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.
Lucille A. Sell
Dec 24, 2007
Lucille A. Sell 89, 400 River Drive, Wausau, died Monday December 24, 2007 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born December 8, 1918, in Wausau, daughter of the late Edward and Emma Pufahl. On October 21, 1940, she married August Sell in Dubuque, Iowa. He preceded her in death April 1, 2004. Prior to her retirement,...
Edna W. Cherek
Dec 23, 2007
Edna W. Cherek 84, Wausau, died Sunday, December 23, 2007 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born October 10, 1923 in Ringle, daughter of the late William and Louise (Neuendank) Barden. On September 27, 1947, she married Henry A. Cherek at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on March 5, 2005. Edna and Henry owned...
Bernice Liebers
Dec 23, 2007
Bernice Liebers 57, Wausau, died Sunday, December 23, 2007 at her home. She was born May 7, 1950, daughter of the late William and Helen (Springer) Guillaume. In 1969 she married Raymond Liebers at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wausau. He survives. Bernice worked at Connor Forest Products in Wausau for more than 17 years and also did hairdressing for many...
Kathryn Marie Romang
Dec 22, 2007
Kathryn M. Romang 94, Athens died Saturday, December 22, 2007 at Colonial Center, Colby. She was born February 6, 1913 in Athens, daughter of the late Adam and Edith (Wood) Young. On June 1, 1938, she married Edward Romang in Dubuque, Iowa. He preceded her in death on February 22, 1989. Survivors include, one brother, Eugene Young, Amarillo, Texas; and...
Ethel M. Anderson
Dec 22, 2007
Ethel M. Anderson 95, Marathon, formerly of Viking, Minn., died December 22, 2007 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born November 10, 1912 in Warren, Minn., daughter of the late Emil and Marie (Olson) Wallsten. Ethel and her late husband, Richard, farmed and she also worked for Land O Lakes until her retirement at age 70. She moved to...
Fredrick Vetter
Dec 22, 2007
Fredrick "Fred" C. Vetter 90, Rothschild, died Saturday, December 22, 2007 at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born May 22, 1917 in Marathon, son of the late Hugo and Helen (Lang) Vetter. On September 1, 1941 he married Norma Baur at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder. She survives. Fred served his...
Kathryn M. Romang
Dec 22, 2007
Kathryn M. Romang 94, Athens died Saturday, December 22, 2007 at Colonial Center, Colby. She was born February 6, 1913 in Athens, daughter of the late Adam and Edith (Wood) Young. On June 1, 1938, she married Edward Romang in Dubuque, Iowa. He preceded her in death on February 22, 1989. Survivors include, one brother, Eugene Young, Amarillo, Texas; one...
Sally M. King
Dec 21, 2007
Sally M. King 71, 6617 Townline Road, Hatley, died Friday December 21, 2007 at Mount View Care Center, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born April 7, 1936, in Wausau, daughter of the late Ray and Frances (Kurth) Sickler. On April 7, 1956, she married William King in Pine City, Minn. He preceded her...
Karen D. Renzelmann
Dec 19, 2007
Karen D. Renzelmann 38, Wausau, fought a brave battle with cancer and died peacefully Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. Karen's strength, dignity and grace in the face of the daunting challenges fighting this disease were an inspiration to all who knew her. She was born December 20, 1968 in Stoughton, daughter of Renald and Vera (Hellenbrand)...
Gary L. Rainville
Dec 12, 2007
Gary L. Rainville 57, Wausau, died Wednesday December 12, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 12, 1950, in Wausau, son of the late Lloyd and Elizabeth (Frank) Rainville. On January 9, 1971, he married Mary Lou Cveykus at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Weston. She survives. Gary had been employed at SNE prior to his retirement in August...
Evelyn M. Erickson
Dec 11, 2007
Evelyn M. Erickson, 95, formerly of 500 Grand Avenue, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home after a brief illness. Evelyn was born in Wausau, WI on July 17, 1912, a daughter of Herman and Ella (Prahl) Sternberg. On November 14, 1943 she married Edward Erickson. He preceded her in death...
Beverly Albrecht
Dec 10, 2007
Beverly J. Albrecht 79, 1242 S. Eighth Ave, Wausau, died Monday, December 10, 2007 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 10, 1928 in the town of Maine, daughter of Gwendolyn (Schmieden) Aschbrenner and the late Ervin Aschbrenner. On May 21, 1949 she married Henry Albrecht in Wausau. He preceded...
Marlene E. Shevy
Dec 9, 2007
Marlene E. Shevy 74, Wausau, died Sunday, December 9, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 15, 1933 in Menominee, Mich. On May 9, 1952 she married Norman Shevy. He survives. Marlene was a devoted homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Norman, Wausau; children, Steven Shevy, Schofield, Cindy Slagoski, Kim Sether, both of Weston, Chris Weisenberger, Stevens Point and...
Alex L. Michlig
Dec 4, 2007
Alex L. Michlig 92, Wausau, died Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. He was born April 22, 1915 in town of Cassel, son of the late Wendel and Theresa (Furger) Michlig. On February 26, 1935 he married Dorothy Koppa at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. She preceded him in death on March 24,...
Bette A. Nass
Dec 3, 2007
Bette A. Nass Betty "Appy" Nass, 95, Wausau, passed away Monday, December 3, 2007 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born January 16, 1912 in Wausau, daughter of the late George and Anna (Sauter) Wex. On February 9, 1935 she married Edward R. "Smokey" Nass. He preceded her in death on July 20, 1973. Bette attended Wausau Beauty Culture...
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...
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