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.
Myron J. Scutkowski
Mar 12, 2008
Myron "Mike" J. Scutkowski 81, Wausau, died Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. He was born June 14, 1926 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Laura (Brumirski) Scutkowski. For 41 years, Mike worked for the former Marathon Box until his retirement. Among his many interests, he enjoyed listening to baseball games on the radio and...
Agnes Bliss
Mar 12, 2008
Agnes Bliss 101, 1010 E. Wausau Avenue, Wausau died Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau Agnes worked at Pied Piper Shoe Factory in Wausau for many years. Survivors include many nieces and nephews. The funeral mass will be celebrated 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 17, 2008 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. Burial will be...
Yer F. Xiong
Mar 12, 2008
Yer F. Xiong 61, Wausau died Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Yer was a homemaker. Survivors include her children, Abraham (La Yang) Yang, Mao (Joua Pao Xiong) Yang, Mai (Nhia Neng Konh) Yang and Ka (Wang Bee Thao) Yang and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home,...
Erma Frances Marie Leist
Mar 11, 2008
Erma Frances Marie (nee Huebsch) Leist, 87 of Marathon passed away March 11, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Erma was born November 19, 1920 in the Town of Ithaca, Richland County, WI, the oldest daughter of Alfred and Theresa (Mueller) Huebsch. She married Joseph John Leist on November 28, 1945 in...
Grace Mcmahon
Mar 11, 2008
Grace McMahon 88, Wausau died peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Grace Louise Rosine was born December 13, 1919 in Moon, daughter of the late Louis and Cora Judd. On December 31, 1940 Grace was united in marriage to Grant McMahon. They celebrated 66 years together prior to his death in 2006. Grace is survived by her daughter Afton (David)...
Peter Prondzinski
Mar 11, 2008
Peter Prondzinski 87, formerly of the town of Cassel, died Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born June 9, 1920 in Poniatowski, son of the late Paul and Rose (Stencil) Prondzinski. Peter farmed in the town of Cassel for many years and raised and trained horses. He had a talent for training horses to...
Marie A. Karlen
Mar 11, 2008
Marie A. Karlen 88, Wausau, died Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. She was born November 16, 1919 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Henry and Helen (Sanders) Lang. On August 26, 1940, she married Leo Karlen at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death on March 2, 1994. Marie...
Solomon Michael Remus
Mar 11, 2008
Solomon Michael Remus, 31, of Wausau, died at home on March 11, 2008. Solomon was born on November 14, 1976 in Chippewa Falls, son of Stevie Anderson (Remus) and Michael Peterson. He attended schools in Milton, Janesville and Stevens Point. Solomon had many interests and was passionate about social justice, politics, music and love; he was a musician and a...
Anna Mary Holzem
Mar 10, 2008
Anna Mary Holzem 99, Wausau, went to her heavenly home on Monday, March 10, 2008. She had resided at Marywood Convalescent Center for most of the past two years. She was born August 26, 1908 on the Northwest side of Wausau known as Parcherville, daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Woitkievicz) Lenard. On September 4, 1928 she married Francis...
Donald L. Skinner
Mar 9, 2008
Donald L. Skinner 78, Wausau, died Sunday, March 9, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 12, 1929 in Antigo, son of the late William and Viola (Pankratz) Skinner. On November 24, 1956 he married Rose Marie Tkaczyk in Chicago. She preceded him in death on January 27, 1998. Donald served his country in the Army during the...
Theodore F. Stencil Sr
Mar 9, 2008
Theodore "Ted" Stencil Sr. 87, town of Rib Falls went to his eternal rest Sunday March 9, 2008 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Harbor House Memory Care, Merrill. He was born April 2, 1920 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late John and Anna (Nowacki) Stencil. He was the youngest of 13...
Mamie K. Zoborowski
Mar 8, 2008
Mamie K. Zoborowski 88, Wausau, died Saturday, March 8, 2008 at her home. She was born November 7, 1919 in Hatley, daughter of the late Felix and Mary (Czeck) Pozorski. On March 5, 1935, she married Joseph Zoborowski at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. He preceded her in death on June 9, 2007. Mamie was a homemaker and always enjoyed...
Howard Herring
Mar 8, 2008
Howard Herring 84, 311 Lazy Acre Road, Wausau died Saturday, March 8, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 17, 1924 in West Allis, son of the late Claude and Martha (Drager) Herring. On March 16, 1946 he married Margaret Urban in West Allis. She survives. Howard worked for Jacobus Co. in Wauwatosa for more than 40 years...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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