Our Obituaries
Ronald C. Wiese
March 18, 1959 - May 19, 2013
Ronald C. "Ron" Wiese, 54, Edgar died Sunday, May 19, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home. He was born March 18, 1959 in Grafton, North Dakota, son of the late Harold and Evelyn (Lilico) Wiese. On May 26, 1979 he married Barb Hytry at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder. Ron worked at Stratford Homes and also at SNE, Mosinee. Some of his favorite...
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John R. Greisch
December 22, 1931 - March 17, 2013
John R. Greisch, age 81, Edgar, died Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 22, 1931 in Wausau, son of the late Cleatus and Lydia (Zimmerman) Greisch. John served his country in the United States Army. He loved going to Road America and enjoyed racing, basketball and football, especially the Green Bay Packers. Survivors include his brother, Jerome Greisch,...
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Norbert G. Merkes
May 3, 1922 - December 29, 2012
Norbert G. Merkes, 90, Edgar, died Saturday, December 29, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home. He was born May 3, 1922 in Stratford, son of the late Nicholas and Mary (Wagner) Merkes. On May 3, 1948 he married Anna Stini at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Bakerville. She survives. Norbert served his country in the United States Army and was a member of...
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James A. Christians
July 4, 1944 - September 1, 2012
Christians, James Allen On Saturday, September 1, 2012, surrounded by his family, James A. Christians, 68, was called home to glory by Jesus Christ the Good Shepherd. Jim was born on July 4th, 1944 in Klemme, Iowa. The excitement over his birth was universal and accordingly his birthday was proclaimed a national holiday to be annually celebrated with fireworks and barbeques. Jim was the...
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Clayton M. Hilts
August 1, 1941 - August 31, 2012
Clayton "Clay" M. Hilts, 71, of Edgar, peacefully went to be with his Lord, Friday, August 31, 2012 at home with his family after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born August 1, 1941, in Milwaukee, son of Milo and Mayme (Severi) Hilts. He was raised on a dairy farm in Jackson County. On June 5, 1965, he married Lynn Ellos at St. Mary of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Hurley. Clay...
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Mabel H. Rauen
December 16, 1915 - August 6, 2012
Mabel H. Rauen, 96, formerly of Edgar, died Monday August 6, 2012 at Marywood Convalescent Center, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born December 16, 1915, in Appleton, daughter of the late William and Clara (Auner) Schmitt. On November 28, 1935, she married George Rauen at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He preceded her in death. Mabel and...
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Michael A. Mroczenski
September 20, 1921 - July 9, 2012
Michael A. Mroczenski, 90, Edgar, died Monday, July 9, 2012 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at his home. He was born September 20, 1921 in the town of Rib Falls, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Hart) Mroczenski. In 1944 he married Verna Ellenbecker in Edgar. She survives. Mike farmed in the town of Cassel for 39 years and also ran a radio, tv and electronics service business for...
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Marie C. Krause
November 10, 1929 - August 22, 2011
Marie C. Krause 81, Edgar, died Monday, August 22, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 10, 1929 in Milan, daughter of the late Louis and Clara (Braun) Schueller. On September 16, 1950, she married John Edward Krause at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. He preceded her in death on March 11, 1978. Marie worked for the former Badger Basket Company, Edgar, Marathon Cheese Corp....
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Elroy C. Strasser
December 30, 1923 - August 8, 2011
Elroy C. Strasser 87, Edgar, died Monday, August 8, 2011 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield after a brief illness. He was born December 30, 1923 in Edgar, son of the late Fred and Mary (Kania) Strasser. On June 30, 1948 he married Helen Weisenberger at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. Elroy farmed for many years and also worked at the Edgar Packing Plant. In his younger...
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Charles R. Riehle, Jr.
July 11, 1940 - June 6, 2011
Charles "Chuck" R. Riehle Jr. 70, Edgar, died Monday, June 6, 2011 at his home. He was born July 11, 1940 in Milwaukee, son of the late Charles Sr. and Theresa (Kulas) Riehle. On February 20, 1965, he married Grace Kurszewski at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, Bevent. She survives. Charles was a life long farmer. Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed all sports, especially bowling and also...
