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.
Linda Opperman
May 3, 2015
Linda E. Opperman, 63, Wausau died Sunday, May 3, 2015 at North Central Health Care Wausau. She was born September 12, 1951 in Queens, New York, daughter of the late Arthur and Ida (Woizeschke) Opperman. Linda lived at Jelinek Apartments and Circle of Love Group Home. She attended Aurora Day Services where she played Connect Four and enjoyed outings with...
Phyllis M. Pawlowski
May 2, 2015
Phyllis M. Pawlowski, 67, Athens, died Saturday, May 2, 2015 in the town of Johnson as a result of an accident. She was born January 14, 1948 in Wausau, daughter of the late Harvey and Viola (Reimer) Krueger. On September 6, 1969, she married David Pawlowski at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He survives. Phyllis was currently working at Marathon...
Dorothy A. Betzner
May 1, 2015
Dorothy A. Betzner, 80, peacefully went to eternal rest, Friday, May 1, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 4, 1934 in Colby, daughter of the late Bernard and Elizabeth (Sterzinger) Dahlke. On September 1, 1956 she married Franklin Betzner in Edgar. He preceded her in death on April 9, 1984. Dorothy enjoyed crocheting, gardening, word search, reading,...
Laura E. Thornewell
Apr 29, 2015
Laura E. Thornewell, 90, Wausau, died Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 23, 1924 in Birnamwood, daughter of the late Ernest and Ella (Reiter) Prahl. On December 30, 1945 she married Joseph Thornewell in Birnamwood. He preceded her in death on August 15, 2011. Laura enjoyed gardening, sewing, knitting and baking, especially cookies. Her...
Lisa A. Holeton
Apr 28, 2015
Lisa Ann (Gizmo) Holeton, 47, died Tuesday April 28, 2015 after a long battle with Huntington's Disease/Chorea at Good Samaritan Society Special Care Center, Robbinsdale, MN. She was born September 22, 1967 in Appleton, WI. She attended school in Appleton where she graduated from high school. During her summers while in high school, she participated in Youth Conservation Camps throughout...
Gerald D. Stange
Apr 26, 2015
Gerald "Jerry" D. Stange, 63, Athens, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 4, 1952 in Wausau, the son of Marcella (Bergmann) Stange of Athens and the late Donald Stange. Jerry attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned both a Bachelor Degree and Law Degree. Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed...
Frances Buehler
Apr 25, 2015
Frances "Faye" Buehler, 92, passed peacefully, in her daughters' arms, April 25, 2015, at the Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was blessed to be surrounded with the souls of her husband Earl, daughter Judy, & grand-daughter Carley, to take her home, to meet her Lord and the Blessed Virgin Mary, whom she loved and praised deeply. Faye was born July...
Thomas J. Wesolowski
Apr 25, 2015
Thomas J. Wesolowski, 73, Edgar, died Saturday April 25, 2015 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born September 8, 1941, in Wausau, son of the late Stanley Sr. and Rose (Feltzkowski) Wesolowski. On September 29, 1962, he married Merceda Lipinski at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. She survives. Thomas attended Technical College in Wausau and worked as a machinist...
Leona Mullen
Apr 25, 2015
Leona Mullen, 97, Marathon died Saturday, April 25, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon. She was born April 3, 1918 in the town of Marathon, daughter of the late John and Josephine (Starzinski) Piekarski. On May 9, 1936 she married Joseph Mullen at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded...
Myron Michlig
Apr 23, 2015
Myron "Mick" Michlig, 79, Wausau, died Thursday, April 23, 2015 after a courageous journey with Alzheimer's at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 21, 1935 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Alex and Dorothy (Koppa) Michlig. Myron attended St. Michael Catholic School and graduated from Wausau High School. He met Carol Tranetzki at Colonial Ballroom during...
Mary Jane Frieders
Apr 22, 2015
Mary Jane Frieders, 79, Rib Mountain, died Wednesday, April 22, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 28, 1935 in Poniatowski, daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Schueller) Gantner. On June 4, 1958 she married James Frieders at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He survives. As a...
John Kern
Apr 20, 2015
John E. Kern, 95, Edgar, died Monday, April 20, 2015 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau. He was born October 24, 1919 in Chicago, son of the late John and Lena (Rodenburg) Kern. On January 19, 1978 he married Esther Yessa in Mapleton, Minn. She preceded him in death on October 2, 2002. Together they owned and operated Kern's Variety Store...
Salli M. Howe
Apr 19, 2015
Salli Marie Howe of Wausau passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015, a few days after her 65th birthday and less than 9 months after her diagnosis with aggressive glioblastoma. Salli is survived by Charles Howe, her loving husband of 48 years, by her daughter Kristine (Sam) Koppela of Wausau, her son Charles (Heidi) Howe of Rochester, MN, Kristine's sons...
Mary Ann Hornung
Apr 18, 2015
Mary Ann Hornung, 84, former Marathon resident, passed away on April 18, 2015, at Applegate Reflections, Wausau, WI. She was born March 15, 1931, in Marathon to the late John and Mayme (Linder) Knoeck. She was united in marriage to Albin Hornung on October 21, 1950. He preceded her in death on August 4, 2013. Mary Ann farmed with her...
Gregory L. Hart
Apr 16, 2015
Gregory L. Hart, 83, Athens, died Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born June 7, 1931 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late John and Louise (Mroczenski) Hart. On August 2, 1969, he married Patricia Buckett in Chicago, Ill. She preceded him in death on January 24, 2009. Greg was a fourth...
Hollie J. Hahn
Apr 12, 2015
Hollie J. Hahn, 85, Rothschild died Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Copperleaf Memory Care, Rothschild. Survivors include her siblings, Donald (Ina) Schwartz, Nevada, Ardell (Ardean) Kort, Rothschild, Sharon (Tom) Core, Florida and Leslie (Marian) Schwartz Jr., Schofield as well as many nieces and nephews. Private graveside services will be held at Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth...
Lauren O. Weinkauf
Apr 11, 2015
Lauren "Apples" O. Weinkauf, 84, Wausau, mercifully passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born November 17, 1930 in Wausau, son of the late Orville and Erna (Brendemuehl) Weinkauf. Lauren attended Wausau High School and then enlisted in the United...
Marilyn M. Spletter
Apr 11, 2015
Marilyn M. Spletter, 78, Wausau died Saturday, April 11, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born April 5, 1937 in Wausau, daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Mattson) Trainor. On May 21, 1960 she married Darwin "Blackie" Spletter at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her...
James A. Whitney
Apr 6, 2015
James "Jim" A. Whitney, 90, Wausau, died Monday, April 6, 2015 at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter. He was born December 24, 1924 in Duluth, Minn., son of the late Otho and Vivian (McLean) Whitney. On April 2, 1949, he married Marilyn Mueller in Ironwood, Mich., she survives. Jim was a veteran of the United States Army. For many years, he...
Andrew James Kaldunski
Apr 3, 2015
Andrew James Kaldunski, 25, of Marathon, died Friday, April 3, 2015 at his home, after a three year courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born on September 6, 1989 in Wausau, and is the son of Robert and Carol (Volhard) Kaldunski. Andrew attended St. Mary School and was a 2008 graduate of Marathon High School. In 2011 he completed...
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