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.
Betty A. Tietz
Dec 3, 2016
Betty A. Tietz, 88, Wausau died Saturday, December 3, 2016 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Rennes, Weston. She was born January 24, 1928 in Wausau, WI. She lived in Wausau most of her life and graduated from Wausau High School in 1946. She married Clifford F. Tietz, May 28, 1949 at Immanuel Lutheran Church,...
Theresa A. Tulickas
Dec 2, 2016
Theresa A. Tulickas, 90, Wausau passed away Friday, December 2, 2016 at her home. She was born September 9, 1926 in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Leo and Balbena (Brzezinski) Brodjeski. On January 14, 1950 she married Joseph Tulickas in Chicago. He preceded her in death on February 7, 1989. Theresa was a homemaker and cleaned at...
Warren D. Tessmer
Dec 2, 2016
Warren D. Tessmer, 92, Wausau, died Friday December 2, 2016, at his home under the care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born September 28, 1924, in Wausau, son of the late Edward and Agnes (Rehwinkle) Tessmer. On February 23, 1954, he married Audrey Washburn at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. She survives. He...
Janet C. Hawley
Dec 2, 2016
Janet C. Hawley, 84, Wausau died Friday, December 2, 2016 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born November 22, 1932 in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Selma (Bohm) Jablonske. On October 13, 1951, she married Roy Hawley in Rice Lake. He preceded her in death on March 27, 1990. Janet was a homemaker and...
Florence E. Best
Dec 2, 2016
Florence E. Best, 92, Wausau died Friday, December 2, 2016 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Rennes Health and Rehab, Weston. She was born May 20, 1924 in Wausau, daughter of the late Otto and Mary (Kittel) Ziech. Florence married Bertman Best at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wausau. He preceded her in death....
Eugene "Shorty" Kremsreiter
Nov 30, 2016
Eugene "Shorty" Kremsreiter, 81, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 14, 1935 in Athens, son of the late William and Margaret (Niewolny) Kremsreiter. On February 19, 1955, he married Betty Christiansen in Athens. She survives. Eugene was a veteran of the United States Marines. For 40 years, he worked as a machinist...
Carolyn B. Wendorf
Nov 30, 2016
Carolyn B. Wendorf, 92, Wausau, died November 30, 2016 under the care of Asera Care Hospice at Care Partners, in Weston. She was born February 9, 1924 in Rothschild, daughter of the late William H. and Emma (Otto) Schmidt. She graduated from Wausau High in 1942. Carolyn held a variety of jobs during her lifetime. Her 13 years of working...
Evelyn V. Wilde
Nov 27, 2016
Evelyn Verna Wilde, 99, died Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Willow Haven, Mosinee. She was born October 4, 1917 in Hamburg, daughter of the late John and Helena (Krueger) Borchardt. On February 26, 1938 she married Leonard Wilde at St. John Lutheran Church, Hamburg. He preceded her in death on December 12, 1982. Evelyn enjoyed spending time with her family,...
Mary Ann Handrick
Nov 23, 2016
Mary Ann Handrick, 86, Marathon, died peacefully at her son's home on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born June 8, 1930 in Wausau, daughter of the late Fred and Ida (Ohde) Schultz. She was united in marriage to Mike Handrick. He preceded her in death on December 24, 1996....
Harold H. Tietz
Nov 23, 2016
Harold H. Tietz, 95, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. He was born November 12, 1921 in Wausau, son of the late August and Mary (Behnke) Tietz. He served his country in the United States Army from 1944 until 1946. He retired from Greenheck Fan after 22 years. Survivors include his children, Gloria (Floyd)...
Nila H. Kuck
Nov 19, 2016
Nila H. Kuck, 88, Athens, died Saturday November 19, 2016 at Mountain Terrace Assisted Living under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born February 6, 1928, in the town of Halsey, daughter of the late Fred and Helen(Thurman)Nehrbass. On June 15, 1946, she married Carl H. Kuck at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens. He preceded her...
Rae E. Gruenwald
Nov 18, 2016
Rae E. Gruenwald, 79, Schofield, died Friday November 18, 2016 at the home of her daughter in Schofield. She was born December 27, 1936, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Ray and Rose (Hayeland) Schommer. On September 25, 1954, she married James Gruenwald in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death November 17, 2012. Rae was employed as an EKG Technician...
Susan S. Burger
Nov 17, 2016
Susan S. Burger, 88, Schofield, died Thursday November 17, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a brief illness. She was born August 29, 1928, in the town of Reid, daughter of the late Stanley and Stella (Trzeskowski) Budleski. On November 30, 1946, she married Richard H. Burger at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. He preceded her in death May 29,...
Laurie C. Lacrosse
Nov 16, 2016
Laurie C. LaCrosse, 47, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 16, 2016. She was born April 11, 1969 in Wild Rose, daughter of Phil Reid and Lenore Barnett. In June of 2000 she married August LaCrosse. Laurie was an avid animal lover and her pets included her beloved dogs, cats and fish. Her favorite show was The Walking Dead and she never...
Shirley Marie Snoeyenbos
Nov 16, 2016
Shirley Marie Snoeyenbos, 74, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2016, at Mountain Terrace in Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services and her loving family. Born April 13, 1942 in Meridean, Wisconsin, Shirley was the daughter of the late Carlot and Ragna (Sandvig) Prestebak. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Vietta M. Kolbe
Nov 15, 2016
Vietta M. Kolbe, 80, Wausau, died Tuesday, November 15, 2016 under the loving care of her children and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services in her home. She was born February 2, 1936 in Wausau, daughter of the late Fred and Lovine (Schuh) Knapp. On December 14, 1980 she married Ervin Kolbe at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wausau....
Sheldon Q. Michlig
Nov 15, 2016
Sheldon Q. Michlig, 38, Chagrin Falls, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. He was born February 7, 1978 in Marshfield, the son of Ronald and Mary Michlig of Edgar. Sheldon attended Edgar High School and worked as a car mechanic for several years before finding his true passion, aviation. He was a Gold Seal Flight Instructor and...
Malcolm R. Jacks
Nov 14, 2016
Malcolm R. Jacks, 80, died Monday, November 14, 2016 surrounded by his family singing songs and telling stories at Pride TLC, Weston. He was born October 3, 1936 in Rushville, Ohio, son of the late Esel and Verna (Colwell) Jacks. On October 13, 1956 he married Barbara DeLancey. She survives. Malcolm served his country in the United States Army from...
Eileen Marie Laroche
Nov 13, 2016
Eileen Marie LaRoche, 96, Wausau, died Sunday, November 13, 2016 at her home, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born May 11, 1920 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Florence J. and Alvina M. (Hefter) Kenney. The family moved to Medford where she graduated from Medford High School in 1938. On July 13, 1942, she married...
Elizabeth M. Weigal
Nov 12, 2016
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Weigal, 81, Marathon died Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. The family would like to extend their deepest appreciation to the Aspirus staff for the outstanding care they provided for Elizabeth. She was born October 10, 1935 in Conover, daughter of the late George and Anna (Schroeder) Wierichs. On September 19, 1959, she married Harold...
