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.
Clara L. Lang-Hans
Apr 27, 2008
Clara L. Lang-Hans 89, Wausau, died Sunday, April 27, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 11, 1918 in Wausau, daughter of the late Albert and Victoria (Marvin) Paulus. On September 2, 1939 she married Leander Lang in Wausau. He preceded her in death on July 29, 1968. On May 19, 1972 she married Peter Hans in Wausau....
Doris E. Fergot
Apr 27, 2008
Doris E. Fergot 85, 119 N. 4th Avenue, Edgar died Sunday, April 27, 2008 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at Three Oaks, Marshfield. She was born November 14, 1922 in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late John and Eleanor (Yonkers) Vogedes. On August 27, 1943 she married George W. Fergot in St. Louis, Missouri....
Marilyn L. Schroeder
Apr 24, 2008
Marilyn L. Schroeder 73, Wausau, died Thursday, April 24, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 16, 1934 in Wausau, daughter of the late Walter and Eleanor "Dottie" (Shadd) Gorectcke. Among her many interests, she loved playing bingo and enjoyed flower gardening, going for boat rides and spending time with her friends and family. Survivors include, four children,...
Marie E. Cepress
Apr 21, 2008
Marie E. Cepress 93, Wausau, died Monday April 21, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born June 23, 1914, in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Marie (Huber) Koy. On October 9, 1943, she married George Cepress in Wausau. He preceded her in death October 30, 1979. Marie was...
Jill Ann Marie Frost
Apr 21, 2008
Jill Ann Marie Frost 43, Edgar, formerly of Fox Lake, Illinois, died Monday, April 21, 2008 at her home. She was born July 14, 1964 in Aurora, Ill, daughter of Judy (Kingsbury) Frost, Edgar and Jack Frost, Ridgefield, Conn. Jill was a caregiver to many children and adults. Survivors include, four children, Amanda Lee Frost, Winona, Minn., Ann Marie Joseph,...
Doris J. Karlen
Apr 20, 2008
Doris J. Karlen 81, Edgar, died Sunday, April 20, 2008 at her home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born November 22, 1926 in Merrill, daughter of the late Emil and Hilda (Goetsch) Woller. On May 11, 1946, she married Leonard Karlen at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He survives. Doris was a homemaker...
Youa Chue Her
Apr 20, 2008
Youa Chue Her, 72, Wausau, died Sunday, April 20, 2008, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He is survived by his wife Joua Vang; daughter Pang (Cha Toua Vang), Fresno, CA; daughter Tang (Mang Vang), Eau Claire, WI; son Jerry Sai Soua (Pa), Wausau, WI; son Jou Yeng, Wausau, WI; daughter Mee (Kou Vue), Warren, MI; son Txawj John (Song), Wausau, WI;...
Myrtle Merle Kuschel
Apr 19, 2008
Myrtle "Merle" Kuschel 94, Forest Hills, New York, formerly of Aniwa, died Saturday April 19, 2008 at North Shore Hospital, Forest Hills, New York. She was born June 24, 1913, daughter of the late Otto and Ida (Hitzke) Kuschel. Merle had been employed as a nanny and in the specialty candy and bakery industry. Survivors include nieces, nephews and friends....
Ruth J. Woolsey
Apr 18, 2008
Ruth J. Woolsey 77, Wausau died Friday, April 18, 2008 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born April 11, 1931 in Waukesha, daughter of the late George and Edith (Brown) Burmeister. On September 7, 1957 she married James Woolsey in Waukesha. He preceded her in death on September 22, 1984. After her husband's passing Ruth held a variety of...
Elsie A. Lepak
Apr 17, 2008
Elsie A. Lepak 5404 Springbrook Drive, Wausau died Thursday, April 17, 2008 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born September 9, 1915 in Marathon, daughter of the late Alois and Elizabeth (Bumann) Blume. On May 14, 1940 she married Alois Lepak at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death on May 3, 1998. Elsie was a...
Nerissa Luella Genivieve Pissard
Apr 16, 2008
Nerissa Pissard 25, Wausau, died Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at her home. She was born March 18, 1983 in Racine, daughter of Patrick Pissard and Constance (Baker) Westberg. She was an unfortgetable woman who touched the hearts of many. The grace and goodness of her heart shines through the eyes of her children. Survivors include her children, Faith Pissard and...
Martha Z. Blanke
Apr 14, 2008
Martha Z. Blanke 96, formerly of Athens died Monday, April 14, 2008 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at Bethel Center, Arpin. She was born August 1, 1911 on a farm in the town of Johnson, the fifth child of the late Frank Beran and Anna Herout. On May 8, 1943 she married Fred Blanke at Christ United...
Lynn M. Sillars-Doan
Apr 14, 2008
Lynn M. Sillars-Doan 42, Wausau, died Monday April 14, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born February 22, 1966, in Wausau, daughter of Alice (Bishop) Sillars, Schofield and the late Franklin Sillars. On February 22, 2006, she married Norman Doan in Wausau. He survives. Among her favorite pastimes were, boating,...
Thomas G. Burk
Apr 14, 2008
Thomas G. Burk 80, Wausau, died Monday April 14, 2008 at the Hospice House. He was born June 12, 1927 in Wausau, son of the late Chester and Helen (Benson) Burk. He was a veteran of the US Navy stationed in Guam. Prior to his retirement in 1989, Tom had been employed by Frito-Lay fro 35 years. For many years...
Hilary Ceranski
Apr 14, 2008
67, Edgar, died Monday, April 14, 2008 at Hospice House, Wausau. He was born October 20, 1940 in the town of Cassel, son of the late John and Cecelia (Sauter) Ceranski. Hilary served his country in the United States Marines from 1957 until 1960. He worked as a sales manager in Chicago, co-owned and operated Ceranski Engineering and retired from...
Joseph B. Sazama
Apr 9, 2008
Joseph "Joe" B. Sazama 75, Athens, died Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at his home. He was born March 8, 1933 on the family farm in the Town of Frankfort where he grew up, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Hodny) Sazama. He attended Rusk Country School and St. Mary's Catholic School in Colby. On October 12, 1957 he married...
Betty M. Reissmann
Apr 9, 2008
Betty M. Reissmann 77, Wausau, died Weds. April 9, 2008 at her home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born October 2, 1930 in Sparta, daughter of the late Hollis and Mary (Munniek) Babcock. On April 19, 1950, she married Paul E. Reissmann at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death...
Dolores Marie Krall
Apr 8, 2008
Dolores M. Krall 86, Wausau, died Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born February 27, 1922 in the Town of Phlox, Wis., daughter of the late Joseph and Coletta (Menting) Heinzen. On September 7, 1946, she married George Krall in the Town of Phlox. He survives. Dolores was a homemaker and volunteered...
Paul James Kennedy
Apr 4, 2008
Paul J. Kennedy 61, Wausau, died Friday, April 4, 2008 at his home. He was born January 3, 1947 in Marshfield, son of Everett Kennedy and the late Genevieve (Strachota) Kennedy. On May 31, 1968 he married Patricia Albrecht at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. She survives. Paul worked at Weyerhaeuser in Rothschild for more than...
Geraldine E. Modrzewski
Apr 3, 2008
Geraldine E. "Beanie" Modrzewski 48, Wausau died Thursday, April 3, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Beanie was a homemaker and also worked at Burger King on 6th Street. Survivors include her children, Michael Baranowski and Jacqueline (Eric Golombiski) Baranowski, both of Wausau, two grandchildren, her siblings, Lawrence Modrzewski and Mary Prazuch, Wausau, Theresa (Walter) Ganski, Rosholt and Caroline (Edwin) Pochinski,...
