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.
Ruth Petrowski
Apr 11, 2007
Ruth Petrowski 88, Wausau, died Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 20, 1918 in North Dakota, daughter of the late Walter and Charlotte (Edwards) Boettcher. On June 29, 1946 she married John M. Petrowski in Wausau. He preceded her in death September 19, 1977. Ruth was a homemaker, loved her family and enjoyed the...
Clarence Wendtland
Apr 8, 2007
Clarence "Yogi" Wendtland 78, Edgar, died Sunday, April 8, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 22, 1928 in Edgar, son of the late Arthur and Marcella (Smith) Wendtland. On February 20, 1952, he married Darlene Weldon at Wuertzburg Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on December 18, 2005. Throughout his life, Clarence farmed in the Edgar...
Winifred Marcella Radandt
Apr 6, 2007
Winifred "Winnie" M. Radandt 92, Mosinee, formerly of Wausau, died Friday, April 6, 2007 at Cedar Ridge Elder Services, Mosinee, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born December 3, 1914 in Schofield, daughter of the late John and Martha (Gorski) Gorecki. On November 26, 1938, she married Elmer Radandt at St. Therese Catholic Church,...
Vergil Agatha Hilber
Apr 6, 2007
Vergil A. Hilber 92, Wausau, died Friday, April 6, 2007 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born October 24, 1914 in Pine Hollow, daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Hansen) Berens. Vergil was a homemaker who enjoyed decorating and flower gardening. Having a love for music she sang...
Gavin Gage Fochs
Apr 5, 2007
Gavin Gage Fochs 5 month old infant son of Timothy James Fochs and Jessica Marie Kasten, both of Wausau, died Thursday, April 5, 2007. He was born October 27, 2006 in Wausau. Survivors include his parents, Timothy J. Fochs and Jessica M. Kasten, both of Wausau, his siblings, Kaiden Kasten and Coden Fochs, half brother, Devin Fochs, maternal grandparents, Terry...
Clayton Earl Schroeder
Apr 3, 2007
Clayton Earl Schroeder 40, Green Bay, formerly of Wausau, died Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. He was born April 28, 1966 in Wausau, son of James Sr. and Rose (Damitz) Schroeder. Clayton served in the Army Airborne 82nd Infantry during Desert Storm. Survivors include his parents, James Sr. and Rose Schroeder; children, Storie and Cody;...
Elizabeth Frances Roberts
Apr 3, 2007
Elizabeth F. Roberts 80, Schofield, died Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born January 15, 1927 in Klamath Falls, Oregon, daughter of the late Martin and Marie (Kirkpatrick) Cooper. Elizabeth worked as a supply clerk at Wausau Hospital for many years. Survivors include, one son, Scott (Phyllis) Blemke, Weston; three grandchildren; and two sisters, Donna...
Frank J. Mullen
Apr 3, 2007
Frank J. Mullen 85, Rothschild, died Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born October 6, 1921 in Bevent, son of the late Louis and Mary (Burant) Mullen. On October 5, 1946, he married Marge Johnas at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Frank farmed in the Rib Mountain area until age 26, then had...
Jean Crego
Mar 31, 2007
Jean Crego 84, formerly of Wausau, died Saturday, March 31, 2007, at Brewster Village, Appleton. She was born May 30, 1922, in Saxon, daughter of the late John and Ida (Carpenter) Melchert. Jean will always be remembered as a very thoughtful and giving person. She had been employed for 16 years at the Wausau Medical Center as a claims processor,...
James M. Pergalski
Mar 30, 2007
James M. Pergalski 61, Wausau, died Friday March 30, 2007 at his home. He was born November 24, 1945, in Wausau, son of the late Arnold and Marie (Newman) Pergalski. On January 8, 1977, he married Doreen Habeck in Wausau. She survives. James was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Korean War and Viet Nam War. He...
Mary C. Sherfinski
Mar 30, 2007
Mary C. Sherfinski 87, Wausau, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 30, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 6, 1919 in Rosholt, daughter of the late Stanley Sr. and Clara (Ziolkowski) Cieslewicz. On October 24, 1945 she was united in marriage with Hubert Sherfinski at St. Adalbert's Catholic Church, Rosholt. He preceded her in...
Delphine D. Michlig
Mar 29, 2007
Delphine D. Michlig 88, Marathon, died Thursday March 29, 2007 at the home of her daughter, under the care of Ministry Home Hospice. She was born February 18, 1919, in the town of Emmet, daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Semski) Nowak. On October 27, 1936, she married Frank Michlig at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. He preceded her...
Alice M. Janisch
Mar 27, 2007
Alice M. Janisch 79, Wausau died Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Alice drove school bus for Laidlaw Transit Inc. for over 23 years. Survivors include her sister Harriet Martinsen, Wausau and her sister-in-law, Lynn Thompson, Merrill along with many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2007 at Memorial Chapel Mausoleum, Restlawn...
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...
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