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.
Virginia "Ginny" A. Stoiber
Feb 12, 2016
Ginny was born November 17, 1923 in Marshfield, Wisconsin, to Frederick "Fritz" and Anna (Gropp) Braem. She married Richard "Dick" Stoiber on October 2, 1943 in Bremerton, Washington, where Dick was stationed in the U.S. Navy. Ginny passed away peacefully on February 12, 2016 at the age of 92 in Wausau, Wisconsin. She is preceded in death by her parents...
Linda M. Young
Feb 9, 2016
Linda M. Young, 60, Schofield, died Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born March 27, 1955 in Wausau, the daughter of Lawrence and Dolores (Szalewski) Achenreiner of Schofield. On July 12, 1975, she married James Young at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. He survives. Linda enjoyed being a homemaker and especially loved babysitting for her two...
Genevieve "Genna" Witz
Feb 8, 2016
Genevieve "Genna" N. Witz, 16, died February 8, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born March 10, 1999 in Wausau, daughter of Gilbert Witz and Rabecka Saal. Genna was a junior at Wausau East High School where she was involved in the band and choir. She played flute at the Wausau Conservatory of Music, was a member of the...
Arvada A. Geier
Feb 7, 2016
Arvada A. Geier, 81, Wausau died Sunday, February 7, 2016 at her home. She was born April 23, 1934 in Wausau, daughter of the late Warren and Bernice (Hopp) Reetz Sr. She married Clarence Geier in Wausau in 1951. Arvada was a homemaker and a house wife. After she raised her children she went to work as a cook for...
Arlene J. Buzinski
Feb 6, 2016
Arlene J. Buzinski, 85, Wausau, died Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born January 1, 1931 in the town of Maine, daughter of the late Albert and Florence (Mueller) Luepke. On March 15, 1958, she married Victor "Vic" D. Buzinski in Waubasha, Minnesota. He preceded...
Donna M. Krueger
Feb 6, 2016
Donna M. Krueger, 65, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2016. Donna was born in Wausau, Wisconsin July 20, 1950 to Gustav and Doris Borchardt. Donna graduated from Wausau High School in 1968. Donna held jobs at Tradehome Shoe Store while still in high school, worked at ESAR Dental Laboratory, and at GTE/Verizon. Hired July 20, 1969, at GTE, she...
Kenneth Walter "Ace" Culbert
Feb 5, 2016
Kenneth Walter "Ace" Culbert journeyed peacefully to his eternal home on February 4, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Ace was born August 24, 1940 to Kenneth and Violet (Janisch) Culbert in Milwaukee. His childhood years were spent in Merrill where he and his family resided on Lake Pesobic. He attended Adams Elementary School and later Merrill High School where...
Germaine A. Ritger
Feb 4, 2016
Germaine A. Ritger, 90, Marathon, died peacefully on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon under the care of Aspirus Hospice Services. She was born July 25, 1925 in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late Anton and Catherine (Schueller) Bergs. She attended Holy Family School, Poniatowski and Athens High School. On August 20, 1947 she...
Donna M. Anderson
Feb 2, 2016
Donna M. Anderson, 75, Rib Mountain, died Tuesday February 2, 2016 at her home, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice and her family. She was born August 21, 1940, in Washington County, daughter of the late Jacob and Rose (Welsch) Beck. On May 28, 1960, she married Robert Anderson in Campbellsport. He survives. Donna and her husband owned...
Robert "Bob" J. Brzezinski
Feb 1, 2016
Robert "Bob" J. Brzezinski, 85, Wausau, died Monday, February 1, 2016 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. He was born May 16, 1930 in Wausau, son of the late Barney and Mary (Kryzan) Brzezinski. On November 27, 1954, he married Jean Peplinski at St. James Catholic Church in Amherst. She survives. Bob was a proud veteran of the United States Army...
James W. Luetschwager
Feb 1, 2016
James (Jim) William Luetschwager, 89, Athens, died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield on February 1, 2016. He was born on the family farm on McIntosh Road in Wausau, WI November 28, 1926. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1944 and then went on to serve in World War II. Jim returned home to complete railroad school in Minneapolis...
Irene E. Wiesman
Jan 30, 2016
Irene E. Wiesman, 85, Wausau, joined her beloved husband, Jim, in eternal life on Saturday January 30, 2016 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, with her children at her side. She was born July 16, 1930, in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late John and Eleanor (Lang) Weisenberger. On September 11, 1948, she married James F. Wiesman at...
Raymond G. Goytowski
Jan 30, 2016
Raymond G. Goytowski, 88, Wausau, died Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 20, 1927 in Marathon County, son of the late Frank and Helen (Tryba) Goytowski. On October 17, 1953, he married Mary Ann Kittell in Wausau. She preceded him in death on April 22, 1992. Raymond was a proud veteran of the United...
Nellie Jane Krumrie
Jan 28, 2016
Nellie Jane Krumrie, 89 of Mosinee, passed away peacefully in the arms of her husband and in the presence of her family at home on January 28, 2016. Nellie was born April 6, 1926 to Paul and Helen Lehman in Menomonie. On August 27, 1947, she married Harry J. Krumrie Sr. in Milwaukee.Nellie was a consummate wife, mother & grandmother....
Melvin A. Buetsch
Jan 28, 2016
Melvin A. Buetsch, 91, Marathon, died Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born February 22, 1924 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Albert and Margaret (Wagner) Buetsch. On February 2, 1952 he married Loretta Newman and they later divorced. On December 30, 1999 he married Avila Tolk and she survives. After...
Richard J. Piaszak
Jan 28, 2016
Richard J. Piaszak, 76, Wausau, died Thursday January 28, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born February 6, 1939 in Wausau, son of the late Casimier and Adeline (Hench) Piaszak. On December 11, 1962 he married Grace Gotski in Basel, Switzerland. She survives. Richard served his country in the United States Army. He worked as a millwright at...
Laurie A. Waldhart
Jan 27, 2016
Laurie Alice Waldhart, age 67, of Wausau made her final journey home on Wednesday, January 27, 2016. She was born Laura Lee Alice Kolokowski in Wausau, WI on June 26, 1948, and was the daughter of Florence (Mullen) & Louis Meysembourg. She was married to Wayne Waldhart at the Church of St. Anne in Wausau on November 4, 1967. Laurie...
Helmuth "Buck" A. Beilke
Jan 26, 2016
Helmuth "Buck" A. Beilke, 92, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born July 31, 1923 in the town of Stettin, son of the late Alfred and Alma (Buttke) Beilke. On February 27, 1954, he married Beverly Rohloff at Trinity Lutheran Church in the...
Theresa H. Matushak
Jan 25, 2016
Theresa H. Matushak, 68, Marathon, died Monday, January 25, 2016 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. She was born December 16, 1947 in Wausau, daughter of Florence (Lang) Matushak and the late Prosper Matushak. Survivors include her mother, Florence Matushak, Marathon; sisters, Marie Freiboth, Dorchester, Mary Ann White, Wausau, Janice Baesemann, Wausau and Elaine (Bill) Plante, Wisconsin Rapids; brothers, Leon...
William F. Gongoll Iii
Jan 25, 2016
William "Bill" F. Gongoll III, 58, Wausau, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016 at Mount View Nursing Home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born March 27, 1957 in Red Wing, Minnesota, son of the late William F. and Geraldine (Haustein) Gongoll II. On July 22, 1995, he married Katy Key in Manassas,...
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