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.
Virginia Marie Siburt
Jan 5, 2017
Virginia Marie Siburt, 89, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017, at Wisconsin Veterans Home King, due to Alzheimer's related complications. Virginia Marie Cole was born on March 23, 1927, in Moweaqua, Illinois. She was the third daughter of James Felix Cole and Pansy Clara Rosina Hudson. She was raised in Decatur, graduating from Decatur High School...
Jerome J. Moore
Jan 3, 2017
Jerome J. Moore, 88, Milwaukee, died Tuesday January 3, 2017. He was born December 2, 1928, in Milwaukee, son of the late William and Suzanne (Greene) Moore. On March 16, 1962 , he married Jacqualine Vicker in Minnesota. She preceded him in death May 10, 1987. A veteran of the US Navy, Jerome served his country honorably during the Korean...
H. Barbara Schmoeckel
Jan 2, 2017
Professional Visual Artist, H. Barbara Schmoeckel passed away early Monday morning, January 2, 2017. She led a life full of creativity and devotion. Born Helen Barbara Jaske, January 16, 1929, H. Barbara was raised during the Great Depression and WWII. As a teen, she attended Layton School of Art in Milwaukee, walking miles to get to her art classes. After...
Ronald Casmier Kolton
Jan 1, 2017
Ronald Casmier Kolton, 71, died on Sunday, January 1, 2017 surrounded by love from his wife and three children after a one and a half year battle with cancer. Ron is preceded in death by his mother Mary (Wesolowski) Kolton, father Casmier Kolton, and wife Sharon (Cepress) Kolton. He is survived by his wife Patricia Kolton of Dublin, OH, children...
Sylvia M. Krautkramer
Jan 1, 2017
Sylvia M. Krautkramer, 85, Marathon, entered into eternal life Sunday January 1, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House under the care of her loving family. She was born February 22, 1931, in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Joseph and Marie (Szymanski) Wieloch. On September 6, 1954, she married Joseph "Joe" Krautkramer at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. He...
Peter T. Literski
Dec 30, 2016
Peter T. Literski, 84, Athens, died Friday December 30, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 16, 1932, in Athens, son of the late Anthony and Annette (Welbes) Literski. On June 7, 1975, he married Patricia Hardt at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She survives. Peter was a self-employed logger in the Athens area prior to his retirement....
Joseph P. Wirkus
Dec 29, 2016
Joseph P. Wirkus, age 87, of Boulder Junction, WI passed away December 29, 2016. Joe was born July 4th, 1929, in Wausau, WI son of the late Joseph K. and Edith Wirkus, the youngest of 8 children, 6 sisters and 1 brother. He married his wife Virginia (Ginny) Borth June 11, 1955, she preceded him in death March 9th, 2000....
Orville E. Kneisl
Dec 29, 2016
Orville E. Kneisl, 96, Wausau, died Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 22, 1920 in Wausau, son of the late William and Grace (Robarge) Kneisl. On July 26, 1941, he married Lorraine Clairmore in Wausau. She preceded him in death on May 29, 1990. Orville proudly served his country as a veteran of the...
Raymond J. Myszka
Dec 26, 2016
Raymond J. Myszka, 92, Marathon passed away Monday, December 26, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 26, 1924 in Athens, son of the late Jacob and Mary (Nowicki) Myszka. On July 10, 1945 he married Eldora Weisenberger at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She preceded him in death on July 24, 2010. Raymond worked for Crestline in...
Theresa Mesenberg
Dec 23, 2016
Theresa Mesenberg went home to our Lord on Friday December 23, 2016. She lived a very fulfilled 91 years, and as her family we are so grateful for all of the time we were given with her. Theresa was born on July 20, 1925 to John and Anna (Nightengale) Engman. She grew up in a family with 8 siblings, 5...
Joy Weiler
Dec 22, 2016
Joy Weiler, 90, Abbotsford, died Thursday, December 22, 2016 under the care of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care at her home. She was born March 16, 1926 in town of Bern, daughter of the late Louis and Anna Lair. On November 4, 1942 she married Matthew Weiler at St. Peter Church in Laredo, Texas. He preceded her in death June...
Wayne D. Domres
Dec 16, 2016
Wayne D. Domres, 66, town of Bevent, died Friday, December 16, at Aspirus Hospital after complications with heart surgery. He was born November 24, 1950 to Marian (Hall) and Alvin Domres in Wausau. On June 10, 1972 he married Lanae Totsch. She survives. After graduating from NTC in auto mechanics, he worked for Cooper Motors (Stevens Point) as a mechanic...
Sharon A. Majernik
Dec 16, 2016
Sharon A. Majernik, 69, Wausau died Friday, December 16, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born March 1, 1947 in Blackstone, Illinois, daughter of the late Edward and Leona (LeGare) Wonders. On January 31, 1970 she married Michael Majernik in Streator, Illinois. He survives. Sharon, known as 'Sammy' to her beloved husband, spent the majority of her life in...
Loretta A. Saeger
Dec 16, 2016
Loretta A. Saeger, 85, Wausau, died Friday, December 16, 2016 at Mount View Care Center, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born August 6, 1931 in the Town of Berlin to the late Martin and Geneva (Eckes) Grawien. On September 30, 1950 she married Elmer Saeger at St. Paul Lutheran Church in the Town...
Susan M. Bohm
Dec 15, 2016
Susan M. Bohm, 68, Wausau, died Thursday, December 15, 2016 at her home. She was born February 12, 1948 in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Lorraine (Goulet) Nowak. On October 5, 1985, she married Terry Bohm at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. He survives. Susan was a hairdresser for many years and worked for the former Priscilla Beauty Salon...
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...
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