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.
Donald N. Adamski
Feb 4, 2008
Donald N. Adamski 59, town of Cassel, died Monday February 4, 2008 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born January 10, 1949, in Wausau, son of Mary (Skrzypchak)Adamski, Marathon and the late Edwin Adamski. On August 11, 1978, he married Debra Mueller at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. She survives. From...
James H. Kornowski
Feb 3, 2008
James H. "Jim" Kornowski 64, 1503 Summit Drive, Wausau, died suddenly Sunday February 3, 2008 at Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina Minn., of a massive heart attack with his son, Karl at his side. He was born at home, December 7, 1943, in Green Bay, son of Agnes (Suski) Kornowski, Green Bay and the late Thomas B. Kornowski. On June 10,...
Victoria Drewek
Feb 1, 2008
Victoria Drewek 95, Hatley, formerly of Athens, died Friday February 1, 2008 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born September 8, 1912, in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Apolonia Lenard. On November 5, 1930, she married Frank Drewek in Poniatowski. He preceded her in death. Victoria was a homemaker and was a member of the Parish...
Joseph A. Stencil
Jan 31, 2008
Joseph A. "Joe" Stencil The funeral mass for Joseph A. Stencil will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m. Monday February 4, 2008 at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. Rev. Norman Boneck will preside. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call on Monday from Noon until the time of services all at the church. Mr. Stencil, 91, Edgar, died...
John H. Abt Sr
Jan 29, 2008
John H. Abt Sr. 80, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 29, 2008 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, following a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born July 3, 1927 in Ringle, the eldest child of the late Steven and Alma (Dahlman) Abt. He supported his parents and family by...
Caroline Zimmerman
Jan 29, 2008
Caroline "Carrie" M. Zimmerman 99, Edgar, died Tuesday, January 29, 2008 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born September 7, 1908 in Marathon City, daughter of the late Conrad and Isabella (Vetter) Lang. On September 9, 1930 she married Ralph Zimmerman at St. James Catholic Church in Wausau....
John Kesey
Jan 28, 2008
John "Jack" A. Kesey 66, Schofield, died Monday, January 28, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 30, 1941 in the town of Knowlton, son of the late Edward and Dorothea (Dahm) Kesy. Jack served his country in the United States Army from 1962 until 1965 and worked at several factories including SNE, Wausau Metals and Federal Mogul....
Dorothy H. Meseberg
Jan 26, 2008
Dorothy H. Meseberg 86, Edgar, died Saturday, January 26, 2008 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born November 13, 1921 in Wausau, daughter of the late Otto and Elisa (Isberner) Schultz. On May 2, 1942, she married Cyril R. Meseberg in Edgar. He preceded her in...
Franklin E. Andreas
Jan 24, 2008
Franklin E. Andreas 65, Wausau, died Thursday, January 24, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 28, 1942 in Wausau, son of the late Elroy and Ruth (Kurth) Andreas. On October 23, 1965, he married Bonnie Kohnhorst in Wausau. She survives. Franklin was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked for Marathon Electric Corp. for 42...
Elizabeth J. Sheldon
Jan 23, 2008
Elizabeth "Betty" J. Sheldon 85, Wausau, died Wednesday, January 23, 2008 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born September 17, 1922 in Port Washington, daughter of the late Fred and Anna (Thums) Rapp. Betty graduated from Wausau High School in 1941. On June 22, 1946, she...
Shirley M. Sorenson
Jan 18, 2008
Shirley M. Sorenson 73, Wausau, died Friday, January 18, 2008 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born August 24, 1934 in Crookston, Minn., daughter of the late Orville and Ivien (Rarick) Vang. On June 14, 1958 she married Harold Sorenson. He preceded her in death on August 7, 2007. Shirley worked as a nurse and also owned Sorenson Floral...
Walter L. Niewolny
Jan 17, 2008
Walter L Niewolny 83, Wausau, died Thursday, January 17, 2008 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born August 7, 1924 in Athens, son of the late Fred and Rose (Klavinski) Niewolny. On June 14, 1944, he married Imogene Ziegel at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She survives. Walter was a veteran...
Patricia A. Bacon-Baranoski
Jan 16, 2008
Patricia "Patty" A. (Bacon) Baranoski 48, Wausau, died Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Patty most recently worked in the deli at Triggs. Survivors include her daughter, Rebecca Baranoski, Wausau; sisters, Nancy (Joseph) Rohmeyer, Merrill, Karen (Leonard) Simonson, Cascade, Linda (Harvey) Ohde, Wausau and Beverly (Donald) Tessmer, Schofield; brothers, Dale (Christine) Bacon, Merrill, Frank (Arlene) Bacon, Wausau, Clifford...
Robert John Keithley
Jan 15, 2008
Robert J. Keithley 48, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at his home. He was born February 23, 1959 in Mount Clemins, Mich. Robert served his country in the United States Marine Corps, and worked as a computer programmer. Survivors include his mother, Dorothy, Wausau; father, John, St. Germain; step-father, Carroll, Wausau; two nieces, Alexandria and Gabriella and one nephew,...
Mary D. Thompson
Jan 13, 2008
Mary D. Thompson 86, Marshfield, formerly of Edgar, died Sunday, January 13, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born August 15, 1921 in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph Sr. and Barbara (Kult) Witeck. On June 29, 1940, she married Laurence P. Thompson at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on October 15, 2007....
Ralph I. Larson
Jan 12, 2008
Ralph I. Larson 82, 1100 Lakeview Drive, Wausau, formerly of Tripoli died Saturday. January 12, 2008 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. Ralph was a pulp peeler and a dairy farmer in the Tripoli area all his life. Survivors include area relatives and friends. Graveside services will be held in spring at the Greenwood Cemetery, Tomahawk. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home,...
Walter N. Witucki
Jan 10, 2008
Walter N. Witucki 73, Athens, died Thursday January 10, 2008 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born June 15, 1934, in Marathon County, son of the late Andrew and Julia (Nowicki) Witucki. On June 20, 1956, he married Shirley Stark in Edgar. She survives. Walter and Shirley owned and operated a...
Janet L. Nachtrab
Jan 10, 2008
Janet L. Nachtrab 37, Wausau, died Thursday, January 10, 2008. She was born June 9, 1970 in Oshkosh, daughter of Richard and Gloria (Tritt) Nachtrab, Edgar. Janet graduated from Omro High School in 1988. Among her many interests, she enjoyed listening to music, watching movies, shopping, cats and especially spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include, three children,...
Sharon Ann Jaworski
Jan 7, 2008
Sharon A. Jaworski 65, town of Berlin, died Monday, January 7, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 28, 1942 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Harold and Ann (Sanders) Hermann. On June 4, 1960, she married Gordon Jaworski in Milwaukee. He survives. Sharon worked for AT&T Telephone Company as a supervisor until her retirement. She was a...
Luella M. Straub
Jan 7, 2008
Luella M. Straub 76, 903 Phlox Lane, Wausau passed away Monday, January 7, 2008 at her home, surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born May 23, 1931 in Edgar, daughter of the late Anthony and Marcella (Hall) Thurs. On October 4, 1951 she married Gerald Straub at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. He...
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