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.
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"...
Ronald Heidmann
Mar 13, 2018
Ronald "Toby" R. Heidmann of Edgar died surrounded by his family on Tuesday March 13, 2018 at the age of 76. Ronald was born January 9, 1942 to the late Frederick and Ann (Kania) Heidmann in the Town of Halsey. He married Virginia "Jeannie" Schueller on June 17, 1961 at St. John Catholic Church in Edgar. Toby loved to spend...
Steven H. Schneider
Mar 13, 2018
Steven H. Schneider, 68, Weston died Tuesday, March 13, 2018. He was born February 22, 1950 in Northfield, Illinois, son of the late Ervin and Dorothy (Happ) Schneider. On February 20, 1981 he married Patti Decker at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wausau. She survives. In his earlier years Steven was a welder at the former Drott/Case in Schofield....
Mark W. Narlock
Mar 12, 2018
Mark W. Narlock, 53, Rhinelander, died Monday March 12, 2018 at his home. He was born April 11, 1964, in Wausau, son of Audrey (Marten) Narlock, Rhinelander and the late Robert Narlock. Mark had previously been employed by Custom Fabrications in Marshfield. Among his favorite pasttimes were fishing and building awesome campfires. Survivors besides his mother, Audrey, include a son,...
Marian E. Wozniczka
Mar 10, 2018
Marian E. Wozniczka, 93, Wausau died Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Survivors include her children, Tom (Sue) Wozniczka, New London, Tim (Gail) Wozniczka and James (Vicky) Wozniczka, both of Wausau, five grandsons, Dan (Liz) Wozniczka, Scott and Ben Wozniczka, Joshua (Michelle) Wozniczka and Cody Wozniczka, two sisters, LaVerne Johnson, Montana and Jeanne Frederich, Merrill and nieces and...
Thomas P. Mcdougall
Mar 9, 2018
Thomas "Tom" Patrick McDougall of Edgar died peacefully on Friday, March 9, 2018 at the age of 65. Tom was born in Danbury, CT on August 8, 1952 to Harold and Evelyn McDougall. Tom was a lifelong drywaller. He moved around the country before settling in Central Wisconsin in the 90's. He met his companion, Polly Becker in 2003. Tom...
Gene R. Kemp
Mar 6, 2018
Gene R. Kemp, 71, Athens, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Marshfield Medical Center. He was born September 23, 1946 in Cedarburg, son of the late Harvey and Catherine (Orlikowski) Kemp. On January 27, 1968 he married Judy Fickel at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church, Cedarburg. She survives. Gene served his country in the United States Airforce and worked as...
Ethel D. Brown
Mar 5, 2018
Ethel Brown, 80, was called to her loving God on Monday, March 5, 2018. She was born August 3, 1937 in the town of Freedom, WI, daughter of the late Norman and Marie (Bowers) Huss. On June 4, 1956, she married her loving husband, Bob Brown in Abbotsford. They were married for 61 years. Ethel loved being a stay-at-home mom....
Martha B. Westberg
Mar 4, 2018
Martha B. Westberg, 98, Wausau, died Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 1, 1920 in Wausau, daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Constanz) Roth. On February 6, 1937 she married Everett Westberg at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on November 18, 1993. Martha was always on the go...
John M. Palmer
Mar 2, 2018
John M. Palmer, 82, Wausau, died Friday March 2, 2018, at the home of his daughter in Wausau. He was born December 12, 1935, in Grafton, West Virginia, son of the late John S. and Freda (Jolitz) Palmer. On June 9, 1962, he married Suzanne Williams in Ottumwa, Iowa. She preceded him in death August 3, 2013. John began his...
Daniel O. Nowitzke
Feb 28, 2018
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Michael P. Mccall
Feb 26, 2018
Michael P. McCall, 60, of Tomahawk, WI, passed away Monday February 26, 2018 at Ascension Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston, WI. Mike was born Oct. 18, 1957 to the late Philip and Norine (Kennedy) McCall in Kankakee, IL. Survivors include his sisters Joan (Jim) Bergren, Christine (Barry) Lamb and brother Robert, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great niece...
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...
