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.
Albert Bunge
May 6, 2007
Albert "A.A." Bunge 87, Rib Falls, died Sunday, May 6, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 16, 1920 in Rib Falls, son of the late August and Mary (Braun) Bunge. In October of 1961, he married Rose Ann Dziak in Wausau. She survives. Albert was a self employed cattle buyer and trucker and farmed in the Rib...
Albert L. Kramer
May 6, 2007
Albert L. Kramer 99, Schofield, died Sunday, May 6, 2007 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. He was born March 11, 1908 in Oklahoma, son of the late Peter and Mary (Gorski) Kramer. On January 30, 1932, he married Marian Wanta in Wausau. She preceded him in death. Albert farmed in the Weston area for many years, and then worked...
Joyce A. Reynolds
May 1, 2007
Joyce A. Reynolds 71, Wausau, died Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at her home. She was born November 11, 1935 in Antigo, daughter of the late Earl and Beatrice (Peasley) Wincentsen. On October 4, 1952 she married Gerald Reynolds in Wittenberg. He survives. Joyce babysat for many years then worked as a housekeeper at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was a member...
David P. Orlikowski
Apr 30, 2007
David P. Orlikowski 63, 4495 Church Road, Conover, died Monday, April 30, 2007 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born April 20, 1944 son of the late Alexander and Marie (Rosner) Orlikowski. On February 14, 1968 he married Vicki Lanham at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Wuertzburg. She survives. David worked for Hanz Construction Co. in Wausau for...
Mary Ann Van Rixel
Apr 30, 2007
Mary Ann "Kitty" Van Rixel 74, Mosinee, died Monday, April 30, 2007 at her home. She was born July 16, 1932 in Rosholt, daughter of the late Joseph and Victoria (Spitza) Garski. On November 18, 1950, she married Leo Van Rixel in Stevens Point. He survives. Among her many interests, she enjoyed bowling, gardening and especially spending time with her...
Edward T. Writz
Apr 29, 2007
Edward T. Writz 77, Tomahawk, died Sunday, April 29, 2007 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House. He was born June 23, 1929 in Athens, son of the late Thomas and Helen (Stencil) Writz. Ed married Elaine Leffel in 1952, they later divorced but remained good friends. Ed was the owner/operator of Ed...
Susan Fischer
Apr 29, 2007
Susan Fischer 51, Wausau, died Sunday, April 29, 2007 at home surrounded by her family due to a lengthy fight with cancer. She was born August 7, 1955 in Wausau, daughter of Wallace and Genevieve (Koback) Kaminski. On August 9, 1975 she married Jerry Fischer. He survives. Susan loved to work and play games on her computer. She was an...
Darrell H. Zinkowich
Apr 27, 2007
Darrell "Bozo" H. Zinkowich 60, 813 W. Village Limits Road, Athens, died Friday, April 27, 2007, at Saint Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born May 20, 1946 in Merrill son of Martha (Zocher) Zinkowich and the late Edward Zinkowich. On May 27, 1967 he married Muriel Natzke at St. Paul Lutheran Church, town of Hamburg. She survives. Bozo worked at...
Nicholas C. Steinke
Apr 27, 2007
Nicholas C. Steinke 75, Marquette, Mich., a former Schofield resident, died Friday April 27, 2007 at the D.J. Jacobs Veterans Home, Marquette, Mich. He was born June 7, 1931, in Hatley, son of the late Robert and Martha (Stoltze) Steinke. For many years, Nicholas was a sheet metal worker, employed at several area factories, eventually purchasing and operating the former...
Ricky P. Fletcher
Apr 26, 2007
Ricky P. Fletcher 45, Plover, was taken home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday April 26, 2007. He was born January 14, 1962 in Wausau, son of Irv and Bette (Schroeder) Fletcher. Ricky graduated in 1980 from DC Everest High School, Schofield. He had previously been employed in the construction trade. An extremely religious person, Ricky spent a great...
