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.
James D. Thurs
Mar 16, 2015
James "Jim" D. Thurs, 77, Wausau, died Monday, March 16, 2015 at Aspirus Hospice House. He was born December 27, 1937 in Wausau, son of the late William and Margaret (Deering) Thurs. On April 29, 1972, he married Judith Bittner at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wausau. She survives. Jim worked as a painting contractor in the Wausau area...
Elizabeth R. Michlig
Mar 16, 2015
Elizabeth R. Michlig, 76, Wausau, died Monday, March 16, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House and surrounded by family. She was born September 2, 1938 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edgar and Sophia (Graykowski) McCarten. She attended St. James Grade School and Wausau Senior High. She was an avid skier; working...
James F. Wiesman
Mar 13, 2015
James F. Wiesman, 87, Wausau died peacefully while holding his wife's hand Friday, March 13, 2015 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born May 28, 1927 in the town of Cleveland, son of the late Fred and Theresa (Schoenfuss) Wiesman. On September 11, 1948 he married Irene Weisenberger at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. She survives. As a...
Erma Schremp
Mar 10, 2015
Erma Schremp, 92, Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Wausau Manor. She was born September 24, 1922 in Colby, daughter of the late Benjamin and Anna (Schulz) Smart. Erma lived most of her life in the Wausau area and worked at Marathon Electric, Wausau Rubber Plant, Connor Lumber and John Muir Junior High School. Following her retirement,...
Joy Kachel
Mar 7, 2015
Joy Kachel, 70, Wausau, died Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Hospice House surrounded by her family. She was born June 27, 1944 in England, daughter of the late James and Elsie (Finley) Meek. On September 3, 1966 she married Peter Kachel in Milwaukee. He survives. Joy worked as a registered nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital, Merrill for many years. Survivors...
Robert G. Kuck
Mar 5, 2015
Robert "Bob" G. Kuck, 74, Wausau died Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 20, 1940 in Wausau, son of Olga (Roesler) Kuck, Wausau and the late Edwin Kuck. Bob worked with his father Edwin at the family's mink ranch for many years. He loved feeding the birds and watching the many animals that would...
Sylvia A. Rogan
Mar 4, 2015
Sylvia A. Rogan, Weston, formerly of Marathon died Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born January 22, 1918 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Henry and Emma (Heilman) Schilling. On September 14, 1940 she married John Rogan at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death on...
Judith E. Miller
Mar 3, 2015
Judith "Judy" E. Miller, 70, Edgar died Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at her home. She was born August 13, 1944 in Knowlton, daughter of the late Carl and Rose (Kujawski) Williams. On September 16, 1967 she married Thomas Miller at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He survives. Judy was a homemaker and also farmed with her husband Tom in the...
Charlotte Katherine Weber
Mar 2, 2015
Charlotte Katherine Weber, Tomahawk, passed away peacefully March 2, 2015 at Seasons of Life Hospice, Woodruff after a brief battle with cancer. She was born February 25, 1938 to the late Walter and Ella Rolnicki and was united in marriage on August 18, 1956 in Pine City, Minnesota to Dale H. Weber. Charlotte's favorite things in life were spending time...
Ivan N Ruplinger
Feb 28, 2015
Ivan N. Ruplinger, 86, Marathon, passed away Saturday February 28, 2015 at his home with his family by his side. He was born April 9, 1928 in Marathon City, son of the late Roman and Mildred (Hornung) Ruplinger. On August 5, 1953, he married Janice Ziegel in Marathon. She survives. From 1950-1952, Ivan served in the Army and was stationed...
Jeanette F. Daniels
Feb 27, 2015
Jeanette F. Daniels, 78, Athens, passed away Friday February 27, 2015 at the Clark County Health Care Center. She was born February 28, 1936 in Athens, daughter of the late Edwin and Esther (Rogstad) Schreiner. On August 1, 1955, she married Norbert "Nubby" Daniels at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He survives. Among her favorite things to do were sewing,...
Isaiah M. Zamora Powell
Feb 27, 2015
Isaiah Michael Zamora Powell, 13, Wausau, died Friday February 27, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 26, 2001 in Wausau, son of Shannon (Powell) Perez, Wausau and Jose Antonio Zamora Vasquez. Isaiah was an eighth grade student at Horace Mann Middle School, Wausau, where he was known as a 'fun guy" and enjoyed his Principal, Josh Ernst....
Loritta Williams
Feb 26, 2015
Loritta Rose Williams, 89, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015, at Aspirus Hospital. She was born December 29, 1925, in Rice Lake, WI, to the late Grace and George Papenheim. Loritta married Elroy Williams on September 9, 1952, in Chanhassen, MN. They were married for nearly 38 years until his death in 1990. She had a zest for life and...
Ron Slaby
Feb 26, 2015
Ron Slaby, 71, Kronenwetter, died Thursday February 26, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 5, 1943, in Arcadia, son of the late Rufus and Bernice (Haines) Slaby. On September 14, 1963, he married Mary Ann Zoromski in Independence. She survives. Ron was a veteran of the US Navy. In 1968, Ron started in the fire protection industry...
Stanley J. Michalewicz
Feb 25, 2015
Stanley J. Michalewicz, 91, Wausau, formerly of Edgar, died Wednesday February 25, 2015 at the Hospice House. He was born October 15, 1923, in Chicago, son of the late Joseph and Anna (Zajdel) Michalewicz. On December 27, 1952, he married RoseAnne Cooney at St. Mary Catholic Church, Stanley. She preceded him in death November 27, 2014. Stanley worked for 3M...
Carolyn A. Popp
Feb 24, 2015
Carolyn A. Popp, 94, Athens, died Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born August 22, 1920 in Algonquin, Illinois, daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Jensen) Andersen. On June 7, 1941 she married Richard Popp in Dundee, Illinois. He preceded her in death on February 19, 2005. Carolyn moved to the area...
Betty Tesch
Feb 21, 2015
Betty Tesch, age 86, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Harmony Terrace Court, Wausau. Her survivors include, daughter Terri (Gene) Zunker, sons, Alan (Lynn) Tesch, Jeffrey (Patty) Tesch and Scott (Victoria) Tesch. Grandchildren Stephanie (Dan) Prihoda. Jeremy (Lisa) Tesch, Jade Zunker (Melissa Siewert), Joshua (Kate) Tesch, Jason (Anikka) Tesch, Zachery and Noah Tesch; eight great-grandchildren. Brother DuWayne (Joanne) Schulz,...
Frank A. Heil
Feb 20, 2015
Frank Heil, 85, Marathon, died Friday, February 20, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 23, 1929 on the family homestead in the town of Cassel, son of the late Frank and Margaret (Salzman) Heil. On May 20, 1953, he married Anna Mae Stieber at the Church of St. Anne in Wausau. She preceded him in death on...
Richard A. Kluetz
Feb 18, 2015
Richard A. Kluetz, 72, Wausau died Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 18, 1943 in Wausau, son of the late Alfred and Dorothy (Myska) Kluetz. On July 18, 1964 he married Joan Nelson at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on November 7, 2007. In his younger years Richard worked...
Joseph Boser
Feb 17, 2015
Joseph Boser, 98, Marathon, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, under the wonderful care of North Central Health Care Facility, Wausau. He was born August 25, 1916 in the town of Wien, son of the late Mathias and Mary (Wirkus) Boser. On June 13, 1939, he married Rosalyn Ellenbecker at St. John Catholic Church, Wuertzberg. She preceded him...
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