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.
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....
Roxanne M. (Reynolds) Percey
Mar 7, 2019
Roxanne M. Percey, 70, Wausau died Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born August 24, 1948 in Wausau, daughter of Elizabeth “Betty” Schuster, Wausau and the late Alvin Reynolds.
For many years Roxanne was an in-home care giver to many people in the Wausau area. She was happy to help anyone...
Norbert T. Myszka
Mar 7, 2019
Norbert T. Myszka, 78, Edgar died Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born May 24, 1940 in Athens, son of the late Joe and Erma (Soucek) Myszka. He graduated from Athens High School in 1958. He joined the military in 1958 serving 3 ½ years where he spent 3 years in Germany guarding...
Randal "Randy" S. Soper
Mar 6, 2019
Randal “Randy” S. Soper, 58, Wausau, died Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born October 10, 1960 in Eau Claire, WI, son of the late Samuel and Rosalyn (Dalen) Soper.
Randy was a veteran of the United States Navy. For many years, he worked as an IC Administrator for Graebel Van...
Reginald "Reggie" A. Kittel
Mar 4, 2019
Reginald “Reggie” A. Kittel, 80, died March 4, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born October 11, 1938 in Wausau, son of the late Arthur and Selma (Beese) Kittel. On March 3, 1962 he married Linda Mikkelson in Wausau. She survives.
Reggie served his country in the United States Army and was a member...
Becky L. (Buchberger) Menebroeker
Feb 27, 2019
Becky L. Menebroeker, 48, Wausau passed on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.
She was born February 22, 1971 in Wausau, daughter of Vernon and Sandra (Rothmeyer) Buchberger. On August 6, 2018 she married Adam Menebroeker in Wausau. He survives.
Becky...
Rodney E. Luedtke
Feb 24, 2019
Rodney E. Luedtke, 87, Wausau passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born August 9, 1931 in the town of Berlin, son of the late Edward and Della (Utech) Luedtke. On September 5, 1959 he married Elizabeth Egner at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives.
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Patricia A. (Englebert) Albers
Feb 21, 2019
Patricia A. Albers, 72, Wausau died Thursday, February 21, 2019 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston.
She was born March 24, 1946 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Willard and Violet (Hendricks) Englebert. On October 26, 1968 she married Jerome “Jerry” Albers in Green...
