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.
Marylee Krueger
Aug 14, 2007
MaryLee Krueger 60, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at Regency Hospital in Minnesota, after a prolonged illness. She was born October 14, 1946 in Wausau, daughter of Dorothy (Geier) Bloom and the late Howard Bloom. On October 14, 1972, she married Dale Krueger in Wausau. He survives. MaryLee loved her family and pets, collected snow villages,...
Violet Kowalski-Hastreiter
Aug 13, 2007
Violet "Vye" Kowalski-Hastreiter 89, formerly of Wausau, died Monday August 13, 2007 in Stevens Point. She was born March 9, 1918 in Bevent, daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Pashilk) Egeler. On September 18, 1936, she married Steven Kowalski. He preceded her in death. She married Donald Hastreiter on January 23, 1986 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He...
William J. Hinke
Aug 11, 2007
William J. Hinke William J. (Bill) Hinke, 65, died at his home in rural Marathon early Saturday morning following his audacious battle with brain cancer that was diagnosed in June 2006. Bill was born May 25, 1942 in Merrill, Wisc. to Elmer and Elaine Hinke After attending Lincoln County Teachers College, Bill married Jeanne Weizenicker in 1963. He obtained his...
Dora L. Baehman
Aug 10, 2007
Dora L. Baehman 100, of Wausau, a former New London resident, died Friday August 10, 2007 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born October 4, 1906, in the town of Lind, Waupaca County, daughter of the late Otto F. and Augusta (Strey) Timm. On August 22, 1926, she married Clarence Baehman. The couple farmed in the town of Dale...
Lee A. Vang
Aug 10, 2007
Lee A. Vang 72, Wausau, died Friday, August 10, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Survivors include 4 children, La Kong, Song Ying Kong, Zang Kong and Yer Kong, all of Wausau; 34 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Pang Chai Kong. The funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, August...
Amy E. Schwantes
Aug 8, 2007
Amy E. Schwantes 39, Wausau, died Wednesday August 8, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 20, 1968, in Wausau, daughter of Art and Norma (McCarthy) Bialkowski, Wausau. On August 8, 1987, she married Todd Schwantes in Wausau. He survives. Amy was a homemaker that loved to spend time with her family and also enjoyed collecting unicorns. Survivors...
Harold W. Sorenson
Aug 7, 2007
Harold W. Sorenson 82, Wausau, died Tuesday, August 7, 2007 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 10, 1925 in Eau Claire, son of the late George and Emily (Lowery) Sorenson. On June 14, 1958, he married Shirley Vang in Eau Claire. She survives. Harold was a decorated veteran, serving...
Marvin O. Krueger
Aug 5, 2007
Marvin O. Krueger 96, Rib Falls, died Sunday, August 5, 2007 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born March 29, 1911 in Wausau, son of the late Otto and Mary (Halava) Krueger. On June 12, 1937 he married Lydia Hoffman at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rib Falls. She survives. Marvin worked several jobs throughout his life including...
Myrtle G. Bluhm
Aug 5, 2007
Myrtle G. Bluhm 86, formerly of Wausau, died Sunday August 5, 2007 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. She was born December 29, 1920, in the town of Frankfort, daughter of the late William and Louise (Syring) Ballerstein. On January 14, 1939, she married Otto Bluhm in Wausau. He preceded her in death. Along with her husband, they owned and...
Blake Alexsander Dodson
Aug 4, 2007
Blake A. Dodson 6, Wausau, died Saturday, August 4, 2007, along with his father, Daniel Dodson, age 35 as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born May 10, 2001 in Indianapolis, Ind., son of Darelynn (Norris) Dodson, Wausau and the late Daniel Dodson. Survivors include his mother, Darelynn Dodson, Wausau; two sisters, Kaylee and Heather...
Daniel Michael Dodson
Aug 4, 2007
Daniel M. Dodson 35, Wausau, died Saturday, August 4, 2007 along with his son, Blake, age 6 as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born January 10, 1972 in Superior, Wis., son of Roberta Boyer, Van Buren, Ark. and Daniel Higgins, Trego, Wis. On May 21, 1997, he married Darelynn Norris in Superior. She survives....
Elaine R. Laffin
Aug 4, 2007
Elaine R. Laffin 78, Minocqua, a former Wausau resident, died Saturday August 4, 2007 at her home. She was born January 1, 1929 in Mosinee, daughter of the late Roy A. and Hazel (Hibler) Brod. On April 3, 1948, she married Elmer J. Laffin in Mosinee. He preceded her in death December 31, 2002. Elaine had been employed as an...
Virginia M. Schubring
Jul 31, 2007
Virginia M. Schubring 70, 307 Summit Drive, Wausau, died Tuesday, July 31, 2007 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 27, 1937 in Wausau, daughter of the late Anton and Clara (Kowalewski) Nowitzke. In 1959 she married Kenneth Schubring in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on July 7, 1991....
Judith Ann Kramer
Jul 31, 2007
Judith "Judy" A. Kramer 46, Wausau, died Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born August 14, 1960 in Wausau, daughter of Patrick Wisneski, Wausau and Nancy Wisneski, Weston. Judith was a 1978 graduate of Wausau East High School. For two years, she attended the University of Marathon...
Gordon L. Dennison
Jul 28, 2007
Gordon "Gordy" L. Dennison 86, Wausau, died Saturday, July 28, 2007 at his home. He was born April 5, 1921 in Clintonville, son of the late Herbert and Ida (Luckjohn) Dennison. On July 11, 1963, he married Joan Gleue in Wausau. She survives. During World War II, he served his country as a member of the United States Army. Gordy...
Maryann Zocher
Jul 27, 2007
MaryAnn Zocher 74, Athens, died Friday, July 27, 2007 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Merrill. She was born July 9, 1933 in Athens, daughter of the late John and Alva (Liberty) Rauscher. MaryAnn attended St. Anthony's Catholic School and the Athens High School. She worked for Marathon Cheese in Medford and Marathon, retiring in 1998. After her retirement, MaryAnn volunteered at...
Gale D. Lemma
Jul 27, 2007
Gale D. Lemma 82, 1106 Cherry Street, Wausau died Friday, July 27, 2007 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 27, 1925 in Wausau, son of the late Hugh and Laura (Seehafer) Lemma. On September 19, 1959 he married Janet Barwick in Pine City, Minnesota. She survives. For 22 years...
Romeo J. Opichka
Jul 26, 2007
Romeo J. Opichka 92, Wausau, died Thursday July 26, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 1, 1915 in Denmark, Wisconsin, son of the late Frank and Martha (Berger) Opichka. On November 9, 1940, he married Sylvia Buchberger at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. In the 1950's Romeo drove school bus and was a mechanic for...
Cyril L. Guden
Jul 24, 2007
Cyril L. Guden 95, Athens, died Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at Continental Manor, Abbotsford. He was born July 12, 1912 in Marshfield, son of the late John and Kathryn (Kloss) Guden. On September 27, 1937, he married Helen Markee in Bessemer, Michigan. She preceded him in death on October 13, 1977. In his younger years, Cyril farmed in Auburndale and...
Austin James Gray
Jul 24, 2007
Infant Austin James Gray Edgar, was born into life and born into eternal life on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Survivors include, his parents, Brian and Jennifer (Vile) Gray, his brother, Christopher and his sister, Samantha, all of Edgar; maternal grandparents, Thomas and Juanita Vile, Clifton Park, NY; paternal grandparents, Kathleen (Ronald) Ballard, Scotia, NY and Terrance...
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