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.
Alice "Peggy" Britten
Apr 17, 2017
Alice "Peggy" M. Britten, 93, Wausau, died Monday, April 17, 2017 under the care of Aseracare Hospice at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston. She was born October 6, 1923 in Wausau, daughter of the late Frederick and Agnes (Martini) Kimball. In 1951 she married Norbert Britten and he preceded her in death. Alice worked at Menasha Products prior to...
James Gonsiorowski
Apr 16, 2017
James Gonsiorowski, 76, Wausau, died Sunday April 16, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. James was born December 31, 1940 to Theodore and Emily (Dulak) Gonsiorowski in Stevens Point. He was formerly employed with J.I. Case until his retiring. James served his country honorably in the U.S. Army from 1963 until 1965. Survivors include his wife and many other family members....
John E. Stubbe
Apr 15, 2017
John E. Stubbe, 83, village of Maine, died peacefully on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. John was born March 9, 1934, son of the late Edwin and Emma (Marquardt) Stubbe. John graduated from Wausau High School in 1952. On June 2, 1956, he was united in marriage to Marlene Oelke. In July of that year, he...
Richard L. Borski
Apr 14, 2017
Richard L. Borski, 73, Wausau, died April 14, 2017. Dick was born December 21, 1943 in Wausau, son of the late Anthony and Adeline (Krejci) Borski. He served in the United States Marines in Vietnam. In 2016 he had the wonderful opportunity to go on the Honor Flight, to him it was the trip of a life time. Dick's career...
Mark E. Hartman
Apr 12, 2017
Mark E. Hartman, 61, Kronenwetter, died Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at his home, due to natural causes. He was born October 11, 1955 in Roscommon, Mich., son of the late Norval and Margaret (Henderson) Hartman. Mark was united in marriage to Susan Lukensmeyer on October 15, 1994. Together, they participated in a spiritual union on July 3, 2016. For many...
Lloyd P. Lang
Apr 11, 2017
Lloyd P. Lang, 80, town of Cassel, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau, with his family by his side. He was born August 12, 1936 on the family farm in Cassel, the only son of Jacob and Mathilda (Stieber) Lang. On July 16, 1960, he married Antoinette "Toni" Kurtzweil at St. Patrick...
Lucille E. Gottschalk
Apr 10, 2017
Lucille E. Gottschalk, 94, of Edgar, died Monday April 10, 2017, in Lakeville, Minnesota. She was born June 10, 1922, in Edgar, daughter of the late Jesse and Helen (Strasser) Rifleman. Lucille was known as "Birdie" to family and friends for her small stature and light appetite. None of that slowed her down, however. She loved to dance the polka,...
Frances King
Apr 6, 2017
Frances King, 99, Weston, died Thursday April 6, 2017 at Rennes Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 24, 1917, in Ringle, daughter of the late John and Mary Ann (Glodowski) Landowski. On November 4, 1936, she married Henry King at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Callon. He preceded her in death December 12, 1985. Frances was an active member...
Erica Mildred Christman
Apr 1, 2017
Erica Mildred Christman, 21, Auburndale, died Saturday, April 1, 2017 at her home, Auburndale. She was born May 13, 1995 in Wausau, daughter of Anthony and Debra (Thielman) Christman. Erica graduated from Marathon High School. She found peace and enjoyment spending time with mom and dad, watching videos, taking car rides and playing with her stuffed animals. She also loved...
Evelyn E. Winter
Mar 31, 2017
Evelyn E. Winter, 80, Schofield, died Friday, March 31, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born March 18, 1937 in Wausau, daughter of the late Aloysius and Anna (Lang) Schilling. On February 12, 1982, she married Glenn Winter in Wausau. He preceded her in death on January 24, 1999. In 1974, Evelyn started working for Wausau Hospital, and earned...
Bruce K. Wisse
Mar 29, 2017
Bruce K. Wisse, 65, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison with his family at his side. Bruce fought bravely in his quiet, gentle way, awaiting a heart transplant. He was born May 19, 1951 in Baldwin, the son of Donna (Brummels) Wisse, River Falls and the late Marion Wisse....
Floyd Edward Braun
Mar 27, 2017
Floyd Edward Braun, 88, lifelong resident of Athens, died peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2017. He was born February 16, 1929, the second of five children born to Edward and Celia (Weix) Braun. He attended St. Anthony Catholic School and Athens High School followed by collegiate education at St. John's University, Minnesota. It was from these experiences that Floyd's deep...
John K. Lenhard
Mar 24, 2017
John K. Lenhard, 55, Wausau died Friday, March 24, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 21, 1961 in Wausau, son of the late LaVerne and Alice (Ronek) Lenhard. On May 1, 1993 he married Deborah Nowacki at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. John worked at Menards in Wausau. Some of his favorite pastimes included fixing...
Douglas M. Krueger
Mar 24, 2017
Douglas M. Krueger, 64, Villa Park, Ill., a former Wausau resident, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 24, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born January 4, 1953, in Milwaukee, son of the late Marvin and Viola (Luebbe) Krueger. On June 23, 1973, he married Mary Lou Pasnecker at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wausau. She preceded him...
Linda Schmitt
Mar 24, 2017
Linda Schmitt, 66, Rib Mountain, died Friday, March 24, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 27, 1951 in Medford, daughter of Alice (Woempner) Paul and the late Wilmer Paul. On August 13, 1988 she married Gene Schmitt at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. He survives. After graduating from Michigan Technical University Linda went to work at LignoTech USA...
Phyllis E. Sorenson
Mar 23, 2017
Phyllis Elaine (Wilms) Sorenson passed away March 23, 2017 surrounded by family at her home in the Gardens of Forest Park Village, Wausau, WI. Elaine was born January 15, 1930 on her parents' dairy farm in Neenah WI. The fourth of eight children, Elaine had fond memories of a simple, but rich life of family gatherings and hard work. She...
Fabian F. Shulta
Mar 23, 2017
Fabian F. Shulta, 82, Wausau passed away peacefully Thursday, March 23, 2017 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born April 28, 1934 in Wausau, son of the late Alex and Celia (Barnish) Shulta. On May 21, 1957 he married Verna Kunnanz in Wausau. She survives. After...
Eva Chilles
Mar 22, 2017
Eva Chilles passed into eternal life on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Colonial Manor, Wausau. She was born May 27, 1918 to the late George and Anna (O'Konek) Senoraske. Eva was united in marriage to Joseph A. Chilles at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau on August 17, 1946. He preceded her in death on June 29, 1979. Survivors include her...
Luke F. Lang
Mar 21, 2017
Luke Francis Lang, 90, King, WI (formerly of Marathon City) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 with family at his side. The youngest of 15 children, he was born August 13, 1926 on the family farm in Cassel, WI, the son of the late Andrew and Anna (Fuchs) Lang. Luke graduated grade school from a 1-room schoolhouse in...
Bernice B. Taschler
Mar 21, 2017
Bernice B. Taschler, 91, Wausau, died Tuesday March 21, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 24, 1926 in Clintonville, daughter of the late Rupert and Minnie (Reed) Baur. On July 2, 1947, she married Arnold Taschler in Wausau. He preceded her in death in 2011. Bernice took great pride in the fact that she attended school and...
