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.
Florence S. Haehlke
Apr 3, 2008
Florence S. Haehlke 91, Merrill, formerly Rib Falls, died Thursday, April 3, 2008 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. She was born November 5, 1916 in Rib Falls, daughter of the late Reinhold and Malvina (Steidinger) Buchholz. On June 24, 1939 she married Ervin Haehlke at Rib Falls Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on October 16, 1988. Florence...
Eugene L. Knoblock
Apr 1, 2008
Eugene "Gene" L. Knoblock 61, Wausau, died Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born June 17, 1946 in Antigo, son of Gertrude (Theilman) Schmitt and the late Leonard Knoblock. On June 21, 1969 he married Janis Neumann in Wausau. She survives. He worked as a truck driver for several companies throughout the years. Gene enjoyed...
Clair A. Stahel
Mar 31, 2008
Clair A. Stahel 63, 308 Pine Street, Marathon died Monday, March 31, 2008 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 12, 1944 in Wausau, daughter of the late Clive and Grace (Woitkovich) Weiland. On October 16, 1965 she married Melvin Stahel at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. He survives. Clair...
Jean I. Stahel
Mar 30, 2008
Jean Ione Stahel 71, town of Stettin, died Sunday, March 30, 2008 under the care of the Palliative Care Unit at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, following a two year battle with cancer. She was born May 19, 1936 in Rib Mountain, daughter of the late Emil and Verna (Ristow) Tesch. On June 25, 1955, she married Merlin Stahel at Trinity Evangelical...
William V. Cerny Jr
Mar 30, 2008
It is with great sadness that our family announces the sudden passing of William Cerny Jr., 51, on Sunday, March 30, 2008 at his home. Son of William V. (JoAnne) Cerny Sr., Wausau and Sally (Gene) Ward, Mason City, IA. He was a graduate of Wausau East high school. Bill, fondly known as "Billy" enjoyed the outdoors. He was an...
Norman G. Clark
Mar 29, 2008
Norman G. Clark 59, Merrill, died Saturday, March 29, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born March 9, 1949 in Merrill, son of the late Margaret Torkelson-Clark. On December 12, 1981 he married Faye Kroening in Tomahawk. She survives. Norman worked at Merrill Manufacturing. He loved hunting, fishing and was always accompanied by Matthew and Shadow. Survivors include...
Violet D. Gesicki
Mar 29, 2008
Violet D. Gesicki Our beloved Violet D. Gesicki was lovingly embraced by God on Saturday evening, March 29, 2008 at Wausau Manor, with her devoted son, John, at her side. She was the first child of seven born to Leon and Mathilda (Lewandowski) Narloch on May 4, 1920 in Bevent. Her father said she was as pretty as a flower,...
Sharon Stead
Mar 27, 2008
Sharon Stead 58, Tomahawk, formerly of Hatley, died Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Tomahawk. She was born October 27, 1949 in Hatley, daughter of the late Earl and Margaret (Clause) Vaughn. Sharon was a loving wife to William "Bill" Stead for 38 years. They were married on June 8, 1969 in Waukegan, Ill. She was a wonderful...
Dale D. Rose
Mar 27, 2008
Dale D. Rose 75, Weston, died Thursday, March 27, 2008 at home alongside his family. He was born June 14, 1932 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Gerrow) Rose. On May 7, 1955 he married Patricia Burns at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. She survives. Dale worked as a printer at Wilson Hurd Manufacturing until he became...
Teresa M. Podruch
Mar 27, 2008
Teresa "Terri" Podruch 53, 627 Rovalia Drive, Verona, WI 53593, died unexpectedly at home on Thursday March 27, 2008. She was born March 2, 1955 in Wausau, daughter of Lorraine (Rosner) Murkowski, Schofield and the late Roman Murkowski. She was a graduate of Newman High School and the UW Madison with a degree in Journalism. On December 10, 1977, she...
Stella M. Nowicki
Mar 26, 2008
Stella M. Nowicki Now age 95, Athens, went to her heavenly home Weds. evening March 26, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born November 9, 1912, in Pittston, Penn., daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Pajak) Handloski. At an early age, she and her family moved to Chicago, Ill....
Peter Kuyoth
Mar 25, 2008
Peter Z. Kuyoth 97, Edgar, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at the House of Dove, Hospice Unit, Marshfield, Wisconsin. He was born in February 21, 1911 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Susan (Darnowski) and Joseph Kuyoth. On October 11, 1937, he married Helen Krause at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. She preceded him...
Clement John Olbrantz
Mar 25, 2008
Clement John Olbrantz 84, Wausau, died Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 10, 1923 in Wausau, son of the late Bernard P. and Rose Tillie (Kardack) Olbrantz. Clement married his "Lovey", Lorraine, a/k/a Lorene Foster, on October 11, 1944. She survives. Clement was born in Wausau Junction and lived his lifetime three blocks from...
Patricia A. Lucey
Mar 24, 2008
Patricia A. Lucey 65, Wausau, died Monday, March 24, 2008 at her home. She was a loving homemaker. Survivors include her children, Brian Lucey, Wausau, Kevin Lucey, Milwaukee, Jeff Lucey, Rochester, Minn., Sean (Sheila) Lucey, rural LaCrosse and Schaeri (Ron) Kunkel, Naperville, Ill.; three grandchildren, two step-grandchildren; brother, Terry (Rita) Wiedmer, Springhill, Flor. and other relatives and friends. Memorial Services...
Mary Alice R. Bergs
Mar 23, 2008
Mary Alice R. Bergs 82, Edgar, died Sunday March 23, 2008 at her home. She was born March 24, 1925 in the town of Marathon, daughter of the late Rudolph and Mary (Moersch) Hall. On June 14, 1945, she married Herbert Bergs at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death on May 15, 2005. Mary Alice graduated...
Gladys M. Hack
Mar 21, 2008
Gladys M. Hack 74, Marathon, died Friday March 21, 2008 at her home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born October 29, 1933 in Schofield, daughter of the late Peter and Helen (Mieska) Stoltz. On October 25, 1958, she married Norman "Red" Hack at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. He survives. Gladys had been...
Leo J. Pestka
Mar 20, 2008
Leo J. Pestka 78, Wausau, died Thursday, March 20, 2008 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born December 4, 1929 in Hatley, son of the late Joseph and Martha (Bewoski) Pestka. On May 25, 1957 he married Cecelia Matsche in Birnamwood. She survives. Leo served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and was a...
Roger H. Bisping
Mar 19, 2008
Roger H. Bisping 72, 3317 Seymour Lane, Wausau died Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 31, 1936 in Wausau, son of the late August and Martha (Kottke) Bisping. On October 12, 1957 he married Mary Ann "Mitzie" Sloan at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Roger was a fork lift operator at Hammer...
Angeline Martha Jagla
Mar 19, 2008
Angeline Martha Jagla 92, Schofield, died Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at her home. She was born June 9, 1915 in the town of Bevent, daughter of the late Joseph and Martha (Gavinski) Turzinski. On August 21, 1933 she married John Rothenberger in Bevent. He preceded her in death on May 17, 1956. She married Edward Jagla on May 30, 1969...
John L. Kannenberg
Mar 17, 2008
John L. Kannenberg 88, Wausau, died Monday, March 17, 2008 at Wausau Manor, following a brief illness. He was born December 16, 1919 in the town of Texas, son of the late Ernest and Rose (Fischer) Kannenberg. On September 23, 1939, he married Ella Rose Parent in Merrill. She survives. John was a loving husband, father and grandfather. As his...
