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.
Sanford E. Morse
May 18, 2016
Sanford E. "Sonny" Morse, 78, Athens, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Golden Living Center-Continental Manor in Abbotsford. He was born December 14, 1937 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Sanford A. and Eula (Wisner) Morse. On June 11, 1960 he married Judith Justmann in Edgar. She preceded him in death on July 5, 2012. Sonny was...
Nick G. Weiler
May 16, 2016
Nicholas "Nick" G. Weiler, Athens, died Monday, May 16, 2016 at Continental Manor, Abbotsford. He was born March 28, 1916 in town of Bern, son of the late Sebastian Sr. and Margaret (Gilles) Weiler. On February 4, 1941 he married Helen Lueck at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She preceded him in death on December 29, 2004. Nick served his...
Roger L. Smith
May 15, 2016
Roger L. Smith, 75, Weston, died Sunday, May 15, 2016. Roger was born May 29, 1940 in Wausau, son of the late Louis and Adelia (Schmidt) Smith. On April 20, 1963 he married Marilynn Putzbach at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Roger was a 1959 graduate of Wausau Senior High School. In his early years he worked at...
Bernice C. Kulpinski
May 14, 2016
Bernice C. Kulpinski, 91, Wausau, died Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Colonial Manor, Wausau. She was born May 6, 1925 in Fenwood, daughter of the late Albert and Esther (Usadell) Wetterau. In 1948 she married Donald Kulpinski in Wausau. He preceded her in death. In her younger years, she enjoyed cross country skiing, golfing and spending time up North at...
Sue A. Nanson
May 11, 2016
Sue A. Nanson, 69, Wausau, died Wednesday May 11, 2016 at Aspirus Hospice House. She was born April 29, 1947, in Baraboo, daughter of the late Donald and Harriet (Harper) Nanson. Sue was a 1965 graduate of Antigo High School and a 1980 graduate of Northcentral Technical College. Prior to her retirement, Sue had been employed for 36 years at...
Lawrence I. Lang
May 10, 2016
Lawrence "Larry" I. Lang, 87, Marathon, died Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born January 24, 1929 in Marathon, son of the late Joseph and Mathilda (Lang) Lang. Larry worked for Pauly Cheese Company in Wausau for many years until his retirement. Among some of his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and...
Jeanne M. Burger
May 9, 2016
Jeanne M. Burger, 62, of Stetsonville, formerly of Wausau, died Monday, May 9, 2016 at Aspirus Care and Rehab in Medford. She was born June 22, 1953 in Marshfield, daughter of the late Frank and Marie (Franz) Hughes. On December 14, 1990, she married Thomas Burger in Wausau. He preceded her in death on March 31, 2002. Jeanne was a...
Bernice Kaye
May 9, 2016
Bernice Kaye, 89, Wausau, died Monday May 9, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 3, 1927, in Custer, daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes Megal. On April 28, 1951, she married Dr. Frank Kaye at St. Mary Catholic Church, Fancher. He preceded her in death October 16, 1999. Mom worked very hard to provide us with...
Margaret H. Sielaff
May 9, 2016
Margaret H. Sielaff, 97, Wausau, died Monday May 9, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 28, 1919 in Wausau, daughter of the late Orrie and Hattie (Friese) Kane. On May 1, 1947, she married Wilbert Sielaff at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death January 20, 1996. Prior to her retirement, Margaret had been employed...
Margaret L. Herzog
May 6, 2016
Margaret L. Herzog, 85, Wausau died Friday, May 6, 2016 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mountain Terrace, Wausau. She was born October 18, 1930 in Halder, daughter of the late Herbert and Rose (Ott) Connor. On December 28, 1967 she married Dennis Herzog in Minnesota. He survives. Margaret (Marge) and Dennis were the former...
Marian O'Connor
May 6, 2016
Marian O'Connor, 94, Wausau died Friday, May 6, 2016 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born August 7, 1921 in Mosinee, daughter of the late Thomas and Marie (Hack) O'Connor. Marian worked at Wilson Hurd in Wausau for many years. She enjoyed traveling all over the world and truly enjoyed the company of her dog, Pepi. Survivors include...
Jaime J. Weyneth
May 4, 2016
Jaime J. Weyneth, 40, Wausau, died at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, following a courageous two year battle with breast cancer. She was born May 2, 1976 in Wausau, the daughter of Donald and Joy (Krueger) Zimmerman of Wausau. Jaime was currently employed as Vice President of Loan Operations at Peoples State Bank. Prior...
Richard A. Baker
May 3, 2016
Richard "Dick" A. Baker, 91, Wausau, died Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 30, 1924 in Rockford, Ill., son of the late Arthur and Helen (Gronberg) Baker. On June 7, 1947, he married Della M. Schult in Wisconsin Rapids. She survives. Dick served in the United State Army during World War II as a...
Milton C. Laffin
May 3, 2016
Milton C. Laffin, 91, Wausau, died Tuesday May 3, 2016 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. He was born June 13, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Oscar and Martha (Luedtke) Laffin. On October 8, 1949, he married Rosemarie Palesch at the former St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. They were married for 66 years. She survives. Milton was a...
Mavis K. Schoenherr
May 1, 2016
Mavis K. Schoenherr, 84, Wausau, died Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born November 12, 1931 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Walter and Mathilda (Voight) Krohn. On April 30, 1955 she married Walter Schoenherr in Pine City, Minnesota. He preceded her in death on July 20, 1972. Mavis was a homemaker...
Joyce Starkey
Apr 30, 2016
Joyce Allard Starkey, loving wife and best friend of Dr. Thomas Starkey, mother of Christopher and Jennifer, passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on April 30th, 2016. Joyce was born in Chicago on November 19th, 1941, the first of three daughters of Harold Frank Allard and Betty Kopaz Allard. She was preceded in death by her parents, and premature baby,...
Dale H. Weber
Apr 28, 2016
Dale Hackbarth Weber, Tomahawk, passed away peacefully late on April 28, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital Palliative Care. He was born November 18, 1936 to the late Richard and Ella Weber and was united in marriage on August 18, 1956 in Pine City, Minnesota to Charlotte K. Rolnicki. She preceded him in death on March 2, 2015. Dale loved spending...
Edward J. Bennis
Apr 26, 2016
Edward "Ed" J. Bennis, 74, Wausau, died Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born January 22, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late John and Mary (McCarthy) Bennis. Ed was a longtime contributor and active member of The Church of St. Anne, Wausau. His church involvement included, being a leader of prayer, Eucharistic...
Dorothy Marie Beyersdorff
Apr 24, 2016
Dorothy Marie Beyersdorff, Dorothy's loving God opened his arms and led her home on April 24th in the early morning hours. Dorothy was born April 20th 1921 to her parents Arthur and Martha ( Wendorf ) Lodholz at home in the Town of Berlin. She was baptized and confirmed at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Town of Berlin....
Stanley F. Fenske
Apr 22, 2016
Stanley F. Fenske, 74, Weston, died on his 74th birthday, Friday, April 22, 2016 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, surrounded by his family at his home. He was born April 22, 1942 in Shawano County, son of the late Leland and Ida (Bierman) Fenske. On June 22, 1968 he married Mary Biel at Holy Name...