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.
Victor Bielen
Jun 7, 2015
Victor Gregory Bielen, 86, Wisconsin Rapids, died Sunday, June 7, 2015 at the Tomah Veterans Center after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's. He was born on January 12, 1928 the son of the late Andrew and Mary (Pronko) Bielen.On October 1, 1955 he was united in marriage to Jane Koss at St. Frances Catholic Church Knowlton. He served in the...
Sally M. Kluck
Jun 7, 2015
Sally M. Kluck, 67, Wausau, died Sunday June 7, 2015 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston. She was born September 16, 1947, in Sparta, daughter of the late Victor and Fayth (Kuhn) Robison. On August 16, 1969, she married Allen Kluck at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death May 25, 1999. Sally worked with her...
Clara L. Sulzer
Jun 5, 2015
Clara L. Sulzer, 92, Marathon, died Friday afternoon, June 5, 2015 at the Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. She was born June 9, 1922, in Marathon, daughter of the late Andrew and Frances Werner. On September 6, 1941 she married the late Wallace Sulzer at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder. He preceded her in death on November 10, 1988. Clara was...
Kimberly Walker-Conley
Jun 3, 2015
Kimberly Walker-Conley, 40, Land O Lakes, formerly of Athens, died Weds. June 3, 2015 at the Aspirus Hospice House. She was born June 9, 1974, in Hartford, daughter of Caroline (Clough) Walker, Athens and the late John Walker Jr. In recent years, Kim had been employed at the Days Inn and Best Western in Land O Lakes and also with...
Jack Hartman Reichert
Jun 2, 2015
Jack Hartman Reichert, 78, Schofield, died Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a long battle with cancer. He was born May 24, 1937 in Long Beach, California, son of the late Robert and Frances (Hartman) Patrick and was adopted in 1947 by the late Harold Reichert. In 1982 he married Barbara Juedes in Wausau. She survives. Jack...
David A. Schreiner
Jun 2, 2015
David "Dave" A. Schreiner, 58, Wausau, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. He was born May 21, 1957 in Wausau, the son of Andrew and Luella (Janke) Schreiner of Athens. On June 18, 1977, he married Janice Literski at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. She survives. After high school, Dave became self-employed in the logging business for...
Elizabeth A. Foley
May 31, 2015
Elizabeth "Liz" A. Foley, 49, Wausau, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at her home. She was born January 18, 1966 in Milwaukee, daughter of Frances (VanSleet) Foley of Wausau and the late Judge John P. Foley. On January 13, 1989, she married Marc Foley in Rothschild. Liz was a 1984 graduate of D.C.Everest High School....
Timothy J. Rusinek
May 29, 2015
Timothy J. Rusinek, 56, Mosinee, died Friday May 29, 2015 at his home under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice after a three year battle with a rare sarcoma. He was born November 20, 1958, in Chicago, son of the late Edward and Claire (Pagryzinski) Rusinek. On December 28, 1984, he married Linda Filipiak in Knowlton. She survives. Tim...
Jonathan Melvin Wesener
May 28, 2015
Jonathan Melvin Wesener, 16, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at his home. He was born February 18, 1999 in Sheboygan, son of Steven and Angela (Costa) Wesener. Jonathan attended Edgar High School and was proud of his number 76 jersey on the football team. He was employed at McDonald's and enjoyed food, skiing, baseball and had a...
David R. Sodke
May 28, 2015
David Ronald Sodke, 73, Las Vegas, Nev., died Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Valley Hospital in Las Vegas. He was born February 27, 1942 in Rib Falls, Wis., son of the late Fred and Clara (Jansen) Sodke. David served in the United States Army in Germany. He was a graduate of Marathon High School. For many years, David was employed...
Thomas J. Barden
May 24, 2015
Thomas J. Barden, 77, Wausau, died Sunday May 24, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 11, 1937, in Wausau, son of the late Frank and Mazel (Theisen) Barden. On March 31, 1984, he married Sandy Lang in Hartford. She survives. Tom had been employed in sales and later served as manager at Emmons Office Products prior to...
Dave C. Woller Jr
May 23, 2015
Dave C. Woller Jr., 58, Wausau, died Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at his home. He was born October 29, 1956 in Wausau, son of the late Dave Sr. and Shirley (Adams) Woller. Survivors include his son, Jacob Woller, sisters and brother and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home,...
August Albert Stanke
May 21, 2015
August Albert Stanke left this earth on May 21, 2015 to be with God and other family members. He was born on October 13, 1931, son of Peter and Lillian Stanke. He worked on the family farm and then moved to Milwaukee to work for several years. On August 9, 1952 he was called to serve his country in Korea....
Theresa E. Szymanski
May 20, 2015
Theresa E. Szymanski, 87, Marathon, died Wednesday May 20, 2015, at Mount View Care Center. She was born April 11, 1928 in Edgar, daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Hall) Lemmer. On August 19, 1947, she married Alex Szymanski at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death September 21, 2013. Through the years, Theresa had been...
Sylvester J. Chojnowski
May 19, 2015
Sylvester J. Chojnowski, 87, Edgar died Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 12, 1928 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Telesfor and Annie (Gajewski) Chojnowski. On October 8, 1949 he married Alice Lepak at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. She survives. Sylvester was known for his hard work ethics...
Barbara M. Goetz
May 17, 2015
Barbara M. Goetz, 68, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015 at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, with her family by her side. She was born October 11, 1946 in Burlington, daughter of the late Edmund and Mildred (Rausch) Wolf. On August 12, 1978 she married Louis Goetz Jr. He preceded her in death in June of 1987. Barb attended St. Mary Grade...
Marcella M. Berndt
May 17, 2015
Marcella "Marcy/Sally" (Holzem) Berndt, 90, Wausau, died Sunday, May 17, 2015, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Sally was born February 19, 1925 in Wausau, daughter of the late Chris and Amelia (Schneck) Holzem. On January 27, 1945, Sally married Arthur Berndt in Wausau while he was on leave from...
Terri Lynn Mchugh
May 14, 2015
Terri Lynn McHugh, 47, Rib Mountain, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family May 14, 2015 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Terri was born February 11, 1968 in San Antonio, Tex., daughter of Jim and Peggy (Calhoun) Rather. On November 6, 1999, she married the love of her...
Gerraine F. Sturm
May 13, 2015
Gerraine F. Sturm, 89, Wausau, died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at her home. She was born February 14, 1926 in Little Chicago, daughter of the late Leo and Louise (Pruss) Brandt. On October 1, 1949 she married LeRoy Sturm at St. Peter Lutheran Church, town of Hamburg. He preceded her in death on December 12, 2009. Gerraine worked at...
Kenneth L. Kranz
May 11, 2015
Kenneth L. Kranz, 68, Rothschild WI, passed away Monday May 11, 2015 at his home, comforted by his family members, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born June 22, 1946, in Wausau, son of the late Wilbur and June (Mykleby) Kranz. On October 21, 1989, he married Claire Hogan in Wausau WI. He enlisted...
