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.
Rosemary L. Stencil
Sep 6, 2016
Rosemary L. Stencil, 67, Weston, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 under the care of her loving husband, Denis and Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born February 21, 1949 in Wausau, daughter of the late Max and Alice (Cherek) Ostrowski. On November 21, 1968, she married Denis Stencil in Wausau....
Melissa S. Boyle
Aug 28, 2016
Melissa S. Boyle, 27, Wausau, died Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 10, 1989 in Wausau, daughter of Ann Fox and Terry Boyle. Melissa was a beautiful, caring, talented, charming, giving person whose sassy and often dry sense of humor was enjoyed by many. She was a talented baker and cook who often would...
Sophie E. Wilk
Aug 28, 2016
Sophie E. Wilk, 91, Schofield, died Sunday, August 28, 2016 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born April 29, 1925 in Wisconsin, daughter of the late Kazmer and Michalina (Danczek) Konwinski. On November 13, 1948 she married Anthony Wilk. He preceded her in death on September 7, 1983. Sophie was a homemaker who enjoyed occasional trips to the casino...
Ken Zoromski
Aug 27, 2016
Ken Zoromski, 60, Wausau, died Saturday, August 27, 2016, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital following complications from heart-related issues. He was born February 23, 1956, in Neenah, son of Joe and Trixie (Kaminski) Zoromski. On May 3, 1980, he married Roxann Smedul in West Des Moines, Iowa. She survives. Ken graduated from St. Norbert College in DePere, where he played basketball...
Beau A. Mucha
Aug 26, 2016
Beau A. Mucha, 25, Gleason went to his eternal resting place Friday, August 26, 2016. He was born in Wausau to Paul and Renee (Stahel) Mucha, Marathon. Beau really lived life. He graduated from Marathon High School in 2009. He was a Packer fan and a true Jeff Gordon fan. He loved to bowl and won many tournaments. Beau loved...
Fred H.E. Kloth
Aug 25, 2016
Fred H.E. Kloth, 85, Town of Hamburg died Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Atrium of Weston. He was born February 19, 1931 in the town of Browning, son of the late Edward and Edna (Schlais) Kloth. On May 28, 1955 he married Lynette Klockziem in the town of Stettin. She preceded him in death on August 18, 2015. Fred was...
Hildegard J. Rader
Aug 25, 2016
Hildegard Julia Rader, 97, of Marathon, passed away at 10:54 p.m. on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Copperleaf in Marathon, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born April 30, 1919, in the Town of Cassel, the first of 13 children to Ignatz and Margaret (Dalsky) Lang. She married Herbert Rader on September 9, 1940...
Patricia Bloomquist
Aug 23, 2016
Patricia (Aschebrook) Bloomquist, age 81, Wausau, returned to our Lord on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. She was born January 5, 1935 in Wausau, daughter of the late Gustave and Myrtle (Kwiatkowski) Aschebrook. On April 28, 1970 she married Gerald Bloomquist in Wausau. He preceded her in death on April 8, 1981. Pat was a member of the Secular Franciscans, helped...
Richard Strasser
Aug 21, 2016
On Sunday, August 21, 2016, Richard "Dick" Strasser died peacefully at his home in Wausau. His wife of 55 years, Alice, was by his side. Dick was born in Stevens Point, on January 21, 1929. His parents were Frank and Regina Strasser. He was a retired guidance counselor, having worked for many years at John Muir Middle School in Wausau....
John Wiedow Jr
Aug 20, 2016
John Wiedow Jr., 82, formerly of Wausau, died Saturday, August 20, 2016 at the Theda Care Medical Center, Waupaca. He was born March 15, 1934 in Wausau, son of the late John and Clara (Baguhn) Wiedow. On June 2, 1955, he married Teiko Okuda in Tokyo, Japan. John served in the Korean War in the United States Airforce as an...
Denise Lynn Gregory
Aug 19, 2016
Denise L. Gregory, 56, Wausau, died Friday, August 19, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 24, 1959 in Wausau, the daughter of Dennis and Evelyn (Schilling) Gregory. Denise enjoyed her role as a homemaker and loved cooking and baking for friends and family. She was known by all who knew and loved her as "The Heart of...
Florian Koranda
Aug 15, 2016
Florian Koranda, 88, Wausau, died Monday, August 15, 2016 at Colonial Manor in Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born February 25, 1928 in Mosinee, son of the late Albert and Eva (Clark) Koranda. On September 19, 1959, he married Marjorie Pagel at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Marathon. She survives. Growing up...
Grace M. Wadzinski
Aug 15, 2016
Grace M. Wadzinski, 89, Wausau, died Monday, August 15, 2016 under the care of her family and Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born February 10, 1927 to the late Matthew and Pauline (Gajewski) Rafacz. On October 22, 1949 she married Harland Wadzinski at St. Michael Catholic Church in Wausau. He preceded her in death on October 27, 1990. Growing...
Dolores D. Dobeck
Aug 14, 2016
Dolores D. Dobeck, 88, Wausau died Sunday, August 14, 2016 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter. She was born May 29, 1928 in Stevens Point, daughter of the late Felix and Helen (Rzendkowski) Bluma. On March 1, 1949 she married Warren Dobeck in Stevens Point. He preceded her in death on...
Gerald C. Reynolds
Aug 13, 2016
Gerald C. Reynolds, 88, died Saturday August 13, 2016 at his home. He was born December 3, 1927 in Aniwa, son of the late Kenneth and Ella (Timm) Reynolds. On October 2, 1952, he married Joyce Wincentsen in Wittenberg. She preceded him in death May 1, 2007. Jerry joined the Merchant Marines and later joined the Army followed by a...
Louis "Louie" Arps, Jr
Aug 10, 2016
Louis "Louie" C. Arps, Jr. 95, Wausau, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Mount View Care Center. He was born February 7, 1921 in Tigerton and was the youngest of five children born to Eleanor (Perry) and Louis C. Arps, Sr. Growing up, Louie was a fun-loving, mischievous child. Throughout his life, he maintained a quick wit and sense...
Edward "Eddie" Schumacher
Aug 10, 2016
Ed, "Eddie" Schumacher was born into eternal life on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at Angels Grace Hospice, Oconomowoc. He was born on May 13, 1920 in the Town of Emmett, Marathon County, Wisconsin, to John and Clara (Brandt) Schumacher. He was the eighth of nine children born to his parents. Ed was preceded in death by his parents and his...
Richard J. Verbsky
Aug 5, 2016
Richard "Dick" James Verbsky 74, of Wausau, died August 5, 2016 from complications due to cancer. His final days were spent surrounded by his loving wife Gladys and his family by his side. Dick was born on November 28, 1941, in Hillsboro, Wisconsin, to Ed and Leona (Pliner) Verbsky. After graduating from Hillsboro High School in 1959, he served in...
Marietta J. Michalski
Aug 5, 2016
Marietta J. Michalski, 92, Edgar, died Friday, AuAgust 5, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison, surrounded by her family. She was born August 26, 1923 in Wausau, daughter of the late Conrad and Anna (Berres) Riehle. On June 10, 1944 she married Leo Michalski at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He preceded her in death on March 4, 1985. Faith...
Loetta B. Borchardt-Dirks
Aug 5, 2016
Loetta B. (nee Juedes) Borchardt-Dirks, 100, Edgar, formerly of Wausau, died Friday, August 5, 2016 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born May 15, 1916 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Henry and Ottilia (Voigt) Juedes. Loetta was baptized, confirmed and married at...
