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.
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...
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...
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