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.
Evelyn M. Kolasinski
Feb 23, 2008
Evelyn M. Kolasinski 94, Wausau, died Saturday February 23, 2008 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center. She was born September 21, 1913, in Marathon, daughter of the late Edward and Louise (Dahlke) Pyan. On July 26, 1939, she married Anton "Tony" Kolasinski in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death May 11,...
Gail A. Ortiz
Feb 23, 2008
Gail A. Ortiz 50, Wausau, died Saturday, February 23, 2008 at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Milwaukee. She was born May 28, 1957 in Haverhill, Mass., daughter of Kenneth and Joyce (Stinson) Wood of Rochester, N.H. On June 17, 1978, she married James M. Ortiz in Groveland, Mass. He survives. Gail graduated from Pentucket Regional High School, West Newbury, Mass. She...
Paulette R. Radke
Feb 20, 2008
Paulette R. Radke 63, town of Stettin, died Weds. February 20, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 29, 1944, in Marathon County, daughter of the late Herman and Milda (Gresens) Hoeppner. In 1962, she married Henry Radke at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Marathon. He survives. Paulette was a homemaker and provided in-home day care. She enjoyed camping...
Gerald R. Straub
Feb 17, 2008
Gerald R. Straub 76, Rib Mountain died Sunday February 17, 2008 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born June 1, 1931 in Chicago, son of the late Herbert and Mathilda (King) Straub. On October 4, 1951 he married Luella Thurs at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. She preceded him in death on January 7, 2008. Gerald graduated from St....
Gladys C. Busko-Baumann
Feb 16, 2008
Gladys C. Busko-Baumann 72, Marathon, died Saturday February 16, 2008 at her home. She was born September 23, 1935, in Marathon, daughter of the late Raymond Sr. and Mary T. (Wiesner) Hornung. On August 13, 1951, she married Elroy "Sonny" Busko in Marathon. He preceded her in death August 27, 1997. She married Don Baumann on September 23, 2000 in...
David W. Todd
Feb 15, 2008
David W. Todd 815 E. Thomas Street, Wausau died on February 15, 2008 at a hospital in Amarillo, Texas. David graduated from Madison West High School and the University of Wisconsin Madison. He then spent an academic year in London and returned to the states to teach at New York University. In 1983 he and his wife moved to Wausau...
Margaret F. Penno
Feb 15, 2008
Margaret F. Penno 83, Edgar, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, Friday February 15, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital, Palliative Care, Marshfield. She was born June 14, 1924, in Athens, daughter of the late Arthur and Mathilda (Engebrecht) Mueller. On June 29, 1946, she married Carl Penno at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. He survives. Margaret was a homemaker. She taught...
Joanne M. Leffel
Feb 15, 2008
Joanne M. Leffel Edgar, died Friday, February 15, 2008, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 22, 1932, in Colby, daughter of the late Nicholas and Laurina (Schill) Gierl. On August 31, 1955, she married Leo Leffel in Colby. He survives. The Leffel's farmed in the town of Frankfort and she was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church,...
Wilfred C. Bergs
Feb 14, 2008
Wilfred C. Bergs 90, 706 N. 9th Avenue, Wausau died Thursday, February 14, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 25, 1917 in Edgar, son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Metz) Bergs. On October 9, 1948 he married Mary Ann Kulas at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. She survives. Wilfred was the owner/operator of the former Cherry...
Michael E. Manowski Jr
Feb 14, 2008
Michael E. Manowski Jr. 71, 823 S. 12th Avenue, Wausau died Thursday, February 14, 2008 at his home. He was born November 19, 1936 in Wausau, son of the late Michael and Edna (Tesch) Manowski Sr. On March 26, 1955 he married Nancy Sommerfeldt at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Michael worked as a body technician at the...
Blong Lao
Feb 14, 2008
Blong Lao 38, Wausau, passed away Thursday February 14, 2008 . He was born in Laos and raised in the United States since 1980. He graduated from Washington High School, Milwaukee, in 1987 and attended the UW Stout. Blong is survived by his wife of 10 years, Jesika M. Thao-Lao, Wausau, his father, Chu Lay Lao, Conover, NC, three brothers,...
Raymond D. Myszka
Feb 13, 2008
Raymond D. Myszka 80, 930 Hickory Road, Wausau died Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 6, 1927 in Poniatowski, son of the late John and Rose (Gesicki) Myszka. On September 8, 1969 he married Josephine Nikolai in Wausau. She survives. Ray retired from the Milwaukee Rail and Soo Line Railroad on May 23, 1986...
Earl F. Krieg
Feb 12, 2008
Earl F. Krieg 92, Wausau, died Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at Harmony Living Center, Wausau, under the care of Ministry Health Care and Home Hospice. He was born October 4, 1915 in Marathon, son of the late George and Anna (Staeck) Krieg. On June 6, 1944, he married Marie Stieber at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. Prior to...
Lester Rawlings
Feb 12, 2008
Lester "Les" Rawlings Jr. 76, Wausau passed from this life Tuesday, February 12, 2008 surrounded by his loving family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, after a short courageous battle with cancer. Les was born November 29, 1931 in McAllen, Texas son of the late Lester and Flossie (Hemmerling) Rawlings. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as...
Anna G. Hartman
Feb 11, 2008
Anna G. Hartman 84, Wausau, died Monday, February 11, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born November 8, 1923 in Spencer, Mass., daughter of the late William and Bessie (Baker) Casey. On June 15, 1949, she married George Hartman in Madison, Wis. He survives. Anna was a veteran of...
Betty L. Brandt
Feb 9, 2008
Betty L. Brandt 98, Wausau, formerly of Athens, died Saturday, February 09, 2008 at Our House, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born August 9, 1909 in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late Frederick and Bertha (Ristau) Hoeft. Betty married August Brandt in the town of Hamburg. He preceded her...
Evelyn L. Mullins
Feb 8, 2008
Evelyn L. Mullins 86, Athens died Friday, February 8, 2008 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born July 26, 1921 in the town Hamburg, daughter of the late Leslie and Minnie (Hanke) Henrichs. She attended school in Hamburg and on October 12, 1946 she was united in marriage to Joe Mullins in Green Bay. Together they worked at...
Thomas P. Finley
Feb 6, 2008
Thomas P. Finley 61 years old, 2701 Pheasant Avenue, Wausau died Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 7, 1946 in Milwaukee, the only child of the late Erwin "Pat" and Marie (Kaufman) Finley. Tom was a graduate of Marquette High School, Milwaukee and continued his education at Marquette University, where he earned a Juris...
Fabian A. Furmanek
Feb 5, 2008
Fabian A. Furmanek 80, Wausau, died Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. He was born January 17, 1928 in Bevent, son of the late Joseph and Rose (Rekoske) Furmanek. For many years, he was employed as a welder for the former JI Case, Wausau, until his retirement. Survivors include, three children, Martina (Thomas) Fischer, Custer, Marten...
Andrew R. Zoromski
Feb 5, 2008
Andrew R. "Andy" Zoromski 85, Wausau, died Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 25, 1922 in Bevent, son of the late Leo and Johanna (Bednarski) Zoromski. On May 31, 1947 he married Marjorie Merwin at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on February 24, 2003. Andy worked as a machinist...
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