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.
Eleanor Elaine Kannenberg
Jun 28, 2015
Eleanor Elaine Kannenberg, 74, Wausau, died Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 25, 1941 in Ringle, daughter of the late Kermit and Sophie (Koch) Marten. On May 21, 1960 she married Robert Kannenberg at St. Stephen Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, Gail (John) Kannenberg-Narlock, Mike (LaVonne) Kannenberg, Terry...
Grace R. Schilling
Jun 28, 2015
Grace R. Schilling, 97, Marathon, died peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2015 surrounded by family at Hospice House, Wausau, having never lost her ability to share a smile. She was born April 13, 1918 in Halder, daughter of the late Edward H. and Katherine (Streveler) McHugh. On June 24, 1944 she married Luke Schilling at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder....
Michael D. Nowak
Jun 27, 2015
Michael D. Nowak, 90, town of Cassel, went home to God on Saturday, June 27, 2015. He was born July 8, 1924 in Cassel, son of the late Michael Sr. and Mary (Semski) Nowak. For 52 years, Mike was an auctioneer, which would have surprised most that met him as he was a man of few words. That being said,...
Francis C. Schreiner
Jun 27, 2015
Francis C. Schreiner, 85, Edgar, died Saturday, June 27, 2015 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice, at his home. He was born March 13, 1930 in Athens, son of the late Charles and Loretta (Rogstad) Schreiner. On June 6, 1956 he married MaryAnne Leick in Stratford. She survives. Francis operated a dairy farm and also sold seed corn...
John Frahm
Jun 25, 2015
John "Hunts" H. Frahm, 95, of Wausau died Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. John was born October 19, 1919 in the Town of Bern, WI, son of the late George and Anna (Klien) Frahm Growing up in rural Wisconsin and being part of a large family John worked hard as a youth and acquired many skills which...
Dana G. Modrzejewski
Jun 24, 2015
Dana G. Modrzejewski, 49, Wausau, died Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 6, 1965 in Madison, daughter of the late Dave and Shirley (Adams) Woller. For the past 27 years Dana was employed at Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork. Dana is survived by her son, Troy (Nicholle) Modrzejewski, Wausau, grandson, Leeum, four sisters, Robin (Sandy)...
Bruce P. Kufahl
Jun 23, 2015
Bruce P. Kufahl, age 70, passed away June 23, 2015 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota after a long debilitating illness. Bruce was born January 7, 1945 in Wausau, to the late Irven and Dorothea Kufahl. He grew up in the Wausau area, and said his life really began when he met his wife Donna and married her on...
Muriel Georgia Berghammer
Jun 22, 2015
Muriel Georgia Berghammer, 89, Wausau, died June 22, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 17, 1925, in the Town of Halsey, the fourth of eleven children born to George and Lillian (Marth) Hopperdietzel. On February 2, 1946, Muriel married Gilbert Berghammer at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wausau. Together, they had seven children. He preceded her in...
Sylvia M. Opichka
Jun 22, 2015
Sylvia M. Opichka, 95, Wausau died Monday, June 22, 2015 at Our House Assisted Living, Wausau. She was born April 20, 1920 in Wausau, daughter of the late William and Mary (Hosenfugel) Buchberger. On November 9, 1940 she married Romeo Opichka at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on July 26, 2007. After Sylvia raised her...
David "Cowboy" Moll
Jun 22, 2015
David "Cowboy" K. Moll, 68, Wausau, died Monday, June 22, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital due to cardiac arrest. He was born August 8, 1946 in Wausau, son of the late Fred and Emma (Gill) Moll. On April 18, 1970 he married Doreen Rhyner at St. John Lutheran Church, Dancy. She survives. David worked at Weston and Wausau Homes and...
Donald K. Haydam
Jun 19, 2015
Donald K. Haydam, 73, Mountain Home, Arkansas, died Friday, June 19, 2015 in Arkansas. He was born January 15, 1942 in Fox Lake, Illinois, son of the late Karl and Lillian (Vogl) Haydam. Donald served as a sergeant in the Army National Guard. He was a heavy equipment operator and a member of Union No. 150. He also owned and...
Dennis G. Konkol
Jun 15, 2015
Dennis G. Konkol, 61, died Monday, June 15, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 25, 1953 in Wausau, son of the late Clarence and Lorraine (Langteau) Konkol. On September 11, 1972 he married Diane (Gerstel) at St. Peter Lutheran Church. She preceded him in death. Dennis drove truck and was the recipient of numerous safety awards until...
Donna Stoltz
Jun 14, 2015
Donna Mae Stoltz, 80, Wausau, died Sunday, June 14, 2015 at her home. She was born February 28, 1935 in Wausau, daughter of the late Harold and Viola (Hardt) Kroening. In May of 1954, she married Stanley Stoltz in Redwing, Minn. He preceded her in death on February 2, 2014. Donna was a homemaker, she enjoyed knitting, crocheting and also...
Edward J. Moses Sr
Jun 13, 2015
Edward "Ed" J. Moses Sr., 68, Wausau, died Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 18, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Stanley and Rosella (Smith) Moses. On July 7, 1988, he married Denise LaPointe in Phoenix, Arizona. She survives. Following his marriage, Ed and Denise moved to the Wausau area in 1989...
Bertha Rajek
Jun 11, 2015
Bertha Rajek, 97, Marathon died Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 3, 1918 in Germany, daughter of the late Herman and Bertha (Schoen) Friedrich. On June 28, 1939 she married Frank Rajek at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Edgar. He preceded her in death on June 14, 2004. Bertha worked at Marathon Cheese and also...
Anthony Mcnally
Jun 10, 2015
Anthony "Tony" McNally, 83, Wausau, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born May 5, 1932 in County Galway, Ireland, son of the late John and Winifred (Daley) McNally. On October 21, 1961, he married JoAnn Jensen in Kankakee, IL. She survives. Among some of...
Allen E. Fitzke
Jun 10, 2015
Fitzke, Allen E. Allen "Butch" Fitzke, 67, Wausau, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015 surrounded by his family at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born January 3, 1948 in the Town of Maine, son of the late Elmer and Mildred (Strei) Fitzke. On June 23, 1973, he married Carol Kleinhelter...
Daniel J. Merkes
Jun 10, 2015
Daniel J. (Merk) Merkes, 65, Edgar died Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at his home. He was born December 21, 1949 in Wisconsin Rapids, son of Anna (Stini) Merkes, Edgar and the late Norbert Merkes. Daniel worked at the former Edgar Packing Plant for many years and before his retirement he was a yardman at Schueller Company for more than 13...
Simon Bartus
Jun 9, 2015
Simon "Sam" Bartus, 93 Wausau died Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on March 24, 1922 in Mosinee son of the late Wojciech & Antonia (Matke) Bartus. Sam enlisted in the Army serving in World War II where he was awarded a Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his combat action. After service Sam was...
Loretta M. Scholl
Jun 7, 2015
Loretta M. Scholl, age 94, Weston, joined the rest of her family to be with the Lord on June 7, 2015, following a brief hospitalization at Ministry St. Clare's. Loretta was born November 28, 1920, and was the youngest daughter of Frank and Johanna Scholl, Brokaw, where she resided most of her life. Loretta was best known to all that...
