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.
Steven Thao
Jul 3, 2007
Steven Charlie Thao 24, Wausau, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 3, 2007. He was born in Selma, Alabama on June 11, 1983, son of Pang Ge Thao and May Chou Chang. Steven enlisted in 2003 with the National Guard and proudly served his country in Iraq. Though he was young he always lived his life to the fullest and accomplished...
Louis Richard Knauf
Jul 2, 2007
Louis Richard Knauf 97, Marathon, died Monday, July 2, 2007 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born September 19, 1909 in Marathon, son of the late Jacob and Benedicta (Lang) Knauf. On October 5, 1936 he married Helen Franz at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She preceded him in death July 20, 1995. Louis was a co-owner of...
Fortunetta C. Lunz
Jul 1, 2007
Fortunetta C. Lunz 92, Hatley, died Sunday, July 1, 2007 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House. She was born June 16, 1915. On June 26, 1937 she married Alfred J. Lunz. He preceded her in death. Survivors include her three children, Sister Marcia Lunz, OSF, Milwaukee, Sharon (Rich) Konkol, Hatley and Edward (Gloria)...
Jenny M. Lang
Jul 1, 2007
Jenny M. Lang 28, Marathon, died Sunday, July 1, 2007 at her home. She was born November 29, 1978 in Marshfield, daughter of LeRoy and Janice (Kummerow) Lang, Marathon. Jenny was a 1997 graduate of Marathon High School. Among her many interests, she enjoyed singing Kareoke, farming, and loved horses and her two dogs, "Duncan" and "Hunter". Jenny also enjoyed...
Anita Clara Jagodinski
Jun 28, 2007
Anita C. Jagodinski 77, Marathon, died Thursday, June 28, 2007 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born March 30, 1930 in Marathon, daughter of the late John and Ramona (Dahlke) Kamenick. On May 12, 1949, she married Erwin Jagodinski at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He survives. Anita was a cook at St. Mary's School, Marathon and later at...
Joyce E. Seubert
Jun 26, 2007
Joyce E. Seubert 75, Marathon, died Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born March 8, 1932 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Matthew and Marie (Blume) Wagner. On August 27, 1951, she married Hugo Seubert Jr. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He survives. Joyce was a member of St. Mary Catholic...
Jane A. Mattox
Jun 24, 2007
Jane A. Mattox 51, Athens, died Sunday, June 24, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 12, 1956 in Marshfield, daughter of Lloyd Bunkelman and the late Carmeletta (Schreiber) Bunkelman. On October 9, 2004 she married Russell Mattox at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He survives. Jane had been employed at Weather Shield and after 30 years of...
Alois Joseph Schueller
Jun 24, 2007
Alois J. Schueller 85, Wausau, died Sunday, June 24, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 8, 1922 in the town of Milan, son of the late Louis and Clara (Braun) Schueller. On June 24, 1947, he married Alvina Novitzke at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. She preceded him in death on November 22, 1989. Alois was a...
Ned W. Kane
Jun 23, 2007
Ned W. Kane 83, Wausau, died Saturday June 23, 2007 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. He was born February 1, 1924, in Wausau, son of the late John and Nellie (Howard) Kane. On August 30, 1947, he married Delores Torzewski at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death December 20, 2002. Ned proudly served his country in...
Evelyn M. Gassner
Jun 21, 2007
Evelyn M. Gassner 90, Wausau, died Thursday June 21, 2007 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, Wausau. She was born March 19, 1917, in Wausau, daughter of the late Edwin and Isabella (Sicklinger) Graveen. On October 17, 1945, she married Walter Gassner at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death February 21, 1979. In 1935, she graduated from...
Elizabeth R. Wallner
Jun 20, 2007
Elizabeth R. Wallner 91, Wausau, died Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born July 7, 1915 in Poniatowski, daughter of the late Anton and Anna (Zell) Jagodzinski. On September 4, 1937 she married Leo Wallner in Poniatowski. He survives. Elizabeth was a homemaker who enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening and loved spending time with...
Roland Friedrich
Jun 20, 2007
Roland Friedrich 83, Edgar, died Weds. June 20, 2007 at his home. He was born March 7, 1924, in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Carl and Emma (Nest) Friedrich. Roland was mechanically inclined and he was employed as a mechanic at the former Marshfield Coop and also did repairs for area farmers. Survivors include several cousins. Besides...
Margaret Esther Dettmering
Jun 19, 2007
Margaret Esther Dettmering, 86, Wausau, died Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at St. Claire's Hospital, Weston. She was born December 11, 1920 in Merrill, daughter of the late Richard and Alice (Meyer) Hackbarth. On August 2, 1940 she married Raymond Dettmering. He preceded her in death on February 24, 2002. Margaret was a stay at home mom, selling Stanley products to...
Joyce L. Habeck
Jun 16, 2007
Joyce L. Habeck 79, 628 Ridgeland Ave, Schofield, died Saturday, June 16, 2007 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. For many years Joyce was a waitress at the Wausau Elks Club, the Wausau Club and the Wausau Country Club. Survivors include her husband Walter Habeck Jr., Schofield, her children, Gary (Sharon) Habeck, Cecil,...
Chester Wiater
Jun 15, 2007
Chester "Chet" Wiater 57, 8219 County Road A, Wausau died Friday, June 15, 2007 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born July 20, 1949 in Chicago, son of the late Frank and Charlotte (Stus) Wiater. On January 22, 1972 he married Susan Fravert at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spencer. She survives. For over 20 years Chet perfected his construction career...
Patricia M. Kolbeck
Jun 14, 2007
Patricia M. Kolbeck 92, Wausau, died Thursday, June 14, 2007 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born November 3, 1914 in Antigo, daughter of the late Fred and Elizabeth (Byrne) Schmeisser. Patricia attended St. John's School and graduated from Antigo High School in 1931. She then entered and graduated from Holy Family School of Nursing in Manitowoc as a...
Bertilla M. Czech
Jun 14, 2007
Bertilla M. Czech 90, Wausau, died Thursday, June 14, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 6, 1916 in Sandborn, North Dakota, daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Sauer) Sokolowski. On June 23, 1941 she married Edward Czech at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on May 19, 1961. For many years Bertilla...
Mary J. Rogn
Jun 13, 2007
Mary J. Rogn 81, formerly of Wausau, died Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at Wisconsin Veterans Home, King. She was born January 22, 1926, daughter of the late Calvin and Lillian (Tesch) Tiffany. On November 4, 1947 she married William Rogn at the former St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death February 26, 1992. Mary worked for the...
Patrick J. Berna
Jun 12, 2007
Patrick "Pat" J. Berna 50, Wausau, died Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at his home. He was born June 10, 1957 in Wisconsin, son of the late James and Jennie (Kickhofer) Berna. Survivors include, his daughter, Jessica (Dan) Goralski, Rothschild; three grandchildren; two sisters, Christine Berna, Wausau and Susan (Brent) Lockhart, Washington; one brother, Daniel (Melanie) Berna, Washington; and nieces and...
Joseph A. Zoborowski
Jun 9, 2007
Joseph A. Zoborowski 93, Wausau, died Saturday, June 9, 2007 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born January 1, 1914 in Polonia, son of the late Frank and Helen (Yach) Zoborowski. On March 5, 1935 he married Mamie Pozorski at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. She survives. Joseph worked as a wet room operator for Wausau Paper Mill. Some...
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