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.
Marian E. Nowak
Dec 14, 2016
Marian E. Nowak, 92, of Wausau died Wednesday, December 14 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born on July 3, 1924 in Halder, Wisconsin and attended St. Patrick's School and Mosinee High School. After graduation she moved to Milwaukee to attend beauty school. Later, while working in Wausau, she met her future husband, Joseph, at Lou's Lunch. They married...
Elizabeth "Betty" L. Sahr
Dec 12, 2016
Elizabeth "Betty" Sahr, 91, Wausau, died peacefully on Monday, December 12, 2016 at her home. She was born July 5, 1925 in the town of Hewitt, daughter of the late Melvin and Lena (Neitzke) Madden. On June 15, 1946, she married John Sahr Sr. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on August 25, 2015. Elizabeth...
Bonnie J. Dalum
Dec 11, 2016
Bonnie J. Dalum, 70, Wausau, died Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born May 31, 1946 in Wausau, daughter of the late Hugo and Emelia Penn. On July 12, 1985, she married Richard Dalum in Wausau. He preceded her in death on July 5, 2003. Among her favorite pastimes, Bonnie loved to sew. Survivors...
Mengel M. Kruger
Dec 11, 2016
Mengel "Curly" Marvin Kruger passed away Sunday, December 12, 2016, in his Athens, Wisconsin, home due to paratoid gland cancer. He was born on July 7, 1933, to Henry and Tillie (Van Hauen) Kruger in Parkersburg, Iowa. When he graduated from Bristow High School in 1951, he declined an offer from the St. Louis Browns, a minor league baseball team,...
Irene K. Burnett
Dec 10, 2016
Irene K. Burnett, 97, formerly of Rothschild, died peacefully Saturday December 10, 2016 at the Aspirus Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 16, 1919, in Dancy, daughter of the late Ralph and Mathilda (Gardner) Gehring Sr. On January 27, 1945, she married Dale E. Burnett Sr. at Salem Lutheran Church, Wausau. He preceded her in...
Elaine J. Artus
Dec 9, 2016
Elaine J. Artus, 87, Wausau, died Friday, December 9, 2016 at Atrium Post Acute Care, Weston. She was born August 28, 1929 in Hamburg, daughter of the late Frederick and Martha (Lutzke) Ziegel. On January 26, 1952 she married Wallace Artus in Hamburg. He survives. At a young age Elaine worked at Fromm Brothers Ginseng. After her marriage she was...
Donald F. Winter
Dec 9, 2016
Donald F. Winter, 88, went to be with his Heavenly Father on December 9, 2016. Don was born to Jesse and Hattie Winter on June 27th, 1928 in Kennan, Wisconsin and was later baptized there as a child. Don spent his school years in Kennan, graduating in 1945 from Hawkins High School. He worked road construction before entering the Army...
Annette A. Hoffman
Dec 8, 2016
Annette. A. Hoffman, 97, died Thursday, December 8, 2016, while under the care of the compassionate nursing staff at Mount View Care Center in Wausau where she lived for the past nine months. She was born October 10, 1919, in Marathon, daughter of the late Hugo and Olivia (Baur) Eisenman. On November 27, 1954, she married John F. Hoffman. He...
Sharon D. Kohnhorst
Dec 7, 2016
Sharon D. Kohnhorst, 69, Wausau, died Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 12, 1947 in town of Bern, daughter of the late Richard and Frances (Bacon) Kohnhorst. Sharon was a homemaker who enjoyed embroidering, country music, old Westerns and gardening especially flowers. She also enjoyed playing cards...
Winfield "Win" Schmitt
Dec 7, 2016
Winfield Schmitt, 98, Schofield, died Wednesday December 7, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 25, 1918 in Wausau, son of the late Edward and Martha (Scheffner) Schmitt. On May 20, 1943 he married Avis Smith at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death December 12, 2002. He was a US Army veteran of World...
David D. Lashua
Dec 5, 2016
David D. Lashua, 47, Wausau, died unexpectedly Monday, December 5, 2016. He was born April 29, 1969 in Wausau, son of Barbara (Lippert) Dallman and the late Karl Lashua. David worked as a diesel mechanic at Wisconsin Kenworth. He was an avid race fan, driving his own stock car. He was a dedicated supporter of the Armed Forces, enjoyed watching...
Betty A. Tietz
Dec 3, 2016
Betty A. Tietz, 88, Wausau died Saturday, December 3, 2016 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Rennes, Weston. She was born January 24, 1928 in Wausau, WI. She lived in Wausau most of her life and graduated from Wausau High School in 1946. She married Clifford F. Tietz, May 28, 1949 at Immanuel Lutheran Church,...
Theresa A. Tulickas
Dec 2, 2016
Theresa A. Tulickas, 90, Wausau passed away Friday, December 2, 2016 at her home. She was born September 9, 1926 in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Leo and Balbena (Brzezinski) Brodjeski. On January 14, 1950 she married Joseph Tulickas in Chicago. He preceded her in death on February 7, 1989. Theresa was a homemaker and cleaned at...
Warren D. Tessmer
Dec 2, 2016
Warren D. Tessmer, 92, Wausau, died Friday December 2, 2016, at his home under the care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born September 28, 1924, in Wausau, son of the late Edward and Agnes (Rehwinkle) Tessmer. On February 23, 1954, he married Audrey Washburn at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. She survives. He...
Janet C. Hawley
Dec 2, 2016
Janet C. Hawley, 84, Wausau died Friday, December 2, 2016 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born November 22, 1932 in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Selma (Bohm) Jablonske. On October 13, 1951, she married Roy Hawley in Rice Lake. He preceded her in death on March 27, 1990. Janet was a homemaker and...
Florence E. Best
Dec 2, 2016
Florence E. Best, 92, Wausau died Friday, December 2, 2016 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Rennes Health and Rehab, Weston. She was born May 20, 1924 in Wausau, daughter of the late Otto and Mary (Kittel) Ziech. Florence married Bertman Best at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wausau. He preceded her in death....
Eugene "Shorty" Kremsreiter
Nov 30, 2016
Eugene "Shorty" Kremsreiter, 81, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 14, 1935 in Athens, son of the late William and Margaret (Niewolny) Kremsreiter. On February 19, 1955, he married Betty Christiansen in Athens. She survives. Eugene was a veteran of the United States Marines. For 40 years, he worked as a machinist...
Carolyn B. Wendorf
Nov 30, 2016
Carolyn B. Wendorf, 92, Wausau, died November 30, 2016 under the care of Asera Care Hospice at Care Partners, in Weston. She was born February 9, 1924 in Rothschild, daughter of the late William H. and Emma (Otto) Schmidt. She graduated from Wausau High in 1942. Carolyn held a variety of jobs during her lifetime. Her 13 years of working...
Evelyn V. Wilde
Nov 27, 2016
Evelyn Verna Wilde, 99, died Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Willow Haven, Mosinee. She was born October 4, 1917 in Hamburg, daughter of the late John and Helena (Krueger) Borchardt. On February 26, 1938 she married Leonard Wilde at St. John Lutheran Church, Hamburg. He preceded her in death on December 12, 1982. Evelyn enjoyed spending time with her family,...
Mary Ann Handrick
Nov 23, 2016
Mary Ann Handrick, 86, Marathon, died peacefully at her son's home on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born June 8, 1930 in Wausau, daughter of the late Fred and Ida (Ohde) Schultz. She was united in marriage to Mike Handrick. He preceded her in death on December 24, 1996....
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