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.
Dorothea R. Grosskreutz
Oct 19, 2007
Dorothea R. Grosskreutz 71, Wausau, died Friday October 19, 2007, at North Central Health Care Facilities, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born February 8, 1936, in Wausau, daughter of the late Ernest and Ella (Frank) Kannenberg. On September 4, 1954, she married Donald H. Grosskreutz in Wausau. He preceded her in death December...
Charlotte M. Borchardt
Oct 18, 2007
Charlotte M. Borchardt 93, F1611 County Road N, Edgar died Thursday, October 18, 2007 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. She was born April 12, 1914 in Fond du Lac, daughter of the late Robert and Catherine (Steinenberger) Heppner. On June 16, 1934 she married William G. Borchardt at St. John Lutheran Church, town of Wein. He preceded her in death...
Irene E. Fuller
Oct 17, 2007
Irene E. Fuller 93, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. She was born March 31, 1914 in Athens, daughter of the late Ferdinand and Margaret (Freiders) Lonsdorf. She married Al Fuller in Michigan. He preceded her in death. Irene was a homemaker. Survivors include, one sister, Mildred "Mony" Iverson, Merrill; and many nieces and...
June R. Lang-Schultz
Oct 16, 2007
June R. Lang-Schultz 82, Wausau, died Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born September 25, 1925 in Wausau, daughter of the late Carl and Ruth (Hirsch) Darelius. On February 9, 1946, she married Lawrence "Larry" Lang in Wausau, he preceded her in death on June 4, 1980. On May 23, 1986 she married Earl...
Arthur H. Ferge
Oct 16, 2007
Arthur H. Ferge 85, 5609 Ferge St., Schofield, died Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 2, 1922 in Schofield, son of the late August and Nettie (Hartson) Ferge. On January 19, 1946 he married Clara Lawrence at Peace United Church of Christ, Schofield. She survives. Arthur retired in 1984 after working 34 years at...
Laurence P. Thompson
Oct 15, 2007
Laurence "Larry" P. Thompson 88, Marshfield, formerly of Edgar, died Monday, October 15, 2007 at St. Joseph Hospital in Palliative Care. He was born February 14, 1919 in Crandon, son of the late Paul and Katherine (Salzman) Thompson. On June 29, 1940, he married Mary Witeck at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Larry was a veteran of the...
Agnes Mcmullen
Oct 10, 2007
Agnes McMullen 83, 500 Grand Avenue, Wausau, died Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born June 2, 1924 in Glandon, Wis., daughter of the late Anton and Sophia (Klesewic) Wodalski. On October 29, 1954, she married John Bolter McMullen in Pine City, Minn. He preceded her in...
Florence M. Witberler
Oct 9, 2007
Florence M. Witberler 91, Wausau, formerly of Marathon, peacefully passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born April 1, 1916 in Marathon, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Gassner) Krautkramer. On December 30, 1939 she married Oscar Witberler in Wilmette, Illinois. He preceded her in death on November 2, 1979. Florence was born...
Jacqueline E. Mroczenski
Oct 6, 2007
Jacqueline "Jackie" Mroczenski, 78, of Athens, died Saturday, October 6, 2007, at her home surrounded by her family, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born June 14, 1929 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Leo and Anna (Trojanowski) Jagodzinski. On September 16, 1950, she married Edward Mroczenski at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He survives. She...
Helen A. Kummerow
Oct 4, 2007
Helen A. Kummerow 91, Weston, formerly of Marathon, died Thursday, October 4, 2007 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born September 21, 1916 in the town of Marathon, daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Murr) Hornung. On August 8, 1940 she married Leonard Kummerow at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death...
Pauline T. Wanserski
Oct 3, 2007
Pauline Wanserski 92, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at her home. She was born November 9, 1914 in the town of Reid, daughter of the late Adam and Martha (Wanta) Bembenek. On November 16, 1937 she married Henry P. Wanserski in Stevens Point. He preceded her in death on November 5, 1981. Pauline was a homemaker and owned the...
Genevieve M. Smith
Sep 29, 2007
Genevieve M. Smith 92, Wausau, died Friday September28, 2007 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born October 4, 1914, in St. Paul, Minnesota, daughter of the late Walter and Frances (Gusteson) Nielson. On October 10, 1941, she married Kenneth Smith in St. Paul, Minn. He survives. Genevieve was a homemaker. Gen and Ken were also very...
Karyl M. Hopperdietzel
Sep 29, 2007
Karyl M. Hopperdietzel 60, Athens, died Saturday, September 29, 2007. She was born February 1, 1947 in Marshfield, daughter of the late Paul C. Hoffman Jr. and Marion (Dawson) Hoffman. On May 22, 1998 she married Jerome Hopperdietzel in Wausau. He survives Karyl enjoyed sewing and knitting and often made things for her children and grandchildren. She also loved cats...
Gertraud E. Tornow
Sep 28, 2007
Gertraud "Gert" Tornow 81, Wausau, died Friday, September 28, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 22, 1926 in Soldin, Germany, daughter of the late Reinhold and Helene (Prochnow) Lange. On December 17, 1949 she married Arnim Tornow in Mahlow, Germany. He preceded her in death on April 24, 1988. Survivors include one son, Rolf (Rose) Tornow, Schofield;...
Joseph B. Doherty
Sep 28, 2007
Joseph B. Doherty 59, Athens, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Christ Jesus on Friday, September 28, 2007. He died of cancer after a short stay at Hospice House, Wausau. He was born March 23, 1948 in Madison, son of the late William and Martha (Deja) Doherty. On May 20, 1972 he married Carol Henry. She survives....
Leona S. Hoffmann
Sep 28, 2007
Leona S. Hoffmann 85, Wausau, died Friday, September 28, 2007 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born February 19, 1922 in Edgar, daughter of the late Reinhard and Clara (Laumer) Draeger. On June 11, 1941 she married Melvin Hoffmann at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Edgar. He preceded her in...
Joseph L. Kiselicka Sr
Sep 28, 2007
Joseph L. Kiselicka Sr. 92, Abbotsford, died Friday September 28, 2007 at St. Joseph's Hospital Palliative Care, Marshfield. He was born September 8, 1915, in Milwaukee, son of the late Joseph and Theresa (Ambra) Kiselicka. On January 18, 1947, he married Miriam Benzing at St. Ann Catholic Church, Milwaukee. She survives. Joseph was an Army veteran of World War II,...
Mamie D. Hartkopf
Sep 26, 2007
Mamie D. Hartkopf 96, Wausau, died Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at Harbor House, Rib Mountain, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born May 1, 1911 in Edgar, daughter of the late William and Ella (Dahtke) Koch. On September 25, 1937, she married Harold Robert Hartkopf in Wausau. He preceded her in death on July...
Harold D. Gault
Sep 26, 2007
Harold D. Gault 89, Wausau, died Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at his home. He was born August 13, 1918 in Neillsville, son of the late Edward and Minnie (Gall) Gault. He married Mildred Simek who preceded him in death on January 31, 2000. Harold worked as a bookkeeper for several companies the most recent being Central Plumbing and Heating. He...
Marcella R. Drengler
Sep 22, 2007
Marcella "Rosie" Drengler 84, formerly of 3254 4th Street, Marathon died Saturday, September 22, 2007 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born April 15, 1923 in Rib Falls, daughter of the late Harry and Alvina (Bartelt) Henrichs. On November 12, 1942 she married Harvey Drengler in Rib Falls....
