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.
Teresa M. Baertlein
Oct 19, 2016
Teresa M. Baertlein, 63, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 19, 2016 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House. She was born December 5, 1952 in Minot, North Dakota, daughter of the late Erwin and Gertrude (Smith) Levings. On September 20, 1972 she married Mark Baertlein in San Francisco, California. He survives. Teresa was a professed...
Martha M. Kremsreiter
Oct 18, 2016
Martha M. Kremsreiter, 99, Athens died Tuesday, October 18, 2016. She was born August 18, 1917 in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late John and Martha (Retka) Pietrowski. On July 31, 1935 she married Conrad F. Kremsreiter at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He proceeded her in death on May 1, 1998. Martha was kind and gentle, yet...
Russ "Rusty" Kocha
Oct 17, 2016
Russell "Rusty" Louis Kocha, 77 after a three year battle following a debilitating stroke and congestive heart failure, walked, strong and steadily through the gates of heaven on October 17, 2016, at home, surrounded by family. He was born on August 27, 1939 in Milwaukee, son of the late Joseph and Edna (Soderberg) Kocha. Following high school, Russ completed a...
Theresa R. Franz
Oct 17, 2016
Theresa R. Franz, 75, Athens, died Monday, October 17, 2016, her 57th wedding anniversary, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 3, 1941 in Stevens Point, daughter of the late George and Ruth (Schaner) Hoffman. On October 17, 1959 she married Lloyd Franz at St. Peter Catholic Church, Stevens Point. He survives. Theresa was a wonderful caregiver who ran...
Elaine E. Sonnentag
Oct 17, 2016
Elaine Erna Pauline (Henrichs) Sonnentag, age 96 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children on October 17, 2016. She was the oldest child, born in the family home in Rib Falls Township to the late Harry and Alvina (Bartelt) Henrichs, on January 27, 1920. She grew up in Little Chicago. Elaine attended LaFollette Grade School in the Town...
Betty A. Howe
Oct 16, 2016
Betty A. Howe, 90, Wausau, died Sunday, October 16, 2016 at her home. She was born August 27, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late Jacob and Gertrude (Denfeld) Heybl. On December 15, 1945, she married Eugene "Fritz" Howe at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on January 9, 1992. She then married William Howe on...
Matthew D. Marcell
Oct 14, 2016
Matthew D. Marcell, 32, Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 14, 2016. He was born September 30, 1984 in Wausau, the son of David (Terri) Marcell of Weston and the late Sandra Marcell. He attended D. C. Everest Senior High School and furthered his education, attending the University of Wisconsin-Marathon and studied business at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Matthew...
Helen E. Bergmann
Oct 12, 2016
Helen E. Bergmann, 95, Athens died Wednesday, October 12, 2016 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Evergreen Place, Kronenwetter. She was born December 2, 1920 in Dorchester, daughter of the late Henry and Katherine (Dessl) Suennen. On May 26, 1944 she married Ervin Bergmann at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He preceded her in death...
Gordon "Gordy" Kieffer
Oct 11, 2016
Gordon D. "Gordy" Kieffer, 96, Wausau, died Tuesday October 11, 2016 at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter. He was born September 22, 1920 in Wausau, son of the late John B. and Anna (Tetzlaff) Kieffer. On May 25, 1946, he married Florence Frank at St. Mary's Rectory, Wausau. She survives. Gordon served his country honorably during World War II in the...
Anita M. Warnke
Oct 10, 2016
Anita M. Warnke, 96, Wausau, died Monday, October 10, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 10, 1920 in Wausau, daughter of the late Otto and Eleanor (Scholz) Strehlow. On September 9, 1944, she married Walter John Warnke in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. At the time, Walter was serving in the United States Army during World War II. Anita...
Irene C. Olds
Oct 5, 2016
Irene C. Olds, 98, Wausau, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 05, 2016 at Stoney River Assisted Living under the care of AsceraCare Hospice. She was born May 10, 1918 in Knowlton, the youngest of 9 children born to the late Alois and Rose (Sturm) Stark. On September 3, 1938 Irene married Chester Olds. He preceded her in death on November...
Leona Mary Jurkowski
Oct 1, 2016
Leona Mary Jurkowski, 90, Wausau, died Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Benedictine Living Community of Wausau. She was born July 2, 1926 in the Town of Rietbrock in Marathon County, daughter of the late Stanley and Eleanor (Myszka) Writz. On June 28, 1947, Leona married Joseph J. Jurkowski at Holy Family Catholic Church in the Town of Rietbrock. Together they...
Kordus A. Bernice
Sep 29, 2016
Bernice A. Kordus, 92, Wausau, died Thursday, September 29, 2016, at her home. She was born November 10, 1923, in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Dora (Theodosia Szachta) Borski. On September 15, 1945, she married Leo Kordus at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on Thanksgiving Day 2005. Bernice worked at Marathon Rubber before...
Carol T. Novitzke
Sep 29, 2016
Carol T. Novitzke, 82, Edgar, died Thursday September 29, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born July 24, 1934, in Mosinee, daughter of the late John and Jenny O'Connor. On June 8, 1953, she married Alvin J. Novitzke at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. He preceded her in death January 7, 1998. In 1952, Carol graduated from Mosinee...
Harold "Beaner" Bean
Sep 26, 2016
Harold L. "Beaner" Bean, 75, Marathon, died Monday, September 26, 2016 under the care of Ministry Hospice at his home surrounded by family. He was born July 16, 1941 in Stratford, son of the late Charles and Helen (Schwickerath) Bean. On December 5, 1964 he married Audrey, daughter of the late Harvey and Bernice Bohman at St. Joseph Catholic Church,...
Barbara Ann Jari
Sep 26, 2016
Barbara Ann Jari, 60, Wausau, formerly of Medford, died Monday, September 26, 2016 at her home. She was born July 21, 1956 in Medford, daughter of the late Joseph Sr. and Alice (Lewandowski) Jari. Barbara loved spending time with her family and her cat "Tom". She was a veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include, two sons, John Zinkowich,...
Rose M. Havlovick
Sep 25, 2016
Rose M. Havlovick, 86, Wausau died Sunday, September 25, 2016 under the care of AseraCare Hospice at Wausau Manor. She was born May 10, 1930 in Rib Mountain, daughter of the late Louis and Hattie (Bratzmann) Davis. On September 10, 1949 she married Richard H. Havlovick at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on November 21,...
Muriel K. Champine
Sep 22, 2016
Muriel K. Champine, 93, Waupaca died Thursday, September 22, 2016 at ThedaCare Medical Center, Waupaca. She was born February 11, 1923 in Wausau, daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Staege) Kieffer. On December 25, 1944 she married Delos Champine at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Muriel was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Delos Champine, Waupaca and...
Kathleen Dolores Enzenbach
Sep 21, 2016
Kathleen "Kay" Dolores Enzenbach, 61, Marathon, died Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, following a brief battle with cancer. She was born February 14, 1955 in Wausau, daughter of the late Milo and Muriel (Kirstein) Pyan. On October 2, 1993, she married Floyd James Enzenbach at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. He survives. Kay graduated from...
Gregory Donald Jesse
Sep 20, 2016
Gregory Donald Jesse, 60, Wausau, died Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 10, 1956 in Wausau, son of Eric and JoAnn (Vesely) Jesse. Gregory worked as a shipping clerk for Goetsch's Welding for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, camping and anything outdoors. His favorite band was Foghat and he loved preparing meals...
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