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.
Arlene Kluever
Jan 30, 2019
Arlene Kluever passed away peacefully on January 30th, 2019 surrounded by the love of her family.
Arlene was born March 3, 1936 in Wausau to Anthony and Adeline Borski. In her junior year of high school she met the love of her life, Roger. She graduated from Wausau High in 1954, after graduation she worked at WI...
Shirley May (Stark) Witucki
Jan 28, 2019
Shirley M. Witucki, 84, died Monday, January 28, 2019 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau.
She was born November 17, 1934 in Town of Day, daughter of the late Matthew and Susie (Marty) Stark. On June 20, 1956 she married Walter Witucki in Edgar. He preceded her in death...
James G. Burish
Jan 28, 2019
James G. Burish, 88, Marathon, died Monday, January 28, 2019 at Ascension Saint Clare's Hospital.
He was born July 18, 1930, in Francis Creek, Wisconsin, son of the late Edward and Leora (Jost) Burish. He married Lillian Skrzypcak on August 6, 1955 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Town of Cassel. She survives him.
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Courtney J. Larsen-Blarek
Jan 26, 2019
Courtney J. Larsen-Blarek, 39, Wausau passed away peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, after a three year battle with Aplastic Anemia.
She was born November 26, 1979 in Wausau, daughter of James (Rita) Blarek, Hatley and Carol (Budnik) Bublitz, Wausau.
For many years Courtney worked in the housekeeping department at the Plaza Hotel and Suites, Wausau....
Marian E. (Olson) Stiel
Jan 24, 2019
Marian E. Stiel, 90, Wausau, died Thursday, January 24, 2019 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau.
She was born November 21, 1928 in Chelsea, to the late Bernard and Hildegard (Meyer) Olson. On September 6, 1946 she married Sylvester Stiel at St. John Catholic Church in Rib Lake. He preceded her in death on April 9,...
Gary Richard Stengl
Jan 23, 2019
Gary R. Stengl, 72, Wausau, died Wednesday, January 23, 2019 in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico.
He was born June 24, 1946 in Marshfield, the son of Jack and Dorothy Stengl. On April 16, 1966, he married Carol Bandle at St. John Lutheran Church-High Steeple, town of Wien. She survives.
Gary graduated from Stratford High School in...
Lloyd M. Krautkramer
Jan 23, 2019
Lloyd M. Krautkramer, 61, Marathon died Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born October 5, 1957 in Wausau, son of the late Sylvester and Marian (Gau) Krautkramer. On July 30, 1983 he married Carrie Kostroski at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives.
Early in his career, Lloyd drove school bus...
Robert Allen Fritz
Jan 22, 2019
Robert A. Fritz, 69, Lublin, WI died Tuesday, January 22, 2019 surrounded by his family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born January 1, 1950 in Greenville, Ohio, son of the late Virgil and Malinda (Henninger) Fritz.
Robert was a veteran of the United States Army and served two tours in Vietnam. He retired from...
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. ...
