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.
Hazel Roach
Apr 2, 2015
Hazel F. Roach, Wausau, died Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Mountview Care Center Wausau. She was born May 2, 1930 in Athens, daughter of the late Frederick and Hazel (England) Redmann. Hazel worked for the Wausau School District as a cook at Wausau West for over 30 years. In her spare time she loved to cook and also enjoyed quilting...
Scott James Trimner
Mar 31, 2015
Scott James Trimner, 58, Athens, died Tuesday March 31, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 29, 1956 in Fort Atkinson, son of Patricia J. (Collins) Trimner, and the late Harold G. Trimner. On October 1, 1983, he married Kathryn Mueller at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens. She survives. Along with his brother-in-law, Scott operated Mil Trim Farms, Athens....
Aloys J. Hall
Mar 31, 2015
Aloys J. Hall, 84, Marathon, died Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born November 27, 1930 in Marathon, son of the late Julius and Hatti (Jagodinski) Hall. On April 4, 1964, he married Anne K. Schoeder at The Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. She preceded him in death on April 13,...
Barbara J. Burmeister
Mar 31, 2015
Barbara J. Burmeister, 80, Athens, died Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 17, 1934 in Dane County, daughter of the late Roy and Evelyn (Dorman) Williamson. On February 11, 1950 she married Henry Burmeister at Zion Lutheran Church, Rib Falls. He preceded her in death on January 15, 2009. Barb farmed in the town...
Mary "Mae" M. White
Mar 30, 2015
Mary M. "Mae" White, 92, Rothschild died Monday, March 30, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born September 16, 1922 in Hatley, daughter of the late Walter and Gladys (Witman) Kaminski. On October 11, 1947 she married Francis W. White at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in...
James E. Sell
Mar 30, 2015
James "Jim" E. Sell, 69, Wausau, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 30, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 26, 1946 in Eleva, Wis., the son of Elgart and Lorna (Zimmerman) Sell. On October 9, 1993, he married Susan Meverden at Saint Andrew Lutheran Church, Rib Mountain. She survives. Jim was an accountant for Wausau Metals and retired...
Ruth Pederson
Mar 28, 2015
Ruth "Ruthie" Pederson, 88, Athens died Saturday, March 28, 2015 in Rehab care at the Benedictine Living Community, Wausau. Ruth was born June 10, 1926 in Kaukauna, daughter of the late Lorence and Elizabeth (Wanke) Daniels. She married Robert "Bob" Pederson June 24, 1950 at St. Anthony Catholic Church Athens. He preceded her in death on December 27, 2000. Ruth...
Janice Joyce Straub
Mar 28, 2015
Janice Joyce Straub, age 77, passed away peacefully at Wausau Manor on March 28, 2015 after more than 60 years of Type I Diabetes. She was born September 9, 1937 in Wausau, daughter of the late Leonard and Minnie Urmanski. In 1955 she graduated from Wausau High School. She worked at Sears for 11 years and also for the Wausau...
Kristan E. Janse-Dinkel
Mar 27, 2015
Kristan E. Janse-Dinkel, 54, Wausau died Friday, March 27, 2015 under the care of Ministry Health Home Care Hospice at her home. She was born June 19, 1960 in Bemidji, Minnesota, daughter of Michael and Mary Ann (Mayer) Janse, River Falls. On October 22, 1988 she married Robert "Bob" Dinkel at St. Bridget Catholic Church, River Falls. He survives. Kris...
Sister Rosemary Smith
Mar 26, 2015
Smith, Sister Rosemary, OSF (formerly Sister Mary Ralph). Born to Eternal Life Thursday, March 26, 2015, age 91. Survivors include the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi with whom she shared life for 75 years, a brother, Eugene Smith; nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to St. Mary's Oratory, 325 Grand Avenue, Wausau WI 54403, on Monday, March...
Brenda Jean Dahlke
Mar 22, 2015
Brenda Jean Dahlke, age 58, of Poniatowski, WI went peacefully, to her Heavenly reward, on Sunday March 22nd , at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was surrounded by her family following a courageous and fierce two year battle with ALS. During that time she tenaciously fought to control her symptoms and look for aggressive treatments. Never once did she give up...
Joseph Peter Figlmiller
Mar 22, 2015
Joseph Peter Figlmiller, age 75, Wausau, went Home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 22, 2015. He was born December 22, 1939 in Eau Claire, Wis., son of the late Victor and Marcella Figlmiller. On August 26, 1961, he married Marilyn (Hake) Figlmiller. Joe was an instructor of Architectural/Residential Design at NTC for 30 years. He was Teacher...
Gail L. Christians
Mar 22, 2015
Gail L. Christians, 71, Edgar died Sunday, March 22, 2015 at the Hospice House, Wausau. Gail Lynn Christians, the daughter of Alexander and Emma Dottai, was born in Sheboygan, Wis. on September 22, 1943. She was baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. At age 12 she confessed her...
June Marie Schneck
Mar 20, 2015
June Marie Schneck (Thorne) born June 22, 1926 went to be with our Lord March 20, 2015. Our mother was a woman of faith and strength who persevered through life. She had an infectious smile, laugh and a heart filled with love for so many. She was married to Howard Schneck on May 14, 1949 in Antigo and together they...
Harry "Junior" Klopotek
Mar 20, 2015
Harry "Junior" Klopotek, 69, town of Easton, died Friday, March 20, 2015 at his home. He was born September 30, 1945 in Galloway, son of the late Harry and Cecelia (Betker) Klopotek. On October 7, 1967 he married Lois Koppa in Rothschild. She survives. After graduating high school, Junior went to work for Crestline Windows, followed by nine years on...
Patricia B. Deluca
Mar 18, 2015
Patricia "Pat" B. DeLuca, 77, Wausau died Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born March 1, 1938 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Joseph and Delphine (Strasser) Trawicki. In 1986 she married John DeLuca in California and he preceded her in death in 1990. Pat's family moved to the Edgar area in 1944. She attended St....
James Iozzo
Mar 18, 2015
James "Jim" Iozzo, 86, Wausau died Wednesday, March 18, 2015 in Gulf Port, Mississippi. Jim was born August 23, 1928 in Hibbing, Minnesota, son of the late Giuseppe and Mary (Zanoni) Iozzo. On October 20, 1956 he married Georgiana Stahnke in Wausau. She preceded him in death on December 28, 1997. Jim "Jimmy" grew up quickly at the age of...
Robert M. Butalla
Mar 17, 2015
Robert "Bob" M. Butalla, 69, Marathon, died in his sleep at home on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. He was born October 17, 1945 in Wausau, son of the late Alex and Lorraine (Volhard) Butalla. On August 19, 1967, he married Mary Jean Papa. She survives. Bob worked at Marathon Cheese Corp. for over 40 years in Quality Control until his...
John A. Hamell Jr
Mar 17, 2015
John A. Hamell Jr., 80, Ringle died Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born February 19, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri, son of the late John A. and Mary (Kempka) Hamell Sr. On December 13, 1957 he married Sharon Hidde in Milwaukee. She survives. Prior to his retirement and moving to Ringle John was an...
Sylvester "Ves" Heier
Mar 16, 2015
Sylvester "Ves" M. Heier, 88, Athens, died Monday, March 16, 2015 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born December 12, 1926 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Adolph and Josephine (Rosner) Heier. On November 4, 1950 he married Norma Hoge at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She survives. Sylvester served his country in the United States...
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