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.

Daniel M. Grendzinski

Daniel M. Grendzinski

Nov 9, 2015

Daniel M. Grendzinski, 45, Athens, died Monday, November 9, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 1, 1969 in Wausau, son of Leon and Elizabeth (Hartl) Grendzinski. Daniel worked as a cheesemaker at Rondele Foods for 15 years. Like most born and bred Wisconsinites, he was an avid Packer fan and felt at home outdoors. His passions included...

Roy "Buzz" Smith

Roy "Buzz" Smith

Nov 9, 2015

Roy "Buzz" R. Smith, 81, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2015 at his home. He was born September 8, 1934 in Presque Isle, son of the late Roy and Dorothy (Girsch) Smith. On November 16, 1985, he married Sandy Bauman. She preceded him in death on January 15, 2014. Roy served his country in the United States...

Marion V. Lenard

Marion V. Lenard

Nov 8, 2015

Marion V. Lenard, 91, of Wausau, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau, surrounded by family. She was born July 22, 1924 in Wausau, daughter of the late Frank and Adeline (Fuhrman) Splettstozer. She married Joseph Lenard on June 18, 1949. He died July 3, 1999, shortly after their 50th wedding anniversary. Marion was a...

Christine Lynn Quandt

Christine Lynn Quandt

Nov 8, 2015

Christine Lynn Quandt, 51, died Sunday, November 8, 2015. She was born July 20, 1964 in Rhinelander. Christine lived for simplicity, found relaxation by water, fresh air kept her stirring when all else failed. The world was blessed to have met such a beautiful woman who left us too soon, a cut never to heal. She will always stay with...

Jeanette M. Stencil

Jeanette M. Stencil

Nov 7, 2015

Jeanette "Jan" M. Stencil, 73, Weston died Saturday, November 7, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born September 5, 1942 in Wausau, daughter of the late Anthony and Adeline (Switalski) Stencil. She married Joe Toth and together they had three children, Mike, Jim, and Debbie. Jan always filled...

Gilbert "Gilly" Debroux

Gilbert "Gilly" Debroux

Nov 3, 2015

Gilbert "Gilly" DeBroux, 88, Wausau, died Tuesday November 3, 2015 at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Schofield. He was born May 31, 1927, in Phlox, son of the late Andrew and Appolonia (VonBoxtel) DeBroux. Gilbert was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. On October 18, 1947, he married Eileen Robinson at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Phlox, after his return from military service....

Carl H. Yessa

Carl H. Yessa

Nov 2, 2015

Carl H. Yessa, 96, Schofield, died Monday, November 2, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 12, 1919 in the town of Johnson, son of the late Louis and Alvina (Neuenfeldt) Yessa. On November 20, 1943, he married Alma Ann Stark in Edgar. She preceded him in death on September 10, 1999. In his younger years, Carl worked...

Lucille C. Bull

Lucille C. Bull

Nov 2, 2015

Lucille C. Bull, (nee Woydt) formerly of Greenfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 2, 2015 at the age of 96. Lucille was born in the town of Lake to the late Walter and Elsie (Paetzke) Woydt. Beloved wife of the late Oscar Bull. Loving mother of Sheryl (Ronald) Klug. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and...

Alvina M. Fons

Alvina M. Fons

Oct 30, 2015

Alvina M. Fons, 95, died Friday, October 30, 2015 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born October 29, 1920 in Hatley, daughter of the late Joseph and Clara (Novake) Miller. On October 18, 1939 she married Edward Fons at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. He preceded her in death on February 13, 2001. Alvina spent her lifetime working...

Kenneth A. Behnke

Kenneth A. Behnke

Oct 30, 2015

Kenneth A. Behnke, 57, of Edgar, died Friday, October 30, 2015, unexpectedly at his home. He was born January 8, 1958 in Wausau son of the late Eugene and Donna (Dehnel) Behnke. Kenny was an extremely hard working man, well known and loved by many, many people. As the owner and operator of Behnke Trucking, his most enjoyable times were...

Donald E. Peterson

Donald E. Peterson

Oct 26, 2015

Donald E. Peterson, 84, Wausau, died Monday October 26, 2015, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 23, 1930, in Essex, Montana, son of the late Winton and Etta (Collette) Peterson. On September 1, 1956, he married Jan Shebelski at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. She survives. Don was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the Mortuary...

Alan B. Pasnecker

Alan B. Pasnecker

Oct 24, 2015

Alan B. Pasnecker, 58, Wausau died Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 7, 1957 in Wausau, son of the late Charles and Shirley (Pophal) Pasnecker. On December 18, 1981 he married Karen Webster in Wausau. She survives. Alan was a supervisor brick layer for more than 37 years at M. Lukas Company. He enjoyed...

Gladys M. Gibberd

Gladys M. Gibberd

Oct 23, 2015

Gladys M. Gibberd, 84, Wausau died Friday, October 23, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 19, 1931 in Poniatowski, daughter of the late Lawrence and Lydia (Rauen) Bradfish. On August 20, 1955 she married Wayne Gibberd at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. In her earlier years Gladys stayed at home and raised her four children....

Albert B. Filtz Jr

Albert B. Filtz Jr

Oct 19, 2015

Albert "Al" B. Filtz Jr., 67, Schofield, died Monday, October 19, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital following a brief illness. He was born May 28, 1948 in Stevens Point, son of the late Albert Sr. and Julia (Bogusiewicz) Filtz. On November 27, 1976, he married the love of his life Mary Sue Trierweiler at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She...

Charles "Doug" Asmundsen

Charles "Doug" Asmundsen

Oct 19, 2015

Charles "Doug" Douglas Asmundsen, 79, of 1901 N. 3rd St., Wausau, died Monday, October 19, 2015. Doug was born June 2, 1936 in Rhinelander, son of the late Roy and Goldie Asmundsen. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Darlene, a daughter, Cheryl, a son-in-law, Gordie, a brother, Roy and three sisters, Joyce, Arlene and Dorothy. He is...

Debra J. Krebsbach

Debra J. Krebsbach

Oct 17, 2015

Debra "Debbie" Jean (Stanton) Krebsbach, 58, Edgar, Wis. died Saturday, October 17, 2015 surrounded by her family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 4, 1957 in Mauston, Wis., the daughter of Robert and Ruthanne (Mauer) Stanton. Debbie graduated from Mauston High School in 1975 and attended college in Eau Claire, Wis. She later married Timothy Cook from Mauston...

Ellen M. Fuenger

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

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

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

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...

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