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.
Delores L. Baerenwald
Jun 21, 2006
Delores L. Baerenwald 74, Wausau, died Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was a homemaker. Survivors include, one daughter, Jeanette (Mark) Dahm, Tualatin, Ore.; three sons, David (Fiance Marcie LaRocke) Baerenwald, Wausau, Steve (Patty) Baerenwald, Medford and John Baerenwald, Wausau; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and one sister,...
Thomas L. Birkholz
Jun 20, 2006
Thomas L. "Tom" Birkholz 71, 1806 Stark Street, Wausau, died Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 21, 1934 in Wausau, son of the late Walter and Hildred (Hannousek) Birkholz. On August 24, 1963 he married Anne Jakubowski at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Tom worked at Marathon Electric Corp. for more than...
Lloyd William Sala
Jun 19, 2006
Lloyd W. Sala 73, Wausau, died Monday, June 19, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 17, 1932 in Wausau, son of the late Myron and Arlene (Melang) Sala. On February 11, 1956, he married Patricia Bretl at Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. She preceded him in death on January 6, 2004. He served in...
Angeline Phylis Lemmer
Jun 19, 2006
Angeline Phylis Lemmer Angeline Phylis Lemmer, 67, of Wausau died Monday, June 19, 2006 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Angie was born May 12, 1939 to the late Leo and Angeline Sczygelski in the town of Scott. She married Ronald Lemmer (who survives) on April 25, 1959 in Marathon City. She was always smiling, friendly, and welcoming. She...
Owen John Bailey
Jun 16, 2006
Owen John Bailey, 84, Wausau, died peacefully at home on June 16, 2006, after an extended illness. He was born March 25, 1922 in Shovel Lake, Minn. to Thomas and Ella (Lewis) Bailey. He married Sharon Dudley, Dec. 31, 1964; Sisseton, So. Dak. He was a retired Social Studies teacher from Wausau Public Schools. He taught at Horace Mann and...
Elroy E. Goetsch
Jun 16, 2006
Elroy E. Goetsch 94, Wausau, died Friday June 16, 2006 at his home. He was born March 12, 1912 in Wausau, son of the late Otto C. and Bertha (Luedtke) Goetsch. On October 17, 1936 he married Ruth Goodermote in Memoninee, Michigan. She preceded him in death in 1998. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a painter. Survivors...
Richard A. Devore
Jun 16, 2006
Richard A. "Rick" DeVore 39, 5414 Schmultzer St., Apt #5 Schofield, died Friday, June 16, 2006 at his home. Rick worked for Goodwill Industry in Weston. Survivors include his wife Tammy DeVore, Schofield, one son, Brandon DeVore, Newton, Iowa, his mother Shirley (Gary) Erickson, Altoon, Iowa, his father, Ivan (Linda) DeVore, Newton, Iowa, one brother Monte DeVore, Oakdale, Iowa along...
Dennis S. Ostrowski
Jun 15, 2006
Dennis S. Ostrowski 74, 1262 Koskey Road, Hatley, died Thursday June 15, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 3, 1931, in Hatley, son of the late Barney and Pearl (Jagler) Ostrowski. In September 1955, he married Loretta Jozwiak at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. She preceded him in death. He then married Margaret Cherek on October 28,...
Donna M. Witucki
Jun 15, 2006
Donna M. Witucki 33, 407 Sandy Lane, Mosinee, died Thursday, June 15, 2006 at her home. She was born December 13, 1972 in Wausau, daughter of Edward and Betty (Thanig) Witucki, Wausau. Donna was a homemaker. She had a great interest in music, spending time with her family, taking long walks and going out to the movies. Donna cherished the...
Carlton L. Zager
Jun 11, 2006
Carlton L. Zager 80, 3312 Terrace Court #14, Wausau, died Sunday June 11, 2006 at Harmony Living Center, Wausau. He was born September 6, 1925 in Oshkosh, son of the late Leo and Anna (Wickert) Zager. Carlton and June were married for 30 years until her death in 1994. Carlton worked as a carpenter for more than 25 years and...
