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.
Sallee Krueger
Jul 23, 2018
A much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, Sallee Rae (Litzer) Krueger passed away peacefully, 71, at the family farm in the town of Hewitt on Monday July 23rd 2018. Sallee is survived by her husband of 51 years, Gary L Krueger, her sons; Jason Krueger of Town of Hewitt, and Jeremy (Amy) Krueger of Merrill, her daughter; Trudi (David)...
Grace A. Oestreich
Jul 21, 2018
Grace A. Oestreich, 89, Marathon, died Saturday, July 21, 2018 at North Central Health Care Facility, Wausau. She was born March 6, 1929 in the Town of Cassel, daughter of the late Fred and Emma (Hohndorf) Laumer. On September 3, 1955, she married William H. Oestreich at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Edgar. He preceded her in death on January 31,...
Janice "Jan" Peterson
Jul 21, 2018
Janice “Jan” Peterson, 85, New Port Richey, Fla., formerly of Wausau, died Saturday July 21, 2018, at Gulfside Hospice, New Port Richey. She was born January 6, 1933, in Wausau, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Casimir and Antoniette (Cherek) Shebelski. On September 1, 1956, she married Donald E. Peterson at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. He preceded her in...
Irvin "Bill" Desotelle
Jul 20, 2018
Irvin "Bill" Desotelle, 74, of the Town of Rib Mountain passed away Friday July 20, 2018 at Aspirus Hospice House surrounded by his family. He was born September 5, 1943, in Las Vegas, NV. After graduating from D.C. Everest High School in 1961, Bill served in the USAF. Upon completion of his tour of duty, Bill was hired by the...
Helen L. Giese
Jul 19, 2018
Helen L. Giese, 84, died Thursday, July 19, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born April 25, 1934 in Athens, daughter of the late Sanford and Eula (Wisner) Morse. On December 15, 1953 she married Thomas Giese. He survives. Helen's greatest joy was time spent with family and enjoying a meal with a pretty set table. Helen enjoyed cooking,...
Daniel J. Kaldunski
Jul 18, 2018
Daniel J. Kaldunski, 81, died Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 13, 1937 in Gaylord, Minnesota, son of the late Elmer Sr. and Sophia (Stencil) Kaldunski. On February 11, 1961 he married Donna Ringle at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. She survives. Daniel served his country in the United States Army, stationed in Germany....
Arthur Staszak
Jul 16, 2018
Arthur Staszak, 91, Wausau, died on Monday, July 16, 2018 at the Aspirus Hospice House. He was born on January 16, 1927 to the late Walter and Helen (Sliwicki) Staszak in Cudahy, WI. When he was 8 years old the family moved to the town of Wausau. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1945. On July 1, 1950 he...
Wayne J. Lang
Jul 14, 2018
Wayne J. Lang, 78, Marathon died Saturday, July 14, 2018 under the care of Ministry Hospice at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 26, 1940 in Laona, son of the late William and Dorothy (Lepak) Lang. On September 25, 1965 he married Janice Hanke in Stettin, Wisconsin. She survives. For more than 42 years Wayne...
Harvey E. Zubke
Jul 13, 2018
Harvey E. Zubke, 89, passed peacefully to his eternal home on Friday, July 13, 2018 at Athenian Living, Athens under the care of staff and Ministry Hospice. He was born October 31, 1928 in the town of Johnson to the late Herman and Dora (Ewan) Zubke. As a young man, he fell in love with Marjean Halverson, Medford, who he...
Raymond Dale Rawson
Jul 12, 2018
Raymond "Dale" Rawson, 83, Wausau, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Colonial Manor. He was born July 14, 1934 in Wausau to the late Harvey and Gladys (Drews) Rawson. On August 28, 1976 he married Betty Irene Jackson Krenz at Trinity Lutheran Church on Stewart Avenue in Wausau. They later divorced but remained friends. Dale worked at Wisconsin Box...
Orville A. Verpoorten
Jul 11, 2018
Orville Allen Verpoorten passed away on July 11, 2018 in his home with his wife at his side. Born on January 21, 1945 to the late James and Violet Verpoorten and grew to have an avid love for the outdoors, and Gale Rae Kramm whom he married on October 24, 1964, a notably beautiful autumn day. He spent a fruitful...
James "Jim" Ryan
Jul 8, 2018
James "Jim" R. Ryan, 87, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 8, 2018 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born May 1, 1931 in Dubuque, Iowa, son of the late Edmund and Eunice (Walters) Ryan. His first marriage was to Rose Kutsch. She preceded him in death on July 2,...
Henry Tilloson
Jul 8, 2018
Henry Tilloson, 94, Wausau, died July 8, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 13, 1924 in Clegg, Texas, son of the late Cyrus and Mattie Bell (Farek) Tilloson. On May 19, 1973 he married Mary Beth Erdman at Immanuel Baptist Church, Wausau. She survives. Henry served his country in the United States Airforce during World War II...
Arlene J. Gusman
Jul 6, 2018
Arlene Janice Gusman, 84, died July 6, 2018 at Pride TLC, Weston. She was born March 5, 1934 in Wausau, daughter of the late Henry and Thelma (Eastling) Gusman. Arlene was raised in Wausau and graduated from Wausau High School. As a single working girl, and while in Wausau, she was employed at Drott Manufacturing, Chem-Chrome Inc. and Powder Technology...
Ramona A. Flees
Jul 6, 2018
Ramona A. Flees, 88, Schofield, died Friday July 6, 2018 at Rennes Health and Rehab, Weston. She was born March 27, 1930 in Milladore, daughter of the late Charles and Rose (Younger) Mancl. On June 29, 1953, she married Edwin Flees at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Milladore. He preceded her in death April 26, 2007. Ramona was a homemaker...
Donald J. Seymour
Jul 4, 2018
Donald J. Seymour, 95, Wausau passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 under the care of Aspirus Home Hospice Care at Lakeview Heights, Wausau. He was born April 15, 1923 in Wausau, son of the late Herb and Elsie (Beck) Seymour. On September 21, 1946 he married Ruth Lodholz at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on...
Alfred J. "Al" Marx
Jul 3, 2018
Alfred J. "Al" Marx On July 3, 2018, Alfred "Al" Marx, 80 years young, went home to be with his Heavenly Father after a brave brief fight with cancer. Alfred was born April 13, 1938 on the family farm in Wausau, son of the late John and Margaret (Dellmann) Marx. He attended a one room school house and later graduated...
Esther Pilgrim
Jul 3, 2018
Esther A. Pilgrim, 97, Edgar, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Mountain Terrace, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born January 15, 1921 in Edgar, daughter of the late Henry and Lilly (Borchardt) Draeger. On June 3, 1944, she married Alvin R. Pilgrim at St....
Fredolin A. Lang
Jul 3, 2018
Fredolin A. Lang, 100, Wausau, died Tuesday July 3, 2018 at Wellington Place. He was born October 26, 1917, in the town of Cassel, son of the late Frank and Mary (Heil) Lang. On September 1, 1942, he married Dorothy Busko at St. Mary Catholic Church, Dubuque, Iowa. She survives. Fred was an Army veteran of World War II, inducted...
Celine T. Zelinski
Jul 3, 2018
Celine T. Zelinski, 87, died Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 7, 1930 in Chicago, daughter of the late Gustave and Anna (Haas) Springer. On April 17, 1993 she married Dan Zelinski at the Church of St. Anne, Wausau. Celine retired from Kmart after many years. She then enjoyed working as a bus monitor...
