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.

Michael Kipp

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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