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.
Audrey C. Liebe
Nov 11, 2006
Audrey C. Liebe 63, Fond du Lac, formerly of Wausau, died Saturday, November 11, 2006 under the care of Agnesian Hospice Hope at Lori Knapp Co., North Fond du Lac. Audrey was born December 1, 1942, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late John and Tillie (Zyduck) Liebe. Survivors include one brother, Larry (Betty) Liebe, Fairview, Oregon; and four sisters, Dolores...
Emma Dorothea Case
Nov 10, 2006
Emma Dorothea Case 94, formerly of Brokaw, died Friday, November 10, 2006 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice. Dorothea was born December 18, 1911 in Brokaw, daughter of the late Fayette Boon and Emma (Herman) Case. She lived in Brokaw for 80 years before moving to Island Place in Wausau in...
Lyle A. Kurtzweil
Nov 6, 2006
Lyle A. "Windy" Kurtzweil Sr. 69, 1668 Alpine Road, Marathon, died Monday, November 6, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 28, 1937, in the town of Emmet, son of the late Elroy and Amanda (Hornung) Kurtzweil. On Febuary 7, 1970 he married Elaine Wendt at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. Lyle was a farmer and...
Desirah Marie Jacob
Nov 3, 2006
Desirah Marie Jacob Infant daughter of Richard Jacob and Jennifer Andreske of Mosinee, was stillborn Friday, November 3, 2006. Survivors include her parents, two sisters, Sophia and Alana; maternal grandparents, David (Suellen) Esker, Merrill and Carol (John) Haydock, Junction City; paternal grandparents, Gene and Rose Ann Jacob, Mosinee; paternal great grandparents, Leroy and Agnes Heil, Marathon and uncles, aunts and...
Ray W. Kage
Oct 31, 2006
Ray W. Kage, 88, 400 River Drive, Wausau, formerly of Marathon, died Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at the Hospice House, Wausau. He was born March 16, 1918 in Rib Lake son of the late Henry and Clara (Riehle) Kage. His family moved to Rib Falls and Ray attended schools in Athens, Marathon, and Wausau. On August 8, 1940, he married...
Warren F. Dobeck
Oct 29, 2006
Warren F. Dobeck 76, Wausau, died Sunday October 29, 2006 at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born November 15, 1929, in Stevens Point, son of the late Victor and Elsie (Church) Dobeck. On March 1, 1949 he married Dolores Bluma in Stevens Point. She survives. Warren was the owner and operator...
Brandon T. Kelley
Oct 29, 2006
Brandon T. Kelley 23, 488 Kruetzer St., Athens, died Sunday, October 29, 2006. He was born May 9, 1983 in Wausau, son of Patrick and Debra (Majewski) Kelley. Brandon was self employed as a drywaller. Among his many interests he enjoyed snowboarding and woodworking but most of all he cherished and loved the time he spent with his son Kai...
Helen D. Scholfield
Oct 26, 2006
Helen D. Scholfield 90, Wausau and Minocqua, died Thursday, October 26, 2006. She was born January 30, 1916 in Helena, Montana, daughter of the late George and Gertrude (Harger) Diamond. On November 3, 1945 she married Charles S. Scholfield in Long Beach, California. He preceded her in death in July 1988. Through the years, Helen had been very involved in...
Lucille Betty Jane Oelke
Oct 24, 2006
Lucille B. Oelke 84, Wausau, died Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, Wausau. She was born May 22, 1922 in the town of Stettin, daughter of the late Frank and Senta (Rohde) Schewe. On May 19, 1951 she married Lenhard Oelke in the town of Hamburg. He preceded her in death, November 8, 2004. Lucille was a...
Marie A. Gassner
Oct 22, 2006
Marie A. Gassner 99, a lifetime Marathon resident, died Sunday, October 22, Mount View Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born April 23, 1907 in the town of Stettin, daughter of the late Ottmar Jr. and Clara (Knoeck) Sauter. On June 7, 1927 she married Richard L. Gassner in Marathon. They were married 54 years until the time of his death...
William W. Hartwig
Oct 18, 2006
William W. "Bill" Hartwig 81, Athens, died Wednesday October 18, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born December 30, 1924, in St. Paul, Minnesota. On February 10, 1964, he married Patricia Herman in Medford, she survives. William was a decorated World War II Veteran serving in the United States Navy for nine years. He was an avid hunter...
Kathleen M. Petasek
Oct 17, 2006
Kathleen "Kay" M. Petasek 82, Wausau, formerly of Green Bay, died Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at her home. She was born May 26, 1924 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Ambrose and Margaret (Platten) Jossart. On July 27, 1944, she married Chet Petasek in Green Bay. He preceded her in death on October 18, 1953. Kay was the former...
Concetta E. Garton
Oct 14, 2006
Concetta E. "Connie" Garton 85, Wausau, formerly of New Jersey, was called home to be with her Lord Saturday October 14, 2006 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born December 8, 1920, in Philadelphia, Pen., daughter of the late Lorenzo and Donata (Ventura) Rufo. On October 17, 1937 she married William E.Garton in Elkton Maryland. He preceded her in...
Lillian L. Kautza
Oct 13, 2006
Lillian L. Kautza 95, Rothschild, died Friday, October 13, 2006 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born October 26, 1910 in Munising, Mich., daughter of the late Herman and Emma (Hagstrom) Erickson. She married Bernard G. Kautza at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on July 6, 1947. Lillian was employed at Weyerhauser Corporation for...
Victor H. Borski
Oct 13, 2006
Victor H. Borski 95, Wausau, died Friday, October 13, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 23, 1910 in Wausau, son of the late John and Dora (Schacta) Borski. On August 27, 1932, he married Clara Kwiatkowski in Wausau. She preceded him in death on October 14, 1985. Victor was a local truck driver for Glendenning Trucking Company,...
Antoinette Engstrom
Oct 13, 2006
Antoinette "Tina" Engstrom 88, Wausau, died Friday October 13, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born March 5, 1918 in Wausau, daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Skarwecki) Sowinski. On November 4, 1939 she married Lloyd Engstrom Sr. He preceded her in death on February 11, 1987. Antoinette worked at HC Prange Company and after retirement looked forward...
Glenn J. De Lisle
Oct 11, 2006
Glenn J. De Lisle 97, Schofield, died Wednesday October 11, 200 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born April 29, 1909 in the town of Weston, son of the late Alphonse and Ida De Lisle. On November 17, 1930, he married Ann M. Bandock at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death May...
Harold A. Westfall
Oct 8, 2006
Harold A. "Hecky" Westfall 78, Athens, died Sunday, October 8, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born on August 11, 1928 in the town of Hamburg, son of the late Andrew and Sofia (Greiner) Westfall. On October 28, 1950, he married Delores Weiler at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She survives. Harold retired at age 55 from the...
Raymond R. Burchardt
Oct 7, 2006
Raymond R. Burchardt 69, Stratford, died Saturday, October 7, 2006 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. Ray worked for Marshfield Door Systems for over 14 years. He also served his country in the United States Marines and the United States Airforce. Survivors include his wife Judy (Morse) Burchardt, Stratford, one son, Joseph Burchardt, Stratford, two sisters, Betty (Frank) Wanta, Wausau...
Ricky Allen Wisnewski
Oct 6, 2006
Ricky A. Wisnewski 45, of Hatley, formerly of Athens, died Friday, October 6, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 3, 1960 in Marshfield, son of Mark Wisnewski of Athens and Alice Wisnewski of Wausau. Ricky served in the United States Army from 1978 until 1982. Among his many interests, he enjoyed dancing, riding his motorcycle, working on...
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