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.
Sandra J. Leith
Mar 31, 2018
Sandra Jean Leith, 74, passed away on March 31, 2018 at Mount View Care Center after a five-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Sandra enjoyed doing crafts, being in committees and loved socializing with her friends. Her favorite thing to do was have Sunday dinner with her family and celebrate the Fourth of July. She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth...
Kimberly Sue Kuklinski
Mar 29, 2018
Kimberly Sue Kuklinski, 33, of Hatley, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at home in the care and loving arms of her Aunt Rose & Uncle Mike Buchkowski. She was born June 4, 1984, in Wausau, daughter of Edward "Eddie" and Lori (Rucinski) Kuklinski. Kimberly was a proud D.C. Everest graduate, class of 2003. There she found her favorite...
Sylvester H. Volhard
Mar 28, 2018
Sylvester H. Volhard, 91, died Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 6, 1926 in Marathon, son of the late Edwin and Anna (Gassner) Volhard. On August 31, 1949 he married Ruth Seliger at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Volhard; son, David Volhard; mother of his grandchildren, Julie Volhard; grandchildren,...
Alice Imhoff
Mar 28, 2018
Alice Imhoff, 93, of Wausau passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at home with her daughter, Donna, and her son-in-law, Jeff, by her side. She was born at home in the town of Wausau on December 25, 1924 to the late Edward and Theresa (Ostrowski) Glenetski. She made a living working at Marathon Rubber. Alice married William (Bill) Imhoff...
Janet Ruth Seidler Minter
Mar 28, 2018
Janet Ruth Seidler Minter was called to her heavenly home on March 28, 2018. She was born September 26, 1938, to Walter and Ruth Seidler (Wentland) of Wausau, who preceded her in death. Her brothers Donald (Kay) Hastings MN and Eugene (Grace) Rhinelander, WI preceded her in death. Janet is survived by her son Daniel (Julie) of Manitowoc, WI and...
Lorraine Socha
Mar 27, 2018
Lorraine Socha, 85, Edgar, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Survivors include her children, Debbie (John) Albrecht, Sandy (Jeff) Scott, Terry (Tina) Socha, Sherry (Jamie) Skjeveland and Jill (Ken) Goodwin; 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Private family services will be held. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Edgar is in charge of arrangements.
Gary Werner
Mar 27, 2018
Gary E. Werner, 71, died Tuesday, March 27, 2018 under the care of Interim Hospice and Palliative Care at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born January 9, 1947 in Wausau to the late Elmer and Margaret (Krause) Werner. After graduating from Edgar High School, Gary served in the United States Marine Corps and later went to work on...
Susan E. Lepak
Mar 27, 2018
Susan Lepak, 75, passed away at home on March 27, 2018, after a long battle with cancer. She was born October 24, 1942, to Bruno Vetter and Grace Cannady Vetter, and grew up in Marathon, Wisconsin. Following her graduation from Marathon High School, Sue married Alois Lepak, her husband of nearly fifty-six years. Sue and Al lived in California and...
Richard Hornung
Mar 23, 2018
Richard Hornung passed away at Benedictine Rehab Center on Friday, March 23, 2018, with his loving wife at his side. He was born in Wisconsin Rapids to Clarence and Antoinette Hornung. Richard attended grade school at St. James in Wausau and then graduated from Wausau High School. After school he served in the United States Army in the Korean War...
Dorothy A. Pergolski
Mar 23, 2018
Dorothy A. Pergolski, 99, Wausau died Friday, March 23, 2018 at Rennes Rehab, Weston. She was born June 22, 1918 in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Theodosia (Szachta) Borski. In her earlier years Dorothy cleaned homes for many families in Wausau and later went on to work at Wisconsin Box and at Kraft Foods, both of Wausau. Some...
Dorris Lee Doerres
Mar 23, 2018
Dorris Lee Doerres, Wausau, passed to eternal life Friday March 23, 2018 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, with her family by her side following a brief illness. Dorris was born March 26 to the late Millard and Virginia (Alexander) Walker in St. Louis, MO. She married John "Jack" Doerres on June 21, 1952 in St. Louis. He preceded her...
Virginia K. Peter
Mar 21, 2018
Virginia K. Peter died peacefully in her sleep on March 21, 2018 with her family beside her. Virginia was born on January 27th, 1938 in Peebles, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to Louis P. Nett and Eleanor Fritz. On July 19, 1968 she married Richard F. Peter in Worthington, Ohio. She is survived by her sons Gregory A. Peter (Cathy), Appleton,...
Joann Ruth Atkinson
Mar 21, 2018
JoAnn Ruth Atkinson, 67, Mosinee, formerly of Weston, died Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at her home, under the care of her family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born January 1, 1951 in Fort Atkinson, Wis., daughter of the late Gilbert Scholl and Arlene (Wealti) Scholl. On April 4, 1970, she married John Paul Atkinson. They ran...
Erica Ann Springer
Mar 19, 2018
Erica A. Springer, 49, died Monday, March 19, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born July 22, 1968 in Madison, daughter of Theodore and June (Sherry) Oasen. On August 8, 2007 she married Jon Springer in Wausau. Erica worked as a nurse at Colonial Center in Colby. She enjoyed sewing, her pugs and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors...
Chester J. Dorshak
Mar 19, 2018
Chester J. Dorshak, 78, Rothschild, died Monday, March 19, 2018 at his home. He was born September 2, 1939 in Wausau to the late John R. and Mary (Szarkowitz) Dorshak. Chester was devout son to his parents, especially his mother Mary. For a short time, he worked at Weyerhauser Corporation in Rothschild as a paper machine operator. Among his favorite...
Keith A. Rainville
Mar 19, 2018
Keith A. Rainville, 59, Wausau, died Monday, March 19, 2018 at Ascension Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was a triplet, born July 16, 1958 in Wausau, son of the late Lloyd and Elizabeth (Frank) Rainville. Keith was currently employed at Applied Laser Technologies LLC in Weston, and the support and compassion the company and co-workers have given to Keith and...
Rosemary Knudsen
Mar 16, 2018
Rosemary Knudsen, 83, Wausau died Friday March 16, 2018 at Sylvan Crossing, Wausau. Rosemary was born Oct. 4, 1934 to the late August and Eva (Klein) Schulz in Wausau. She married William Knudsen on June 28, 1958 in Wausau. Bill preceded her in death on Jan. 23, 2003. Rosemary was formerly employed at Marathon Battery for 20 years. Survivors include...
Irene Kluck
Mar 16, 2018
Irene Kluck, 92, died Friday, March 16, 2018 at Riverview Health Services, Tomahawk. She was born September 27, 1925 in Wausau, daughter of the late Michael and Pauline (Belter) Hench. On February 23, 1946 she married Clarence Kluck at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on February 17, 1988. Irene had a strong faith and enjoyed...
Betty W. Tierney
Mar 16, 2018
Betty W. Tierney, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Hospice House in Wausau, WI surrounded by her children. Betty was born on July 23, 1925 in the town of Hamburg. She was the 18th of 20 children of Robert and Otillie (Zastrow) Gruling. On September 11, 1947, she met Robert Tierney and immediately decided he was...
Joseph A. Winetzki
Mar 15, 2018
Joseph A. Winetzki, 82, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Wausau Manor. He was born September 28, 1935 in Wausau son of the late Joseph and Florence (Seefeldt) Winetzki. Joseph served his country in the United States Navy serving as an intelligence officer in Hawaii and Japan. His family made "The Finest Home Made Chocolates in the World"...
