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.
Thomas J. Huebsch
Jan 17, 2015
Thomas J. Huebsch, 62, Bremerton Wash., walked into heaven on Saturday, January 17, 2015. Tom was met by his loving wife, Nina and his mother, Helen. He was born July 27, 1952 in Wausau, son of Irvin and Helen (Mohr) Huebsch. Tom was a 1970 graduate of Marathon High School, and joined the United States Navy in 1971. Tom had...
Maryann Gajewski
Jan 16, 2015
MaryAnn Gajewski, 83, Wausau, died Friday, January 16, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wellington Place, Wausau. She was born April 9, 1931 in Wausau, daughter of the late Lester and Margaret (Wilde) Faulks. On October 23, 1948 she married Alois Gajewski at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death. Our...
Linda S. Wolff
Jan 15, 2015
Linda Wolff, 56, Birnamwood, formerly of Tigerton, died Thursday, January 15, 2015 at the Langlade Hospital, Antigo. She was born June 9, 1958 in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Ann (Hassenfus) Boehm. On August 4, 1990, she married Blaine Wolff at Mission Lake. He survives. Linda worked for several years as a Certified Nursing Assistant for area...
Mary Krueger
Jan 15, 2015
Mary L. Krueger, 61, Villa Park, Illinois, formerly of Wausau, died Thursday, January 15, 2015 in Villa Park. She was born August 3, 1953 in Wausau, daughter of the late Charles Sr. and Shirley (Pophal) Pasnecker. On June 23, 1973, she married Douglas Krueger at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wausau. He survives. Mary worked in the surgical unit...
Leonard J. Karlen
Jan 14, 2015
Leonard "Lenny" J. Karlen, 90, Edgar, died Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Bell Tower in Merrill, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born December 12, 1924 in Rib Falls, son of the late Henry and Anna (Rothenberger) Karlen. On May 11, 1946, he married Doris Woller at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. She preceded...
George J. Hrdina
Jan 13, 2015
George "Buckets" J. Hrdina, 86, Wausau, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Benedictine Living Community. He was born April 24, 1928 in Two Rivers, son of the late Joseph and Clara Hrdina. On June 30, 1951 he married Bernadine Sekadlo in Two Rivers. Bernie passed away June 26, 2014; June 30 would have been their 63rd anniversary. George graduated...
Arthur F. Guralski
Jan 12, 2015
Arthur F. Guralski, 84, Wausau died Monday, January 12, 2015 at his home. He was born October 10, 1930 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Walter and Clara (Wojciechowski) Guralski. On June 18, 1952 he married Annabelle Havlovick at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. Arthur retired from James River Corporation after 39 A½ years of service. He...
Mary Ann Baumann
Jan 11, 2015
Mary Ann Baumann, 89, Marathon died Sunday, January 11, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Manor. She was born February 5, 1925 in the town of Emmet, daughter of the late John and Anna (Salzman) Furger. On September 25, 1943 she married Walter Baumann at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her...
Henry F. Laska
Jan 11, 2015
Henry F. Laska, 89, Wausau, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather was called home to God and his precious Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 11, 2015. Hank was born June 22, 1925 in Stevens Point, son of the late Alvin and Laura (Frydach) Laska. Henry served honorably in the Unites States Navy from 1942 until 1945, stationed aboard LST #672...
Marcella R. Kraft
Jan 11, 2015
Marcella R. Kraft, 93, died Sunday, January 11, 2015 under the care of Asera Care Hospice at Golden Living Center-Continental Manor, Abbotsford. She was born January 22, 1921 in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late John and Caroline (Braun) Rauen. On June 22, 1940 she married Albert Kraft in Poniatowski. He preceded her in death on July 17,...
Patricia Ann Carey
Jan 10, 2015
Patricia Ann (Larson) Carey, Wausau, died peacefully at home in the early morning of January 10, 2015. She was under compassionate home hospice and family care for the last 5 months. She succumbed to pulmonary fibrosis, a rare lung disease from which she suffered for her last three years of life. A special thanks to Tom who dedicated himself to...
Marlene F. Untiedt
Jan 9, 2015
Marlene "Molly" F. Untiedt, 73, Edgar, died Friday, January 9, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 17, 1941 in the town of Berlin, Wis., daughter of the late Clifford and Marie (Moeck) Teske. On September 25, 1965, she married DuWayne "Ditto" Untiedt at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on November 20, 2010....
Donald C. Wunsch
Jan 8, 2015
Donald C. Wunsch, 93, Wausau, died Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 8, 1921 in Auburndale, son of the late Joseph and Fern (Bever) Wunsch. He lived in cheese factories in West Auburndale, Unity and March Rapids, before moving to Marshfield. Don had attended a country school for 2-3 years before he went to...
Cecilia H. Baranowski
Jan 8, 2015
Cecilia H. Baranowski, 88, Wausau, died January 8, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 26, 1926 in Callon, daughter of the late Anton and Helen (Putkramer) Jagler. On August 17, 1946 she married Edwin Baranowski who preceded her in death on July 11, 1990. Cecilia enjoyed embroidering, crocheting, and putting together puzzles. She loved playing bingo, gardening,...
Alice B. Koppa
Jan 7, 2015
Alice B. Koppa, 91, formerly of Wausau, died Wednesday January 7, 2015 at Oakridge Gardens, Menasha, with her granddaughter Debbie by her side. She was born May 7, 1923 in Schofield, daughter of the late Randolph and Marie (Darrin) Westberg. On August 14, 1942, she married Edward J. Koppa at the former St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her...
Norma J. Dudash
Jan 6, 2015
Norma J. Dudash, 83, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 12, 1931 in Presque Isle, Wis., daughter of the late Roy and Dorothy (Girsch) Smith. On January 20, 1951, she married Alfred "Al" D. Dudash in Wausau. He preceded her in death on January 23, 1998. She then married Donald A. Voigt...
Charles F. Stieber
Jan 5, 2015
Charles F. Stieber, 86, Marathon, died Monday, January 5, 2015 under the care of Interim Hospice at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon. He was born September 14, 1928 in Marathon, son of the late Anton and Augusta (Blume) Stieber. On July 1, 1950 he married Rita Leitermann in Marathon. She survives. Charles served his country in the United States Army during...
Florence Evanson
Jan 4, 2015
Florence Evanson, age 97, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, Wausau. She was born June 7, 1917 in Neillsville, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Otto and Lottie (Marx) Miller. She married Orville Evanson on October 12, 1941 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Neillsville. They spent...
Jean L. Flatter
Jan 3, 2015
Jean L. Flatter, 86, Wausau, died Saturday January 3, 2015 at Mount View Care Center. She was born January 7, 1928, in Merrill, daughter of the late Walter T. and Emelie O. (Daniek) Krueger. On December 29, 1956, she married Arno Ainsworth Flatter in Merrill. He preceded her in death October 18, 1984. Jean was profoundly influenced at an early...
Audrey A. Weigand
Jan 1, 2015
Audrey Augusta Weigand, 91, Medford, formerly of Athens, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015 at Memorial Health Center Nursing Home under Hospice care. She was born July 27, 1923 at the family farm in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Henry and Martha (Auner) Luedtke. Audrey attended the Hamburg and Athens schools. She worked for Fromm Brothers fox...
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