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.
John Wiedow Jr
Aug 20, 2016
John Wiedow Jr., 82, formerly of Wausau, died Saturday, August 20, 2016 at the Theda Care Medical Center, Waupaca. He was born March 15, 1934 in Wausau, son of the late John and Clara (Baguhn) Wiedow. On June 2, 1955, he married Teiko Okuda in Tokyo, Japan. John served in the Korean War in the United States Airforce as an...
Denise Lynn Gregory
Aug 19, 2016
Denise L. Gregory, 56, Wausau, died Friday, August 19, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 24, 1959 in Wausau, the daughter of Dennis and Evelyn (Schilling) Gregory. Denise enjoyed her role as a homemaker and loved cooking and baking for friends and family. She was known by all who knew and loved her as "The Heart of...
Florian Koranda
Aug 15, 2016
Florian Koranda, 88, Wausau, died Monday, August 15, 2016 at Colonial Manor in Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born February 25, 1928 in Mosinee, son of the late Albert and Eva (Clark) Koranda. On September 19, 1959, he married Marjorie Pagel at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Marathon. She survives. Growing up...
Grace M. Wadzinski
Aug 15, 2016
Grace M. Wadzinski, 89, Wausau, died Monday, August 15, 2016 under the care of her family and Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born February 10, 1927 to the late Matthew and Pauline (Gajewski) Rafacz. On October 22, 1949 she married Harland Wadzinski at St. Michael Catholic Church in Wausau. He preceded her in death on October 27, 1990. Growing...
Dolores D. Dobeck
Aug 14, 2016
Dolores D. Dobeck, 88, Wausau died Sunday, August 14, 2016 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter. She was born May 29, 1928 in Stevens Point, daughter of the late Felix and Helen (Rzendkowski) Bluma. On March 1, 1949 she married Warren Dobeck in Stevens Point. He preceded her in death on...
Gerald C. Reynolds
Aug 13, 2016
Gerald C. Reynolds, 88, died Saturday August 13, 2016 at his home. He was born December 3, 1927 in Aniwa, son of the late Kenneth and Ella (Timm) Reynolds. On October 2, 1952, he married Joyce Wincentsen in Wittenberg. She preceded him in death May 1, 2007. Jerry joined the Merchant Marines and later joined the Army followed by a...
Louis "Louie" Arps, Jr
Aug 10, 2016
Louis "Louie" C. Arps, Jr. 95, Wausau, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Mount View Care Center. He was born February 7, 1921 in Tigerton and was the youngest of five children born to Eleanor (Perry) and Louis C. Arps, Sr. Growing up, Louie was a fun-loving, mischievous child. Throughout his life, he maintained a quick wit and sense...
Edward "Eddie" Schumacher
Aug 10, 2016
Ed, "Eddie" Schumacher was born into eternal life on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at Angels Grace Hospice, Oconomowoc. He was born on May 13, 1920 in the Town of Emmett, Marathon County, Wisconsin, to John and Clara (Brandt) Schumacher. He was the eighth of nine children born to his parents. Ed was preceded in death by his parents and his...
Richard J. Verbsky
Aug 5, 2016
Richard "Dick" James Verbsky 74, of Wausau, died August 5, 2016 from complications due to cancer. His final days were spent surrounded by his loving wife Gladys and his family by his side. Dick was born on November 28, 1941, in Hillsboro, Wisconsin, to Ed and Leona (Pliner) Verbsky. After graduating from Hillsboro High School in 1959, he served in...
Marietta J. Michalski
Aug 5, 2016
Marietta J. Michalski, 92, Edgar, died Friday, AuAgust 5, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison, surrounded by her family. She was born August 26, 1923 in Wausau, daughter of the late Conrad and Anna (Berres) Riehle. On June 10, 1944 she married Leo Michalski at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He preceded her in death on March 4, 1985. Faith...
