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.
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...
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...
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