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.
Marilyn Barham
Apr 18, 2016
Marilyn Barham, 94, of Merrill, went to meet her Lord on Monday, April 18, 2016 at Pine Crest in Merrill. She was born December 15, 1921 in Muskegon, Mich., to Daniel and Bertha Swindell. Marilyn married Paul Earle in 1941 and he preceded her in death in 1954, after they had moved to Dallas, Texas. They had two daughters, Carolyn...
David R. Miller
Apr 15, 2016
David R. Miller, 68, Wausau, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 15, 2016 with his family by his side. He was born February 6, 1948 in Wausau, son of the late John T. and Marie M. (Weigand) Miller. On February 15, 1969, he married Beverly Schultz at St. John Lutheran Church on Highway N, in the town of Wien. She survives....
Evelyn "Evie" H. Schoenherr
Apr 14, 2016
Evelyn H. "Evie" Schoenherr, 91, Wausau, died Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston. Born October 27, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Schupmehl) Reichel, Evie was a 1942 graduate of Schurz High School, Chicago, and married in 1947. She moved to Wausau in 1965 where she worked as a secretary...
Jerry A. Leder
Apr 9, 2016
Jerry A. Leder, 64, Eland, died Saturday, April 9, 2016 at his home. He was born January 19, 1952 in Merrill, son of the late Alfred and Esther (Schultz) Leder. On August 9, 1979 he married Millicent Morales in Colon, Panama. She survives. Jerry retired from the United States Army after twenty years of service. He loved his country, was...
Teresa M. Boehm
Apr 8, 2016
Teresa M. Boehm, 39, Mosinee, was born to eternal life, Friday April 8, 2016. She was born November 3, 1976, in Wausau, daughter of Glen and Kathleen (Durand) Boehm. She was a 1995 graduate of Mosinee High School, a 2000 graduate of the UW Stevens Point with a major in Elementary Education and years later she received a Master's Degree...
Ernestine M. Steele
Apr 2, 2016
Ernestine M. Steele, 77, Rockland, MI died Saturday, April 2, 2016 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau, WI. She was born January 2, 1939 in Wausau, WI, daughter of the late Alfred and Eloise (Olson) Goldammer. On May 18, 1957 she married Russ Steele in Watertown, WI. He survives. For more...
Rosemary V. Soczka
Apr 1, 2016
Rosemary V. Soczka, 82, Edgar, passed from this world into the loving arms of her Savior on Friday, April 1, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born in Athens on June 16, 1933, daughter of the late George and Mary (Felzkowski) Pecher. On June 3, 1953, she married Harvey Soczka at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Wuertzburg....
Kenneth Hintz
Apr 1, 2016
Kenneth Hintz, 99, Rothschild, died Friday, April 1, 2016 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center in Weston, briefly under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Ken or Kenny was born on June 16, 1916 in Dancy, to Emil and Theresa (Steffanus) Hintz. He attended Thomas Edison Elementary School in Mosinee and graduated from Mosinee High School in...
Mae A. Thompson
Mar 31, 2016
Mae A. Thompson, 84, Wausau, died Thursday, March 31, 2016 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at Sylvan Crossing, Wausau. She was born May 11, 1931 in Iron Mountain, Michigan, daughter of the late Anton and Frances (Kassin) Jermac. She married Earl Thompson in Milwaukee in July 1954. In 1949 Mae graduated from Iron Mountain High School. Mae...
Emil J. Zins
Mar 25, 2016
Emil J. Zins, 91, Wausau, formerly of Mosinee, died Friday, March 25, 2016 under Interim Hospice and Palliative Care at Mountain Terrace Senior Living, Wausau. He was born July 22, 1924 in Mosinee, son of the late Peter and Emily (Smerda) Zins. On September 23, 1947 Emil married Cecelia "Ceil" Krautkramer at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marathon. She survives....
Harold "Butch" Wenzel
Mar 25, 2016
Harold "Butch" Wenzel, 87, Wausau died Friday, March 25, 2016 at North Central Health Care Center-Gardenside Crossing, Wausau. He was born August 8, 1928 in Marshfield, son of the late Albert and Myrtle (Zielsdorf) Wenzel. On July 29, 1950 he married Bernice "Bunny" Melchior at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on July 28, 2008. Butch was...
Alice M. Sillars
Mar 24, 2016
Alice M. Sillars, 80, Schofield, died Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born July 8, 1935 in Chicago, to the late Edward and Lillian (Knaak) Bishop. On March 19, 1955 she married Franklin Sillars in Wausau. He preceded her in death on February 16, 1999. Alice was a homemaker and proudly raised her five children. She...
Marvin L. Lemmer
Mar 24, 2016
Marvin "Marv" L. Lemmer, 65, Marathon died Thursday, March 24, 2016 at his home. He was born April 19, 1950 in Wausau, son of the late Aloys and Francis (Hornung) Lemmer. On June 19, 1971 he married Janet M. Johnson at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. For more than 43 years Marv was a production foreman at Regal...
Debra A. Salber
Mar 23, 2016
Debra "Debbie" A. Salber, 53, Marathon died Wednesday, March 23, 2016 peacefully at her home after battling cancer. She was born September 2, 1962 to Stanley Laszewski and Judy Wilson in Rhinelander. On November 5, 1982 she married David Salber at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Debbie was a fun loving adventurous woman. She loved spending time outdoors...
Anna T. Merkes
Mar 22, 2016
Anna T. Merkes of Edgar died Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at the Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau. She was born May 3, 1919 in Wood County, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Dieringer) Stini. On May 3, 1948 she married Norbert Merkes at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Bakerville. He preceded her in death on December 29, 2012. Anna was...
Marvin E. Venzke
Mar 22, 2016
Marvin E. Venzke, 80, Athens, passed away peacefully at Golden Living Center Continental Manor in Abbotsford on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. Marvin was born in the town of Holton on November 27, 1935 to Henry and Elsie (Denzine) Venzke. On June 29, 1963, he married Nathlie Schmitt at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens. Marvin served his country in the United States...
Carol Ann Behr
Mar 21, 2016
Carol A. Behr, 53, Wausau, died Monday, March 21, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 12, 1962 in Tomahawk, the daughter of Anna (Haisan) Clevenger of Wausau and the late Henry Clevenger. On September 6, 1985, she married John Behr in Wausau. He preceded her in death on October 29, 2004. Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed...
Laurie Ann Bong
Mar 20, 2016
Laurie Ann Bong, 52, Wausau, died Sunday, March 20, 2016 in Wausau. She was born September 9, 1963 in Wausau, the daughter of Elmer Modrzejewski of Wausau and the late Eleanor (Kittle) Modrzejewski. Laurie had a heart of gold and was always willing to help those in need. Survivors include two sons, Cody Modrzejewski, Mosinee and Cory Modrzejewski, Wausau; three...
Dorothy M. Murkowski
Mar 18, 2016
Dorothy M. Murkowski, 84, Athens, died Friday, March 18, 2016 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Center, Colby, surrounded by family. She was born September 28, 1931 in Poniatowski, youngest child of late John and Angeline (Writz) Literski. On April 18, 1951 she married Howard Murkowski in Poniatowski. He preceded her in death on...
Sandy L. Inman
Mar 17, 2016
Sandy L. Inman, 56, Hatley died Thursday, March 17, 2016 at St. Clares Hospital, Weston. She was born August 7, 1959 in Rockland, Michigan, daughter of the late Gordon and Nannette (Gagnon) Seid. On August 18, 1979 she married Clint Inman at Pine Lake Lutheran Church, Conover. He survives. For many years Sandy worked at Sears in the appliance department....
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