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.
Wayne Klimpke
Nov 26, 2017
Wayne W. Klimpke, 51, Athens died Sunday, November 26, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born December 7, 1965 in Wausau, son of Walter and Carol (Westphall) Klimpke, Athens. Wayne started driving cement truck for Rietbrock Ready Mix and most recently drove for County Materials for many years. Some of his favorite pastimes included going out west in...
"Step" Gerald Orlikowski
Nov 25, 2017
"Step" Gerald Orlikowski, 86, Wausau, died Saturday, November 25, 2017 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born August 3, 1931 in Stevens Point, Wis., son of the late Benjamin and Paulene (Karashinski) Orlikowski. Before Step was born, his father Ben died, and Paulene was then united in marriage to Joe Eckman, and together raised their family in Stevens Point....
Alma Rose Scobell
Nov 24, 2017
Alma Rose "Amy" Scobell, 95, died Friday, November 24, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born on March 31, 1922 to Clara and Henry Czerney at Lake Andes, South Dakota. In 1946 Amy married Elgin (Scob) Scobell and made Wausau home since 1950. Amy worked as receptionist for the Wausau Veterinary Clinic as long as Scob was in private...
Mary M. Boehm
Nov 24, 2017
Mary M. Boehm died on November 24, 2017. She was 96 years old. Mary was born on October 26, 1921 in the Town of Cassel, daughter of the late William and Margaret (Seliger) Lang. On September 4, 1939, she married Leon Boehm in Marathon. They resided in Marathon County all of their lives. While caring for and raising their family,...
Floyd E. Heidmann
Nov 23, 2017
Floyd E. Heidmann, 71, Edgar, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 23, 2017, with his loving family by his side. He was born January 18, 1946 in Wausau, son of the late Earl and Mary (Cooper) Heidmann. On August 17, 1968, he married Margaret "Marge" Chojnowski at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. She survives. Floyd was a...
Rosemarie A. Zygmant
Nov 23, 2017
Rosemarie A. Zygmant, 99, Wausau died Thursday Nov.23, 2017 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. Rosemarie was born Dec. 29, 1917 to the late Raymond and Rose Davis in Chicago, IL. She married Frances J. Zygmant and he preceded her in death in May 1987. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Ann (Erwin) Trauth, Athens; her son, William Zygmant, CA; 17...
Ione Williams
Nov 23, 2017
Ione Etta McEathron Williams, 99, has passed from her temporary life on earth into her eternal life in Heaven in her 100th year. Ione died at Acorn Hill Senior Living Community, Mosinee, on November 23, 2017. Nurtured by her parents, Rev. Alexander and Ida McEathron, in her belief that Jesus Christ is our personal Savior, Ione was baptized at age...
Violet Thatcher
Nov 18, 2017
Violet Thatcher, 83, Hatley, died Saturday November 18, 2017 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born August 12, 1934 in Milladore, daughter of the late Edward and Rose (Unertl) Rickl. On November 9, 1953, she married Harold L. Thatcher at St. Kilian Catholic Church, Blenker. He preceded her in death July 29, 2005. Violet was born and raised on...
Sharon Lee Franke
Nov 16, 2017
Sharon Lee Franke, 59, Topaz, Michigan, died peacefully on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau, Wisconsin, with family by her side. She was born December 7, 1957 in St. Ignace, Michigan. In her younger years, Sharon worked for the USDA Forest Service in Bergland, Michigan and most recently she was employed as a certified nursing assistant at...
Leon Ernenputsch
Nov 16, 2017
Leon Ernenputsch, 92, Edgar, died Thursday, November 16, 2017 at his home. Born October 28, 1925 in Edgar, son of the late Henry and Mary (Thurs) Ernenputsch. Leon was raised by his grandmother, Bridgette Thurs and his aunt and uncle, Anthony and Marcella Thurs. He attended Edgar High School and joined the Marines when he was 17 years old. He...
Florence A. Matushak
Nov 15, 2017
Florence Anna (Lang) Matushak, 92, Marathon, died Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. She was born March 2, 1925 in Marathon, daughter of the late Ignatz and Margaret (Dalsky) Lang. On May 31, 1944, she married Prosper Matushak at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death on February 25, 1973. Florence provided 54...
Delores E. Hopperdietzel
Nov 12, 2017
Delores E. Hopperdietzel, 90, Athens, died Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Colonial Center, Colby. She was born August 19, 1927 in Goodrich, daughter of the late William and Josephine (Fishbach) Achterberg. On July 31, 1948 she married Raymond "Bucky" Hopperdietzel in the town of Hamburg. He preceded her in death on January 20, 2003. As a young girl Delores worked...
Joell A. Metcalf
Nov 10, 2017
Joell A. Metcalf, 81, Weston, Wis. died peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2017 at her home, surrounded by family. She was born March 22, 1936 in Fulda, Minnesota, daughter of the late Emil and Etta (Speckmeier) Zanter. On June 10, 1955, she was united in marriage to Robert Metcalf in Jackson, Minnesota. He preceded her in death on October 20,...
Mary Berres
Nov 8, 2017
Mary Berres, 94, Weston formerly of Poniatowski, died Wednesday, November 8, 2017 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Rennes Rehabilitation, Weston. She was born August 15, 1923 in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Novitzke) Murkowski. On July 2, 1940 she married Raymond T. Berres at Holy Family Catholic Church,...
Bernice E. Beyreis
Nov 7, 2017
Bernice E. Beyreis, age 91, died Tuesday, November 7 at Aspirus Palliative Care Unit. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Bernice was born June 22, 1926 in Wausau, to the late Henry and Minnie Schmidt. Beloved wife of Bruce R. Beyreis for 52 years. Bernice was the loving, helpful and caring mother of two...
Michael E. "Mike" Gau
Nov 6, 2017
Michael "Mike" E. Gau, 91, Wausau, died Monday, November 6, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. He was born September 14, 1926 in the town of Marathon, son of the late Mike J. and Catherine (Krause) Gau. On September 18, 1948, he married his wife, of 69 years, Laura T. Gau (Heil) at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded...
Betty J. Wisler
Nov 5, 2017
Betty J. Wisler, 87, Wausau, died Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 25, 1930 in Stetsonville, daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Lang) Dieringer. On October 17, 1953, she married Milton Wisler in Stetsonville. Betty was the book keeper and secretary for her husband's start-up company, Northway Communications, while being a stay-at-home mom....
Laura T. Gau
Nov 5, 2017
Laura T. Gau, 89, Wausau, died Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born July 26, 1928 to the late Joseph F. and Mary G. (Salzman) Heil. On September 18, 1948, she married her husband of 69 years and love of her life, Michael E. Gau, who followed her in death on November 6, 2017. Survivors...
Robert D. Kasmerchak
Nov 5, 2017
Robert D. Kasmerchak, 89, of Wausau, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Sunday Nov. 5, 2017 at Wausau Manor. Born on November 11, 1927 in Hatley, Bob was the son of the late Joseph and Constance (Letarski) Kazmierczak. Robert proudly served his Country in the Navy during World War II. He married Lucy Gleason on September 11, 1947 in Wausau, where...
Loretta L. Hayek-Gill
Nov 2, 2017
Loretta L. Hayek-Gill, 83, Wausau, died peacefully on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau, with family by her side. She was born June 27, 1934 in Wisconsin, daughter of the late Frank and Emma (Paetsch) Gill. For many years, Loretta worked as a prep cook for several area restaurants and deli's. Survivors include, six children, Frank (Sandy)...
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