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.

Edna Mae Brandt

Edna Mae Brandt

Feb 24, 2007

Edna M. Brandt 55, Wausau, died Saturday, February 24, 2007 at home. She was born October 14, 1951 in Wausau, daughter of the late Ernest and Helen (Filtz) Modrzejewski. On August 12, 1972 she married Dale Brandt at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. He survives. Edna worked for many years as a baker at both Kreger's...

Leah J Meyers

Leah J Meyers

Feb 23, 2007

Leah J. Meyers 75, Wellington Place, Rib Mountain, formerly of 701 Turner Street, Wausau died Friday, February 23, 2007 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born April 1, 1931 in Wausau, daughter of the late Albert H. and Lora E. (Detert) Will. On February 27, 1954 she married Arthur J. Meyers in Wausau. He preceded her in death on...

Clyde L. Siegel

Clyde L. Siegel

Feb 22, 2007

Clyde L. Siegel 83, Wausau, died Thursday February 22, 2007 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilition Center, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born December 8, 1923, in Gillett, son of the late Henry and Esther (Krueger) Siegel. On October 18, 1947, he married Florence Letarski in Hatley. She preceded him in death October...

Michael R. Stieber

Michael R. Stieber

Feb 22, 2007

Michael R. Stieber 60, Marathon, died Thursday February 22, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born January 19, 1947 in Wausau, son of the late Edwin and Mary (Lemmer) Stieber. Michael was a gifted musician and received many awards during High School for State Musical Competitions. He was also a...

Darla Insabella

Darla Insabella

Feb 21, 2007

Darla Insabella 71, Wausau, was received into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 15, 1935 in Marion, Indiana daughter of the late Wright and Charlotte (Turner) Smith-Horine. After retirement from her job as an accountant she enjoyed genealogy and had a book published in the Washington DC Library. Rich...

Ernest C. Klimpke

Ernest C. Klimpke

Feb 19, 2007

Ernest C. "Ernie" Klimpke 88, 116 George Street, Athens, died Monday, February 19, 2007 at his home under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice Services surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 7, 1918 in the town of Johnson, son of the late William and Anna (Lehman) Klimpke. On April 3, 1990 he married Irene Schreiner in...

Doris G. Ehrhardt

Doris G. Ehrhardt

Feb 17, 2007

Doris G. Ehrhardt 86, formerly of 400 River Drive, Wausau, died Saturday, February 17, 2007 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 14, 1921 in Harlowton, Montana, daughter of the late Valentine A. and Helen (Bell) Witte. On October 6, 1940 she married Charles N. Ehrhardt Sr. in Davenport, Iowa....

Paul P. Simko

Paul P. Simko

Feb 16, 2007

Paul P. Simko 90, Wausau, died Friday, February 16, 2007 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. Survivors include his two sons, Paul (Arlene) Simko, Chicago and Richard (Rebecca) Simko, Wausau, one granddaughter, Jeanine (Ryan) McCain, Wausau, three brothers, Ben (Hermine) Simko, Milwaukee, Steve (Ann) Simko, LaCrosse and Edward (Melrose) Simko, Missouri, four sisters, Margaret Chiaro, Chicago, Anne Harrigan, Arizona, Fran (Bert)...

Bryce J. Hodgkins

Bryce J. Hodgkins

Feb 14, 2007

Bryce J. Hodgkins 2 year old son of Bryan and Karla Hodgkins, 1811 Orchid Ct., Wausau, died Weds. February 14, 2007 at Fairview University Hospital, Minneapolis, Minn. Bryan and Karla welcomed Bryce to his earthly home on September 9, 2004, in Wausau. Throughout Bryce's illness and treatment, he remained a bright spark of love and a promise for the future....

Leona A. (Wadinski) Ritger

Leona A. (Wadinski) Ritger

Feb 12, 2007

Leona A. (Wadinski) Ritger 78, 1215 LeMessurier St., Wausau, died February 12, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 21, 1928 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Leo and Clara (Pospyhalla) Wadinski. On September 3, 1951 she married Philip Ritger at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. He survives. Working for twenty-three years as a school...

Martin W. R. Stark

Martin W. R. Stark

Feb 10, 2007

Martin Wilhelm Rudolph Stark 91, town of Hamburg, died Saturday, February 10, 2007 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Cedar Ridge Elder Services, Weston. He was born February 13, 1915 in the town of Berlin. On December 16, 1944, he married Leona Hoeppner in the town of Stettin. She preceded him in death on October 26,...

Adrianna Marie Froom

Adrianna Marie Froom

Feb 10, 2007

Adrianna Marie Froom infant daughter of Alyssa Froom, Wausau, was born into eternal life Saturday, February 10, 2007 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born December 4, 2006 in Wausau. Survivors include, her mother, Alyssa Froom, Wausau; maternal grandparents, Lisa Froom, Merrill and Jack Froom, Ringle; maternal great grandparents, Leo Sann Jr., Wausau, Dorothy (Edward) Polley, Weston and Jack...

Marie E. Krebsbach

Marie E. Krebsbach

Feb 10, 2007

Marie E. Krebsbach 78, 176 Blueberry Rd, Edgar died Saturday, February 10, 2007 at home. She was born September 2, 1928 in the town of Wien, daughter of the late Bruno and Margaret (Sazama) Dahlke. On September 8, 1947 she married Edmund Krebsbach at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. He preceded her in death in 2002. Being a homemaker and...

Dorothy L. Brown

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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