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.
Dorothy L. Brown
Feb 8, 2007
Dorothy L. Brown 90, town of Frankfort, died Thursday, February 8, 2007 at Continental Nursing Home, Abbotsford. She was born November 23, 1916 in the town of Johnson, daughter of the late Edwin and Augusta (Bahr) McKee. On May 27, 1939, she married Herbert Brown in Wausau. He preceded her in death on October 13, 1980. Dorothy was a homemaker,...
Helen I. Potts
Feb 8, 2007
Helen I. Potts 86, 2400 Marshall Street, Wausau, died Thursday February 8, 2007, at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born April 23, 1920 in Cherokee, daughter of the late John and Veronica (Hurak) Kralcik. On April 15, 1942, she married Alfred F. Potts at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Milan. He preceded her in death January 31, 2003. Helen...
Peter L. Andreshak
Feb 4, 2007
Peter L. Andreshak 74, 3718 Troy Street, Wausau, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 23, 1932 in Wausau, son of the late Leo and Burga (Fruechtl) Andreshak. Peter was a mail carrier in the Wausau area for many years. He enjoyed traveling abroad, especially many trips to Germany and always looked forward...
Anthony J. Nikolai
Feb 2, 2007
Anthony "Tony" J. Nikolai 91, was called to his heavenly rest Friday, February 2, 2007 at Cedar Ridge Elder Service, Schofield under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with dementia. He was born November 25, 1915 in Montello, son of the late Joseph and Helen (Marquardt) Nikolai. On...
Doris E. Teske
Feb 1, 2007
Doris E. Teske 72, 15657 Rainbow Drive, Hamburg, died Thursday, February 1, 2007, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 7, 1934 daughter of the late Leonard and Erma (Harder) Juhlke. She married James H. Teske. He preceded her in death. Doris and her late husband James farmed in the town of Berlin since their marriage. Survivors include her...
Alfred W. Peter
Jan 31, 2007
Alfred "Al" W. Peter, 74, Wausau, died Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 2, 1932 in Deer Creek, Wis., son of the late Henry and Freida (Weinke) Peter. Alfred farmed in Wisconsin for many years and retired as a truck driver. Among his many interests, he enjoyed fishing. Survivors include, six children, Robert (Jackie)...
Delores M. Rothmeyer
Jan 28, 2007
Delores M. Rothmeyer 77, Wausau, died Sunday, January 28, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 31, 1929 in Wausau, daughter of the late Fabian and Margaret (Berna) Kolter. On November 16, 1946 she married Derold Rothmeyer at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. They recently celebrated their 60th anniversary. He survives. Delores was a homemaker and in her...
Robert C. Goldbach
Jan 25, 2007
Robert C. Goldbach, 72, of Marathon, Rhinelander and St. Pete Beach, Florida, died Thursday, January 25, 2007, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a courageous battle with a rare form of leukemia. He was born May 8, 1934 in Wausau to the late Joseph and Anna (Dalsky) Goldbach. Because his parents both died during his pre-school years, he was raised by...
Rubert Sandholm
Jan 23, 2007
Rubert "Sandy" J. Sandholm 86, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at his home surrounded by his loving family, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born January 23, 1921 in Wausau, son of the late Rubert C. and Hattie H. (Vladick) Sandholm. On June 9, 1941, he married Betty J. Hunger in Iowa. She...
Patricia M. Zygmant
Jan 22, 2007
Patricia M. Zygmant 56, 2456 County Road S, Athens, died Monday, January 22, 2007 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. Survivors include her mother, Rosemarie Zygmant, Athens, her siblings, Mary Ann (Erwin) Trauth, Athens, Rita (Daniel) Rich, Larchwood, Iowa, William (Panida) Zygmant, Canoga Park, Calif, and Josephine Jatczak, McHenry, Ill. Private family services will be held at a later...
Marvin M. Knetter
Jan 22, 2007
Marvin M. Knetter 70, 207 8th Avenue, Edgar, died Monday, January 22, 2007 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born March 7, 1936 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Joseph and Anna (Jagodzinski) Knetter. On October 20, 1956 he married Marie Franz at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She survives. Marvin worked at Marathon Electric both...
Frank J. Wisnewski
Jan 20, 2007
Frank J. Wisnewski 97, R5083 Aspen Road, Edgar died Saturday, January 20, 2007 surrounded by his loving family at the home of his son Ralph. He was born September 14, 1909 in Milwaukee, son of the late Michael and Stella (Steinke) Wisnewski. On June 24, 1940 he married Salomea "Sally" Miller at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. She preceded him...
Frank V. Walters
Jan 20, 2007
Frank V. Walters 83, T11243 N. 73rd St., Wausau, died Saturday, January 20, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 19, 1923 in the Town of Texas, son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Kaczmarek) Walters. On December 4, 1948 he married Helen Thorn in Dubuque, Iowa. She survives. Frank was a self-employed dairy farmer and electrician. He...
Ying Xiong Thao
Jan 19, 2007
Ying Xiong Thao 80, Wausau, died January 19, 2007 at her residence. She was born July 8, 1926, in Laos, daughter of Kia Chue and Mai (Yang) Xiong. She married Chia Chay Thao in Xiengkhouang, Laos. He survives her. She is survived by her husband, Chia Chay Thao; one son, Chuck (Xong) Thao, Wausau; one daughter, Ly (Kea Tou) Yang,...
Mildred A. Felch
Jan 19, 2007
Mildred A. Felch 65, 5903 Tricia Avenue, Schofield, died Friday, January 19, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a long bout with cancer. She was born July 1, 1941 in the town of Cleveland, daughter of the late Hugo and Esther (Hagen) Kipp. Millie was born from German heritage, which was evident in her love of polkas, her strong will,...
Dorothy G. Lund
Jan 18, 2007
Dorothy G. Lund 89, died Thursday, January 18, 2007, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 31, 1917, in Winona, Minn., daughter of the late Herman and Anna (Slugeski) Hoge. She married Vernon B. Lund. He preceded her in death on August 20, 2003. Through the years, Dorothy collected stamps and different types of money. In her earlier years...
Virginia M. Thornton
Jan 18, 2007
Virginia Thornton 85, Wausau, formerly of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin died Thursday, January 18, 2007 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born June 7, 1921 in Prairie du Chien, daughter of the late Walter and Florence (Kellogg) Williams. On April 4, 1938 she married Harold Thornton...
Ella M. Lafontaine
Jan 17, 2007
Ella M. LaFontaine 95, Athens, died Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. She was born December 26, 1911 in the town of Johnson, daughter of the late Richard and Mathilda (Burger) Hanneman. On November 7, 1942, she married former Phillips resident Philip LaFontaine at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He preceded her in death on June 29,...
Virginia C. Campbell
Jan 16, 2007
Virginia C. Campbell 90, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 16, 2007, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 2, 1916, in Racine, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Wiley O. and Jennie C. (Matson) Puckett. She married Kenneth L. Campbell on December 10, 1937, at the Methodist Church in Wausau. He preceded her in death on June 8, 1998. Virginia was...
Florence P. Burek
Jan 15, 2007
Florence P. Burek 95, Wausau, died Monday January 15, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born July 8, 1911, in Wausau, daughter of the late Thomas and Sadie (Sniegoski) Burek. Florence was a graduate of St. Michael Grade School, Wausau High School and the Marathon County Normal School. For 43 years she had been employed by Marathon County retiring...