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.
Judith A. Durand
Dec 24, 2017
Judith A. Durand, 68, Boulder Junction, died Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 31, 1948, in Wausau, daughter of Irene (Lepak) Knetter and the late Clarence Knetter. On September 13, 1969, she married her soul mate, Scott Durand at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau and they shared 48 wonderful years...
Marcella "Marcie" Stange
Dec 21, 2017
Marcella Stange, 90, Athens, died Thursday December 21, 2017 at Wausau Manor. She was born October 6, 1927 in Goodrich, daughter of the late Frederick and Clara (Burkhart) Bergmann. On August 27, 1949, she married Donald A. Stange at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He preceded her in death December 20, 1977. Marcella and Donald met in high school because...
Carol J. Torresani
Dec 19, 2017
Carol Cwiklo Torresani, age 81, of Wausau, died unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 in her home. Born March 10, 1936 in Wisconsin Rapids, she attended Saint Lawrence Grade School and Lincoln High School, where she excelled in violin and business courses. After graduation in 1953, Carol worked for the Electrical Engineering Department at Nekoosa Papers Inc. On June 7,...
Alfred Buddy Joswiak
Dec 18, 2017
Alfred L. "Buddy" Joswiak, 92, Marathon, died December 18, 2017 at Copperleaf Assisted Living of Marathon under the care of Ministry Home Care and Hospice. He was born April 10, 1925 in the Town of Cassel to the late Anton F. and Agnes (Jagodzinski) Joswiak. On October 28, 1950 he married Genevieve Kamenick at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She...
Harold E. Balz
Dec 17, 2017
Harold E. Balz, 88, of Athens, passed away with family by his side Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Harold was born April 23, 1929 in Athens, WI, son of the late Arthur and Adeline (Hoge) Balz. On August 30, 1952 he married Lois Ziegel at Salem Lutheran Church in the town of Hamburg; she survives him. At...
Mary E. Stankowski
Dec 16, 2017
Mary Stankowski, 88, of Marathon, passed away peacefully on December 16th at Rennes Health and Rehab - Weston under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Mary was born September 10th, 1929 in Wausau to the late George and Helen (McEwen) Osterbrink. Raised on a dairy farm in Rib Mountain, she attended local schools and graduated from Wausau...
James Gorecki
Dec 16, 2017
James Francis Gorecki, 45, of Ringle, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017, at his home in Ringle after an epic battle with cancer which he fought valiantly. Jim was born on October 26, 1972, in Wausau, the son of Gerald and Helen (Sommers) Gorecki of Ringle. He attended the DC Everest area schools, and graduated from DC Everest High School...
Bessie L. Jones
Dec 14, 2017
Bessie L. Jones, 74, Wausau, died Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born September 11, 1943, in Montrose, Arkansas, daughter of the late West and Eula Glover. She married Willie Jones in Chicago and he preceded her in death. Bessie worked as a nurse's aide. She was a member of Memorial Baptist Church in St....
Curt M. Kazda
Dec 12, 2017
Curt M. Kazda, 37, Schofield, died Tuesday, December 12, 2017 unexpectedly at his home. He was born March 25, 1980, in Wausau, son of Douglas and Sheryl (Krause) Kazda. After attending the University of Minnesota Curt held several manager positions most recently as department manager for the frozen and dairy departments at Lambs Fresh Market. He took pride in his...
Agnes A. Heil
Dec 12, 2017
Agnes A. Heil, 92, Mosinee, died Tuesday, December 12, 2017 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born April 14, 1925 in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Vincent and Catherine (Felskowski) Writz. On November 20, 1945 she married LeRoy Heil at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He preceded her...
Anastasia "Stacie" H. Guralski
Dec 12, 2017
Anastasia "Stacie" Guralski 79, Edgar, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital emergency room. Stacie was born July 3, 1938 in the town of Emmet, to the late Joseph and Anna (Linden) Griesmer. She was a lifelong member of St. John's the Baptist Catholic Church, Edgar, and attended St. John's School and Edgar High School....
Judith "Judy" L. Kurth
Dec 11, 2017
Judith "Judy" Kurth, 76, Wausau died Monday, December 11, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 23, 1941 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Arthur and Lillian (Kopitzke) Rosin. On January 30, 1965 she married Carl Kurth in Menominee Falls. He preceded her in death on February 1, 2000. Judy enjoyed working for the Forest Service in Park...
Richard Witz
Dec 11, 2017
Richard J. Witz, 24, Wausau, died Monday, December 11, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Mary's Campus, Rochester, Minn. He was born October 19, 1993 in Wausau, son of Gilbert Witz and Rabecka Saal. On June 29, 2017, he married Alexandria Staubs in Wausau. Richard served his country in the United States Marines. Survivors include his wife, Alexandria; son, Jamyson;...
Rose Gritzmacher
Dec 9, 2017
Rose H. Gritzmacher, 93, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born March 2, 1924 in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Irene (Zimmel) Rauschl. On May 11, 1946, she married Eugene Gritzmacher at the Naval Base in Washington. D.C....
Arlon R. Schmidt
Dec 7, 2017
Arlon R. Schmidt, 85, town of Stettin, died Thursday, December 7, 2017 at his home. He was born December 18, 1931 on the family farm, son of the late Walter and Lydia (Krueger) Schmidt. On June 7, 1952, he married the love of his life, Delphine Steidinger at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, Stettin. She preceded him in death on September...
Lucelia "Lucy" Heldt
Dec 6, 2017
Lucelia E. "Lucy" (Oelke) Heldt, 96, Marathon, died Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at her home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born February 1, 1921 in Stirum, North Dakota to the late Albert and Ethel (Jones) Bruns. On September 29, 1945, she married Victor Oelke, who died unexpectedly in 1977. Lucy was remarried to...
Philip Ritger Jr
Dec 6, 2017
Philip Ritger Jr. died on December 6 at the age of 89. He was born May 10, 1928 the son of the late Philip and Amelia(Schlagenhaft) Ritger. On September 3, 1951 he married the late Leona Wadinski. He was an active member of the former St. Mary's Congregation which presently is the Church of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. When...
Patricia A. Mumford
Dec 6, 2017
Patricia A. (Ziemke, Schultz) Mumford, age 61, of Wausau, passed away at the House of the Dove Hospice in Marshfield, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday December 6, 2017. Patricia was born August 9, 1956 to Ernest Ziemke and Ann Ziemke in Medford. On February 28, 1998 she was united in marriage to Todd Mumford. Patricia had been dealing...
Francis L. Susor
Dec 5, 2017
Francis L. Susor, 90, Wausau, died Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born June 19, 1927 in Wausau, son of the late Albert and Pearl (Wurster) Susor. On September 24, 1955, he married Lois Koehler at the First Methodist Church in Wausau. Francis was...
William F. Morache Jr
Dec 5, 2017
William F. Morache Jr., 79, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on December 5, 2017. He was born to William Sr. and Ann (Pocewicz) in Chicago, IL on May 31, 1938. The eldest of three children, he attended Mendel High School, Chicago, and graduated with a business degree from Purdue University and a MBA from University of...
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