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Philip A. Wirkus
November 20, 1923 - May 10, 2011
On Tuesday, May 10, 2011, Philip Alexander Wirkus, age 87, went home to be with the Lord and his loving wife under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was at home surrounded by his family at the time of his death. Philip was born on November 20, 1923, in the town of Wien. He was the son of the late Frank and Rose (Goldbach) Wirkus. Philip met Beatrice at a local dance....
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Albert Arthur Totzke
October 18, 1915 - May 4, 2011
Albert Arthur Totzke 95, Edgar was welcomed into the arms of Jesus Wednesday, May 4, 2011 in the Palliative Care Unit at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Albert was born October 18, 1915 son of the late Ferdinand and Emma (Hoernke) Totzke in the house that was to be his lifelong home on Butternut Road in rural Edgar. He attended Edgar High School and graduated from UWSP with a Bachelors Degree in Math...
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David J. Socha
January 10, 1923 - April 7, 2011
David Socha 88, of Edgar, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2011 at his home. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine; his children, Debbie (John) Albrecht, Sandy (Jeff) Scott, Terry (Tina) Socha, Sherry (Jamie) Skjeveland, Jill (Ken) Goodwin; sixteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Private family services will be held. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Edgar, is in charge of arrangements.
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Herbert C. Hoernke
June 26, 1929 - February 10, 2011
Herbert C. Hoernke 81, Marshfield, formerly of Edgar died Thursday, February 10, 2011 at his home. Herbert worked at Waukesha Foundry for more than 40 years. Survivors include his brother, Ralph (Cheryl) Hoernke, one sister, Arlene Richardson and one niece, Lisa Hoernke, all of Edgar. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 14, 2011 at Peace Lutheran Church, town of...
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Johanna Schreier
April 15, 1914 - November 12, 2010
Johanna Schreier 96, Edgar, died Friday November 12, 2010 at her home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born April 15, 1914 in Marathon, daughter of the late Frank Sr. and Alvina (Henke) Rajek. On January 17, 1939, she married Michael Schreier at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death January 13, 1969. Johanna and her late husband,...
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Edna M. Kage
January 30, 1915 - October 21, 2010
Edna M. Kage 95, formerly of Edgar, died Thursday October 21, 2010 at North Central Health Care Facilities, Wausau. She was born January 30, 1915, in the town of Stettin, daughter of the late Paul and Alma (Mundinger) Nehring. On April 28, 1934, she married William Kage in Edgar. He preceded her in death January 6, 1980. Edna was a member of St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church, Edgar and...
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Roger L. Benson
May 2, 1943 - September 25, 2010
Roger L. Benson 67, Kronenwetter, died Saturday, September 25, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield. He was born May 2, 1943 in Eau Galle, son of the late Earl and Margaret (Nutter) Benson. On May 22, 1965 he married Georgia Fergot in Rockford, Illinois. She survives. Roger worked at Foremost Farms in Rothschild for more than 30 years. Some of his favorite pastimes included...
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Bernice E. Punke
December 21, 1915 - August 25, 2010
Bernice E. Punke 94, Edgar, died Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield. She was born December 21, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Nicholas and Hattie (Mau) Alther. On September 18, 1935, she married John Punke in Goodrich, Wis., he preceded her in death on January 16, 1986. Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed crocheting, embroidery,...
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Evelyn Kage
August 28, 1916 - August 15, 2010
Evelyn "Evie" M. Kage 93, Mosinee, formerly of Edgar, died Sunday, August 15, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 28, 1916 in Marathon, daughter of the late Frank and Alvina (Henke) Rajek. On January 29, 1937 she married Erwin Kage. He preceded her in death on January 15, 2001. Evie worked at Badger Basket Factory in Edgar for 27 years. She was a kind, caring person with an...
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Ruth L. Schultz
March 26, 1923 - July 30, 2010
Ruth L. Schultz 87, Edgar, died Friday July 30, 2010 at the Allison House, Marathon, under care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born March 26, 1923 in the town of Frankfort, daughter of the late Gustave and Anna (Protze) Dallman. Ruth was baptized, confirmed and married at the former St. John American Lutheran Church, Hwy. N, Edgar. She was united in marriage to Lawrence...
