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.
Marian O'Connor
May 6, 2016
Marian O'Connor, 94, Wausau died Friday, May 6, 2016 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born August 7, 1921 in Mosinee, daughter of the late Thomas and Marie (Hack) O'Connor. Marian worked at Wilson Hurd in Wausau for many years. She enjoyed traveling all over the world and truly enjoyed the company of her dog, Pepi. Survivors include...
Jaime J. Weyneth
May 4, 2016
Jaime J. Weyneth, 40, Wausau, died at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, following a courageous two year battle with breast cancer. She was born May 2, 1976 in Wausau, the daughter of Donald and Joy (Krueger) Zimmerman of Wausau. Jaime was currently employed as Vice President of Loan Operations at Peoples State Bank. Prior...
Richard A. Baker
May 3, 2016
Richard "Dick" A. Baker, 91, Wausau, died Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 30, 1924 in Rockford, Ill., son of the late Arthur and Helen (Gronberg) Baker. On June 7, 1947, he married Della M. Schult in Wisconsin Rapids. She survives. Dick served in the United State Army during World War II as a...
Milton C. Laffin
May 3, 2016
Milton C. Laffin, 91, Wausau, died Tuesday May 3, 2016 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. He was born June 13, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Oscar and Martha (Luedtke) Laffin. On October 8, 1949, he married Rosemarie Palesch at the former St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. They were married for 66 years. She survives. Milton was a...
Mavis K. Schoenherr
May 1, 2016
Mavis K. Schoenherr, 84, Wausau, died Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born November 12, 1931 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Walter and Mathilda (Voight) Krohn. On April 30, 1955 she married Walter Schoenherr in Pine City, Minnesota. He preceded her in death on July 20, 1972. Mavis was a homemaker...
Joyce Starkey
Apr 30, 2016
Joyce Allard Starkey, loving wife and best friend of Dr. Thomas Starkey, mother of Christopher and Jennifer, passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on April 30th, 2016. Joyce was born in Chicago on November 19th, 1941, the first of three daughters of Harold Frank Allard and Betty Kopaz Allard. She was preceded in death by her parents, and premature baby,...
Dale H. Weber
Apr 28, 2016
Dale Hackbarth Weber, Tomahawk, passed away peacefully late on April 28, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital Palliative Care. He was born November 18, 1936 to the late Richard and Ella Weber and was united in marriage on August 18, 1956 in Pine City, Minnesota to Charlotte K. Rolnicki. She preceded him in death on March 2, 2015. Dale loved spending...
Edward J. Bennis
Apr 26, 2016
Edward "Ed" J. Bennis, 74, Wausau, died Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born January 22, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late John and Mary (McCarthy) Bennis. Ed was a longtime contributor and active member of The Church of St. Anne, Wausau. His church involvement included, being a leader of prayer, Eucharistic...
Dorothy Marie Beyersdorff
Apr 24, 2016
Dorothy Marie Beyersdorff, Dorothy's loving God opened his arms and led her home on April 24th in the early morning hours. Dorothy was born April 20th 1921 to her parents Arthur and Martha ( Wendorf ) Lodholz at home in the Town of Berlin. She was baptized and confirmed at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Town of Berlin....
Stanley F. Fenske
Apr 22, 2016
Stanley F. Fenske, 74, Weston, died on his 74th birthday, Friday, April 22, 2016 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, surrounded by his family at his home. He was born April 22, 1942 in Shawano County, son of the late Leland and Ida (Bierman) Fenske. On June 22, 1968 he married Mary Biel at Holy Name...
Marilyn Barham
Apr 18, 2016
Marilyn Barham, 94, of Merrill, went to meet her Lord on Monday, April 18, 2016 at Pine Crest in Merrill. She was born December 15, 1921 in Muskegon, Mich., to Daniel and Bertha Swindell. Marilyn married Paul Earle in 1941 and he preceded her in death in 1954, after they had moved to Dallas, Texas. They had two daughters, Carolyn...
David R. Miller
Apr 15, 2016
David R. Miller, 68, Wausau, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 15, 2016 with his family by his side. He was born February 6, 1948 in Wausau, son of the late John T. and Marie M. (Weigand) Miller. On February 15, 1969, he married Beverly Schultz at St. John Lutheran Church on Highway N, in the town of Wien. She survives....
Evelyn "Evie" H. Schoenherr
Apr 14, 2016
Evelyn H. "Evie" Schoenherr, 91, Wausau, died Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston. Born October 27, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Schupmehl) Reichel, Evie was a 1942 graduate of Schurz High School, Chicago, and married in 1947. She moved to Wausau in 1965 where she worked as a secretary...
Jerry A. Leder
Apr 9, 2016
Jerry A. Leder, 64, Eland, died Saturday, April 9, 2016 at his home. He was born January 19, 1952 in Merrill, son of the late Alfred and Esther (Schultz) Leder. On August 9, 1979 he married Millicent Morales in Colon, Panama. She survives. Jerry retired from the United States Army after twenty years of service. He loved his country, was...
Teresa M. Boehm
Apr 8, 2016
Teresa M. Boehm, 39, Mosinee, was born to eternal life, Friday April 8, 2016. She was born November 3, 1976, in Wausau, daughter of Glen and Kathleen (Durand) Boehm. She was a 1995 graduate of Mosinee High School, a 2000 graduate of the UW Stevens Point with a major in Elementary Education and years later she received a Master's Degree...
Ernestine M. Steele
Apr 2, 2016
Ernestine M. Steele, 77, Rockland, MI died Saturday, April 2, 2016 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau, WI. She was born January 2, 1939 in Wausau, WI, daughter of the late Alfred and Eloise (Olson) Goldammer. On May 18, 1957 she married Russ Steele in Watertown, WI. He survives. For more...
Rosemary V. Soczka
Apr 1, 2016
Rosemary V. Soczka, 82, Edgar, passed from this world into the loving arms of her Savior on Friday, April 1, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born in Athens on June 16, 1933, daughter of the late George and Mary (Felzkowski) Pecher. On June 3, 1953, she married Harvey Soczka at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Wuertzburg....
Kenneth Hintz
Apr 1, 2016
Kenneth Hintz, 99, Rothschild, died Friday, April 1, 2016 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center in Weston, briefly under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Ken or Kenny was born on June 16, 1916 in Dancy, to Emil and Theresa (Steffanus) Hintz. He attended Thomas Edison Elementary School in Mosinee and graduated from Mosinee High School in...
Mae A. Thompson
Mar 31, 2016
Mae A. Thompson, 84, Wausau, died Thursday, March 31, 2016 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at Sylvan Crossing, Wausau. She was born May 11, 1931 in Iron Mountain, Michigan, daughter of the late Anton and Frances (Kassin) Jermac. She married Earl Thompson in Milwaukee in July 1954. In 1949 Mae graduated from Iron Mountain High School. Mae...
Emil J. Zins
Mar 25, 2016
Emil J. Zins, 91, Wausau, formerly of Mosinee, died Friday, March 25, 2016 under Interim Hospice and Palliative Care at Mountain Terrace Senior Living, Wausau. He was born July 22, 1924 in Mosinee, son of the late Peter and Emily (Smerda) Zins. On September 23, 1947 Emil married Cecelia "Ceil" Krautkramer at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marathon. She survives....
