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.

Donald K. Haydam

Donald K. Haydam

Jun 19, 2015

Donald K. Haydam, 73, Mountain Home, Arkansas, died Friday, June 19, 2015 in Arkansas. He was born January 15, 1942 in Fox Lake, Illinois, son of the late Karl and Lillian (Vogl) Haydam. Donald served as a sergeant in the Army National Guard. He was a heavy equipment operator and a member of Union No. 150. He also owned and...

Dennis G. Konkol

Dennis G. Konkol

Jun 15, 2015

Dennis G. Konkol, 61, died Monday, June 15, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 25, 1953 in Wausau, son of the late Clarence and Lorraine (Langteau) Konkol. On September 11, 1972 he married Diane (Gerstel) at St. Peter Lutheran Church. She preceded him in death. Dennis drove truck and was the recipient of numerous safety awards until...

Donna Stoltz

Donna Stoltz

Jun 14, 2015

Donna Mae Stoltz, 80, Wausau, died Sunday, June 14, 2015 at her home. She was born February 28, 1935 in Wausau, daughter of the late Harold and Viola (Hardt) Kroening. In May of 1954, she married Stanley Stoltz in Redwing, Minn. He preceded her in death on February 2, 2014. Donna was a homemaker, she enjoyed knitting, crocheting and also...

Edward J. Moses Sr

Edward J. Moses Sr

Jun 13, 2015

Edward "Ed" J. Moses Sr., 68, Wausau, died Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 18, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Stanley and Rosella (Smith) Moses. On July 7, 1988, he married Denise LaPointe in Phoenix, Arizona. She survives. Following his marriage, Ed and Denise moved to the Wausau area in 1989...

Bertha Rajek

Bertha Rajek

Jun 11, 2015

Bertha Rajek, 97, Marathon died Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 3, 1918 in Germany, daughter of the late Herman and Bertha (Schoen) Friedrich. On June 28, 1939 she married Frank Rajek at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Edgar. He preceded her in death on June 14, 2004. Bertha worked at Marathon Cheese and also...

Anthony Mcnally

Anthony Mcnally

Jun 10, 2015

Anthony "Tony" McNally, 83, Wausau, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born May 5, 1932 in County Galway, Ireland, son of the late John and Winifred (Daley) McNally. On October 21, 1961, he married JoAnn Jensen in Kankakee, IL. She survives. Among some of...

Allen E. Fitzke

Allen E. Fitzke

Jun 10, 2015

Fitzke, Allen E. Allen "Butch" Fitzke, 67, Wausau, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015 surrounded by his family at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born January 3, 1948 in the Town of Maine, son of the late Elmer and Mildred (Strei) Fitzke. On June 23, 1973, he married Carol Kleinhelter...

Daniel J. Merkes

Daniel J. Merkes

Jun 10, 2015

Daniel J. (Merk) Merkes, 65, Edgar died Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at his home. He was born December 21, 1949 in Wisconsin Rapids, son of Anna (Stini) Merkes, Edgar and the late Norbert Merkes. Daniel worked at the former Edgar Packing Plant for many years and before his retirement he was a yardman at Schueller Company for more than 13...

Simon Bartus

Simon Bartus

Jun 9, 2015

Simon "Sam" Bartus, 93 Wausau died Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on March 24, 1922 in Mosinee son of the late Wojciech & Antonia (Matke) Bartus. Sam enlisted in the Army serving in World War II where he was awarded a Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his combat action. After service Sam was...

Loretta M. Scholl

Loretta M. Scholl

Jun 7, 2015

Loretta M. Scholl, age 94, Weston, joined the rest of her family to be with the Lord on June 7, 2015, following a brief hospitalization at Ministry St. Clare's. Loretta was born November 28, 1920, and was the youngest daughter of Frank and Johanna Scholl, Brokaw, where she resided most of her life. Loretta was best known to all that...

