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.
Gary "Chief" Reetz
Jan 8, 2016
Gary "Chief" R. Reetz, 67, Wausau, died Friday, January 8, 2016 with family at his side at Hospice House, Wausau. He was born September 17, 1948 in Wausau, son of the late Lawrence and Ruth (Schubring) Reetz. On June 27, 1970 he married Kathleen Wood at Our Savior's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Gary graduated from Wausau Senior High in 1967. He...
Patricia E. Edgecomb
Jan 6, 2016
Patricia E. Edgecomb, 61, Wausau, died Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 22, 1954 in Racine, daughter of the late Jack Marsh and Betty (Olesen) Marsh. On December 26, 1999 she married Richard Edgecomb in Whidbey Island, Washington. Patricia served her country in the United States Army, worked for the Department of Defense, Department...
Phyllis C. Wielock
Jan 6, 2016
Phyllis C. Wielock, 80, town of Cassel, died Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, under the care of Aseracare Hospice. She was born September 28, 1935 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Alex and Clara (Szymanski) Lepak. On November 13, 1954, she married George Wielock at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. He...
Jack P. Knauf
Dec 31, 2015
Jack P. Knauf, 78, Marathon, died Thursday December 31, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 6, 1937, in Marathon, son of the late Jacob and Marie (Ritger) Knauf. Prior to his retirement, Jack was a dairy farmer his entire working life. Jack was a longtime volunteer at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. Jack was a member of St....
Shirley E. Seefeldt
Dec 30, 2015
Shirley E. Seefeldt, 51, Schofield, died Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. She was born November 30, 1964 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Thomas Seefeldt of Schofield and the late Lois (Schultz) Seefeldt. Shirley worked in the Medical Records Department at Marshfield Clinic for many years. Among some of her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed crafts, sudoku...
Dale Baumann
Dec 30, 2015
Dale Walter John Baumann, 60, Town of Berlin, was called to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. He was born January 18, 1955, son of the late Walter H. and Fern M. (Belanger) Baumann. On May 14, 1988 he married Sarah Henke. She survives. Dale graduated in 1973 from Wausau West High School. He worked as a welder...
Sallie L. Deer
Dec 28, 2015
Sallie L. Deer, 83, Wausau died Monday, December 28, 2015 at Stoney River Rehab, Weston. She was born December 30, 1931 in Butler Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Edward and Edith (Gold) Myers. On October 14, 1950 she married William Deer in Indianapolis. He preceded her in death on December 17, 2000. Sallie worked as a CNA in her earlier...
Joan L. Diedrich
Dec 27, 2015
Joan L. Diedrich, 74, Athens, died Sunday, December 27, 2015, at her home. She was born April 10, 1941, in Medford, daughter of the late LeRoy and Kathryn (Westrich) Deml. On October 17, 1959, she married Raymond Diedrich. He survives. Joan was a homemaker who enjoyed decorating her home for the holidays, Christmas was her favorite. She was an excellent...
Kevin J. Arps
Dec 24, 2015
Kevin J. Arps, 56, Wausau, died Thursday, December 24, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 18, 1959, in Wausau, son of Louis Arps, Wausau, and the late June (Giese) Arps. Kevin (also known to many as "Louie") was a 1977 graduate of Wausau East High School and began his working career with LeFEBURE, before starting up his...
Edward G. Mccarthy
Dec 23, 2015
Edward G. McCarthy, 78, died Wednesday, December 23, 2015 under the care of Theda Care Hospice at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King. He was born October 29, 1937 in Stevens Point, son of the late Steven and Martha (Koss) McCarthy. Ed served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed his job as a truck driver and was...
Dolores I. Heindl
Dec 23, 2015
Dolores I. Heindl, 86, Marathon went to be with her Lord and Savior on her birthday, Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born December 23, 1929 in Wausau, daughter of the late George and Mina (Holseth) Zweck. On May 30, 1951 she married Joseph...
Richard H. Adams
Dec 22, 2015
Richard H. Adams, 86, Wausau, died Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 10, 1929 in Athens, son of the late Frank and Agnes (Fink) Adams. On September 16, 1950 he married Rosella Kaldunski in Athens. She preceded him in death on December 5, 2009. Richard served his country in the United States Army from...
Mali Lao
Dec 22, 2015
Mali Lao, 48, Weston, died Tuesday Dec. 22, 2015 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born August 10, 1967, in Laos, daughter of the late Chu Lay Lao and May Vang Lao. Survivors include one son, Kou Vue, Weston, siblings, Matha Lao, Milwaukee, Lue Lao, Milwaukee, Chue Lao, Milwaukee, Tia Lao, San Francisco and Bee Lao, Fresno, Cal. Funeral...
John A. Kosobucki
Dec 22, 2015
John A. Kosobucki, 92, Madison, formerly of Weston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Capitol Lakes Terraces, Madison. John was an insurance adjuster and co-owner of Meyer-Peterson Adjustment Company in Wausau. He was a proud graduate of Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy and served as an officer in World War II. John was also a past member...
Raymond Kirschhoffer
Dec 20, 2015
Ray Kirschhoffer, 89, departed on December 20, 2015 at the Rennes Center, in Weston, Wisconsin, with family members close by. Ray was born February 20, 1926, in Mutzig, France, the son of Charles and Elisa Kirschhoffer. He is survived by his loving wife Marilyn, his children, Mark (Pat) Kirschhoffer, Jill (Jay) Punzenberger, Peter (Linda Cleghorn) Kirschhoffer, Jon (Kris) Kirschhoffer and...
Wayne H. Utecht
Dec 19, 2015
Wayne H. Utecht, 79, of Brokaw passed away December 19 at Aspirus Hospital. For nearly three months he bravely fought the complications from a fall suffered on October 5th. Wayne was born on April 27, 1936, in Wausau, the son of Harry and Amanda (Krueger) Utecht. He was raised in Brokaw and never lived anywhere else. He began his career...
Deloris M. Kohnke
Dec 18, 2015
Deloris M. Kohnke, 82, Rothschild, died Friday, December 18, 2015 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born December 15, 1933 in Eau Claire, daughter of the late Hjalmer and Norma (Link) Lien. On October 18, 1958 she married Douglas Kohnke in Chippewa Falls. He preceded her in death on October 6, 2006. For more than 25 years, Deloris...
Donald F. Franke
Dec 18, 2015
Donald F. Franke, 87, Marathon died Friday, December 18, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon. Don was born April 1, 1927 in Marathon, son of the late Gustave and Catherine (Volhard) Franke. For more than 26 years Don was an English/History teacher for the Stratford High School. As an active...
Eugene C. Teresinski
Dec 16, 2015
Eugene C. Teresinski, 86, Athens, died Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born June 15, 1929 in the Town of Rietbrock, son of the late John Jr. and Frances (Trawicki) Teresinski. On June 11, 1955, he married Elizabeth Sczygelski in Merrill. She survives. Eugene lived most of his life as a dairy farmer in...
Jacalyn "Jackie" M. Schoeder
Dec 13, 2015
Jacalyn M. "Jackie" Schoeder, 64, Wausau died Sunday, December 13, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born January 25, 1951 in Wausau, daughter of the late Adolph and Dorothy (Schreiber) Bittner. On September 30, 2000 she married George Schoeder in Wausau. He preceded her in death on July 20, 2013....
