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.
Carl H. Yessa
Nov 2, 2015
Carl H. Yessa, 96, Schofield, died Monday, November 2, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 12, 1919 in the town of Johnson, son of the late Louis and Alvina (Neuenfeldt) Yessa. On November 20, 1943, he married Alma Ann Stark in Edgar. She preceded him in death on September 10, 1999. In his younger years, Carl worked...
Lucille C. Bull
Nov 2, 2015
Lucille C. Bull, (nee Woydt) formerly of Greenfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 2, 2015 at the age of 96. Lucille was born in the town of Lake to the late Walter and Elsie (Paetzke) Woydt. Beloved wife of the late Oscar Bull. Loving mother of Sheryl (Ronald) Klug. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and...
Alvina M. Fons
Oct 30, 2015
Alvina M. Fons, 95, died Friday, October 30, 2015 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born October 29, 1920 in Hatley, daughter of the late Joseph and Clara (Novake) Miller. On October 18, 1939 she married Edward Fons at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. He preceded her in death on February 13, 2001. Alvina spent her lifetime working...
Kenneth A. Behnke
Oct 30, 2015
Kenneth A. Behnke, 57, of Edgar, died Friday, October 30, 2015, unexpectedly at his home. He was born January 8, 1958 in Wausau son of the late Eugene and Donna (Dehnel) Behnke. Kenny was an extremely hard working man, well known and loved by many, many people. As the owner and operator of Behnke Trucking, his most enjoyable times were...
Donald E. Peterson
Oct 26, 2015
Donald E. Peterson, 84, Wausau, died Monday October 26, 2015, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 23, 1930, in Essex, Montana, son of the late Winton and Etta (Collette) Peterson. On September 1, 1956, he married Jan Shebelski at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. She survives. Don was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the Mortuary...
Alan B. Pasnecker
Oct 24, 2015
Alan B. Pasnecker, 58, Wausau died Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 7, 1957 in Wausau, son of the late Charles and Shirley (Pophal) Pasnecker. On December 18, 1981 he married Karen Webster in Wausau. She survives. Alan was a supervisor brick layer for more than 37 years at M. Lukas Company. He enjoyed...
Gladys M. Gibberd
Oct 23, 2015
Gladys M. Gibberd, 84, Wausau died Friday, October 23, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 19, 1931 in Poniatowski, daughter of the late Lawrence and Lydia (Rauen) Bradfish. On August 20, 1955 she married Wayne Gibberd at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. In her earlier years Gladys stayed at home and raised her four children....
Albert B. Filtz Jr
Oct 19, 2015
Albert "Al" B. Filtz Jr., 67, Schofield, died Monday, October 19, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital following a brief illness. He was born May 28, 1948 in Stevens Point, son of the late Albert Sr. and Julia (Bogusiewicz) Filtz. On November 27, 1976, he married the love of his life Mary Sue Trierweiler at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She...
Charles "Doug" Asmundsen
Oct 19, 2015
Charles "Doug" Douglas Asmundsen, 79, of 1901 N. 3rd St., Wausau, died Monday, October 19, 2015. Doug was born June 2, 1936 in Rhinelander, son of the late Roy and Goldie Asmundsen. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Darlene, a daughter, Cheryl, a son-in-law, Gordie, a brother, Roy and three sisters, Joyce, Arlene and Dorothy. He is...
Debra J. Krebsbach
Oct 17, 2015
Debra "Debbie" Jean (Stanton) Krebsbach, 58, Edgar, Wis. died Saturday, October 17, 2015 surrounded by her family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 4, 1957 in Mauston, Wis., the daughter of Robert and Ruthanne (Mauer) Stanton. Debbie graduated from Mauston High School in 1975 and attended college in Eau Claire, Wis. She later married Timothy Cook from Mauston...
Ellen M. Fuenger
Oct 17, 2015
Ellen M. Fuenger, 83, died Saturday October 17, 2015 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born June 1, 1932, in Wausau, daughter of the late Carl and Edith (Aldred) Steppert. Ellen had been employed at Marathon Electric, retiring after over 45 years of service. In her free time, she enjoyed going on casino trips and shopping. She especially...
Harvey L. Wilde
Oct 14, 2015
Harvey L. Wilde, 92, Wausau died Wednesday, October 14, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Our House Senior Living, Memory Care, Wausau. He was born September 15, 1923 in the town of Rib Falls, son of the late Walter and Amanda (Steidinger) Wilde. On November 15, 1947 he married Verene Krieg in Milwaukee. She...
Stella V. Sherfinski
Oct 13, 2015
Stella V. Sherfinski, 94, Wausau, died Tuesday October 13, 2015 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center. She was born December 29, 1920, daughter of the late Stanley and Sophie (Tabaka) Kudla. On September 7, 1946, she married Sylvester Sherfinski at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. He preceded her in death April 16, 1983. Stella was a cook at the...
Gerald Mijal
Oct 12, 2015
On Monday, October 12, 2015, Jerry Mijal was reunited with the love of his life of 39 years, "Sherry" (Ketchum) Mijal, almost three years to the day, after her own unexpected death. Wausau's former Assistant Fire Chief passed unexpectedly after a brief illness. Jerry was a father, grandfather, brother, local business owner, Guardsman, community leader, fisherman, hunter, sports fan and...
Jack Hench
Oct 11, 2015
Jack A. Hench, 74, Wausau, died Sunday October 11, 2015 at Bethel Home, Viroqua. He was born January 24, 1941 in Wausau son of the late Arthur and Nancy (Wolfe) Hench. Survivors include two children, April Dietz and Curt Nelson; brother, Perry Hench; sister, Karen (John) Windisch; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death...
Christopher D. Surdyk
Oct 9, 2015
Christopher D. Surdyk, 36, Wausau died Friday, October 9, 2015 at his home. Chris was born March 28, 1979 in West Allis, the son of Jeanna (Malmquist) Powell and the late Gregory Surdyk. Chris loved music, tinkering with things, motorcycles, tennis and playing pool. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He loved helping many veterans and...
Rita R. Meyer
Oct 8, 2015
Rita R. Meyer, 89, Wausau died Thursday, October 8, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born August 17, 1926 in Edgar, daughter of the late William and Clara (Losselyong) Ellenbecker. On June 30, 1945 she married Harold "Doc" Meyer at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He preceded her...
Marjorie M. Simonton
Oct 8, 2015
Marjorie M. Simonton, 89, Wausau, died Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born November 1, 1925 in Connecticut, daughter of the late Robert and Gertrude (Snyder) Humes. Survivors include, two daughters, Janice (John) Schlueter, Thornton, Colo. and Sheila Bernstein, Pleasant Valley, N.Y.; one sister, Lillian; and many grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was preceded...
Laurie J. Zei
Oct 7, 2015
Laurie J. Zei, 68, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter. She was born June 2, 1947 in Waukesha, daughter of the late Theodore and Jessie (Fromm) Fejnas. Laurie grew up in the Waukesha area and attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Following college, she lived in Madison,...
Georgianna "Georgie" Flagel
Oct 5, 2015
Georgianna "Georgie" Flagel, 85, Rothschild, died Monday, October 5, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 18, 1929 in Wausau, daughter to the late George and Celia (Gilsoul) Iversen. On December 2, 1950 she married Burton "Bud" Flagel at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. Bud and Georgie met on a blind date and were part of each other's...
