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.
Lyle O. Jones
Aug 5, 2016
Lyle O. Jones, 95, Wausau, died Friday, August 5, 2016 under the care of hospice, family and friends at his home. He was born May 27, 1921, in Gleason, son of the late Owen Jones and Cora (Waite) Jones. On February 21, 1953 he married Bernice Zimmerman in Wausau. She survives. Lyle worked as a horticulturist and equipment operator for...
Sandra Hornick
Aug 4, 2016
Sandra L. Hornick, 73, Wausau, died Thursday August 4, 2016 at Aspirus Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 26, 1943 in Escanaba, Michigan, to the late Ernest and Ruth (LaLonde) Sharon. On October 28, 1965 she married Gerald Hornick in Wakefield, Michigan. He survives. After graduating from Wakefield High School, Sandy attended Northern Michigan...
Sandra A. Gresens
Aug 3, 2016
Sandra Ann Gresens, age 81, of Wausau, died peacefully on August 3, 2016 at Mountain Terrace, Wausau and is now with her Lord and Savior. Sandra was born on October 22, 1934 in Janesville, Wisconsin. The daughter of Lucille (Sell) and Herman Ulrich. She married Monte H. Gresens on April 22, 1995. He preceded her in death on November 22,...
Frances Lang
Aug 2, 2016
Frances Lang, 77, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, died Tuesday, August 2, 2016 in Marathon, at her home surrounded by her family. Frances was born on May 21, 1939 at home, to the late Frank and Delaphine (Nowak) Michlig. She married Norbert A. Lang on June 14, 1958 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Halder. They recently...
Robert Feldmeier
Aug 2, 2016
Robert Feldmeier, 88, Wausau, died Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at his home. He was born May 13, 1928 in Chicago, son of the late Bernard and Edna (Richards) Feldmeier. On September 24, 1955 he married Carol Lovedale in Peshtigo. She preceded him in death on December 30, 2014. Robert worked as a physical therapist at the former Wausau Medical Center...
Marlene J. Nowitzke
Aug 2, 2016
Marlene "Monnie" Nowitzke, 81, Wausau, died Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at her home. She was born June 27, 1935 in Wausau, daughter of the late Anton and Clara (Kowalefski) Nowitzke. For many years, Monnie worked for Wausau Metals Corp. in Wausau until her retirement. She loved to read and play pool, and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and...
Clinton "Sonny" E. Pilbeam
Jul 29, 2016
Clinton E. "Sonny" Pilbeam, Medford died Friday, July 29, 2016 at his home. He was born July 4, 1945 in Spooner, son of the late Clinton A. and Vivian (LaRue) Pilbeam. Sonny worked at Frahm Wood Products in Athens for many years. He enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers, all of Wisconsin Badger sports and playing cribbage with anyone who...
Robert "Bob" F. Salzman
Jul 28, 2016
Robert F. "Bob' Salzman, 79, town of Berlin, died Thursday, July 28, 2016 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born August 5, 1936 in Wausau, son of the late Felix and Florence (Wilke) Salzman. On January 18, 1964 he married Paulette Brzozowski at St. Mary Catholic Church, Menominee Falls. She survives. Bob was a heavy equipment operator/mechanic for many...
Raymond J. Wisnewski
Jul 27, 2016
Raymond J. Wisnewski, 94, Wausau, formerly of Poniatowski, entered his eternal home on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. He was born October 1, 1921 on the family farm in Poniatowski, son of the late Michael and Stella (Stanke) Wisnewski. On April 30, 1977, he married the love of his life Lucille (Krueger) Raymond at Holy Family...
Alicia L. Meverden
Jul 24, 2016
Alicia L. Meverden, 90, Wausau, died Sunday, July 24, 2016 under the care of Interim Hospice at Azura Memory Care, Wausau. She was born December 27, 1925 in Hatley, daughter of the late Robert and Martha (Stoltz) Steinke. On November 19, 1949 she married Irvin "Bud" Meverden at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on February...
Laura Lodholz
Jul 22, 2016
Laura Lodholz, 90, Wausau, was received by her Lord into eternal life on Friday, July 22, 2016 at her home, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born December 19, 1925 in Marathon City, daughter of the late Clarence and Della (Reimer) Voigt. She became a part of God's family through Holy Baptism on January 1, 1926....
Mercedes E. Rolling
Jul 20, 2016
Mercedes E. Rolling, 93, Wausau, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born November 5, 1922 in Marathon City, to the late Hugo and Olivia (Baur) Eisenman and attended school at St. Mary's. On September 9, 1944, she married Valentine J. Rolling at...
Mary E. Hornick
Jul 18, 2016
Mary E. Hornick, 93, Wausau passed away Monday, July 18, 2016 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born August 2, 1922 in Bessemer, Mich., daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Babicky) Probelski. Mary worked as a receptionist for Wausau Medical Center for 15 years and also for several...
Jill J. Blaskowski
Jul 18, 2016
Jill J. Blaskowski, 75, Wausau, died Monday, July 18, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born March 24, 1941 in Wausau, daughter of the late Roland and Dorothy (Yunkherr) Bickford. She married Florian "Fritz" Blaskowski on December 5, 1959. He survives. Jill loved her role as a homemaker and stay at home mom. In her later years, she worked...
Frances A. Hantz
Jul 18, 2016
Frances A. Hantz, 78, formerly of Weston, died July 18, 2016 at her home in Pinellas Park, Florida. She was born October 11, 1937 in Princeton, Minnesota, daughter of the late Chester and Mary (Mattson) Cooney. "Franny" was a 1956 graduate of Wausau High School. On March 2, 1957 she married Garold "Gary" Hantz at the Church of the Holy...
Lisa J. Hillery
Jul 18, 2016
Lisa J. Hillery, 53, Marathon passed away Monday, July 18, 2016 surrounded by her loving family, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 18, 1962 in Antigo to James and Mary Ann (Doucette) Hofmann, Antigo. On February 14, 1993 she married Parker Hillery. He survives. Lisa will be fondly remembered for her passion for cooking. Survivors include her husband,...
Evelyn M. Wachtl
Jul 18, 2016
Evelyn M. "Cotey" Wachtl, 98, Wausau, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016 at Benedictine Living Center, Wausau. She was born May 21, 1918 in Merrill, daughter of the late Percy and Ella (Zueske) Cotey. On May 4, 1946, she married Kenneth Wachtl in Merrill. He preceded her in death on September 3, 1956. Evelyn was a self-employed beautician for over...
David Andrew Winkowski
Jul 17, 2016
David Andrew Winkowski passed away peacefully at the age of 98 surrounded by family Sunday July 17, 2016 in Weston, Wisconsin. David was born at home in Bessemer, Michigan March 4, 1918 to Edward and Leocadia [nee Slomkowski} Winkowski. David was united in marriage to Dorothy Agnes Rondeau May 31, 1941, at Saint Michael Church, Kahoka, Missouri. They shared 69...
David J. "Louie" Krause
Jul 16, 2016
David John "Louie" Krause, 63, Edgar, died at his home on Saturday, July 16, 2016. Louie was born on Father's Day, June 21, 1953 and was the first born son of John and Marie (Schueller) Krause. He attended St. John's grade school and was a 1971 graduate of Edgar High School. As a young boy, he worked on the family...
Eric Troseth
Jul 14, 2016
Eric E. Troseth, 47, Wausau, died Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 15, 1968 in Minnesota, son of the Ivan Troseth and the late Joyce (Loons) Troseth. On February 8, 1992 he married Angela Muhs in Aniwa. She survives. Eric served his country in the United States Army and enjoyed hunting, going to the...
