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.
Aldine Lewandowski
Sep 28, 2006
Aldine Lewandowski 88, Wausau, died Thursday September 28, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 6, 1918, in Wausau, daughter of the late Frank and Pauline (Behnke) Zahn. On November 30, 1939 she married Alexander Lewandowski at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death June 5, 1997. Aldine was a homemaker and had previously been...
Gerald J. Sodke
Sep 26, 2006
Gerald J. Sodke 71, Wausau, died Tuesday, September 26, 2006, at North Central Health Care Facility. He was born December 16, 1934 in Rib Falls, son of the late George and Laura (Wilde) Sodke. Gerald was an enthusiastic bell ringer for the Salvation Army at Christmas time. Survivors include all his friends and the caregivers who attended him. Besides his...
James H. Krause
Sep 23, 2006
James H. Krause 76, Schofield, died Saturday, September 23, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 14, 1929 in Wausau, son of the late Albert and Gertrude (Rhyner) Krause. On December 29, 1951 he married the love of his life and "Sweetie", Dorothy Valiska in Minnesota. She survives. Jim graduated from Wausau High School in 1947 and entered...
Marian F. Adamski
Sep 22, 2006
Marian F. Adamski 76, Rib Mountain, died Friday, September 22, 2006 at Wausau Manor. She was born April 3, 1930 in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Henry and Maria (Timme) Bohmann. On October 28, 1952 she married Philip Adamski at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. He survives. Prior to her retirement, Marian had been employed as a stenographer at...
Betty M. Rhyner
Sep 22, 2006
Betty M. Rhyner 75, Wausau, died Friday, September 15, 2006, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Prior to her retirement she was employed by the Marathon County Commission of Aging. Survivors include her son, David Rhyner, Wausau; a daughter, Patsy (Dennis) Brown, Wausau; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two sisters: Ardith Woller, Merrill, and Helen Willems, GreenBay and one brother, Charles Oleson,...
Michael Kipp
Sep 21, 2006
Michael Kipp 56, Wausau, died Thursday, September 21, 2006 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. He was born May 10, 1950 in Marshfield, son of the late Edward and Mildgitha (Koenig) Kipp. Mike worked at the Northern Valley Workshop. Among his many interests, he enjoyed books, cleaning and was an avid sports fan, especially fond of golf, football and tennis....
Alfred O. Friedrich
Sep 19, 2006
Alfred O. Friedrich 94, Edgar died Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at Colonial Center , Colby. He was born December 17, 1911 in Dortmound, Germany, son of the late Herman and Bertha (Schon) Friedrich, Germany. On February 17, 1932 he married Esther Henke in Minneapolis, Minn. She preceded him in death on April 26, 1998. Alfred attended school in Germany for...
Chad E. Molstad
Sep 17, 2006
Chad E. Molstad 36, Weston, died Sunday, September 17, 2006. He was born August 28, 1970 in Thief River Falls, Minn., son of Earl Molstad, Wausau and Linda (Barrow) Molstad, Schofield. On October 12, 1996, he married Cassandra Przybylski at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. She survives. Chad was a 1989 graduate of Mosinee High School. For two years, he...
Norbert A. Bergs
Sep 17, 2006
Many of you knew our dad, Norbert A. Bergs. He passed away Sunday afternoon, September 17th, with his wife, Dolores and son, Peter, at his side following a lingering chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Often times these past couple months, he would point to Heaven and say, "He knows when it will be my time". Our Dad had a strong faith...
Michael A. Hall
Sep 16, 2006
Michael A. Hall 91, Marathon, died Saturday September 16, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 24, 1915 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Leonard and Josephine (Mucha) Hall. On September 10, 1941, he married Dorinda Dalske at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. Through the years, he had been employed at Marathon Electric,...
Milton F. Kubichek
Sep 16, 2006
Milton F. Kubichek 81, Weston, died Saturday September 16, 2006 at his home. He was born August 19, 1925, in Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Jacob and Anna (Fidler) Kubichek. On January 20, 1951, he married Myrtle E. Freiboth at Grace Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Corps from...
Donald J. Weiler
Sep 16, 2006
Donald J. Weiler 73, Athens, died Saturday, September 16, 2006 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born July 20, 1933 in the town of Bern son of the late Sebastian and Anna (Post) Weiler. On December 5, 1951 he married Alice Kremsreiter at St. John Catholic Church, Wuertzburg. She survives. For...
Elnora Beck
Sep 10, 2006
Elnora Beck Elnora Gertrude Erna (Otto) Beck, 90, Wausau, died Sunday, September 10, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born March 11, 1916 in Wausau, daughter of the late Paul and Minna Otto. Elnora was baptized on April 23, 1916 and confirmed on March 24, 1929 at St. Stephen Lutheran...
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,...
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