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.
Kelli Ann Streich
Feb 23, 2017
Kelli Ann Streich, 53, Wausau passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at her home. She was born November 19, 1963 in Racine, daughter of the late George and Lucille (Kirkham) Jorgenson. On December 29, 2008, she married Steve Streich in Wausau. He survives. Kelli Ann Streich was born in Racine, WI on November 19, 1963 and received her angel wings...
Ellie A. Lanigan
Feb 20, 2017
Ellie A. Lanigan, Wausau, passed away from this world on Monday, February 20, 2017, but not without one last trip to the G.W. Boutique (Goodwill) and lunch with her daughter Jenny on Sunday. Ellie didn't want an obituary singing her praises, even though there are many. She was strong but tender, gentle but tough, smart, funny, intelligent and loving, proud...
Mary F. Niewolny
Feb 19, 2017
Mary F. Niewolny, 93, Edgar, died Sunday, February 19, 2017 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Our House, Wausau. She was born December 21, 1923 in Medford, daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Schrauth. She attended school in the town of Little Black. On June 18, 1947 she married Myron Niewolny at Lady of...
Delmor W. Hoffmann
Feb 19, 2017
Delmor Wesley Hoffmann, 89, died Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Benedictine Living Center in Wausau, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born May 16, 1927 in Rib Falls township, Marathon County, to Wesley and Agnes (Erdmann) Hoffmann. He graduated from Marathon High School in 1945. Delmor served in the United States Army from January 1953 through...
Darrin L. Drews
Feb 18, 2017
Darrin L. Drews, 54, town of Easton, died suddenly of natural causes on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at his home. He was born July 9, 1962 in Wausau, son of Arnold and Irma Elaine (Beyer) Drews. Darrin was a dairy farmer in the town of Easton, and enjoyed NASCAR, fixing lawn mowers, hanging out at Zahrt's and was an avid...
Elsie M. Jennejohn
Feb 18, 2017
Elsie M. Jennejohn, 75, Wausau, died Saturday, February 18, 2017 at her home. She was born June 30, 1941 in Marathon, County, Wis., daughter of the late Elmer and Agnes (Gebauer) Reed. On June 15, 1963, she married Henry Jennejohn in Mosinee. He survives. Elsie enjoyed her role as a homemaker and stay at home mom. Among her favorite pastimes,...
Marlene M. Hornung
Feb 17, 2017
Marlene M. Hornung, 72, Marathon, died Friday, February 17, 2017 under the care of Interim Hospice and Palliative Care at her home. She was born October 26, 1944 in Wisconsin, daughter of the late Albert and Isabella (Burk) Laumer. On August 29, 1964 she married Lester Hornung. He preceded her in death on December 29, 1991. Marlene dairy and ginseng...
James N. Rochon
Feb 16, 2017
James N. Rochon, 85, Wausau, passed away at home, as was his wish on February 16, 2017 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born August 6, 1931 in Florence, Wisconsin, son of the late Claude and Katherine Rochon. On June 7, 1958 he married Marlene R. LeMere at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She...
Janis R. Palutke
Feb 14, 2017
Janis Ruth Palutke was ushered into Glory on Tuesday morning, February 14, 2017 at North Central Health Care Facility-Garden Side Crossing. She was born on June 4, 1935 in Minneapolis, MN to the late Russell and Laura Porter. She was a member of Trinity Independent Church, North Minneapolis where she taught Sunday School and was involved in a very active...
Scott E. Novak
Feb 14, 2017
Novak, Scott Edward Scott Edward Novak, 50, of Wausau, WI, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Scott was born March 28, 1966 in Wausau to James and Anna Novak. Scott had a great sense of humor; he was witty and charming with a childlike persona at times. He never held a grudge and didn't judge people. He treated everyone with...
Bruce R. Burmeister
Feb 13, 2017
Our son, Bruce Randal Burmeister, was born into our family on July 31st, 1986 in Wausau, Wisconsin, to us, Robert and Renee Burmeister. Bruce, age 30, was granted his angel wings on February 13, 2017 at University Hospital Madison, following an unfortunate case of pneumonia, blastomycosis, and ARDS (adult respiratory distress syndrome). His final days were spent surrounded by family...
Nancy L. Comley
Feb 12, 2017
Nancy L. Comley, 78, Wausau died Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born January 23, 1939 in Wabasha, Minnesota, daughter of the late Everett and Nettie (White) Glynn. On August 24, 1968 she married David Comley in Wabasha. He preceded her in death on November 6, 2002. Nancy was a long term...
Nancy A. Stoltz
Feb 10, 2017
Nancy A. Stoltz, 74, Wausau, died Friday February 10, 2017 at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born August 25, 1942, in Wausau, daughter of the late Norbert and Agnes (Michlig) Seubert. She was a 1960 graduate of Newman High School where she met her sweetheart and life partner, Roger...
Frederick A. Lang
Feb 9, 2017
Frederick A. Lang, 95, Wausau, died Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 23, 1921 in Marathon City, son of the late Conrad and Isabella (Vetter) Lang. On August 25, 1943, he married Patricia Maguire of Halder in Portsmouth, Virginia, while on leave from the Navy. She preceded him in death on July 28, 2014....
Barbara M. Wolfgram
Feb 8, 2017
Barbara M. Wolfgram, 80, Wausau, died Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Colonial Manor, Wausau. She was born March 29, 1936 in Marathon County, Wis., daughter of the late Stanley and Helen (Schroeder) Pliskie. On August 31, 1964, she married LeRoy Wolfgram in Rothschild. He preceded her in death on September 2, 1994. Barbara worked as a nurses aid at North...
Clarence Hemmrich
Feb 8, 2017
Clarence Hemmrich, 86, Wausau, died Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Colonial Manor, Wausau. He was born December 28, 1930 in town of Emmett, son of the late Henry and Henrietta (Gresens) Hemmrich. On June 2, 1964 he married Joyce Buchberger in Pine City, Minn. She preceded him in death on July 6, 2003. Clarence served his country during the Korean...
Mildred Ida Anna Totsch
Feb 7, 2017
Mildred "Milly" Totsch, 94, Wausau, died Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Evergreen Park Assisted Living, Kronenwetter, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born February 10, 1922 in the town of Easton, daughter of the late Emil and Esther (Strehlow) Zahrt. On October 22, 1949, she married Marvin Totsch in Ironwood, Michigan. He preceded her...
Raymond J. Madden
Feb 6, 2017
Raymond J. Madden, 86, Wausau, died Monday, February 6, 2017 at North Central Health Care Facility, Wausau. He was born December 16, 1930 in Wausau, son of the late John and Sophie (Londo) Madden. On June 21, 1975, he married Doris (Dittmar) Hirsch in the Town of Texas. She survives. For many years, Raymond drove truck for the former Riverside...
Robert J. Haas
Feb 5, 2017
Robert J. Haas, 83, Wausau, died Sunday, February 5, 2017 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center. He was born September 18, 1933 in Wausau, son of the late Robert and Christina (Bantes) Haas. Robert owned and operated Haas Builders, building many custom homes throughout the years. He was an outdoor enthusiast...
Joan M. Boehm
Feb 1, 2017
Joan Marie Boehm, 87, passed away peacefully at Wellington Place on the morning of Wednesday, February 1, 2017. She was born on August 30, 1929 in Marathon, daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Murr) Hornung. During her childhood, she lived just south-east of Marathon and graduated from Marathon High School in 1948 and then married Mark Boehm on June...
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