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.
Ernest Steinke
Apr 15, 2019
Ernest Steinke, 86, Minocqua passed away Monday, April 15, 2019 at Howard Young Medical Center in Minocqua.
He was born August 26, 1932 in the Town of Reid, son of the late Robert and Martha (Stoltz) Steinke.
Ernest started working at Rib Mountain Heating and Sheet Metal and later retired from Sheet Metal Contractors of...
Don F. Lutz
Apr 9, 2019
Don F. Lutz, 68, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2019 in Fort Myers, FL where he and his wife Alvie have wintered for the past several years.
Born January 20, 1951 in Stevens Point, WI the son of George A and Margaret Mary “Pat” (Kelly) Lutz, on August 6, 1977 Don married Alvina “Alvie” Starzinski at...
Kathyrn "Kitty" (Stygar) Nauman
Apr 9, 2019
Kathryn “Kitty” Nauman was knocking on Heaven’s door and God opened it on April 9th, 2019.
She was born on March 31, 1929, to Peter and Anna (nee Jones) Stygar in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She married her loving husband Vernon on September 2, 1950. They moved to Wausau where they raised their family, moved to Madison and...
Kathryn "Kitty" (Stygar) Nauman
Apr 9, 2019
Kathryn “Kitty” Nauman was knocking on Heaven’s door and God opened it on April 9th, 2019.
She was born on March 31, 1929, to Peter and Anna (nee Jones) Stygar in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She married her loving husband Vernon on September 2, 1950. They moved to Wausau where they raised their family, moved to Madison and...
Lowell P. Strey
Apr 9, 2019
Lowell P. Strey, 75, Wausau, died Tuesday April 9, 2019 at his home. Lowell was born June 16, 1943 to the late Ervin and Violet (Rusch) Strey, then dairy farmers, in the town of Stettin, WI. He married Joy Kluessendorf of Waukesha on Dec. 21, 1967.
Lowell worked at Imperial Industries from 1983 until finally retiring in...
Robert "Bob" G. Hoffman
Apr 9, 2019
Robert G. “Bob” Hoffman, Wausau passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 9, 2019 under the care of Ministry Hospice at his home. He was born September 19, 1964 in Arizona, son of Jerry and Sally Hoffman, Marathon. In 1988 he married Pamela Betzner. They later divorced. For many years Bob worked at Lintec in Wausau. He had a love for...
Violet L. "Tiny" (Artus) Dvorak
Apr 8, 2019
Violet L. “Tiny” Dvorak, 87, Edgar, died Monday, April 8, 2019 at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born June 14, 1931 in Edgar, daughter of the late William and Magdalena (Fochs) Artus. On February 7, 1959, she married William J. Dvorak at St. John Catholic Church,...
Christopher L. "Chris" Marten
Apr 6, 2019
Christopher L. “Chris” Marten, 50, Town of Berlin, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Mayo Hospital in Rochester, MN.
He was born May 6, 1968 in Wausau, son of Roger and Cecilia Jean (Check) Marten. On June 10, 2000, he married the love of his life, Lori Breheim in...
William G. Overbeck
Apr 4, 2019
William G. (Bill) Overbeck, 69, of Rothschild passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston surrounded by his family.
Bill was born October 27, 1949 in Chicago, the son of the late Gustav and Pauline (Rankel) Overbeck. He graduated in 1967 from D.C. Everest High School. On August 31, 1974 he married Debbie...
Bonnie L. States
Apr 1, 2019
Bonnie L. States, 76, Rib Mountain, died on Monday, April 1st, 2019.
Bonnie was born March 27th, 1943. She was daughter to the late Ben & Clara (Rodhammer) Plockelman, Dorchester WI. On April 18th, 1964 she married the late Robert Wiese, Colby WI. After the passing of her first husband, she married Glenn States Jr. on July...
Duaine M. Wilde
Apr 1, 2019
Duaine M. Wilde, 82, Marathon died, Monday, April 1, 2019 at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon.
He was born November 22, 1936 in the Town of Rib Falls to the late Walter and Amanda (Steidinger) Wilde. On June 11, 1963 he married Barby Tesch in Marathon County. She preceded him in death on January 14, 1992. He proudly...
Lillian I. (Krenz) Krueger
Mar 31, 2019
Lillian Ida Krueger departed this life on March 31, 2019 and is now with Jesus and all the faithful in heaven.
Lillian was born September 10, 1933, in the Town of Pine River, to Elmer and Elsie (Baumann) Krenz. After graduating from Wausau East High School she married Ruben Krueger at St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Town of...
Judy M. Koy
Mar 30, 2019
Judy M. (Nelson) Koy, 79, went to her Lord and Savior on Saturday March 30, 2019 surrounded by her family at her home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born June 9, 1939, in Escanaba, Michigan, daughter of the late Larry and Sarah (Viau) Nelson. On October 30, 1971, she was...
Jeffrey "Jeff" A. Edwardson
Mar 30, 2019
Jeffrey “Jeff” A. Edwardson, 56, from Weston, formerly from Antigo, died Saturday, March 30, 2019 surrounded by his family at home.
Jeff was born September 27, 1962 in Beloit, Wisconsin. He graduated in 1981 from Antigo High School. In 1981, he joined the United States Air Force and served in Civil Engineering as a sheet metal fabricator. ...
Marilyn M. Spaulding
Mar 29, 2019
Marilyn M. Spaulding, 77, Athens died Friday March 29, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Marilyn was born January 12, 1942 to the late Lesley and Margaret (Kirsch) Gabbey in Racine, WI. She married Vernon Spaulding on January 25, 1960 in San Diego, California.
Marilyn and her husband enjoyed camping and spending time at Tenmile Lake in Chetek....
Barbara E. Lesage
Mar 27, 2019
Barbara E. LeSage, 86, Wausau, died Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.
Barbara was born July 15, 1932, in Wausau. She was daughter to the late Charles and Adeline (Ladwig) Bretzke. On October 10, 1953, she married Matthew “Tom” LeSage in Wausau. He preceded her in death September 24, 1990.
Barb...
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...
