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.
Lawrence Pierschalla
Sep 16, 2017
Lawrence "Larry" J. Pierschalla, 87, Wausau, died Saturday, September 16, 2017 at home surrounded by family, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born June 3, 1930 in Hatley, son of the late Joseph and Anna (Fulkowski) Pierschalla. Larry married Rosemary A. Knippel on September 13, 1952 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He was...
Delphine Schmidt
Sep 16, 2017
Delphine Schmidt, 86, Marathon, died Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 2, 1931 in the town of Stettin, daughter of the late Reinhold and Eleanor (Erdman) Steidinger. On June 7, 1952, she married Arlon Schmidt at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, town of Stettin. He survives. Following her graduation from Marathon High School, Delphine worked...
Gene E. Voigt
Sep 15, 2017
Gene E. Voigt, 81, Marathon, died Friday, September 15, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 20, 1936 in Wausau, son of the late Henry and Martha (Giese) Voigt. On May 29, 1954, he married Jennie Krenz at St. John Lutheran Church, Hamburg. She survives. Gene farmed with his wife and children and was the owner of Gene...
Roy F. Kocik
Sep 15, 2017
Roy F. Kocik, 73, Wausau, died Friday September 15, at Azura Memory Care, Rib Mountain. He was born January 4, 1944, in Wausau, son of the late Frank and Dorothy (Martin) Kocik. Roy graduated from Newman High School in 1962 and went on to proudly serve his country in the U.S. Navy as a hard hat deep sea diver. On...
Beverly J. Rieckenberg
Sep 15, 2017
Beverly J. (Rainville) Rieckenberg, 81, Wausau, died Friday, September 15, 2017 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston, surrounded by family. She was born March 22, 1936, in Wausau, daughter of the late Richard and Aurelia (Yessa) Rosenau. On July 20, 1970, she married Roger Rieckenberg in Pine City, Minnesota. He preceded her in death on July 26, 2000. Beverly enjoyed baking,...
Mary J. Kluz
Sep 11, 2017
Mary J. Kluz, 90, Wausau died Monday September 11, 2017 at Ascension St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. Mary was born July 27, 1927 to the late Michael and Katherine (Paszkot) Koziol in Gunther, WI. She married Rudolph Kluz Sr. on Dec. 29, 1947 in Knowlton. Rudolph preceded her in death on October 27, 1997. Mary was a hardworking woman! In her...
Sabina Marie Fox-Stephens
Sep 11, 2017
Sabina Marie Fox-Stephens (nee Fox) of Birnamwood Wisconsin, born 12/30/1966, passed away peacefully on the evening of 9/11/2017 aged 50 years old. Raised in the wooded countryside of north central Wisconsin, Sabina found beauty in many things and regarded all of God's creations with the utmost kindness and compassion, whether flora, fauna or human. For her, this lifetime was one...
Doris E. Borchardt
Sep 10, 2017
Doris Elaine (Behnke) Borchardt, 92, Wausau, passed away Sunday September 10, 2017 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau. She was born July 24, 1925, in Wausau, daughter of the late Otto and Inah (Wendorf) Behnke. On May 31, 1947, she was united in marriage to Gustav Borchardt at St. Peter Lutheran Church in the town of Wausau. He preceded her in...
Rhonda M. Hoesly
Sep 8, 2017
Rhonda M. Hoesly, 63, of Spencer passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital Friday, September 8, 2017 after a long battle of cancer, surrounded by her family. Rhonda was born December 17, 1953, the daughter of Allen and Virginia (Treankler) Stange. She was united in marriage to John Hoesly on March 24, 1973. John passed away on February 18, 2008. Together...
Perry E. Schubring
Sep 7, 2017
Perry E. Schubring, 75, Wausau, died Thursday, September 7, 2017 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor, Wausau. He was born November 3, 1941 in Milwaukee, son of the late Elmer and Florence (Radke) Schubring. On July 15, 1967, he married Tootie Schneider in Wausau. Perry enjoyed fishing, camping and playing cards. He was...
