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.
Thomas O. Thoma
Jun 12, 2018
Thomas O. (Tom) Thoma, 76 passed away on June 12, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Tom was born on March 26, 1942 in Neillsville, WI to the late Irvin and Lila (Kalkofen) Thoma. He graduated from Lincoln High School Wisconsin Rapids. On June 13, 1981 he married Connie (Kasmerchak) Hahn at Salem Lutheran Church, Wausau. Connie passed away June 22,...
Joseph "Pauly" Orlikowski
Jun 12, 2018
Joseph Paul Orlikowski, also known as "Pauly" by his relatives and friends went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Pauly was born May 31, 1956 at Memorial Hospital in Medford, son of the late Walter Sr. and Frances (Sekorski) Orlikowski. Pauly graduated from Athens High School in...
Barbara A. Zyduck
Jun 12, 2018
Barbara A. Zyduck, 76, Weston, died Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at UW Hospital, Madison. She was born January 31, 1942 in Wausau, daughter of the late Clarence and Dorothy (Hertz) Burish. Barbara grew up in Edgar and graduated from Edgar High School. She met her future husband, Ronald Zyduck, on a blind date and on August 19, 1961 they were...
Ethel M. Niewolny
Jun 11, 2018
Ethel M. Niewolny, 87, died Monday, June 11, 2018 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born July 21, 1930 in Athens, daughter of the late Reinhard and Mary (Sompel) Schultheiss. On April 10, 1948 she married Clarence Niewolny at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Milan. He preceded her in death on October 29, 2004. She worked as manager of...
Katherine A. Heisler
Jun 10, 2018
Katherine "Kathy" A. Heisler, 79, Las Vegas, formerly of Wausau, passed into eternal rest and peace on Sunday, June 10, 2018 in Las Vegas, NV after experiencing a sudden, debilitating illness. Kathy was born June 3, 1939 in Hatley, WI the daughter of the late Anton and late Stella (Olenski) Pieshalla. On June 22, 1957, she and James "Jim" Heisler...
Ronald A. Drews
Jun 9, 2018
Ronald A. Drews 81, Wausau died Saturday June 9, 2018 peacefully at his home under the care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Ron was born July 20, 1936 in Wausau to the late Alfred and Margaret (Karcher) Drews. At age 17, Ron joined the United States Air Force where he proudly served for four years...
John P. Hilber
Jun 8, 2018
John Patrick Hilber, age 58, from Evansdale, Iowa, died June 8, 2018, following a courageous battle with cancer. Now that his earthly purpose is fulfilled, he will be rejoining those who anxiously await him in the eternal home Jesus promised to all who loved and served him faithfully. He was born April 6, 1960, in Marathon, Wisconsin, the youngest child...
Gail Lynn Wendtland
Jun 8, 2018
Gail Lynn (Bonin) Wendtland, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, lost her 32 year battle with cancer on Friday, June 8, 2018. Through this whole journey, she always had a positive outlook on life and always looked forward to what the next day was going to bring. Born on August 11, 1959 to Joseph and Irene (Kropidlowski) Bonin in...
James M. Berndt
Jun 4, 2018
James Berndt went home to be with his Savior on June 4, 2018 after 85 years of life. He graduated from the University of Minnesota and spent his working years as an auditor with Travelers Insurance Company and Wausau Insurance Company. He leaves a wife of 59 years, Blanche, of Wausau; a son, Reed (Katherine) and 3 grandchildren, James, Kyle...
Anna M. Ellenbecker
Jun 2, 2018
Anna M Ellenbecker 96 years young was welcomed into the waiting arms of her Lord in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 2, 2018 surrounded by her family as she journeyed peacefully to her heavily welcome home party. Anna was born on July 24, 1921 in Germany to the late Michael and Elizabeth Hartl. They came to the United...
Tucker William Westfall
Jun 2, 2018
Tucker William Westfall, age 15, was born on May 16, 2003, and died on June 2, 2018, after a UTV accident. Tucker was born in Marshfield, Wisconsin. He resided in Stevens Point. In 2007, the Westfall family moved to Athens so the children could grow up near family and his Dad could coach and teach for the Athens School District....
Roman A. Baumann
Jun 2, 2018
Roman A. Baumann, 81, Marathon, died Saturday June 2, 2018 at Ascension St. Clare's Hospital, Weston, after a long illness. He was born November 28, 1936 in Marathon, son of the late Leo and Erna (Hornung) Baumann. On November 16, 2002, he married Catherine (nee Mullen) Baumann at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. Roman was a US Army...
Dennis Hart
May 26, 2018
Dennis Hart, 71, Athens passed away at his home on May 26, 2018. Dennis was born November 12, 1946. He was the oldest of 12 children born to the late Cletus and Katherine Hart. He graduated from Athens High School in 1965. He married Beverly (Hopperdietzel) Hart and they raised three sons. Dennis worked at the Edgar Packing Plant and...
Anthony "Tony" F. Zettler
May 25, 2018
Anthony "Tony" F. Zettler, 76, Edgar, died Friday, May 25, 2018 at Marshfield Medical Center. He was born March 9, 1942 in Athens, son of the late Alton and Marjorie (Wozniak) Zettler. On August 13, 1960 he married Shirley Carter at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Milan. She survives. Tony worked in road construction and retired from County Concrete. He enjoyed...
Lorraine E. Kralcik
May 18, 2018
Lorraine E. Kralcik, 95, died Friday, May 18, 2018 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Evergreen Place, Wausau. Lorraine was born December 7, 1922 in Wausau, daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Petri) Pfeffer. She attended Fenwood Public School, was a 1939 graduate of Edgar High School and a 1941...
Harold R. Norton
May 16, 2018
Harold R. Norton, 87, died Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. He was born September 9, 1930 in Rib Mountain, son of the late Leonard and Mary (Goebel) Norton. On March 29, 1952 he married Rita Meilahn in Wausau. She survives. Harold served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked in...
Michael Reynolds
May 15, 2018
Michael S. Reynolds, 73, Wausau, died Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in Wausau. He was born June 24, 1944 in Wausau, son of the late John and Geraldine (Christianson) Reynolds. Survivors include three sisters, Marlene Hitz, Weston, Susan Weller, Schofield and Rosemary (Mark) Bever, Rib Mountain; and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three...
Kenneth S. Smitala
May 11, 2018
Kenneth Smitala Sr., born on July 20, 1928 in Waukegan, Illinois, to Sophie (Drinka) and Stephen Smitala, passed away at age 89 on May 11, 2018 at Mount View Care Center in Wausau, Wisconsin. Kenneth graduated from Waukegan High School in 1946 and then served in the US Army in Korea until 1948. He was the beloved husband of Monique...
Edwin R. Kurtzweil
May 7, 2018
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Edwin Kurtzweil. Edwin R. Kurtzweil, 86, died Monday, May 7, 2018 under the care of Interim Hospice and Palliative Care at Azura Memory Care, Wausau. He was born July 27, 1931 in the town of Emmet, son of the late Edward and Amelia...
Dorothy A. Roesler
May 7, 2018
Dorothy Roesler, 93, Athens died Monday, May 7, 2018 under the care of Ministry Home Care Marshfield Hospice at Colonial Center Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Colby. She was born July 29, 1924 in Medford, daughter of the late Casper and Louise (Piessig) Boxrucker. On August 26, 1944 she married Ervin Roesler in Athens. He preceded her in death on October...
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