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.
Mary Ann Krueger
Feb 16, 2015
Mary Ann Krueger (Friedl) passed away peacefully on February 16, 2015, at the age of 86, surrounded by her family after an extended illness. Mary Ann is survived by her children, Louis (Laurie) Krueger Wausau, Marjorie (Dave) Bock Wausau, and Jon (Desta) Krueger Mosinee; siblings, James (Marilyn) Friedl Hartford, Wi, and Frances Buero, Lake Placid, Florida. Her six grandchildren were...
Louis A. Campanile
Feb 13, 2015
Louis "Louie" A. Campanile, 92, Athens, formerly of New Jersey, died Friday, February 13, 2015 at Golden Living Center-Continental Manor, Abbotsford, under the care of Aseracare Hospice. He was born September 24, 1922 in Asbury Park, New Jersey, son of the late Anthony and Maria (Selletto) Campanile. Louis grew up in New Jersey and attended Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic...
Kristi "Kris" Krautkramer
Feb 8, 2015
Kristi "Kris" J. Krautkramer, 50, Marathon, died Sunday, February 8, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 30, 1965 in Wausau, daughter of Barbara (Leith) Kitsembel and the late Ed Kitsembel. In 1990 she married Daniel Krautkramer at St. Matthew Ev. Lutheran Church, Marathon. He survives. Kris loved Bon Jovi, attending concerts and reading. She also enjoyed cooking...
David G. Suelzer
Feb 7, 2015
David G. Suelzer, 83, entered into eternal life on February 7, 2015. He was born on September 19, 1931, the son of Leo and Mae Suelzer, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dave attended Cathedral Grade School and Sacred Heart Seminary of Fort Wayne and Our Lady of the Lake Seminary in Syracuse. After his novitiate for the Crosier Order at Immaculate Conception...
Josiah Patrick Hoerter
Feb 7, 2015
Josiah "JoJo" Patrick Hoerter, age 2, breathed his last breath at home in his mommy's arms and went to be with Jesus on Saturday, February 07, 2015. He was born May 21, 2012 in Ironwood, Michigan. Survivors include his parents, Patrick and Destiny Hoerter, Wausau; three siblings, Jasmine, Isaiah and Micah; paternal grandparents, Lon and Lucy Hoerter, Wausau, uncle, Phillip...
Pamela Faye Erdmann-Grulkowski
Feb 6, 2015
Pamela Faye Erdmann-Grulkowski, 56, Wausau, died Friday, February 6, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 1, 1958 in Wausau, the daughter of David and Clara (Held) Erdmann. On April 4, 2009, she married Mark "Tiny" Grulkowski at Two Sisters Chapel in Mosinee. He survives. Pam was a 1976 graduate of Wausau West High School and furthered her...
Alvina M. Wirkus
Feb 5, 2015
Alvina M. Wirkus, 90, Edgar, died Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Golden Living Center Three Oaks in Marshfield, under the care of Aseracare Hospice. She was born March 22, 1924 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Arthur and Agatha (Knoeck) Hall. On November 15, 1945, she married Jerome A. Wirkus at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He...
Regina D. Babl
Feb 4, 2015
Regina D. Babl, 95, our beloved mother, entered into Eternal Life on Wednesday February 4, 2015. She was born July 17, 1919 in Bevent, daughter of the late William and Johanna (Lewandowski) Dallman. She was so proud of her heritage, the hard work of farming, and beauty of God's soil - this is where her love of the land began....
Elmer G. Ahrens
Feb 3, 2015
Elmer G. Ahrens, 93, Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at his home at Renaissance Assisted Living, Weston. He was born September 21, 1921 in Mosinee, son of the late Louis and Edna (Ahlquist) Ahrens. He was baptized in the Christian faith and later confirmed his faith at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Marathon. On October 27, 1945, he...
Nathalie "Nan" Voeltzke
Feb 3, 2015
On February 3, 2015 as Nathalie Voeltzke peacefully sat in her recliner by the window at Benedictine. God softly called her to eternal life in heaven. She was the first born child into the loving and caring Paul and Connie (Nowak) Slominski family on July 2, 1927. On February 10, 1945 she married the love of her life, Eugene Voeltzke...
