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.
John E. Putzbach
Jul 17, 2015
John E. "Putz" Putzbach, 75, Wausau, passed away Friday, July 17 in the presence of his loving sisters under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Evergreen Place, Wausau, after a brave three year battle with frontotemporal dementia. He was born August 20, 1939, son of the late Arthur and Dorothy (Lang) Putzbach...
Dennis J. Gertschen
Jul 15, 2015
Dennis "Abie" J. Gertschen, 84, Marathon, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 12, 1931 in Wausau, son of the late Frank J. and Molly (Seubert) Gertschen of Marathon. On October 14, 1954, he married Jacqueline Mullen at Holy Name Catholic Church in Wausau. She survives. In his younger years, many...
Edward F. Wirkus
Jul 13, 2015
Ed Wirkus, 97, Edgar, died July 13, 2015. He was born July 10, 1918 in the town of Frankfort, son of the late Frank and Rose (Goldbach) Wirkus. On June 5, 1948 he married Clara Mroczenski at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. She preceded him in death on September 6, 2010. Ed was a devout Catholic who prayed the rosary...
Willard A. Block
Jul 12, 2015
Willard A. Block, 91, Wausau, died Sunday, July 12, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 8, 1923 in the Town of Maine, son of the late Fred and Viola (Krueger) Block. On June 11, 1949, he married Ardell Woller in the Town of Berlin. She preceded him in death on August 28, 1986. Willard worked at Prehn...
Marion Geier
Jul 11, 2015
Marion (Fell) Geier passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Marion was born on September 7, 1922 to Alice and Robert Fell. She married George Geier on October 26, 1946 and they made their home in the Town of Stettin. They were married 65 years. Marion's delightful smile and bubbling personality were infectious. She...
Leona B. Haase
Jul 9, 2015
Leona B. Haase, 84, Schofield, died Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born October 16, 1930 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Leslie and Helen (Magrecke) Wadinski. On November 26, 1949 she married Andrew Haase in Milwaukee. He survives. Leona was a homemaker and worked in retail at the Fair Store, Fashion Store, JC...
Patricia T. Eckardt
Jul 4, 2015
Patricia "Pat" Eckardt, 80, town of Maine, died Saturday, July 4, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 27, 1935 in Wausau, daughter of the late Frank and Charlotte (Stubinski) Bychinski. On October 10, 1953 she married John "Jack" Eckardt at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Patsy worked at Wausau Insurance for a few years and...
Dawn M. Olson
Jul 4, 2015
Dawn M. Olson, 54, Wausau died Saturday, July 4, 2015 surrounded by loving family and friends at Aspirus Wausau Hospital which she was admitted to that day. She was born June 8, 1961 Memorial Hospital in Medford, daughter of Eugene and Judy (Brink) Olson, Medford. Dawn graduated from Medford Senior High School in 1979. She continued her education at North...
Helen A. Berens
Jun 30, 2015
Helen A. Berens, 91, Marathon, died Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born July 17, 1923 in Rothiemay, Montana, daughter of the late Adolph and Emma (Hassebrock) Miessner. On December 5, 1941, she married Norbert Berens in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on November...
Donald J. Wisnewski
Jun 29, 2015
Donald J. Wisnewski, 86, Edgar died at his home on Monday, June 29, 2015 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice, surrounded by his wife, son, and sister. He was born April 18, 1929 in Poniatowski, son of the late Joseph and Regina (Myszka) Wisnewski. On May 29, 1954 he married Jean Rusch at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski....
Eleanor Elaine Kannenberg
Jun 28, 2015
Eleanor Elaine Kannenberg, 74, Wausau, died Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 25, 1941 in Ringle, daughter of the late Kermit and Sophie (Koch) Marten. On May 21, 1960 she married Robert Kannenberg at St. Stephen Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, Gail (John) Kannenberg-Narlock, Mike (LaVonne) Kannenberg, Terry...
Grace R. Schilling
Jun 28, 2015
Grace R. Schilling, 97, Marathon, died peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2015 surrounded by family at Hospice House, Wausau, having never lost her ability to share a smile. She was born April 13, 1918 in Halder, daughter of the late Edward H. and Katherine (Streveler) McHugh. On June 24, 1944 she married Luke Schilling at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder....
Michael D. Nowak
Jun 27, 2015
Michael D. Nowak, 90, town of Cassel, went home to God on Saturday, June 27, 2015. He was born July 8, 1924 in Cassel, son of the late Michael Sr. and Mary (Semski) Nowak. For 52 years, Mike was an auctioneer, which would have surprised most that met him as he was a man of few words. That being said,...
Francis C. Schreiner
Jun 27, 2015
Francis C. Schreiner, 85, Edgar, died Saturday, June 27, 2015 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice, at his home. He was born March 13, 1930 in Athens, son of the late Charles and Loretta (Rogstad) Schreiner. On June 6, 1956 he married MaryAnne Leick in Stratford. She survives. Francis operated a dairy farm and also sold seed corn...
John Frahm
Jun 25, 2015
John "Hunts" H. Frahm, 95, of Wausau died Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. John was born October 19, 1919 in the Town of Bern, WI, son of the late George and Anna (Klien) Frahm Growing up in rural Wisconsin and being part of a large family John worked hard as a youth and acquired many skills which...
Dana G. Modrzejewski
Jun 24, 2015
Dana G. Modrzejewski, 49, Wausau, died Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 6, 1965 in Madison, daughter of the late Dave and Shirley (Adams) Woller. For the past 27 years Dana was employed at Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork. Dana is survived by her son, Troy (Nicholle) Modrzejewski, Wausau, grandson, Leeum, four sisters, Robin (Sandy)...
Bruce P. Kufahl
Jun 23, 2015
Bruce P. Kufahl, age 70, passed away June 23, 2015 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota after a long debilitating illness. Bruce was born January 7, 1945 in Wausau, to the late Irven and Dorothea Kufahl. He grew up in the Wausau area, and said his life really began when he met his wife Donna and married her on...
Muriel Georgia Berghammer
Jun 22, 2015
Muriel Georgia Berghammer, 89, Wausau, died June 22, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 17, 1925, in the Town of Halsey, the fourth of eleven children born to George and Lillian (Marth) Hopperdietzel. On February 2, 1946, Muriel married Gilbert Berghammer at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wausau. Together, they had seven children. He preceded her in...
Sylvia M. Opichka
Jun 22, 2015
Sylvia M. Opichka, 95, Wausau died Monday, June 22, 2015 at Our House Assisted Living, Wausau. She was born April 20, 1920 in Wausau, daughter of the late William and Mary (Hosenfugel) Buchberger. On November 9, 1940 she married Romeo Opichka at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on July 26, 2007. After Sylvia raised her...
David "Cowboy" Moll
Jun 22, 2015
David "Cowboy" K. Moll, 68, Wausau, died Monday, June 22, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital due to cardiac arrest. He was born August 8, 1946 in Wausau, son of the late Fred and Emma (Gill) Moll. On April 18, 1970 he married Doreen Rhyner at St. John Lutheran Church, Dancy. She survives. David worked at Weston and Wausau Homes and...
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