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.
Bryce J. Hodgkins
Feb 14, 2007
Bryce J. Hodgkins 2 year old son of Bryan and Karla Hodgkins, 1811 Orchid Ct., Wausau, died Weds. February 14, 2007 at Fairview University Hospital, Minneapolis, Minn. Bryan and Karla welcomed Bryce to his earthly home on September 9, 2004, in Wausau. Throughout Bryce's illness and treatment, he remained a bright spark of love and a promise for the future....
Leona A. (Wadinski) Ritger
Feb 12, 2007
Leona A. (Wadinski) Ritger 78, 1215 LeMessurier St., Wausau, died February 12, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 21, 1928 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Leo and Clara (Pospyhalla) Wadinski. On September 3, 1951 she married Philip Ritger at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. He survives. Working for twenty-three years as a school...
Martin W. R. Stark
Feb 10, 2007
Martin Wilhelm Rudolph Stark 91, town of Hamburg, died Saturday, February 10, 2007 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Cedar Ridge Elder Services, Weston. He was born February 13, 1915 in the town of Berlin. On December 16, 1944, he married Leona Hoeppner in the town of Stettin. She preceded him in death on October 26,...
Adrianna Marie Froom
Feb 10, 2007
Adrianna Marie Froom infant daughter of Alyssa Froom, Wausau, was born into eternal life Saturday, February 10, 2007 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born December 4, 2006 in Wausau. Survivors include, her mother, Alyssa Froom, Wausau; maternal grandparents, Lisa Froom, Merrill and Jack Froom, Ringle; maternal great grandparents, Leo Sann Jr., Wausau, Dorothy (Edward) Polley, Weston and Jack...
Marie E. Krebsbach
Feb 10, 2007
Marie E. Krebsbach 78, 176 Blueberry Rd, Edgar died Saturday, February 10, 2007 at home. She was born September 2, 1928 in the town of Wien, daughter of the late Bruno and Margaret (Sazama) Dahlke. On September 8, 1947 she married Edmund Krebsbach at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. He preceded her in death in 2002. Being a homemaker and...
Dorothy L. Brown
Feb 8, 2007
Dorothy L. Brown 90, town of Frankfort, died Thursday, February 8, 2007 at Continental Nursing Home, Abbotsford. She was born November 23, 1916 in the town of Johnson, daughter of the late Edwin and Augusta (Bahr) McKee. On May 27, 1939, she married Herbert Brown in Wausau. He preceded her in death on October 13, 1980. Dorothy was a homemaker,...
Helen I. Potts
Feb 8, 2007
Helen I. Potts 86, 2400 Marshall Street, Wausau, died Thursday February 8, 2007, at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born April 23, 1920 in Cherokee, daughter of the late John and Veronica (Hurak) Kralcik. On April 15, 1942, she married Alfred F. Potts at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Milan. He preceded her in death January 31, 2003. Helen...
Peter L. Andreshak
Feb 4, 2007
Peter L. Andreshak 74, 3718 Troy Street, Wausau, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 23, 1932 in Wausau, son of the late Leo and Burga (Fruechtl) Andreshak. Peter was a mail carrier in the Wausau area for many years. He enjoyed traveling abroad, especially many trips to Germany and always looked forward...
Anthony J. Nikolai
Feb 2, 2007
Anthony "Tony" J. Nikolai 91, was called to his heavenly rest Friday, February 2, 2007 at Cedar Ridge Elder Service, Schofield under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with dementia. He was born November 25, 1915 in Montello, son of the late Joseph and Helen (Marquardt) Nikolai. On...
Doris E. Teske
Feb 1, 2007
Doris E. Teske 72, 15657 Rainbow Drive, Hamburg, died Thursday, February 1, 2007, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 7, 1934 daughter of the late Leonard and Erma (Harder) Juhlke. She married James H. Teske. He preceded her in death. Doris and her late husband James farmed in the town of Berlin since their marriage. Survivors include her...
