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.
Bertha Rajek
Jun 11, 2015
Bertha Rajek, 97, Marathon died Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 3, 1918 in Germany, daughter of the late Herman and Bertha (Schoen) Friedrich. On June 28, 1939 she married Frank Rajek at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Edgar. He preceded her in death on June 14, 2004. Bertha worked at Marathon Cheese and also...
Anthony Mcnally
Jun 10, 2015
Anthony "Tony" McNally, 83, Wausau, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born May 5, 1932 in County Galway, Ireland, son of the late John and Winifred (Daley) McNally. On October 21, 1961, he married JoAnn Jensen in Kankakee, IL. She survives. Among some of...
Allen E. Fitzke
Jun 10, 2015
Fitzke, Allen E. Allen "Butch" Fitzke, 67, Wausau, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015 surrounded by his family at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born January 3, 1948 in the Town of Maine, son of the late Elmer and Mildred (Strei) Fitzke. On June 23, 1973, he married Carol Kleinhelter...
Daniel J. Merkes
Jun 10, 2015
Daniel J. (Merk) Merkes, 65, Edgar died Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at his home. He was born December 21, 1949 in Wisconsin Rapids, son of Anna (Stini) Merkes, Edgar and the late Norbert Merkes. Daniel worked at the former Edgar Packing Plant for many years and before his retirement he was a yardman at Schueller Company for more than 13...
Simon Bartus
Jun 9, 2015
Simon "Sam" Bartus, 93 Wausau died Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on March 24, 1922 in Mosinee son of the late Wojciech & Antonia (Matke) Bartus. Sam enlisted in the Army serving in World War II where he was awarded a Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his combat action. After service Sam was...
Loretta M. Scholl
Jun 7, 2015
Loretta M. Scholl, age 94, Weston, joined the rest of her family to be with the Lord on June 7, 2015, following a brief hospitalization at Ministry St. Clare's. Loretta was born November 28, 1920, and was the youngest daughter of Frank and Johanna Scholl, Brokaw, where she resided most of her life. Loretta was best known to all that...
Victor Bielen
Jun 7, 2015
Victor Gregory Bielen, 86, Wisconsin Rapids, died Sunday, June 7, 2015 at the Tomah Veterans Center after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's. He was born on January 12, 1928 the son of the late Andrew and Mary (Pronko) Bielen.On October 1, 1955 he was united in marriage to Jane Koss at St. Frances Catholic Church Knowlton. He served in the...
Sally M. Kluck
Jun 7, 2015
Sally M. Kluck, 67, Wausau, died Sunday June 7, 2015 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston. She was born September 16, 1947, in Sparta, daughter of the late Victor and Fayth (Kuhn) Robison. On August 16, 1969, she married Allen Kluck at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death May 25, 1999. Sally worked with her...
Clara L. Sulzer
Jun 5, 2015
Clara L. Sulzer, 92, Marathon, died Friday afternoon, June 5, 2015 at the Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. She was born June 9, 1922, in Marathon, daughter of the late Andrew and Frances Werner. On September 6, 1941 she married the late Wallace Sulzer at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder. He preceded her in death on November 10, 1988. Clara was...
Kimberly Walker-Conley
Jun 3, 2015
Kimberly Walker-Conley, 40, Land O Lakes, formerly of Athens, died Weds. June 3, 2015 at the Aspirus Hospice House. She was born June 9, 1974, in Hartford, daughter of Caroline (Clough) Walker, Athens and the late John Walker Jr. In recent years, Kim had been employed at the Days Inn and Best Western in Land O Lakes and also with...
Jack Hartman Reichert
Jun 2, 2015
Jack Hartman Reichert, 78, Schofield, died Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a long battle with cancer. He was born May 24, 1937 in Long Beach, California, son of the late Robert and Frances (Hartman) Patrick and was adopted in 1947 by the late Harold Reichert. In 1982 he married Barbara Juedes in Wausau. She survives. Jack...
David A. Schreiner
Jun 2, 2015
David "Dave" A. Schreiner, 58, Wausau, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. He was born May 21, 1957 in Wausau, the son of Andrew and Luella (Janke) Schreiner of Athens. On June 18, 1977, he married Janice Literski at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. She survives. After high school, Dave became self-employed in the logging business for...
Elizabeth A. Foley
May 31, 2015
Elizabeth "Liz" A. Foley, 49, Wausau, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at her home. She was born January 18, 1966 in Milwaukee, daughter of Frances (VanSleet) Foley of Wausau and the late Judge John P. Foley. On January 13, 1989, she married Marc Foley in Rothschild. Liz was a 1984 graduate of D.C.Everest High School....
Timothy J. Rusinek
May 29, 2015
Timothy J. Rusinek, 56, Mosinee, died Friday May 29, 2015 at his home under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice after a three year battle with a rare sarcoma. He was born November 20, 1958, in Chicago, son of the late Edward and Claire (Pagryzinski) Rusinek. On December 28, 1984, he married Linda Filipiak in Knowlton. She survives. Tim...
Jonathan Melvin Wesener
May 28, 2015
Jonathan Melvin Wesener, 16, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at his home. He was born February 18, 1999 in Sheboygan, son of Steven and Angela (Costa) Wesener. Jonathan attended Edgar High School and was proud of his number 76 jersey on the football team. He was employed at McDonald's and enjoyed food, skiing, baseball and had a...
David R. Sodke
May 28, 2015
David Ronald Sodke, 73, Las Vegas, Nev., died Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Valley Hospital in Las Vegas. He was born February 27, 1942 in Rib Falls, Wis., son of the late Fred and Clara (Jansen) Sodke. David served in the United States Army in Germany. He was a graduate of Marathon High School. For many years, David was employed...
Thomas J. Barden
May 24, 2015
Thomas J. Barden, 77, Wausau, died Sunday May 24, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 11, 1937, in Wausau, son of the late Frank and Mazel (Theisen) Barden. On March 31, 1984, he married Sandy Lang in Hartford. She survives. Tom had been employed in sales and later served as manager at Emmons Office Products prior to...
Dave C. Woller Jr
May 23, 2015
Dave C. Woller Jr., 58, Wausau, died Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at his home. He was born October 29, 1956 in Wausau, son of the late Dave Sr. and Shirley (Adams) Woller. Survivors include his son, Jacob Woller, sisters and brother and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home,...
August Albert Stanke
May 21, 2015
August Albert Stanke left this earth on May 21, 2015 to be with God and other family members. He was born on October 13, 1931, son of Peter and Lillian Stanke. He worked on the family farm and then moved to Milwaukee to work for several years. On August 9, 1952 he was called to serve his country in Korea....
Theresa E. Szymanski
May 20, 2015
Theresa E. Szymanski, 87, Marathon, died Wednesday May 20, 2015, at Mount View Care Center. She was born April 11, 1928 in Edgar, daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Hall) Lemmer. On August 19, 1947, she married Alex Szymanski at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death September 21, 2013. Through the years, Theresa had been...
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