. On March 5, 1935, she married Joseph Zoborowski at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. He preceded her in death on June 9, 2007. Mamie was a homemaker and always enjoyed...
Howard Herring
Mar 8, 2008
Howard Herring 84, 311 Lazy Acre Road, Wausau died Saturday, March 8, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 17, 1924 in West Allis, son of the late Claude and Martha (Drager) Herring. On March 16, 1946 he married Margaret Urban in West Allis. She survives. Howard worked for Jacobus Co. in Wauwatosa for more than 40 years...
Arthur B. Moore
Mar 7, 2008
Arthur B. Moore 54, 607 1/2 Prospect Avenue, Wausau died Friday, March 7, 2008 at his home. He was born December 15, 1953 in Wausau, son of the late Russell E. and Peggy (O'Brine) Moore. Any death is a sad occasion, but our brother Arthur's un-expected passing has struck his family and friends with a tremendous blow. Arthur was an...
Douglas C. Dahlberg
Mar 7, 2008
Douglas "Doug" C. Dahlberg 86, Wausau, died Friday, March 7, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 4, 1921 in Tomahawk, son of the late Jack and Emma (Welk) Dahlberg. On September 5, 1942 he married Dorothy Stelter in Rockford, Ill. She survives. Doug served his country in the United States Army Air Corps. during World War II...
Say Chao Her
Mar 6, 2008
Say Chao Her 73, Wausau, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital alongside his family and friends. He was born October 28, 1934 in Laos. On March 16, 1980 Say Chao and his family sought refuge in the United States and have resided in Wausau since. Say Chao was a loving and compassionate man who was well...
Jean R. Ewing
Mar 5, 2008
Jean R. Ewing (nee Neumann) 89, Wausau, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born March 14, 1918 in Polonia, daughter of the late Archie and Anna (Glodoski) Neumann. Jean served her country in the United States Army as a nurse during World War II. She worked at both St. Mary and Memorial Hospital...
James A. Siewert
Mar 4, 2008
James "Jim" A. Siewert 79, 228 N. 10th Avenue, Wausau died Tuesday, March 4, 2008 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 16, 1928 in Wausau, son of the late Arthur and Meta (Ohm) Siewert. On October 1, 1949 he married Joyce Dahlke at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. She...
William H. Newman
Mar 4, 2008
William "Bill" H. Newman 66, Wausau, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, following a brief illness at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, He was born February 19, 1942 in Marshfield, son of the late John Sr. and Pearl (Loar) Newman. On June 1, 1968, he married Mary Shanks at St. Peter's Lutheran Church,...
Gerald W. Hartkopf
Mar 2, 2008
Gerald W. Hartkopf 76, Rothschild, died Sunday March 2, 2008 at his home. He was born August 14, 1931, in Wausau, son of the late Walter and Mildred Hartkopf. On April 27, 1957, he married Ruth Midlikowski at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death in 1990. He married Arlene Walloch on September 14, 1991 at the...
Jill M. Rychtik
Mar 2, 2008
Jill M. Rychtik 28, 8266 1/2 State Road 107, Marathon died Sunday, March 2, 2008. She was born November 2, 1979 in Wausau, daughter of Steve and Kathy (Hytry) Klockziem, Athens. On September 22, 2007 she married Francis Rychtik at Wesley United Methodist Church, Wausau. He survives. Jill was a dairy farmer in the Hamburg area for many years. Some...
Lucille E. Wiernasz
Feb 29, 2008
Lucille E. Wiernasz 85, Wausau, died Friday February 29, 2008 at Wellington Place, Wausau. She was born March 10, 1922, in Thorp, daughter of the late Ignatius and Elizabeth (Malinowski) Wojtkiewicz. On September 11, 1948, she married Bernard J. Wiernasz at St. Hedwig Catholic Church, Thorp. He preceded her in death in 1972. Lucille retired from the Wausau School District...
William F. Esslinger
Feb 29, 2008
William "Bill" F. Esslinger 72, Antigo, formerly of Wausau, died after a courageous battle with cancer, Friday, February 29, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 16, 1936 in Fairbank, Iowa, son of the late Arthur and Dorothy (Bierie) Esslinger. On August 17, 2002, he married Elena Pimenova in Elcho, Wis. She survives. Bill was a veteran of...
Elizabeth M. Lang
Feb 25, 2008
Elizabeth M. Lang 90, Wausau, died Monday, February 25, 2008 at her home. She was born November 4, 1917 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late John and Margaret (Imhoff) Karlen. On October 12, 1938, she married Walter Henry Lang in Marathon. He preceded her in death on March 11, 1977. Elizabeth was a homemaker, and in her...
Dorothy M. Holdridge
Feb 25, 2008
Dorothy M. Holdridge 90, Wausau, died Monday, February 25, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 17, 1918 in rural Marathon County, daughter of the late William and Nellie (Gaulke) Andreas. On September 30, 1939, she married Earl C. Holdridge in Wausau. He preceded her in death on February 24, 1986. Dorothy worked for the former Johnson Hills...
Winslow Maszk
Feb 25, 2008
Winslow Maszk 95, Wausau, died Monday February 25, 2008, at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born February 27, 1912 in North Dakota, son of the late John and Kathryn (Janikowski) Maszk.. On October 16, 1937, he married Leona Buchkowski in Bevent. She preceded him in death March 8, 2005. During World War II, Winslow served his...
Glen F. Smith
Feb 23, 2008
Glen F. Smith 100, Wausau, died Sunday February 24, 2008 at his home. He was born March 7, 1907, in Crandon, son of the late Frank and Elizabeth (McHale) Smith. On August 24, 1926, he married Surilda Faulkner in Crandon. She preceded him in death in 1975. Glen worked as a bus driver for the City of Wausau. After "retiring"...
Janet Bergman
Feb 23, 2008
Janet "Tubby" Bergman 55, Marathon, died Saturday February 23, 2008 at her home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born March 23, 1952, in Medford, daughter of the late Emil and Esther (Stevens) Viergutz. On April 19, 1969, she married Richard Bergman at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He survives. Tubby was employed at...
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