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.
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...
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...
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