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Rita A. Paul
September 29, 1925 - July 22, 2010
Rita Paul Rita A. Paul, 84, Edgar, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at the Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born on September 29, 1925, in the town of Rib Falls, Wisconsin, daughter of the late John and Margaret (Bergs) Schueller. On May 11, 1949, she married her beloved Oscar Paul at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. Her loving husband preceded her death after 55 years of...
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Marion M. Kroening
October 23, 1923 - April 19, 2010
Marion M. Kroening 85, Fenwood, died Monday, April 19, 2010 in the Palliative Care Unit at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. She was born October 23, 1923 in Marathon County, daughter of the late Otto and Margaret (Punke) Hintz. On August 23, 1946 she married George Kroening in Marathon County. He preceded her in death on Nov. 28, 1998. Marion was a homemaker who loved spending time...
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Elroy Arnold Christiansen
August 6, 1943 - January 17, 2010
Elroy Arnold Christiansen, 66, of Edgar, passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, January 17, 2010, with his wife, children and grandchildren by his side. Elroy was born August 6, 1943, in the town of Frankfort, to Sebastian and Martha (Gribowski) Christiansen. In 1968, he married Lynn D. Ludwig of Colby and together they made their home in Edgar, where they have resided for the past 42 years. ...
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Walter Edwin Tolk
July 4, 1922 - January 17, 2010
Walter Edwin Tolk, 87, San Bernardino, Calif., formerly of Athens, died Sunday, January 17, 2010 at his home. Walter an Original Yankee Doodle Dandy was born on July 4, 1922 in a log cabin on the family farm in Athens, Wisconsin. Walter distinguished himself by being the first of 5 children to graduate from High School. As a volunteer in the USAF he was among the first troops to occupy Japan in...
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William M. Springer
January 31, 1934 - October 21, 2009
William M. "Bill" Springer 75, Edgar, died Wednesday, October 21, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 31, 1934 in the town of Emmet, son of the late Paul and Blanche (Austin) Springer. For two years, Bill served in the United States Army and then worked on the family farm for the rest of his life. He enjoyed raising...
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Veronica E. Guralski
March 13, 1930 - October 11, 2009
Early on Sunday morning, October 11, 2009, all of heaven rejoiced to receive Veronica home. Veronica Guralski, 79, died Sunday at Drake House in Marshfield. She was born March 13, 1930 in Athens, daughter of the late Anthony and Annette (Welbes) Literski. On November 12, 1949 she married Ervin Guralski at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He survives. Veronica worked at Badger Basket...
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Rueben Louis Ahlquist
May 10, 1926 - October 7, 2009
Rueben Louis Ahlquist, 83, Edgar, died Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at Harbor House, Wausau. He was born May 10, 1926 in the Township of Emmet, son of the late Arthur and Laurena (Ahrens) Ahlquist. On July 4, 1962 he married Clara Volhard at St. Mary's Rectory, Marathon. She preceded him in death April 7, 2004. Rueben was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Korean War. He was a member...
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Margaret C. Lemmer
July 11, 1916 - October 7, 2009
Margaret Lemmer, age 93 passed away October 7, 2009. Mom was born to Robert Martin, Sr., & Romana Karl in 1916. She was the youngest of the 16 children and the last one to leave this earth. Mom married Dad, Ralph Julius Lemmer on June 9, 1941. They had 13 children . A daughter passed away at birth and Mark died in 2004. Steve Lemmer, her grandson, preceded her in death also. She is survived...
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Douglas D. Hrobsky
May 18, 1927 - October 1, 2009
Douglas D. Hrobsky 82, town of Johnson, died Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Continental Manor Nursing Home, Abbotsford. He was born on May 18, 1927 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Doug made his home with Henry and Isabelle Misudek in the town of Johnson. Among his many interests, he enjoyed reading the local newspaper, listening to music, playing bingo and cards, reading and took part in all the...
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Darrell Deicher
March 7, 1942 - September 15, 2009
Darrell G. Deicher, 67, Edgar, died Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 7, 1942 in Marshfield, son of the late Gilbert and Maria (Engle) Deicher. On October 4, 1969, he married Katherine Schirmer. Darrell lived in the Wausau area and was employed at Weyerhaeuser Co. of Rothschild for 27 years. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards and dartball. Darrell will...
