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.
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,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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