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.
Harold "Butch" Wenzel
Mar 25, 2016
Harold "Butch" Wenzel, 87, Wausau died Friday, March 25, 2016 at North Central Health Care Center-Gardenside Crossing, Wausau. He was born August 8, 1928 in Marshfield, son of the late Albert and Myrtle (Zielsdorf) Wenzel. On July 29, 1950 he married Bernice "Bunny" Melchior at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on July 28, 2008. Butch was...
Alice M. Sillars
Mar 24, 2016
Alice M. Sillars, 80, Schofield, died Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born July 8, 1935 in Chicago, to the late Edward and Lillian (Knaak) Bishop. On March 19, 1955 she married Franklin Sillars in Wausau. He preceded her in death on February 16, 1999. Alice was a homemaker and proudly raised her five children. She...
Marvin L. Lemmer
Mar 24, 2016
Marvin "Marv" L. Lemmer, 65, Marathon died Thursday, March 24, 2016 at his home. He was born April 19, 1950 in Wausau, son of the late Aloys and Francis (Hornung) Lemmer. On June 19, 1971 he married Janet M. Johnson at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. For more than 43 years Marv was a production foreman at Regal...
Debra A. Salber
Mar 23, 2016
Debra "Debbie" A. Salber, 53, Marathon died Wednesday, March 23, 2016 peacefully at her home after battling cancer. She was born September 2, 1962 to Stanley Laszewski and Judy Wilson in Rhinelander. On November 5, 1982 she married David Salber at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Debbie was a fun loving adventurous woman. She loved spending time outdoors...
Anna T. Merkes
Mar 22, 2016
Anna T. Merkes of Edgar died Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at the Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau. She was born May 3, 1919 in Wood County, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Dieringer) Stini. On May 3, 1948 she married Norbert Merkes at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Bakerville. He preceded her in death on December 29, 2012. Anna was...
Marvin E. Venzke
Mar 22, 2016
Marvin E. Venzke, 80, Athens, passed away peacefully at Golden Living Center Continental Manor in Abbotsford on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. Marvin was born in the town of Holton on November 27, 1935 to Henry and Elsie (Denzine) Venzke. On June 29, 1963, he married Nathlie Schmitt at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens. Marvin served his country in the United States...
Carol Ann Behr
Mar 21, 2016
Carol A. Behr, 53, Wausau, died Monday, March 21, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 12, 1962 in Tomahawk, the daughter of Anna (Haisan) Clevenger of Wausau and the late Henry Clevenger. On September 6, 1985, she married John Behr in Wausau. He preceded her in death on October 29, 2004. Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed...
Laurie Ann Bong
Mar 20, 2016
Laurie Ann Bong, 52, Wausau, died Sunday, March 20, 2016 in Wausau. She was born September 9, 1963 in Wausau, the daughter of Elmer Modrzejewski of Wausau and the late Eleanor (Kittle) Modrzejewski. Laurie had a heart of gold and was always willing to help those in need. Survivors include two sons, Cody Modrzejewski, Mosinee and Cory Modrzejewski, Wausau; three...
Dorothy M. Murkowski
Mar 18, 2016
Dorothy M. Murkowski, 84, Athens, died Friday, March 18, 2016 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Center, Colby, surrounded by family. She was born September 28, 1931 in Poniatowski, youngest child of late John and Angeline (Writz) Literski. On April 18, 1951 she married Howard Murkowski in Poniatowski. He preceded her in death on...
Sandy L. Inman
Mar 17, 2016
Sandy L. Inman, 56, Hatley died Thursday, March 17, 2016 at St. Clares Hospital, Weston. She was born August 7, 1959 in Rockland, Michigan, daughter of the late Gordon and Nannette (Gagnon) Seid. On August 18, 1979 she married Clint Inman at Pine Lake Lutheran Church, Conover. He survives. For many years Sandy worked at Sears in the appliance department....
