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.
Joan L. Puerner
Feb 25, 2018
Joan L. Puerner, 89, Wausau died Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Ascension St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born December 14, 1928 in Wausau, daughter of the late Wallace and Agnes (Tetzlaft) Puerner. For many years Joan worked as a nurse anesthetist at the former St. Mary's Hospital in Wausau. Some of her favorite pastimes included gardening, knitting and being...
Gerard M. Skrzypchak
Feb 25, 2018
As the house chimes rang loudly in the winter wind, Gerard M. Skrzypchak, 65, died peacefully on Sunday February 25, 2018, with family at his side. Gerard was born in Wausau on November 2, 1952, son of the late John Jr. and Dorothy (Kraimer) Skrzypchak. He grew up on the family farm in the Town of Cassel, Marathon. He was...
Marilynn A. Heidvogel
Feb 24, 2018
Marilynn A. Heidvogel, 75, Wausau died Saturday, February 24, 2018 under the care of Interim Hospice at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 22, 1942 in Fremont, Nebraska, daughter of the late William and Adeline (Craven) Talbot. On February 8, 1964 she married John Heidvogel in Omaha, Nebraska. He survives. For many years Marilynn was...
Rich T. Konkol
Feb 24, 2018
Rich T. Konkol, 74, Hatley, died Saturday February 24, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 5, 1943, in Milwaukee, son of the late Clarence and Lorraine (Langteau) Konkol. On November 3, 1979, he married Sharon Sabert in Lake Tahoe. After graduating from high school, Rich entered the United States Army and served in the 82nd Airborne Division...
Deloris C. Heier
Feb 23, 2018
Deloris C. Heier, 88, Athens, died Friday, February 23, 2018 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at Dycora Transitional Health, Abbotsford. She was born April 28, 1929 in town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Andrew and Julia (Nowicki) Witucki. On September 12, 1951 she married Lawrence Heier at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski, and they raised four...
Paulina Ann Dombrowski Fellbaum
Feb 20, 2018
Our greatest loss, our Mother, Paulina Ann (Grabko) Dombrowski Fellbaum, 84, of Wausau/ Marathon entered Heaven Tuesday, February 20, 2018 with family rushing to be by her side due to a cardiac arrest. She was born September 16, 1933, in Hatley, daughter of the late Alexander and Elizabeth (Kuklinski) Grabko. Paulina grew up during the Great Depression. She was the...
Lyle R. Leith
Feb 20, 2018
Lyle R. Leith, 77, died February 20, 2018 at his home. He was born July 15, 1940 in Rhinelander, son of the late Marvin and Elizabeth (Rausch) Leith. On July 28, 1962 he married Sandra Dalbec in Wausau. She survives. Lyle enjoyed getting his hands dirty working on cars, and always took time to invite friends and family into his...
Paul E. Fay
Feb 20, 2018
Paul E. Fay, 53, Wausau, died Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at his home. He was born January 31, 1965 in Great Lakes, Ill., son of Kathleen (McDonald) Fay of Wausau and the late Paul Fay. Paul married Cheryl Coulouris on June 25, 1988 in Merrimack, NH. Since 2005, Paul has worked for Piper Products, Inc. in Wausau as Vice President...
John J. Szemborski Jr
Feb 19, 2018
After a 4-year battle with esophageal cancer, John J. Szemborski, Jr., 80, of Marathon, WI, died at his home, on February 19, 2018. John is best known in recent years as the "Honey Guy" at the Farmers Market of Wausau, where he was a vendor for over 25 years and one of the first vendors of organic produce. Friends and...
Betty J. Mueller
Feb 19, 2018
Betty J. Mueller, 87, Wausau died Monday, February 19, 2018 at her home. She was born March 7, 1930 in Wausau, daughter of the late George F. Obermeier and Helen (Scutkowski) Schmitz and beloved stepdaughter to Mynard Schmitz. On June 23, 1951 she married Robert E. Mueller at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on December...
Robert H. "Bob" Ringle
Feb 18, 2018
Robert H. "Bob" Ringle, 84, Wausau died Sunday, February 18, 2018 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Garden Side Crossing, Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born February 23, 1933 in Wausau, son of the late Elmer and Alma (Winkert) Ringle Sr. On April 7, 1956 he married Patricia Kort at Trinity Lutheran Church,...
Elroy W. Staszak
Feb 14, 2018
Elroy W. Staszak, 65, Wausau died Wednesday February 14, 2018 at Tranquility Way, his home for the last seven years. Elroy was born December 19, 1952 to Arthur and Delores (Zietlow) Staszak, in Wausau. He enjoyed the many years he attended the EACH and ADS programs. He also liked playing with stuffed animals, watching action shows on television and watching...
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...
