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.
Arlene C. Silloway
Dec 12, 2015
Arlene C. Silloway, 78, Stevens Point, died Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Harmony Commons, Stevens Point. She was born September 22, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Franklin and Loretta Hedrick. On April 27, 1956 she married Fred Silloway in Chicago, IL. He preceded her in death. On July 9, 2007 she married Bill Christian in Las Vegas,...
Leo J. Martin
Dec 12, 2015
Leo Joseph Martin, Wausau, 84, died Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau, due to complications from Alzheimer's. He was born December 1, 1931 in Eastman, son of the late William and Loretta (Boylen) Martin. On September 2, 1961, he married Ellen Winter at St. Paul University Catholic Church, Madison. Leo graduated from Seneca High School in 1949...
Geneva B. Endres
Dec 12, 2015
Geneva B. Endres, 85, Marathon, died Saturday, December 12, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon. She was born January 21, 1930 in Wausau, daughter of the late Reinhold and Adela (Schoenherr) Schmidt. On October 18, 1952 she married John Endres Jr. at St. Francis Catholic Church, Merrill. He preceded her...
Richard Donald Czech
Dec 11, 2015
Trusting in his Savior Jesus Christ for his salvation and eagerly anticipating the joy of heaven that awaited him, Richard "Dick" Donald Czech, 83, Athens, left this world on Friday, December 11, 2015 at Continental Manor Golden Living Center in Abbotsford. He was born May 6, 1932 in the town of Hamburg, son of the late Henry and Katharine (Dorn)...
Carol T. Imhoff
Dec 10, 2015
Carol Imhoff, 82, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Stoney River Memory Care, Marshfield. Caroline "Carol" Theresa Imhoff was born in Marshfield on January 26, 1933 to the late Henry and Martha (Drexler) Imhoff. She was the oldest of six children. Her parents moved to Laona, Wisc. shortly after and lived there until she was 11 years old...
Arlene C. Balch
Dec 9, 2015
Arlene C. Balch, 87, of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau, Wisc. Born August 20, 1928 in Elmhurst, Ill., she was the daughter of the late Edward and Marguerite (Klima) Carstens. She married James L. "Jim" Balch on June 17, 1951, and they lived most of their lives in Madison....
Ervin A. Guralski
Dec 8, 2015
Ervin A. Guralski, 86, Marshfield went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. He was born May 20, 1929 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Walter and Clara (Wojciechowski) Guralski. On November 12, 1949, he married Veronica Literski at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. Ervin worked at Anderson Brothers in Wausau as a...
Frank V. Weiler
Dec 8, 2015
Frank V. Weiler, 92, Athens, died Tuesday December 8, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 10, 1923, in Athens, son of the late Anton and Amelia (Lavicka) Weiler. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War. Frank was involved with the Army Corps of Engineers in Iceland and Alaska rebuilding air strips...
Michael J. Brodjieski
Dec 6, 2015
Michael J. Brodjieski, 59, Wausau, died Sunday December 6, 2015, cared for by his family, which enabled him to pass in peace, at home, where he wanted to be. He was born March 14, 1956, in Wausau, son of the late Felix and Joanne (Martin) Brodjieski. Mike's entire career was spent working with granite. For 22 years he worked for...
Edward "Jack" J. Thorn
Dec 6, 2015
Edward "Jack" Thorn, 73, Wausau, died Sunday, December 6, 2015 at home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born January 3, 1942 in Wausau, son of the late Glen and Margaret (Schisel) Thorn. On December 15, 1962, he married Sandra Roeder in Reno, Nevada. She survives. Jack retired from GTE after many years of...
Beverly Ann Strasser
Dec 5, 2015
Beverly Ann (Punke) Strasser, 67, Wausau, enjoyed every minute of life, not even the cancer would discourage her. When she passed on Saturday, December 5, 2015 in Las Vegas, her last prayers were for her family and friends to also enjoy every minute of life. She was born July 1, 1948, daughter of the late Arnold and Mabel (Pilgrim) Punke....
Florence "Mousie" Denfeld
Dec 1, 2015
Florence "Mousie" M. Denfeld, 76, Edgar, died Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 6, 1939 in Rib Falls, daughter of the late Richard and Dorothy (Krueger) Wendt. On May 5, 1962 she married Harold Denfeld in Wausau. He preceded her in death on October 20, 2003. Florence worked as a CNA for many years...
Jonas D. Dorzok
Dec 1, 2015
Jonas D. Dorzok, 39, died unexpectedly Tuesday, December 1, 2015. He was born June 30, 1976 in Wausau, son of Gerold and Yvonne (Krebsbach) Dorzok. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau. Rev. Joy Nelson-Jeffers will officiate. Friends may call Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of services all at...
Eugene J. Drewek
Dec 1, 2015
Eugene J. Drewek, 84, Wausau died Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at his home. He was born May 28, 1931 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Frank and Victoria (Lenard) Drewek. On October 1, 1952 he married Mabel Dorfschmidt at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. She survives. Eugene was a dairy farmer in the town of Rietbrock for...
Carol M. Zinkowich
Nov 30, 2015
Carol Mae Zinkowich, 82, Athens died Monday, November 30, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau with all of her children by her side. She was born June 6, 1933 in the town of Goodrich, daughter of the late Henry and Elsie (Harmel) Bergmann. On September 12, 1953 she married John...
Irma J. Wilde
Nov 27, 2015
Irma J. Wilde, 90, Wausau, died Friday November 27, 2015 at Aspirus Hospice House. She was born March 2, 1925, in Marathon, daughter of the late Alex Sr. and Adelia (Kopf) Baumann. On June 9, 1948, she was united in marriage to Alvin Wilde at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death July 28, 2009. Irma attended...
Ruth A. J. Disbrow
Nov 26, 2015
Ruth A. J. Disbrow, 94, Wausau, was born into eternal life on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at Wausau Manor, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She is reunited with the love of her life, her husband, Henry. Ruth resided at Wausau Manor since December of 2014. She was born September 17, 1921 in Wausau, the daughter...
Patricia J. Erdmann
Nov 26, 2015
Patricia J. Erdmann, age 83, of Weston passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at her daughter's home with her loving family by her side. A memorial visitation and service celebrating her life will be held from Noon until time of services at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau. As...
Edward T. Kent
Nov 23, 2015
Edward T. Kent, age 88 of Wausau, passed away on Monday, November 23 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a courageous four year battle with cancer. Edward was born July 8, 1927 in Chicago, IL. Being from Chicago, he was a devoted Cubs, Bears, and Blackhawks fan. Ed served in the United States Army Air Corps and received an honorable discharge...
Kim M. Vonnahme
Nov 22, 2015
Kim M. Vonnahme, 47, Wausau, died Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, following a year long battle with cancer. She was born February 12, 1968 in Guthrie Center, Iowa, daughter of Mary (Lammers) Vonnahme of Huxley, Iowa and the late Wayne Vonnahme. Kim graduated from Northeast Missouri State University in May of 1990. Following her graduation, she began...
