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.
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...
Helen E. Wood
Aug 7, 2006
Helen E. Wood 95, Wausau, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 7, 2006 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wellington Place, Rib Mountain. She was born January 11, 1911 in the town of Easton, daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Lovejoy) Wood. Helen helped with household chores until the time she...
Bernadine Servi
Aug 7, 2006
Bernadine Servi 52, Wausau, died Monday August 7, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 19, 1954, in Mattoon. She married Daniel Servi. He preceded her in death December 6, 2005. Bernadine had been employed at Verizon for 32 years as a dispatch operator. She loved animals. Survivors include a sister in Appleton, a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert...
Elmer L. Sann
Aug 4, 2006
Elmer L. Sann 82, Wausau, died Friday August 4, 2006 at North Central Health Care Facilities. He was born August 31, 1923, in Wausau, son of the late Roy and Myrtle (Zweck) Sann. On July 5, 1947, he married Eidabelle Olson at First Presbyterian Church, Wausau. They recently celebrated 59 years of marriage. He served his country for four years...
Elroy A. Burgoyne
Aug 3, 2006
Elroy A. Burgoyne 75, Schofield, was released from his physical burdens to enter into eternal peace surrounded by family and friends on Thursday August 3, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 13, 1931 in Schofield, son of the late Harry and Mary (Janikowski) Burgoyne. In 1955, he married...
Bernard A. Bethke
Aug 2, 2006
Bernard A. Bethke 71, Wausau, died Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at his home. He was born April 13, 1935 in Wausau, son of the late Bernard and Goldine (Hanson) Bethke. On September 8, 1965, he married Beverly Tucker in Minnesota. She survives. Survivors include, his wife, Beverly Bethke, Wausau; two brothers, Bryan Bethke, Mosinee and Robert Bethke, Osseo; five sisters,...
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