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.
David R. Wadzinski
Mar 16, 2017
David R. Wadzinski, 83, Wausau, died Thursday, March 16, 2017. He was born June 17, 1933 in Wausau, son of the late Louis and Sylvia (Harder) Wadzinski. Private services will be held. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com
Hilda Helen Elfe
Mar 14, 2017
Hilda Helen Elfe, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at the age of 93. She was born December 28, 1923 to Otto and Hedwig (Luedtke) Wilde, a home birth, in the town of Rib Falls. On August 31, 1968, Hilda married Leland Carl Elfe. He preceded her in death on March 9, 1996. Survivors include seven children, Rodney...
William P. Flynn
Mar 13, 2017
William P. Flynn, 90, died Monday, March 13, 2017 at Cedar Ridge Elder Services, Schofield. He was born November 17, 1926 in Eagle River, son of the late Paul and Edna (Oaks) Flynn. On August 6, 1949 he married Phyllis Parent in Merrill. She preceded him in death on February 18, 2000. William served his country in the United States...
Harold J. Hamann
Mar 9, 2017
Harold J. Hamann, 84, Athens died Thursday, March 9, 2017 at his home, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born June 10, 1932 in the town of Hamburg, son of the late Arnold and Viola (Graveen) Hamann. He graduated from Athens High School in 1950. On September 7, 1957 he married Lenora Zocher at Trinity Lutheran...
Dolores C. Ogiba
Mar 5, 2017
Dolores C. Ogiba, 90, Rothschild, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 5, 2017 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Rennes Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born July 3, 1926 in Chicago of the late Barney and Veronica (Miotka) Beske. On April 17, 1948 she married Joseph L. Ogiba at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. Joe...
Dean Gavin
Mar 5, 2017
Dean Kelly Gavin, 48, died at home in bed on March 5, 2017. He was born October 26, 1968 and will be sadly missed by his little four legged buddy, Cozmo. Dean is survived by his wife, Tammy, Athens; three sisters, three brothers, all of Tomahawk, many step-brothers and step-sisters will also miss him. He was preceded in death by...
Janet "Jan" Ostrowski
Mar 2, 2017
Janet "Jan" L. Ostrowski, 86, Wausau, died Thursday March 2, 2017 at her home, under the care of her family and Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born May 13, 1930 in Wittenberg, daughter of the late Ernest and Ruth (Wichman) Wieland. On July 30, 1949, she married Rupert Ostrowski at Holy Family Catholic Church, Wittenberg. He preceded her...
Duaine J. Pizl
Mar 1, 2017
Duaine J. Pizl, 85, Kronenwetter, formerly of Antigo died Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 1, 1931 in Antigo, son of the late Joseph and Gladys (Higgins) Pizl. On June 9, 1951 he married Betty Olsen in Antigo. She survives. Duaine was a heavy equipment operator for the Langlade County Highway Department for many...
Patricia A. Hatlestad
Feb 27, 2017
Patricia Ann Hatlestad, 68, Rib Mountain, died Monday, February 27, 2017 at her home. She was born January 2, 1949 in Wausau, daughter of Mary (Muzynoski) Trantow, Wausau and the late Merlin Trantow. On May 10, 1974, she married Paul Hatlestad at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. After graduation from Wausau High School in 1967, Patricia worked at...
L. Rosalind (Lynn) "Rosie" Foreen
Feb 26, 2017
L. Rosalind (Lynn) "Rosie" Foreen, 102, Wausau, died Sunday February 26, 2017 at Benedictine Living Community. She was born July 13, 1914 in Merrill, daughter of the late Leo and Emma (Perske) Gensmann. She met her future husband, Hilding Foreen, when he arrived in Merrill from Chicago to work in the CCC Camps during the Depression. After their marriage, they...
Althea V. Balz
Feb 26, 2017
Althea V. Balz, 86, Athens died Sunday, February 26, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. She was born April 19, 1930 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Edward and Esther (Krenz) Bloch. Althea was a Registered Nurse at St. Joseph Hospital in Marshfield for more than 16 years. She also farmed in the town of Halsey for...
James V. Schuster
Feb 26, 2017
James V. Schuster, 75, Wausau, died Sunday, February 26, 2017 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home. He was born August 26, 1941 in Wausau, son of the late Victor and Evelyn (Rader) Schuster. On November 26, 1960 he married Mary Ann Gillis at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. She...
Edward T. Mroczenski
Feb 24, 2017
Edward T. Mroczenski, 89, Athens died Friday, February 24, 2017 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born October 14, 1927 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Walter and Mary (Socha) Mroczenski. On September 16, 1950 he married Jacqueline Jagodzinski at Holy Family Catholic Church, town of Rietbrock. She preceded him in death on October 6, 2007....
Henry J. Lang
Feb 24, 2017
Henry J. Lang, 83, Marathon passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, surrounded by his loving family, at his home, the family farm, which he loved very deeply. He was born June 20, 1933 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Henry and Helen (Sanders) Lang. On June 24,...
Kelli Ann Streich
Feb 23, 2017
Kelli Ann Streich, 53, Wausau passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at her home. She was born November 19, 1963 in Racine, daughter of the late George and Lucille (Kirkham) Jorgenson. On December 29, 2008, she married Steve Streich in Wausau. He survives. Kelli Ann Streich was born in Racine, WI on November 19, 1963 and received her angel wings...
Ellie A. Lanigan
Feb 20, 2017
Ellie A. Lanigan, Wausau, passed away from this world on Monday, February 20, 2017, but not without one last trip to the G.W. Boutique (Goodwill) and lunch with her daughter Jenny on Sunday. Ellie didn't want an obituary singing her praises, even though there are many. She was strong but tender, gentle but tough, smart, funny, intelligent and loving, proud...
Mary F. Niewolny
Feb 19, 2017
Mary F. Niewolny, 93, Edgar, died Sunday, February 19, 2017 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Our House, Wausau. She was born December 21, 1923 in Medford, daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Schrauth. She attended school in the town of Little Black. On June 18, 1947 she married Myron Niewolny at Lady of...
Delmor W. Hoffmann
Feb 19, 2017
Delmor Wesley Hoffmann, 89, died Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Benedictine Living Center in Wausau, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born May 16, 1927 in Rib Falls township, Marathon County, to Wesley and Agnes (Erdmann) Hoffmann. He graduated from Marathon High School in 1945. Delmor served in the United States Army from January 1953 through...
Darrin L. Drews
Feb 18, 2017
Darrin L. Drews, 54, town of Easton, died suddenly of natural causes on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at his home. He was born July 9, 1962 in Wausau, son of Arnold and Irma Elaine (Beyer) Drews. Darrin was a dairy farmer in the town of Easton, and enjoyed NASCAR, fixing lawn mowers, hanging out at Zahrt's and was an avid...
Elsie M. Jennejohn
Feb 18, 2017
Elsie M. Jennejohn, 75, Wausau, died Saturday, February 18, 2017 at her home. She was born June 30, 1941 in Marathon, County, Wis., daughter of the late Elmer and Agnes (Gebauer) Reed. On June 15, 1963, she married Henry Jennejohn in Mosinee. He survives. Elsie enjoyed her role as a homemaker and stay at home mom. Among her favorite pastimes,...
