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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
David W. Todd
Feb 15, 2008
David W. Todd 815 E. Thomas Street, Wausau died on February 15, 2008 at a hospital in Amarillo, Texas. David graduated from Madison West High School and the University of Wisconsin Madison. He then spent an academic year in London and returned to the states to teach at New York University. In 1983 he and his wife moved to Wausau...
Margaret F. Penno
Feb 15, 2008
Margaret F. Penno 83, Edgar, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, Friday February 15, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital, Palliative Care, Marshfield. She was born June 14, 1924, in Athens, daughter of the late Arthur and Mathilda (Engebrecht) Mueller. On June 29, 1946, she married Carl Penno at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. He survives. Margaret was a homemaker. She taught...
Joanne M. Leffel
Feb 15, 2008
Joanne M. Leffel Edgar, died Friday, February 15, 2008, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 22, 1932, in Colby, daughter of the late Nicholas and Laurina (Schill) Gierl. On August 31, 1955, she married Leo Leffel in Colby. He survives. The Leffel's farmed in the town of Frankfort and she was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church,...
Wilfred C. Bergs
Feb 14, 2008
Wilfred C. Bergs 90, 706 N. 9th Avenue, Wausau died Thursday, February 14, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 25, 1917 in Edgar, son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Metz) Bergs. On October 9, 1948 he married Mary Ann Kulas at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. She survives. Wilfred was the owner/operator of the former Cherry...
Michael E. Manowski Jr
Feb 14, 2008
Michael E. Manowski Jr. 71, 823 S. 12th Avenue, Wausau died Thursday, February 14, 2008 at his home. He was born November 19, 1936 in Wausau, son of the late Michael and Edna (Tesch) Manowski Sr. On March 26, 1955 he married Nancy Sommerfeldt at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Michael worked as a body technician at the...
Blong Lao
Feb 14, 2008
Blong Lao 38, Wausau, passed away Thursday February 14, 2008 . He was born in Laos and raised in the United States since 1980. He graduated from Washington High School, Milwaukee, in 1987 and attended the UW Stout. Blong is survived by his wife of 10 years, Jesika M. Thao-Lao, Wausau, his father, Chu Lay Lao, Conover, NC, three brothers,...
Raymond D. Myszka
Feb 13, 2008
Raymond D. Myszka 80, 930 Hickory Road, Wausau died Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 6, 1927 in Poniatowski, son of the late John and Rose (Gesicki) Myszka. On September 8, 1969 he married Josephine Nikolai in Wausau. She survives. Ray retired from the Milwaukee Rail and Soo Line Railroad on May 23, 1986...
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