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 J. Laffin
Mar 9, 2006
Dorothy J. Laffin 96, town of Hewitt, died Thursday, March 9, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born May 16, 1909 in the town of Harrison, daughter of the late George and Eloise (Croterfield) Hunt. On June 15, 1932, she married Arthur W. Laffin in Antigo. He preceded her in...
Raymond L. Strasser
Mar 8, 2006
Raymond L. Strasser 96, Wausau, died Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. He was born May 23, 1909 in Edgar, son of the late Fred and Mary (Kania) Strasser. On October 21, 1931, he married Esther Kleinschmidt in Edgar. She preceded him in death on March 21, 1998. Ray was employed for many years...
Duane E. Buntrock
Mar 8, 2006
Duane E. Buntrock 68, 312 Moreland Ave., Schofield, died Weds. March 8, 2006 at his home, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born November 5, 1937 in Merrill, son of the late Harry and Olga (Oestreich) Buntrock. On August 10, 1991, he married Judith Singer in Wausau. She survives. A veteran of the US Air...
Mary M. Weber
Mar 8, 2006
Mary M. Weber 95, formerly of 500 Grand Avenue, Wausau, died Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 1, 1910 in the town of Rolling, Langlade County, Wis., daughter of the late Anton and Rosa (Fuchs) Weber. On March 4, 1935, she married John Weber at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Aniwa. He preceded her in...
Stella C. Sikorski
Mar 7, 2006
Stella C. Sikorski 87, 930 S. 19th Ave., Wausau, died Tuesday March 7, 2006 at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born February 15, 1919 in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late August and Emma (Stencil) Urmanski. On February 28, 1938, she married Mark J. Sekorski in Poniatowski. He preceded her in death May 10, 1968. Prior to...
Elda P. Bonvincin
Mar 5, 2006
Elda P. Bonvincin 94, Wausau, Wis., died Sunday, March 5, 2006 at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. She was born June 1, 1912 in Hibbing, Minn., daughter of the late Hannibal and Anna Bonvincin. Elda grew up in Hibbing Minnesota, and earned her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Minnesota. She furthered her education earning her Master of Arts...
Elda P Bonvincin
Mar 5, 2006
Elda P. Bonvincin 93, Wausau, died Sunday, March 5, 2006 at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. She was born June 1, 1912 in Hibbing, Minn., daughter of the late Hannibal and Anna Bonvincin. Elda grew up in Hibbing Minnesota, and earned her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Minnesota. She furthered her education earning her Master of Arts degree...
Donald L. Nickel
Mar 4, 2006
Donald L. Nickel 66, Wausau, died Saturday March 4, 2006 at his home. He was born June 28, 1939 in Wausau, son of the late Leslie and Esther (Schuetze) Nickel. On February 5, 1985 he married Diana Sydow. She survives. Donald had been employed as an Environmental Technician with Wausau Papers, Brokaw, retiring after 37 years of service. Among his...
Mary E. Lella
Mar 1, 2006
Mary "Betty" E. Lella 93, Wausau, died Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born January 2, 1913 in Houston, Texas, daughter of the late Clare and Josephine Linscott. On June 5, 1948, she married Henry J. Lella at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on December 4, 1989. Among her many...
Lucille Manecke
Mar 1, 2006
Lucille Manecke 93, Wausau, died Weds. March 1, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born June 20, 1912, in Wausau, daughter of the late August and Ida (Strege) Bohm. She married Lloyd Manecke. He preceded her in death. Lucille was a homemaker. Survivors include four nieces...
Dorothy F. Klimek-Pabst
Feb 26, 2006
Dorothy F. Klimek-Pabst 96, Wausau, died Sunday, February 26, 2006 at her home. She was born February 3, 1910 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Vincent and Frances Czechanski. Dorothy was employed in the accounting department at both Sears and J.C. Penney, Wausau, where she retired after many years of service. Survivors include four children, Robert (Nancy) Klimek, Merrill,...
Don A. Schwerin
Feb 25, 2006
Don A. Schwerin 61, 2428 Rainbow Drive, Kronenwetter, died unexpectedly Saturday, February 25, 2006 at Shawano Medical Center. He was born April 1, 1944 in Waukesha, son of the late Herbert and Margaret (Schneider) Schwerin. On April 24, 1965 he married Karen Berndt in Cedarburg. She survives. Don worked for many years at Wausau Chemical. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and...
Roger W. Messerschmidt
Feb 23, 2006
Roger W. Messerschmidt 1303 Ivy Lane, Wausau died Thursday, February 23, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 1, 1942 in Merrill, son of the late Hubert and Ruth (Baumann) Messserschmidt. On June 25, 1966 he married Pat Mealey at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau....
Myron L. Simonson
Feb 23, 2006
Myron L. Simonson 82, 902 McIndoe Street, Wausau died Thursday, February 23, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 26, 1923 in Wausau, son of the late Myron and Gertrude (Dionne) Simonson. On March 20, 1948 he married Joyce O. Nelson in Milwaukee. She survives. Myron worked at the...
Henry E. Wix
Feb 21, 2006
Henry E. Wix 84, Wausau, died Tuesday February 21, 2006 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born July 11, 1921 in Stratford, son of the late Arthur and Marie (Kieffer) Wix. On June 7, 1947, he married Selvina Zieglmeier at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Prior to...
Verna M. Strohm
Feb 21, 2006
Verna M. Strohm 85, formerly of 3662 Hollywood Road, Marathon, died Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born November 8, 1920 in Ashland, daughter of the late Walter and Alice (Danish) Carpenter. On March 16, 1946 she married John Strohm in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death in 1987. Verna was a...
Margaret Hoersch
Feb 20, 2006
Margaret Hoersch 83, 2400 Marshall Street, Wausau, died Monday, February 20, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born July 14, 1922 in Marshfield, daughter of the late John and Barbara (Brunner) Straka. On November 27, 1946 she married Clarence Hoersch in Aniwa. He preceded her in death on September 17,...
Pang Ge Thao
Feb 18, 2006
Pang Ge Thao 69, Wausau, died Saturday, February 18, 2006 in Mpls. He was a Captain/Commander in the US Army receiving the Purple Heart. Pang Ge Thao was the first to open an office serving the Hmong community with the Mayor in Wausau. Survivors include his wife, May Chou Chang; eight sons, Pao, Pang, Per, Johnathan, Paul, Mark, David &...
Bertha Reinhart
Feb 18, 2006
Bertha Reinhart 95, 5606 Evergreen Road, Wausau, died Saturday February 18, 2006 at her home. She was born January 9, 1911, in the town of Rib Mountain, daughter of the late William and Lena Beyer. She married Harvey Reinhart on June 22, 1938 in Wausau. He preceded her in death December 22, 1994. Bertha was a homemaker and a member...
Frank J. Duskey
Feb 15, 2006
Frank J. Duskey 93, formerly of Edwards Street, Wausau, died Weds. February 15, 2006 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. He was born March 1, 1912, in Wausau, son of the late John and mary (Martsinski) Duskey. He married Adeline (Severson) Knippel in June 1954. She preceded him in death December 1, 1996. Frank was employed at Crestline...
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