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.
William L. Fredrich
Dec 3, 2007
William L. "Bill" Fredrich 80, Weston, died Monday December 3, 2007 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born July 5, 1927, in Mosinee, son of the late Joseph and Emma (Heitzinger) Fredrich. On May 28, 1960, he married Marlene Stohr at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Bill served his country in the U.S. Army in both World...
Ronald F. Marten
Dec 1, 2007
Ronald F. Marten Sr. 2341 Fawn Road, Mosinee died Saturday, December 1, 2007 at Langlade Memorial Hospital, Antigo. He was born February 15, 1945 in Wausau, son of the late Kermit and Sophie (Koch) Marten. On November 3, 2006 he married Amanda Geiger in Wausau. She survives. Ronald worked at Wausau Steel for over 33 years as a saw operator....
Virginia D. Matis
Nov 30, 2007
Virginia D. Matis 85, 500 Grand Avenue, Wausau died Friday, November 30, 2007 at her home under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice Services. She was born December 23, 1921 in the town of Stettin, daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes (Gasdecke) Frymark. On June 28, 1941 she married Joseph Matis Sr. at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau....
Larry A. Reynolds
Nov 30, 2007
Larry A. Reynolds 65, Weston, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2007 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, after a long and courageous battle with M.S. He was born April 26, 1942, in Wausau, son of Geraldine (Christiansen) Reynolds and the late John Reynolds. Larry worked at National Food Store from the...
Verna Lorinda Prihoda
Nov 29, 2007
Verna L. Prihoda 91, Medford, died Thursday, November 29, 2007 at Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford. She was born April 30, 1916 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late William and Bertha (Haehlke) Voigt. On September 24, 1949 she married Charles Prihoda in Marathon. He preceded her in death on November 28, 1980. In 1937, Verna's parents...
Dennis L. Schraufnagel
Nov 29, 2007
Dennis L. Schraufnagel 61, Edgar, was born to peace and eternal life on Thursday, November 29, 2007 at the House of the Dove, Marshfield. He was born July 12, 1946 in Owen, Wis., son of Cletus Schraufnagel and the late Anna Marie (Hanson) Schraufnagel. On October 7, 1972, he married Susan Mateofsky in Ashland, Wis. She survives. Dennis was a...
Barbara A. Powers
Nov 27, 2007
Barbara "Babs" A. Powers 51, Wausau, died Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at her home. She was born December 6, 1955 in Wausau, daughter of John and Shirley (Sanders) Kutil of Wausau. On January 12, 2004, she married Michael Powers in Wausau. He survives. Barbara owned and operated the former Alterations by Barbara, Wausau. Among her many interests, she enjoyed playing...
Dane Hoxie Felch
Nov 26, 2007
Dane Hoxie Felch 81, died Monday November 26, 2007, at the home of his son, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born July 9, 1926, in New Richmond, son of the late Arthur and Lois (Smith) Felch. On May 21, 1949, he married Shirley Lodholz at the former St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. She...
Frances E. Schmitt
Nov 26, 2007
Frances E. Schmitt 93, Wausau, died Monday, November 26, 2007 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born October 16, 1914 in Saint Cloud, Minn., daughter of the late Guy and Anna (Croll) Keeney. On June 27, 1936, she married Harry Schmitt in Saint Cloud, Minn. He preceded her in...
Priscilla Mccluskey
Nov 26, 2007
Priscilla "Tena" McCluskey 70, N5084 Maple Road, Rib Lake, died Monday, November 26, 2007 under Hope Hospice and Palliative Care at her home. She was born January 5, 1937 in the town of Goodrich, daughter of the late Louis and Frances (Budja) Zinkowich. On June 4, 1955 she married Keith McCluskey at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He survives. Tena...
Monte H. Gresens
Nov 22, 2007
Monte H. Gresens Monte Herbert Gresens, 68, Wausau, died Thursday, November 22, 2007 as a result of a logging accident. Monte was born August 22, 1939 in Wausau, son of the late Herbert and Leona (Ulrich) Gresens. On April 22, 1995 he married Sandra Ann Ulrich at Bethel Lutheran Church in Madison, Wisconsin. She survives. Monte was employed by Madison...
Helen M. Bartelme
Nov 21, 2007
Helen M. Bartelme 84, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born May 18, 1923 in Wausau, daughter of the late Jack and Lila (Ohlsen) Radandt. On September 1, 1947, she married Robert J. Bartelme at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death...
Richard F. Havlovick
Nov 21, 2007
Richard F. Havlovick 82, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born April 7, 1925 in Milwaukee, son of the late Joseph and Otillia (Richmering) Havlovick. On September 10, 1949, he married Rose Davis at The Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. She survives. Richard co-founded the former Land...
Helen A. Kemp
Nov 15, 2007
Helen A. Kemp 93, Wausau, died peacefully in her sleep, Thursday November 15, 2007 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born April 3, 1914, in Francis Creek, daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Neuser) Leiterman. On January 11, 1932, she married Herbert J. Kemp in Marathon. He preceded her in death October 9, 1998. During...
David Lee Schneider
Nov 14, 2007
David Lee Schneider 54, Edgar, died Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at University Hospital, Madison following a brief illness. He worked as a personal care assistant with Aurora Community Services. Survivors include his three children, Savannah, Samantha and Ely Schneider and many other special friends. A private memorial service will be held Sunday, November 18, 2007 in Edgar. Friends are welcome...
Elizabeth Behnke
Nov 14, 2007
Elizabeth "Betty" E. Behnke 85, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born February 12, 1922 in Germany, daughter of the late Otto and Hedwig (Schmidt) Jaeck. On May 11, 1963 she married Leslie Behnke. He survives. When she was 10 months old she arrived in America on a ship from Germany, later...
Jean D. Galloway
Nov 14, 2007
Jean D. Galloway of Wausau, formerly of Alexandria, Va., died Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at Sylvan Crossings on Evergreen Road, Wausau. She was born September 23, 1923 in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Walter and Effie Davidson. On January 29, 1949, she married John Galloway in Washington, D.C. He preceded her in death on April 17, 1970. After graduating...
Eulalia M. Lemanski
Nov 12, 2007
Eulalia "Sis" M. Lemanski 90, of Wausau, formerly of the town of Cassel, died Monday, November 12, 2007 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born August 15, 1917 in the town of Halder, daughter of the late John and Margaret (Michaels) Kafka. On September 10, 1935, she married Casmier Lemanski in the town of Cassel. He preceded her in...
Elaine M. Hofmann
Nov 12, 2007
Elaine M. Hofmann 79, formerly of Wausau, was born to eternal life on Sunday, November 11, 2007. She was the beloved mother of Allen (Kathy) Rhyner, Rita Cheesman, Georgiana (Luis) Aguilar, Christina Ringwell, Tony Hofmann, Evalina (Arnold Schmear) Hofmann, Grandmother of Tommy (Kathy) Rhyner, Stephine Samulson, Lisa Cheesman, Heidi Aguilar, Louis (Becky) Aguilar, Daniel Aguilar, Jonathan Ringwell, Stacy Ringwell, Jena...
Elden O. Wood Jr
Nov 11, 2007
Elden "Al" O. Wood Jr. 76, Wausau, died Sunday, November 11, 2007 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born May 14, 1931 in Milwaukee, son of the late Elden Sr. and Agnes "Elizabeth" (McMillan) Wood. On April 16, 1955 he married Ann Baxandall in Midland, Mich. She survives. Elden worked as an electrician for Weyerhaeuser and served his...
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