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.

Pauline L. Bacon

Pauline L. Bacon

May 25, 2006

Pauline L. Bacon 88, formerly of Hamburg, died Thursday, May 25, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born July 1, 1917 in Wausau, daughter of the late Louis and Sophia (Wagner) Barthels. On February 13, 1942, she married Cecil Bacon in Edgar. He preceded her in death on October 23,...

Florence N. Beese

Florence N. Beese

May 20, 2006

Florence (Horne) Beese 91, 2620 N. Sixth Street, Wausau, died Saturday, May 20, 2006, at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born November 1, 1914 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Valentine and Mary (Haubner) Amrhein. In 1935 she married Leo C. Horne. He preceded her in death in...

Mary Ann Miracle

Mary Ann Miracle

May 20, 2006

Mary Ann Miracle 90, Rothschild, died Saturday, May 20, 2006 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. She was born July 26, 1915 in Marathon County, daughter of the late Vincent and Kathryn (Woytasik) Hryniewicki. On September 16, 1939, she married Elroy E. Miracle at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. He preceded her in death on April 22, 2002....

Julie Roehrdanz

Julie Roehrdanz

May 19, 2006

Julie Roehrdanz age 82 of Wausau, passed away on May 19, 2006 Julie is survived by her husband of 60 years Clyde Roehrdanz, 1daughter and 3 sons; Sue Prewitt of NE, Brian Roehrdanz of MN, Scott Roehrdanz of CA and Jon Roehrdanz of WI, she cherished her 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Julie was a loving mother, grand mother...

Alice R. Koziel

Alice R. Koziel

May 19, 2006

Alice R. Koziel 78, Wausau, died Friday, May 19, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 6, 1927 in Racine, daughter of the late Leonard and Olga (Sundergard) Stephens. Survivors include, her husband, Leonard Koziel, Wausau; one son, Jerry Plansky, Racine; one sister, Elaine Stephens, Union Grove; three step children, Leonard (Sharon) Koziel, Mosinee, Carol (Dick) Treu, Wausau...

Julie J. Roehrdanz

Julie J. Roehrdanz

May 19, 2006

Julie J. Roehrdanz 82, 3402 Terrace Court, Wausau, died Friday, May 19, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Julie worked at Kmart in Wausau as an accountant for more than 10 years. Survivors include her husband Clyde Roehrdanz, Wausau, her children, Susan Prewitt, Brian, Scott and Jon Roehdanz, nine grandchildren and two...

Wilfred C. Kage

Wilfred C. Kage

May 18, 2006

Wilfred C. Kage 82, 3005 N. 120th Ave, Wausau., died Thursday, May 18, 2006 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. He was born November 11, 1923 in Athens, son of the late Henry and Clara (Riehle) Kage. On April 17, 1948 he married Mary Ann Bramm at Holy Redeemer...

Katherine A. Scheel

Katherine A. Scheel

May 17, 2006

Katherine A. Scheel, 94, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, May 17, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. Katherine was born September 13, 1911 in Crivitz, daughter of the late Kasmier and Marcianna Matuszak. On June 1, 1935, she married William C. Scheel in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death...

Joanne C. Weiss

Joanne C. Weiss

May 17, 2006

Joanne C. Weiss 69, 6858 Highway 97, Athens, died Wednesday, May 17, 2006 under Ministry Home Care Hospice Services at the House of Dove Hospice Home, Marshfield. She was born November 21, 1936 in Marshfield, daughter of the late Raymond and Arlene (Bell) Zahn. She was united in marriage to James Kerske on September 26, 1959 in Marshfield. He preceded...

Edna A. Skibba

Edna A. Skibba

May 17, 2006

Edna A. Skibba 75, Rib Mountain, died Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 21, 1930 in Junction City, daughter of the late Frederick and Martha (Neumann) Brown. On August 21, 1948, she married Raymond "Harry" Skibba in Stevens Point. He preceded her in death on August 12, 1998. She was employed at Wausau Insurance...

