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.
Karyl M. Hopperdietzel
Sep 29, 2007
Karyl M. Hopperdietzel 60, Athens, died Saturday, September 29, 2007. She was born February 1, 1947 in Marshfield, daughter of the late Paul C. Hoffman Jr. and Marion (Dawson) Hoffman. On May 22, 1998 she married Jerome Hopperdietzel in Wausau. He survives Karyl enjoyed sewing and knitting and often made things for her children and grandchildren. She also loved cats...
Gertraud E. Tornow
Sep 28, 2007
Gertraud "Gert" Tornow 81, Wausau, died Friday, September 28, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 22, 1926 in Soldin, Germany, daughter of the late Reinhold and Helene (Prochnow) Lange. On December 17, 1949 she married Arnim Tornow in Mahlow, Germany. He preceded her in death on April 24, 1988. Survivors include one son, Rolf (Rose) Tornow, Schofield;...
Joseph B. Doherty
Sep 28, 2007
Joseph B. Doherty 59, Athens, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Christ Jesus on Friday, September 28, 2007. He died of cancer after a short stay at Hospice House, Wausau. He was born March 23, 1948 in Madison, son of the late William and Martha (Deja) Doherty. On May 20, 1972 he married Carol Henry. She survives....
Leona S. Hoffmann
Sep 28, 2007
Leona S. Hoffmann 85, Wausau, died Friday, September 28, 2007 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born February 19, 1922 in Edgar, daughter of the late Reinhard and Clara (Laumer) Draeger. On June 11, 1941 she married Melvin Hoffmann at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Edgar. He preceded her in...
Joseph L. Kiselicka Sr
Sep 28, 2007
Joseph L. Kiselicka Sr. 92, Abbotsford, died Friday September 28, 2007 at St. Joseph's Hospital Palliative Care, Marshfield. He was born September 8, 1915, in Milwaukee, son of the late Joseph and Theresa (Ambra) Kiselicka. On January 18, 1947, he married Miriam Benzing at St. Ann Catholic Church, Milwaukee. She survives. Joseph was an Army veteran of World War II,...
Mamie D. Hartkopf
Sep 26, 2007
Mamie D. Hartkopf 96, Wausau, died Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at Harbor House, Rib Mountain, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born May 1, 1911 in Edgar, daughter of the late William and Ella (Dahtke) Koch. On September 25, 1937, she married Harold Robert Hartkopf in Wausau. He preceded her in death on July...
Harold D. Gault
Sep 26, 2007
Harold D. Gault 89, Wausau, died Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at his home. He was born August 13, 1918 in Neillsville, son of the late Edward and Minnie (Gall) Gault. He married Mildred Simek who preceded him in death on January 31, 2000. Harold worked as a bookkeeper for several companies the most recent being Central Plumbing and Heating. He...
Marcella R. Drengler
Sep 22, 2007
Marcella "Rosie" Drengler 84, formerly of 3254 4th Street, Marathon died Saturday, September 22, 2007 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born April 15, 1923 in Rib Falls, daughter of the late Harry and Alvina (Bartelt) Henrichs. On November 12, 1942 she married Harvey Drengler in Rib Falls....
Richard L. Knauf
Sep 22, 2007
Richard L. Knauf 60, Marathon, died Saturday September 22, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 30, 1947, in Wausau, son of the late Louis and Helen (Franz) Knauf. On May 19, 1973, he married Jeanette Stieber at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. Richard was the owner of the Marathon Bus Company for 29 years and...
Ruth M. Tewes
Sep 21, 2007
Ruth M. Tewes 81, Wausau, died Friday, September 21, 2007 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. She was born May 31, 1926 in Tomahawk, daughter of the late Edward and Nettie (Seidel) Urban. On November 20, 1956, she married Wallace Tewes in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on December 17, 1996. Ruth worked as a nursing assistant for Colonial...
Evan Lyle Rieck
Sep 19, 2007
Evan Lyle Rieck 18, Wausau, died Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at his home. He was born June 24, 1989 in Yankton, S.D., son of Paul and Stephanie (Darnell) Rieck. Evan was a senior at Wausau West High School. He will be remembered as having a great sense of humor and for his sensitivity to other people's feelings. Among his many...
Bryce D. Thewes
Sep 18, 2007
Bryce D. Thewes 11, 805 Plumer Street, Wausau died Tuesday, September 18, 2007. He was born August 29, 1996 in Wausau, son of David Thewes, Wausau and the late Debra Magrecke. Bryce was a 5th grader at John Marshall Elementary School in Wausau. He was an avid fan of computer games and always enjoyed going hunting, fishing and camping with...
Marjorie L. Norton
Sep 16, 2007
Marjorie L. Norton 95, Wausau, died Sunday, September 16, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born July 29, 1912 in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Anna (Conrad) Hlava. In October of 1933 she married Thomas Norton in Wausau. He preceded her in death on April 6, 1949. Survivors...
Kathleen (Katie) Majeske
Sep 15, 2007
Kathleen B. "Katie" Majeske 85, Wausau, died Saturday September 15, 2007 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born February 20, 1922, in Wausau, daughter of the late Henry and Beatrice (Conrad) Koy. On May 25, 1943, she married Floyd E. Majeske. He preceded her in death April 18, 2005. For many years, Katie had been a parish secretary, first...
Ervin C. Ewan
Sep 15, 2007
Ervin C. Ewan 84, Athens, died Saturday September 15, 2007 at Colby. Ervin Carl Ewan was born December 23, 1922, in the town of Johnson, son of the late Henry and Emma (Kallien) Ewan. On June 8, 1946, he married Grace A. Bhend at St. John Evangelical Church, Milan. She preceded him in death October 12, 2003. Ervin received his...
Gertrude Fochs-Will
Sep 14, 2007
Gertrude Fochs-Will 83, Round Rock, Tex., formerly of Wausau, died Friday, September 14, 2007 at her daughter's home in Round Rock, under the care of Hospice of Austin, Texas. Gertrude, or "Kitty" as she was known, was born October 21, 1923 in Cedar Grove, Wis., daughter of the late August and Marie (Pollack) Wenzel. She married Roman Fochs on August...
Delores M. Westfall
Sep 12, 2007
Delores M. Westfall 81, Athens, died Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 22, 1926 in Athens, daughter of the late Fred and Rose (Klawinski) Niewolny. On February 11, 1946 she married Eugene Westfall in Wausau. He preceded her in death on January 27, 1994. Delores was a homemaker who loved spending time with her...
Jean E. Stremer
Sep 11, 2007
Jean E. Stremer 77, town of Johnson, died Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at her home. She was born January 16, 1930 in Marathon County, daughter of the late Arthur and Margaret (Schroeder) Belanger. On October 1, 1949, she married Victor Stremer in Athens. He preceded her in death on November 25, 1989. Jean farmed with her husband, Victor, in the...
Anton Golob
Sep 11, 2007
Anton Golob 82, Minocqua, formerly of Milwaukee, died Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 30, 1924 in Draper, Wis. son of the late Anton and Anna (Miklovzina) Golob. On May 27, 1950 he married Lois Koepp in Milwaukee. She survives. Anton worked as a police officer for the city of Milwaukee and served his...
Marcella A. Thurs
Sep 9, 2007
Marcella A. Thurs 95, 320 N. 4th Avenue, Edgar died Sunday, September 9, 2007 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House. She was born December 10, 1911 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Leonard and Josephine (Mucha) Hall. On November 11, 1930 she married Anthony Thurs at St. John Catholic Church,...
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