Loetta B. Borchardt-Dirks
Aug 5, 2016
Loetta B. (nee Juedes) Borchardt-Dirks, 100, Edgar, formerly of Wausau, died Friday, August 5, 2016 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born May 15, 1916 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Henry and Ottilia (Voigt) Juedes. Loetta was baptized, confirmed and married at...
Lyle O. Jones
Aug 5, 2016
Lyle O. Jones, 95, Wausau, died Friday, August 5, 2016 under the care of hospice, family and friends at his home. He was born May 27, 1921, in Gleason, son of the late Owen Jones and Cora (Waite) Jones. On February 21, 1953 he married Bernice Zimmerman in Wausau. She survives. Lyle worked as a horticulturist and equipment operator for...
Sandra Hornick
Aug 4, 2016
Sandra L. Hornick, 73, Wausau, died Thursday August 4, 2016 at Aspirus Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 26, 1943 in Escanaba, Michigan, to the late Ernest and Ruth (LaLonde) Sharon. On October 28, 1965 she married Gerald Hornick in Wakefield, Michigan. He survives. After graduating from Wakefield High School, Sandy attended Northern Michigan...
Sandra A. Gresens
Aug 3, 2016
Sandra Ann Gresens, age 81, of Wausau, died peacefully on August 3, 2016 at Mountain Terrace, Wausau and is now with her Lord and Savior. Sandra was born on October 22, 1934 in Janesville, Wisconsin. The daughter of Lucille (Sell) and Herman Ulrich. She married Monte H. Gresens on April 22, 1995. He preceded her in death on November 22,...
Frances Lang
Aug 2, 2016
Frances Lang, 77, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, died Tuesday, August 2, 2016 in Marathon, at her home surrounded by her family. Frances was born on May 21, 1939 at home, to the late Frank and Delaphine (Nowak) Michlig. She married Norbert A. Lang on June 14, 1958 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Halder. They recently...
Robert Feldmeier
Aug 2, 2016
Robert Feldmeier, 88, Wausau, died Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at his home. He was born May 13, 1928 in Chicago, son of the late Bernard and Edna (Richards) Feldmeier. On September 24, 1955 he married Carol Lovedale in Peshtigo. She preceded him in death on December 30, 2014. Robert worked as a physical therapist at the former Wausau Medical Center...
Marlene J. Nowitzke
Aug 2, 2016
Marlene "Monnie" Nowitzke, 81, Wausau, died Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at her home. She was born June 27, 1935 in Wausau, daughter of the late Anton and Clara (Kowalefski) Nowitzke. For many years, Monnie worked for Wausau Metals Corp. in Wausau until her retirement. She loved to read and play pool, and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and...
Clinton "Sonny" E. Pilbeam
Jul 29, 2016
Clinton E. "Sonny" Pilbeam, Medford died Friday, July 29, 2016 at his home. He was born July 4, 1945 in Spooner, son of the late Clinton A. and Vivian (LaRue) Pilbeam. Sonny worked at Frahm Wood Products in Athens for many years. He enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers, all of Wisconsin Badger sports and playing cribbage with anyone who...
Robert "Bob" F. Salzman
Jul 28, 2016
Robert F. "Bob' Salzman, 79, town of Berlin, died Thursday, July 28, 2016 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born August 5, 1936 in Wausau, son of the late Felix and Florence (Wilke) Salzman. On January 18, 1964 he married Paulette Brzozowski at St. Mary Catholic Church, Menominee Falls. She survives. Bob was a heavy equipment operator/mechanic for many...
Raymond J. Wisnewski
Jul 27, 2016
Raymond J. Wisnewski, 94, Wausau, formerly of Poniatowski, entered his eternal home on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. He was born October 1, 1921 on the family farm in Poniatowski, son of the late Michael and Stella (Stanke) Wisnewski. On April 30, 1977, he married the love of his life Lucille (Krueger) Raymond at Holy Family...
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