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.
Marlene M. (Rychtik) Young
Nov 24, 2006
Marlene M. (Rychtik) Young 43, Athens, died Friday, November 24, 2006 at home under the care of Ministry Home Hospice surrounded by family and friends. She was born November 15, 1963 in Port Washington, daughter of Anthony and Margo (Godersky) Rychtik. Marlene worked at Mesner Lumber and enjoyed many hobbies including fishing, canning and putting together puzzles. Survivors include her...
Thomas G. Thomae
Nov 23, 2006
Thomas G. Thomae 79, Rib Mountain, passed away Thursday November 23, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 18, 1927, in Antigo, son of the late Edward and Marie (Paulick) Thomae. On February 19, 1955, he married Helen Jean Schwartz at St. John Catholic Church, Antigo. She survives. While...
Irene Roselyn Holmes
Nov 22, 2006
Irene Roselyn Holmes 85, Wausau, died Wednesday November 22, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born July 15, 1921, in Cicero, Ill., daughter of the late Charles and Rose (Preban) Beranek. For over 40 years, Irene had many piano playing jobs in restaurants, lounges and for parties. Survivors include a daughter, Diane (Robert) VanLanen, Weston, three grandchildren and two...
Jan Jarovski
Nov 22, 2006
Jan "John" Jarovski 85, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 22, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born June 25, 1921 in Rajcza, Poland son of the late Michel and Francis (Krzepina) Jarovski. On June 24, 1945, he married Katherine Kozina in Germany. She preceded him in death on May...
Thomas V. Buntrock
Nov 22, 2006
Thomas V. Buntrock 76, 1402 Golf Club Road, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at his home. He was born May 19, 1930 in Wausau, son of the late Norman and Esther (Peterson) Buntrock. Thomas served as a sergeant in the Army for three years. After working at Murray Machinery for 23 years he owned The Pizza Shop in Mosinee...
Shane D. Pedersen
Nov 22, 2006
Shane D. Pedersen 31, Edgar, died Weds. November 22, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 3, 1975, in Longmont, Colo., son of Howard and Pamela (Rader) Pedersen. On February 5, 1995, he married Gianetta Krell in Loveland, Colo. She survives. Survivors include his wife, Gianetta (Krell) Pedersen, Edgar, two sons, Cody and Casey, his parents, Howard and...
Kenneth L. Kage
Nov 21, 2006
Kenneth L. Kage 51, Edgar, died Tuesday, November 21, 2006, Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 12, 1955, in Edgar, son of Edna (Nehring) Kage, Wausau and the late William Kage. Kenneth worked at Northern Valley Workshop and in the kitchen at Edgar Public School. Among his many interests, he was an avid sports fan. Kenneth is survived by...
John A. Waldron
Nov 19, 2006
John A. Waldron 52, Edgar, died unexpectedly Sunday November 19, 2006. He was born October 28, 1954, in Appleton, son of the late Jonathon and Arline (Bringer) Waldron. On March 18, 1978, he married Jill Andres at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Marshfield. She survives. John was an administrator in the Wausau School District since 2000, first serving as the District's...
Edward V. Liss
Nov 19, 2006
Edward V. Liss 93, Edgar, died Sunday, November 19, 2006 at Wausau Manor. He was born October 23, 1913 in Chicago, Ill., son of the late Anton and Agnes (Wronka) Liss. On June 19, 1935, he married Susie Imhoff at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She preceded him in death on August 27, 2000. Edward was a dairy farmer in...
Mark M. Bastian
Nov 18, 2006
Mark M. Bastian 42, Wausau, died unexpectedly Saturday, November 18, 2006. He was born January 29, 1964, in Appleton, son of Sharon (Foxworthy) Bastian and the late Robert John Bastian. As a health care administrator he worked several places including Peabody Manor in Appleton. A devoted father and family man, it was always one of Marks dreams to create an...
Vilas E. King
Nov 15, 2006
Vilas E. King 70, Weston, died Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at St. Luke's Hospital, Meridian, Idaho. He was born June 15, 1936. Son of the late Stanley and Matilda (Jozwiak) King. On April 12, 1958, he married June Meverden in Birnamwood. She preceded him in death on November 16, 2004. Vilas proudly served his country in the United States Air...
Mabel Frieda Grunenwald
Nov 14, 2006
Mabel Frieda Grunenwald Our gracious Lord called home his daughter Mabel Frieda Grunenwald, 75, Mosinee on Tuesday, November 14, 2006. Daughter of the late Edward and Evelyn (Steffens) Ahrens, she was born to this life on March 7, 1931, in Wausau. Beginning a lifetime of service to St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Marathon she was baptized there on March 15, 1931...
Audrey E. Liebe
Nov 11, 2006
Audrey E. Liebe 63, Fond du Lac, died Saturday, November 11, 2006. Audry was born December 1, 1942, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late John and Tillie (Zyduck) Liebe. Survivors include one brother, Larry Liebe, Fairview, Oregon; and four sisters, Dolores Blundon, Milwaukee, Maxine Sigmund, North Fond du Lac, Marlene Jones, Wausau and Rosemary Balistreri, Milwaukee. Besides her parents, she...
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...
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