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.
Jeanette A. (Koy) Stenzel
Nov 26, 2018
Jeanette A. Stenzel, 92, died Monday November 26, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born September 13, 1926, in Wausau, daughter of the late Henry and Beatrice (Conrad) Koy. On May 15, 1948, she married Edmund D. Stenzel at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death May 21, 2009.
Jeanette graduated...
Michael Norbert Kramer
Nov 26, 2018
Michael Norbert Kramer, 81, died on November 26, 2018 at Aspirus Hospice House after battling an illness for the last several years.
He leaves his devoted wife of 59 years, Judy (Paque) Kramer; daughter Carlene Haff and her husband Doug; daughter Jorgene Hartwig, her husband Jim and their son James; daughter Michelle Kramer, his sister Barbara Pugmire,...
Mario James Antonetti Ii
Nov 25, 2018
Mario James Antonetti II of Austin, Texas died Sunday November 25th 2018 in his parents arms. He was 8 months old, and fought valiantly against a congenital heart defect which ultimately brought him to God. Known as “Mio” to his friends, he was born March 22nd 2018 in Houston, Texas. He was baptized and confirmed the very same day....
Raymond H. Kurth
Nov 25, 2018
Raymond H. “Ray” Kurth, 87, Wausau died peacefully on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born September 6, 1931 in Wausau, son of the late George and Martha (Lamz) Kurth. On October 30, 1954 he married Shirley Clintsman at...
Janice R. Klein
Nov 25, 2018
Janice R. Klein, 85, died November 25, 2018 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View, Wausau.
She was born February 23, 1933 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edwin and Erna (Butenhoff) Dahm. On June 18, 1955 she married Charles Klein at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in...
Willis "Bill" F. Seidler
Nov 22, 2018
Willis Fredrich “Bill” Seidler, 88, of Jacksonville, Arkansas formerly of Wausau, Wisconsin and Montevideo, Minnesota, died peacefully on Thursday, November 22, 2018.
Bill was born October 14, 1930 in Wausau, Wisconsin to Fred and Margaret (Borth)Seidler. He was a member of St. Jude’s Catholic Church of Jacksonville, Arkansas. He grew up on a farm in the town...
Kenneth L. Scheffler
Nov 21, 2018
Kenneth L Scheffler, 85, passed peacefully on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Ken was born on March 19,1933 in Wausau to the late Herman and Ella Scheffler. He married the light of his life, Joyce Stuplich on February 7, 1953 and together they celebrated 65 years of marriage. She was his world.
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Karen E. (Pierschalla) Acker
Nov 21, 2018
Karen E. Acker, 60, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018 surrounded by the love of her family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a long battle with Lymphoma. Karen was born October 17, 1958 to the late Lawrence and Rosemary (Knippel) Pierschalla in Burlington, Vermont. She married Ralph W. Acker on February 4, 1998 in Wausau.
Going to...
David L. Proft
Nov 18, 2018
David L. Proft, 82, died Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born February 9, 1936 in Athens, son of the late Frank and Lorna (Mabbot) Proft. On July 25, 1959 he married Joyce Umnus at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. She preceded him in death on May 16, 2009.
David served...
Millicent Leder
Nov 16, 2018
Millicent A. Leder, our beautiful, loving mother has finally joined dad in eternal life. Millie was born September 17th, 1952 in Colón Panamá. She married Jerry Leder, the love of her life, three times. He preceded her in death in 2016, and she missed him all the days in between.
Mom was a fun and adventurous woman...
John James Artus
Nov 14, 2018
John James Artus, 65, Marathon, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, November 14 , 2018, surrounded by his loving family at Mayo St. Mary's, Rochester, Minnesota.
He was born November 23, 1952 son of the late John L. and Leila (Voigt) Artus and grew up on the family farm in the Town of Stettin. He was...
Rose Marie E. (Blume) Dreikosen
Nov 14, 2018
Rose Marie E. Dreikosen, 85, Marathon, died Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born October 27, 1933 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Robert and Marie (Kamenick) Blume. On October 27, 1952, she married Allan Dreikosen at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death on June 27,...
Dorothy Jacobi
Nov 13, 2018
Dorothy Jacobi, 86, died Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born May 7, 1932 in Elderon, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Herman and Flora (Schumacher) Hohensee. On October 20, 1956 she married Lloyd Jacobi at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Wausau. He preceded her in death on September 3, 2013.
Dorothy...
Beatrice (Meyer) Radenz
Nov 8, 2018
Beatrice Radenz, 87, Wausau, died peacefully on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Our House Assisted Living, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
Beatrice was born on November 21, 1930 in the Town of Eau Pleine to Edward and Regina (Adams) Meyer. She married Earl Radenz on February 5, 1951 at St. Michael...
Carol M. (Jahnke) Rawlings
Nov 7, 2018
Carol (Jahnke) Rawlings 81, Schofield, passed from this life Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Copperleaf Assisted Living of Schofield, WI. Carol was born July 22, 1937 in Wausau, WI daughter of the late Oscar and Esther Jahnke.
Carol was married to Lester Rawlings. She is survived by her three children Carla (Steve) Locher, Kirk (Carolyn) Rawlings and...
Stanley R. Riste
Nov 6, 2018
Stanley R. Riste, 90, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born August 24, 1928 in Wausau, son of the late Sidney and Rose (Lenard) Riste. On October 14, 1950 he married Lorraine Riste at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on December 29, 2012.
Stanley served...
Kurt W. Reissmann
Nov 3, 2018
Kurt William Reissmann, 36, Arbor Vitae, formerly of Wausau, went to his final resting place in the early hours of Saturday, November 3, 2018.
Kurt was born on August 3, 1982 in Wausau.
Kurt is survived by his parents, Diana (Kurt) Stoeger, Michael (Colleen) Reissmann, children, Zachariah, Nolan and Vivian, sister, Lisa Reissmann, grandparents, Donald...
Charlotte "Char" C. (Wehrman) Boris
Nov 3, 2018
Charlotte C. “Char” Boris, 61, Marathon died Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born March 2, 1957 in Marshfield, daughter of Ann (Mleczek) Noskowiak, Antigo and the late Lloyd Wehrman. On August 19, 1978 she married Richard “Rick” Boris at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Milan. He survives.
For many years Char...
Betty Jane M. Plaza-Machel
Nov 2, 2018
Betty Jane M. Plaza-Machel, aged 92, passed away during a restful sleep while surrounded by her family on November 2, 2018, in Wausau after an illness.
She was preceded in death by her first husband Walter, her son Rodney, her parents and siblings, and her sons-in-law, Jack Corvino and Mark Wojan.
She is survived by...
Ace W. Mclaughlin
Nov 1, 2018
Ace W. McLaughlin, 71, Kronenwetter, died Thursday, November 1, 2018 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home.
He was born January 25, 1947 in Minnesota, son of the late Leonard and Ermine (Fletcher) McLaughlin. On March 25, 1972 he married Susan Gorman in Rothschild. She survives.
Ace served his...
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