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.
Roman C. Murkowski
Sep 10, 2006
Roman C. Murkowski 86, 3815 Carl Street, Wausau, died Sunday, September 10, 2006 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born February 12, 1920 in Poniatowski, son of the late Peter and Anna (Nowicki) Murkowski. On February 3, 1942 he married Lorraine Rosner at St. John Catholic Church, Wuertzburg. She survives. Roman worked at Wausau Hospital for...
Ronald B. Gorectke
Sep 7, 2006
Ronald B. Gorectke 80, 2006 N. 7th Street, Wausau, died Thursday, September 7, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 9, 1925 in Wausau, son of the late Ben and Bea (Brandt) Gorectke. On February 23, 1952 he married Rose Kroeplin at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on July 11, 1997. Before retiring...
Clement L. Brodjeski
Sep 6, 2006
Clement L. Brodjeski 78, Wausau, formerly of Edgar, died Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born November 18, 1927 in Edgar, son of the late Anton and Helen (Feltzkowski) Brodziski. Clement served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1950-1952. For many years, he was an active member of...
Julieann M. Landowski
Sep 2, 2006
Julieann M. Landowski 34, Ringle, died Saturday September 2, 2006 as the result of an automobile accident. She was born January 6, 1972, in Wausau, daughter of Johanna (Tryba) Landowski, Ringle and the late Joseph Landowski Sr. Julieann was currently employed with Per Mar, as a security guard at Wausau Benefits. She enjoyed collecting angels and loved the time spent...
Elmer C. Grosskopf
Aug 29, 2006
Elmer C. Grosskopf 91, Wausau, died Tuesday, August 29, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 8, 1915 in Wausau, son of the late Charles and Louise (Hardt) Grosskopf. On July 7, 1962, he married Elaine Sell at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. She survives. A veteran of the United...
Florence F. Valenta
Aug 29, 2006
Florence F. Valenta 90, Athens, died Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born February 22, 1916 in the town of Wein, daughter of the late Albert and Anna (Juhlke) Doering. On June 11, 1938, she married Frank Valenta in Hamburg. He preceded her in death on September 8, 1986. Florence was a member of the...
Janice L Johnson
Aug 29, 2006
Janice L. Johnson 64, Wausau, died Tuesday August 29, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Prior to her retirement, Janice had been employed at Wausau Insurance. Survivors include her children, Pam (Gene) Bukowsky, Fenton, Missouri, Kenneth (Darlene) Jaecks, Wausau, Jon (Beth) Jaecks, Houston, Texas, Chris Jaecks, Arlington, Texas, 9 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, three brothers, Glenn (Kathy) Teige, Oregon, Larry Teige,...
Blanche L. Schumacher
Aug 29, 2006
Blanche L. Schumacher 88, Wausau, died Tuesday August 29, 2006 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born November 4, 1917, daughter of the late Jacob and Ester (Shope) Moate. On July 6, 1935, she married Ray McEwen. He preceded her in death in 1954. She married Ralph Schumacher...
Lauretta Mathilda Borchardt
Aug 22, 2006
Lauretta Mathilda Borchardt 86, Weston, died Tuesday, August 22, 2006 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Care Partners, Weston. She was born September 19, 1919 in Athens, daughter of the late Henry and Emma (Kallien) Ewan. On June 14, 1941 she married Hilbert Richard "Hip" Borchardt in Milan. He preceded her in death on February...
Mary L. Kettner
Aug 21, 2006
Mary L. Kettner 44, Baltimore, Maryland formerly of Wausau, died Monday, August 21, 2006 at her home. She was born May 16, 1962 in Wausau, daughter of Donald and Shirley (Allman) Kettner. Mary worked for Grabel Moving and Atlas Van Lines as a dispatcher for many years. She loved spending time outdoors, especially doing the daily tasks around the house....
