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.
Leon M. Moczarny
Aug 5, 2015
Leon M. Moczarny, 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 under the care of Interim Health Care and Hospice at Stone Crest Nursing Home in Wausau. Leon was born September 24, 1919 to Joseph and Mary (Olichwier) Moczarny in Thorp, Wisconsin. He was the oldest of six children and spent his early years helping on the family farm...
Howard D. Eder
Aug 4, 2015
Howard D. Eder, 84, Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 in Wausau. He was the son of Martin and Viola (Stein) Eder. Howard was born April 14, 1931 in Athens and attended Athens area schools. He married Geraldine Brickheimer on June 16, 1954 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Athens. They owned and operated Athens area school buses...
Shirley Mae Windorski
Aug 2, 2015
Shirley Mae Windorski, 80, Wausau, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2015 at Aspirus Hospice House. She was born May 15, 1935 in Wausau to the late Ferdinand and Helen (Roe) Utecht. She met the love of her life, Clarence, while babysitting his nieces and nephews. Their love lasted for 50 great years together before Clarence passed away. Among Shirley's...
Jeanne Seim
Jul 31, 2015
Jeanne Seim, 70, Weston, died Friday July 31, 2015 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born April 30, 1945, daughter of the late Stanley and Bertha (Groshek) Kole. On April 4, 1964, she married Jerry Seim at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. He survives. Prior to her retirement, Jeanne had served St. Agnes Catholic Church, Weston as Choir Director...
Stephen A. Koppa
Jul 25, 2015
Steve Koppa , 63, of Wausau, Wisconsin, died Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born on May 27, 1952 at St. Mary's Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin to Alex and Vivian Koppa. Steve graduated from Green Bay Southwest High School in 1970 and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from UW Stevens Point...
Joseph A. Nowak
Jul 25, 2015
Joseph A. Nowak, 92, Wausau, died peacefully on the morning of July 25, 2015 at Applegate Terrace. Joseph was born March 9, 1923 in Wausau, son of the late Tony and Helen (Kuharski) Nowak. After the death of his mother when he was a baby, his father married Agnes (Helmaniak) Nowak who raised Joe as her own. He served overseas...
Edward L. Burish
Jul 24, 2015
Edward L. Burish, 82, Wausau, died Friday, July 24, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 14, 1933, in Francis Creek, Wisconsin one of 17 children of the late Edward and Leora (Jost) Burish. He married Mary Jane Blaskowski on October 20, 1956 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives him. Ed was proud to be a...
Judy N. Bentley
Jul 24, 2015
Judy N. Bentley, 57, Kronenwetter, died on Friday, July 24, 2015 at her home. She was born Mach 3, 1958 in Wausau, daughter of the late Harry and Catherine (Soczka) Pospychalla. On September 6, 1986, she married Eugene Bentley at Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. He survives. Judy was currently employed as an administrative secretary for Ministry...
Marilyn F. Whitney
Jul 20, 2015
Marilyn F. Whitney, 87, Wausau, died Monday, July 20, 2015 at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born May 22, 1928 in Bessemer, Mich., daughter of the late Leo and Agda (Nyberg) Mueller. On April 2, 1949, she married James Whitney in Ironwood, Mich. He preceded her in death on...
Edwin Ahrens Sr
Jul 19, 2015
Edwin Ahrens Sr., 96, Wausau, died Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Wellington Place, Wausau. Edwin was born April 27, 1919 in Rib Falls to the late John and Lena (Bonack) Ahrens. On March 29, 1941 he married Virginia Assells in Dubuque, IA. She survives. After graduating from Wausau High School in 1937, Edwin entered the United States Army Airforce and...
John E. Putzbach
Jul 17, 2015
John E. "Putz" Putzbach, 75, Wausau, passed away Friday, July 17 in the presence of his loving sisters under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Evergreen Place, Wausau, after a brave three year battle with frontotemporal dementia. He was born August 20, 1939, son of the late Arthur and Dorothy (Lang) Putzbach...
Dennis J. Gertschen
Jul 15, 2015
Dennis "Abie" J. Gertschen, 84, Marathon, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 12, 1931 in Wausau, son of the late Frank J. and Molly (Seubert) Gertschen of Marathon. On October 14, 1954, he married Jacqueline Mullen at Holy Name Catholic Church in Wausau. She survives. In his younger years, many...
Edward F. Wirkus
Jul 13, 2015
Ed Wirkus, 97, Edgar, died July 13, 2015. He was born July 10, 1918 in the town of Frankfort, son of the late Frank and Rose (Goldbach) Wirkus. On June 5, 1948 he married Clara Mroczenski at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. She preceded him in death on September 6, 2010. Ed was a devout Catholic who prayed the rosary...
Willard A. Block
Jul 12, 2015
Willard A. Block, 91, Wausau, died Sunday, July 12, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 8, 1923 in the Town of Maine, son of the late Fred and Viola (Krueger) Block. On June 11, 1949, he married Ardell Woller in the Town of Berlin. She preceded him in death on August 28, 1986. Willard worked at Prehn...
Marion Geier
Jul 11, 2015
Marion (Fell) Geier passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Marion was born on September 7, 1922 to Alice and Robert Fell. She married George Geier on October 26, 1946 and they made their home in the Town of Stettin. They were married 65 years. Marion's delightful smile and bubbling personality were infectious. She...
Leona B. Haase
Jul 9, 2015
Leona B. Haase, 84, Schofield, died Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born October 16, 1930 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Leslie and Helen (Magrecke) Wadinski. On November 26, 1949 she married Andrew Haase in Milwaukee. He survives. Leona was a homemaker and worked in retail at the Fair Store, Fashion Store, JC...
Patricia T. Eckardt
Jul 4, 2015
Patricia "Pat" Eckardt, 80, town of Maine, died Saturday, July 4, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 27, 1935 in Wausau, daughter of the late Frank and Charlotte (Stubinski) Bychinski. On October 10, 1953 she married John "Jack" Eckardt at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Patsy worked at Wausau Insurance for a few years and...
Dawn M. Olson
Jul 4, 2015
Dawn M. Olson, 54, Wausau died Saturday, July 4, 2015 surrounded by loving family and friends at Aspirus Wausau Hospital which she was admitted to that day. She was born June 8, 1961 Memorial Hospital in Medford, daughter of Eugene and Judy (Brink) Olson, Medford. Dawn graduated from Medford Senior High School in 1979. She continued her education at North...
Helen A. Berens
Jun 30, 2015
Helen A. Berens, 91, Marathon, died Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born July 17, 1923 in Rothiemay, Montana, daughter of the late Adolph and Emma (Hassebrock) Miessner. On December 5, 1941, she married Norbert Berens in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on November...
Donald J. Wisnewski
Jun 29, 2015
Donald J. Wisnewski, 86, Edgar died at his home on Monday, June 29, 2015 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice, surrounded by his wife, son, and sister. He was born April 18, 1929 in Poniatowski, son of the late Joseph and Regina (Myszka) Wisnewski. On May 29, 1954 he married Jean Rusch at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski....
