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.
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...
Bernice Carol Kozlowski
Nov 1, 2018
Bernice Carol Kozlowski She was the heart of our family and our lives. It is with deep sadness that we announce that our beloved mother, Bernice Carol Kozlowski, passed away on Thursday, November 1st at the Hospice House. She was born in Wausau on December 2, 1932 to the late Herbert and Margaret (Hauser) Kort. She married Raymond Kozlowski on...
Duane Robert Stencil
Oct 31, 2018
Duane R. Stencil, 61, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at the U-W Hospital in Madison.
He was born December 27, 1956 in Wausau, son of the late David and Ruth (Janisch) Stencil. On August 20, 1991, he married Mary Detert in Las Vegas. She survives.
Duane was a veteran of the United States Airforce. ...
Virdella J. Urban
Oct 28, 2018
A Life Well Lived
Virdella J. Urban, 76 years old, went to be with the Lord on October 28, 2018. She had an unexpected stroke on Monday, October 22 and received excellent care in the Palliative Care Unit of Aspirus Hospital until her death.
Virdella was born on August 26, 1942 in Chicago, IL to...
Janette M. (Springer) Denfeld
Oct 28, 2018
Janette M. “Jackie” Denfeld, 78, Wausau died Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Unity Hospice in DePere, WI.
She was born January 17, 1940 in Wausau, daughter of the late Lawrence and Imgard (Ballerstein) Springer. On May 14, 1960 she married Alan Denfeld at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau, WI. He preceded her in death on February 11,...
Elmer "Root" Bornheimer
Oct 28, 2018
Elmer “Root” Bornheimer, 80, of Weston, passed away at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Sunday, October 28, 2018 with loved ones by his side. Mr. Bornheimer was born February 24, 1938, in Wausau, Wisconsin to Leo and Regina (Brzezinski) Bornheimer. He married Theresa (Soczka) Bornheimer on June 7, 1969. She survives. Root was employed with Stratford Builders as carpenter foreman...
Joseph "Joe" C. Huber
Oct 27, 2018
Joseph “Joe” C. Huber, 72, Wausau, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 27, 2018 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born December 14, 1945 in Wausau, son of Bernadine (Wendlick) Huber-Dallman of Wausau and the late Clarence Huber. Joe attended grade school at Holy...
Patricia M. (Hart) Literski
Oct 25, 2018
Patricia “Pat” M. Literski, 73, Athens, died Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau.
She was born October 1, 1945 in Wausau, daughter of the late Bill and Matilda (Mader) Hart. On June 7, 1975, she married Peter T. Literski at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He preceded her in death on December 30, 2016....
Howard "Howie" L. Waldinger
Oct 24, 2018
Howard “Howie” L. Waldinger, 97, Wausau, died Wednesday October 24, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Howard was born in Wausau on February 13, 1921 to the late John and Emma (Beilke) Waldinger. He married May Jeanette Henke on January 4, 1945 in Los Angeles, California.
Howard served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during WWII under...
Norma Mae (Vaughn) Brenden
Oct 23, 2018
Norma M. Brenden, 77, Weston, died Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Ascension Saint Clare’s Hospital, Weston.
She was born March 11, 1941 in Birnamwood, daughter of the late Earl and Margaret (Clauss) Vaughn. On October 28, 1964, she married Oscar J. Brenden in Waukegan, IL. He preceded her in death on May 1, 1995.
Norma...
Thomas J. Jablonski
Oct 22, 2018
Thomas J. Jablonski, 87, Wausau, died Monday October 22, 2018 at Mount View Care Center.
He was born May 23, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Thomas and Mary (Lachtera) Jablonski. On February 16, 1963, he married Margaret Gross in Stevens Point.
Thomas proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He taught...
Elsie A. (Stark) Meier
Oct 20, 2018
Elsie A. Meier, 97, Wausau, formerly of Athens, died Saturday, October 20, 2018 at the Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. Elsie was born July 20, 1921 to the late Benjamin and Martha (Grosskreutz) Stark, in the Town of Wien. She married Theodore M. Meier Sr. on June 12, 1944 in Dubuque, Iowa. He preceded her in death on October 21,...
Peng Thao
Oct 19, 2018
Peng Thao, age 37, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 21, 1981 in Wausau, Wisconsin, to Su Ying and Mai Lee Thao.
Throughout Peng’s life she was a member at First Hmong Missionary Alliance. During her teen years, she was a Sunday School teacher and the treasurer for...
