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.

Thomas "Tom" Radenz

Thomas "Tom" Radenz

May 28, 2016

Thomas "Tom" E. Radenz, 57, Kronenwetter, died Saturday, May 28, 2016 unexpectedly up north in the Spirit Falls area. He was born October 8, 1958 in Wausau, son of Beatrice (Meyer) Radenz and the late Earles Radenz. On August 21, 2004 he married his soul-mate, Cindy Engelhardt in Spirit Falls. Tom thrived on living life to the fullest and especially...

Irvin Huebsch

Irvin Huebsch

May 27, 2016

Irvin Huebsch, 90, Marathon, entered into eternal life on Friday, May 27, 2016, and was greeted by his loving wife, Helen. Irvin was born July 30, 1925, son of Alfred and Theresa (Mueller) Huebsch. Irvin was raised "down home" in Richland County, Wis. At age 16, his father moved the family to Marathon, Wis. to farm. Irvin married Helen Mohr...

Ronald Krueger

Ronald Krueger

May 26, 2016

Ronald "Ron" W. Krueger, 82, town of Hewitt, died Thursday, May 26, 2016 at home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born May 21, 1934 in Wausau, son of the late Herbert and Adelia (Chiber) Krueger. On October 29, 1955, he married Arlene Liebers at Trinity Lutheran Church in the town of Hewitt. She...

Todd B. Erlandson

Todd B. Erlandson

May 26, 2016

Todd B. Erlandson, 63, Rothschild, died unexpectedly Thursday, May 26, 2016 at his home. He was born December 10, 1952 in Wausau, son of the late James and Dona (Graebel) Erlandson. On May 14, 1989 he married Robyn Ernst in Wausau. She survives. For many years Todd ran the Pine Bar in Wausau. He then went to work at Marathon...

Annabelle M. Guralski

Annabelle M. Guralski

May 24, 2016

Annabelle M. Guralski, 83, Wausau, died Tuesday May 24, 2016 at the Hospice House. She was born May 14, 1933 in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Ottilia (Richmering) Havlovick. On June 18, 1952 she married Arthur Guralski at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death January 12, 2015. Annabelle had been employed at Wausau Insurance...

Doris Emma (Doepke) Erickson

Doris Emma (Doepke) Erickson

May 23, 2016

On Monday, May 23, 2016, Doris Emma (Doepke) Erickson left the aches, pains, and crazy politics of this world behind and joined family, friends, and her Lord in eternal life, which she so richly deserved. Mom was born on November 23, 1923, in Wausau, WI to Fred Doepke and Celia (Meuret) Doepke. She grew up on the Doepke farm in...

Lawrence "Chief" Witt

Lawrence "Chief" Witt

May 23, 2016

Lawrence "Chief" James Witt, 68, Athens, died unexpectedly Monday, May 23, 2016, doing what he loved, fishing. He was born February 1, 1948 in Manitowoc, son of the late Richard and Norma (Bahrs) Witt. On August 27, 1998 he married the love of his life, LuAnn "Lucy" Stahnke in Hamburg. They would've been married 17 years this August. Lawrence proudly...

Dawn M. Hardell

Dawn M. Hardell

May 23, 2016

Dawn M. Hardell, 63, Wausau, died Monday, May 23, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 16, 1953 in Wausau, daughter of the late Leonard and Marian (Nienow) Czaplinski. On May 28, 1989, she married LaVern "Vern" Hardell in Wausau. He survives. Dawn was presently employed as an accountant and bookkeeper at Krause Howard and Company in Wausau,...

William "Bill" F. Feck

William "Bill" F. Feck

May 23, 2016

William F. "Bill" Feck, 87, Wausau died Monday, May 23, 2016 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born April 24, 1929 in Rhinelander, son of the late Harry and Mary (Schneck) Feck. On June 10, 1953, he married Arlene Hawley at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. As a young man he was into stock car racing...

Donald J. Huey

Donald J. Huey

May 23, 2016

Donald J. Huey, 89, Wausau, died Monday, May 23, 2016 at North Central Health Care, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born May 8, 1927 in Wausau, son of the late Eugene and Emma (Fitch) Huey. On November 14, 1959, he married Beulah Collins in Chicago, Illinois. She preceded him in death on...

Dorothy A. Cournoyer

Dorothy A. Cournoyer

May 22, 2016

Dorothy A. Cournoyer, 77, died Sunday, May 22, 2016 at her home. She was born September 10, 1938 in Auburndale, daughter to George C. and Bernice A. (Baltus) Gotz. She grew up in rural Auburndale with her parents, four sisters and grandfather Louie Gotz. She attended St. Mary's School, graduated from Columbus High School in Marshfield and then worked as...

Duwayne Myszka

Duwayne Myszka

May 21, 2016

DuWayne J. Myszka, 74, of Athens, died peacefully at his home May 21, 2016. DuWayne was born July 4, 1941 in the town of Rietbrock, to the late Joseph and Erma Myszka. He was a 1959 Athens High School graduate. In 1963, he married Mary DeGroote of Rozellville, Wisconsin. In the early years, DuWayne was a logger and bought the...

Magdalene Schroeder

Magdalene Schroeder

May 21, 2016

Magdalene "Maggie" Schroeder, 94, Wausau, went to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at the Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born August 23, 1921 in Bevent, daughter of the late Peter and Lucia (Filtz) Kuklinski. Maggie attended local grammar schools in Bevent and was a lifelong resident of the Bevent area. She married John S. Krukowski in...

Dorothy Krause

Dorothy Krause

May 21, 2016

Dorothy Krause, 85, Schofield, died Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born July 23, 1930, in Mosinee, daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Unertl) Valiska. On December 29, 1951, she married James H. Krause in Minnesota. He preceded her in death September 23, 2006. Dorothy was first and foremost a loving wife, mother, grandmother and...

Harold A. Punke

Harold A. Punke

May 19, 2016

Harold A. Punke, 90, died May 19, 2016 at his home in Athens. He was born on April 11, 1926 in Marshfield, WI., the son of Rudolph and Ada (Tremelling) Punke. He spent his childhood years on a farm near Marshfield where he attended the Dairy Belt Grade School and Marshfield High School. During his senior year, his family purchased...

Patricia L. Peterson

Patricia L. Peterson

May 19, 2016

Patricia L. Peterson, 85, Athens, died Thursday May 19, 2016 at the Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born November 19, 1930 in Athens, daughter of the late Dr. William and Helen (Schlegel) Sebora. Pat was united in marriage to Graydon Peterson on June 19, 1953, and they shared 60 wonderful years together. Graydon preceded her in death on November...

Sanford E. Morse

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

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

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

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...

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