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.
Loren L. Fraser
Aug 13, 2015
Loren "Brownie" Lee Fraser, 85, Rothschild, died Thursday, August 13, 2015 at his home, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born July 9, 1930 in Mosinee, son of the late Archie and Elsie Fraser. He was a 1948 graduate of Mosinee High School. In October of 1948, Loren started working for American Can and retired in...
Gary Mueller
Aug 12, 2015
Gary (Herm) Mueller, of Wausau passed away on August 12, 2015 at Aspirus Hospice House with his loving family surrounding him. He was the son of Arthur and Geraldine (Holleran) Mueller, they preceded him in death. He is survived and will be sadly missed by his wife Mary (Budreau), sons, Todd (Lisa) and Garth (Darlene Penrose) and grandson, Tyler. Gary...
William R. Rajek
Aug 11, 2015
William (Bill) Rajek, 58, of Wausau, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital surrounded by family after a courageous two year battle with multiple myeloma. He was born July 23, 1957 in Wausau to Raymond and Angeline (Lang) Rajek. At an early age, athletics became an important part of Bill's life. He was a member of...
Peter "Pete" E. Stelmacher
Aug 11, 2015
Peter "Pete" E. Stelmacher, 69, Sayner, formerly of Wausau, died Tuesday, August 11, 2015 under the care of Hospice at his home. He was born December 2, 1945 in Wisconsin Rapids, son of the late Clarence and Effie (Michaelson) Stelmacher. In 1969 he married Kathleen Dehlinger and they later divorced. On January 6, 2001 he married Denise Schwarz (Lemke) in...
Mary I. O' Keefe
Aug 10, 2015
Mary Irene (nee Nosarzewski) O'Keefe, 90, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 10, 2015. Mary was born December 15, 1924 in Chicago, IL to the late Joseph and Irene Nosarzewski. From an early age, Mary was surrounded with music and acting. She and her family would gather to sing and put on plays. We were lucky recently to...
Matthew M. Lannigan
Aug 6, 2015
Matthew M. Lannigan, 33, Oshkosh, passed away Thursday August 6, 2015 in Oshkosh after a courageous, well fought battle against cancer. Matthew was currently three semesters from completion of his Master's Degree from UW Stout, having maintained a 4.0 grade point average throughout his cancer treatments. His positive attitude and bravery in the face of adversity was an inspiration to...
Leon M. Moczarny
Aug 5, 2015
Leon M. Moczarny, 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 under the care of Interim Health Care and Hospice at Stone Crest Nursing Home in Wausau. Leon was born September 24, 1919 to Joseph and Mary (Olichwier) Moczarny in Thorp, Wisconsin. He was the oldest of six children and spent his early years helping on the family farm...
Howard D. Eder
Aug 4, 2015
Howard D. Eder, 84, Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 in Wausau. He was the son of Martin and Viola (Stein) Eder. Howard was born April 14, 1931 in Athens and attended Athens area schools. He married Geraldine Brickheimer on June 16, 1954 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Athens. They owned and operated Athens area school buses...
Shirley Mae Windorski
Aug 2, 2015
Shirley Mae Windorski, 80, Wausau, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2015 at Aspirus Hospice House. She was born May 15, 1935 in Wausau to the late Ferdinand and Helen (Roe) Utecht. She met the love of her life, Clarence, while babysitting his nieces and nephews. Their love lasted for 50 great years together before Clarence passed away. Among Shirley's...
Jeanne Seim
Jul 31, 2015
Jeanne Seim, 70, Weston, died Friday July 31, 2015 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born April 30, 1945, daughter of the late Stanley and Bertha (Groshek) Kole. On April 4, 1964, she married Jerry Seim at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. He survives. Prior to her retirement, Jeanne had served St. Agnes Catholic Church, Weston as Choir Director...
Stephen A. Koppa
Jul 25, 2015
Steve Koppa , 63, of Wausau, Wisconsin, died Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born on May 27, 1952 at St. Mary's Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin to Alex and Vivian Koppa. Steve graduated from Green Bay Southwest High School in 1970 and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from UW Stevens Point...
Joseph A. Nowak
Jul 25, 2015
Joseph A. Nowak, 92, Wausau, died peacefully on the morning of July 25, 2015 at Applegate Terrace. Joseph was born March 9, 1923 in Wausau, son of the late Tony and Helen (Kuharski) Nowak. After the death of his mother when he was a baby, his father married Agnes (Helmaniak) Nowak who raised Joe as her own. He served overseas...
Edward L. Burish
Jul 24, 2015
Edward L. Burish, 82, Wausau, died Friday, July 24, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 14, 1933, in Francis Creek, Wisconsin one of 17 children of the late Edward and Leora (Jost) Burish. He married Mary Jane Blaskowski on October 20, 1956 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives him. Ed was proud to be a...
Judy N. Bentley
Jul 24, 2015
Judy N. Bentley, 57, Kronenwetter, died on Friday, July 24, 2015 at her home. She was born Mach 3, 1958 in Wausau, daughter of the late Harry and Catherine (Soczka) Pospychalla. On September 6, 1986, she married Eugene Bentley at Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. He survives. Judy was currently employed as an administrative secretary for Ministry...
Marilyn F. Whitney
Jul 20, 2015
Marilyn F. Whitney, 87, Wausau, died Monday, July 20, 2015 at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born May 22, 1928 in Bessemer, Mich., daughter of the late Leo and Agda (Nyberg) Mueller. On April 2, 1949, she married James Whitney in Ironwood, Mich. He preceded her in death on...
Edwin Ahrens Sr
Jul 19, 2015
Edwin Ahrens Sr., 96, Wausau, died Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Wellington Place, Wausau. Edwin was born April 27, 1919 in Rib Falls to the late John and Lena (Bonack) Ahrens. On March 29, 1941 he married Virginia Assells in Dubuque, IA. She survives. After graduating from Wausau High School in 1937, Edwin entered the United States Army Airforce and...
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...
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