Edwin H. Flees
Apr 26, 2007
Edwin "Ed" H. Flees 80, North Central Health Care C Unit, Wausau, formerly of 5802 Pine Park St., Weston, died Thursday, April 26, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 6, 1926 in Bevent, son of the late John and Theresa (Wrycha) Flees. On June 29, 1953 he married Ramona Mancl at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Milladore. She...
Myron M. Bargender
Apr 26, 2007
Myron "Mike" M. Bargender 75, 1721 Pardee St, Wausau, died Thursday, April 26, 2007 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 26, 1931 in Edgar, son of Amanda (Grosskreutz) Taylor and the late Frank Bargender. Mike was the owner/operator of Bargender Masonry for over 40 years. He enjoyed working on...
Irene Bonkoski
Apr 25, 2007
Irene Bonkoski 88, Marathon, died Wednesday April 25, 2007 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. She was born September 10, 1918 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Smasel) Seliger. On September 6, 1937 she married James Bonkoski at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death June 26, 2006. Irene farmed with...
Hannah L. Best
Apr 23, 2007
Hannah L. Best Infant daughter of Robert and Dana Best, Wausau died Monday April 23, 2007 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. Survivors besides her parents, Robert and Dana Best, Wausau include her brother Nicholas Best, at home, maternal grandparents, Pat (John) Barnett, Wausau paternal grandparents, James (Mary) Best, Mosinee and maternal great grandmother, Charlotte Schulz, Elkhorn, along with aunts, uncles...
Xia Dang Her
Apr 22, 2007
Xai Dang Her 93, Wausau, died Sunday, April 22, 2007 at his home. Xai enjoyed farming, especially herb farming and was an avid hunter. He was a member of the First Hmong Missionary Alliance Church, Wausau. Survivors include his children: Vang Thao (Sheng Moua) Her, Fresno, Calif., and Cher Doua (Yee Yang) Her, Wausau; sister, Cha Her, Milwaukee and Phoua...
Dorothy M. Gage
Apr 21, 2007
Dorothy M. Gage 97, Wausau, formerly of Milwaukee, died Saturday, April 21, 2007 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. She was born December 24, 1909 in Butte, Montana, daughter of the late George and Ellen (Anderson) Hawke. On June 30, 1934 she married Leonard M. Gage in Winona, Minn. He preceded her in death on December 31, 1984....
Helen Mary Klimpke
Apr 21, 2007
Helen Mary Klimpke 84, Athens, died Saturday, April 21, 2007 at her home. She was born March 20, 1923 in the town of Wuertzburg, daughter of the late Michael and Cecelia (Horacek) Meier. On November 26, 1949, she married LeRoy L. Klimpke in Wuertzburg. He preceded her in death on March 15, 2006. Helen and LeRoy farmed and raised registered...
Dolores Theresa (Goldbach) Gassner
Apr 21, 2007
Dolores Theresa (Goldbach) Gassner 83, Wausau, died Saturday, April 21, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 23, 1924 in Marathon, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Dalski) Goldbach. On July 28, 1946 she married her high school sweetheart Thomas Francis Gassner at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death December 29, 2001. She...
Rupert S. Ostrowski
Apr 20, 2007
Rupert S. Ostrowski 81, Wausau, died Friday April 20, 2007 at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born February 17, 1926 in the town of Reid, son of the late Albert and Frances (Esker) Ostrowski. On July 30, 1949, he married Janet "Jan" Wieland at Holy Family Catholic Church, Wittenberg. She survives....
Mary V. Bohr
Apr 20, 2007
Mary V. Bohr 87, Wausau, died Friday, April 20, 2007 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born February 4, 1920 in Poniatowski, daughter of the late Anton and Helen (Soczka) Sikorski. On June 27, 1944, she married Joseph P. Bohr at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He preceded her in death on May 10, 1964. Mary...
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