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.
Dolores I. Heindl
Dec 23, 2015
Dolores I. Heindl, 86, Marathon went to be with her Lord and Savior on her birthday, Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born December 23, 1929 in Wausau, daughter of the late George and Mina (Holseth) Zweck. On May 30, 1951 she married Joseph...
Richard H. Adams
Dec 22, 2015
Richard H. Adams, 86, Wausau, died Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 10, 1929 in Athens, son of the late Frank and Agnes (Fink) Adams. On September 16, 1950 he married Rosella Kaldunski in Athens. She preceded him in death on December 5, 2009. Richard served his country in the United States Army from...
Mali Lao
Dec 22, 2015
Mali Lao, 48, Weston, died Tuesday Dec. 22, 2015 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born August 10, 1967, in Laos, daughter of the late Chu Lay Lao and May Vang Lao. Survivors include one son, Kou Vue, Weston, siblings, Matha Lao, Milwaukee, Lue Lao, Milwaukee, Chue Lao, Milwaukee, Tia Lao, San Francisco and Bee Lao, Fresno, Cal. Funeral...
John A. Kosobucki
Dec 22, 2015
John A. Kosobucki, 92, Madison, formerly of Weston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Capitol Lakes Terraces, Madison. John was an insurance adjuster and co-owner of Meyer-Peterson Adjustment Company in Wausau. He was a proud graduate of Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy and served as an officer in World War II. John was also a past member...
Raymond Kirschhoffer
Dec 20, 2015
Ray Kirschhoffer, 89, departed on December 20, 2015 at the Rennes Center, in Weston, Wisconsin, with family members close by. Ray was born February 20, 1926, in Mutzig, France, the son of Charles and Elisa Kirschhoffer. He is survived by his loving wife Marilyn, his children, Mark (Pat) Kirschhoffer, Jill (Jay) Punzenberger, Peter (Linda Cleghorn) Kirschhoffer, Jon (Kris) Kirschhoffer and...
Wayne H. Utecht
Dec 19, 2015
Wayne H. Utecht, 79, of Brokaw passed away December 19 at Aspirus Hospital. For nearly three months he bravely fought the complications from a fall suffered on October 5th. Wayne was born on April 27, 1936, in Wausau, the son of Harry and Amanda (Krueger) Utecht. He was raised in Brokaw and never lived anywhere else. He began his career...
Deloris M. Kohnke
Dec 18, 2015
Deloris M. Kohnke, 82, Rothschild, died Friday, December 18, 2015 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born December 15, 1933 in Eau Claire, daughter of the late Hjalmer and Norma (Link) Lien. On October 18, 1958 she married Douglas Kohnke in Chippewa Falls. He preceded her in death on October 6, 2006. For more than 25 years, Deloris...
Donald F. Franke
Dec 18, 2015
Donald F. Franke, 87, Marathon died Friday, December 18, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon. Don was born April 1, 1927 in Marathon, son of the late Gustave and Catherine (Volhard) Franke. For more than 26 years Don was an English/History teacher for the Stratford High School. As an active...
Eugene C. Teresinski
Dec 16, 2015
Eugene C. Teresinski, 86, Athens, died Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born June 15, 1929 in the Town of Rietbrock, son of the late John Jr. and Frances (Trawicki) Teresinski. On June 11, 1955, he married Elizabeth Sczygelski in Merrill. She survives. Eugene lived most of his life as a dairy farmer in...
Jacalyn "Jackie" M. Schoeder
Dec 13, 2015
Jacalyn M. "Jackie" Schoeder, 64, Wausau died Sunday, December 13, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born January 25, 1951 in Wausau, daughter of the late Adolph and Dorothy (Schreiber) Bittner. On September 30, 2000 she married George Schoeder in Wausau. He preceded her in death on July 20, 2013....
Arlene C. Silloway
Dec 12, 2015
Arlene C. Silloway, 78, Stevens Point, died Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Harmony Commons, Stevens Point. She was born September 22, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Franklin and Loretta Hedrick. On April 27, 1956 she married Fred Silloway in Chicago, IL. He preceded her in death. On July 9, 2007 she married Bill Christian in Las Vegas,...
Leo J. Martin
Dec 12, 2015
Leo Joseph Martin, Wausau, 84, died Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau, due to complications from Alzheimer's. He was born December 1, 1931 in Eastman, son of the late William and Loretta (Boylen) Martin. On September 2, 1961, he married Ellen Winter at St. Paul University Catholic Church, Madison. Leo graduated from Seneca High School in 1949...
Geneva B. Endres
Dec 12, 2015
Geneva B. Endres, 85, Marathon, died Saturday, December 12, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon. She was born January 21, 1930 in Wausau, daughter of the late Reinhold and Adela (Schoenherr) Schmidt. On October 18, 1952 she married John Endres Jr. at St. Francis Catholic Church, Merrill. He preceded her...
Richard Donald Czech
Dec 11, 2015
Trusting in his Savior Jesus Christ for his salvation and eagerly anticipating the joy of heaven that awaited him, Richard "Dick" Donald Czech, 83, Athens, left this world on Friday, December 11, 2015 at Continental Manor Golden Living Center in Abbotsford. He was born May 6, 1932 in the town of Hamburg, son of the late Henry and Katharine (Dorn)...
Carol T. Imhoff
Dec 10, 2015
Carol Imhoff, 82, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Stoney River Memory Care, Marshfield. Caroline "Carol" Theresa Imhoff was born in Marshfield on January 26, 1933 to the late Henry and Martha (Drexler) Imhoff. She was the oldest of six children. Her parents moved to Laona, Wisc. shortly after and lived there until she was 11 years old...
Arlene C. Balch
Dec 9, 2015
Arlene C. Balch, 87, of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau, Wisc. Born August 20, 1928 in Elmhurst, Ill., she was the daughter of the late Edward and Marguerite (Klima) Carstens. She married James L. "Jim" Balch on June 17, 1951, and they lived most of their lives in Madison....
Ervin A. Guralski
Dec 8, 2015
Ervin A. Guralski, 86, Marshfield went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. He was born May 20, 1929 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Walter and Clara (Wojciechowski) Guralski. On November 12, 1949, he married Veronica Literski at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. Ervin worked at Anderson Brothers in Wausau as a...
Frank V. Weiler
Dec 8, 2015
Frank V. Weiler, 92, Athens, died Tuesday December 8, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 10, 1923, in Athens, son of the late Anton and Amelia (Lavicka) Weiler. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War. Frank was involved with the Army Corps of Engineers in Iceland and Alaska rebuilding air strips...
Michael J. Brodjieski
Dec 6, 2015
Michael J. Brodjieski, 59, Wausau, died Sunday December 6, 2015, cared for by his family, which enabled him to pass in peace, at home, where he wanted to be. He was born March 14, 1956, in Wausau, son of the late Felix and Joanne (Martin) Brodjieski. Mike's entire career was spent working with granite. For 22 years he worked for...
Edward "Jack" J. Thorn
Dec 6, 2015
Edward "Jack" Thorn, 73, Wausau, died Sunday, December 6, 2015 at home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born January 3, 1942 in Wausau, son of the late Glen and Margaret (Schisel) Thorn. On December 15, 1962, he married Sandra Roeder in Reno, Nevada. She survives. Jack retired from GTE after many years of...
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