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.
William G. Overbeck
Apr 4, 2019
William G. (Bill) Overbeck, 69, of Rothschild passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston surrounded by his family.
Bill was born October 27, 1949 in Chicago, the son of the late Gustav and Pauline (Rankel) Overbeck. He graduated in 1967 from D.C. Everest High School. On August 31, 1974 he married Debbie...
Bonnie L. States
Apr 1, 2019
Bonnie L. States, 76, Rib Mountain, died on Monday, April 1st, 2019.
Bonnie was born March 27th, 1943. She was daughter to the late Ben & Clara (Rodhammer) Plockelman, Dorchester WI. On April 18th, 1964 she married the late Robert Wiese, Colby WI. After the passing of her first husband, she married Glenn States Jr. on July...
Duaine M. Wilde
Apr 1, 2019
Duaine M. Wilde, 82, Marathon died, Monday, April 1, 2019 at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon.
He was born November 22, 1936 in the Town of Rib Falls to the late Walter and Amanda (Steidinger) Wilde. On June 11, 1963 he married Barby Tesch in Marathon County. She preceded him in death on January 14, 1992. He proudly...
Lillian I. (Krenz) Krueger
Mar 31, 2019
Lillian Ida Krueger departed this life on March 31, 2019 and is now with Jesus and all the faithful in heaven.
Lillian was born September 10, 1933, in the Town of Pine River, to Elmer and Elsie (Baumann) Krenz. After graduating from Wausau East High School she married Ruben Krueger at St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Town of...
Judy M. Koy
Mar 30, 2019
Judy M. (Nelson) Koy, 79, went to her Lord and Savior on Saturday March 30, 2019 surrounded by her family at her home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born June 9, 1939, in Escanaba, Michigan, daughter of the late Larry and Sarah (Viau) Nelson. On October 30, 1971, she was...
Jeffrey "Jeff" A. Edwardson
Mar 30, 2019
Jeffrey “Jeff” A. Edwardson, 56, from Weston, formerly from Antigo, died Saturday, March 30, 2019 surrounded by his family at home.
Jeff was born September 27, 1962 in Beloit, Wisconsin. He graduated in 1981 from Antigo High School. In 1981, he joined the United States Air Force and served in Civil Engineering as a sheet metal fabricator. ...
Marilyn M. Spaulding
Mar 29, 2019
Marilyn M. Spaulding, 77, Athens died Friday March 29, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Marilyn was born January 12, 1942 to the late Lesley and Margaret (Kirsch) Gabbey in Racine, WI. She married Vernon Spaulding on January 25, 1960 in San Diego, California.
Marilyn and her husband enjoyed camping and spending time at Tenmile Lake in Chetek....
Barbara E. Lesage
Mar 27, 2019
Barbara E. LeSage, 86, Wausau, died Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.
Barbara was born July 15, 1932, in Wausau. She was daughter to the late Charles and Adeline (Ladwig) Bretzke. On October 10, 1953, she married Matthew “Tom” LeSage in Wausau. He preceded her in death September 24, 1990.
Barb...
Donald Edward Lenze
Mar 27, 2019
Donald Edward Lenze went home with his Lord March 27, 2019.
Donald was born November 4, 1932 in Watertown, son of the late Edward and Genevieve (Block) Lenze. On August 18, 1956 he married Kathryn Mae Wendt in Iowa. They celebrated 62 years of marriage together this past year.
Donald was in the United States...
Loretta A. Falkowski
Mar 27, 2019
Loretta A. Falkowski, 87, Wausau died Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Sylvan Crossing.
She was born February 17, 1932 in Hatley to the late Bernard and Frances (Dombeck) Baranowski. On February 19, 1952 she married her husband of 67 years, Paul Falkowski at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives.
Loretta was a homemaker who...
Doreen Bovet
Mar 25, 2019
Doreen Bovet, 47, Wausau, died Monday, March 25, 2019.
She was born August 25, 1971 in Frankfurt Oder, Germany, daughter of the late Klaus-Peter and Eveline (Kuchta) Keck.
Doreen survived a traumatic upbringing in East Germany and with her grandpa Opa Kuchta’s help, studied in Cottbus to earn her Abitur (college degree) in computer programming. ...
Michael George Lilteich
Mar 25, 2019
Michael G. Lilteich “Red Leg”, age 65, Wausau, passed away with his sister Diane by his side on March 25, 2019 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, fighting a long battle with dementia .
Michael was born March 31, 1953 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. He was the son to the late George and...
Vickie (David) Writz
Mar 24, 2019
Vickie Writz, 66, Athens, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Marshfield Medical Center.
She was born November 3, 1952 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Wesley Jr. and Evelyn (Wirth) David. On October 3, 1970, she married David Writz at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Athens.
For over 40 years, Vickie worked for...
Sylvia A. (Beaudoin) Camomilli
Mar 23, 2019
Sylvia A. Camomilli, 90, Mosinee, formerly of Gaastra, Michigan passed away peacefully with family at her side on Saturday, March 23, 2019, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.
She was born July 1, 1928, in Wauwatosa, daughter of the late Oliver and Frieda (Scopici) Beaudoin. She moved...
Wesley David Christensen
Mar 19, 2019
Wesley D. Christensen, 61, Wausau, died Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Colonial Manor, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born October 21, 1957 in Oconto Falls, WI, son of the late Quentin and Sylvia (Smits) Christensen.
Wesley was employed as a forklift driver for the former Graphic Packaging...
Angela "Annie" Marie (Wogernese) Mroczenski
Mar 18, 2019
Angela “Annie” M. Mroczenski, 67, Edgar, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 18, 2019.
She was born February 18, 1952 on the family farm in Milan, daughter of the late Clarence and Stella (Syring) Wogernese. On April 23, 1983, she married Gary Mroczenski at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. He survives.
Annie was a homemaker throughout...
Charlene S. Nowak
Mar 13, 2019
Charlene S. Nowak, 87, died Wednesday, March 13, 2019 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home.
She was born May 31, 1931 in Duluth, Minnesota, daughter of the late Charles and Olive Seipp. On October 15, 1966 she married Gerald “Jerry” Nowak in Duluth, Minnesota. He preceded her in death on...
Sherri M. (Schmitt) Kreft
Mar 13, 2019
Sherri M. Kreft, Marathon passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born February 13, 1947 in Athens, daughter of the late Sylvester and Linda (Hardt) Schmitt. On May 27, 1967 she married Duane Kreft at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He survives.
Sherri was primarily a homemaker, but also worked...
Gertrude E. Gerrow
Mar 12, 2019
Gertrude E. Gerrow, 94, died Tuesday, March 12, 2019 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston.
She was born October 17, 1924 in Mosinee, daughter of the late Stanley and Lucia (Hilber) Stachura. On December 2, 1944 she married Emory Gerrow in Wausau. He preceded her in...
Dala L. Revie
Mar 10, 2019
Dala L. Revie, 79, Wausau, passed away Sunday, March 10th, 2019 at UW Hospital Madison as a result of a severe stroke she suffered on Jan. 14th.
Dala was born July 4th, 1939, in Wausau to the late Reed and Dorothy Schmieden. She married David Revie on October 28th, 1961. He preceded her in death in 2003....
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