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.
Martha S. Kaiser
Sep 3, 2007
Martha S. Kaiser 85, Edgar, died Monday, September 3, 2007 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born February 2, 1922 in Rozellville, daughter of the late Edward and Mayme (Freboldt) Andres. On June 11, 1941, she married Ralph Kaiser at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Rozellville. He preceded her in death on September 17, 2004. Martha and Ralph farmed in...
Shirley M. Kropla
Sep 1, 2007
Shirley M. Kropla 83, Wausau, died Saturday, September 1, 2007 at her home. She was born December 17, 1923 in Wausau, daughter of the late Zelda (Schamer) Pregont. On January 20, 1945 she married Rondell Kropla in San Francisco. He preceded her in death on August 23, 2000. Shirley was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening and collected figurines of roosters,...
Dorothy Mae Teresa Krueger
Aug 31, 2007
Dorothy Mae Teresa Krueger 77, Athens, died Friday, August 31, 2007 at Memorial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Medford, after 7 years of battling a brain tumor. She was born October 27, 1929 in Appleton, daughter of Harold and Elsie (Ewan) Scheffler. On June 12, 1948 she married John "Jack" Krueger in Athens. He preceded her in death on November 27,...
Walter M. Frank
Aug 30, 2007
Walter M. Frank 81, Wausau, died Thursday August 30, 2007 at North Central Health Care Facilities, Wausau. He was born June 15, 1926, in the town of Weston, son of the late Henry and Hattie (Thirsten) Frank. He had been employed at Marathon Battery. Survivors include his brothers, Raymond (Betty) Frank, Tomahawk, Lawrence (Lois) Frank, Hatley, Henry (Ruthele) Frank, Brokaw,...
Frank W. Zoboroski
Aug 29, 2007
Frank W. Zoboroski 92, Wausau, died Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born July 15, 1915 in Rosholt, son of the late Frank and Helen (Yach) Zoboroski. Frank ran a spray painting business out of his home for many years. Among his many interests, he enjoyed vegetable...
Chor Thao
Aug 28, 2007
Chor Thao 31, Weston, died Tuesday August 28, 2007. He had been employed at Marathon Cheese Corporation, Marathon and had also been a teachers aid at the Maine School. Survivors include his mother, Neng (Her) Thao, his children, Selena, Calvin and Tommy Thao, his siblings, Chue Thao, Hlao Thao, Ga Von Thao, Bao Kou Thao, Bao Nha Thao, Bao Thao,...
Reuben Klinger
Aug 28, 2007
Reuben Klinger 88, Schofield, died Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born March 7, 1919 in town of Stettin, son of the late Rudolph and Hulda (Sellin) Klinger. On October 27, 1943 he married Arlene Kraft at St. John Lutheran Church, Rib Falls. She survives. Reuben worked as a buildings and grounds manager at Mount...
Pa Houa Thao
Aug 28, 2007
Pa Houa Thao 25, Weston, died Tuesday August 28, 2007. She had been employed at Marathon Cheese Corporation, Marathon. Survivors include her parents, Thao and Ia (Yang) Vang, her children, Selena, Calvin and Tommy Thao, her siblings, Chue Vang, Michigan, Mai (Joshua) Thao, Pennsylvania, Nancy Vang, Wendy Vang, Feanna Vang, Money (Geu Yang) Vang, Peter Vang and Andrew Vang, all...
Jaxon Joseph Pempek
Aug 27, 2007
Jaxon Joseph Pempek Infant son of Ben Pempek and Emily Toohey of Wausau, was born to life May 6, 2007 and born into eternal life August 27, 2007. Survivors include his parents; grandparents, Scott and Victoria Pempek, Wausau; and great grandparents, Dennis and Joyce Pempek and Gil and Wanda Guolee, all of Wausau. Jaxon will be sadly missed by his...