Victor Bielen

Victor Bielen

Jun 7, 2015

Victor Gregory Bielen, 86, Wisconsin Rapids, died Sunday, June 7, 2015 at the Tomah Veterans Center after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's. He was born on January 12, 1928 the son of the late Andrew and Mary (Pronko) Bielen.On October 1, 1955 he was united in marriage to Jane Koss at St. Frances Catholic Church Knowlton. He served in the...

Sally M. Kluck

Sally M. Kluck

Jun 7, 2015

Sally M. Kluck, 67, Wausau, died Sunday June 7, 2015 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston. She was born September 16, 1947, in Sparta, daughter of the late Victor and Fayth (Kuhn) Robison. On August 16, 1969, she married Allen Kluck at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death May 25, 1999. Sally worked with her...

Clara L. Sulzer

Clara L. Sulzer

Jun 5, 2015

Clara L. Sulzer, 92, Marathon, died Friday afternoon, June 5, 2015 at the Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. She was born June 9, 1922, in Marathon, daughter of the late Andrew and Frances Werner. On September 6, 1941 she married the late Wallace Sulzer at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder. He preceded her in death on November 10, 1988. Clara was...

Kimberly Walker-Conley

Kimberly Walker-Conley

Jun 3, 2015

Kimberly Walker-Conley, 40, Land O Lakes, formerly of Athens, died Weds. June 3, 2015 at the Aspirus Hospice House. She was born June 9, 1974, in Hartford, daughter of Caroline (Clough) Walker, Athens and the late John Walker Jr. In recent years, Kim had been employed at the Days Inn and Best Western in Land O Lakes and also with...

Jack Hartman Reichert

Jack Hartman Reichert

Jun 2, 2015

Jack Hartman Reichert, 78, Schofield, died Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a long battle with cancer. He was born May 24, 1937 in Long Beach, California, son of the late Robert and Frances (Hartman) Patrick and was adopted in 1947 by the late Harold Reichert. In 1982 he married Barbara Juedes in Wausau. She survives. Jack...

David A. Schreiner

David A. Schreiner

Jun 2, 2015

David "Dave" A. Schreiner, 58, Wausau, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. He was born May 21, 1957 in Wausau, the son of Andrew and Luella (Janke) Schreiner of Athens. On June 18, 1977, he married Janice Literski at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. She survives. After high school, Dave became self-employed in the logging business for...

Elizabeth A. Foley

Elizabeth A. Foley

May 31, 2015

Elizabeth "Liz" A. Foley, 49, Wausau, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at her home. She was born January 18, 1966 in Milwaukee, daughter of Frances (VanSleet) Foley of Wausau and the late Judge John P. Foley. On January 13, 1989, she married Marc Foley in Rothschild. Liz was a 1984 graduate of D.C.Everest High School....

Timothy J. Rusinek

Timothy J. Rusinek

May 29, 2015

Timothy J. Rusinek, 56, Mosinee, died Friday May 29, 2015 at his home under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice after a three year battle with a rare sarcoma. He was born November 20, 1958, in Chicago, son of the late Edward and Claire (Pagryzinski) Rusinek. On December 28, 1984, he married Linda Filipiak in Knowlton. She survives. Tim...

Jonathan Melvin Wesener

Jonathan Melvin Wesener

May 28, 2015

Jonathan Melvin Wesener, 16, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at his home. He was born February 18, 1999 in Sheboygan, son of Steven and Angela (Costa) Wesener. Jonathan attended Edgar High School and was proud of his number 76 jersey on the football team. He was employed at McDonald's and enjoyed food, skiing, baseball and had a...

David R. Sodke

David R. Sodke

May 28, 2015

David Ronald Sodke, 73, Las Vegas, Nev., died Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Valley Hospital in Las Vegas. He was born February 27, 1942 in Rib Falls, Wis., son of the late Fred and Clara (Jansen) Sodke. David served in the United States Army in Germany. He was a graduate of Marathon High School. For many years, David was employed...

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