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.
Carol A. Verhasselt
Jun 24, 2016
Carol A. Verhasselt, 78, Wausau and Florida, died Friday, June 24, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. She was born January 12, 1938, in Phlox, daughter of the late Peter and Ranona (Tatro) Waldvogel. On June 1, 1957, she married Clement Verhasselt at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Phlox. He survives. Above all, Carol loved spending time with family, especially...
Richard F. Peter
Jun 23, 2016
Richard F. Peter died peacefully in his sleep on June 23rd 2016 with his family beside him. Richard was born on May 24th 1932 in Longmont, Colorado to Arnold F. Peter and Matilda Burkey. On July 19, 1968 he married Virginia K. Nett in Worthington, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Virginia and his sons, Gregory A. Peter (Cathy),...
Laverne A. Brown
Jun 21, 2016
LaVerne A. "Brownie" Brown 92, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Copper Leaf Assisted Living, Schofield. She loved and was lovingly cared for by her Copper Leaf Family to whom we are so grateful. The former LaVerne Canfield was born to the late Raymond and Mary (Ewer) Canfield on...
Annabelle M. Pawlowski
Jun 21, 2016
Annabelle M. Pawlowski, 94, Wausau, formerly of Athens, died Tuesday June 21, 2016 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Annabelle was born at home in Oconto, WI on November 4, 1921 as the first of four children to Austin and Agnes (Speller) Donlevy. She attended grade school at a one room...
Shane A. Neumann
Jun 18, 2016
Shane A. Neumann, 46, Wausau died Saturday, June 18, 2016 in Wausau. He was born November 10, 1969 in Wausau, son of Larry Neumann, Wausau and Sandra (Gruna) Kniess, Wausau. Shane worked various jobs in Wausau for many years. Survivors include his son, Zachary Neumann, his mother, Sandra Kniess, his father, Larry Neumann, his siblings, Brandon Neumann and Ashley Groshek,...
Daniel "Dan" Ollhoff
Jun 14, 2016
Daniel "Dan" J. Ollhoff, 51, village of Maine, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. He was born June 10, 1965 in Wausau, son of James and Karen (Peters) Ollhoff. Dan was a generous, kind hearted man who loved animals and working on the farm making firewood, fence making and milking cows. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, loved cars especially...
Bernice M. Scheel
Jun 12, 2016
Bernice M. Scheel, 73, Wausau died Sunday, June 12, 2016 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston after a short but difficult battle with cancer. She was born August 4, 1942 in the town of Wausau, daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret (Delikowski) Senoracki and younger sister to Bernard Senoracki. On May 29, 1965 she married James J. Scheel at St....
Russel D. Ristau
Jun 11, 2016
Russell D. Ristau, 71, Marathon, died Saturday, June 11, 2016 at his home under Interim Hospice and Palliative Care. Russell "Ussie" was born June 20, 1944 in Wausau, son of the late Dalles and Hazel (Kramm) Ristau. On April 4, 1968 he married Cheryl Trantow in Mora, Minnesota. She survives. Russell grew up on a farm in Rib Falls and...
Sherry M. Osborne
Jun 7, 2016
Sherry M. Osborne, 48, Wausau, died Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee. She was born October 4, 1967 in Wausau, the daughter of Judy (Borchardt) Osborne of Wausau and the late Harold Osborne. Among her favorite pastimes, she loved to go fishing and spending time outdoors. Survivors include her boyfriend, Neil Federman, three children, April (Robert) Klade, Travis...
Lorraine R. Colcord
Jun 7, 2016
Lorraine R. Colcord, 94, Wausau, died Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Benedictine Living Community of Wausau. She was born October 27, 1921 in the town of Frankfort, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Gribowski) Mohr. On August 29, 1942, she married Edward Colcord in the town of Frankfort. He preceded her in death on November 8, 2003. Survivors include,...
James "Jim" E. Seehafer
Jun 6, 2016
James "Jim" E. Seehafer, 71, Marathon, died Monday, June 6, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born May 5, 1945 in the Town of Hamburg to the late William and Loretta (Hintz) Seehafer. On November 6, 1965 he married Marlene Sommer at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. Jim worked for 46 A½ years at Marathon...
Eunice C. Casagram
Jun 6, 2016
Eunice C. Casagram, 77, Wausau, died Monday, June 6, 2016 at Artisan Senior Living under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born October 3, 1938 in Quincy, Ill., daughter of the late Charles and Geneva (Hickman) Casagram. After graduating from high school, Eunice joined the Sisters of Divine Providence and attended Duquesne University in Pittsburgh,...
James Daniel Madden
Jun 3, 2016
James Daniel Madden passed away on Friday the 3rd of June, 2016 in Pueblo, Colorado. James was born on November 15, 1916 in Menominee, Michigan to Daniel and Frances Madden. James and his siblings, Kay, Pat, Grace and Helen enjoyed a loving family life with their parents in Minocqua, WI. James joined the Army Air Corp on 10 Nov. 1939...
Dr. Philip E. Podruch
Jun 2, 2016
Dr. Philip E. Podruch, Wausau, Wis., a former Wausau physician, died on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 30, 1924 in Wausau. He attended the University of Notre Dame and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Studies and graduated from the Marquette University School of Medicine in 1947 with a M.D. degree....
Thomas "Tom" Radenz
May 28, 2016
Thomas "Tom" E. Radenz, 57, Kronenwetter, died Saturday, May 28, 2016 unexpectedly up north in the Spirit Falls area. He was born October 8, 1958 in Wausau, son of Beatrice (Meyer) Radenz and the late Earles Radenz. On August 21, 2004 he married his soul-mate, Cindy Engelhardt in Spirit Falls. Tom thrived on living life to the fullest and especially...
Irvin Huebsch
May 27, 2016
Irvin Huebsch, 90, Marathon, entered into eternal life on Friday, May 27, 2016, and was greeted by his loving wife, Helen. Irvin was born July 30, 1925, son of Alfred and Theresa (Mueller) Huebsch. Irvin was raised "down home" in Richland County, Wis. At age 16, his father moved the family to Marathon, Wis. to farm. Irvin married Helen Mohr...
Ronald Krueger
May 26, 2016
Ronald "Ron" W. Krueger, 82, town of Hewitt, died Thursday, May 26, 2016 at home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born May 21, 1934 in Wausau, son of the late Herbert and Adelia (Chiber) Krueger. On October 29, 1955, he married Arlene Liebers at Trinity Lutheran Church in the town of Hewitt. She...
Todd B. Erlandson
May 26, 2016
Todd B. Erlandson, 63, Rothschild, died unexpectedly Thursday, May 26, 2016 at his home. He was born December 10, 1952 in Wausau, son of the late James and Dona (Graebel) Erlandson. On May 14, 1989 he married Robyn Ernst in Wausau. She survives. For many years Todd ran the Pine Bar in Wausau. He then went to work at Marathon...
Annabelle M. Guralski
May 24, 2016
Annabelle M. Guralski, 83, Wausau, died Tuesday May 24, 2016 at the Hospice House. She was born May 14, 1933 in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Ottilia (Richmering) Havlovick. On June 18, 1952 she married Arthur Guralski at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death January 12, 2015. Annabelle had been employed at Wausau Insurance...
Doris Emma (Doepke) Erickson
May 23, 2016
On Monday, May 23, 2016, Doris Emma (Doepke) Erickson left the aches, pains, and crazy politics of this world behind and joined family, friends, and her Lord in eternal life, which she so richly deserved. Mom was born on November 23, 1923, in Wausau, WI to Fred Doepke and Celia (Meuret) Doepke. She grew up on the Doepke farm in...
