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.
L. Rosalind (Lynn) "Rosie" Foreen
Feb 26, 2017
L. Rosalind (Lynn) "Rosie" Foreen, 102, Wausau, died Sunday February 26, 2017 at Benedictine Living Community. She was born July 13, 1914 in Merrill, daughter of the late Leo and Emma (Perske) Gensmann. She met her future husband, Hilding Foreen, when he arrived in Merrill from Chicago to work in the CCC Camps during the Depression. After their marriage, they...
Althea V. Balz
Feb 26, 2017
Althea V. Balz, 86, Athens died Sunday, February 26, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. She was born April 19, 1930 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Edward and Esther (Krenz) Bloch. Althea was a Registered Nurse at St. Joseph Hospital in Marshfield for more than 16 years. She also farmed in the town of Halsey for...
James V. Schuster
Feb 26, 2017
James V. Schuster, 75, Wausau, died Sunday, February 26, 2017 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home. He was born August 26, 1941 in Wausau, son of the late Victor and Evelyn (Rader) Schuster. On November 26, 1960 he married Mary Ann Gillis at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. She...
Edward T. Mroczenski
Feb 24, 2017
Edward T. Mroczenski, 89, Athens died Friday, February 24, 2017 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born October 14, 1927 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Walter and Mary (Socha) Mroczenski. On September 16, 1950 he married Jacqueline Jagodzinski at Holy Family Catholic Church, town of Rietbrock. She preceded him in death on October 6, 2007....
Henry J. Lang
Feb 24, 2017
Henry J. Lang, 83, Marathon passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, surrounded by his loving family, at his home, the family farm, which he loved very deeply. He was born June 20, 1933 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Henry and Helen (Sanders) Lang. On June 24,...
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...
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