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.

Charles D. Jojade Sr

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Joseph M. Gavinski

Joseph M. Gavinski

Jan 21, 2006

Joseph M. Gavinski 78, Marathon, died Saturday January 21, 2006 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Schofield, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 17, 1927 in Bevent, son of the late Frank and Julia (Stanke) Gavinski. On June 25, 1955 he married Lucille Hintz at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, Bevent. She preceded him in death...

Alice Kroeplin

Alice Kroeplin

Jan 20, 2006

Alice Kroeplin 83, 1328 Torney Ave., Wausau, died Friday January 20, 2006, at her home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born June 26, 1922, in the town of Texas, daughter of the late Lester and Martha Thompson. On June 29, 1940, she married Walter Kroeplin in Wausau. He preceded her in death May...

Terri J. Gajewski

Terri J. Gajewski

Jan 20, 2006

Terri Jean Gajewski 31, 6083 Joes Road, Hatley, died Friday January 20, 2006 as the result of a traffic accident. She was born January 3, 1975 in Wausau, daughter of Barbara (Lucas) Gajewski, Mosinee and the late Gene Gajewski. For the past 16 years, Terri had been employed at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, most recently as a Registered...

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