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.
Helen A. Myszka
Aug 9, 2006
Helen A. Myszka 89, Athens, died Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 15, 1916 in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late August and Emily (Stencil) Urmanski. On June 5, 1934, she married John Myszka at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He preceded her in death on February 15, 1984. Helen was a...
Debra Lynn Hendler
Aug 9, 2006
Debra L. Hendler 53, Weston, died Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born July 21, 1953 in Wausau, daughter of Charles and Joan (Aschebrook) Damerell. On June 29, 1974, she married Fred Hendler at The Church of St. Anne, Wausau. He survives. Debra worked for the D.C. Everest School District as a Teacher's Aid for more...
Frances H. Wolfe
Aug 9, 2006
Frances "Moosh" H. Wolfe 80, Weston, died Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at her home. She was born September 3, 1925 in Schofield, daughter of the late Francis and Mable (Pigeon) Lashua. On December 20, 1958, she married Earl Wolfe in Wausau. He preceded her in death on June 3, 1986. Frances was a cleaning supervisor for Wausau Insurance Company for...
Frances H. Wolfe
Aug 9, 2006
Frances "Moosh" H. Wolfe 80, Weston, died Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at her home. She was born September 3, 1925 in Schofield, daughter of the late Francis and Mable (Pigeon) Lashua. On December 20, 1958, she married Earl Wolfe in Wausau. He preceded her in death on June 3, 1986. Frances was a cleaning supervisor for Wausau Insurance Company for...
Eugene E. Cherek
Aug 8, 2006
Eugene E.Cherek 71, Wausau, died Tuesday August 8, 2006 in Arbor Vitae. He was born November 6, 1935 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Jaskolski) Cherek. Prior to his retirement, Eugene had been employed as a grocery store clerk. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include a sister, Pearl Schwartz, Westmont, Ill., two nephews,...
Eugene E. Cherek
Aug 8, 2006
Eugene E.Cherek 71, Wausau, died Tuesday August 8, 2006 in Arbor Vitae. He was born November 6, 1935 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Jaskolski) Cherek. Prior to his retirement, Eugene had been employed as a grocery store clerk. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include a sister, Pearl Schwartz, Westmont, Ill., two nephews,...
Mary Lou Pecha
Aug 7, 2006
Mary Lou Pecha 72, Wausau, died Monday August 7, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 29, 1934, in Langlade County, daughter of the late Eric and Eleanor (Spaulding) Erickson. On February 11, 1956, she married David Pecha in Mattoon. For many years, Mary Lou had been employed at the former Don Fitzgerald Cleaners and more recently with...
Helen E. Wood
Aug 7, 2006
Helen E. Wood 95, Wausau, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 7, 2006 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wellington Place, Rib Mountain. She was born January 11, 1911 in the town of Easton, daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Lovejoy) Wood. Helen helped with household chores until the time she...
Bernadine Servi
Aug 7, 2006
Bernadine Servi 52, Wausau, died Monday August 7, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 19, 1954, in Mattoon. She married Daniel Servi. He preceded her in death December 6, 2005. Bernadine had been employed at Verizon for 32 years as a dispatch operator. She loved animals. Survivors include a sister in Appleton, a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert...
Elmer L. Sann
Aug 4, 2006
Elmer L. Sann 82, Wausau, died Friday August 4, 2006 at North Central Health Care Facilities. He was born August 31, 1923, in Wausau, son of the late Roy and Myrtle (Zweck) Sann. On July 5, 1947, he married Eidabelle Olson at First Presbyterian Church, Wausau. They recently celebrated 59 years of marriage. He served his country for four years...
Elroy A. Burgoyne
Aug 3, 2006
Elroy A. Burgoyne 75, Schofield, was released from his physical burdens to enter into eternal peace surrounded by family and friends on Thursday August 3, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 13, 1931 in Schofield, son of the late Harry and Mary (Janikowski) Burgoyne. In 1955, he married...
Bernard A. Bethke
Aug 2, 2006
Bernard A. Bethke 71, Wausau, died Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at his home. He was born April 13, 1935 in Wausau, son of the late Bernard and Goldine (Hanson) Bethke. On September 8, 1965, he married Beverly Tucker in Minnesota. She survives. Survivors include, his wife, Beverly Bethke, Wausau; two brothers, Bryan Bethke, Mosinee and Robert Bethke, Osseo; five sisters,...
Edward F. Witucki
Jul 31, 2006
Edward F. Witucki 70, 1439 N. 12th Avenue, Wausau, died Monday, July 31, 2006 at his home. He was born February 13, 1936 in the town of Reitbrock, son of the late Florian and Cecelia (Schreier) Witucki. On March 23, 1962 he married Betty Thanig at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. She survives. Ed enjoyed listening to Polka music and...
Luanne J. Wagner
Jul 29, 2006
LuAnne J. Wagner LuAnne Wagner joined the angels at the early age of 62, Saturday, July 29, 2006. LuAnne is survived by her husband and best friend for over 43 years, Gary (Bear) Wagner; her children, Randy and Mary Lou Wagner, Rich and Kathy Wagner, and Renee and Todd Every; her grandchildren, Cole Wagner, JamieLee Wagner, and Valerie and Gabrielle...
Benjamin L. Koppa
Jul 29, 2006
Benjamin L. Koppa 23, Oshkosh, died Saturday July 29, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital as the result of an automobile accident. He was born October 21, 1982, in Wausau, son of Jeffrey and Kathy (Krautkramer) Koppa. Ben was an Honor Student and graduate of Marathon High School, where he excelled in football, track, pole vaulting, academic decathlon and FBLA. In...
Irene H. Sekorski
Jul 29, 2006
Irene H. Sekorski 81, Edgar, died Saturday July 29, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born October 29, 1924, in Marathon, daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Murr) Hornung. On October 4, 1950, she married Florian Sekorski in Marathon. He survives. Irene had been employed at Marathon Cheese Corp., for over 26 years, retiring in 1988. Spending...
Mai Her
Jul 26, 2006
Mai Her 84, 1114 N. 5th Avenue, Wausau, died Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Mai was a homemaker. Survivors include her children, Tong Toua Yang, Wausau, Wa Lue Yang, Kansas City, Kansas, Doua Yang, Rothschild, Nor Tou Yang, St. Paul, Minnesota, Chue Yang, Wausau, Ger Yang, Schofield, Nou Cha Yang, Kansas City, Kansas, Xai Xa Yang, Fresno,...
Gertrude A. Studer
Jul 26, 2006
Gertrude A. Studer 91, Wausau, died Weds. July 26, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 21, 1915 in the town of Easton, daughter of the late August and Ida (Tietz) Hollman. On August 16, 1947, she married Arthur Studer in Wausau. He preceded her in death June 28,...
Dorothy J. Jenkins
Jul 25, 2006
Dorothy J. Jenkins 80, Wausau, died Tues. July 25, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday July 28, 2006 at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. Friday until the time of services...
Wilfred Walter Otto Petznick
Jul 24, 2006
Wilfred Walter Otto Petznick Wilfred Walter Otto Petznick, 71, of Stetsonville, died Monday, July 24, 2006, at Colonial Center of Colby, where he has resided since June while under Ministry Hospice Care. Wilfred was born May 16, 1935, in Hamburg, Wis., the son of Walter and Hilda (Wendt) Petznick. He attended schools in Hamburg, Wausau and Athens. He also completed...
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