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.
Helen A. Kemp
Nov 15, 2007
Helen A. Kemp 93, Wausau, died peacefully in her sleep, Thursday November 15, 2007 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born April 3, 1914, in Francis Creek, daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Neuser) Leiterman. On January 11, 1932, she married Herbert J. Kemp in Marathon. He preceded her in death October 9, 1998. During...
David Lee Schneider
Nov 14, 2007
David Lee Schneider 54, Edgar, died Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at University Hospital, Madison following a brief illness. He worked as a personal care assistant with Aurora Community Services. Survivors include his three children, Savannah, Samantha and Ely Schneider and many other special friends. A private memorial service will be held Sunday, November 18, 2007 in Edgar. Friends are welcome...
Elizabeth Behnke
Nov 14, 2007
Elizabeth "Betty" E. Behnke 85, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born February 12, 1922 in Germany, daughter of the late Otto and Hedwig (Schmidt) Jaeck. On May 11, 1963 she married Leslie Behnke. He survives. When she was 10 months old she arrived in America on a ship from Germany, later...
Jean D. Galloway
Nov 14, 2007
Jean D. Galloway of Wausau, formerly of Alexandria, Va., died Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at Sylvan Crossings on Evergreen Road, Wausau. She was born September 23, 1923 in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Walter and Effie Davidson. On January 29, 1949, she married John Galloway in Washington, D.C. He preceded her in death on April 17, 1970. After graduating...
Eulalia M. Lemanski
Nov 12, 2007
Eulalia "Sis" M. Lemanski 90, of Wausau, formerly of the town of Cassel, died Monday, November 12, 2007 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born August 15, 1917 in the town of Halder, daughter of the late John and Margaret (Michaels) Kafka. On September 10, 1935, she married Casmier Lemanski in the town of Cassel. He preceded her in...
Elaine M. Hofmann
Nov 12, 2007
Elaine M. Hofmann 79, formerly of Wausau, was born to eternal life on Sunday, November 11, 2007. She was the beloved mother of Allen (Kathy) Rhyner, Rita Cheesman, Georgiana (Luis) Aguilar, Christina Ringwell, Tony Hofmann, Evalina (Arnold Schmear) Hofmann, Grandmother of Tommy (Kathy) Rhyner, Stephine Samulson, Lisa Cheesman, Heidi Aguilar, Louis (Becky) Aguilar, Daniel Aguilar, Jonathan Ringwell, Stacy Ringwell, Jena...
Elden O. Wood Jr
Nov 11, 2007
Elden "Al" O. Wood Jr. 76, Wausau, died Sunday, November 11, 2007 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born May 14, 1931 in Milwaukee, son of the late Elden Sr. and Agnes "Elizabeth" (McMillan) Wood. On April 16, 1955 he married Ann Baxandall in Midland, Mich. She survives. Elden worked as an electrician for Weyerhaeuser and served his...
Merlin Erwin Hoff
Nov 9, 2007
Merlin Erwin Hoff 83, Merrill, died Friday, November 9, 2007 at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. He was born October 16, 1924 in town of Hamburg, son of the late Erwin and Erna (Fishbach) Hoff. On February 18, 1950 he married Arlyle Bedynek in Minnesota. She preceded him in death on July 11, 1993. Merlin was a farmer and ginseng grower...
Yeng Lee Xiong
Nov 8, 2007
Yeng Lee Xiong 49, Wausau, died Thursday, November 8, 2007. She was born June 15, 1958 in Laos, daughter of Xang Lee and Ya Yang. Yeng was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Pao and many other relatives and friends.
Raymond William Neupert
Nov 7, 2007
Raymond W. Neupert 90, Kronenwetter, died Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. He was born June 11, 1917 in Weston, son of the late William and Flora (Manecke) Neupert. In January of 1985 he married Jewel Kile. She survives. Raymond served his country in the United States Army during World War II and worked...
Joan S. Kluetz
Nov 7, 2007
Joan S. Kluetz 62, 1107 N. 25th Street, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 7, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born July 2, 1945 in Wausau, daughter of the late Nels Carl and Antoinette (Courteau) Nelson. On July 18, 1964 she married Richard Kluetz at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Joan worked...
Phyllis M. Tidd
Nov 6, 2007
Phyllis M. Tidd 76, Mosinee, died Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at Hospice House, Wausau. She was born November 22, 1930 in Rib Falls, daughter of the late Harry and Lorinda (Henke) Tushscher. On February 10, 1951 she married Ralph E. Tidd in Pine City, Minn. He survives. Phyllis did clerical work for many hospitals in the area. She enjoyed gardening,...
Alice R. Crochiere
Nov 3, 2007
Alice R. Crochiere 79, 206 Sunrise Drive, Wausau died Saturday, November 3, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital following an illness she got during her short stay at North Central Health Care Center. She was born December 8, 1928 in Wausau, daughter of the late Carl and Viola (Tesch) Doepke. On February 11, 1950 she married Orville Crochiere at St. Paul...
Nila M. Kaltenberg
Oct 31, 2007
Nila M. Kaltenberg 81, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, after a courageous battle with an extremely rare form of cancer. She was born December 12, 1925, in Medford, to the late John and Alva (Hana) Mateofsky. They preceded her in death in 1963 and 1996. Nila graduated from Medford High School in 1944. She...
Firmena Marie Owens
Oct 30, 2007
Firmena Marie Owens 89, Wausau, former resident of Forest Park Village and Stone Crest Residential Facility died Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born December 1, 1917 in St. Peter, Kansas daughter of the late Michael and Eva (Richmeir) Von Feldt. On October 17, 1936 she married Carl G. Owens. He preceded her in...
Nancy L. Schilling
Oct 30, 2007
Nancy L. Schilling 55, Wausau, died Tuesday, October 30, 2007 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau She was born October 2, 1952 in Wausau daughter of Irene (Lepak) Knetter and the late Clarence Knetter. On November 11, 1972 she married Jerome Schilling at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives....
Howard J. Pitts
Oct 29, 2007
Howard J. Pitts 55, Rib Mountain, died Monday, October 29, 2007 in Marathon County as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born December 22, 1951 in Belvidere, Ill., son of George and Ruth (Carlson) Pitts of Rockford, Ill. Howard graduated from Belvidere High School and continued his education at Northern Illinois University, De Kalb, Ill....
Edward Schoenberger
Oct 28, 2007
Edward "Eddie" Theodore Schoenberger 92, went home October 28, 2007. Ed was born June 14, 1915 in New Orleans, Louisiana son of the late John and Irene (Blust) Schoenberger. Ed lived and breathed art and joyfully shared his gifts with the world. He studied art at the Arts and Crafts Club in New Orleans, the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts...
Arthur Butler
Oct 27, 2007
Arthur "Art" G. Butler 80, Wausau, died Saturday, October 27, 2007 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born January 30, 1927 in Wausau, son of the late Arthur and Nellie (Anderson) Butler. Art worked as a carpenter for Custom Cabinets. He served his country in the United...
James Junior Lutze
Oct 27, 2007
James Junior Lutze 76, Wausau, drew his last breath while in the company of his loving family in Wausau on Saturday, October 27, 2007. He was born December 17, 1930 in Racine, son of the late James B. and Iva (Van Marter) Lutze. He was married to Marilyn Lehman from October 3, 1952 until her passing on May 12, 2003....
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