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.
Mary Woodruff
Jan 22, 2017
Mary M. Woodruff, 73, Weston, died peacefully on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Rennes Health and Rehab, following a seven year battle with cancer. She was born March 10, 1943 in Minocqua, the daughter of Gilbert and Ruth (Reed) Mentz. Mary grew up in the area and attended Lakeland Union High School, where she graduated in 1961. On February 24,...
Julia Steffen
Jan 22, 2017
Julia Steffen, 96, Hazelhurst, died Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Delmar Gardens of O'Fallon, Missouri. She was born September 12, 1920 in Merrill, daughter of the late Raymond and Charlotte "Lottie" (Strable) Parent. On June 14, 1941 she married Melvin Steffen in Wausau. He preceded her in death on December 17, 1985. Julia worked as a nurse's aide in surgery...
Peter P. Wawrzaszek
Jan 21, 2017
Peter P. Wawrzaszek, 94, Rothschild, died Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 24, 1922 in Minneapolis, Minn., son of the late Casimer and Angeline (Salawa) Wawrzaszek. On October 14, 1961, he married Regina Ostroski at St. Therese Catholic Church in Rothschild. Peter began his working career as a farmer in Kronenwetter from the 1940's...
Orville A. Anklam
Jan 21, 2017
Orville A. Anklam, 77, Wausau died Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born July 27, 1939 in the town of Maine, son of the late Raymond and Elvera (Dehnel) Anklam. On September 3, 1960 he married Marilyn Gumtz at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Naugart. She preceded him in death on December 15,...
Vilas Z. Heinrich
Jan 21, 2017
Vilas Z. Heinrich, 96, Schofield, died Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Schofield. He was born March 15, 1920 in Birnamwood, son of the late Louis and Edna (Meverden) Heinrich. He married Pauline Weber who preceded him in death in 1955. On November 12, 1956 he married Lillian Klumpyan who preceded him in death on June 29, 2011....
Jeffrey James Jones Jr
Jan 15, 2017
Jeffrey "Jeff" James Jones Jr., 38, Wausau, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 15, 2017, following an industrial accident. He was born December 27, 1978 in Wausau, the son of Jeffrey James Jones Sr. of Mosinee and Patty Weller of Bowler. Jeff attended the Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School and most recently worked at Veritas Steel in Wausau, where he had been employed...
Eymard "Ike" F. Grenwalt
Jan 14, 2017
Eymard F. "Ike" Grenwalt, 83, Athens died Saturday, January 14, 2017 at his home. He was born November 21, 1933 in Oconto, Nebraska, son of the late Felix and Esther (Kalinowski) Grenwalt. On January 12, 1956 he married Bonnie McNulty in Oconto, Nebraska. She survives. For more than 22 years Ike was a dairy farmer in the town of Halsey....
Edward C. Snoeyenbos
Jan 10, 2017
Edward C. Snoeyenbos passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at age 73 at Mountain Terrace Senior Living, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Ed was born on April 9, 1943 in Menomonie, WI to Milton and Ella (McGillis) Snoeyenbos. Shortly thereafter the family moved to Cedar Falls, where Ed developed his cheerful, spirited...
Marie T. Kamenick
Jan 9, 2017
Marie T. Kamenick, 93, Marathon, died Monday January 9, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House. She was born May 9, 1923, in Marathon, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Beran) Mohr. On June 1, 1946, she married Walter Kamenick at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death in 1998. Before her marriage to Walter, Marie had been...
Nancy J. Lindsley
Jan 9, 2017
Nancy J. Lindsley, 59, Wausau, died Monday, January 9, 2017 at her home. She was born February 10, 1957 in Wausau, daughter of the late Fredrick and Lorraine (Dahlke) Plautz. In addition to working as a claims adjuster, Nancy trained in both nursing & massage therapy & enjoyed caring for the elderly. In her free time, Nancy enjoyed walking, swimming,...
Joyce J. Giovanoni
Jan 9, 2017
Joyce J. Giovanoni, 75, Wausau passed away at her home, Monday, January 9, 2017 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 29, 1941 in Virginia, Minnesota, daughter of the late S. Henry and Ellen Johnson. On June 22, 1963 she married Joe Giovanoni in Hurley. He survives. Joyce...
Alice R. Gabor
Jan 8, 2017
Alice R. Gabor, 90, formerly of Schofield, died Sunday January 8, 2017 at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter. She was born April 22, 1926 in the town of Franzen. Alice retired from Marathon Rubber Corporation following several years of employment. Among her favorite pastimes, Alice was passionate about gardening. She was a member of the Little Flower Council at St. Therese...
Edward "Eddie" R. Burk
Jan 8, 2017
Edward "Eddie" R. Burk, 78, town of Halsey, died Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 17, 1938 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Reinhold and Flossie (Bacon) Burk. In January of 1961, he married Bonniejean Passow in Wausau. She preceded him in death on January 21, 1981. Eddie was a truck...
Alice M. Krause
Jan 7, 2017
Alice M. Krause, 89, Wausau, died Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Atrium Post Acute Care, Weston. She was born May 3, 1927 in Marathon, daughter of the late Thomas and Rose (Kocik) Stubinski. Alice graduated from Marathon High School in 1945 and on June 15, 1946 married Alex Krause from Edgar, WI. He preceded her in death on October 6,...
Virginia Marie Siburt
Jan 5, 2017
Virginia Marie Siburt, 89, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017, at Wisconsin Veterans Home King, due to Alzheimer's related complications. Virginia Marie Cole was born on March 23, 1927, in Moweaqua, Illinois. She was the third daughter of James Felix Cole and Pansy Clara Rosina Hudson. She was raised in Decatur, graduating from Decatur High School...
Jerome J. Moore
Jan 3, 2017
Jerome J. Moore, 88, Milwaukee, died Tuesday January 3, 2017. He was born December 2, 1928, in Milwaukee, son of the late William and Suzanne (Greene) Moore. On March 16, 1962 , he married Jacqualine Vicker in Minnesota. She preceded him in death May 10, 1987. A veteran of the US Navy, Jerome served his country honorably during the Korean...
H. Barbara Schmoeckel
Jan 2, 2017
Professional Visual Artist, H. Barbara Schmoeckel passed away early Monday morning, January 2, 2017. She led a life full of creativity and devotion. Born Helen Barbara Jaske, January 16, 1929, H. Barbara was raised during the Great Depression and WWII. As a teen, she attended Layton School of Art in Milwaukee, walking miles to get to her art classes. After...
Ronald Casmier Kolton
Jan 1, 2017
Ronald Casmier Kolton, 71, died on Sunday, January 1, 2017 surrounded by love from his wife and three children after a one and a half year battle with cancer. Ron is preceded in death by his mother Mary (Wesolowski) Kolton, father Casmier Kolton, and wife Sharon (Cepress) Kolton. He is survived by his wife Patricia Kolton of Dublin, OH, children...
Sylvia M. Krautkramer
Jan 1, 2017
Sylvia M. Krautkramer, 85, Marathon, entered into eternal life Sunday January 1, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House under the care of her loving family. She was born February 22, 1931, in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Joseph and Marie (Szymanski) Wieloch. On September 6, 1954, she married Joseph "Joe" Krautkramer at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. He...
Peter T. Literski
Dec 30, 2016
Peter T. Literski, 84, Athens, died Friday December 30, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 16, 1932, in Athens, son of the late Anthony and Annette (Welbes) Literski. On June 7, 1975, he married Patricia Hardt at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She survives. Peter was a self-employed logger in the Athens area prior to his retirement....
