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.
Jean A. Soberg
Apr 27, 2017
Jean Arvilla Soberg, 92, Rothschild, died Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. Jean was born on November 19, 1924 to the late Carl and Helen (Andre) Retzlaff in Oconto, WI. She married Carl Soberg on June 3, 1950 in Chicago and he preceded her in death on August 30, 2010. After she and Carl were married they...
Marion R. Jakubowski
Apr 25, 2017
Marion R. Jakubowski, 90, Wausau, died Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born August 15, 1926 in Rozellville, Wis., the 6th of 16 children born to the late Louis and Agnes (Gemski) Kraus. Marion was a homemaker and enjoyed traveling, bingo, and especially being with...
Robert R. Schmidlkofer
Apr 25, 2017
Robert "Bob" R. Schmidlkofer, 80, Wausau, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with his family by his side. He was born January 11, 1937, son of the late Ulrich and Romelda (Schmitz) Schmidlkofer. In 1955 Bob graduated from Wausau High School. He excelled in all sports especially basketball and tennis. He attended Carroll College and in...
Jerome J. Guillaume
Apr 24, 2017
Jerome J. Guillaume, 84, Wausau, died Monday, April 24, 2017 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Jerome was born September 18, 1932 to the late William and Helen (Springer) Guillaume in the town of Emmet. He married Lois Schmidt on April 14, 1956 in Hudson WI. Jerome served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and...
Joyce A. Szuminski
Apr 24, 2017
Joyce A. Szuminski, 81, formerly of Marathon, died Monday, April 24, 2017 in Menomonee Falls. She was born April 3, 1936, in Marathon, daughter of the late Oscar and Anna (Wadzinski) Kienbaum. On October 3, 1959, she married Edwin P. Szuminski at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. He preceded her in death December 7, 2011. Joyce worked at St. Regis...
Eleanor J. Seim
Apr 23, 2017
Eleanor J. Seim, 93, Wausau, died Sunday April 23, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 6, 1924, in the town of Bevent, daughter of the late Marcel and Martha (Dombeck) Gruna. On Thanksgiving Day, November 20, 1941, she married Leonard J. Seim in Wausau. He preceded her in death January 9, 2002. Eleanor was a volunteer at...
Mary K. Holloman
Apr 21, 2017
Mary K. Holloman, 91, Wausau died Friday, April 21, 2017 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born January 28, 1926 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Guy W. and Mabel (Marceille) Holloman. Mary was a graduate of the College of Immaculata in Chicago. She later went to work for Wisconsin Box in Wausau as a bookkeeper/secretary for 27 years....
Merna F. Kleman
Apr 19, 2017
Merna F. Kleman, 72, Schofield, died Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at University Hospital, Madison surrounded by her family. She was born July 15, 1944 in Wausau, daughter of the late Delbert and Marion (Gavitt) Sickler. Delbert passed away when Merna was young and Marion married Orville Richter who was an important father figure in her life. On October 26, 1962...
Grace M. Jansen
Apr 17, 2017
Grace M. Jansen, 80, Marathon, died Monday, April 17, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 21, 1936 in Wausau, daughter of the late William and Sarah (Clark) Osterbrink. On June 22, 1955, she married Alvin Jansen at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He survives. Grace and her husband Alvin farmed ginseng in the town of Rib Falls...
Emma Brzezinski
Apr 17, 2017
Emma Brzezinski, 100, Wausau, died Monday, April 17, 2017 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau. She was born December 19, 1916 in the town of Sharon in Portage County Wisconsin, daughter of the late John and Susan (Bednarski) Windorski. On November 14, 1936, she married Leo Brzezinski at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Polonia, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on...
Daina M. Lottice
Apr 17, 2017
Daina Marie Lottice, 32, Athens, WI went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 17, 2017. She was born on June 3, 1984 in Bemidji, MN, the second daughter of Victor and Lisa Lottice. She enjoyed being home schooled with her siblings and graduated with her GED in 2002. She really liked being in the out doors at their...
Alice "Peggy" Britten
Apr 17, 2017
Alice "Peggy" M. Britten, 93, Wausau, died Monday, April 17, 2017 under the care of Aseracare Hospice at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston. She was born October 6, 1923 in Wausau, daughter of the late Frederick and Agnes (Martini) Kimball. In 1951 she married Norbert Britten and he preceded her in death. Alice worked at Menasha Products prior to...
James Gonsiorowski
Apr 16, 2017
James Gonsiorowski, 76, Wausau, died Sunday April 16, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. James was born December 31, 1940 to Theodore and Emily (Dulak) Gonsiorowski in Stevens Point. He was formerly employed with J.I. Case until his retiring. James served his country honorably in the U.S. Army from 1963 until 1965. Survivors include his wife and many other family members....
John E. Stubbe
Apr 15, 2017
John E. Stubbe, 83, village of Maine, died peacefully on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. John was born March 9, 1934, son of the late Edwin and Emma (Marquardt) Stubbe. John graduated from Wausau High School in 1952. On June 2, 1956, he was united in marriage to Marlene Oelke. In July of that year, he...
Richard L. Borski
Apr 14, 2017
Richard L. Borski, 73, Wausau, died April 14, 2017. Dick was born December 21, 1943 in Wausau, son of the late Anthony and Adeline (Krejci) Borski. He served in the United States Marines in Vietnam. In 2016 he had the wonderful opportunity to go on the Honor Flight, to him it was the trip of a life time. Dick's career...
Mark E. Hartman
Apr 12, 2017
Mark E. Hartman, 61, Kronenwetter, died Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at his home, due to natural causes. He was born October 11, 1955 in Roscommon, Mich., son of the late Norval and Margaret (Henderson) Hartman. Mark was united in marriage to Susan Lukensmeyer on October 15, 1994. Together, they participated in a spiritual union on July 3, 2016. For many...
Lloyd P. Lang
Apr 11, 2017
Lloyd P. Lang, 80, town of Cassel, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau, with his family by his side. He was born August 12, 1936 on the family farm in Cassel, the only son of Jacob and Mathilda (Stieber) Lang. On July 16, 1960, he married Antoinette "Toni" Kurtzweil at St. Patrick...
Lucille E. Gottschalk
Apr 10, 2017
Lucille E. Gottschalk, 94, of Edgar, died Monday April 10, 2017, in Lakeville, Minnesota. She was born June 10, 1922, in Edgar, daughter of the late Jesse and Helen (Strasser) Rifleman. Lucille was known as "Birdie" to family and friends for her small stature and light appetite. None of that slowed her down, however. She loved to dance the polka,...
Frances King
Apr 6, 2017
Frances King, 99, Weston, died Thursday April 6, 2017 at Rennes Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 24, 1917, in Ringle, daughter of the late John and Mary Ann (Glodowski) Landowski. On November 4, 1936, she married Henry King at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Callon. He preceded her in death December 12, 1985. Frances was an active member...
Erica Mildred Christman
Apr 1, 2017
Erica Mildred Christman, 21, Auburndale, died Saturday, April 1, 2017 at her home, Auburndale. She was born May 13, 1995 in Wausau, daughter of Anthony and Debra (Thielman) Christman. Erica graduated from Marathon High School. She found peace and enjoyment spending time with mom and dad, watching videos, taking car rides and playing with her stuffed animals. She also loved...