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.
Edward L. Daniels
Jul 6, 2008
Edward L. Daniels 83, Athens, died Sunday July 6, 2008, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born March 1, 1925, in Marshfield, son of the late Lorence and Elizabeth Ann (Wanke) Daniels. On August 22, 1951, Edward married Darlene Komarek in Athens. Their children are Pamela, James, and Jacqueline. On March 7, 1964, he married Patricia Powers in Elgin,...
Lawrence A. Knippel
Jul 6, 2008
Lawrence A. "Ozzie" Knippel 71, San Jose, Calif., died Sunday July 6, 2008 in San Jose, Calif. He was born June 8, 1937 in Wausau, son of the late Walter F. and Beatrice E. (Fleischman) Knippel. From November 1, 1955 until June 10, 1959, Lawrence had served his country during the Korean Conflict in the US Air Force. Prior to...
Florence R. Carr
Jul 4, 2008
Florence (Stencil Myszka) Carr Florence Carr, 88, 210 Campus Drive, Wausau, walked into the arms of the Lord on July 4, 2008 at Our House Senior Living, Wausau, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Florence was born January 2, 1920, in Poniatowski, daughter of the late Anton and Rose (Urmanski) Stencil. At the age of 16 she married Clement...
Helen M. Zocher
Jul 3, 2008
Helen M. Zocher 94, Wausau, died Thursday July 3, 2008 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born June 23, 1914 in Lancaster, daughter of the late Bernard and Louise (Wahl) Weide. On April 11, 1931, she married Henry Zocher in Alma Center. He preceded her in death April 27, 1997. Prior to moving into Wausau following retirement, Helen and...
Bessie N. Kropp
Jul 1, 2008
Bessie N. Kropp 87, Rothschild, went to her Lord Tuesday, July 1, 2008 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Allison House, Rothschild. She was born May 18, 1921 in Goodrich, daughter of the late James and Magdalena (Kohout) Smola. On October 8, 1938 she married Lawrence Kropp at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens. This marriage was...
Alma Lee Scott
Jun 29, 2008
Alma Lee Scott "Scotty" 81, Wausau, died Sunday, June 29, 2008 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. Scotty was born in Balboa, Panama, where her father Archibald Scott was director of the Army-Navy YMCA. Her mother, Alma Gladys Lee Scott, had been a missionary in Costa Rica. Scotty never knew her mother, who died giving birth. She was raised by her...
Weinand Bud Goldback
Jun 27, 2008
Weinand "Bud" Goldback 86, Wausau, died Friday June 27, 2008 at the Allison House, Schofield. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the US Army. Survivors include one son, Alan (Denise) Goldback, Homer Glen, Ill., two grandchildren, one great grandchild, one brother, Earl (Ann) Goldbach, Olympia, Wash., one sister, Marion Liedtke, Glendale, Calif., and a special friend,...
Sonny C. Writz
Jun 27, 2008
Sonny "Theodore" C. Writz 65, 1425 Summit Drive, Wausau died Friday, June 27, 2008 under the care of the Oncology Unit at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 22, 1943 in Chicago, son of Isabel (Ellenbecker) Writz and the late Theodore Writz Sr. On November 28, 1964 he married Salli Fandrey at the Church...
Duane R. Cumberland
Jun 27, 2008
Duane R. "Dewey" Cumberland 78, 1010 Stark Street, Wausau died Friday, June 27, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 23, 1930 in Brokaw, son of the late Arthur and Martha (Stralavage) Cumberland. On January 14, 1950 he married Jane Kleinheinz at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Prior to retiring at Marathon Press, Dewey worked at...
John P. Jansky
Jun 27, 2008
John P. Jansky, 75, of Mosinee, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on June, 27, 2008. He was born on January 23, 1933 in Manitowoc, WI to John and Anna (Stransky) Jansky. John was married to Joanne Kaupie on June 11, 1955 in Racine, WI. Joanne preceded him in death on October 2, 2001. He was married to Mary...
