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.
Margaret Esther Dettmering
Jun 19, 2007
Margaret Esther Dettmering, 86, Wausau, died Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at St. Claire's Hospital, Weston. She was born December 11, 1920 in Merrill, daughter of the late Richard and Alice (Meyer) Hackbarth. On August 2, 1940 she married Raymond Dettmering. He preceded her in death on February 24, 2002. Margaret was a stay at home mom, selling Stanley products to...
Joyce L. Habeck
Jun 16, 2007
Joyce L. Habeck 79, 628 Ridgeland Ave, Schofield, died Saturday, June 16, 2007 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. For many years Joyce was a waitress at the Wausau Elks Club, the Wausau Club and the Wausau Country Club. Survivors include her husband Walter Habeck Jr., Schofield, her children, Gary (Sharon) Habeck, Cecil,...
Chester Wiater
Jun 15, 2007
Chester "Chet" Wiater 57, 8219 County Road A, Wausau died Friday, June 15, 2007 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born July 20, 1949 in Chicago, son of the late Frank and Charlotte (Stus) Wiater. On January 22, 1972 he married Susan Fravert at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spencer. She survives. For over 20 years Chet perfected his construction career...
Patricia M. Kolbeck
Jun 14, 2007
Patricia M. Kolbeck 92, Wausau, died Thursday, June 14, 2007 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born November 3, 1914 in Antigo, daughter of the late Fred and Elizabeth (Byrne) Schmeisser. Patricia attended St. John's School and graduated from Antigo High School in 1931. She then entered and graduated from Holy Family School of Nursing in Manitowoc as a...
Bertilla M. Czech
Jun 14, 2007
Bertilla M. Czech 90, Wausau, died Thursday, June 14, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 6, 1916 in Sandborn, North Dakota, daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Sauer) Sokolowski. On June 23, 1941 she married Edward Czech at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on May 19, 1961. For many years Bertilla...
Mary J. Rogn
Jun 13, 2007
Mary J. Rogn 81, formerly of Wausau, died Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at Wisconsin Veterans Home, King. She was born January 22, 1926, daughter of the late Calvin and Lillian (Tesch) Tiffany. On November 4, 1947 she married William Rogn at the former St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death February 26, 1992. Mary worked for the...
Patrick J. Berna
Jun 12, 2007
Patrick "Pat" J. Berna 50, Wausau, died Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at his home. He was born June 10, 1957 in Wisconsin, son of the late James and Jennie (Kickhofer) Berna. Survivors include, his daughter, Jessica (Dan) Goralski, Rothschild; three grandchildren; two sisters, Christine Berna, Wausau and Susan (Brent) Lockhart, Washington; one brother, Daniel (Melanie) Berna, Washington; and nieces and...
Joseph A. Zoborowski
Jun 9, 2007
Joseph A. Zoborowski 93, Wausau, died Saturday, June 9, 2007 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born January 1, 1914 in Polonia, son of the late Frank and Helen (Yach) Zoborowski. On March 5, 1935 he married Mamie Pozorski at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. She survives. Joseph worked as a wet room operator for Wausau Paper Mill. Some...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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