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.
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...
Paul Stephen Schultz
Nov 29, 2006
Paul Stephen Schultz, 91, Wausau, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Paul golfed, traveled and was active until just a couple of months before his death, when his Parkinsons finally tired him out. He was born October 17, 1915 in Wausau, son of Paul F. and Catherine (Suchomski) Schultz. His 64 years of marriage to Ruth Kieffer...
Marion Kraimer
Nov 28, 2006
Marion (Rader) Kraimer 87, Wausau, died Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. She was born June 25, 1919 in the town of Mosinee, daughter of the late John and Helen (Sialer) Rader. Survivors include, one sister, Armella (Bernard) Adams, Athens; one sister-in-law, Mary Rader, Rib Mountain; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her parents, she...
Walter A. Baumann
Nov 28, 2006
Walter A. Baumann 85, Marathon, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at his home. He was born February 18, 1921 in the town of Emmet, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Karl) Baumann. On September 25, 1943, he married Mary Ann Furger at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. Walter was a dairy and ginseng farmer for...
Dorothy E. Wadinski
Nov 27, 2006
Dorothy E. (Clairmore) Wadinski 89, Wausau, died Monday, November 27, 2006 at Wausau Manor. She was born May 17, 1917 in Weston, daughter of the late Joseph and Ida (Radtke) Clairmore. On December 19, 1936, she married Martin S. Wadinski at St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church, Schofield. He preceded her in death on September 29, 1996. Dorothy was a homemaker...
Viola E. Adamski
Nov 25, 2006
Viola E. Adamski 90, was called to eternal life Saturday, November 25, 2006, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, after a short illness. She was a resident of Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston, at the time of her death. She was born May 27, 1916 in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late Herman and Alma (Riemer) Luedtke....
Janet M. Steder
Nov 25, 2006
Janet M. Steder 59, Athens, died Saturday November 25, 2006 at her home under the care of Ministry Hospice after a courageous, well fought battle against cancer. She was born December 31, 1946, in Marathon County, daughter of the late Walter Sr. and Clara (Wojciechowski) Guralski. On May 28, 1966, she married Lyle Steder in Poniatowski. He survives. Janet was...
Rosemary Heil
Nov 24, 2006
Rosemary Heil 86, Edgar, died Friday November 24, 2006 at Northside Elder Estate, Stratford. She was born November 11, 1920 in Volo, Ill., daughter of the late Henry and Rose (Rosing) Wegener. On January 7, 1942, she married Alfred Heil in Volo, Ill., He preceded her in death November 30, 1990. Rosemary was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with...
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...
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