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Lloyd R. Pilgrim
May 10, 1921 - August 23, 2009
Lloyd R. Pilgrim 88, Edgar, died Sunday, August 23, 2009 at Colonial Center, Colby. He was born May 10, 1921 in Edgar, son of the late Herman and Elsie (Rietzow) Pilgrim. On June 7, 1958 he married Helen Oldenburg at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Gleason. She preceded him in death on November 20, 1994. Lloyd was a farmer who enjoyed raising hogs and sold eggs at local grocery stores. Some of...
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David E. Myszka
July 4, 1929 - July 16, 2009
David E. Myszka80, Edgar, died Thursday, July 16, 2009 at Colonial Center, Colby.He was born July 4, 1929 in Athens, son of the late Jacob and Mary (Nowicki) Myszka. On September 4, 1950 he married Catherine Hall at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives.David was the owner and founder of Myszka Lumber Mill, inc., incorporated in 1959. He served on the Edgar Public School Board for...
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Marvin Pupp
August 24, 1938 - July 7, 2009
Marvin Pupp, 70, Edgar, died Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at Saint Joseph Hospital, Marshfield.He was born August 24, 1938 in the Town of Holton, son of the late Bernard and Anna (Derfus) Pupp. On June 24, 1961 he married Bernadine Schoenfuss at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Stratford.Prior to dairy farming, Marvin worked as a welder and maintenance worker for Rollohome and Schuld manufacturing. Fishing...
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Hilda R. Paul
July 3, 2009 - July 3, 2009
Hilda R. Paul86, Edgar, died Thursday, July 2, 2009 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield.She was born June 8, 1923 in Wisconsin, daughter of the late Anton and Lottie Knetter. On October 3, 1942 she married Harold Paul in Lincoln, Nebraska. He preceded her in death.Survivors include her six children, Jean (Carl) Totzke, Edgar, Bob (Kay) Paul, Wausau, Mary (Jerry) Mueller, Edgar, Fred Paul, Edgar,...
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Joan Yeskis
November 16, 1932 - June 21, 2009
Joan Yeskis76, Edgar, died Sunday, June 21, 2009 at home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.She was born November 16, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Rudolph and Mildred (Catsky) McCall. Joan was a homemaker who enjoyed reading, watching old movies, camping and most of all spending time with her family and grandchildren.Survivors include her five children...
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Orville W. Manecke
November 13, 1932 - June 10, 2009
Orville W. Manecke, 76, Edgar, died peacefully Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield with his family by his side.He was born November 13, 1932 to Otto and Alvina (Hagen) Manecke. On August 28, 1954 he married Marjorie Podevels. Orville is a United States Army veteran serving from February 1953-1955. His entire life he was a truck driver working for himself and later for...
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Marjorie M. Roberts
November 2, 1919 - June 10, 2009
Marjorie M. Roberts89, Edgar, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.She was born November 2, 1919 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late George Sr. and Marie (Devlin) Fergot. In 1940 she married Robert Palmiteer in Dubuque, Iowa. He preceded her in death in 1980. In 1981 she married Arthur Roberts at Grace Presbyterian...
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Joyce A. Proft
November 15, 1931 - May 16, 2009
Joyce A. Proft
Joyce A. Proft, 77, passed away Saturday evening, May 16, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Joyce was born November 15, 1931 in Edgar , Wisconsin . She was the daughter of the late Kurt and Evelyn (Warosh) Umnus.
Joyce graduated from Edgar High School in 1949 and went on to obtain her Teaching Degree from the Medford Teacher's College ( Taylor County...
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Shelly M. Ivaska
March 21, 1964 - April 21, 2009
Shelly M. Ivaska
45, Edgar, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at her home.
She was born March 21, 1964 in Cicero, Ill., the daughter of John and Pauline (Stieber) Ivaska of Edgar.
Shelly was a 1982 graduate of the Edgar High School. She was a member of the Christian Assembly Church, Wausau and was involved in many church activities. Among her many interests, Shelly had a beautiful voice and...
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Robert P. Knetter
January 11, 1925 - April 6, 2009
Robert P. Knetter
84, Edgar, died Monday, April 6, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born January 11, 1925 in town of Cassel, son of the late Anton and Lottie (Sadowicz) Knetter. On August 26, 1947 he married Bernice Hall at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives.
