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.
Marlene M. Hornung
Feb 17, 2017
Marlene M. Hornung, 72, Marathon, died Friday, February 17, 2017 under the care of Interim Hospice and Palliative Care at her home. She was born October 26, 1944 in Wisconsin, daughter of the late Albert and Isabella (Burk) Laumer. On August 29, 1964 she married Lester Hornung. He preceded her in death on December 29, 1991. Marlene dairy and ginseng...
James N. Rochon
Feb 16, 2017
James N. Rochon, 85, Wausau, passed away at home, as was his wish on February 16, 2017 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born August 6, 1931 in Florence, Wisconsin, son of the late Claude and Katherine Rochon. On June 7, 1958 he married Marlene R. LeMere at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She...
Janis R. Palutke
Feb 14, 2017
Janis Ruth Palutke was ushered into Glory on Tuesday morning, February 14, 2017 at North Central Health Care Facility-Garden Side Crossing. She was born on June 4, 1935 in Minneapolis, MN to the late Russell and Laura Porter. She was a member of Trinity Independent Church, North Minneapolis where she taught Sunday School and was involved in a very active...
Scott E. Novak
Feb 14, 2017
Novak, Scott Edward Scott Edward Novak, 50, of Wausau, WI, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Scott was born March 28, 1966 in Wausau to James and Anna Novak. Scott had a great sense of humor; he was witty and charming with a childlike persona at times. He never held a grudge and didn't judge people. He treated everyone with...
Bruce R. Burmeister
Feb 13, 2017
Our son, Bruce Randal Burmeister, was born into our family on July 31st, 1986 in Wausau, Wisconsin, to us, Robert and Renee Burmeister. Bruce, age 30, was granted his angel wings on February 13, 2017 at University Hospital Madison, following an unfortunate case of pneumonia, blastomycosis, and ARDS (adult respiratory distress syndrome). His final days were spent surrounded by family...
Nancy L. Comley
Feb 12, 2017
Nancy L. Comley, 78, Wausau died Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born January 23, 1939 in Wabasha, Minnesota, daughter of the late Everett and Nettie (White) Glynn. On August 24, 1968 she married David Comley in Wabasha. He preceded her in death on November 6, 2002. Nancy was a long term...
Nancy A. Stoltz
Feb 10, 2017
Nancy A. Stoltz, 74, Wausau, died Friday February 10, 2017 at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born August 25, 1942, in Wausau, daughter of the late Norbert and Agnes (Michlig) Seubert. She was a 1960 graduate of Newman High School where she met her sweetheart and life partner, Roger...
Frederick A. Lang
Feb 9, 2017
Frederick A. Lang, 95, Wausau, died Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 23, 1921 in Marathon City, son of the late Conrad and Isabella (Vetter) Lang. On August 25, 1943, he married Patricia Maguire of Halder in Portsmouth, Virginia, while on leave from the Navy. She preceded him in death on July 28, 2014....
Barbara M. Wolfgram
Feb 8, 2017
Barbara M. Wolfgram, 80, Wausau, died Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Colonial Manor, Wausau. She was born March 29, 1936 in Marathon County, Wis., daughter of the late Stanley and Helen (Schroeder) Pliskie. On August 31, 1964, she married LeRoy Wolfgram in Rothschild. He preceded her in death on September 2, 1994. Barbara worked as a nurses aid at North...
Clarence Hemmrich
Feb 8, 2017
Clarence Hemmrich, 86, Wausau, died Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Colonial Manor, Wausau. He was born December 28, 1930 in town of Emmett, son of the late Henry and Henrietta (Gresens) Hemmrich. On June 2, 1964 he married Joyce Buchberger in Pine City, Minn. She preceded him in death on July 6, 2003. Clarence served his country during the Korean...
Mildred Ida Anna Totsch
Feb 7, 2017
Mildred "Milly" Totsch, 94, Wausau, died Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Evergreen Park Assisted Living, Kronenwetter, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born February 10, 1922 in the town of Easton, daughter of the late Emil and Esther (Strehlow) Zahrt. On October 22, 1949, she married Marvin Totsch in Ironwood, Michigan. He preceded her...
Raymond J. Madden
Feb 6, 2017
Raymond J. Madden, 86, Wausau, died Monday, February 6, 2017 at North Central Health Care Facility, Wausau. He was born December 16, 1930 in Wausau, son of the late John and Sophie (Londo) Madden. On June 21, 1975, he married Doris (Dittmar) Hirsch in the Town of Texas. She survives. For many years, Raymond drove truck for the former Riverside...
Robert J. Haas
Feb 5, 2017
Robert J. Haas, 83, Wausau, died Sunday, February 5, 2017 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center. He was born September 18, 1933 in Wausau, son of the late Robert and Christina (Bantes) Haas. Robert owned and operated Haas Builders, building many custom homes throughout the years. He was an outdoor enthusiast...
Joan M. Boehm
Feb 1, 2017
Joan Marie Boehm, 87, passed away peacefully at Wellington Place on the morning of Wednesday, February 1, 2017. She was born on August 30, 1929 in Marathon, daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Murr) Hornung. During her childhood, she lived just south-east of Marathon and graduated from Marathon High School in 1948 and then married Mark Boehm on June...
Dolores M. Milbeck
Jan 30, 2017
Dolores M. Milbeck, 90, Marathon, was called home by her Heavenly Father on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Benedictine Manor, Wausau. She was born June 3, 1926 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late John and Agnes (Zych) Kosinski. On May 8, 1946, she married Harry Milbeck in Milwaukee and together they raised four children. For 33 years, Dolores worked for...
Gilbert "Gib" Hurtis
Jan 28, 2017
Gilbert (Gib) James Hurtis, age 90, passed into eternity in his Savior Jesus's arms on January 28th. He was born May 4, 1926, to George and Sarah (Pollak) Hurtis on the family farm in rural Chetek, Wisconsin. He graduated in 1944 from Chetek High School. After graduation, he picked potatoes in the fields of North Dakota. He then took a...
John S. Barnett
Jan 27, 2017
John S. Barnett, 71, Minocqua, formerly of Wausau, passed away peacefully Friday, January 27, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 17, 1945 in Chippewa Falls to the late Douglas and Gladys (Mathews) Barnett. On June 7, 1969 he married Patsy "Pat" Schulz at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Slades Corners, WI. She survives. John proudly served...
Janet G. Van Rixel
Jan 27, 2017
Janet G. Van Rixel, 80, Rib Falls, died Friday, January 27, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 6, 1936 in Schofield, daughter of the late George and Alice (Rhyner) Raasch. On May 16, 1964 she married Thomas Van Rixel at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Janet was an avid Packer fan, enjoyed crosswords, putting together...
Anita L. Mueller
Jan 25, 2017
Anita L. Mueller, 91, town of Easton, died Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 20, 1925 in the town of Easton, daughter of the late Emil and Olga (Kieckhaver) Rick. On June 8, 1946, she married Warren G. Mueller at St. John Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death on November 14, 2001. Anita...
James "Jim" J. Scheel
Jan 23, 2017
James J. "Jim" Scheel, 79, Wausau died Monday, January 23, 2017 at Benedictine Living Center, Wausau. He was born August 25, 1937 in Milwaukee, son of the late William C. and Katherine (Matuszak) Scheel. The family moved to Wausau in 1942, and Jim spent the rest of his youth helping his family to farm. He was always proud of the...