Duane G. Felzkowski
Sep 7, 2017
Duane G. Felzkowski, 53, Athens, died unexpectedly Thursday, September 7, 2017. He was born March 19, 1964, in Medford, son of Duane and Cecelia (Bornheimer) Felzkowski. Duane loved muscle cars and enjoyed rebuilding cars and trucks. Survivors include his parents, Duane and Cecelia Felzkowski, Athens; siblings, Tami Redman, Sheboygan, David Felzkowski, Athens, Darryl (Dawn) Felzkowski, Athens and Dean Felzkowski, California;...
Eleanor C. Tucek
Sep 6, 2017
Eleanor (Ellie) C. Tucek, 82, Marathon passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017 under the care of Interim Hospice and Palliative Care at Acorn Hill, Mosinee. She was born June 29, 1935 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Joseph and Marie (Szymanski) Wieloch. On December 27, 1954 she married Joel Tucek at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of...
Gertrude Palesch
Sep 6, 2017
Gertrude (Czysty) Palesch passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at the age of 98 with her daughter at her side. She was born in Superior, WY on April 17, 1919, the daughter of the late John and Hattie (Elize) Czysty. In her teens, she moved with her family to the Wausau area and graduated from Wausau East High...
Shirley M. Zocher
Sep 5, 2017
Shirley Mae Zocher, 80, Athens, died Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Colonial Center, Colby. She was born June 2, 1937 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edwin and Bertha (Eggebrecht) Ziegel. On December 11, 1954, she married Hilbert Zocher in Pine City, Minn. He preceded her in death on September 23, 2015. Together, Shirley and Hilbert owned and operated the...
Marcella Marie Andraska
Sep 4, 2017
Marcella Andraska, age 92, passed away on September 4, 2017, under the care of Aspirus Hospital, Wausau. She resided at The Wellington Assisted Living Place, Rib Mountain, since 2011. Marcella was born on September 8, 1924, in Milwaukee, WI, daughter of the late Anton and Angeline (Putkamer) Wenzel. After graduating from Marathon High School she worked at Cutler-Hammer, Milwaukee, WI,...
Terry "Turk" J. Krueger
Aug 31, 2017
Terry "Turk" J. Krueger, 53, Wausau passed away unexpectedly at home on August 31, 2017. He was born on March 3, 1964 to the late Eldon and Janet (Eggebrecht) Krueger in Wausau. Terry enjoyed many activities such as hunting, fishing, camping, golfing and spending time with family and friends. Terry always had a story to tell. He was also a...
Judith A. "Judy" Buntrock
Aug 28, 2017
Judith A. Buntrock, 74, Schofield, died Monday, August 28, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 16, 1943 in Milwaukee to the late Charles and Adeline (Fearson) Singer. Judith was a 1961 graduate of Wausau High School and worked as an underwriter for Wausau Insurance for 25 years until her retirement. Judith was a member of St. Therese...
Joyce E. Olson
Aug 25, 2017
Joyce E. Olson, 87, Wausau died Friday, August 25, 2017 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born December 13, 1929 in Wausau to the late Anton and Emma (Baronsky) Berna. On May 7, 1949, she married Bennie Olson at Church of the Holy Name of Jesus in Wausau. He preceded her in death on July 8, 1992. Joyce and...
Alice F. Tryba
Aug 23, 2017
Alice Francis Tryba passed away at home on August 23, 2017 at the age of 86, under the care of Interim Hospice. She was born on November 23, 1930 in Bevent. She was the youngest child of Leo and Martha (Kedrowski) Modrzejewski. Alice married William Tryba on October 16, 1948 at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church in Bevent. William survives Alice...
Carl A. "Bud" Doepke Jr
Aug 22, 2017
Carl "Bud" A. Doepke Jr., 87, Wausau, died Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 18, 1930 in Wausau, son of the late Carl Sr. and Viola (Tesch) Doepke. On November 20, 1954, he married Catherine McClean at the St. Mary Rectory in Wausau. She preceded him in death on January 25, 2002. Carl was...
