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.

Arthur B. Moore

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Evelyn M. Kolasinski

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

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

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

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

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...

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