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.
Iris M. Brown
Dec 26, 2006
Iris M. Brown 78, Wausau, died Tuesday, December 26, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 13, 1928 in Wausau, daughter of the late Alfred and Suzanne (Captain) Zillman. On October 1, 1949, she married Patrick Brown at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. He survives. Iris worked for the former Wausau Insurance Company until her retirement. Among her...
Gerald R. Ford
Dec 26, 2006
Gerald Rudolph Ford was the thirty-eighth president of the United States. Ford was originally named after his biological father, Leslie Lynch King. When his mother, Dorothy Ayer Gardner King, remarried, Ford was renamed after his stepfather. Ford attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, where he was a gifted athlete and scholar. After college, he received offers from two...
Lillian A. Hollinger
Dec 25, 2006
Lillian A. Hollinger 85, Wausau, died Monday, December 25, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 1, 1921, in Merrill, daughter of the late Rudolph and Anna (Schultz) Hollinger. Survivors include extended family and friends. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers: Lovedale, Ervin, and Daniel; and one sister, Adoline Huber. Private funeral services...
Patrick S. Roach
Dec 19, 2006
Patrick S. "Shaun" Roach 55, Wausau, died Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison. He was born March 7, 1951 in Mason City, Iowa son of Hazel (Redmann) Roach, Wausau and the late Robert H. Roach. Patrick was a veteran of the United States Navy. Working as a surgical tech at the Mayo Clinic, in...
Anton M. Koppa
Dec 16, 2006
Anton "Tony" M. Koppa 101, formerly of 1118 S. 5th Avenue, Wausau, where he lived for over 65 years, died Saturday, December 16, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 1, 1905 in the town of Cassel, son of the late John T. and Mary (Gorski) Koppa. On June 30, 1931, he married Frances Pietrowski at Holy Family...
Vernice J. Hamill
Dec 15, 2006
Vernice "Vee" J. Hamill 80, Edgar, died Friday, December 15, 2006 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. She was born August 29, 1926 in Edgar, daughter of the late Herb and Esther (Justmann) Lambert. Vee was an avid golfer. Survivors include one son: John (fiancAC.e Michelle) Esselman, Merrill; Step-children: Pat (Randi) Hamill, Poynette and Sue Bender, Redwing, Min.; and close...
Dr. Gregory J. Bachhuber
Dec 15, 2006
Dr. Gregory J. Bachhuber 89, Wausau, formerly of Tomahawk, died Friday, December 15, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 23, 1917 in Port Washington, son of the late Charles Hugo and Mary Ellen (Snyder) Bachhuber. On October 25, 1941, he married Dolores Doll at St. James Catholic Church, Madison. She preceded him in death on May 24,...
Shoua Vang
Dec 14, 2006
Shoua Vang 86, Wausau, died Thursday, December 14, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 23, 1920 in Laos. She married Yong Ma Thao, he preceded her in death. Shoua enjoyed sewing, gardening and spending time outdoors. Survivors include three sons, La Xue (Pai) Thao, Samson (Ko) Thao and Joua (Pa) Thao, all of Wausau; six daughters: Va...
Helen L. Boelter
Dec 12, 2006
Helen L. Boelter 80, Wausau, died Tuesday December 12, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 15, 1926, in Dodgeville, daughter of the late Alfred and Lena Beyeler. Prior to her retirement, Helen had been employed for several years in housekeeping at North Central Technical College. Survivors include two daughters, Gloria Butler, Franklin, Diane Klassy, Tempe, Ariz., grandchildren,...
Esther M. Wittkop
Dec 12, 2006
Esther "Bert" Marie (Hamlin) Wittkop 72, Wausau, died Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at her home. She was born December 20, 1933, in Merrill, daughter of the late James and Margaret (Running) Hamlin. On August 28, 1954, she married Vernon Wittkop in Merrill. He survives. Esther graduated from Merrill High School in 1952. She worked at the Wausau Holiday Inn for...
