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.
Patricia A. Bacon-Baranoski
Jan 16, 2008
Patricia "Patty" A. (Bacon) Baranoski 48, Wausau, died Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Patty most recently worked in the deli at Triggs. Survivors include her daughter, Rebecca Baranoski, Wausau; sisters, Nancy (Joseph) Rohmeyer, Merrill, Karen (Leonard) Simonson, Cascade, Linda (Harvey) Ohde, Wausau and Beverly (Donald) Tessmer, Schofield; brothers, Dale (Christine) Bacon, Merrill, Frank (Arlene) Bacon, Wausau, Clifford...
Robert John Keithley
Jan 15, 2008
Robert J. Keithley 48, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at his home. He was born February 23, 1959 in Mount Clemins, Mich. Robert served his country in the United States Marine Corps, and worked as a computer programmer. Survivors include his mother, Dorothy, Wausau; father, John, St. Germain; step-father, Carroll, Wausau; two nieces, Alexandria and Gabriella and one nephew,...
Mary D. Thompson
Jan 13, 2008
Mary D. Thompson 86, Marshfield, formerly of Edgar, died Sunday, January 13, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born August 15, 1921 in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph Sr. and Barbara (Kult) Witeck. On June 29, 1940, she married Laurence P. Thompson at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on October 15, 2007....
Ralph I. Larson
Jan 12, 2008
Ralph I. Larson 82, 1100 Lakeview Drive, Wausau, formerly of Tripoli died Saturday. January 12, 2008 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. Ralph was a pulp peeler and a dairy farmer in the Tripoli area all his life. Survivors include area relatives and friends. Graveside services will be held in spring at the Greenwood Cemetery, Tomahawk. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home,...
Walter N. Witucki
Jan 10, 2008
Walter N. Witucki 73, Athens, died Thursday January 10, 2008 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born June 15, 1934, in Marathon County, son of the late Andrew and Julia (Nowicki) Witucki. On June 20, 1956, he married Shirley Stark in Edgar. She survives. Walter and Shirley owned and operated a...
Janet L. Nachtrab
Jan 10, 2008
Janet L. Nachtrab 37, Wausau, died Thursday, January 10, 2008. She was born June 9, 1970 in Oshkosh, daughter of Richard and Gloria (Tritt) Nachtrab, Edgar. Janet graduated from Omro High School in 1988. Among her many interests, she enjoyed listening to music, watching movies, shopping, cats and especially spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include, three children,...
Sharon Ann Jaworski
Jan 7, 2008
Sharon A. Jaworski 65, town of Berlin, died Monday, January 7, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 28, 1942 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Harold and Ann (Sanders) Hermann. On June 4, 1960, she married Gordon Jaworski in Milwaukee. He survives. Sharon worked for AT&T Telephone Company as a supervisor until her retirement. She was a...
Luella M. Straub
Jan 7, 2008
Luella M. Straub 76, 903 Phlox Lane, Wausau passed away Monday, January 7, 2008 at her home, surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born May 23, 1931 in Edgar, daughter of the late Anthony and Marcella (Hall) Thurs. On October 4, 1951 she married Gerald Straub at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. He...
Charles H. Corbin
Jan 7, 2008
Charles Corbin 82, Schofield, died Monday, January 7, 2008 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. He was born February 20, 1925 in Milwaukee, son of the late William and Martha (Kiener) Corbin. Charles grew up in Pittsville, Wis., where his parents owned and operated a grocery store. On June 18, 1947, he married Jeanne Cone at First Presbyterian Church, Wausau. She...
Alvin E. Pyan Jr
Jan 5, 2008
Alvin E. Pyan Jr. 64, Wausau, died Saturday, January 5, 2008 under the care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, at his home, after a long valiant struggle with leukemia. He was born November 9, 1943 in Bremerton, Wash., son of the late Alvin Sr. and Marion (Foster) Pyan. On September 24, 1976 he married Joanne...
Raymond Strehlow
Jan 3, 2008
Raymond "Ray" O. Strehlow 86, Wausau, died Thursday, January 3, 2008 at Mount View Care Center, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born March 9, 1921 in Wausau, son of the late Otto and Eleanor (Scholz) Strehlow. On June 1, 1946 he married Esther Grasmick in Wausau. She survives. Ray worked at Crestline for...
Louis W. Stark
Jan 3, 2008
Louis W. Stark 88, town of Rietbrock, died Thursday, January 3, 2008 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 5, 1919 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Louis W. and Mary (Turba) Stark. On September 16, 1952, he married Margaret Mary Schmidt at St. Anthony Catholic...
Margaret E. Senoracki
Jan 1, 2008
Margaret E. Senoracki 88, Wausau, died Tuesday January 1, 2008 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born April 4, 1919 in Bevent, daughter of the late John and Katherine (Woytasik) Delikowski. On April 15, 1939 she married Raymond Senoracki at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, Bevent. He preceded her in death. Margaret worked at H.C. Prange and Company, Younkers for...
Michael R. Bandock
Jan 1, 2008
Michael R. Bandock 34, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 1, 2008 unexpectedly at his home. He was born November 9, 1973 in Wausau, son of Susan (Cline) Bandock and the late Robert Bandock. On January 30, 1998 he married Margaret Schifelbine in Wausau. She survives. Michael was captain of the Rib Mountain Fire Department, drove ambulance for Spirit and taught EMT...
Mary Alice James
Dec 31, 2007
Mary Alice James 64, Wausau, was born to eternal life on Monday, December 31, 2007 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 26, 1943 in Milwaukee, daughter of Mary Louise (McCanna) Zinda and the late Ray Zinda. She grew up in the Hartland area on Moose Lake. On October...
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...
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