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.
Christine I. Torzewski
Jun 30, 2016
Christine I. Torzewski, 98, Wausau, died Thursday June 30, 2016 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born September 29, 1917 in Wausau, daughter of Anton and Mary (Klimek) Torzewski. Christine was secretary and receptionist at Wisconsin Valley Improvement Company retiring after 27 years of service. Most of her working...
John L. Artus
Jun 29, 2016
John L. Artus, 91, Marathon, has ended his earthly life and entered in to his eternal life to be with the Lord on Wednesday June 29th 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on April 7th 1925 in the town of Stettin to John A. and Emma (Hilmershausen) Artus and was raised on the family farm. On September 3,...
Jerome Deininger
Jun 25, 2016
Jerome Deininger, 78, Wausau, died Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 16, 1937 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Martha Mary (Kramer) Deininger. Jerome graduated high school in 1956 and earned an Associate Degree in accounting from Northcentral Technical College, Wausau, WI. He served in the National Guard for several years and...
Ida B. Weisenberger
Jun 25, 2016
Ida B. Weisenberger, 93, Wausau, died Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Colonial Manor, Wausau under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born July 17, 1922 in the town of Frankfort, daughter of the late Paul and Ida (Leffel) Syring. On August 30, 1941, she married Leonard Weisenberger at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded...
Grace T. Kluck
Jun 25, 2016
Grace T. Kluck, 88, Callon, died Saturday June 25, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 14, 1928, in Callon, daughter of the late Anton and Mary (Nievinski) Gorecki. Grace was raised on the family farm in Callon and worked in Milwaukee at Allen-Bradley Corp., before raising her family. She was especially fond of spending time with her...
Irene R. Jaeger
Jun 25, 2016
Irene R. Jaeger, 103, Wausau, died Saturday, June 25, 2016 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Benedictine Manor, Wausau. She was born June 11, 1913 in Wausau, daughter to the late Charles and Helen (Stanke) Gorectke. On June 19, 1943 she married Lawrence Jaeger at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death....
Carol A. Verhasselt
Jun 24, 2016
Carol A. Verhasselt, 78, Wausau and Florida, died Friday, June 24, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. She was born January 12, 1938, in Phlox, daughter of the late Peter and Ranona (Tatro) Waldvogel. On June 1, 1957, she married Clement Verhasselt at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Phlox. He survives. Above all, Carol loved spending time with family, especially...
Richard F. Peter
Jun 23, 2016
Richard F. Peter died peacefully in his sleep on June 23rd 2016 with his family beside him. Richard was born on May 24th 1932 in Longmont, Colorado to Arnold F. Peter and Matilda Burkey. On July 19, 1968 he married Virginia K. Nett in Worthington, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Virginia and his sons, Gregory A. Peter (Cathy),...
Laverne A. Brown
Jun 21, 2016
LaVerne A. "Brownie" Brown 92, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Copper Leaf Assisted Living, Schofield. She loved and was lovingly cared for by her Copper Leaf Family to whom we are so grateful. The former LaVerne Canfield was born to the late Raymond and Mary (Ewer) Canfield on...
Annabelle M. Pawlowski
Jun 21, 2016
Annabelle M. Pawlowski, 94, Wausau, formerly of Athens, died Tuesday June 21, 2016 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Annabelle was born at home in Oconto, WI on November 4, 1921 as the first of four children to Austin and Agnes (Speller) Donlevy. She attended grade school at a one room...
Shane A. Neumann
Jun 18, 2016
Shane A. Neumann, 46, Wausau died Saturday, June 18, 2016 in Wausau. He was born November 10, 1969 in Wausau, son of Larry Neumann, Wausau and Sandra (Gruna) Kniess, Wausau. Shane worked various jobs in Wausau for many years. Survivors include his son, Zachary Neumann, his mother, Sandra Kniess, his father, Larry Neumann, his siblings, Brandon Neumann and Ashley Groshek,...
Daniel "Dan" Ollhoff
Jun 14, 2016
Daniel "Dan" J. Ollhoff, 51, village of Maine, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. He was born June 10, 1965 in Wausau, son of James and Karen (Peters) Ollhoff. Dan was a generous, kind hearted man who loved animals and working on the farm making firewood, fence making and milking cows. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, loved cars especially...
Bernice M. Scheel
Jun 12, 2016
Bernice M. Scheel, 73, Wausau died Sunday, June 12, 2016 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston after a short but difficult battle with cancer. She was born August 4, 1942 in the town of Wausau, daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret (Delikowski) Senoracki and younger sister to Bernard Senoracki. On May 29, 1965 she married James J. Scheel at St....
Russel D. Ristau
Jun 11, 2016
Russell D. Ristau, 71, Marathon, died Saturday, June 11, 2016 at his home under Interim Hospice and Palliative Care. Russell "Ussie" was born June 20, 1944 in Wausau, son of the late Dalles and Hazel (Kramm) Ristau. On April 4, 1968 he married Cheryl Trantow in Mora, Minnesota. She survives. Russell grew up on a farm in Rib Falls and...
Sherry M. Osborne
Jun 7, 2016
Sherry M. Osborne, 48, Wausau, died Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee. She was born October 4, 1967 in Wausau, the daughter of Judy (Borchardt) Osborne of Wausau and the late Harold Osborne. Among her favorite pastimes, she loved to go fishing and spending time outdoors. Survivors include her boyfriend, Neil Federman, three children, April (Robert) Klade, Travis...
Lorraine R. Colcord
Jun 7, 2016
Lorraine R. Colcord, 94, Wausau, died Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Benedictine Living Community of Wausau. She was born October 27, 1921 in the town of Frankfort, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Gribowski) Mohr. On August 29, 1942, she married Edward Colcord in the town of Frankfort. He preceded her in death on November 8, 2003. Survivors include,...
James "Jim" E. Seehafer
Jun 6, 2016
James "Jim" E. Seehafer, 71, Marathon, died Monday, June 6, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born May 5, 1945 in the Town of Hamburg to the late William and Loretta (Hintz) Seehafer. On November 6, 1965 he married Marlene Sommer at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. Jim worked for 46 A½ years at Marathon...
Eunice C. Casagram
Jun 6, 2016
Eunice C. Casagram, 77, Wausau, died Monday, June 6, 2016 at Artisan Senior Living under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born October 3, 1938 in Quincy, Ill., daughter of the late Charles and Geneva (Hickman) Casagram. After graduating from high school, Eunice joined the Sisters of Divine Providence and attended Duquesne University in Pittsburgh,...
James Daniel Madden
Jun 3, 2016
James Daniel Madden passed away on Friday the 3rd of June, 2016 in Pueblo, Colorado. James was born on November 15, 1916 in Menominee, Michigan to Daniel and Frances Madden. James and his siblings, Kay, Pat, Grace and Helen enjoyed a loving family life with their parents in Minocqua, WI. James joined the Army Air Corp on 10 Nov. 1939...
Dr. Philip E. Podruch
Jun 2, 2016
Dr. Philip E. Podruch, Wausau, Wis., a former Wausau physician, died on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 30, 1924 in Wausau. He attended the University of Notre Dame and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Studies and graduated from the Marquette University School of Medicine in 1947 with a M.D. degree....
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