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.
Wallace A. Weith
Mar 27, 2007
Wallace "Wally" A. Weith 67, Wausau, died Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at his home, under the care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born April 26, 1939 in the town of Marathon, son of the late Herman and Freida (Wholt) Weith. On August 23, 1958, he married Geneva Krohn at Our Savior Ev. Lutheran...
Rosemary Elizabeth Pregont
Mar 24, 2007
Rosemary E. Pregont 79, Wausau, died Saturday, March 24, 2007 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born October 22, 1927 in Sugar Camp, Wis., daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Schneck) Feck. Rosemary was an avid bowler, enjoyed shooting pool, reading, playing cribbage and going to the casino. Survivors include, seven children, Lynn Russell, Wausau, James Pregont...
Dale F. Riske
Mar 23, 2007
Dale F. Riske 54, Athens, died Friday, March 23, 2007 at his home. He was born January 22, 1953 in Wausau, son of the late Robert and Mildred (Hetzel) Riske. Dale worked as a cement finisher and was a member of BAC Local 06WI. Some of his hobbies included hunting, playing softball and helping his brother make maple syrup. He...
Isabella Grace Weisenberger
Mar 22, 2007
Isabella Grace Weisenberger Infant daughter of Jason and Cindy Weisenberger, Merrill, was born into life and born into eternal life, Thursday, March 22, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Survivors include, her parents, Jason and Cindy (Quintero) Weisenberger, Merrill; her brother, Thomas J. Weisenberger, Merrill; her maternal grandparents, Steve and Elia Hupfauf, Wausau; her paternal grandparents, Roger and Karen Weisenberger, Marathon;...
Elva M. Hargraves
Mar 22, 2007
Elva M. Hargraves 86, of Racine, formerly of Athens, died Thursday, March 22, 2007 at Becker Shoop Center, Racine. She was born February 10, 1021 in Milan, daughter of the late Emil and Lydia (Jurgrmeyer) Venzke. On June 6, 1942, she married Klenka Hargraves at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Milan. He preceded her in death on November 3, 1976. Elva was...
Jeanette M. Retzlaff
Mar 21, 2007
Jeanette M. Retzlaff of Prentice, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at the age of 71. She was born April 20, 1935 in Rice Lake, daughter of the late David and Nora (Everson) Hargrave. On July 3, 1954, she married Marshall Retzlaff in Pine City, Minn. He preceded her in death in September of 1986. Jeanette was...
Charles B. Yarde
Mar 19, 2007
Charles B. Yarde 63, Rib Mountain, formerly of California, died Monday, March 19, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wisconsin. He was born June 26, 1943 in Lexington, Kentucky, son of the late William and Marjorie (Guest) Yarde. On June 1, 1968 he married Bona "Bonnie" Barthlow in Tustin, California. She survives. Charles worked as a real estate appraiser, enjoyed reading...
Sophie D. Marten
Mar 17, 2007
Sophie D. Marten 89, Wausau, died Saturday, March 17, 2007 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born June 1, 1917 in Tomahawk, daughter of the late George and Sophie (Bartells) Koch. On December 8, 1936 she married Kermit Marten in Ringle. He preceded her in death. Sophie was a...
Adeline M. Stencil
Mar 17, 2007
Adeline "Gram" M. Stencil 94, Rothschild, died Saturday, March 17, 2007 at Aspirus Hospice House Wausau. She was born January 10, 1913 in Chicago, daughter of Telesfore and Mary (Gnotte) Switalski. She married Anthony Stencil in Chicago. He preceded her in death January 1, 1987. Throughout her life she was strongly devoted to church and kept her faith in God...
Arthur W. Stieve
Mar 15, 2007
Arthur "Art" W. Stieve 75, Wausau, died Thursday, March 15, 2007 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. He was born December 16, 1931 in Milwaukee, son of the late Herman and Wilma (Ehlers) Stieve. On September 11, 1954 he married Lois Stoddard in Milwaukee. She survives. Among his many interests, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing sheepshead and was an avid sports...
Gregory D. Wittke
Mar 15, 2007
Gregory D. Wittke 60, 1555 Sumner Street, Wausau died Thursday, March 15, 2007 at his home surrounded by his loving family and cat. Gregory was the founder and president of KidStuff, Inc., a representative organization in the Infant and Juvenile Products Industry since 1991. Gregory proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Wittke,...
Francis Lee Ceranski
Mar 11, 2007
Francis Lee Ceranski 39, Wausau, formerly of Arlington Texas, died unexpectedly in a snowmobile accident on Sunday, March 11, 2007. He was born September 26, 1967 in Wausau, son of Adrienne Stencil and Francis C. Ceranski. He attended Wausau East High School. In 1994, he married Michelle Johnson in Fort Worth, Texas. He worked as a real estate agent for...
Philip Adamski
Mar 9, 2007
Philip Adamski 80, Wausau, died Friday, March 9, 2007 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born January 9, 1927 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Leo and Mary (Joswiak) Adamski. On October 28, 1952, he married Marian Bohmann at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. She preceded him in death September 22, 2006. An Army Veteran of...
Janitte Rose Voigt
Mar 9, 2007
Janitte "Neater" R. Voigt 36, Athens, died Friday, March 9, 2007 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born December 23, 1970 in Wausau, daughter of Mary Durand, Athens and Peter Voigt, Mosinee. Janitte was a homemaker. Among her many interests, she enjoyed fishing, going to Packer games and the casino, and most of all, spending time with her family,...
Janet Hoppe
Mar 7, 2007
Janet Hoppe 81, Weston, died Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born October 10, 1925 in Wausau, daughter of the late Arthur G. and Mary J. (Gardner) Rasmussen. On May 11, 1946, she married Roger W. Hoppe in Wausau. He preceded her in death on April 10, 1974. Janet was a self-employed real estate broker...
Leroy A. Heil
Mar 7, 2007
LeRoy A. Heil 81, Marathon, died Wednesday March 7, 2007 at his home under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born June 25, 1925, in the town of Mosinee, son of the late Anton and Frances (Jansen) Heil. On November 20, 1945, he married Agnes Writz at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. She survives. While living...
Priscilla A. Sorenson
Mar 7, 2007
Priscilla A. Sorenson 75, Wausau, died Weds. March 7, 2007 at Mount View Care Center, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born August 22, 1931 in Palmyra, daughter of the late Harold and Helen (Benedict) Sadenwasser. On August 18, 1950, she married Norman J. Sorenson in Palmyra. He preceded her in death June 9, 2003....
Eugene G. Dembowski
Mar 6, 2007
Eugene G. Dembowski 78, Wausau, died unexpectedly Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born January 4, 1929 in Chicago, son of the late Anton and Julia (Mindak) Dembowski. On April 15, 1951 he married Angelina Valle at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Chicago. She survives. A veteran having served in the United States Army, he was...
Veronica M. Otto
Mar 6, 2007
Veronica Meyer Otto, a resident of Wausau for over 70 years died March 6, 2007. One of 13 children, Veronica was born in Meire Grove, Minn., on November 23, 1907. Veronica was preceded in death by her late husband, John in 1980, her son, Frederick in 1996, her parents Pauline Nathe and Herman Meyer, and her brothers and sisters, Aloysius,...
Beatrice L. Ninnemann
Mar 6, 2007
Beatrice L. Ninnemann 78, Antigo, formerly of Wausau, died Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at Eastview Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Antigo. She was born December 14, 1928 in Wausau, daughter of the late Russell and Bertha (Kickhaver) Long. On September 7, 1947 she married Wilbur Ninnemann at First English Lutheran Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on January 28, 2002....
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