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.
George W. Heinz
Sep 26, 2017
George W. Heinz, 91, formerly of Rothschild, died Tuesday September 26, 2017, at his home in Orlando, Florida, under the care of his family and hospice. He was born April 12th, 1926, in Wausau, son of the late William and Edna Heinz. On November 27, 1948, he married Mary 'Mae" Schneider in Wausau. She preceded him in death January 21,...
Carl C. Strey
Sep 25, 2017
Carl C. Strey, 45, Wausau died unexpectedly Monday September 25, 2017 in his home, after a long illness. Carl was born October 7, 1971 to Lowell and Joy (Kluessendorf) Strey in Wausau. Carl was a truck driver, owning his own semi for a time doing contract hauling. Helping his grandfather out on the family farm with ginseng was a time...
Ann Stencil
Sep 24, 2017
Ann Stencil, 91, Edgar, died Sunday, September 24, 2017, surrounded by her family at Rennes Health and Rehab, Weston, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born December 11, 1925 in Junction City, Wis., daughter of the late Frank and Anastasia (Walsky) Kowalski. On April 22, 1944, she married George Stencil at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder....
George G. Gajewski
Sep 24, 2017
George G. Gajewski, 85, died Sunday, September 24, 2017 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at The Bay at Colonial Manor, Wausau. He was born July 21, 1932, son of the late John and Cecelia "Elsie" (Bukowski) Gajewski. George served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He had a lifelong career...
Lisa A. Wisnewski
Sep 23, 2017
Lisa A. Wisnewski, 57 Wausau formerly of Edgar, died Saturday, September 23, 2017 at her home. She was born March 28th, 1960 in Antigo, daughter of the late Arthur and Bernice (Spychalla) Wisnewski. Throughout her life Lisa, managed apartment complexes in WI Rapids, and Nashville, Tennessee areas. She worked for various nursing homes around the Wausau area. She most recently...
Lisa Marie Soriano
Sep 23, 2017
LISA MARIE SORIANO Lisa Soriano, age 49, of Key West, Florida, passed away on September 23, 2017. She was born on February 27, 1968, in Somerville, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Andrew B. Soriano and Susan Soriano. She was a 1986 graduate of Wausau East High School and attended the University of San Francisco. Lisa lived in San...
Daniel E. Walsh
Sep 22, 2017
Daniel E. Walsh, 75, Weston died Friday, September 22, 2017 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born January 1, 1942 in Chicago, son of the late Donald E. and Veronica (Martin) Walsh. On January 18, 1964 he married Stephanie Galloy in Hazelcrest, Illinois. She preceded him in death on April 26, 2006. Dan worked in the Water Department for...
Grace R. Carey
Sep 22, 2017
Grace R. Carey, 88, Weston died Friday, September 22, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 24, 1928 in Antigo, daughter of the late Julius and Florence (Saykelly) Welch. On May 27, 1972 she married Mark Carey in Weston. He survives. Grace worked at the former Wausau Hospital for more than 42 years with her final position being...
Raymond D. Kurszewski
Sep 20, 2017
Raymond D. Kurszewski, 77, Wausau died Wednesday, September 20, 2017 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 18, 1939 in Milwaukee, son of the late Nick and Regina (Modrzewski) Kurszewski. On September 28, 1963 he married Lucille "Lucy" Bychinski at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau....
Joanne M. Ziebell
Sep 20, 2017
Joanne M. Ziebell, 72, Wausau, died Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 3, 1945 in Stevens Point, daughter of the late Alvin and Laura (Frydach) Laska. For many years, Joanne worked as an administrative assistant for Wausau Insurance Company until her retirement. Following her retirement, she enjoyed working as a bartender for the Domino...
Linda R. Schade
Sep 17, 2017
Linda R. Schade, 69, Wausau, died Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 25, 1948 in Wausau, daughter of the late Alois Sowinski and Betty (Duggan) Sowinski. On May 4, 1973, she married Jack Schade in Wausau. As a young lady, Linda enjoyed bowling, golfing, playing tennis and volleyball. She was the family historian, had...
Lawrence Pierschalla
Sep 16, 2017
Lawrence "Larry" J. Pierschalla, 87, Wausau, died Saturday, September 16, 2017 at home surrounded by family, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born June 3, 1930 in Hatley, son of the late Joseph and Anna (Fulkowski) Pierschalla. Larry married Rosemary A. Knippel on September 13, 1952 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He was...
Delphine Schmidt
Sep 16, 2017
Delphine Schmidt, 86, Marathon, died Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 2, 1931 in the town of Stettin, daughter of the late Reinhold and Eleanor (Erdman) Steidinger. On June 7, 1952, she married Arlon Schmidt at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, town of Stettin. He survives. Following her graduation from Marathon High School, Delphine worked...
Gene E. Voigt
Sep 15, 2017
Gene E. Voigt, 81, Marathon, died Friday, September 15, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 20, 1936 in Wausau, son of the late Henry and Martha (Giese) Voigt. On May 29, 1954, he married Jennie Krenz at St. John Lutheran Church, Hamburg. She survives. Gene farmed with his wife and children and was the owner of Gene...
Roy F. Kocik
Sep 15, 2017
Roy F. Kocik, 73, Wausau, died Friday September 15, at Azura Memory Care, Rib Mountain. He was born January 4, 1944, in Wausau, son of the late Frank and Dorothy (Martin) Kocik. Roy graduated from Newman High School in 1962 and went on to proudly serve his country in the U.S. Navy as a hard hat deep sea diver. On...
Beverly J. Rieckenberg
Sep 15, 2017
Beverly J. (Rainville) Rieckenberg, 81, Wausau, died Friday, September 15, 2017 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston, surrounded by family. She was born March 22, 1936, in Wausau, daughter of the late Richard and Aurelia (Yessa) Rosenau. On July 20, 1970, she married Roger Rieckenberg in Pine City, Minnesota. He preceded her in death on July 26, 2000. Beverly enjoyed baking,...
Mary J. Kluz
Sep 11, 2017
Mary J. Kluz, 90, Wausau died Monday September 11, 2017 at Ascension St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. Mary was born July 27, 1927 to the late Michael and Katherine (Paszkot) Koziol in Gunther, WI. She married Rudolph Kluz Sr. on Dec. 29, 1947 in Knowlton. Rudolph preceded her in death on October 27, 1997. Mary was a hardworking woman! In her...
Sabina Marie Fox-Stephens
Sep 11, 2017
Sabina Marie Fox-Stephens (nee Fox) of Birnamwood Wisconsin, born 12/30/1966, passed away peacefully on the evening of 9/11/2017 aged 50 years old. Raised in the wooded countryside of north central Wisconsin, Sabina found beauty in many things and regarded all of God's creations with the utmost kindness and compassion, whether flora, fauna or human. For her, this lifetime was one...
Doris E. Borchardt
Sep 10, 2017
Doris Elaine (Behnke) Borchardt, 92, Wausau, passed away Sunday September 10, 2017 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau. She was born July 24, 1925, in Wausau, daughter of the late Otto and Inah (Wendorf) Behnke. On May 31, 1947, she was united in marriage to Gustav Borchardt at St. Peter Lutheran Church in the town of Wausau. He preceded her in...
Rhonda M. Hoesly
Sep 8, 2017
Rhonda M. Hoesly, 63, of Spencer passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital Friday, September 8, 2017 after a long battle of cancer, surrounded by her family. Rhonda was born December 17, 1953, the daughter of Allen and Virginia (Treankler) Stange. She was united in marriage to John Hoesly on March 24, 1973. John passed away on February 18, 2008. Together...
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