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.

Elaine J. Artus

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Harold H. Tietz

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

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

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

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

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...

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