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.
Verona Evelyn Braatz
Oct 15, 2017
Verona Evelyn Braatz was called to be with the Lord October 15, 2017 in the Town of Stettin. She was at home surrounded by her loving family. Verona was born Sept. 4, 1930 on the Hanke family farm in rural Marathon, daughter of the late William and Elsie (Haehlke) Hanke. She attended high school at Marathon one year and graduated...
Franklin Schumacher
Oct 12, 2017
Franklin V. Schumacher, a well-known high school English teacher in the Wausau community, died peacefully October 12, 2017, with family at his bedside. He was 89. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jennie Mae (Klatt), his brother Eugene L. Schumacher of Neshkoro, Wisconsin, children F. Richard Schumacher (Cheryl) of Beverly Hills, Florida; Donna Moberg (Jon) of Shorewood,...
Paul Robert Knickelbein
Oct 9, 2017
Paul R. Knickelbein, 86, Schofield, died Monday October 9, 2017 at Copperleaf Memory Care, Schofield. Paul was born Dec. 14, 1930 to the late Paul and Bee (Clawitter) Knickelbein in Milwaukee. He married Brigitte Krahnke on March 16, 1954 in New York City. She preceded him in death on Nov. 4, 2012. Paul served his country honorably in the U.S....
Eleanor Marvin
Oct 8, 2017
Eleanor Marvin, 101, Wausau, died Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. She was born February 10, 1916 in Wausau, daughter of the late Vincent and Louise (Machyniak) Slaminski. On November 10, 1934, she married Charles Marvin at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on December 3, 1981. Eleanor attended St. Michael's School...
Gerald C. Baehman
Oct 8, 2017
Gerald C. Baehman, 88, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 8, 2017. He was born on July 30, 1929 in Greenville, son of the late Clarence and Dora (Timm) Baehman. He graduated from New London High School. Gerald was honored to serve his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He earned the Combat Infantry Badge...
Helen V. Mientke
Oct 7, 2017
Helen V. Mientke, 97, Wausau died Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 11, 1919 in Bevent, daughter of the late John and Veronica (Kedrowicz) Landowski. On September 7, 1940 she married Benjamin Mientke in Wakon, Iowa. He preceded her in death in 2001. Helen and her sister Frances worked at a military plant in...
Violet Ann Wilson
Oct 5, 2017
Violet A. Wilson, 96, died Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Colonial Center, Colby. She was born July 2, 1921, in Milladore, daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Valiska) Wilson. Violet graduated from Athens High School in 1940 and then attended Marathon County Normal School followed by the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point graduating in 1953 with a Bachelor's Degree...
Georgia D. Gilbertson
Oct 4, 2017
Georgia D. Gilbertson, 73, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 28, 1944 in Wausau and raised in Rothschild, WI, daughter of the late George and Josephine (Trybula) Radtke. On November 9, 1974 she married Russell Gilbertson in Wausau. He survives. She is also survived by a sister, Sharon (Radtke/Kramer) Yirkovsky of Wausau,...
Hubert J Kohnhorst
Oct 1, 2017
Hubert J. (Hub) Kohnhorst passed away on October 1, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House at the age of 92 from CHF and renal failure, with his daughter by his side. He joined his loving wife of 70 years, Eloda in their heavenly home. He was met at the gate by Eloda and their daughter, Judy. What a joyous reunion it...
George W. Heinz
Sep 26, 2017
George W. Heinz, 91, formerly of Rothschild, died Tuesday September 26, 2017, at his home in Orlando, Florida, under the care of his family and hospice. He was born April 12th, 1926, in Wausau, son of the late William and Edna Heinz. On November 27, 1948, he married Mary 'Mae" Schneider in Wausau. She preceded him in death January 21,...
Carl C. Strey
Sep 25, 2017
Carl C. Strey, 45, Wausau died unexpectedly Monday September 25, 2017 in his home, after a long illness. Carl was born October 7, 1971 to Lowell and Joy (Kluessendorf) Strey in Wausau. Carl was a truck driver, owning his own semi for a time doing contract hauling. Helping his grandfather out on the family farm with ginseng was a time...
Ann Stencil
Sep 24, 2017
Ann Stencil, 91, Edgar, died Sunday, September 24, 2017, surrounded by her family at Rennes Health and Rehab, Weston, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born December 11, 1925 in Junction City, Wis., daughter of the late Frank and Anastasia (Walsky) Kowalski. On April 22, 1944, she married George Stencil at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder....
George G. Gajewski
Sep 24, 2017
George G. Gajewski, 85, died Sunday, September 24, 2017 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at The Bay at Colonial Manor, Wausau. He was born July 21, 1932, son of the late John and Cecelia "Elsie" (Bukowski) Gajewski. George served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He had a lifelong career...
Lisa A. Wisnewski
Sep 23, 2017
Lisa A. Wisnewski, 57 Wausau formerly of Edgar, died Saturday, September 23, 2017 at her home. She was born March 28th, 1960 in Antigo, daughter of the late Arthur and Bernice (Spychalla) Wisnewski. Throughout her life Lisa, managed apartment complexes in WI Rapids, and Nashville, Tennessee areas. She worked for various nursing homes around the Wausau area. She most recently...
Lisa Marie Soriano
Sep 23, 2017
LISA MARIE SORIANO Lisa Soriano, age 49, of Key West, Florida, passed away on September 23, 2017. She was born on February 27, 1968, in Somerville, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Andrew B. Soriano and Susan Soriano. She was a 1986 graduate of Wausau East High School and attended the University of San Francisco. Lisa lived in San...
Daniel E. Walsh
Sep 22, 2017
Daniel E. Walsh, 75, Weston died Friday, September 22, 2017 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born January 1, 1942 in Chicago, son of the late Donald E. and Veronica (Martin) Walsh. On January 18, 1964 he married Stephanie Galloy in Hazelcrest, Illinois. She preceded him in death on April 26, 2006. Dan worked in the Water Department for...
Grace R. Carey
Sep 22, 2017
Grace R. Carey, 88, Weston died Friday, September 22, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 24, 1928 in Antigo, daughter of the late Julius and Florence (Saykelly) Welch. On May 27, 1972 she married Mark Carey in Weston. He survives. Grace worked at the former Wausau Hospital for more than 42 years with her final position being...
Raymond D. Kurszewski
Sep 20, 2017
Raymond D. Kurszewski, 77, Wausau died Wednesday, September 20, 2017 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 18, 1939 in Milwaukee, son of the late Nick and Regina (Modrzewski) Kurszewski. On September 28, 1963 he married Lucille "Lucy" Bychinski at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau....
Joanne M. Ziebell
Sep 20, 2017
Joanne M. Ziebell, 72, Wausau, died Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 3, 1945 in Stevens Point, daughter of the late Alvin and Laura (Frydach) Laska. For many years, Joanne worked as an administrative assistant for Wausau Insurance Company until her retirement. Following her retirement, she enjoyed working as a bartender for the Domino...
Linda R. Schade
Sep 17, 2017
Linda R. Schade, 69, Wausau, died Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 25, 1948 in Wausau, daughter of the late Alois Sowinski and Betty (Duggan) Sowinski. On May 4, 1973, she married Jack Schade in Wausau. As a young lady, Linda enjoyed bowling, golfing, playing tennis and volleyball. She was the family historian, had...