Joan S. Pierce
Mar 16, 2016
Joan S. Pierce, 64, of Wausau, Wisconsin, formerly of Moline, Illinois, died Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. Visitation is 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday in the Horizon Room at Trimble Funeral Home at Trimble Pointe, 701 12th Street, Moline. A family led memorial service will follow at 4:30 p.m., after which friends are invited to join...
Dale C. Bouvat
Mar 16, 2016
Dale Bouvat, 63, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 8, 1952 in Wausau, son of the late John and Alice (Koch) Bouvat. Survivors include his wife, Julie Bouvat, Rothschild, his children, Leah (Chad) Pester, Jacksonville, Florida and Sarah (fiancAC. Will McCollum) Bouvat, Green Bay,...
Sharon "Shisha" Lee Meyer
Mar 13, 2016
Sharon "Shisha" Lee Meyer (Litzer), age 78, Wausau, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Gardenside Crossing, North Central Health Care Facility, Wausau. Her final days and hours were spent surrounded by her loving family and friends. Sharon had suffered through many years of Alzheimer's disease. Sharon was born on June 2, 1937 in Wausau to Thomas Litzer Jr....
Patrick W. Dennison
Mar 10, 2016
Patrick W. Dennison, 43, died Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Opportunity Inc. in Wausau. He was born August 25, 1972 in Wausau, son of Ginger (Hollman) Dennison and son of Wayne Dennison. Patrick enjoyed watching softball games at Kelly Club, taking walks with friends, driving tractor and backhoe with his uncle Lenny and playing cribbage and sheepshead with his buddies,...
Otto "Hunce" Grosskreutz
Mar 7, 2016
Otto "Hunce" Grosskreutz passed away at the age of 78 on March 7 at home. Otto was born on September 17, 1936 to Otto and Ester Rachu Grosskreutz. He married Susan Marzynski on March 28, 1978. Otto was preceded in death by his parents and brother Gordon. His siblings include Virginia Hierlmeier-Oregon, Lucina Punke-Madison, Vernice Engeseth-Deforest and LaVern Grosskreutz-Milwaukee. Otto...
James E. Piaszak
Mar 6, 2016
James "Jimmy" Piaszak, 78, Wausau died Sunday, March 6, 2016 at his home. He was born October 24, 1937 in Wausau, son of the late Eugene and Leona (Krejci) Piaszak. For many years Jimmy worked in the maintenance department at Wausau Homes until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, going out for a cup of coffee and he loved to drive...
Tami Enquist
Mar 4, 2016
Tami M. Enquist, 38, Wausau, passed away in her sleep on Friday, March 4, 2016. She was born July 1, 1977 in Wild Rose, Wisconsin. On October 8, 2005, she married Eric Enquist at The Shepherd's House in Wausau. Tami was a loving and vibrant person. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her children and...
Lester G. Viergutz
Feb 29, 2016
Lester "Les" G. Viergutz, 86, Wausau, died Monday, February 29, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 30, 1930 in Wausau, son of the late Raymond and Anna (Gritzmacher) Viergutz. In 1954 he married Delores Hartwig in Wausau. She preceded him in death on August 29, 2003. Les served his country in the United States Army and was...
Jerry J. Kocik
Feb 26, 2016
Jerry J. Kocik, 69, Wausau died Friday, February 26, 2016 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born January 29, 1947 in Wausau, son of the late Frank and Dorothy (Martin) Kocik. On September 8, 1979 he married Candy Chilsen at First English Lutheran Church, Wausau. She survives. Jerry...
Lynn E. Gelhar
Feb 25, 2016
Lynn Gelhar, age 58, of Weston, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016 after a short battle with lung cancer. She leaves behind her husband Thomas Gelhar, daughters Jessica Gelhar and Stephanie (Justin) Bradfish, and 1-year old grandson Jackson Thomas Bradfish. Lynn was born on October 27, 1957 in Wausau to Robert and Jean (Laack) Ebert, who predeceased her. She...