Lois M. Achterberg
Jun 26, 2008
Lois M. Achterberg 70, Athens, died Thursday, June 26, 2008 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born October 18, 1937, in Hamburg, daughter of the late Arnold and Herta (Plisch) Voigt. On August 31, 1957 she married William Achterberg at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Little Chicago. He survives. Lois was employed for many years at Weinbrenner...
Edward T. Denfeld
Jun 24, 2008
Edward T. Denfeld 82, Wausau, died Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 30, 1926 in the Town of Stettin, son of the late Theodore and Frances (Hoffman) Denfeld. Edward entered the service in 1944 into the 3rd Marine Artillery Division being stationed in Guam and later transferred to the 1st Marine Division in the...
Scott D. Nehls
Jun 23, 2008
Scott D. Nehls 43, Weston, died Monday, June 23, 2008 at his home. Survivors include his mother, Vernellen Nehls, Wausau and his children, Jamie Lecher, Amanda Nehls and Niki Berres, and one grandson, Naythan Skenandore. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 26, 2008 at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau. Friends may call on Thursday...
Marjorie O. Carey
Jun 23, 2008
Marjorie O. Carey 89, Wausau, died Monday, June 23, 2008 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born February 26, 1919 in Pearson, Wisc. daughter of the late Henry and Ota (Powell) Shadick. On September 11, 1946 she married Edward Hubatch at St. John Catholic Church, Antigo. He preceded her in death. On April 27, 1989 she married Edward...
Steve Kaminski
Jun 19, 2008
Steve Kaminski 91, Weston, died Thursday June 19, 2008 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born June 3, 1917, in Milwaukee, son of the late Walter and Gladys (Wittman) Kaminski. On September 7, 1937, he married Sally Glapinski in Hatley. She survives. Steve was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Corps and...
Lisa M. Mettel
Jun 18, 2008
Lisa M. Mettel 44, Wausau, died Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at her home. She was born October 9, 1963 in Batavia, Ill. Lisa was a homemaker and caregiver. Survivors include three children, Chardaye MaGee, Wausau, Chayse (friend, Chelsey Kilty) MaGee, Wausau, and Cierra Harris, Wausau; her parents, Joe and Karen Walta, Hurley; brother, Timothy Mettel, Stevens Point; aunts, uncles and...
Larae B. Cherney
Jun 18, 2008
LaRae B. Cherney 87, Wausau, died Weds. June 18, 2008 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born June 29, 1920, in Leroy, Minn., daughter of the late Walter and Alma (Schuetz) Beck. Prior to her retirement, LaRae had been employed as a coder with the former Wausau Insurance Companies. Survivors include three daughters, Marcia Denzin and Linda Knoeck, both...
Gary L. Weisenberger
Jun 16, 2008
Gary L. Weisenberger 54, Schofield, died Monday, June 16, 2008. He was born June 19, 1953 in Wausau, son of William Weisenberger and the late Beverly (Witter) Weisenberger. Gary spent the early years of his life growing up in Marathon City, then, as a teenager, moved to Wausau with his family. In 1971, he graduated from Wausau West High School....
Dorothy C. Krzanowski
Jun 15, 2008
Dorothy C. Krzanowski 87, Wausau, died Sunday, June 15, 2008 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born August 10, 1920 in Mosinee, daughter of the late John and Pauline (Sharkey) Tomczak. On August 31, 1940 she married Stanley Krzanowski Sr. He survives. Dorothy worked as a homemaker and enjoyed playing cards, watching baseball, traveling and dancing, especially polkas. Survivors...
Earl M. Schmidt
Jun 15, 2008
Earl M. Schmidt 91, Wausau, died Sunday, June 15, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital following an illness of four weeks. He was born November 9, 1916 in the town of Hamburg, son of the late Arthur and Lillie (Henrichs) Schmidt. He spent his youth in the town of Hamburg where his parents operated the Rib River Cheese Factory. He graduated...
