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.
Harold H. Tietz
Nov 23, 2016
Harold H. Tietz, 95, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. He was born November 12, 1921 in Wausau, son of the late August and Mary (Behnke) Tietz. He served his country in the United States Army from 1944 until 1946. He retired from Greenheck Fan after 22 years. Survivors include his children, Gloria (Floyd)...
Nila H. Kuck
Nov 19, 2016
Nila H. Kuck, 88, Athens, died Saturday November 19, 2016 at Mountain Terrace Assisted Living under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born February 6, 1928, in the town of Halsey, daughter of the late Fred and Helen(Thurman)Nehrbass. On June 15, 1946, she married Carl H. Kuck at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens. He preceded her...
Rae E. Gruenwald
Nov 18, 2016
Rae E. Gruenwald, 79, Schofield, died Friday November 18, 2016 at the home of her daughter in Schofield. She was born December 27, 1936, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Ray and Rose (Hayeland) Schommer. On September 25, 1954, she married James Gruenwald in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death November 17, 2012. Rae was employed as an EKG Technician...
Susan S. Burger
Nov 17, 2016
Susan S. Burger, 88, Schofield, died Thursday November 17, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a brief illness. She was born August 29, 1928, in the town of Reid, daughter of the late Stanley and Stella (Trzeskowski) Budleski. On November 30, 1946, she married Richard H. Burger at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. He preceded her in death May 29,...
Laurie C. Lacrosse
Nov 16, 2016
Laurie C. LaCrosse, 47, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 16, 2016. She was born April 11, 1969 in Wild Rose, daughter of Phil Reid and Lenore Barnett. In June of 2000 she married August LaCrosse. Laurie was an avid animal lover and her pets included her beloved dogs, cats and fish. Her favorite show was The Walking Dead and she never...
Shirley Marie Snoeyenbos
Nov 16, 2016
Shirley Marie Snoeyenbos, 74, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2016, at Mountain Terrace in Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services and her loving family. Born April 13, 1942 in Meridean, Wisconsin, Shirley was the daughter of the late Carlot and Ragna (Sandvig) Prestebak. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Vietta M. Kolbe
Nov 15, 2016
Vietta M. Kolbe, 80, Wausau, died Tuesday, November 15, 2016 under the loving care of her children and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services in her home. She was born February 2, 1936 in Wausau, daughter of the late Fred and Lovine (Schuh) Knapp. On December 14, 1980 she married Ervin Kolbe at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wausau....
Sheldon Q. Michlig
Nov 15, 2016
Sheldon Q. Michlig, 38, Chagrin Falls, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. He was born February 7, 1978 in Marshfield, the son of Ronald and Mary Michlig of Edgar. Sheldon attended Edgar High School and worked as a car mechanic for several years before finding his true passion, aviation. He was a Gold Seal Flight Instructor and...
Malcolm R. Jacks
Nov 14, 2016
Malcolm R. Jacks, 80, died Monday, November 14, 2016 surrounded by his family singing songs and telling stories at Pride TLC, Weston. He was born October 3, 1936 in Rushville, Ohio, son of the late Esel and Verna (Colwell) Jacks. On October 13, 1956 he married Barbara DeLancey. She survives. Malcolm served his country in the United States Army from...
Eileen Marie Laroche
Nov 13, 2016
Eileen Marie LaRoche, 96, Wausau, died Sunday, November 13, 2016 at her home, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born May 11, 1920 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Florence J. and Alvina M. (Hefter) Kenney. The family moved to Medford where she graduated from Medford High School in 1938. On July 13, 1942, she married...
Elizabeth M. Weigal
Nov 12, 2016
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Weigal, 81, Marathon died Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. The family would like to extend their deepest appreciation to the Aspirus staff for the outstanding care they provided for Elizabeth. She was born October 10, 1935 in Conover, daughter of the late George and Anna (Schroeder) Wierichs. On September 19, 1959, she married Harold...
Dawn S. Cyzan
Nov 11, 2016
Dawn S. Cyzan, 85, Wausau, formerly of Marathon, died Friday, November 11, 2016 surrounded by her family, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mountain Terrace, Wausau. She was born December 18, 1930 in Wausau, daughter of the late Lawrence and Anna (Hohndorf) Hoeft. On February 18, 1950 she married Michael Cyzan in Milwaukee. He survives....
Edward A. Heise
Nov 1, 2016
Edward A. Heise, 85, Wausau, died Tuesday, November 1, 2016 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home. He was born November 5, 1930 in Rib Falls, son of the late Elgart and Selma (Weith) Heise. Edward graduated from Edgar High in 1948. On June 9, 1956 he married Edith Draeger at St. Stephen Lutheran...
Eugene "Geno" Hartjes
Oct 31, 2016
Eugene D. "Geno" Hartjes, 75, Wausau, died Monday, October 31, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 16, 1941 in the town of Park Falls, son of the late Clayton and Millicent (Mason) Hartjes. Geno was united in marriage to Nadine (Zimick) Nieuwenhuis in Wausau. She survives. For over 40 years, Geno ran Hartjes Auto Body in Wausau...
Suzanne J. Eberhardy
Oct 29, 2016
Suzanne J. Eberhardy, 76, Wausau, died Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 13, 1940 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Russell and Janice (Lawler) Brown. Suzanne was a Certified Nursing Assistant and worked for various nursing homes in the Wausau area. Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed playing cards and visiting with family and...
Gloria M. Knippel
Oct 28, 2016
Gloria Maria Knippel, 83, Wausau, went safely home to Heaven on Friday, October 28, 2016. She was born December 28, 1932 in Mosinee, daughter of the late Isadore and Frances (Pulizzi) Larson. On April 11, 1953 she married Andrew "Andy" James Knippel at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. He preceded her in death on September 14, 2011. Faith and family...
Jolanta E. Seliger
Oct 28, 2016
Jolanta E. Seliger, 89, Wausau, died Friday, October 28, 2016 at her home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born November 7, 1926 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Stanley and Clara (Bobber) Lepak. On September 11, 1945, Jolanta was united in marriage to Leonard Seliger at Sacred Heart Catholic Church,...
Carol L. Devalk
Oct 27, 2016
Carol L. DeValk, 80, died Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 9, 1936 in Genoa, Nebraska, daughter of the late Harold Collins and Corrine (Barnett) Jones. Carol enjoyed life, loved having fun and her "two Johns", John Elway and Jon Bon Jovi. Some of her favorite things were trips to the casino, traveling the...
Kenneth P. Kane
Oct 25, 2016
Kenneth P. Kane, 88, Wausau, died Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Benedictine Manor, Wausau. He was born May 10, 1928 in Wausau, son of the late John and Nel (Howard) Kane. On May 29, 1954 he married Loretta "Retta" Eschenbach in Wausau. She survives. Kenneth served his country in the United States Navy from 1948 until 1952. He worked as...
Larry L. Jackman
Oct 25, 2016
Larry L. Jackman, 74, Wausau, died Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 14, 1941 in Buffalo, New York, son of the late Barry and Hazel (Henderson) Jackman. On September 21, 1968, he married Kathy Miller in Gretna, Nebraska. She survives. In his younger years, Larry worked for the Trane Company in LaCrosse, and retired...
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