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.

Hubert L. Windorski

Hubert L. Windorski

Jun 8, 2007

Hubert L. Windorski 83, Wausau, died Friday, June 8, 2007 at his home. He was born October 18, 1923 in the town of Sharon, son of the late John and Susan (Bednarski) Windorski. On February 15, 1947 he married Margaret Cieciora at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Hubert served his country in the United States Army during World...

John Edward Nolan Jr

John Edward Nolan Jr

Jun 6, 2007

John E. "Jack" Nolan Jr. 79, Wausau, died Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. He was born October 8, 1927 in Portage County, son of the late John E. and Agnes (Kruzicki) Nolan Sr. On September 19, 1953 he married Donna Elchlepp at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Stevens Point. She survives. John was honorably discharged after...

Larry R. Sohrweide

Larry R. Sohrweide

Jun 5, 2007

Larry R. Sohrweide 64, Marathon, died Tuesday June 5, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 25, 1942 in Waupaca, son of Edith (Palmer) Sohrweide and the late Walter Sohrweide. On January 13, 1968, he married Sharon Pennebecker in Waupaca. She survives. Together, Larry and his wife owned and operated Rent-A-Flash, serving all of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan....

Michael W. King

Michael W. King

Jun 3, 2007

Michael W. King 51, Wausau, died Sunday June 3, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 16, 1955, in Wausau, son of the late Barney and Virginia (Fletcher) King. On August 2, 1997, he married Theresa Nikolai at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. She survives. In 1973, Mike graduated from D.C. Everest High School, Schofield and...

Dorothy C. Karlen

Dorothy C. Karlen

Jun 3, 2007

Dorothy C. Karlen 83, was called into the Lords arms on Sunday, June 3, 2007 under the loving care of hospice at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born October 6, 1923 in Marathon, daughter of the late Edward and Regina (Richart) Hoffmann. On May 27, 1947 she married Joseph A. Karlen at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He survives....

Ardell Ruth Rajek

Ardell Ruth Rajek

Jun 2, 2007

Ardell Ruth Rajek 64, Edgar, died Saturday, June 2, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 12, 1943 in Wausau, daughter of Hildegard (Bielke) Dehnel and the late George Dehnel. On October 7, 1961, she married Robert Rajek at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Stettin. He survives. Ardell farmed with her husband in the town of Cassel for...

Todd W. Giles

Todd W. Giles

May 30, 2007

Todd W. Giles 32, Dancy, formerly of Wausau, died Weds. May 30, 2007 as the result of a pedestrian/train accident. He was born December 4, 1974 in Wausau, son of David and Christine (Stieber) Giles, Weston. A 1993 graduate of Newman High School, Todd went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point....

Mildred E. Gruny

Mildred E. Gruny

May 29, 2007

Mildred E."Milly" Gruny 85, Marathon, died Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 9, 1921 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Heil) Karlen. On June 2, 1941, she married Raymond J. Lang in Marathon, he preceded in death on July 20, 1965. On August 8, 1969, she married Adolph...

John A. Solimene

John A. Solimene

May 29, 2007

John A. Solimene John A. Solimene, 51, Mosinee, died Tuesday, May 29, 2007, at his home. He was born Aug. 31, 1955, in San Bernardino, Calif., son of the late Victor and Mardel (Diea) Solimene. John was very active in the community doing volunteer work, performing reenactments of World War II events and being a musician in local bands. Being...

Mary Jane Wyzkowski

Mary Jane Wyzkowski

May 29, 2007

Mary Jane Wyzkowski 78, Wausau, died Tuesday May 29, 2007 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born August 23, 1928, in Wausau, daughter of the late Martin and Laura (Sniegoski) Kumbera. On January 3, 1948, she married the love of her life, Ambrose Wyzkowski, at St....

Pauline G. Juderjahn

Pauline G. Juderjahn

May 28, 2007

Pauline G. Juderjahn 75, 12200 State Hwy 29, Marathon, died Monday, May 28, 2007 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter. She was born July 15, 1931 in Chicago, daughter of the late Delbert and Ila (King) Thompson. On March 25, 1983 she married Ronald Juderjahn in Watertown. He preceded her in...

Joseph J. Malak

Joseph J. Malak

May 28, 2007

Joseph J. Malak 68, Wausau, died Monday May 28, 2007 at his home. He was born June 2, 1938, in Wausau, son of the late John and Alexandra (Cison) Malak. For many years, Joe owned and operated "The Joey Malak Water Ski Show". He enjoyed working with the young people and encouraging them to become the best they could be....

Joan Bickford Mcgivern

Joan Bickford Mcgivern

May 23, 2007

Joan Bickford McGivern 76, 1134 S. 17th Avenue, Wausau, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, May 23, 2007 peacefully at her home. She was born January 20, 1931 in Wausau, daughter of the late Stanley and Alma (Reuter) Bickford. On November 4, 1950 she married Patrick McGivern in Wausau. He preceded her in death February 16, 1984....

Simon J. Rutz

Simon J. Rutz

May 21, 2007

Simon J. "Sammy" Rutz 75, Wausau, died Monday May 21, 2007, at his home. He was born February 28, 1932, in Little Falls, Minn., son of the late Simon Sr. and Agnes (Ringwelski) Rutz. On June 1, 1953, he married Dorothy Stoltman at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Flensburg, Minnesota. She survives. Prior to his retirement, Sammy had been employed for...

Todd A. Roslawski

Todd A. Roslawski

May 21, 2007

Todd A. Roslawski 34, Rothschild, died Monday, May 21, 2007 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born June 6, 1972 in West Allis, son of Anthony Roslawski and Joan Wangard. On June 6, 1992 he married Pam Paulson in Milwaukee. She survives. Todd worked as a drywall finisher for TNT Drywall. In his free time he enjoyed water sports...

Harold J. Lang

Harold J. Lang

May 19, 2007

Harold J. Lang 85, formerly of Alpine Road, Marathon, died Saturday May 19, 2007 at North Central Health Care Facilities, Wausau, under the care of Ministry Home Hospice. He was born April 18, 1922, in the town of Cassel, son of the late Ignatius and Margaret (Dalsky) Lang. On October 2, 1948, he married Geraldine Wadzinski at Sacred Heart Catholic...

Morris Allen Hills

Morris Allen Hills

May 18, 2007

Morris Allen Hills 74, Kronenwetter, formerly of North Fond du Lac, passed away Friday, May 18, 2007 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born October 10, 1932 in Fond du Lac, son of the late Maurice W. and Edith Hills. Morris was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War and member of Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church,...

Elizabeth J. Szymanski

Elizabeth J. Szymanski

May 15, 2007

Elizabeth "Elsie" J. Szymanski 85, Marathon, died Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born June 21, 1921 in the town of Wien, daughter of the late Francis and Frances (Rodman) Knetter. On September 26, 1940, she married Stanley Szymanski at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. He preceded her in death on June...

Marion J. Neumann

Marion J. Neumann

May 15, 2007

Marion J. Neumann 84, Wausau, died Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She worked at Wausau Battery for many years. Survivors include two brothers, Donald (Virginia) Schulz, Schofield and Harvey (Darlene) Schulz, Milwaukee; sister, Rosemary Knudson, Wausau and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 18, 2007 at...

James Krahn

James Krahn

May 7, 2007

James "Jim" Krahn 64, Wausau, died Monday, May 7, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 3, 1945 in Wausau, son of the late Lawrence and Arleen (Wirkus) Krahn. On August 22, 1964 he married Janet Tremel in Wausau. She survives. For over 42 years Jim worked as a mechanic, welder and in maintenance for PDM Bridge and...

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