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.
Benjamin F. Schlei
Oct 27, 2007
Benjamin F. Schlei 97, Wausau, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2007 at Harmony Terrace Court, Wausau. He was born October 2, 1910 in Oconomowoc, son of the late Louis and Amelia Schlei. For 42 years, Ben worked at the former Marathon Corp., Rothschild as a hydronic engineer. He also built many homes and was an accomplished mechanic. Following retirement, he...
Angeline Zoromski
Oct 26, 2007
Angeline "Angie" Zoromski 78, Hatley, died Friday October 26, 2007 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston, after a brief illness. She was born September 24, 1929, in Ringle, daughter of the late Peter and Frances (Falkowski) Nievinski. On June 17, 1950, she married John Mondroski at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. He preceded her in death January 16, 1976. On October...
Paulus H. Hoppenworth
Oct 25, 2007
Paulus H. Hoppenworth 83, Edgar, passed away peacefully, and surrounded by his family, Thursday, October 25, 2007 at Colonial House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Colby. He was born March 12, 1924 in Edgar, son of the late Henry and Alma (Tegtmeier) Hoppenworth. On November 7, 1946 he married Dorothy Ross. They raised eight children and were happily married for over...
Elizabeth Gertschen
Oct 24, 2007
Elizabeth Gertschen 78, Mosinee, formerly of Marathon, died Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at Morningstar South, Mosinee. She was born October 24, 1929 in Marathon, daughter of the late Alex and Mary (Richart) Gertschen. Elizabeth was employed at Northern Valley Workshop retiring in May of this year. Survivors include her sister, Marie Rondeau, Mosinee and brother, Edward (Isabelle) Gertschen, Kansas. Besides...
Erna Emma Kopp
Oct 24, 2007
Erna E. Kopp 101, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at her home. She was born March 18, 1906 in the town of Hewitt, daughter of the late Albert and Emma (Fust) Drews. On March 7, 1923 she married Carl Kopp in Wausau. He preceded her in death on April 8, 1986. Erna was a homemaker and also worked at...
Eleanor M. Caskey
Oct 21, 2007
Eleanor M. Caskey 88, passed away peacefully October 21, 2007 after a brief illness at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau, Wis. She was born March 3, 1919 in Rochester, N.Y. to George Lyle and Elva (Zimmerman) Fearnley. In 1945 she married John W. Caskey and they raised six children in the Rochester, N.Y. area. At the age of 17,...
Herbert Wilhem Herman Passehl
Oct 20, 2007
Herbert Wilhem Herman Passehl 88, Edgar, died Saturday, October 20, 2007 at the Clark County Health Center, Owen, Wis. Herbert was born May 11, 1919 in the town of Frankfort, baptized June 1, 1919 and confirmed on Palm Sunday, April 9, 1933 at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, town of Wein. He was the fourth of six children, born to...
Gail J. Rodman
Oct 19, 2007
Gail J. Rodman 41, town of Frankfort, died Friday, October 19, 2007 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born February 9, 1966 in Medford, daughter of Gene and Martha (Ortman) Rodman. Gail graduated from Edgar High School in 1984. She was an avid reader, enjoyed writing stories and watching the Packers on TV. Survivors include her parents, Gene and...
Dorothea R. Grosskreutz
Oct 19, 2007
Dorothea R. Grosskreutz 71, Wausau, died Friday October 19, 2007, at North Central Health Care Facilities, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born February 8, 1936, in Wausau, daughter of the late Ernest and Ella (Frank) Kannenberg. On September 4, 1954, she married Donald H. Grosskreutz in Wausau. He preceded her in death December...
Charlotte M. Borchardt
Oct 18, 2007
Charlotte M. Borchardt 93, F1611 County Road N, Edgar died Thursday, October 18, 2007 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. She was born April 12, 1914 in Fond du Lac, daughter of the late Robert and Catherine (Steinenberger) Heppner. On June 16, 1934 she married William G. Borchardt at St. John Lutheran Church, town of Wein. He preceded her in death...
Irene E. Fuller
Oct 17, 2007
Irene E. Fuller 93, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. She was born March 31, 1914 in Athens, daughter of the late Ferdinand and Margaret (Freiders) Lonsdorf. She married Al Fuller in Michigan. He preceded her in death. Irene was a homemaker. Survivors include, one sister, Mildred "Mony" Iverson, Merrill; and many nieces and...
June R. Lang-Schultz
Oct 16, 2007
June R. Lang-Schultz 82, Wausau, died Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born September 25, 1925 in Wausau, daughter of the late Carl and Ruth (Hirsch) Darelius. On February 9, 1946, she married Lawrence "Larry" Lang in Wausau, he preceded her in death on June 4, 1980. On May 23, 1986 she married Earl...
Arthur H. Ferge
Oct 16, 2007
Arthur H. Ferge 85, 5609 Ferge St., Schofield, died Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 2, 1922 in Schofield, son of the late August and Nettie (Hartson) Ferge. On January 19, 1946 he married Clara Lawrence at Peace United Church of Christ, Schofield. She survives. Arthur retired in 1984 after working 34 years at...
Laurence P. Thompson
Oct 15, 2007
Laurence "Larry" P. Thompson 88, Marshfield, formerly of Edgar, died Monday, October 15, 2007 at St. Joseph Hospital in Palliative Care. He was born February 14, 1919 in Crandon, son of the late Paul and Katherine (Salzman) Thompson. On June 29, 1940, he married Mary Witeck at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Larry was a veteran of the...
Agnes Mcmullen
Oct 10, 2007
Agnes McMullen 83, 500 Grand Avenue, Wausau, died Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born June 2, 1924 in Glandon, Wis., daughter of the late Anton and Sophia (Klesewic) Wodalski. On October 29, 1954, she married John Bolter McMullen in Pine City, Minn. He preceded her in...
Florence M. Witberler
Oct 9, 2007
Florence M. Witberler 91, Wausau, formerly of Marathon, peacefully passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born April 1, 1916 in Marathon, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Gassner) Krautkramer. On December 30, 1939 she married Oscar Witberler in Wilmette, Illinois. He preceded her in death on November 2, 1979. Florence was born...
Jacqueline E. Mroczenski
Oct 6, 2007
Jacqueline "Jackie" Mroczenski, 78, of Athens, died Saturday, October 6, 2007, at her home surrounded by her family, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born June 14, 1929 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Leo and Anna (Trojanowski) Jagodzinski. On September 16, 1950, she married Edward Mroczenski at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He survives. She...
Helen A. Kummerow
Oct 4, 2007
Helen A. Kummerow 91, Weston, formerly of Marathon, died Thursday, October 4, 2007 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born September 21, 1916 in the town of Marathon, daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Murr) Hornung. On August 8, 1940 she married Leonard Kummerow at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death...
Pauline T. Wanserski
Oct 3, 2007
Pauline Wanserski 92, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at her home. She was born November 9, 1914 in the town of Reid, daughter of the late Adam and Martha (Wanta) Bembenek. On November 16, 1937 she married Henry P. Wanserski in Stevens Point. He preceded her in death on November 5, 1981. Pauline was a homemaker and owned the...
Genevieve M. Smith
Sep 29, 2007
Genevieve M. Smith 92, Wausau, died Friday September28, 2007 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born October 4, 1914, in St. Paul, Minnesota, daughter of the late Walter and Frances (Gusteson) Nielson. On October 10, 1941, she married Kenneth Smith in St. Paul, Minn. He survives. Genevieve was a homemaker. Gen and Ken were also very...
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