Alfred W. Peter
Jan 31, 2007
Alfred "Al" W. Peter, 74, Wausau, died Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 2, 1932 in Deer Creek, Wis., son of the late Henry and Freida (Weinke) Peter. Alfred farmed in Wisconsin for many years and retired as a truck driver. Among his many interests, he enjoyed fishing. Survivors include, six children, Robert (Jackie)...
Delores M. Rothmeyer
Jan 28, 2007
Delores M. Rothmeyer 77, Wausau, died Sunday, January 28, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 31, 1929 in Wausau, daughter of the late Fabian and Margaret (Berna) Kolter. On November 16, 1946 she married Derold Rothmeyer at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. They recently celebrated their 60th anniversary. He survives. Delores was a homemaker and in her...
Robert C. Goldbach
Jan 25, 2007
Robert C. Goldbach, 72, of Marathon, Rhinelander and St. Pete Beach, Florida, died Thursday, January 25, 2007, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a courageous battle with a rare form of leukemia. He was born May 8, 1934 in Wausau to the late Joseph and Anna (Dalsky) Goldbach. Because his parents both died during his pre-school years, he was raised by...
Rubert Sandholm
Jan 23, 2007
Rubert "Sandy" J. Sandholm 86, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at his home surrounded by his loving family, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born January 23, 1921 in Wausau, son of the late Rubert C. and Hattie H. (Vladick) Sandholm. On June 9, 1941, he married Betty J. Hunger in Iowa. She...
Patricia M. Zygmant
Jan 22, 2007
Patricia M. Zygmant 56, 2456 County Road S, Athens, died Monday, January 22, 2007 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. Survivors include her mother, Rosemarie Zygmant, Athens, her siblings, Mary Ann (Erwin) Trauth, Athens, Rita (Daniel) Rich, Larchwood, Iowa, William (Panida) Zygmant, Canoga Park, Calif, and Josephine Jatczak, McHenry, Ill. Private family services will be held at a later...
Marvin M. Knetter
Jan 22, 2007
Marvin M. Knetter 70, 207 8th Avenue, Edgar, died Monday, January 22, 2007 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born March 7, 1936 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Joseph and Anna (Jagodzinski) Knetter. On October 20, 1956 he married Marie Franz at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She survives. Marvin worked at Marathon Electric both...
Frank J. Wisnewski
Jan 20, 2007
Frank J. Wisnewski 97, R5083 Aspen Road, Edgar died Saturday, January 20, 2007 surrounded by his loving family at the home of his son Ralph. He was born September 14, 1909 in Milwaukee, son of the late Michael and Stella (Steinke) Wisnewski. On June 24, 1940 he married Salomea "Sally" Miller at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. She preceded him...
Frank V. Walters
Jan 20, 2007
Frank V. Walters 83, T11243 N. 73rd St., Wausau, died Saturday, January 20, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 19, 1923 in the Town of Texas, son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Kaczmarek) Walters. On December 4, 1948 he married Helen Thorn in Dubuque, Iowa. She survives. Frank was a self-employed dairy farmer and electrician. He...
Ying Xiong Thao
Jan 19, 2007
Ying Xiong Thao 80, Wausau, died January 19, 2007 at her residence. She was born July 8, 1926, in Laos, daughter of Kia Chue and Mai (Yang) Xiong. She married Chia Chay Thao in Xiengkhouang, Laos. He survives her. She is survived by her husband, Chia Chay Thao; one son, Chuck (Xong) Thao, Wausau; one daughter, Ly (Kea Tou) Yang,...
Mildred A. Felch
Jan 19, 2007
Mildred A. Felch 65, 5903 Tricia Avenue, Schofield, died Friday, January 19, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a long bout with cancer. She was born July 1, 1941 in the town of Cleveland, daughter of the late Hugo and Esther (Hagen) Kipp. Millie was born from German heritage, which was evident in her love of polkas, her strong will,...