Prior to his retirement in 1987, Robert was a foreman at the former Edgar Packing, later known as Berliner and...
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Roland H. Totzke
July 29, 1940 - March 25, 2009
Roland H. Totzke
68, Edgar, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born July 29, 1940 in the town of Frankfort, son of the late Richard and Viola (Rieke) Totzke. On February 17, 1968, he married Judith Dahlke at St. John Lutheran Church, town of Wien. She survives.
Roland was a member of the National Guard and the Army Reserves. Since 1968, Roland owned and...
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Carol J. Dahlke
December 25, 1951 - March 24, 2009
Carol J. Dahlke
57, Edgar, died Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at her home surrounded by family, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice Services.
She was born December 25, 1951 in Medford, daughter of Mary Ann (Imbach) Leffel and the late Gilbert Stibbe. On September 1, 1973 she married Jerry Dahlke at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Milan.
Carol worked at Land O' Lakes in Spencer for over 30...
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Orville Earl Yessa
December 22, 1935 - March 8, 2009
Orville Earl Yessa,
73, Edgar, beloved nephew of Ruth Schultz and the late Lawrence Schultz, beloved cousin of Lloyd and Mary Schultz, Dave and Bev Miller and John and Pat Fischer and their families, went to his eternal glory on Sunday, March 8, 2009.
He was born December 22, 1935 in the town of Johnson, son of the late Edward and Elsie (Dallman) Yessa. They preceded him in death along with...
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Reuben G. Steingraber
October 27, 1921 - February 26, 2009
Reuben G. Steingraber
87, Edgar, passed away peacefully at Mountain View Regional Medical Center, Las Cruces, N.M. with his niece, Dawn and nephew, Lester at his side.
He was born October 27, 1921 in Maple Creek, Wis., son of the late Henry and Emma (Stroesenreuther) Steingraber. On November 19, 1955, he married Clara E. Weinkauf. She survives.
Reuben spent his early years in Sugar Bush...
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Lawrence F. Soczka
October 31, 1919 - February 10, 2009
Lawrence F. Soczka
89, Edgar, died Tuesday morning, February 10, 2009 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born October 31, 1919 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Jacob and Anna (Stencil) Soczka. On July 19, 1941, he married Nettie Lewandowski at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. She preceded him in death on January 13, 1976.
In his younger years, Lawrence worked as a logger...
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Cynthia R. Karlen
October 11, 1955 - February 9, 2009
Cynthia R. "Cindy" Karlen
53, W1030 Huckleberry Road, Edgar, died Monday, February 9, 2009 at her home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born October 11, 1955 in Hammond, Indiana daughter of the late Myron and Rita (Kropidlowski) Matysik. On January 26, 1974 she married Allen Karlen at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He survives.
For more than 20...
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Mildred M. Panzigrau-Knutson
March 19, 1917 - February 9, 2009
Mildred M. Panzigrau-Knutson
91, Edgar, died Monday, February 9, 2009 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
She was born March 19, 1917 in the town of Wien, daughter of the late Gustave and Mary (Flegle) Pilgrim. On June 1, 1940, she married Michael Panzigrau in the town of Wien, he preceded her in death on November 23, 1982. On October 9, 1991, she married Elmer Knutson in Sturgeon Bay, he...
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Lynn M. Drexler
November 9, 1977 - January 30, 2009
Lynn M. (Heidmann) Drexler
31, Fenwood, died Friday, January 30, 2009 at her home
She was born November 9, 1977 in West Bend, the daughter of Floyd and Marge (Chojnowski) Heidmann, Edgar. On December 13, 2008, she married Josh Drexler in Fenwood.
Lynn was a 1996 graduate of the Edgar High School and continued her education at North Central Technical College, Wausau. Among her many...
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Amanda Bargender-Taylor
December 27, 1907 - January 7, 2009
Amanda Bargender-Taylor
101, Marshfield, died Weds. January 7, 2009 at the Marshfield Care Center.
She was born December 27, 1907 in Marathon County, daughter of the late Gustav and Willamina "Minnie" (Kummerow) Grosskreutz. On June 29, 1926 she married Frank Bargender at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. He preceded her in death on December 30, 1974. On June 8, 1983 she married Floyd Taylor...
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