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.
Milton G. Schmitt
Feb 11, 2018
Milton G. Schmitt, 102, Rothschild, died Sunday February 11, 2018 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born April 9, 1915, in Wausau, son of the late Edward R. and Martha (Darrin) Schmitt. On December 28, 1935, he married Ella Ann Baumann at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded...
Jeanne (Hinke) Kroeplin
Feb 9, 2018
Jeanne (Hinke) Kroeplin, 74, of Marathon, formerly of Wausau, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018 in Orange Beach, Alabama. Jeanne was born December 7, 1943, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Leon and Florence (Gleisner) Weizenicker. She was the GAA queen and a 1961 graduate of Tomahawk High School. Jeanne was united in marriage to William J. Hinke...
Myron Joseph Rader
Feb 9, 2018
Myron Joseph Rader, 72, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 9, 2018 surrounded by his family at Marshfield Medical Center after a short battle with cancer. He was born on December 8, 1945, the Holy Day of Immaculate Conception, in Marathon, the son of the late Clarence and Dolores Rader. He married Sandra M. Schymanski on June...
Doreen Krueger
Feb 7, 2018
Doreen Krueger, 79, formerly of Wausau, died Wednesday, February 7, 2018 in Reno, Nevada. She was born August 16, 1938 in Marathon, daughter of the late Bernie and Lena Kiepke. Doreen worked in Washington DC as a fiscal planner for the Military Chiefs of Staff. Survivors include three sons, James Hanson, Tom Hanson and Cheryl Krueger, all of Reno; three...
John "Jack" C. Schlaefer
Feb 7, 2018
John C. "Jack" Schlaefer, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 7, 2018, surrounded by his family at home after a long illness. He was born on September 14, 1941, in Wausau, the son of John B. and Helen A. Schlaefer. He and Sandy Markotic were married December 13, 1997, in Three Lakes where they lived...
Ernest R. Schuld
Feb 5, 2018
Ernest R. Schuld, age 81, of Macomb, IL, formerly of Mosinee, passed away with family by his side at 3:38 p.m. Monday, February 5, 2018, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL, under the care of hospice. He was born on June 20, 1936, in Marshfield to the late Alvin and Florence Harter Schuld. He married Mary Ann Reuter on...
Angeline E. "Angie" Cain
Feb 5, 2018
Angeline (Sellung) Cain passed away in Milwaukee on February 5, 2018 at the wonderful age of 100. Angie was born in the Town of Cleveland (South of Edgar), WI, on January 13, 1918 to the late Joseph and Bessie (Dvorak) Sellung. In 1939, she married Bernard E. Cain in Milwaukee. Her life was blessed with five children, 15 grandchildren, 24...
Clarence "Rusty" Balz
Jan 31, 2018
Clarence "Rusty" L. Balz, 92, died Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Dycora Transitional Heath and Living Center, Abbotsford. He was born September 8, 1925 in town of Halsey, son of the late Arthur and Adeline (Hoge) Balz. Rusty served his country in the United States Army serving as Military police in Egypt during World War II, being discharged as a...
Erma M. Wiegand
Jan 27, 2018
Just a few weeks after her 102nd birthday, Erma Marie (Schneider) Wiegand died on January 27, 2018, under the compassionate care of the nurses and aides of North Central Health Care in Wausau. Erma was born in Martinsburg, Nebraska, on December 30, 1915, to the late Fred and Frieda (Luecking) Schneider. She graduated from Fremont High School in Fremont, Nebraska....
Charles Clayton M.D.
Jan 26, 2018
Charles "Russ" Clayton M.D., age 63, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Friday, January 26, 2018, after a courageous two year battle with Melanoma. He fought a good fight, refusing to give up. He was born on March 2, 1954, in Freeport, TX, to the late Howard and Elizabeth (Matthews) Clayton. On January...
Linda Kay Williams
Jan 24, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Linda Kay Williams of Edgar, WI, announces her passing on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at the age of 50. She will forever be remembered by her husband Brian; her children, Jesse, Heather and RJ; step-sons, Justin and Nathan Williams; and her grandchildren, Xander and Josselyn. Linda was born February 15, 1967...
Kenneth Rajek
Jan 23, 2018
Kenneth Rajek, 68, Rothschild, died Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born July 14, 1949 in Wausau, son of Angeline (Lang) Rajek of Marathon and the late Raymond Rajek. On May 5, 1990, he married Mary (O'Connor) Dunaway at St. Mark Catholic Church, Rothschild. She survives. Ken...
Clarence V. Weiler
Jan 23, 2018
Clarence V. Weiler, 92, Athens, died Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Dycora Transitional Living, Abbotsford, under the care of Ministry Hospice. He was born April 20, 1925 in the town of Bern, youngest of 14 children, son of the late Sebastian and Margaret (Gilles) Weiler. On November 1, 1980, he married Delores (Berres) Rodman in Wausau. She survives. Clarence was...
Adeline I. Pilgrim
Jan 21, 2018
Adeline I. Pilgrim, 88, died Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born May 31, 1929 in Edgar, daughter of the late Henry and Lily (Borchardt) Draeger. On October 1, 1955 she married William Pilgrim at St. Stephen Ev. Lutheran Church, Edgar. He preceded her in death on November 6, 2013. Adeline enjoyed crocheting, gardening, playing...
Betty R. Adams
Jan 20, 2018
Betty R. Adams, 87, died Saturday January 20, 2018 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston. She was born November 6, 1930, in Green Bay, daughter of the late Charles and Flora (VanHecke) Rousseau. On January 27, 1951, she married John Quincy Adams II in Green Bay. Betty had been employed as a Bookkeeper Supervisor at Wausau Insurance Credit Union...
Roger R. Lenzner
Jan 20, 2018
Roger R. Lenzner, 68, Merrill, died Saturday, January 20, 2018 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 31, 1949 in Wausau, son of the late Roy and Victoria (Krall) Lenzner. On October 16, 1971, he married Karen Schlag at Zion Lutheran Church, town of Maine. She...
Benjamin Henry Burger
Jan 20, 2018
Benjamin Henry Burger, 88, Wausau, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at his home, under the care of his granddaughter, Katie, her husband, Chris and their children, Chris Jr. and Bobbi Stockman, along with Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born November 11, 1929 in Wausau, son of the late Hubert and Selma (Prahl) Burger, and was...
Suzanne Leona Lenard
Jan 20, 2018
Suzanne Leona Lenard, 95, Wausau, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Acorn Hill in Mosinee. She was born July 17, 1922 on a farm in Rosholt, daughter of the late Leon and Frances (Frydach) Bruski. In September of 1942, she married Henry Joseph Yach Sr., he preceded her in death in August of...
Kevin Pijan
Jan 19, 2018
Kevin "Buck" Pijan, 46, died Friday, January 19, 2018 at University Hospital, Madison, WI. He was born July 3, 1971 in Wausau, WI, son of John and Sharon (Piehl) Pijan. Kevin is a graduate of Wausau East High Schools class of 1989, and earned his associates degree in Healthcare Business Services from North Central Technical College, Wausau, WI Kevin enjoyed...
James Erickson
Jan 19, 2018
James G. Erickson, 92, Wausau, died Friday January 19, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 15, 1925 in Wausau, son of the late George and Lydia (Abraham) Erickson. On November 12, 1949, he married Mary Narloch at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. Jim served his country honorably in World War II in the Army Air Force. He...
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