Dr. Elgin S. Scobell
Dec 8, 2006
Dr. Elgin S. "Doc" Scobell 84, 713 N. 12th Avenue, Wausau, died Friday, December 8, 2006 at his home. He was born January 17, 1922 in Wagner, South Dakota, son of the late Lloyd and Bessie (Fenzel) Scobell. On July 1, 1946 he married Alma R. "Amy" Czerney in Yankton, South Dakota. She survives. Doc was self employed as a...
Lillian A. Poeske
Dec 8, 2006
Lillian Ann Poeske, beloved wife of Rudy Poeske, Marathon, died Friday, December 8th, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was 93 years of age. Lillian was born June 26, 1913 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Dalsky) Goldbach. On September 24, 1935 she married Rudolph Poeske at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Marathon. They celebrated...
David L. Zoromski
Dec 8, 2006
David L. Zoromski 61, Ringle, died peacefully Friday December 8, 2006, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was born May 26, 1945, in Wausau, son of August Zoromski, Hatley and the late Ann (Budleski) Zoromski. On January 9, 1971, he was united in marriage to Jessica Babl at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. She survives....
William Joseph Clark
Dec 6, 2006
William Joseph Clark 60, Ashland, died Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 8, 1946 in Ironwood, Michigan, son of the late Herman and Cathleen (Anderman) Clark. On November 1, 1969 he married Sandra Wachsmuth at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. William worked in construction at County Concrete for many years. His love...
Heinz G. Pilath
Dec 5, 2006
Heinz G. Pilath 83, N4105 Pine Road, Birnamwood died Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Heinz and his wife Anna farmed in the town of Norrie for over 50 years. Survivors include his wife Anna (Wenzel) Pilath, Birnamwood, two sons, Karl H. (Char) Pilath, Hatley and George Pilath, Birnamwood, one granddaughter, one brother, Karl P. (Bea) Pilath, Birnamwood...
Bonnie C. Tasche
Dec 3, 2006
Bonnie C. Tasche 59, Wausau, died Sunday, December 3, 2006 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born February 10, 1947 in Wausau, daughter of Myron and Carolyn (Schmidt) Wendorf. On December 28, 1968, she married Dennis Tasche in Wausau. He survives. Bonnie was a 1965 graduate of D.C. Everest High School. She worked for Wausau Insurance Company. Among her...
Donald Joseph Sturm
Dec 2, 2006
Donald Joseph Sturm 83, Wausau, died Saturday, December 2, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born March 27, 1923 in Milwaukee, son of the late Henry W. and Hildegard (Grundle) Sturm. On September 21, 1946 Donald married Jean Kathryn Schaupp at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. They celebrated their 60th...
Ron W. Lafave
Dec 2, 2006
Ronald "Ron" W. LaFave 66, Wausau, died Saturday, December 2, 2006 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born July 12, 1940 in Phelps, son of the late Wilbur and Eva (Sulstrom) LaFave. On July 6, 1963, he married Barbara Griechen in Wausau. She survives. Ron served in the United States Navy. For 33 years, he worked for Norlen Inc.,...
Raymond L. Wanta
Dec 1, 2006
Raymond "Jose" L. Wanta 58, Rothschild, died Friday December 1, 2006 in Tripoli. He was born May 5, 1948 in Chicago, son of the late Raymond and Ernestine (Zynda) Wanta. On April 29, 1967, he married Rose Herek at St. Peters Catholic Church in Stevens Point, she survives. He was employed at the former G.I Case, Schofield. Throughout his life,...
Dale D. Kruesel
Nov 29, 2006
Dale "Sammy" D. Kruesel 55, Marathon, died Wednesday November 29, 2006 at his home. He was born January 24, 1951 in Wausau, son of the late Frank and Lucille (Starzinski) Kruesel. He was a member of the National Guard for 17 years. For more than 35 years, Dale was an employee of Marathon Cheese. Throughout his life, Dale collected and...
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