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.
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....
Paul J. Tomcek
Mar 6, 2007
Paul J. Tomcek 94, Schofield, died Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. He was born July 14, 1912 in the town of Harrison, son of the late Alfonse and Josephine (Brunner) Tomcek. On May 22, 1939, he married Theresa Marie Salzmann at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She preceded him in death on June 8, 2000. Following...
Ruth Klapel
Mar 5, 2007
Ruth Klapel 95, Wausau, died Monday, March 5, 2007 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born April 2, 1911 in Marathon County, daughter of the late Herman and Amanda (Wilde) Kummerow. On June 18, 1941, she married Walter Klapel at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Rib Falls. He preceded her in death on March 15, 2004. Ruth was a graduate of...
Arlene E. Schoenick
Mar 4, 2007
Arlene E. Schoenick 79, Wausau, died Sunday, March 4, 2007 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born October 27, 1927 in Merrill, daughter of the late Erwin and Edna (Beltz) Sabatke. On May 13, 1950, she married Reggie Schoenick in Crystal Falls, Mich. Survivors include, her husband, Reggie Schoenick, Wausau; two children, Karen Schoenick and Ron Schoenick, all of...
Arlene E. Schoenick
Mar 4, 2007
Arlene E. Schoenick 79, Wausau, died Sunday, March 4, 2007 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born October 27, 1927 in Merrill, daughter of the late Erwin and Edna (Beltz) Sabatke. On May 13, 1950, she married Reggie Schoenick in Crystal Falls, Mich. Survivors include, her husband, Reggie Schoenick, Wausau; two children, Karen Schoenick and Ron Schoenick, all of...
Lyla R. Woods
Mar 3, 2007
Lyla R. Woods 90, Wausau, died Saturday March 3, 2007 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born October 10, 1916, in Curtiss, daughter of the late Clarence and Myrtle (Herrick) Ravey. On June 10, 1941, she married Stanley E. Woods at the United Methodist Church, Unity. He preceded her in death May 1, 1997. Prior to...
Lucille V. Tetzlaff
Mar 3, 2007
Lucille V. Tetzlaff 92, Wausau, died Saturday, March 3, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 17, 1914 in Wausau, daughter of the late August and Clara (Gottchalk) Buntrock. She worked in the kitchen at both St. Mary's Hospital and Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center. In her spare time she loved to crochet. Survivors include her sons,...
Linda M. Weiler
Mar 3, 2007
Linda M. Weiler 48, Poniatowski, died Saturday March 3, 2007 at her home. She was born February 22, 1959 in Chicago, Ill., daughter of Charlene (Ress) Zychowicz, Poniatowski and Harvey Pohlie Sr., Fort Atkinson. On November 6, 1992, she married Daniel J. Weiler. He preceded her in death February 20, 1994. Linda loved spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed...
Harvey A. Pohlie Jr
Mar 1, 2007
Harvey A. Pohlie Jr. 44, Poniatowski, entered into eternal life on March 1, 2007. He was born February 20, 1963, son of Charlene Zychowicz, Poniatowski and Harvey Pohlie Sr., Fort Atkinson. He was employed at Northern Valley Workshop. Harvey will always be remembered by the smiles he brought to peoples faces especially his young nieces and nephews. Among his favorite...
Myron M. Edens
Feb 28, 2007
Myron M. Edens Myron M. Edens, 86, Wausau, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007, at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter. He was born July 20, 1920, in Lugerville, son of the late William and Amanda (Pagel) Edens. On Nov. 22, 1947, he married Elsie Weisskopf in Merrill. She preceded him in death in August 1987. On Oct. 22, 1988, he married Arline...
Robert D. Krueger
Feb 26, 2007
Robert D. "Bob" Krueger 72, Wausau, died Monday, February 26, 2007 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Bob has joined one of his special grade school buddies of over 60 years, Ray Dabroski, in eternal rest. He was born September 2, 1934 in the town of Wien, son of the...
Patrick T. Geier
Feb 26, 2007
Patrick T. Geier 69, Minoqua, formerly of Wausau, passed away Monday, February 26, 2007, at the UW Hospital, Madison. He was born January 25, 1938, in Schofield, son of the late Cliff and Helen (Richie) Geier. On April 26, 1958, he married Mary R. McDonald in Wausau. She preceded him in death December 3, 1978. Pat retired from Wausau Papers...
Merlene I. Gavitt
Feb 26, 2007
Merlene I. Gavitt 82, 2035 Grand Avenue, Schofield died Monday, February 26, 2007 at her home. She was born June 13, 1924 in Schofield, daughter of the late Frank and Hertha (Kamke) Muelver. On November 14, 1942 she married Melvin Gavitt in Schofield. He preceded her in death on December 5, 1991. Merlene was a homemaker. She enjoyed playing cards,...
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