David Weiler
Feb 3, 2015
David Valentine Weiler was born February 14, 1944 to the late Anthony and Lydia (Boehm) Weiler. Dave passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, just short of his 71st birthday, after a long hard fought battle with cancer. He was a graduate of Wausau Senior High School. On May 2, 1964, he married Florence Abitz. She survives....
Jewel Dean Neupert
Feb 2, 2015
Jewel Dean Neupert, 84, of Crown Point, Indiana and formerly of Kronenwetter, Wisconsin, passed away Monday, February 2, 2015 in Crown Point. She was born on June 14, 1930 in Frisco, Oklahoma to the late Jesse and Mabel (Morgan) Kile. On June 14, 1947, she married Clifford V. Goad in Gary, Indiana. After the passing of her first husband, she...
Patricia "Pat" F. Drewek
Jan 31, 2015
Patricia F. Drewek, 77, Wausau, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 31, 2015 at Wausau Manor. Pat was born July 4, 1937, in Athens, daughter of the late Leo and Marion (Lewandowski) Drewek. Pat grew up in Milwaukee and was a 1955 graduate of Divine Savior High School in Milwaukee. She was employed by the...
Carey J. Schroeder
Jan 30, 2015
Carey J. Schroeder, 80, Rothschild, died Friday, January 30, 2015 at St. Clare's Hospital, surrounded by loving family. He will be dearly missed. He was born January 28, 1935, in Milwaukee, son of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Slagowski) Schroeder. On September 3, 1960, he married Jean Bonkoski at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. The love of his life survives....
Duane A. Smith
Jan 30, 2015
Duane A. Smith, 85, Wausau, died peacefully Friday, January 30, 2015 at Golden Age Living Center, Tomahawk. He was born February 15, 1929 in Merrill, the son of the late Arno and Estella (Krueger) Smith. On August 17, 1991 he married Mary Crothers-Grosskreutz at First English Church, Wausau. She survives. Duane proudly served his country as a Chief Petty Officer...
Mayme Rozmenoski
Jan 30, 2015
Mayme Rozmenoski, 97, Wausau, died Friday, January 30, 2015 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau. She was born November 4, 1917 in the town of Reid, daughter of the late Julius and Frances (Trzebiatowski) Lewandowski. On September 16, 1939 she married Ernest Rozmenoski at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, Bevent. He preceded her in death on October 28, 1995. Mayme was a...
Dorothy J. Boushley
Jan 27, 2015
Dorothy J. Boushley, 91, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston. She was born October 3, 1923 in Wausau, daughter of the late Ernie and Mabel (Lomboard) Richmond. On November 7, 1942, she married Lloyd W. Boushley in Wausau. He preceded her in death on December 29, 1980. Among some of her favorite pastimes,...
Verna E. Quade
Jan 25, 2015
Verna E. Quade, 94, formerly of Wausau, died Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Christus Shumpert Hospital, Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born July 29, 1920 in Rib Falls, daughter of the late William and Emma (Fellbaum) Huehnerfuss. On May 3, 1941 she married Evan Quade in Wausau. He preceded her in death. Verna worked at Kraft Foods for 21 years before...
Viola Banie
Jan 25, 2015
Viola Banie, 84, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Three Oaks-Golden Living, Marshfield. She was born April 8, 1930 in Wausau, daughter of the late Walter and Clara (Friech) Sullivan. On December 23, 1954 she married Harold Banie in Wausau. He preceded her in death. Viola had a heart of gold and loved singing and dancing. She also...
Harley M. Vander Kooy
Jan 25, 2015
Harley M. Vander Kooy, 85, Weston, died Sunday January 25, 2015 at Rennes Rehab under the care of his family and hospice. He was born July 11, 1929, at Ingersoll in the town of Elderon, son of the late Fred and Agnes (Verkuilen) Vander Kooy. Harley was a 1947 graduate of Wittenberg High School. On July 27, 1953 he married...
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