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.
Beverly Ann Strasser
Dec 5, 2015
Beverly Ann (Punke) Strasser, 67, Wausau, enjoyed every minute of life, not even the cancer would discourage her. When she passed on Saturday, December 5, 2015 in Las Vegas, her last prayers were for her family and friends to also enjoy every minute of life. She was born July 1, 1948, daughter of the late Arnold and Mabel (Pilgrim) Punke....
Florence "Mousie" Denfeld
Dec 1, 2015
Florence "Mousie" M. Denfeld, 76, Edgar, died Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 6, 1939 in Rib Falls, daughter of the late Richard and Dorothy (Krueger) Wendt. On May 5, 1962 she married Harold Denfeld in Wausau. He preceded her in death on October 20, 2003. Florence worked as a CNA for many years...
Jonas D. Dorzok
Dec 1, 2015
Jonas D. Dorzok, 39, died unexpectedly Tuesday, December 1, 2015. He was born June 30, 1976 in Wausau, son of Gerold and Yvonne (Krebsbach) Dorzok. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau. Rev. Joy Nelson-Jeffers will officiate. Friends may call Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of services all at...
Eugene J. Drewek
Dec 1, 2015
Eugene J. Drewek, 84, Wausau died Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at his home. He was born May 28, 1931 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Frank and Victoria (Lenard) Drewek. On October 1, 1952 he married Mabel Dorfschmidt at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. She survives. Eugene was a dairy farmer in the town of Rietbrock for...
Carol M. Zinkowich
Nov 30, 2015
Carol Mae Zinkowich, 82, Athens died Monday, November 30, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau with all of her children by her side. She was born June 6, 1933 in the town of Goodrich, daughter of the late Henry and Elsie (Harmel) Bergmann. On September 12, 1953 she married John...
Irma J. Wilde
Nov 27, 2015
Irma J. Wilde, 90, Wausau, died Friday November 27, 2015 at Aspirus Hospice House. She was born March 2, 1925, in Marathon, daughter of the late Alex Sr. and Adelia (Kopf) Baumann. On June 9, 1948, she was united in marriage to Alvin Wilde at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death July 28, 2009. Irma attended...
Ruth A. J. Disbrow
Nov 26, 2015
Ruth A. J. Disbrow, 94, Wausau, was born into eternal life on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at Wausau Manor, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She is reunited with the love of her life, her husband, Henry. Ruth resided at Wausau Manor since December of 2014. She was born September 17, 1921 in Wausau, the daughter...
Patricia J. Erdmann
Nov 26, 2015
Patricia J. Erdmann, age 83, of Weston passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at her daughter's home with her loving family by her side. A memorial visitation and service celebrating her life will be held from Noon until time of services at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau. As...
Edward T. Kent
Nov 23, 2015
Edward T. Kent, age 88 of Wausau, passed away on Monday, November 23 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a courageous four year battle with cancer. Edward was born July 8, 1927 in Chicago, IL. Being from Chicago, he was a devoted Cubs, Bears, and Blackhawks fan. Ed served in the United States Army Air Corps and received an honorable discharge...
Kim M. Vonnahme
Nov 22, 2015
Kim M. Vonnahme, 47, Wausau, died Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, following a year long battle with cancer. She was born February 12, 1968 in Guthrie Center, Iowa, daughter of Mary (Lammers) Vonnahme of Huxley, Iowa and the late Wayne Vonnahme. Kim graduated from Northeast Missouri State University in May of 1990. Following her graduation, she began...
Verna M. Wetterau
Nov 22, 2015
Verna M. Wetterau, 89, died Sunday, November 22, 2015 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at Country View Assisted Living, Arpin. She was born May 22, 1926 in Fenwood, daughter of the late Andrew and Alvina (Wiesman) Hager. On June 10, 1948 she married Delbert Wetterau at St. John Rectory, town of Wien. He preceded her in death...
Amella P. Beilke
Nov 22, 2015
Amella P. Beilke, 85, died Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born March 17, 1930 in the Township of Rib Falls, daughter of the late Henry and Clara (Riehle) Kage. On August 29, 1959 she married Raymond Beilke at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death on January 10, 2006. Amella graduated from...
Ruth Ann Wood
Nov 21, 2015
Ruth Ann Wood, 71, Wausau, went to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 21, 2015 after a lingering illness. Ruth was born April 24, 1944 to the late Willis and Gladys (Schwantz) Dumke. Her faith in God was very important to her along with her family and lifelong friends. Before falling ill, she sang with...
Patricia A. Hrobsky
Nov 21, 2015
Patricia A. Hrobsky, 78, Athens, died Saturday November 21, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 29, 1937 in Galloway, daughter of the late Bruno and Grace (Cannady) Vetter. On September 15, 1956, she married Daniel E. Hrobsky at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death March 11, 2011. Patricia was a homemaker and enjoyed...
Jean M. Burger
Nov 20, 2015
Jean Mildred Burger, 84, passed unexpectedly on November 20, 2015 doing what she loved, going to church. Jean was born on January 18, 1931, the oldest daughter of Mildred and Raymond Erickson, Wausau. She was married June 2, 1951 to Theodore J. Burger Sr, who died February 2, 2014 after 62 years of marriage. There was not a single day...
Sylva M. Wedepohl
Nov 20, 2015
Sylva Marie Wedepohl, 96, died on November 20, 2015 at Benedictine Living Community, peacefully surrounded by her family. Sylva was born on October 18, 1919, in Rocklyn Washington, daughter of the late Harvey & Marie (Becker) Hescock. On April 18, 1954, she married Milfred Wedepohl in Marathon County, who preceded her in death. Prior to her retirement she was an...
Jean E. Rasmussen
Nov 19, 2015
Jean E. Rasmussen, 67, Marathon, died Thursday, November 19, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born April 25, 1948 in Wausau, daughter of the late Anthony and Marcella (Hall) Thurs. On February 24, 1968 she married Roger Rasmussen at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. He survives. Jean was a homemaker...
Rev. James Primley
Nov 18, 2015
Reverend James W. Primley, 90, Wittenberg, died Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at the Homme Home of Wittenberg. He was born May 30, 1925 in Conover to the late Schulyer and Annamaria (Eichwald) Primley. He was baptized and confirmed in his beloved Gustavius Adolphus Lutheran Church. Following graduation from high school in 1943 he entered the U.S. Navy and served until...
Caroline M. Koehler
Nov 18, 2015
Caroline M. Koehler, 86, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born March 3, 1929 in Wausau, daughter of the late George and Irene (Frank) Schultz. On February 14, 1953, she married James Koehler at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in...
Savannah A.E. Plisch
Nov 16, 2015
Savannah A.E. Plisch, 3 months old, peacefully entered into God's arms on Monday, November 16, 2015 in Wausau. She was born August 7, 2015 in Weston, daughter of Travis J. Plisch and Rachel Wyland, both of Wausau. Savannah brought joy to everyone that had the privilege of knowing her. She had the ability to bring a smile to everyone's face....
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