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.
Alicia L. Meverden
Jul 24, 2016
Alicia L. Meverden, 90, Wausau, died Sunday, July 24, 2016 under the care of Interim Hospice at Azura Memory Care, Wausau. She was born December 27, 1925 in Hatley, daughter of the late Robert and Martha (Stoltz) Steinke. On November 19, 1949 she married Irvin "Bud" Meverden at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on February...
Laura Lodholz
Jul 22, 2016
Laura Lodholz, 90, Wausau, was received by her Lord into eternal life on Friday, July 22, 2016 at her home, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born December 19, 1925 in Marathon City, daughter of the late Clarence and Della (Reimer) Voigt. She became a part of God's family through Holy Baptism on January 1, 1926....
Mercedes E. Rolling
Jul 20, 2016
Mercedes E. Rolling, 93, Wausau, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born November 5, 1922 in Marathon City, to the late Hugo and Olivia (Baur) Eisenman and attended school at St. Mary's. On September 9, 1944, she married Valentine J. Rolling at...
Mary E. Hornick
Jul 18, 2016
Mary E. Hornick, 93, Wausau passed away Monday, July 18, 2016 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born August 2, 1922 in Bessemer, Mich., daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Babicky) Probelski. Mary worked as a receptionist for Wausau Medical Center for 15 years and also for several...
Jill J. Blaskowski
Jul 18, 2016
Jill J. Blaskowski, 75, Wausau, died Monday, July 18, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born March 24, 1941 in Wausau, daughter of the late Roland and Dorothy (Yunkherr) Bickford. She married Florian "Fritz" Blaskowski on December 5, 1959. He survives. Jill loved her role as a homemaker and stay at home mom. In her later years, she worked...
Frances A. Hantz
Jul 18, 2016
Frances A. Hantz, 78, formerly of Weston, died July 18, 2016 at her home in Pinellas Park, Florida. She was born October 11, 1937 in Princeton, Minnesota, daughter of the late Chester and Mary (Mattson) Cooney. "Franny" was a 1956 graduate of Wausau High School. On March 2, 1957 she married Garold "Gary" Hantz at the Church of the Holy...
Lisa J. Hillery
Jul 18, 2016
Lisa J. Hillery, 53, Marathon passed away Monday, July 18, 2016 surrounded by her loving family, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 18, 1962 in Antigo to James and Mary Ann (Doucette) Hofmann, Antigo. On February 14, 1993 she married Parker Hillery. He survives. Lisa will be fondly remembered for her passion for cooking. Survivors include her husband,...
Evelyn M. Wachtl
Jul 18, 2016
Evelyn M. "Cotey" Wachtl, 98, Wausau, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016 at Benedictine Living Center, Wausau. She was born May 21, 1918 in Merrill, daughter of the late Percy and Ella (Zueske) Cotey. On May 4, 1946, she married Kenneth Wachtl in Merrill. He preceded her in death on September 3, 1956. Evelyn was a self-employed beautician for over...
David Andrew Winkowski
Jul 17, 2016
David Andrew Winkowski passed away peacefully at the age of 98 surrounded by family Sunday July 17, 2016 in Weston, Wisconsin. David was born at home in Bessemer, Michigan March 4, 1918 to Edward and Leocadia [nee Slomkowski} Winkowski. David was united in marriage to Dorothy Agnes Rondeau May 31, 1941, at Saint Michael Church, Kahoka, Missouri. They shared 69...
David J. "Louie" Krause
Jul 16, 2016
David John "Louie" Krause, 63, Edgar, died at his home on Saturday, July 16, 2016. Louie was born on Father's Day, June 21, 1953 and was the first born son of John and Marie (Schueller) Krause. He attended St. John's grade school and was a 1971 graduate of Edgar High School. As a young boy, he worked on the family...
Eric Troseth
Jul 14, 2016
Eric E. Troseth, 47, Wausau, died Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 15, 1968 in Minnesota, son of the Ivan Troseth and the late Joyce (Loons) Troseth. On February 8, 1992 he married Angela Muhs in Aniwa. She survives. Eric served his country in the United States Army and enjoyed hunting, going to the...
Edwin D. Gorecki
Jul 13, 2016
Edwin D. Gorecki, 85, Hatley, died Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at his home. He was born May 15, 1931 in Wisconsin, son of the late Anton and Mary (Nievinski) Gorecki. On November 19, 1955 he married Ann Mary Buchkowski. She preceded him in death on December 15, 2013. Edwin served his country in the United States Army. He was a...
Rita A. (Seubert) Menzner
Jul 13, 2016
Rita A. (Seubert) Menzner, a life long resident of Marathon, died Wednesday, July 13th at her home. She was born June 2, 1934 in Marathon, Wisconsin, daughter of the late August and Elizabeth (Kaufmann) Seubert. She married Donald Menzner on September 8, 1956 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. Rita lived a quiet life of serving...
Diane J. Guin
Jul 12, 2016
Diane J. Guin, 63, Wausau, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 12, 1952 in Wausau, the daughter of Gerald and Joan (Dhein) Hornung. Among her favorite pastimes, Diane enjoyed flower gardening, but most of all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her two grandsons....
Betty Jane Prosser
Jul 9, 2016
Betty Jane Prosser "Jane", 84, Weston, passed into eternal life on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Cedar Creek Manor in Kronenwetter, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Jane was born at home in the Town of Texas on November 7, 1931, the daughter of the late Roy and Mary (Welling) Rhyner. She was one of ten...
Adeline Sellung
Jul 7, 2016
Adeline Sellung, 97, Edgar, died Thursday, July 7, 2016 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home, Riverview Terrace Assisted Living, Wausau. She was born June 30, 1919 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Joseph Jr. and Mathilda Lang. On May 1, 1946 she married Daniel Sellung in Marathon. He preceded her...
Marlene A. Strachota
Jul 7, 2016
Marlene A. Strachota, 80, Wausau, died Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 16, 1936 in Wausau, daughter of the late Hilmer and Ethyl (Hartwig) Rosentreter. She graduated from Wausau Senior High School in 1954. On July 13, 1968 she married James Strachota at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Wausau. In 1956 she went to work...
Bonnie L. Niewolny
Jul 7, 2016
Bonnie L. Niewolny, 65, Wausau died Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 1, 1951 in Wausau to Ethel (Schultheiss) Niewolny, Wausau and the late Clarence Niewolny. For many years Bonnie was a computer programmer at Eaton Corporation in Minneapolis and Milwaukee. She most recently was working at the NTC in Wausau as a computer...
Ruben F. Marquardt
Jul 6, 2016
Ruben F. Marquardt, 89, went to be with Jesus on July 6, 2016. He currently resided at Stoney River Assisted Living, Weston. He was born May 21, 1927 in Nutterville, son of the late Erwin and Olga (Strehlow) Marquardt. On September 13, 1947, he married Della Tesch who has been faithfully by his side for 69 years. A longtime member...
Bonnie L. Rehlinger
Jul 5, 2016
Bonnie L. Rehlinger, 63, Wausau died Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at her home. She was born February 23, 1953 in Wisconsin Rapids, daughter of the late Herbert and Louella (Haines) Bauer. She attended and graduated from Assumption High School in Wisconsin Rapids. Bonnie married Donald Klingforth in 1973 and they later separated but remained good friends. He survives. She then...
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