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.
Merlin Erwin Hoff
Nov 9, 2007
Merlin Erwin Hoff 83, Merrill, died Friday, November 9, 2007 at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. He was born October 16, 1924 in town of Hamburg, son of the late Erwin and Erna (Fishbach) Hoff. On February 18, 1950 he married Arlyle Bedynek in Minnesota. She preceded him in death on July 11, 1993. Merlin was a farmer and ginseng grower...
Yeng Lee Xiong
Nov 8, 2007
Yeng Lee Xiong 49, Wausau, died Thursday, November 8, 2007. She was born June 15, 1958 in Laos, daughter of Xang Lee and Ya Yang. Yeng was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Pao and many other relatives and friends.
Raymond William Neupert
Nov 7, 2007
Raymond W. Neupert 90, Kronenwetter, died Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. He was born June 11, 1917 in Weston, son of the late William and Flora (Manecke) Neupert. In January of 1985 he married Jewel Kile. She survives. Raymond served his country in the United States Army during World War II and worked...
Joan S. Kluetz
Nov 7, 2007
Joan S. Kluetz 62, 1107 N. 25th Street, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 7, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born July 2, 1945 in Wausau, daughter of the late Nels Carl and Antoinette (Courteau) Nelson. On July 18, 1964 she married Richard Kluetz at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Joan worked...
Phyllis M. Tidd
Nov 6, 2007
Phyllis M. Tidd 76, Mosinee, died Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at Hospice House, Wausau. She was born November 22, 1930 in Rib Falls, daughter of the late Harry and Lorinda (Henke) Tushscher. On February 10, 1951 she married Ralph E. Tidd in Pine City, Minn. He survives. Phyllis did clerical work for many hospitals in the area. She enjoyed gardening,...
Alice R. Crochiere
Nov 3, 2007
Alice R. Crochiere 79, 206 Sunrise Drive, Wausau died Saturday, November 3, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital following an illness she got during her short stay at North Central Health Care Center. She was born December 8, 1928 in Wausau, daughter of the late Carl and Viola (Tesch) Doepke. On February 11, 1950 she married Orville Crochiere at St. Paul...
Nila M. Kaltenberg
Oct 31, 2007
Nila M. Kaltenberg 81, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, after a courageous battle with an extremely rare form of cancer. She was born December 12, 1925, in Medford, to the late John and Alva (Hana) Mateofsky. They preceded her in death in 1963 and 1996. Nila graduated from Medford High School in 1944. She...
Firmena Marie Owens
Oct 30, 2007
Firmena Marie Owens 89, Wausau, former resident of Forest Park Village and Stone Crest Residential Facility died Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born December 1, 1917 in St. Peter, Kansas daughter of the late Michael and Eva (Richmeir) Von Feldt. On October 17, 1936 she married Carl G. Owens. He preceded her in...
Nancy L. Schilling
Oct 30, 2007
Nancy L. Schilling 55, Wausau, died Tuesday, October 30, 2007 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau She was born October 2, 1952 in Wausau daughter of Irene (Lepak) Knetter and the late Clarence Knetter. On November 11, 1972 she married Jerome Schilling at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives....
Howard J. Pitts
Oct 29, 2007
Howard J. Pitts 55, Rib Mountain, died Monday, October 29, 2007 in Marathon County as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born December 22, 1951 in Belvidere, Ill., son of George and Ruth (Carlson) Pitts of Rockford, Ill. Howard graduated from Belvidere High School and continued his education at Northern Illinois University, De Kalb, Ill....
Edward Schoenberger
Oct 28, 2007
Edward "Eddie" Theodore Schoenberger 92, went home October 28, 2007. Ed was born June 14, 1915 in New Orleans, Louisiana son of the late John and Irene (Blust) Schoenberger. Ed lived and breathed art and joyfully shared his gifts with the world. He studied art at the Arts and Crafts Club in New Orleans, the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts...
Arthur Butler
Oct 27, 2007
Arthur "Art" G. Butler 80, Wausau, died Saturday, October 27, 2007 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born January 30, 1927 in Wausau, son of the late Arthur and Nellie (Anderson) Butler. Art worked as a carpenter for Custom Cabinets. He served his country in the United...
James Junior Lutze
Oct 27, 2007
James Junior Lutze 76, Wausau, drew his last breath while in the company of his loving family in Wausau on Saturday, October 27, 2007. He was born December 17, 1930 in Racine, son of the late James B. and Iva (Van Marter) Lutze. He was married to Marilyn Lehman from October 3, 1952 until her passing on May 12, 2003....
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...
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