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.
Charles H. Corbin
Jan 7, 2008
Charles Corbin 82, Schofield, died Monday, January 7, 2008 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. He was born February 20, 1925 in Milwaukee, son of the late William and Martha (Kiener) Corbin. Charles grew up in Pittsville, Wis., where his parents owned and operated a grocery store. On June 18, 1947, he married Jeanne Cone at First Presbyterian Church, Wausau. She...
Alvin E. Pyan Jr
Jan 5, 2008
Alvin E. Pyan Jr. 64, Wausau, died Saturday, January 5, 2008 under the care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, at his home, after a long valiant struggle with leukemia. He was born November 9, 1943 in Bremerton, Wash., son of the late Alvin Sr. and Marion (Foster) Pyan. On September 24, 1976 he married Joanne...
Raymond Strehlow
Jan 3, 2008
Raymond "Ray" O. Strehlow 86, Wausau, died Thursday, January 3, 2008 at Mount View Care Center, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born March 9, 1921 in Wausau, son of the late Otto and Eleanor (Scholz) Strehlow. On June 1, 1946 he married Esther Grasmick in Wausau. She survives. Ray worked at Crestline for...
Louis W. Stark
Jan 3, 2008
Louis W. Stark 88, town of Rietbrock, died Thursday, January 3, 2008 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 5, 1919 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Louis W. and Mary (Turba) Stark. On September 16, 1952, he married Margaret Mary Schmidt at St. Anthony Catholic...
Margaret E. Senoracki
Jan 1, 2008
Margaret E. Senoracki 88, Wausau, died Tuesday January 1, 2008 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born April 4, 1919 in Bevent, daughter of the late John and Katherine (Woytasik) Delikowski. On April 15, 1939 she married Raymond Senoracki at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, Bevent. He preceded her in death. Margaret worked at H.C. Prange and Company, Younkers for...
Michael R. Bandock
Jan 1, 2008
Michael R. Bandock 34, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 1, 2008 unexpectedly at his home. He was born November 9, 1973 in Wausau, son of Susan (Cline) Bandock and the late Robert Bandock. On January 30, 1998 he married Margaret Schifelbine in Wausau. She survives. Michael was captain of the Rib Mountain Fire Department, drove ambulance for Spirit and taught EMT...
Mary Alice James
Dec 31, 2007
Mary Alice James 64, Wausau, was born to eternal life on Monday, December 31, 2007 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 26, 1943 in Milwaukee, daughter of Mary Louise (McCanna) Zinda and the late Ray Zinda. She grew up in the Hartland area on Moose Lake. On October...
Judith A. Masanz
Dec 30, 2007
Judith A. Masanz 57, 1004 Hickory Street, Marathon passed peacefully Sunday, December 30, 2007 at her home. She was born April 27, 1950 in Wausau, daughter of the late Elmer and Theresa (Golla) Bergs. On October 2, 1971 she married Allen Masanz at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He survives. For over 39 years Judy worked at Wausau Insurance/Liberty Mutual....
Shirley Drage
Dec 29, 2007
Shirley Drage 57, Lewisville, Texas, died Saturday, December 29, 2007 in Texas. She was born January 22, 1950 in Wausau, daughter of the late Maynard and Alice (Pergolski) Wiemann. On February 16, 1974 she married Dick Drage. He survives. Shirley had been employed at Sierra Insurance for 7 years as a commercial Workers Compensation underwriter in Dallas, Texas. Previous to...
Norman R. Fisk
Dec 29, 2007
Norman R. Fisk 92, Wausau died Saturday, December 29, 2007 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born February 22, 1915 in Chicago, son of the late Rudolph and Mary (Johnson) Fisk. On September 10, 1933 he married Evalyn A. McQueen in Evanston, Illinois. She preceded him...
Eugene V. Pankonien
Dec 28, 2007
Eugene V. Pankonien 84, Wausau, died Friday, December 28, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Eugene was a veteran of the United States Airforce. He worked as a mechanic for the Wausau Bus Lines until retirement. Survivors include, two daughters, Maureen (Joe) Schreier, Wausau and Alice (Joe) Shank, Illinois; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Alvin Pankonien, California and Harvey (Audrey)...
Hilda A. Dallman
Dec 25, 2007
Hilda A. Dallman 85, Rib Falls, died Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born November 1, 1922 in the town of Corning, daughter of the late William and Elsie (Wagner) Baumann. Hilda was born into an age of horses and wagons, and very few motorized vehicles. She often spoke of walking several miles to...
Lucille A. Sell
Dec 24, 2007
Lucille A. Sell 89, 400 River Drive, Wausau, died Monday December 24, 2007 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born December 8, 1918, in Wausau, daughter of the late Edward and Emma Pufahl. On October 21, 1940, she married August Sell in Dubuque, Iowa. He preceded her in death April 1, 2004. Prior to her retirement,...
Edna W. Cherek
Dec 23, 2007
Edna W. Cherek 84, Wausau, died Sunday, December 23, 2007 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born October 10, 1923 in Ringle, daughter of the late William and Louise (Neuendank) Barden. On September 27, 1947, she married Henry A. Cherek at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on March 5, 2005. Edna and Henry owned...
Bernice Liebers
Dec 23, 2007
Bernice Liebers 57, Wausau, died Sunday, December 23, 2007 at her home. She was born May 7, 1950, daughter of the late William and Helen (Springer) Guillaume. In 1969 she married Raymond Liebers at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wausau. He survives. Bernice worked at Connor Forest Products in Wausau for more than 17 years and also did hairdressing for many...
Kathryn Marie Romang
Dec 22, 2007
Kathryn M. Romang 94, Athens died Saturday, December 22, 2007 at Colonial Center, Colby. She was born February 6, 1913 in Athens, daughter of the late Adam and Edith (Wood) Young. On June 1, 1938, she married Edward Romang in Dubuque, Iowa. He preceded her in death on February 22, 1989. Survivors include, one brother, Eugene Young, Amarillo, Texas; and...
Ethel M. Anderson
Dec 22, 2007
Ethel M. Anderson 95, Marathon, formerly of Viking, Minn., died December 22, 2007 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born November 10, 1912 in Warren, Minn., daughter of the late Emil and Marie (Olson) Wallsten. Ethel and her late husband, Richard, farmed and she also worked for Land O Lakes until her retirement at age 70. She moved to...
Fredrick Vetter
Dec 22, 2007
Fredrick "Fred" C. Vetter 90, Rothschild, died Saturday, December 22, 2007 at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born May 22, 1917 in Marathon, son of the late Hugo and Helen (Lang) Vetter. On September 1, 1941 he married Norma Baur at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder. She survives. Fred served his...
Kathryn M. Romang
Dec 22, 2007
Kathryn M. Romang 94, Athens died Saturday, December 22, 2007 at Colonial Center, Colby. She was born February 6, 1913 in Athens, daughter of the late Adam and Edith (Wood) Young. On June 1, 1938, she married Edward Romang in Dubuque, Iowa. He preceded her in death on February 22, 1989. Survivors include, one brother, Eugene Young, Amarillo, Texas; one...
Sally M. King
Dec 21, 2007
Sally M. King 71, 6617 Townline Road, Hatley, died Friday December 21, 2007 at Mount View Care Center, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born April 7, 1936, in Wausau, daughter of the late Ray and Frances (Kurth) Sickler. On April 7, 1956, she married William King in Pine City, Minn. He preceded her...
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