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.
William M. Trantow
Apr 15, 2006
William M. Trantow 53, Wausau, passed away Saturday April 15, 2006 at his home, following a battle with cancer. He was born October 7, 1952, in Wausau, son of Mary (Muzynoski) Trantow, Wausau, and the late Merlin Trantow. On May 21, 1977, he married Mary Ann DeJong at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. After graduating from North Central...
Lynette L. Albrecht
Apr 9, 2006
Lynette "Lynnie" Laura Albrecht 55, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday morning, April 9, 2006 at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. Lynn was born on September 30, 1950 in Wausau, the daughter of devoted parents Lawrence & Vera Gantner, who survive and continue to live in the same Wausau home they...
George M. Garske
Apr 9, 2006
George M. Garske 84, Marathon, died Sunday, April 9, 2006 at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born May 26, 1921 in Wausau, son of the late George and Anna (Karlen) Garske. On October 16, 1943, he married Marian Rebernick at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. During World War II,...
Lydia Thuot
Apr 8, 2006
Lydia Thuot 97, Athens, died Saturday, April 8, 2006 at Harmony Living Centers LLC, Wausau. She was born September 14, 1908 in Tuchin, Ukraine, during the 1908 "potato season" to the late Frederick and Frederica (Radke) Roesler, who emigrated with Lydia to Athens in 1910. Sawmills, farming, taking in boarders and washing clothes supported them and their seven children. Lydia...
Anthony L. Szemborski Sr
Apr 6, 2006
Anthony L. "Tony" Szemborski Sr. 80, 805 Second Street, Marathon, died Thursday, April 6, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 12, 1925 in Marathon, son of the late John and Isabelle (Hilber) Szemborski. On April 17, 1948 he married Esther Ruplinger at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She preceded him in death on April 14, 1998. Tony...
Joanne Lynn Koshalek
Apr 5, 2006
Joanne Lynn Koshalek Joanne Lynn Koshalek, 62, a former Wausau resident passed away suddenly, April 5, 2006 at her residence in Fayetteville, Georgia. Joanne was born in Wausau on July 2, 1943, the daughter of the late Evelyn (Walters) and Alfred Koshalek. Joanne moved to Fayetteville, Georgia, in May of 2005 to be with her extended family; Pawel & Misha...
Tekla M. Garski
Apr 4, 2006
Tekla M. Garski 90, Wausau, died Tuesday, April 4, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born August 6, 1915 in Polonia, daughter of the late Charles and Mathilda (Pawelski) Garski. Survivors include one brother, Stanley (Angie) Garski, Wausau; her niece, Pat (Kenny) Kostroski, Wausau; and many...
Rudolph C. Hanke
Apr 4, 2006
Rudolph "Carl" Hanke 70, 811 E. Thomas Street, Wausau died Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born December 1, 1935 in the town of Hamburg, son of the late Herman and Lucia (Thurs) Hanke. On April 27, 1957 he married Ramona Roeder at St. Peter Lutheran Church,...
Margaret Klein
Apr 1, 2006
Margaret Klein 92, Wausau, died Saturday April 1, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 13, 1913 in Bevent, daughter of the late Roman and Dora (Lepinski)Woytasik. On October 5, 1946, she married Henry Klein at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, Bevent. He preceded her in death in 1973. Margaret was a homemaker and also did housework for others,...
Evelyn A. Borski
Mar 31, 2006
Evelyn A. Borski 87, Wausau, died Friday, March 31, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 19, 1918 in Stevens Point, daughter of the late Max and Verna (Lewendowski) Kruziki. On August 30, 1939, she married Chester Borski in Stevens Point. He preceded her in death on February 23, 1961. Evelyn worked as a custodian for the Wausau...
Sylvia H. Wadzinski
Mar 30, 2006
Sylvia H. Wadzinski 96, Rothschild, died Thursday March 30, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 10, 1909, in Rib Falls, daughter of the late Henry and Hermine (Graebel) Harder. She married Louis J. Wadzinski in 1928. He preceded her in death. Sylvia was a homemaker and full time...
Shirley M. Laws
Mar 29, 2006
Shirley "Charlie" M. (Carney) Laws, 66, Merrill, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 12, 1939 in Wausau, daughter of the late Arthur F. and Sophie (Sewacki) Carney. For the past 25 years, she was employed with Church Mutual Insurance Company in Merrill. Shirley...
Lucille J. Waldhart
Mar 29, 2006
Lucille J. Waldhart 88, 1517 Cleveland Avenue, Wausau died Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 17, 1917 in Abbotsford daughter of the late George and Emma (Ulrich) Schultz. On January 20, 1945 she married Raymond "Shorty" Waldhart in Dorchester. He preceded her in death on August 4, 1982. Lucy was a homemaker. She enjoyed...
Diane M. Rader
Mar 29, 2006
Diane Mary Rader (LaMere), 69, died on March 29, 2006 , at Wausau Hospital. She was born on December 28, 1936, in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Alfred and Mae (Linnihan) LaMere. She was married to Larry William Rader on September 16, 1961, at St. Andrew Catholic Church, St. Paul, MN, by Thomas O'Connor, S.J. She is survived by seven...
Eldon R. Berg
Mar 29, 2006
Eldon "Butch" R. Berg 58, Wausau, died Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 22, 1947 in Rhinelander, son of the late Albert and Dorthea (Kelsey) Berg. He served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany. For the past 33 years, he was employed with Green Bay Packaging, Wausau. Survivors include, three sisters, Dorothy Hazelquist,...
Louis Wimmer
Mar 28, 2006
Louis Wimmer Sr. 81, Wausau, died Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at his home. He was born Sept. 25, 1924, in Schofield, son of the late Henry and Mathilda Zinser. When he was two years old, he was orphaned and raised by the late Joseph and Mary Wimmer. On Aug. 16, 1947, he married Shirley Dietsch at St. Mary Catholic Church,...
George R. Jablonski
Mar 28, 2006
George R. Jablonski 78, town of Wausau, died Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at his home. He was born April 11, 1927 in Wausau, son of the late John and Laura (Seefeldt) Jablonski. On October 29, 1952, he married Uldene "Tootie" Grosskreutz at St. John Catholic Church in Edgar. She survives. George served in the U.S. Army in Italy during World...
Edwin J. Bauer
Mar 27, 2006
Edwin J. Bauer 81, Wausau died Monday, March 27, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 15, 1924 in Marathon City, son of the late Rudolph and Elizabeth (Michlig) Bauer. On September 25, 1948 he married Josephine Grendzinski at St. Hedwig Catholic Church in Thorp. She survives. During World...
Irma Lenhard
Mar 27, 2006
Irma Lenhard 85, formerly of 487 Kreutzer Street, Athens, died Monday March 27, 2006 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at Northside Elder Estates in Stratford. She was born October 28, 1920 in the town of Wien, daughter of the late Fred and Emma (Syring) Garbrecht. On September 26, 1942 she married Emery Lenhard at St. John Lutheran...
Grace I. Witter
Mar 26, 2006
Grace I. Witter 91, Wausau, formerly of Milwaukee, died Sunday, March 26, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 14, 1915 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late William and Edna (Wolff) Schmitz. On April 20, 1955 she married Jerry Witter in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death. Grace designed floral arrangements for the family owned Schmitz Floral Shop...
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