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.
Evelyn E. Winter
Mar 31, 2017
Evelyn E. Winter, 80, Schofield, died Friday, March 31, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born March 18, 1937 in Wausau, daughter of the late Aloysius and Anna (Lang) Schilling. On February 12, 1982, she married Glenn Winter in Wausau. He preceded her in death on January 24, 1999. In 1974, Evelyn started working for Wausau Hospital, and earned...
Bruce K. Wisse
Mar 29, 2017
Bruce K. Wisse, 65, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison with his family at his side. Bruce fought bravely in his quiet, gentle way, awaiting a heart transplant. He was born May 19, 1951 in Baldwin, the son of Donna (Brummels) Wisse, River Falls and the late Marion Wisse....
Floyd Edward Braun
Mar 27, 2017
Floyd Edward Braun, 88, lifelong resident of Athens, died peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2017. He was born February 16, 1929, the second of five children born to Edward and Celia (Weix) Braun. He attended St. Anthony Catholic School and Athens High School followed by collegiate education at St. John's University, Minnesota. It was from these experiences that Floyd's deep...
John K. Lenhard
Mar 24, 2017
John K. Lenhard, 55, Wausau died Friday, March 24, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 21, 1961 in Wausau, son of the late LaVerne and Alice (Ronek) Lenhard. On May 1, 1993 he married Deborah Nowacki at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. John worked at Menards in Wausau. Some of his favorite pastimes included fixing...
Douglas M. Krueger
Mar 24, 2017
Douglas M. Krueger, 64, Villa Park, Ill., a former Wausau resident, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 24, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born January 4, 1953, in Milwaukee, son of the late Marvin and Viola (Luebbe) Krueger. On June 23, 1973, he married Mary Lou Pasnecker at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wausau. She preceded him...
Linda Schmitt
Mar 24, 2017
Linda Schmitt, 66, Rib Mountain, died Friday, March 24, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 27, 1951 in Medford, daughter of Alice (Woempner) Paul and the late Wilmer Paul. On August 13, 1988 she married Gene Schmitt at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. He survives. After graduating from Michigan Technical University Linda went to work at LignoTech USA...
Phyllis E. Sorenson
Mar 23, 2017
Phyllis Elaine (Wilms) Sorenson passed away March 23, 2017 surrounded by family at her home in the Gardens of Forest Park Village, Wausau, WI. Elaine was born January 15, 1930 on her parents' dairy farm in Neenah WI. The fourth of eight children, Elaine had fond memories of a simple, but rich life of family gatherings and hard work. She...
Fabian F. Shulta
Mar 23, 2017
Fabian F. Shulta, 82, Wausau passed away peacefully Thursday, March 23, 2017 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born April 28, 1934 in Wausau, son of the late Alex and Celia (Barnish) Shulta. On May 21, 1957 he married Verna Kunnanz in Wausau. She survives. After...
Eva Chilles
Mar 22, 2017
Eva Chilles passed into eternal life on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Colonial Manor, Wausau. She was born May 27, 1918 to the late George and Anna (O'Konek) Senoraske. Eva was united in marriage to Joseph A. Chilles at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau on August 17, 1946. He preceded her in death on June 29, 1979. Survivors include her...
Luke F. Lang
Mar 21, 2017
Luke Francis Lang, 90, King, WI (formerly of Marathon City) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 with family at his side. The youngest of 15 children, he was born August 13, 1926 on the family farm in Cassel, WI, the son of the late Andrew and Anna (Fuchs) Lang. Luke graduated grade school from a 1-room schoolhouse in...
Bernice B. Taschler
Mar 21, 2017
Bernice B. Taschler, 91, Wausau, died Tuesday March 21, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 24, 1926 in Clintonville, daughter of the late Rupert and Minnie (Reed) Baur. On July 2, 1947, she married Arnold Taschler in Wausau. He preceded her in death in 2011. Bernice took great pride in the fact that she attended school and...
David R. Wadzinski
Mar 16, 2017
David R. Wadzinski, 83, Wausau, died Thursday, March 16, 2017. He was born June 17, 1933 in Wausau, son of the late Louis and Sylvia (Harder) Wadzinski. Private services will be held. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com
Hilda Helen Elfe
Mar 14, 2017
Hilda Helen Elfe, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at the age of 93. She was born December 28, 1923 to Otto and Hedwig (Luedtke) Wilde, a home birth, in the town of Rib Falls. On August 31, 1968, Hilda married Leland Carl Elfe. He preceded her in death on March 9, 1996. Survivors include seven children, Rodney...
William P. Flynn
Mar 13, 2017
William P. Flynn, 90, died Monday, March 13, 2017 at Cedar Ridge Elder Services, Schofield. He was born November 17, 1926 in Eagle River, son of the late Paul and Edna (Oaks) Flynn. On August 6, 1949 he married Phyllis Parent in Merrill. She preceded him in death on February 18, 2000. William served his country in the United States...
Harold J. Hamann
Mar 9, 2017
Harold J. Hamann, 84, Athens died Thursday, March 9, 2017 at his home, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born June 10, 1932 in the town of Hamburg, son of the late Arnold and Viola (Graveen) Hamann. He graduated from Athens High School in 1950. On September 7, 1957 he married Lenora Zocher at Trinity Lutheran...
Dolores C. Ogiba
Mar 5, 2017
Dolores C. Ogiba, 90, Rothschild, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 5, 2017 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Rennes Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born July 3, 1926 in Chicago of the late Barney and Veronica (Miotka) Beske. On April 17, 1948 she married Joseph L. Ogiba at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. Joe...
Dean Gavin
Mar 5, 2017
Dean Kelly Gavin, 48, died at home in bed on March 5, 2017. He was born October 26, 1968 and will be sadly missed by his little four legged buddy, Cozmo. Dean is survived by his wife, Tammy, Athens; three sisters, three brothers, all of Tomahawk, many step-brothers and step-sisters will also miss him. He was preceded in death by...
Janet "Jan" Ostrowski
Mar 2, 2017
Janet "Jan" L. Ostrowski, 86, Wausau, died Thursday March 2, 2017 at her home, under the care of her family and Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born May 13, 1930 in Wittenberg, daughter of the late Ernest and Ruth (Wichman) Wieland. On July 30, 1949, she married Rupert Ostrowski at Holy Family Catholic Church, Wittenberg. He preceded her...
Duaine J. Pizl
Mar 1, 2017
Duaine J. Pizl, 85, Kronenwetter, formerly of Antigo died Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 1, 1931 in Antigo, son of the late Joseph and Gladys (Higgins) Pizl. On June 9, 1951 he married Betty Olsen in Antigo. She survives. Duaine was a heavy equipment operator for the Langlade County Highway Department for many...
Patricia A. Hatlestad
Feb 27, 2017
Patricia Ann Hatlestad, 68, Rib Mountain, died Monday, February 27, 2017 at her home. She was born January 2, 1949 in Wausau, daughter of Mary (Muzynoski) Trantow, Wausau and the late Merlin Trantow. On May 10, 1974, she married Paul Hatlestad at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. After graduation from Wausau High School in 1967, Patricia worked at...
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