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.
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...
Roger Sagstetter
Oct 17, 2018
Roger Sagstetter, 80, Wausau died Wednesday October 17, 2018 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau. Roger was born May 11, 1938 to the late Clarence and Edna(Knudsen) Sagstetter, in Wausau. Roger married Lorraine Treichel on September 10, 1960. Roger was a beloved potato chip and cookie eater for which he received his nickname “The Cookie Monster” by his family. Roger...
Joyce A. Steinke
Oct 17, 2018
Joyce (Lodholz) Steinke, 87, Wausau, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2018.
She was born June 13, 1931 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Wausau to the late Herbert and Mayme (Ferries) Lodholz. On September 9, 1950 she married Rupert Steinke at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on April 23, 2004. They celebrated...
Patricia Steffen
Oct 16, 2018
Central Wisconsin lost a little woman with a big heart on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 when Patricia Steffen, 86, passed away at a place she dedicated a good percentage of her life caring for others, Wausau’s Aspirus Hospital.
Patricia Ann was born September 9, 1932 in the dairy farm community of Halder, Wisconsin as the very first...
Donald A. Sandberg
Oct 14, 2018
Donald “Sandy”, because of his sandy-brown hair, A. Sandberg, 88, Rib Mountain, was taken from his family, Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Ascension Saint Clare’s Hospital, Weston.
He was born January 10, 1930 in Oshkosh, son of the late George and Frieda (Ehlert) Sandberg. On September 3, 1960, he married Jane M. Holloman-Shampine in Pine City, MN. ...
Sandra L. Wolf
Oct 13, 2018
Sandra L. Wolf, 75, Wausau, died Saturday, October 13, 2018 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau.
She was born September 1, 1943 in Wausau, daughter of the late Richard and Dorothy (Zuelsdorf) Kolbeck.
Sandra retired as a Certified Nursing Assistant from Mount View Care Center, Wausau. ...
Emily A Flood
Oct 10, 2018
Emily A. Flood, 42, died Wednesday, October 10, 2018 in Madison.
Emily was born June 29, 1976 in Wausau, daughter of Andrew and Debbie (Peterson) Flood. After growing up in Texas and spending time living on the east coast, she settled back in Wausau close to family.
Emily cared about and was truly kind to...
John R. Kohnhorst
Oct 10, 2018
John R. Kohnhorst, 65, Wausau died Wednesday, October 10, 2018, surrounded by his loving family while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born January 24, 1953 in Wausau, son of Ralph Kohnhorst, Wausau and the late Lois (Steiner) Kohnhorst. On September 22, 2004 he married Lorrene...
Jean J. Brzezinski
Oct 9, 2018
Jean J. Brzezinski, 87, Wausau, died unexpectedly Tuesday October 9, 2018 at her home. Jean was born August 12, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Alexander and Wanda (Glodoski) Peplinski. She was raised in Amherst, WI where she attended a one room school. She graduated from Amherst High School in 1949. Jean & her 6 siblings enjoyed many...
Patricia L. (Herman) Hartwig
Oct 9, 2018
Patricia “Pat” L. Hartwig, loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 85, on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. She will always be remembered for her kind heart and spry attitude on life. Pat was never one to sit still for long, of course unless it was to sit in a tree stand...
