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.
Delores M. Springer
Feb 15, 2006
Delores "Sis" Springer 70, 5041 Holstein Lane, Edgar, died Wednesday, February 15, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 10, 1935 in the town of Emmet, daughter of the late Paul and Blanche (Austin) Springer. Delores worked on the family farm all her life. She enjoyed the outdoors, raising...
Helen Klimek
Feb 14, 2006
Helen E. Klimek, 96, an avid reader and advocate for children's literacy, passed away Tuesday, February 14 of natural causes at the St. Francis Nursing Center in Newport News, VA. Helen was born July 2, 1909 in McKinley, MN to the late John and Mary Mushinski. She was educated in McKinley and Gilbert, MN, graduating from Gilbert High School and...
Mary Lou Jones
Feb 13, 2006
Mary Lou Jones 71, Merrill, formerly of Wausau, died Monday, February 13, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 19, 1934 in Illinois, daughter of the late Walter and Mildred (Wiese) McCall. Most recently, Mary Lou worked at Zion Lutheran Church as the church secretary. Among her many interests,...
Charles D. Jojade Sr
Feb 10, 2006
Charles D. Jojade Sr. 81, 1530 Pearson Street, Wausau, died Friday, February 10, 2006 at Hospice House, Wausau. He was born September 11, 1924 in Wausau, son of the late John Sr. and Hilda (Taege) Jojade. He married Florence Wiesneske on September 28, 1946 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Chuck served his country during World War II...
Phyllis E. Burgoyne
Feb 8, 2006
Phyllis E. Burgoyne 68, Wausau, died Wednesday, February 8, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 20, 1937 in Wisconsin, daughter of the late Anton and Gertrude (Koback) Engman. On February 19, 1955, she married Lloyd Burgoyne at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. He survives. Phyllis was a staff...
Carol E. Schmidt
Feb 8, 2006
Carol E. Schmidt 72, Weston, died Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at Hospice House, Wausau. She was born March 8, 1933 in Marathon County, daughter of the late Ewald and Sophie (Willner) Schmidt. Survivors include three sons, Steve (Kathy Bird) McMurtrie, Wausau, Jon (Melody) McMurtrie, Wausau and Mark (Janeen) McMurtrie, Red Wing, Minn.; one brother, Kenneth (Doris) Schmidt, Neenah; and one...
Leona A. Leitermann
Feb 8, 2006
Leona A. Leitermann 88, Wausau, died Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born April 1, 1917 in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late Fred and Anna (Doberstein) Paul. On June 1, 1935 she married Raymond Leitermann in the town of Rib Falls. He preceded her in death August 27, 1987. Leona...
Leona A. Sloan
Feb 6, 2006
Leona A. "Oney" Sloan 92, passed away Monday, February 6, 2006 at Colonial Manor and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau, where she was a resident for the past three years. She was born May 7, 1913 in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late George and Susan (Rauen) Reichl. On November 26, 1932, she married Henry G. Sloan at the former...
Rita M. Sonnentag
Feb 5, 2006
Rita M. Sonnentag 85, formerly of Edgar, died Sunday, February 5, 2006 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. She was born March 5, 1920 in Iron Mountain, Michigan, daughter of the late Albin and Florence (Oettinger) Elffors. On January 29, 1938 she married Albon Sonnentag in Laona. He preceded her in death on November 26, 1968. Prior to her...
Rosalie S. Boggs
Feb 5, 2006
Rosalie "Rosie" S. Boggs 77, Weston, died Sunday, February 5, 2006 at Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born March 10, 1928 in Waupaca, daughter of the late Albert and Lydia (Snyder) Braatz. Rosie was a homemaker, worked as a waitress for many Wausau area restaurants and retired from Fiskars after many years of employment. Following retirement, Rosie spent many...
Joseph J. Zemski
Feb 4, 2006
Joseph J. Zemski 80, Marathon, passed away Saturday February 4, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. With his children at his side, he joined our heavenly Father. He was born July 5, 1925 in the town of Marathon, son of the late Steve and Balbina (Wielock) Zemski. On June 19, 1951, he...
Dennis J. Kluck
Feb 3, 2006
Dennis J. Kluck 49, 112 W. Strowbridge St., Apt #12, Wausau died Friday, February 3, 2006 at his home. He was born September 29, 1956 in Wausau, son of the late Clarence Kluck and Irene (Hench) Kluck, Wausau. Dennis married Rosanne "Annie" Messerschmidt. She survives. Besides his wife, Rosanne "Annie" Kluck, Wausau and his mother, Irene Kluck, Wausau, survivors includes...
Shawn R. Lang-Fricke
Feb 2, 2006
LANG-FRICKE, SHAWN R. Shawn R. Lang-Fricke, age 32, of Mitchell, SD, passed away Thursday, February 02, 2006, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital, Mitchell, SD. Funeral Mass will be 11:30 AM, Monday February 6, 2006, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Marathon, WI with Rev. Joseph Diermeier officiating. Visitations will be 7 to 9 PM, Sunday, with a rosary at 7:30...
James E. Giese
Jan 30, 2006
James E. Giese 78, Athens, died early Monday morning January 30, 2006 at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. He was born February 24, 1927 in the town of Rib Falls, son of the late Edward and Ruth (Jacobitz) Giese. On September 10, 1949 he married Bernice Framke at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens. She...
Benedict H. Rodemeier
Jan 29, 2006
Benedict H. Rodemeier 85, Wausau died Sunday, January 29, 2006 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born October 1, 1920 in the town of Wausau, son of the late John and Emma (Kranz) Rodemeier. On February 4, 1949, he married Jane Schilling in Peoria, Ill. She preceded him in death on May 30, 1979. Ben was a...
Orin M. Wenzel
Jan 29, 2006
Orin M. Wenzel 88, Wausau, died Sunday, January 29, 2006 at his home. He was born December 19, 1917 in the town of Easton, son of the late Emil and Hattie (Buss) Wenzel. On May 13, 1950, he married Lois Justman in Edgar. She survives. Orin served his country in the United States Army during World War II with the...
Ethel K. Resch
Jan 28, 2006
Ethel K. Resch 96, Wausau, died Saturday, January 28, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 20, 1909 in Baraboo, daughter of the late John Henry Sr. and Catherine (Burger) Schmitz. On September 24, 1930, she married Leonard G. Resch at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her...
Adelia (Pregont) Jackson
Jan 27, 2006
Adelia (Pregont) Jackson 71, Wausau, died peacefully at her home on Friday, January 27, 2006. She was born March 24, 1934 in Wausau, daughter of the late Alexander and Adelia (Kopf) Baumann. Among her many interests, she enjoyed shopping, had a great love for animals, feeding the birds and squirrels, but most of all, she loved to spoil her granddaughters....
Erna H. Barkow
Jan 27, 2006
Erna H. Barkow 96, Wausau, formerly of Athens, died Friday, January 27, 2006 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. She was born December 13, 1909 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Thurs) Waldow. On November 1, 1930 she married Bernard Barkow in the town of Hamburg. He survives. Erna was a homemaker and...
Terry J. Harding
Jan 23, 2006
Terry J. Harding 66, R5990 Pioneer Road, Athens, died Monday, January 23, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 14, 1939 in Wausau, daughter of the late Lawrence and Florence (Graykowski) Brennan. On July 26, 1958, she married Robert Harding. He survives. Besides crocheting, reading, writing poetry, she enjoyed...
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