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.
Dorothy G. Lund
Jan 18, 2007
Dorothy G. Lund 89, died Thursday, January 18, 2007, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 31, 1917, in Winona, Minn., daughter of the late Herman and Anna (Slugeski) Hoge. She married Vernon B. Lund. He preceded her in death on August 20, 2003. Through the years, Dorothy collected stamps and different types of money. In her earlier years...
Virginia M. Thornton
Jan 18, 2007
Virginia Thornton 85, Wausau, formerly of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin died Thursday, January 18, 2007 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born June 7, 1921 in Prairie du Chien, daughter of the late Walter and Florence (Kellogg) Williams. On April 4, 1938 she married Harold Thornton...
Ella M. Lafontaine
Jan 17, 2007
Ella M. LaFontaine 95, Athens, died Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. She was born December 26, 1911 in the town of Johnson, daughter of the late Richard and Mathilda (Burger) Hanneman. On November 7, 1942, she married former Phillips resident Philip LaFontaine at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He preceded her in death on June 29,...
Virginia C. Campbell
Jan 16, 2007
Virginia C. Campbell 90, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 16, 2007, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 2, 1916, in Racine, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Wiley O. and Jennie C. (Matson) Puckett. She married Kenneth L. Campbell on December 10, 1937, at the Methodist Church in Wausau. He preceded her in death on June 8, 1998. Virginia was...
Florence P. Burek
Jan 15, 2007
Florence P. Burek 95, Wausau, died Monday January 15, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born July 8, 1911, in Wausau, daughter of the late Thomas and Sadie (Sniegoski) Burek. Florence was a graduate of St. Michael Grade School, Wausau High School and the Marathon County Normal School. For 43 years she had been employed by Marathon County retiring...
Marvin H. Lucht
Jan 15, 2007
Marvin H. Lucht 62, 2809 Hubbill Avenue., Wausau, died Monday, January 15, 2007 at his home. He was born April 11, 1944 in Antigo, son of the late Hilbert and Renata (Kolpack) Lucht. On May 16, 1970 he married June Warpehoski at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. She survives. Marvin was employed with 3M Co. in Wausau for over 12...
Leah Marie Knab
Jan 15, 2007
Leah M. Knab 84, Athens, died Monday, January 15, 2007 unexpectedly at home. She was born December 19, 1922 in Stetsonville, daughter of the late Edna Liberty. On December 19, 1941 she married Kasper W. Knab in Hamburg and they recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. He survives. Leah worked as a caregiver for nursing homes for many years and...
Marian A. Garske
Jan 13, 2007
Marian A. Garske 86, Marathon, died Saturday January 13, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 28, 1920, in Mosinee, daughter of the late Anton and Mary (Prahl) Rebernick. On October 16, 1943, she married George Garske at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death April 9, 2006. For a brief time, Marian had worked...
Jo Ann Ford
Jan 12, 2007
Jo Ann Ford 70, Wausau, died Friday, January 12, 2007 surrounded by her loving family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 30, 1936 in North Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late John and Helen (Gesky) Opitz. Jo Ann was an excellent seamstress and loved sewing and needlepoint. For many years, she worked for the Lake County Courthouse in...
Geraldine Drake
Jan 11, 2007
Geraldine Drake 69, Wausau, died Thursday, January 11, 2007 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Survivors include her children, Jerome Ziebell, California, Don Ziebell, California, Angela Drake, Wausau; five grandchildren, Christine and Samantha Neu, Emma, Dylan, and Isabel Drake; one great grandson, Jaxon Neu; two brothers, Dale (Joann) Ziebell, Wausau, Jim Ziebell, Wausau and other relatives and friends. Graveside services...
Florence S. Rapp
Jan 7, 2007
Florence S. Rapp 91, Wausau, died Sunday, January 7, 2007 at her home. She was born August 14, 1915 in Wisconsin, daughter of the late Frederick and Anna (Thums) Rapp. Florence was a custodian at Franklin Elementary School in Wausau for many years, until her retirement. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America. Survivors include two sisters,...
Herbert J. Hoffman
Jan 5, 2007
Herbert J. Hoffman 95, Wausau, died Friday, January 5, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau. He was born August 6, 1911 in Marathon City, son of the late Henry and Lolma (Nolden) Hoffman. On September 4, 1948 he married Helen Voeltner. She survives. Herbert served in the Army during World War II and was also a member of the Veterans...
Alice O. Nagel
Jan 5, 2007
Alice O. Nagel 87, Edgar, died Friday January 5, 2007, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. She was born January 16, 1919, in the town of Frankfort, daughter of the late Fred and Martha (Walters) Burow. On December 30, 1941, she married Edward Nagel at St. John Lutheran Church ELCA, Edgar. He preceded her in death June 18, 1971. Alice was...
Eleanor M. Mueller
Jan 4, 2007
Eleanor M. Mueller 67, Edgar, died Thursday January 4, 2007 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau after a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born April 19, 1939, in Edgar, daughter of the late John and Esther (Petri) Lallathin. On July 4, 1959, she married Elgart Mueller in Edgar. He survives. Eleanor was a homemaker and enjoyed listening to...
Florian M. Pergolski
Jan 4, 2007
Florian M. Pergolski 91, Wausau, died Thursday, January 4, 2007 at Harmony Living Center, Wausau. He was born April 27, 1915 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Anna (Kuharski) Pergolski. On August 21, 1940 he married Emmeline Baranowski in Hatley. She preceded him in death November 3, 1997. Florian was a veteran of the United States Army stationed...
Beverly A. Shidell
Jan 2, 2007
Beverly A. Shidell 64, 1821 N. 4th Avenue, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 17, 1942 in Wausau, daughter of the late George and Mary (Fitch) Shidell. Beverly worked as a kitchen assistant at the former Memorial Hospital from 1957 to 1970. She was also employed at Stone Crest Motel, Sambo's, Log...
Patrick G. Rauen Sr
Jan 2, 2007
Patrick G. Rauen Sr. 70, 1912 9th Avenue, Edgar, died Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at his home. He was born March 17, 1936 in Wausau, son of Marie (Karlen) Rauen and the late Myron Rauen. On July 13, 1957 he married Joann Stencil at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. She survives. Patrick and Joann farmed in the town of Rib...
Helen J. Heisler
Dec 28, 2006
Helen J. Heisler 99, died Tuesday, December 26, 2006 at Health Care & Rehab of Sanford, Florida. She was born November 18, 1907 in the town of Maine, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Etzler) Koppa. In 1931 she married Alfred A. Giese who was a well known organist in Wausau and the surrounding area. He preceded her in...
Minna E. Usadel
Dec 27, 2006
Minna E. Usadel 97, Wausau, formerly of Edgar, was born to eternal life Wednesday, December 27, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Stone Crest, Wausau. She was born February 24, 1909 near Stratford, youngest daughter of the late Otto and Emma (Bauman) Usadel. Minna graduated from Edgar High School and furthered her education at the...
Harold J. Schumacher
Dec 27, 2006
Harold J. Schumacher 74, Marathon, died Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services surrounded by his loving wife, children, grandchildren and sister. He was born November 4, 1932, in Marathon, son of the late John and Marie (Ruplinger) Schumacher. On June 24, 1961, he married Mary Ellen Knauf at St....