Steven R. John
Aug 26, 2007
Steven R. John 46, Marathon, died Friday August 24, 2007 in Milwaukee. He was born October 10, 1960, in Michigan, son of Ross John, Florida and Dorothy (Godlewski) John, Michigan. On July 22, 1997, he married Debora Lang in Minneapolis. She survives. He was a veteran of the US Navy. Steven was employed as a Systems Analyst with Patrick Cudahy....
Shirley Hartel
Aug 24, 2007
Shirley Hartel 67, 4205 N. County Road O, Wausau died Friday, August 24, 2007 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House. She was born May 6, 1940 in Chicago, daughter of Mabel Knight and the late Irving Goehry. On April 4, 1959 she married Robert Hartel in Chicago. He survives. Shirley first came...
Theresa D. Zoromski
Aug 23, 2007
Theresa D. Zoromski Rib Mountain, died Thursday August 23, 2007 at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born July 25, 1912 in Kelly, daughter of the late Leon and Jeanette (Modrzejeski) Wanta. On November 7, 1933, she married Ben Zoromski at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death April 16, 1976. Prior to her retirement she had...
Adelheid Wilhelmina Emma Baumann
Aug 22, 2007
Adelheid Wilhelmina Emma Baumann 93, 1010 E. Wausau Avenue, Wausau, formerly of Marathon, died Wednesday, August 22, 2007 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born November 6, 1913 in Mosinee, daughter of the late Fred and Emma (Buttke) Graveen. On September 25, 1937 she married Ludwig...
Hilda Ida Kniess
Aug 20, 2007
Hilda I. Kniess 95, Wausau, died Monday, August 20, 2007 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born April 5, 1912 in town of Maine, daughter of the late Frank and Augusta (Imm) Saeger. On May 27, 1933 she married Herman Kniess at Grace Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death on November 2, 1997. Hilda was a homemaker who...
Bernette K. Lang
Aug 20, 2007
Bernette K. Lang 85, Wausau, died Monday August 20, 2007 at her home. She was born March 13, 1922, in Aniwa, daughter of the late Bernard and Katherine (Schaefer) Wiskow. She married Francis Lang. He preceded her in death. Bernette was a homemaker. She was an avid Packers fan and enjoyed flower gardening. Survivors include two sons, Michael J. (Katherine)...
Charles R. Parlier
Aug 18, 2007
Charles R. Parlier 81, died Saturday August 18, 2007 at his home at Sylvan Crossing, Wausau. He was born October 11, 1925, in Flora, Ill., son of the late Charles P. and Amelia (Rex) Parlier. On October 16, 1948, he married Violegene Lepak at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. She preceded him in death April 19, 2005. A veteran of...
Evalyn A. Fisk
Aug 16, 2007
Evalyn A. Fisk 95, Wausau, died Thursday, August 16, 2007, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. She was born March 9, 1912 in Swan Creek, Ill., daughter of the late Orlo and Lena (Grim) McQueen. On September 10, 1933, she married Norman Fisk in Evanston, Ill. He survives. Evalyn...
Dorothy Ida Schmidt
Aug 16, 2007
Dorothy I. Schmidt 95, Athens, died Thursday, August 16, 2007 at Colonial House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Colby. She was born May 12, 1912 in the town of Halsey, daughter of the late Adolph and Bertha (Kropp) Conrad. On June 28, 1930 she married Erwin Schmidt at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens. He preceded her in death April 26, 1993. Dorothy...
Myron R. Tapper
Aug 14, 2007
Myron R. "Mike" Tapper 87, Wausau, passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Tuesday, August 14, 2007. Mike was born February 22, 1920 in the town of Wausau, son of the late Helmuth and Alma (Raduechel) Tapper. On June 28, 1946 he married Ethel Kell-Weiland at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau. She survives. Mike worked for Wausau Oil...
Bernice D. Weiher
Aug 14, 2007
Bernice D. Weiher 86, Athens, died Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at Wausau Manor after courageously battling breast cancer for twenty-four years. She was born May 25, 1921, daughter of the late Arthur Ewan and Elsa (Bielke) Ewan. On June 24, 1944 she married Clifford Weiher who was home on furlough after serving three years overseas during WWII. He preceded her...
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