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.
Bernard A. Bethke
Aug 2, 2006
Bernard A. Bethke 71, Wausau, died Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at his home. He was born April 13, 1935 in Wausau, son of the late Bernard and Goldine (Hanson) Bethke. On September 8, 1965, he married Beverly Tucker in Minnesota. She survives. Survivors include, his wife, Beverly Bethke, Wausau; two brothers, Bryan Bethke, Mosinee and Robert Bethke, Osseo; five sisters,...
Edward F. Witucki
Jul 31, 2006
Edward F. Witucki 70, 1439 N. 12th Avenue, Wausau, died Monday, July 31, 2006 at his home. He was born February 13, 1936 in the town of Reitbrock, son of the late Florian and Cecelia (Schreier) Witucki. On March 23, 1962 he married Betty Thanig at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. She survives. Ed enjoyed listening to Polka music and...
Luanne J. Wagner
Jul 29, 2006
LuAnne J. Wagner LuAnne Wagner joined the angels at the early age of 62, Saturday, July 29, 2006. LuAnne is survived by her husband and best friend for over 43 years, Gary (Bear) Wagner; her children, Randy and Mary Lou Wagner, Rich and Kathy Wagner, and Renee and Todd Every; her grandchildren, Cole Wagner, JamieLee Wagner, and Valerie and Gabrielle...
Benjamin L. Koppa
Jul 29, 2006
Benjamin L. Koppa 23, Oshkosh, died Saturday July 29, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital as the result of an automobile accident. He was born October 21, 1982, in Wausau, son of Jeffrey and Kathy (Krautkramer) Koppa. Ben was an Honor Student and graduate of Marathon High School, where he excelled in football, track, pole vaulting, academic decathlon and FBLA. In...
Irene H. Sekorski
Jul 29, 2006
Irene H. Sekorski 81, Edgar, died Saturday July 29, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born October 29, 1924, in Marathon, daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Murr) Hornung. On October 4, 1950, she married Florian Sekorski in Marathon. He survives. Irene had been employed at Marathon Cheese Corp., for over 26 years, retiring in 1988. Spending...
Mai Her
Jul 26, 2006
Mai Her 84, 1114 N. 5th Avenue, Wausau, died Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Mai was a homemaker. Survivors include her children, Tong Toua Yang, Wausau, Wa Lue Yang, Kansas City, Kansas, Doua Yang, Rothschild, Nor Tou Yang, St. Paul, Minnesota, Chue Yang, Wausau, Ger Yang, Schofield, Nou Cha Yang, Kansas City, Kansas, Xai Xa Yang, Fresno,...
Gertrude A. Studer
Jul 26, 2006
Gertrude A. Studer 91, Wausau, died Weds. July 26, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 21, 1915 in the town of Easton, daughter of the late August and Ida (Tietz) Hollman. On August 16, 1947, she married Arthur Studer in Wausau. He preceded her in death June 28,...
Dorothy J. Jenkins
Jul 25, 2006
Dorothy J. Jenkins 80, Wausau, died Tues. July 25, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday July 28, 2006 at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. Friday until the time of services...
Wilfred Walter Otto Petznick
Jul 24, 2006
Wilfred Walter Otto Petznick Wilfred Walter Otto Petznick, 71, of Stetsonville, died Monday, July 24, 2006, at Colonial Center of Colby, where he has resided since June while under Ministry Hospice Care. Wilfred was born May 16, 1935, in Hamburg, Wis., the son of Walter and Hilda (Wendt) Petznick. He attended schools in Hamburg, Wausau and Athens. He also completed...
William A. Becker
Jul 24, 2006
William A. Becker 88, Medford, formerly of Nehrbass Road, Athens, died Monday, July 24, 2006 at Memorial Health Care Center, Medford. He was born November 5, 1917 in the town of Halsey, son of the late Otto and Augusta (Krum) Becker. On April 25, 1942 he married Catherine Literski in Wausau. She preceded him in death on April 15, 1998....
