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.
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...
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...
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