Sharon A. Knorr
Jun 10, 2006
Sharon A. Knorr 49, Athens, died Saturday June 10, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born July 31, 1956, in Wausau, daughter of Dolores (Wielock) Knorr, Athens and the late Donald Knorr. Sharon had been employed at Securitas Security Services, Schofield. Among her favorite things to do were reading, crocheting, watching sports, baking and shopping. Survivors include her mother,...
Nicholas Karlen
Jun 9, 2006
Nicholas "Nick" J. Karlen 74, Poniatowski, died Friday June 9, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 23, 1932 in Wausau, son of the late Ignatz "Nick" and Rose (Ritter) Karlen. On May 19, 1973, he married Mary (Princl) Wisnewski at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. She survives. For 27 years, Nick owned and operated Karlen's Bulldozing and...
Julianna B. Gruszecki
Jun 9, 2006
Julianna B. Gruszecki 86, formerly of Chicago, died Friday June 9, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 17, 1920, in Chicago, daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline (Waligora) Smagon. On February 1, 1947, she married Joseph Gruszecki in Chicago. He preceded her in death in 1973. Prior...
Patrick A. Olson
Jun 7, 2006
Patrick A. Olson 39, Marathon, died unexpectedly Wednesday June 7, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 10, 1966, in Milwaukee, son of Dennis Olson, Greenwood and Audrey Olsen, Loyal. On June 10, 1989, he married Susan Miller in Loyal. She survives. A 1985 graduate of Loyal High School, Patrick joined the National Guard in 1988 and attended...
Dorothy L. Mcewen
Jun 1, 2006
Dorothy L. McEwen 94, formerly of Wausau, died Thursday, June 1, 2006 at St. Claire's Hospital, Weston. Dorothy was a homemaker and also worked at Sears for many years. No services will be held. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of arrangements. Funeral Home Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home-East 1302 Sixth Street Wausau, WI 54403
Blake William Karlen
May 29, 2006
Blake William Karlen, infant son of Jessica Wilson, Johnson Creek and Russ Karlen, Edgar, was born to life, April 27, 2006 and born to eternal life, May 29, 2006 in Madison. Survivors include, his parents; his maternal grandparents, Cindy Morgan and Kelly Morgan, all of Johnson Creek and Wallace (Linda) Wilson, Sun Prairie; his paternal grandparents, Cynthia and Ozzie Karlen,...
Arnold E. Marks
May 27, 2006
Arnold E. Marks 96, Wausau, died Saturday May 27, 2006 at his home under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born June 25, 1909 in Big Falls, son of the late Adam and Augusta (Busse) Marks. On November 23, 1937, he married Mabel Knaak in Birnamwood. She preceded him in death. Arnold was a rural school...
Thomas E. Engels
May 26, 2006
Thomas E. Engels Sr. 75, 6300 Birch Street, Schofield, died Friday May 26, 2006 at the Hospice House, Wausau. Prior to his retirement, Thomas was the owner and operator of the former Wausau Pest Control, Wausau. He was a Veteran of the US Army serving in the Korean War. Survivors include a daughter, Linda (Fernando) Abundiz, Schofield, a son, Tom...
Jeffrey M. Hollman
May 25, 2006
Jeffrey M. Hollman 51, 3807 Troy Street, Wausau, died Thursday, May 25, 2006 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House. He was born August 23, 1954 in Wausau son of Milton and Marjorie (Wesenick) Hollman, Wausau. Jeff worked as a technician at the postal service center in Kronenwetter for over 14 years. Some of...
Odhiambo W. Okite
May 25, 2006
Odhiambo W. Okite 62, Wausau, died Thursday May 25, 2006, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 12, 1943, in Rusinga Island, Kenya, son of the late Wilson and Joan (Omolo) Okite. On October 24, 1967, he married Carol Ann Blanc in Arlington, Virginia. Odhiambo studied at Kisii Secondary School; Inter-American University, Puerto Rico; Wheaton Graduate School of Theology,...
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