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.

Marion Geier

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

Subscribe

To Email Notifications

Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. You may unsubscribe at any time.

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.