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.
Sharon "Sherry" B. Wanta
Dec 12, 2014
Sharon "Sherry" B. Wanta, 74, Wausau, died Friday, December 12, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 10, 1940 in Wausau, daughter of the late Lawrence and Valeria (Zastrow) Raduechel. On July 30, 1960 she married Steven Wanta at St. Agnes Catholic Church. He survives. Sherry attended Trinity Lutheran School in Wausau. She enjoyed flowers and cherished time...
Ward E. Holz
Dec 10, 2014
Ward E. Holz, 88, died peacefully at his home in Rothschild on December 10, 2014, with his loving wife by his side. Ward was born July 2, 1926 in Green Bay, Wis., to the late Earl and Estella (Roy) Holz. He graduated from Green Bay East High School, and went on to serve with the Army Air Corp. during World...
Gary G. Horvat
Dec 8, 2014
Gary G. Horvat of Wausau, formerly of Rice Lake, entered eternal life on Monday, December 8, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born in Chicago on June 7, 1949 the son of George and Audrey Horvat. He was surrounded by beloved family and is survived by those who loved and cared for him...
Mary Lackey
Dec 6, 2014
Mary Elizabeth Lackey, 70, of Wausau WI, passed away December 6th, 2014. "Mary Beth", daughter of Mary Winifred Wagner and Loren Hoss, died peacefully in her home among family after a battle with esophageal cancer. She is survived by her mother; two daughters, Christa Deane and Jennifer Lackey; and grandson Clyde. Mary is also survived by four siblings: Lana Markey,...
John E. Braun
Dec 5, 2014
John E. Braun, 81, Marathon, formerly of Athens died Friday, December 5, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 3, 1933 in Wausau, son of the late Wilfred and Edna (Wendt) Braun. On June 18, 1958 he married Marion J. Peissig at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville. She survives. After graduating from Athens High School, John attended St....
Delores A. Nowacki
Dec 4, 2014
Delores A. Nowacki, 79, Wausau, formerly of Athens died Thursday, December 4, 2014 under the care of Interim Hospice and Palliative Care at Our House Assisted Living, Wausau. She was born July 22, 1935 in Athens, daughter of the late Reinhold and Esther (Lotzer) Heldt. On July 18, 1953 she married Lester Nowacki in Athens. He survives. Delores was a...
Raymond Czerwinski
Dec 3, 2014
Raymond M. Czerwinski, 73, Wausau died Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born August 30, 1941 in Wausau, son of the late Adam and Helen (Rycerz) Czerwinski. On September 14, 1963 he married Karon Stadler at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on June 22, 2014. For more than 20 years...
Angeline Kumbera
Dec 1, 2014
Angeline M. Kumbera, 88, Wausau died Monday December 1, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 22, 1926, in Wausau, daughter of the late Hilmer and Odile (Kieffer) Boerke. On June 1, 1946, she married Eugene W. Kumbera in Wausau. Angeline graduated from Wausau Senior High School and worked at the Grand Theater. To her family and friends,...
Marie E. Furger
Dec 1, 2014
Marie E. Furger, 97, Marathon died Monday, December 1, 2014 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born July 13, 1917 in the town of Emmet, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Karlen) Imhoff. On October 6, 1937 she married Henry Furger at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder. He preceded her in death on March 21, 1999. Marie farmed...
Lyle J. Belanger
Nov 30, 2014
Lyle J. Belanger, 82, Athens was reunited with his wife on Sunday, November 30, 2014, eight short days after her passing on November 22, 2014. He was born July 3, 1932 in the town of Emmet, son of the late Arthur and Margaret (Schroeder) Belanger. On July 9, 1955 he married Donna Mae Beran in Milan. She preceded him in...
Delbert A. Zietlow
Nov 30, 2014
Delbert A. Zietlow, 82, town of Rib Falls, died Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 20, 1932 at the family homestead in Rib Falls, son of the late Arthur and Adelia (Schultz) Zietlow. On June 23, 1956, he married Elsie Ahrens at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Marathon. She survives. Delbert drove milk truck in...
Pamela L. Fitzke
Nov 28, 2014
Pamela L. Fitzke, 62, died Friday, November 28, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born March 2, 1952 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Kenneth and Corrine (Bergmann) Ast. Pam worked as a painter at Kolbe and Kolbe and enjoyed cooking, gambling, traveling and socializing with friends and family. She also loved taking care of "the boys", the family...
Frank William Cherek
Nov 28, 2014
Frank W. Cherek, 35, Anoka, Minnesota, formerly of Wausau, died Friday, November 28, 2014 in Stillwater, Minnesota. He was born April 21, 1979 in Wausau, the son of Christine (Kortbein) Cherek and David Cherek. Frank attended high school at D.C. Everest in Weston. Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed fishing, playing video games, watching movies, playing cribbage and spending time...
Jacqueline P. Cherek
Nov 28, 2014
Jacqueline P. Cherek, 49, Hatley, died Friday, November 28, 2014 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born July 25, 1965 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Douglas and Janet (Kiedrowski) Polaski. On October 3, 1987 she married John Cherek at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. Jackie loved animals and enjoyed deer hunting during both bow and rifle seasons....
Roseanne B. Michalewicz
Nov 27, 2014
RoseAnne B. Michalewicz, 85, Wausau, died Thursday, November 27, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 13, 1929 in Edson, Wisconsin daughter of the late Charles and Susan (Spath) Cooney. On December 27, 1952 she married Stanley Michalewicz at St. Mary Catholic Church, Stanley. He survives. RoseAnne attended St. Mary School of Nursing and worked as a nurse...
Edmund E. Wisnewski
Nov 25, 2014
Edmund ( Mundike ) E. Wisnewski, 82, Elkhorn, died Tuesday November 25, 2014 at Lakeland Medical Center, Elkhorn. He was born February 20, 1932, in Edgar, son of the late Joseph and Regina (Myszka) Wisnewski. He was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Korean War. Ed had a successful career in sales with Bell and Howell that...
John Zinkowich
Nov 24, 2014
John Zinkowich, 80, Athens, died Monday, November 24, 2014. He was born April 2, 1934 in the town of Goodrich, son of the late Louis and Frances (Budja) Zinkowich. On September 12, 1953, he married Carol Bergmann at Christ United Church, Athens. She survives. John was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Germany during the Army...
Jeanette B. Kyle
Nov 23, 2014
Jeanette B. Kyle, 100, Wausau, died Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Copper Leaf Assisted Living in Schofield. She was born April 20, 1914 in Wausau, daughter of the late Michael and Pauline (Belter) Hench. On September 17, 1938, she married Clarence R. Kyle at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on February 10, 1992. Jeanette enjoyed...
Chris A. Giles
Nov 22, 2014
Christine "Chris" Giles, 65, journeyed into eternal life on Saturday November 22, 2014 after gracefully coping with the "uninvited guest" of cancer over the past four years. She died at Hospice House, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born January 19, 1949, daughter of the late Edwin and Mary (Lemmer) Stieber. In 1967, she...
Donna Mae Belanger
Nov 22, 2014
Donna Mae Ethel Belanger, 79, Athens, died Saturday November 22, 2014, at Golden Living Center Continental Manor, in Abbotsford. She was born September 30, 1935 in the town of Johnson, daughter of the late Frank and Ethel (McKee) Beran. On July 9, 1955, she married Lyle Belanger in Milan. Donna Mae was a homemaker and operated a dairy farm with...
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