Wyatt Anthony Zychowicz
Aug 21, 2006
Wyatt Anthony Zychowicz passed away into eternal life on August 21, 2006 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. Wyatt is the infant son of Joleen (Knott) and Christopher Zychowicz, Poniatowski. He is survived by his grandparents, Colleen and Dave Knott, Athens, Charlene Zychowicz and Linda Weiler, Poniatowski and Great-Grandmother Jessie Knott, Merrill, his aunts and uncles, Jo Wanda and Paul Schug,...
Allen J. Gallenberg
Aug 19, 2006
Allen J. Gallenberg 60, Antigo, died unexpectedly Saturday August 19, 2006 in Wausau. He was born November 21, 1945 in Antigo, son of the late Theodore and Florence (Pavel) Gallenberg. Al was a graduate of Deerbrook Grade School and a 1963 graduate of Antigo High School. In 1967, he graduated from the University of Stevens Point and in 1968 graduated...
Margaret R. Thorn
Aug 17, 2006
Margaret R. Thorn 96, Wausau, died Thursday August 17, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born April 16, 1910, in Phlox, daughter of the late Wolfgong and Rose Schisel. In 1929, she married Glen Thorn in Antigo. He preceded her in death December 11, 1970. Margaret was a homemaker and...
Dennis N. Garland
Aug 15, 2006
Dennis "Denny" N. Garland 56, Wausau, died Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at his home. He was born June 19, 1950 in Bangor, Maine, son of the late Winton and Alyce (Nixon) Garland. On September 2, 1978, he married Rosemary Rampanelli at Immaculate Conception Church, Iron Mountain, Mich. She survives. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietman War....
Raymond Martin Brinkmann
Aug 14, 2006
Raymond M. Brinkmann 85, Wausau, died Monday, August 14, 2006 at Marywood Convalenscent Center, Wausau. He was born August 31, 1920 in Edgar, son of the late Louis and Katherine (Keller) Brinkmann. On October 19, 1946, he married Dolores Riehle at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on October 11, 1995. Ray served in the United...
Virjean Habeck
Aug 12, 2006
Virjean "Jeannie" Habeck Ringle, died Saturday August 12, 2006 at the Hospice House. She was born October 6, 1928 in Stratford, daughter of the late Edward and Emma (Kroening) Johnson. On June 23, 1951, she married John Habeck in Wausau. He survives. Jeannie was a homemaker, loved flower gardening, an occasional trip to the casino, traveling and spending time with...
Dorothy I. Lewis-Weiler
Aug 12, 2006
Dorothy I. Lewis-Weiler 74, Wausau, died Saturday August 12, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born June 3, 1932 in Schofield, daughter of the late Albert and Irene (Ermeling) Huffman. On January 22, 1949, she married Arthur Lewis in Schofield. He preceded her in death May 16, 1962. In 1966,...
Yong Yang Thao
Aug 11, 2006
Yong Yang Thao 71, Wausau, died Friday, August 11, 2006 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born September 10, 1934 in Laos, son of the late Lue Thao and La Vang. In 1958, he married Ker Vang in Laos. She survives. Yong was a good father and a great role model to all of his children and family. Survivors...
Arnold Hardt
Aug 10, 2006
Arnold Hardt 83, formerly of Athens, died Thursday August 10, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 14, 1923, in Athens, son of the late William and Mathilda (Mader) Hardt. Arnold had been employed at the former Fromm Brothers and was a woodsman. Survivors include four sisters, Helen Orlando, Illinois, Delores (George) Schneider, Stratford, Carmen (Benedict) Myszka, Edgar,...
Jeffrey D. Tillou
Aug 9, 2006
Jeffrey D. Tillou 38, Wausau, died Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at his home after a courageous battle against Lou Gehrig's Disease.. He was born August 22, 1967 in Merrill, son of Basel Tillou, Oshkosh and Patricia (Haug) Mueller, Wausau. Jeff was a truck driver for five years and loved the open road. Among his many interests, he enjoyed buying, fixing...
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