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.
Delores M. Harder
Oct 3, 2015
Delores M. Harder, 90, died Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 15, 1925 in Wausau, daughter of the late Frederick and Alma (Winkert) Rath. On November 20, 1943 she married Hilbert Harder in Edgar. He preceded her in death on July 20, 1997. Survivors include her children, Sharon Harder, Kathleen (Ronald) Miller, Frederick (Lynne)...
Verna Fletcher
Sep 30, 2015
Verna E. Fletcher, 97, Wausau, died Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Aspirus Hospice House. She was born December 2, 1917 in Edgar, daughter of the late Benjamin and Martha (Grosskreutz) Stark. Verna married the love of her life, Lyle Fletcher on August 3, 1940 in Iowa. He preceded her in death on November 27, 2001. In her younger years, Verna...
Eugene "Gene" Blaschka
Sep 26, 2015
Eugene "Gene" Blaschka, 85, Wausau, died Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 13, 1930 in Wausau, son of the late Walter and Victoria (Royt) Blaschka. On April 18, 1953 he married Pauline Pasholk in Wausau. She survives. Eugene owned and operated Gene's Auto Service for 32 years. He was an avid car collector and...
Bernadette Christianson
Sep 25, 2015
Bernadette Christianson, 92, Wausau, died Friday September 25, 2015 at Wellington Place. She was born August 23, 1923, in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Magdelena (Hentges) Knaak. On August 27, 1941, she married Walter "Bud" Christianson in Wausau. He preceded her in death December 12, 1988. During World War II Bernadette worked at Marathon Battery. She was also...
Jayne M. Krautkramer
Sep 25, 2015
Jayne M. Krautkramer, 66, Wausau, died peacefully at home on Friday, September 25, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Jayne was born March 20, 1949 in Phillips, Wisconsin to Joseph and Laura Kozak. She graduated from Phillips High School in 1967 and on July 12, 1969, married Thomas Krautkramer. After moving to Wausau, Jayne worked...
David A. Seubert
Sep 24, 2015
David A. "Schooner" Seubert, 80, Marathon died Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 29, 1935 in Marathon, son of the late Richard and Anne (Vetter) Seubert. On October 3, 1959 he married Marlene Wagner at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. Dave was the former owner/operator of Schooner Dave's and The Village Inn,...
Eleanore M. Fricke
Sep 23, 2015
Eleanore M. Fricke of Wausau, passed away September 23, 2015. She was born November 15, 1916, daughter of the late Stephen and Alvina (Kryshak) Debalske. Eleanore married Omer Fricke, on Sepetmber 25, 1937, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wausau. He preceded her in death on November 23, 1994. Eleanore worked at Herberger's and West Park Fashion. She loved to...
Hilbert F. Zocher
Sep 23, 2015
Hilbert F. Zocher, 85, Athens, died Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Aspirus Care and Rehab in Medford. He was born September 29, 1929 in the town of Hamburg, son of the late William and Grace (Steffen) Zocher. On December 11, 1954, he married Shirley Ziegel in Pine City, Minn. She survives. Hilbert was a veteran of the United States Army...
Rosemary Kolbeck
Sep 18, 2015
Rosemary Kolbeck, 78, formerly of Wausau, died peaceful on Friday September 18, 2015 in Colorado Springs, Colorado after a short illness. She was born July 18, 1937 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edwin J. and Gwen (Clark) Kolbeck. Rosemary lived a majority of her life with her parents and after their deaths she lived briefly in Startford with her...
Debra Jean Landowski
Sep 18, 2015
Debra Jean Landowski, 61, Wausau, died Friday, September 18, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 18, 1953 in Wausau, the daughter of Lila (Hole) Salzwedel of Wausau and the late Walter Salzwedel. Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed quilting, arts and crafts, and most of all, she loved spending time with her grandkids. Survivors include, two children,...
Regina Z. Stencil
Sep 18, 2015
Regina Z. Stencil, 94, Edgar, WI walked into the arms of the Lord on Friday, September 18, 2015, at Our House Senior Living Memory Care, Wausau, WI, surrounded by her family in prayer. Regina was born on August 26, 1921, at home, in Bevent, Wisconsin, to Roman and Frances (Mozoch) Hintz. She married John Sylvester Stencil, October 25, 1938 at...
Ervin J. Karlen
Sep 17, 2015
Ervin J. Karlen, 87, Edgar, died Thursday, September 17 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Ervin was born on September 23, 1927, in the Township of Reitbrock, the son of the late Nicholas and Rose Karlen. He married Gertrude 'Nancy' Dahlke on June 6, 1959 at St. John's the Baptist Catholic Church, Edgar. Ervin worked on the farm and in construction with...
Iva Shafer
Sep 17, 2015
Iva Shafer, 87, died Thursday, September 17, 2015, under the care of Heartland Hospice at Alden Meadow Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Clinton, WI. Iva was born July 5, 1928, in Dancy, daughter of the late Alvin and Ellen (Deuel) Janz. On June 12, 1948, she married Frederick Shafer, in Wausau. He preceded her in death on November 26,...
Roy E. Duranceau
Sep 12, 2015
Roy E. Duranceau, 71, Wausau, died Saturday September 12, 2015 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born May 19, 1944 in Wausau, son of the late Lester and Frances (Richards) Duranceau. On March 25, 1966, he married Mary Rottscheit in Wausau, She survives. Roy had been employed for over 38 years at the former Hammerblow Corporation, prior...
Jerome "Jerry" P. Greisch
Sep 10, 2015
In the early morning of September 10, 2015, Jerome "Jerry" P. Greisch, 86, joined his heavenly father and family in Heaven. Jerry was born August 29, 1929 in Medford to the late Cleatus and Lydia (Zimmerman) Greisch. Jerry was a Korean War veteran, serving in the United States Army. When Jerry came home he worked odd jobs until becoming a...
Dorothy Hughes
Sep 9, 2015
Dorothy "Dotty" Hughes, 74, Marathon, died Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born February 10, 1941 in Marathon, daughter of the late Frank and Maria (Franz) Hughes. For many years, she worked as a registered nurse for Dr. Ware at the Marathon Clinic and then worked for Pine...
Leona D. Davidowski
Sep 8, 2015
Leona D. Davidowski, 83, Ringle, died Tuesday September 8, 2015 at St. Clare's Hospital. She was born November 2, 1931, in Wausau, daughter of the late Peter and Frances (Falkowski) Nievinski. On December 21, 1951, she married Edwin R. Davidowski at St. Hedwig Catholic Church, Milwaukee. He preceded her in death January 7, 2005. Leona was a baker at Dale's...
Lula G. Bender
Sep 7, 2015
Lula G. Bender, 94, a former town of Norrie resident, died Monday September 7, 2015 at the Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born November 10, 1920 in Wittenberg, daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Bessette) Feavel. On October 29, 1938, she married Anton Bender Sr. at Holy Family Catholic Church, Wittenberg. He preceded her in death December 6,...
Norman Shevy
Sep 6, 2015
Norman Shevy, 83, of Wausau passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2015 in the care of Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was married to the late Marlene Shevy for 55 years, and was a Korean War Veteran. He was affectionately known as "The Legend" by family and friends. Norman is survived by five of his children, Steve Shevy; Cindy (Wayne)...
Eleanor M. Rowell
Sep 5, 2015
Eleanor Rowell, 94, Wausau, died Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Cedar Creek Manor in Kronenwetter, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born August 1, 1921 in Iola, Wisconsin, daughter of the late George and Edith (Norby) Knaup. On August 1, 1941, she married Glen Rowell in Tripoli, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on...
