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.
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...
Karen D. Renzelmann
Dec 19, 2007
Karen D. Renzelmann 38, Wausau, fought a brave battle with cancer and died peacefully Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. Karen's strength, dignity and grace in the face of the daunting challenges fighting this disease were an inspiration to all who knew her. She was born December 20, 1968 in Stoughton, daughter of Renald and Vera (Hellenbrand)...
Gary L. Rainville
Dec 12, 2007
Gary L. Rainville 57, Wausau, died Wednesday December 12, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 12, 1950, in Wausau, son of the late Lloyd and Elizabeth (Frank) Rainville. On January 9, 1971, he married Mary Lou Cveykus at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Weston. She survives. Gary had been employed at SNE prior to his retirement in August...
Evelyn M. Erickson
Dec 11, 2007
Evelyn M. Erickson, 95, formerly of 500 Grand Avenue, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home after a brief illness. Evelyn was born in Wausau, WI on July 17, 1912, a daughter of Herman and Ella (Prahl) Sternberg. On November 14, 1943 she married Edward Erickson. He preceded her in death...
Beverly Albrecht
Dec 10, 2007
Beverly J. Albrecht 79, 1242 S. Eighth Ave, Wausau, died Monday, December 10, 2007 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 10, 1928 in the town of Maine, daughter of Gwendolyn (Schmieden) Aschbrenner and the late Ervin Aschbrenner. On May 21, 1949 she married Henry Albrecht in Wausau. He preceded...
Marlene E. Shevy
Dec 9, 2007
Marlene E. Shevy 74, Wausau, died Sunday, December 9, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 15, 1933 in Menominee, Mich. On May 9, 1952 she married Norman Shevy. He survives. Marlene was a devoted homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Norman, Wausau; children, Steven Shevy, Schofield, Cindy Slagoski, Kim Sether, both of Weston, Chris Weisenberger, Stevens Point and...
Alex L. Michlig
Dec 4, 2007
Alex L. Michlig 92, Wausau, died Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. He was born April 22, 1915 in town of Cassel, son of the late Wendel and Theresa (Furger) Michlig. On February 26, 1935 he married Dorothy Koppa at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. She preceded him in death on March 24,...
Bette A. Nass
Dec 3, 2007
Bette A. Nass Betty "Appy" Nass, 95, Wausau, passed away Monday, December 3, 2007 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born January 16, 1912 in Wausau, daughter of the late George and Anna (Sauter) Wex. On February 9, 1935 she married Edward R. "Smokey" Nass. He preceded her in death on July 20, 1973. Bette attended Wausau Beauty Culture...
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