Cheryl A. Baumann
Jul 24, 2006
Cheryl A. Baumann 46, Merrill, died Monday July 24, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 28, 1959 in Wausau, daughter of Charles "Doug" Asmundsen, Wausau and the late Darlene Ann (Nienow) Asmundsen. On June 2, 1979, she married Gordon Baumann in Wausau. He survives. Cheryl was a homemaker and took great pride in raising her children, and...
Dorothy M. Karlen
Jul 20, 2006
Dorothy M. Karlen 83, 2941 Four Mile Road, Marathon, died Thursday, July 20, 2006 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born April 23, 1923 in the town of Cassel. On May 16, 1942 she married Marcel "Toby" Karlen at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. He preceded...
Patrick R. Shea
Jul 19, 2006
Patrick R. Shea 71, Wausau, was ushered into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at Noon at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on February 26, 1935 in Milwaukee, son of the late Gordon and Lauretta (Cross) Shea. For many years, he lived in Tomahawk, where he helped his parents at their antique shop. Patrick also...
Christopher David Wolf
Jul 14, 2006
Christopher "Chris" D. Wolf 30, Wausau, died Friday, July 14, 2006 at his home. He was born August 25, 1975 in Wausau. Survivors include his parents, David Vogel and Sandra Wolf; and three brothers, Tyler Vogel, Trevor Vogel and Richard (Sue) Wolf, all of Wausau. Visitation will be Monday, July 17, 2006 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Peterson/Kraemer...
Michael William John Schmitz
Jul 12, 2006
Michael William John Schmitz, 23, 1241 N. Eighth Avenue, Wausau, was received into heaven by his Savior, Jesus Christ, Wednesday, July 12, 2006, in Wausau. He was born October 5, 1982 in Wausau, son of Dennis and Mary (Lynch) Schmitz, Wausau. Michael was a 2001 graduate of Wausau West High School and from the time he was in high school...
Patrick J. Plaski
Jul 11, 2006
Patrick J. Plaski 57, Wausau, formerly of Stevens Point, died Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at his home. Patrick worked at Kolbe & Kolbe and Marathon Electric in Wausau. Survivors include his son, Aaron Plaski, Virginia, one brother, Tim (Rhonda) Plaski and one sister, Susan Plaski, both of Las Vegas, his step children, Hanna Bruer and David Klussendorf, both of Stevens...
William H. Netzinger
Jul 10, 2006
William "Bill" H. Netzinger 81, Wausau, died Monday, July 10, 2006 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. He was born April 23, 1925 in Ringle, son of the late Nickolas and Anna (Neuendank) Netzinger. On June 23, 1956, he married Lucille Muhs in Wausau. She preceded him in death on January 14, 2006. He served in the United States Army during...
Violet L. Sutter
Jul 9, 2006
Violet L. Sutter 76, Athens, died Sunday, July 9, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 11, 1929 in Athens, daughter of the late Albert and Katherine (Sprenger) Dorfschmidt. On October 25, 1959, she married George A. Sutter in Athens. He preceded her in death on October 30, 1991. Violet worked for the former Bank of Athens for...
Mary L. Ruplinger
Jul 9, 2006
Mary L. Ruplinger 49, 7203 Woodsmoke Road, Wausau died Sunday, July 9, 2006 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, as a result of traffic accident. She was born December 26, 1956 in Wausau, daughter of James and Lillian (Skrzypcak) Burish. On May 3, 1986 she married Dean Ruplinger at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He survives. Mary was a teacher's aide...
Helen A. Schlaefer
Jul 7, 2006
Helen A. Schlaefer 89, Wausau, died Friday July 7, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born March 26, 1917 in Wausau, daughter of the late Gustave and Anna (Schroeder) Ziebell. She was a graduate of Wausau Senior High School. On August 18, 1938, she married John B. Schlaefer in Waukon, Ill. He preceded her in death. Helen was a...
