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.
David F. Peterson
Jul 23, 2007
David F. Peterson 78, Wausau, died Monday, July 23, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 22, 1928 in Madison, son of the late Carl and Vida (Hull) Peterson. He served his country in the Army during the Korean War. Survivors include his brother, Norman (Joann) Peterson, Rockton, Ill.; nephew, Larry Peterson, Wausau; niece, Linda (Mark) Pinkston and...
Raymond H. Koplin
Jul 22, 2007
Raymond H. Koplin 79, 1100 Lakeview Drive, Wausau, died Sunday July 22, 2007 at North Central Health Care Facilities. He was born June 20, 1927, in Milwaukee, son of the late Samuel and Adella (Kriedemann) Koplin. Raymond was a veteran of the US Army serving during World War II as a Corporal in the 40th Fighter Squadron. Survivors include a...
Elaine R. Gillis
Jul 22, 2007
Elaine R. Gillis 87, Wausau, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 22, 2007 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born April 5, 1920 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Ben and Delphine (LeFevre) Freriks. On May 6, 1939, she married Elmer H. Gillis at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Green Bay. He preceded her in death...
Violet Engstrom Peterson
Jul 21, 2007
Violet Engstrom Peterson A longtime resident of Watersmeet, Michigan, died Saturday July 21, 2007 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Mrs. Peterson was born December 30, 1911 in Iron Mountain, Michigan. For 60 years, she was married to Harold Carl Peterson, also of Iron Mountain, who died in...
Mary E. Boyd
Jul 18, 2007
Mary E. Boyd 89, Colby, formerly of Athens, died Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at Colonial Center, Colby. She was born March 13, 1918 in Greenville, Ill., daughter of the late Horace and Anna (Fessler) Davis. On July 14, 1946 she married Elmer Boyd in Greenville, Ill. who preceded her in death in 1993. Mary worked as a registered nurse for...
Shirley M. Mullen
Jul 17, 2007
Shirley M. Mullen 69, Park Falls, formerly of the town of Rib Mountain, died Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at the Flambeau Hospital, Park Falls. She was born August 26, 1937 in Wausau, daughter of the late Dan and Adeline (Springer) Jensen-Ristow. On October 7, 1953, she married Raymond Mullen in Wausau. He preceded her in death on February 11, 2005....
Sharon Dorothy Rosentreter
Jul 16, 2007
Sharon D. Rosentreter 66, Wausau, died Monday, July 16, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born July 10, 1941 in Wausau, daughter of Imgard (Ballerstein) and the late Lawrence Springer. On May 2, 1959 she married Gordon Rosentreter. He preceded her in death on October 29, 2004. Sharon was a passionate person who enjoyed painting ceramics and was the...
Isabella Vedner
Jul 9, 2007
Isabella "Polly" M. Vedner 98, Wausau, died Monday, July 9, 2007 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born September 19, 1908 in Meadow, South Dakota, daughter of the late Frank and Susan (Rourk) Rourk. On June 17, 1933, she married Joseph Harold Vedner M.D. at Holy Name Rectory, Wauwatosa, Wis. He preceded her in death on January 15, 1976....
Lorraine G. Spatz
Jul 8, 2007
Lorraine G. Spatz 77, Wausau, died Sunday, July 8, 2007 at Wausau Manor. She was born March 3, 1930 in Wausau, daughter of the late Anton and Lydia (Weyneth) Kozlowski. On November 29, 1946 she married Bernard Spatz in Wausau. He survives. Lorraine worked in real estate for many years. She enjoyed flowers, especially carnations and had a greenhouse at...
Clarence Sliwicki
Jul 8, 2007
Clarence "Clancy" Sliwicki 70, Wausau, died Sunday July 8, 2007 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born May 25, 1937, in the town of Reid, son of the late Michael and Anna (Goretski) Sliwicki. On May 28, 1960, he married Carol Novak at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. She survives. Clarence...
Jerome Tessmer
Jul 6, 2007
Jerome "Jerry" J. Tessmer 67, Athens, died Friday, July 6, 2007 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born September 15, 1939 in Athens, son of the late Harold Tessmer and Emma (Wojciechowski) Tessmer-Karow. On August 5, 1961 he married Moonyean Braunbeck in Miles City, Montana. She survives. Jerry served his country in the United States Air Force. He worked...
Sue A Roloff
Jul 4, 2007
Sue A. Roloff 68, Boulder Junction, formerly of Wausau, died Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at Seasons of Life Hospice House, Woodruff. She was born September 8, 1938 in Wausau, daughter of the late Rival and Ada Sawyer. On October 20, 1957 she married Lawrence Roloff in Trenton, New Jersey. He survives. Sue worked as a nursing assistant at Wausau Hospital...
Frank W. Stubinski
Jul 4, 2007
Frank W. Stubinski 89, formerly of Marathon, died Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. He was born November 4, 1917 in Marathon, son of the late Thomas E. and Rose (Kocik) Stubinski. On October 24, 1953 he married Katherine Busko in Wausau. She preceded him in death on November 24, 1977. In 1987 he...
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...