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.
Ellen M. Fuenger
Oct 17, 2015
Ellen M. Fuenger, 83, died Saturday October 17, 2015 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born June 1, 1932, in Wausau, daughter of the late Carl and Edith (Aldred) Steppert. Ellen had been employed at Marathon Electric, retiring after over 45 years of service. In her free time, she enjoyed going on casino trips and shopping. She especially...
Harvey L. Wilde
Oct 14, 2015
Harvey L. Wilde, 92, Wausau died Wednesday, October 14, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Our House Senior Living, Memory Care, Wausau. He was born September 15, 1923 in the town of Rib Falls, son of the late Walter and Amanda (Steidinger) Wilde. On November 15, 1947 he married Verene Krieg in Milwaukee. She...
Stella V. Sherfinski
Oct 13, 2015
Stella V. Sherfinski, 94, Wausau, died Tuesday October 13, 2015 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center. She was born December 29, 1920, daughter of the late Stanley and Sophie (Tabaka) Kudla. On September 7, 1946, she married Sylvester Sherfinski at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. He preceded her in death April 16, 1983. Stella was a cook at the...
Gerald Mijal
Oct 12, 2015
On Monday, October 12, 2015, Jerry Mijal was reunited with the love of his life of 39 years, "Sherry" (Ketchum) Mijal, almost three years to the day, after her own unexpected death. Wausau's former Assistant Fire Chief passed unexpectedly after a brief illness. Jerry was a father, grandfather, brother, local business owner, Guardsman, community leader, fisherman, hunter, sports fan and...
Jack Hench
Oct 11, 2015
Jack A. Hench, 74, Wausau, died Sunday October 11, 2015 at Bethel Home, Viroqua. He was born January 24, 1941 in Wausau son of the late Arthur and Nancy (Wolfe) Hench. Survivors include two children, April Dietz and Curt Nelson; brother, Perry Hench; sister, Karen (John) Windisch; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death...
Christopher D. Surdyk
Oct 9, 2015
Christopher D. Surdyk, 36, Wausau died Friday, October 9, 2015 at his home. Chris was born March 28, 1979 in West Allis, the son of Jeanna (Malmquist) Powell and the late Gregory Surdyk. Chris loved music, tinkering with things, motorcycles, tennis and playing pool. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He loved helping many veterans and...
Rita R. Meyer
Oct 8, 2015
Rita R. Meyer, 89, Wausau died Thursday, October 8, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born August 17, 1926 in Edgar, daughter of the late William and Clara (Losselyong) Ellenbecker. On June 30, 1945 she married Harold "Doc" Meyer at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He preceded her...
Marjorie M. Simonton
Oct 8, 2015
Marjorie M. Simonton, 89, Wausau, died Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born November 1, 1925 in Connecticut, daughter of the late Robert and Gertrude (Snyder) Humes. Survivors include, two daughters, Janice (John) Schlueter, Thornton, Colo. and Sheila Bernstein, Pleasant Valley, N.Y.; one sister, Lillian; and many grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was preceded...
Laurie J. Zei
Oct 7, 2015
Laurie J. Zei, 68, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter. She was born June 2, 1947 in Waukesha, daughter of the late Theodore and Jessie (Fromm) Fejnas. Laurie grew up in the Waukesha area and attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Following college, she lived in Madison,...
Georgianna "Georgie" Flagel
Oct 5, 2015
Georgianna "Georgie" Flagel, 85, Rothschild, died Monday, October 5, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 18, 1929 in Wausau, daughter to the late George and Celia (Gilsoul) Iversen. On December 2, 1950 she married Burton "Bud" Flagel at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. Bud and Georgie met on a blind date and were part of each other's...
Delores M. Harder
Oct 3, 2015
Delores M. Harder, 90, died Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 15, 1925 in Wausau, daughter of the late Frederick and Alma (Winkert) Rath. On November 20, 1943 she married Hilbert Harder in Edgar. He preceded her in death on July 20, 1997. Survivors include her children, Sharon Harder, Kathleen (Ronald) Miller, Frederick (Lynne)...
Verna Fletcher
Sep 30, 2015
Verna E. Fletcher, 97, Wausau, died Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Aspirus Hospice House. She was born December 2, 1917 in Edgar, daughter of the late Benjamin and Martha (Grosskreutz) Stark. Verna married the love of her life, Lyle Fletcher on August 3, 1940 in Iowa. He preceded her in death on November 27, 2001. In her younger years, Verna...
Eugene "Gene" Blaschka
Sep 26, 2015
Eugene "Gene" Blaschka, 85, Wausau, died Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 13, 1930 in Wausau, son of the late Walter and Victoria (Royt) Blaschka. On April 18, 1953 he married Pauline Pasholk in Wausau. She survives. Eugene owned and operated Gene's Auto Service for 32 years. He was an avid car collector and...
Bernadette Christianson
Sep 25, 2015
Bernadette Christianson, 92, Wausau, died Friday September 25, 2015 at Wellington Place. She was born August 23, 1923, in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Magdelena (Hentges) Knaak. On August 27, 1941, she married Walter "Bud" Christianson in Wausau. He preceded her in death December 12, 1988. During World War II Bernadette worked at Marathon Battery. She was also...
Jayne M. Krautkramer
Sep 25, 2015
Jayne M. Krautkramer, 66, Wausau, died peacefully at home on Friday, September 25, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Jayne was born March 20, 1949 in Phillips, Wisconsin to Joseph and Laura Kozak. She graduated from Phillips High School in 1967 and on July 12, 1969, married Thomas Krautkramer. After moving to Wausau, Jayne worked...
David A. Seubert
Sep 24, 2015
David A. "Schooner" Seubert, 80, Marathon died Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 29, 1935 in Marathon, son of the late Richard and Anne (Vetter) Seubert. On October 3, 1959 he married Marlene Wagner at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. Dave was the former owner/operator of Schooner Dave's and The Village Inn,...
Eleanore M. Fricke
Sep 23, 2015
Eleanore M. Fricke of Wausau, passed away September 23, 2015. She was born November 15, 1916, daughter of the late Stephen and Alvina (Kryshak) Debalske. Eleanore married Omer Fricke, on Sepetmber 25, 1937, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wausau. He preceded her in death on November 23, 1994. Eleanore worked at Herberger's and West Park Fashion. She loved to...
Hilbert F. Zocher
Sep 23, 2015
Hilbert F. Zocher, 85, Athens, died Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Aspirus Care and Rehab in Medford. He was born September 29, 1929 in the town of Hamburg, son of the late William and Grace (Steffen) Zocher. On December 11, 1954, he married Shirley Ziegel in Pine City, Minn. She survives. Hilbert was a veteran of the United States Army...
Rosemary Kolbeck
Sep 18, 2015
Rosemary Kolbeck, 78, formerly of Wausau, died peaceful on Friday September 18, 2015 in Colorado Springs, Colorado after a short illness. She was born July 18, 1937 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edwin J. and Gwen (Clark) Kolbeck. Rosemary lived a majority of her life with her parents and after their deaths she lived briefly in Startford with her...
Debra Jean Landowski
Sep 18, 2015
Debra Jean Landowski, 61, Wausau, died Friday, September 18, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 18, 1953 in Wausau, the daughter of Lila (Hole) Salzwedel of Wausau and the late Walter Salzwedel. Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed quilting, arts and crafts, and most of all, she loved spending time with her grandkids. Survivors include, two children,...
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