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.
Matthew D. Marcell
Oct 14, 2016
Matthew D. Marcell, 32, Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 14, 2016. He was born September 30, 1984 in Wausau, the son of David (Terri) Marcell of Weston and the late Sandra Marcell. He attended D. C. Everest Senior High School and furthered his education, attending the University of Wisconsin-Marathon and studied business at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Matthew...
Helen E. Bergmann
Oct 12, 2016
Helen E. Bergmann, 95, Athens died Wednesday, October 12, 2016 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Evergreen Place, Kronenwetter. She was born December 2, 1920 in Dorchester, daughter of the late Henry and Katherine (Dessl) Suennen. On May 26, 1944 she married Ervin Bergmann at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He preceded her in death...
Gordon "Gordy" Kieffer
Oct 11, 2016
Gordon D. "Gordy" Kieffer, 96, Wausau, died Tuesday October 11, 2016 at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter. He was born September 22, 1920 in Wausau, son of the late John B. and Anna (Tetzlaff) Kieffer. On May 25, 1946, he married Florence Frank at St. Mary's Rectory, Wausau. She survives. Gordon served his country honorably during World War II in the...
Anita M. Warnke
Oct 10, 2016
Anita M. Warnke, 96, Wausau, died Monday, October 10, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 10, 1920 in Wausau, daughter of the late Otto and Eleanor (Scholz) Strehlow. On September 9, 1944, she married Walter John Warnke in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. At the time, Walter was serving in the United States Army during World War II. Anita...
Irene C. Olds
Oct 5, 2016
Irene C. Olds, 98, Wausau, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 05, 2016 at Stoney River Assisted Living under the care of AsceraCare Hospice. She was born May 10, 1918 in Knowlton, the youngest of 9 children born to the late Alois and Rose (Sturm) Stark. On September 3, 1938 Irene married Chester Olds. He preceded her in death on November...
Leona Mary Jurkowski
Oct 1, 2016
Leona Mary Jurkowski, 90, Wausau, died Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Benedictine Living Community of Wausau. She was born July 2, 1926 in the Town of Rietbrock in Marathon County, daughter of the late Stanley and Eleanor (Myszka) Writz. On June 28, 1947, Leona married Joseph J. Jurkowski at Holy Family Catholic Church in the Town of Rietbrock. Together they...
Kordus A. Bernice
Sep 29, 2016
Bernice A. Kordus, 92, Wausau, died Thursday, September 29, 2016, at her home. She was born November 10, 1923, in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Dora (Theodosia Szachta) Borski. On September 15, 1945, she married Leo Kordus at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on Thanksgiving Day 2005. Bernice worked at Marathon Rubber before...
Carol T. Novitzke
Sep 29, 2016
Carol T. Novitzke, 82, Edgar, died Thursday September 29, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born July 24, 1934, in Mosinee, daughter of the late John and Jenny O'Connor. On June 8, 1953, she married Alvin J. Novitzke at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. He preceded her in death January 7, 1998. In 1952, Carol graduated from Mosinee...
Harold "Beaner" Bean
Sep 26, 2016
Harold L. "Beaner" Bean, 75, Marathon, died Monday, September 26, 2016 under the care of Ministry Hospice at his home surrounded by family. He was born July 16, 1941 in Stratford, son of the late Charles and Helen (Schwickerath) Bean. On December 5, 1964 he married Audrey, daughter of the late Harvey and Bernice Bohman at St. Joseph Catholic Church,...
Barbara Ann Jari
Sep 26, 2016
Barbara Ann Jari, 60, Wausau, formerly of Medford, died Monday, September 26, 2016 at her home. She was born July 21, 1956 in Medford, daughter of the late Joseph Sr. and Alice (Lewandowski) Jari. Barbara loved spending time with her family and her cat "Tom". She was a veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include, two sons, John Zinkowich,...
Rose M. Havlovick
Sep 25, 2016
Rose M. Havlovick, 86, Wausau died Sunday, September 25, 2016 under the care of AseraCare Hospice at Wausau Manor. She was born May 10, 1930 in Rib Mountain, daughter of the late Louis and Hattie (Bratzmann) Davis. On September 10, 1949 she married Richard H. Havlovick at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on November 21,...
Muriel K. Champine
Sep 22, 2016
Muriel K. Champine, 93, Waupaca died Thursday, September 22, 2016 at ThedaCare Medical Center, Waupaca. She was born February 11, 1923 in Wausau, daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Staege) Kieffer. On December 25, 1944 she married Delos Champine at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Muriel was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Delos Champine, Waupaca and...
Kathleen Dolores Enzenbach
Sep 21, 2016
Kathleen "Kay" Dolores Enzenbach, 61, Marathon, died Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, following a brief battle with cancer. She was born February 14, 1955 in Wausau, daughter of the late Milo and Muriel (Kirstein) Pyan. On October 2, 1993, she married Floyd James Enzenbach at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. He survives. Kay graduated from...
Gregory Donald Jesse
Sep 20, 2016
Gregory Donald Jesse, 60, Wausau, died Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 10, 1956 in Wausau, son of Eric and JoAnn (Vesely) Jesse. Gregory worked as a shipping clerk for Goetsch's Welding for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, camping and anything outdoors. His favorite band was Foghat and he loved preparing meals...
Catherine G. Vander Leest
Sep 19, 2016
Catherine G. Vander Leest, 98, Wausau, died Monday, September 19, 2016 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born May 27, 1918 in Wausau, daughter of the late Martin and Mabel (Wiren) Reuter. On June 14, 1937 she married William "Bill" J. Vander Leest in Wausau. He preceded her in death on August 17, 1993. Catherine worked at Wilson-Hurd...
Ginger Wadzinski
Sep 12, 2016
Ginger (Schneider) Wadzinski, 74, Rothschild, WI passed away Monday, September 12, 2016 at Ministry St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born May 2, 1942 in Eau Claire, WI, daughter of the late John and Margaret Schneider. Ginger graduated from Newman High School in 1960. On February 8, 1964 she married Charles "Chuck" Wadzinski at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. Ginger...
Joyce E. Rossi
Sep 11, 2016
Joyce E. Rossi, 91, Wausau, was blessed with a peaceful, tranquil death on Sunday, September 11, 2016 under the care of her family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born September 25, 1924 in the town of Maine, daughter of the late Stanley and Pearl (Witter) Derbick. On November 16, 1946 she...
Gladys A. Block
Sep 10, 2016
Gladys A. Block, 69, Wausau died Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Mount View Care Center-Northern Reflections, Wausau. She was born April 29, 1947 in Wauwatosa, daughter of the late Harold and Elda (Pagel) Wilde. Gladys married Merlyn Block. They later separated. Gladys was a homemaker and was proud to stay home and raise her two boys. Some of her favorite...
Gerald "Jerry" Mueller
Sep 10, 2016
Gerald F. "Jerry" Mueller, 92, Wausau, died Saturday September 10, 2016 at the Hospice House. He was born September 13, 1923, in Milwaukee, son of the late Emil and Annette (Merklein) Mueller. On April 27, 1946 he married Mary Agnes LeSage at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death August 31, 2000. Jerry was a veteran of...
Brian Z. Rossell
Sep 8, 2016
Brian Zachary Rossell, 29, died Thursday, September 8th, 2016 in Wausau, Wisconsin. He was born December 14th, 1986 in Groton, Connecticut, son of Deborah Tyree (Kraft). He was married to Katrina Rossell and father to Ashton Rossell. Brian "Bubba" Rossell left behind a family filled with women mourning his loss. If he were alive he would have a funny quip...
