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.
Eric M. Hein
Nov 1, 2017
Eric M. Hein, 30, Athens, died unexpectedly from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. He was born January 13, 1987 in Medford, son of Michael Hein and Stasia Sliwinski-Seubert. Eric was a graduate of the Athens High School, and enjoyed working on the family farm in Athens and was most recently employed with Precision...
Beatrice A. Golz
Oct 29, 2017
Beatrice A. Golz, 99, Wausau, died peacefully Sunday, October 29, 2017 with her family by her side. She was under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Sylvan Crossing on Evergreen, Wausau. She was born October 5, 1918, in Wausau, daughter of the late Eric and Lillian (Weber) Salzsieder. On October 14, 1939, she married the love...
Ethel Catherine Pupp
Oct 28, 2017
Ethel Catherine Pupp (nee Geiger), 93, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 28, 2017. It was exactly 75 years from the day she married the love of her life, Edward A. Pupp, in 1942 in Abbotsford, WI. Ed passed away in 2004. Ethel was born on February 25, 1924, the 16th of 17 children born to Francis Geiger...
Cadeyan H. Bayer
Oct 27, 2017
Cadeyan Hrabik Bayer, age 4, died on Friday October 27, 2017 in Appleton, Wisconsin and ascended into heaven's embrace. Cadeyan was born on June 13th, 2013 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin to loving parents Joshua and Hilary (Van Der Leest) Bayer. Cadeyan loved playing with Mickey Mouse, Thomas the Train, Magnaformers, and Hatchimals. He especially loved to swim and...
Riley R. Weinkauf
Oct 27, 2017
Riley R. Weinkauf, 28, Wausau, died Friday, October 27, 2017, unexpectedly in his sleep at Hazelden (Betty Ford) Rehab Center, Minnesota, while receiving treatment for his addiction. He was born July 18, 1989 in Wausau, son of Randy and Peggy (Knoblock) Weinkauf. Riley worked as a truck driver for RiverView Construction and was a member of the Teamsters Local #662....
Sue E. Bednarski
Oct 26, 2017
Bednarski, Sue E. 72, Merrill, died Thursday October 26, 2017 unexpectedly at her home. Sue was born April 21, 1945 to the late James and April (Brown) Case in Wausau. She married Louis Bednarski in September 1973 in Wausau. He preceded her in death on May 20, 1995. Sue was formerly employed with Fiskars for more than 30 years. She...
Irene C. Lella
Oct 26, 2017
Irene C. Lella Miss Irene C. Lella, 98, of Neenah, but always of Wausau, died Thursday, October 26, 2017, with her faithful nephew at her side. Irene was born at home to the late John and Catherine (Midlikowski) Lella on June 5, 1919. She was a proud graduate of Wausau Senior High School, Class of 1937. After graduation she went...
Dale I. Myszka
Oct 23, 2017
Dale I. Myszka, 66, Athens, died Monday, October 23, 2017 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Appleton. He was born September 23, 1951 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Joseph and Erma (Soucek) Myszka. On October 17, 2003 he married Melinda "Lindy" Powell in Wausau. Dale enjoyed farming, logging, hunting and playing cards. He also liked watching old...
Sharon Zeichert
Oct 22, 2017
Sharon "Shari" (Schmidt) Zeichert, age 70, of Rib Mountain, WI, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2017, at the Hospice House in Wausau, WI, after a courageous battle with cancer. Shari was born May 3, 1947, in Green Bay, WI, to the late John and Veronica (Nowicki) Olszewski. Shari grew up in Pulaski, WI, and graduated from Pulaski High School...
Annette S. Krahn
Oct 20, 2017
Annette Krahn, 101, Wausau was called to eternal life at Benedictine Living Center on October 20, 2017. Anastasia Annette Stephanie Kroll was born July 29, 1916 in Cicero, IL to the late John and Frances Kroll. Annette attended elementary school in Cicero. As a child, she helped her parents in their grocery store. Annette graduated from Kenosha High School and...
Edward "Eddie" Nievinski
Oct 18, 2017
Edward "Eddie" D. Nievinski, 94, Hatley, died Wednesday October 18, 2017 at Pride TLC under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Ed was born December 11, 1922 in the town of Reid, son of the late Alex and Veronica (Malchowski) Nievinski. On September 24, 1945, he married Alvina Czeck at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. She survives....
Bette Jane Koziel-Jacobs
Oct 17, 2017
Bette Jane Koziel Jacobs, 75, of Wausau passed away on October 17, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House after her battle with pancreatic cancer. Bette was born and raised in Wausau, attending high school in both Wausau and Merrill. Upon graduating high school she attended college earning her degrees as a registered nurse and medical technician. Bette lived and worked for...
Verona Evelyn Braatz
Oct 15, 2017
Verona Evelyn Braatz was called to be with the Lord October 15, 2017 in the Town of Stettin. She was at home surrounded by her loving family. Verona was born Sept. 4, 1930 on the Hanke family farm in rural Marathon, daughter of the late William and Elsie (Haehlke) Hanke. She attended high school at Marathon one year and graduated...
Franklin Schumacher
Oct 12, 2017
Franklin V. Schumacher, a well-known high school English teacher in the Wausau community, died peacefully October 12, 2017, with family at his bedside. He was 89. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jennie Mae (Klatt), his brother Eugene L. Schumacher of Neshkoro, Wisconsin, children F. Richard Schumacher (Cheryl) of Beverly Hills, Florida; Donna Moberg (Jon) of Shorewood,...
Paul Robert Knickelbein
Oct 9, 2017
Paul R. Knickelbein, 86, Schofield, died Monday October 9, 2017 at Copperleaf Memory Care, Schofield. Paul was born Dec. 14, 1930 to the late Paul and Bee (Clawitter) Knickelbein in Milwaukee. He married Brigitte Krahnke on March 16, 1954 in New York City. She preceded him in death on Nov. 4, 2012. Paul served his country honorably in the U.S....
Eleanor Marvin
Oct 8, 2017
Eleanor Marvin, 101, Wausau, died Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. She was born February 10, 1916 in Wausau, daughter of the late Vincent and Louise (Machyniak) Slaminski. On November 10, 1934, she married Charles Marvin at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on December 3, 1981. Eleanor attended St. Michael's School...
Gerald C. Baehman
Oct 8, 2017
Gerald C. Baehman, 88, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 8, 2017. He was born on July 30, 1929 in Greenville, son of the late Clarence and Dora (Timm) Baehman. He graduated from New London High School. Gerald was honored to serve his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He earned the Combat Infantry Badge...
Helen V. Mientke
Oct 7, 2017
Helen V. Mientke, 97, Wausau died Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 11, 1919 in Bevent, daughter of the late John and Veronica (Kedrowicz) Landowski. On September 7, 1940 she married Benjamin Mientke in Wakon, Iowa. He preceded her in death in 2001. Helen and her sister Frances worked at a military plant in...
Violet Ann Wilson
Oct 5, 2017
Violet A. Wilson, 96, died Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Colonial Center, Colby. She was born July 2, 1921, in Milladore, daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Valiska) Wilson. Violet graduated from Athens High School in 1940 and then attended Marathon County Normal School followed by the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point graduating in 1953 with a Bachelor's Degree...
Georgia D. Gilbertson
Oct 4, 2017
Georgia D. Gilbertson, 73, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 28, 1944 in Wausau and raised in Rothschild, WI, daughter of the late George and Josephine (Trybula) Radtke. On November 9, 1974 she married Russell Gilbertson in Wausau. He survives. She is also survived by a sister, Sharon (Radtke/Kramer) Yirkovsky of Wausau,...
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