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.
Sharon Stead
Mar 27, 2008
Sharon Stead 58, Tomahawk, formerly of Hatley, died Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Tomahawk. She was born October 27, 1949 in Hatley, daughter of the late Earl and Margaret (Clause) Vaughn. Sharon was a loving wife to William "Bill" Stead for 38 years. They were married on June 8, 1969 in Waukegan, Ill. She was a wonderful...
Dale D. Rose
Mar 27, 2008
Dale D. Rose 75, Weston, died Thursday, March 27, 2008 at home alongside his family. He was born June 14, 1932 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Gerrow) Rose. On May 7, 1955 he married Patricia Burns at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. She survives. Dale worked as a printer at Wilson Hurd Manufacturing until he became...
Teresa M. Podruch
Mar 27, 2008
Teresa "Terri" Podruch 53, 627 Rovalia Drive, Verona, WI 53593, died unexpectedly at home on Thursday March 27, 2008. She was born March 2, 1955 in Wausau, daughter of Lorraine (Rosner) Murkowski, Schofield and the late Roman Murkowski. She was a graduate of Newman High School and the UW Madison with a degree in Journalism. On December 10, 1977, she...
Stella M. Nowicki
Mar 26, 2008
Stella M. Nowicki Now age 95, Athens, went to her heavenly home Weds. evening March 26, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born November 9, 1912, in Pittston, Penn., daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Pajak) Handloski. At an early age, she and her family moved to Chicago, Ill....
Peter Kuyoth
Mar 25, 2008
Peter Z. Kuyoth 97, Edgar, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at the House of Dove, Hospice Unit, Marshfield, Wisconsin. He was born in February 21, 1911 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Susan (Darnowski) and Joseph Kuyoth. On October 11, 1937, he married Helen Krause at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. She preceded him...
Clement John Olbrantz
Mar 25, 2008
Clement John Olbrantz 84, Wausau, died Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 10, 1923 in Wausau, son of the late Bernard P. and Rose Tillie (Kardack) Olbrantz. Clement married his "Lovey", Lorraine, a/k/a Lorene Foster, on October 11, 1944. She survives. Clement was born in Wausau Junction and lived his lifetime three blocks from...
Patricia A. Lucey
Mar 24, 2008
Patricia A. Lucey 65, Wausau, died Monday, March 24, 2008 at her home. She was a loving homemaker. Survivors include her children, Brian Lucey, Wausau, Kevin Lucey, Milwaukee, Jeff Lucey, Rochester, Minn., Sean (Sheila) Lucey, rural LaCrosse and Schaeri (Ron) Kunkel, Naperville, Ill.; three grandchildren, two step-grandchildren; brother, Terry (Rita) Wiedmer, Springhill, Flor. and other relatives and friends. Memorial Services...
Mary Alice R. Bergs
Mar 23, 2008
Mary Alice R. Bergs 82, Edgar, died Sunday March 23, 2008 at her home. She was born March 24, 1925 in the town of Marathon, daughter of the late Rudolph and Mary (Moersch) Hall. On June 14, 1945, she married Herbert Bergs at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death on May 15, 2005. Mary Alice graduated...
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...
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