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.
Dawn S. Cyzan
Nov 11, 2016
Dawn S. Cyzan, 85, Wausau, formerly of Marathon, died Friday, November 11, 2016 surrounded by her family, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mountain Terrace, Wausau. She was born December 18, 1930 in Wausau, daughter of the late Lawrence and Anna (Hohndorf) Hoeft. On February 18, 1950 she married Michael Cyzan in Milwaukee. He survives....
Edward A. Heise
Nov 1, 2016
Edward A. Heise, 85, Wausau, died Tuesday, November 1, 2016 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home. He was born November 5, 1930 in Rib Falls, son of the late Elgart and Selma (Weith) Heise. Edward graduated from Edgar High in 1948. On June 9, 1956 he married Edith Draeger at St. Stephen Lutheran...
Eugene "Geno" Hartjes
Oct 31, 2016
Eugene D. "Geno" Hartjes, 75, Wausau, died Monday, October 31, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 16, 1941 in the town of Park Falls, son of the late Clayton and Millicent (Mason) Hartjes. Geno was united in marriage to Nadine (Zimick) Nieuwenhuis in Wausau. She survives. For over 40 years, Geno ran Hartjes Auto Body in Wausau...
Suzanne J. Eberhardy
Oct 29, 2016
Suzanne J. Eberhardy, 76, Wausau, died Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 13, 1940 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Russell and Janice (Lawler) Brown. Suzanne was a Certified Nursing Assistant and worked for various nursing homes in the Wausau area. Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed playing cards and visiting with family and...
Gloria M. Knippel
Oct 28, 2016
Gloria Maria Knippel, 83, Wausau, went safely home to Heaven on Friday, October 28, 2016. She was born December 28, 1932 in Mosinee, daughter of the late Isadore and Frances (Pulizzi) Larson. On April 11, 1953 she married Andrew "Andy" James Knippel at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. He preceded her in death on September 14, 2011. Faith and family...
Jolanta E. Seliger
Oct 28, 2016
Jolanta E. Seliger, 89, Wausau, died Friday, October 28, 2016 at her home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born November 7, 1926 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Stanley and Clara (Bobber) Lepak. On September 11, 1945, Jolanta was united in marriage to Leonard Seliger at Sacred Heart Catholic Church,...
Carol L. Devalk
Oct 27, 2016
Carol L. DeValk, 80, died Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 9, 1936 in Genoa, Nebraska, daughter of the late Harold Collins and Corrine (Barnett) Jones. Carol enjoyed life, loved having fun and her "two Johns", John Elway and Jon Bon Jovi. Some of her favorite things were trips to the casino, traveling the...
Kenneth P. Kane
Oct 25, 2016
Kenneth P. Kane, 88, Wausau, died Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Benedictine Manor, Wausau. He was born May 10, 1928 in Wausau, son of the late John and Nel (Howard) Kane. On May 29, 1954 he married Loretta "Retta" Eschenbach in Wausau. She survives. Kenneth served his country in the United States Navy from 1948 until 1952. He worked as...
Larry L. Jackman
Oct 25, 2016
Larry L. Jackman, 74, Wausau, died Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 14, 1941 in Buffalo, New York, son of the late Barry and Hazel (Henderson) Jackman. On September 21, 1968, he married Kathy Miller in Gretna, Nebraska. She survives. In his younger years, Larry worked for the Trane Company in LaCrosse, and retired...
James R. Ortman
Oct 23, 2016
James R. "Jim" Ortman, 75, Milan, died Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Deerview Meadows in Medford, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born October 2, 1941 in Indiana, son of the late Robert and Wilma (Conner) Ortman. On November 2, 1979, he married Ramona "Rae" Huettl in Milwaukee. She survives. In his younger years,...
Mildred M. Schoenrock
Oct 22, 2016
Mildred M. Schoenrock died Saturday, October 22nd 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield surrounded by her family. Mildred was born in Milwaukee June 19, 1960. She was the eldest of five children. Mildred's life did not follow the usual path as she was born with Cognitive and Physical Disabilities. Mildred loved hard rock music and Disney movies. She enjoyed...
Donald "Don" L. Richardson
Oct 20, 2016
Donald L. "Don" Richardson, 96, Wausau died Thursday, October 20, 2016 at his home surrounded by family, while under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born October 15, 1920 in Trenton, New Jersey, son of the late Leslie and Elizabeth (Stout) Richardson. On April 25, 1981, he married Carol (Palecek) Hougum at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar....
Dorothy Kasten
Oct 20, 2016
Dorothy Kasten, 89, Wausau, died Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 27, 1927 in Wausau, daughter of the late George and Gertrude (Metzdorf) Kasten. For many years, Dorothy worked for Employers Mutual Insurance Company in Wausau, until her retirement. Dorothy was very kind, strong willed and independent and loved to flower garden. Survivors include...
Luellen N. Uttech
Oct 20, 2016
LuEllen N. Uttech, 100, Wausau, died Thursday, October 20, 2016 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Our House Assisted Living. She was born September 13, 1916 in Merrill, daughter of the late Hubert and Martha (Schuster) Krause. On February 13, 1935 she married Bernhard Uttech. He preceded her in death on April 1, 1986. LuEllen...
Teresa M. Baertlein
Oct 19, 2016
Teresa M. Baertlein, 63, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 19, 2016 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House. She was born December 5, 1952 in Minot, North Dakota, daughter of the late Erwin and Gertrude (Smith) Levings. On September 20, 1972 she married Mark Baertlein in San Francisco, California. He survives. Teresa was a professed...
Martha M. Kremsreiter
Oct 18, 2016
Martha M. Kremsreiter, 99, Athens died Tuesday, October 18, 2016. She was born August 18, 1917 in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late John and Martha (Retka) Pietrowski. On July 31, 1935 she married Conrad F. Kremsreiter at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He proceeded her in death on May 1, 1998. Martha was kind and gentle, yet...
Russ "Rusty" Kocha
Oct 17, 2016
Russell "Rusty" Louis Kocha, 77 after a three year battle following a debilitating stroke and congestive heart failure, walked, strong and steadily through the gates of heaven on October 17, 2016, at home, surrounded by family. He was born on August 27, 1939 in Milwaukee, son of the late Joseph and Edna (Soderberg) Kocha. Following high school, Russ completed a...
Theresa R. Franz
Oct 17, 2016
Theresa R. Franz, 75, Athens, died Monday, October 17, 2016, her 57th wedding anniversary, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 3, 1941 in Stevens Point, daughter of the late George and Ruth (Schaner) Hoffman. On October 17, 1959 she married Lloyd Franz at St. Peter Catholic Church, Stevens Point. He survives. Theresa was a wonderful caregiver who ran...
Elaine E. Sonnentag
Oct 17, 2016
Elaine Erna Pauline (Henrichs) Sonnentag, age 96 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children on October 17, 2016. She was the oldest child, born in the family home in Rib Falls Township to the late Harry and Alvina (Bartelt) Henrichs, on January 27, 1920. She grew up in Little Chicago. Elaine attended LaFollette Grade School in the Town...
Betty A. Howe
Oct 16, 2016
Betty A. Howe, 90, Wausau, died Sunday, October 16, 2016 at her home. She was born August 27, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late Jacob and Gertrude (Denfeld) Heybl. On December 15, 1945, she married Eugene "Fritz" Howe at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on January 9, 1992. She then married William Howe on...
