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.
Dorinda C. Hall
Jan 22, 2019
Dorinda C. Hall, 97, Marathon, died Tuesday, January 22, 2019 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon.
She was born March 14, 1921 in Town of Cassel, daughter of the late John and Mary (Sauter) Dalske. On September 10, 1941 she married Michael Hall at St. Mary Catholic Church,...
Larry M. Knauf
Jan 22, 2019
Larry M. Knauf, 54, Marathon, died Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at his home.
He was born November 18, 1964 in Wausau, son of the late Philip Sr. and Delores (Fischer) Knauf.
The family would like to thank everybody at Northern Valley West and ADS for all the care and love they gave Larry to make...
Bradley R. Rodman
Jan 22, 2019
Bradley R. Rodman, 42, Wausau, formerly of Edgar, died Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau, due to Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy.
He was born January 28, 1976 in Medford, son of Judy E. (Becker) Ulrick, Weston and the late Robert G. Rodman.
As a young man Bradley helped out his parents...
Esther Pudelko
Jan 21, 2019
Esther Pudelko, 94, Rothschild, died Monday, January 21, 2019 at the home where she lived for 68 years.
She was born September 4, 1924 in Wausau to the late Walter and Annie (Zimbauer) Halminiak. On August 28, 1948 she married Ted Pudelko at St. Michael Catholic Church in Wausau. He preceded her in death on September 5,...
Marjean "Jean" Mary (Karlen) Nowack
Jan 19, 2019
Marjean M. “Jean” Nowack, 76, Marathon, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 19, 2019, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born April 6, 1942 in Marshfield to the late Alexius and Lorraine (Boser) Karlen. Jean was a graduate of Marathon High School. On June...
Patricia A. Jesse
Jan 17, 2019
Patricia A. Jesse, 85, Wausau died Thursday, January 17, 2019 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Nursing Home, Wausau.
She was born May 27, 1933 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edward and Evelyn (Mess) Wendt. In 1954 she married Richard Jesse at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives....
Donald "Putz" Punke
Jan 17, 2019
Donald “Putz” J. Punke, 84, died Thursday, January 17, 2019 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born April 26, 1934 in Wausau, son of the late William and Hilda (Riemer) Punke. On June 16, 1956 he married Florence Woellner at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens.
Donald...
Bernard "Bernie" G. Lehman
Jan 17, 2019
Bernard “Bernie” G. Lehman, 84, Wausau, died Thursday January 17, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Bernie was born February 18, 1934 to the late Gustav and Martha (Schultz) Lehman in Athens. He married Vera (Zahrt) on April 4, 1959 in Wausau. She preceded him in death on November 25, 2015.
Bernie served his country honorably...
Dawn M. King
Jan 17, 2019
Dawn M. King, 60, Wausau died Thursday, January 17, 2019 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau
Dawn was born December 10, 1958 in Milwaukee to the late Philip Albert Andreshak and Lorraine Ann Muhs.
Pets were always Dawn’s passion and for many years she worked as...
Caroline D. Ellenbecker
Jan 15, 2019
Caroline D. Ellenbecker, 83, Athens, went home to her heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 with her family by her side at North Central Health Care Facility, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born September 5, 1935 on the family farm in the town of Wien, daughter of the...
Mary Jane Elsmo
Jan 14, 2019
Mary Jane Elsmo passed peacefully in her home on January 13, 2019.
Mary Jane was born to Percy and Otillia Clark on July 21, 1936. She married the love of her life, Todd Elsmo on August 10, 1957. They raised six beautiful children and filled their years with adventures.
She had a particular interest in...
Warren Alfred Drews
Jan 12, 2019
Warren Alfred Drews, 87, Wausau, left his earthly home on Saturday, January 12, 2019 to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
He was born July 16, 1931, in the town of Easton, son of the late Arnold Sr. and Erna (Pagel) Drews. On May 7, 1955, he married Arlyce LeGault at Bethany Lutheran Church, Aniwa. ...
Leona Tucker
Jan 11, 2019
Leona Tucker, 97, passed away at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, WI on January 11, 2019. She was born Leona Helene Garbisch on April 12, 1921 at the family farm in Granton, WI. Leona graduated as the valedictorian of the Granton High School Class of 1939. She married Joseph Tucker on May 18, 1948. They lived in Superior for most...
Lynette S. Werner
Jan 10, 2019
Lynette S. Werner, 68, Carmello, CA formerly of Edgar died Thursday, January 10, 2019 in Oxnard, CA.
She was born May 26, 1950 in Wausau, daughter of Eunice (Randt) Werner, Edgar and the late Harold Werner.
For more than 30 years Lynette worked as an independent contractor in the telemarketing business in California.
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James "Popsie" Ollhoff
Jan 7, 2019
James “Popsie” R. Ollhoff, 79, died Monday, January 7, 2019 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Woodland Court, Merrill.
He was born November 15, 1939 in Wausau, son of the late Reuben and Ruth (Hartwig) Ollhoff. On February 17, 1962 he married Karen Peters at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau and they spent...
Robert Fochs
Jan 6, 2019
Robert M. Fochs, 89, Rhinelander, formerly of Wausau, died Sunday, January 6, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born November 19, 1929 in Hilbert, Wis., son of the late Frederick and Agnes (Liljiquist) Fochs. For 57 years, he was married to the love of his life and best friend, Olive Rae “Ollie”.
Robert was...
Robert "Bobby" L. Burmeister
Jan 6, 2019
Robert Lyn Burmeister passed on January 5th, 2019 at the age of 63 years young. Bobby was born on May 7th, 1955 in Marathon to Henry and Barbara Burmeister.
Bobby graduated from Marathon High School in 1974 and enlisted in the United States Marines in 1976 to serve his country. During his time with the Marines he...
Gary Arthur Fischer
Jan 3, 2019
Gary A. Fischer, 76, Wausau, died Thursday, January 3, 2019 unexpectedly at his home.
He was born July 11, 1942 in Wausau, son of the late William and Grace (Chizek) Fischer. On April 28, 1973, he married Sandra Miller at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives.
Gary graduated from Marathon High School in 1960. ...
Ian J. Guralski
2019
Ian J. Guralski, 36, Wausau, died unexpectedly of heart failure on Monday January 28, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Ian was born July 30, 1982 in Wausau to Ronald and Brenda (Zettler) Guralski. He graduated from Athens High School in 2000.
Ian will always be remembered for his great sense of humor. He enjoyed playing...
Patricia "Patti" Ann (Koch) Edblom
2019
Patricia A. “Patti” Edblom, 64, Wausau, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.
She was born April 3, 1954 in LaCrosse, daughter of the late Dr. James and Martha (Wilhelm) Koch.
She graduated from Colby High School. She was united in marriage to Rodney Edblom on June 10, 1972. Together they...
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