Esther M. Paszek

Esther M. Paszek

May 15, 2006

Esther M. Paszek 81, Wausau, died Monday, May 15, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born June 9, 1924 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Mallak) Matushak. On September 25, 1943, she married Stanley Paszek in the town of Cassel....

Victor "Vic" T. Augustine

Victor "Vic" T. Augustine

May 12, 2006

Victor "Vic" T. Augustine 79, Rib Mountain, died Friday May 12, 2006 at his home. He was born June 19, 1926 in Wausau, son of the late Albert and Maryianna (Mrozek) Augustine. On June 9, 1951, he married Eleanor Boruch in Wausau. She survives. For most of his working career, Victor had been employed in Car sales, retiring from Rosemurgy...

Lorraine F. Armstrong

Lorraine F. Armstrong

May 12, 2006

Lorraine F. Armstrong 79, Cornell, died Friday, May 12, 2006 at her home. She was born December 19, 1926 in Iowa, daughter of the late Matthew and Winifred O'Rourke. Survivors include, her husband, Merlyn Armstrong, Cornell; one son, Kevin (Jane) Armstrong, Barron, two daughters, Julie Ann (Steve) Armstrong, Cornell and Karen (Eliot) Lewitt, Greensboro, NC. Besides her parents, she was...

Edwin A. Kuck

Edwin A. Kuck

May 6, 2006

Edwin A. Kuck 90, 510 S. 36th Ave., Wausau, formerly of Athens, died Saturday, May 6, 2006 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born September 18, 1915 in the town of Bern, son of the late Charles and Emma (Woellner) Kuck. On November 30, 1939 he...

Wilma Zunker

Wilma Zunker

May 5, 2006

Wilma Zunker 95, formerly of 905 S. 10th Avenue, Wausau died Friday, May 5, 2006 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House. She was born November 12, 1910 in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late Otto and Helen (Schroeder) Winkert. On June 16, 1934 she married Herman Zunker at Rib Falls...

Susan K. Lom

Susan K. Lom

May 5, 2006

Susan K. Lom 61, Wausau, died Friday, May 5, 2006 in the town of Wausau. She was born September 20, 1944 in East Chicago, Indiana, the daughter of Annajean Pinto and the late George Tjernlund. On May 24, 1964, she married Thomas E. Lom in Waukegan, Ill. He preceded her in death on November 6, 2001. Survivors include, two sons,...

Alice L. Lambert

Alice L. Lambert

May 4, 2006

Alice L. Lambert 87, Wausau, died Thursday, May 4, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 31, 1918 in Tomahawk, daughter of the late Joseph A. and Laura K. Belliveau. On September 8, 1945, she married George Donald "Don" Lambert at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tomahawk. He preceded her...

Dolores M. Blume

Dolores M. Blume

May 3, 2006

Dolores M. Blume 82, 3092 Soda Creek Road, Marathon, died Sunday April 30, 2006 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Cedar Ridge, Mosinee. She was born May 21, 1923 in the town of Marathon, daughter of the late Edwin and Anna (Gassner) Volhard. On May 22, 1945, she married Alphonse W. Blume at St. Mary...

Lawrence A. Schneider

Lawrence A. Schneider

May 3, 2006

Lawrence A. Schneider 91, 3505 Ross Avenue, Schofield, died Weds. May 3, 2006 of natural causes, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 23, 1914, in Wausau, son of the late William and Mary (Knaak) Schneider. On October 30, 1937, he married Eleanor Kostka at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death December 5, 1999. Lawrence...

Sandra J. Scholl

Sandra J. Scholl

May 3, 2006

Sandra J. Scholl 65, 1105 Manson St., Wausau, died Weds. May 3, 2006 at Froedert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Milwaukee. She was born May 10, 1940, in Watertown, daughter of the late Lawrence and Margaret (Tessmann) Kugath. Sandra had been employed in secretarial positions with Wausau Insurance from 1976 until her retirement in 1999. She enjoyed collecting dolls and making doll...

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