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.
Michael "Mike" J. Pellegrino
Dec 31, 2014
Michael J. "Mike" Pellegrino, 31, Wausau, died Wednesday December 31, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 4, 1983 in Wausau, son of John and Deanna (Dailey) Pellegrino. For the past several months, Mike was the top salesman at Wausau Auto, where he was employed. He coached YMCA baseball for his son, Antonio's team. Among his favorite things...
Carol E. Feldmeier
Dec 30, 2014
Carol E. Feldmeier, 82, Wausau, died December 30, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 29, 1932 in Menominee, Michigan, daughter of the late Elery and Myrtle (Anderson) Lovedale. On September 24, 1955 she married Robert Feldmeier in Peshtigo. Carol worked as a nurse for Colonial Manor and also for Dr. Mary Jo Freeman. Carol was a loving...
Laurena A. Gavitt
Dec 29, 2014
Laurena "Rene" A. Gavitt, 96, Wausau, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, December 29, 2014. She was born February 16, 1918 in Wausau, daughter of the late Andrew and Albertina (Aschenbrenner) Karcher, and grew up on the family farm in the town of Easton. On February 29, 1936, she married Earl E. Gavitt at Trinity Lutheran...
Dorothy A. Dahlberg
Dec 28, 2014
Dorothy A. Dahlberg, 92, Wausau, died Sunday, December 28, 2014 at North Central Health Care Facility, Wausau. She was born June 27, 1922 in Wisconsin, daughter of the late William and Josephine (Tafelski) Stelter. On September 5, 1942, she married Douglas Dahlberg in Rockford, Ill. He preceded her in death on March 7, 2008. Dorothy was a homemaker and enjoyed...
James A. Radtke
Dec 27, 2014
James "Jim" A. Radtke, 88, Wausau, died Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born June 17, 1926 in Wausau, son of the late William and Gertrude (Wex) Radtke. Jim worked as a feed operator at James River Corp. in Wausau for 35 A½ years until his retirement. He was a lifelong member of the...
Tina L. Laffin-Moren
Dec 25, 2014
Tina L. (Laffin) Moren, 46, Rhinelander, died Dec. 25, 2014 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born Aug. 25, 1968 in Milwaukee, a daughter of Charlotte (Bender) Laffin and the late Norman Laffin Sr. Survivors include her sons, Benjamin Blood, Dylan (Alyssa) Laux and Peyton "Robert"; grandson, Christopher Laux; special friend, Ron McFadden; mother, Charlotte (fiancAC. LeRoy) Laffin;...
John "Jack" Hartwig
Dec 23, 2014
John "Jack" Hartwig, 76, Wausau, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 23, 2014, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born December 31, 1937, in Wausau, son of the late Ervin and Emily (Zunker) Hartwig. Jack graduated from Wausau East High School and studied Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Marathon...
John Bauer
Dec 20, 2014
John Bauer, 97, Rib Mountain passed away Saturday, December 20, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau. John (Dad) grew up on the family farm in his hometown, Catawba, Wisconsin. He moved to Wausau to start a 30 year career in home construction. He worked first for his cousin, Bernard Kramer,...
Melvin G. Wilke
Dec 19, 2014
Melvin G. Wilke, 85, Wausau, died Friday December 19, 2014 at the Wells Nature View, Marshfield. He was born November 15, 1929, in Dorchester, son of the late George and Agnes (Weber) Wilke. On July 12, 1958, he married Florence Brandt at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Marshfield. She preceded him in death June 22, 2014. He was a...
Eleanor A. Patton
Dec 18, 2014
Eleanor A. Patton, 77, died Thursday, December 18, 2014 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at the House of Dove, Marshfield, after a courageous battle with her illness. She was born April 12, 1937 in Mosinee, daughter of the late Earl and Nora (Beyer) Patton. Eleanor worked in the shipping department at Wausau Papers for many years. She...
Dolores M. Bergs
Dec 18, 2014
Dolores Marion Bergs, 89, town of Cassel, died Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 20, 1924 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Paszek) Kordus. On September 27, 1944, she married Norbert Bergs at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. He preceded her in death on September 17, 2006. Dolores...
Rita F. Prihoda
Dec 18, 2014
Rita F. Prihoda, 98, Schofield, formerly of Marathon died Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Kennedy Park, Schofield. She was born September 18, 1916 in Halder, daughter of the late Edward and Amelia (Martin) Kurtzweil. On December 25, 1942 she married Sylvester "Sy" Prihoda in Gainesville, Texas. He preceded her in death on March 13, 2000. Rita worked at Marathon Cheese...
Roland W. Hall
Dec 17, 2014
Roland W. Hall, 90, Wausau, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home surrounded by family. He was born January 9, 1924 in Marathon, son of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Kennedy) Hall. On April 30, 1957, he married Mary Lou Kutil at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on May 4,...
Leonard R. Salzman
Dec 15, 2014
Leonard R. "Lenny" Salzman, 79, Wausau died Monday, December 15, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the family farm in Wausau. He was born November 4, 1935 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Niziolek) Salzman. On September 10, 1960 he married Alice "Allie" Wanke at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She...
Ruth E. Stencil
Dec 14, 2014
Ruth E. Stencil, 85, Wausau, died Sunday December 14, 2014 at Benedictine Living Community, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born August 19, 1929, in Galloway, daughter of the late Bruno and Grace (Cannady) Vetter. As third oldest sibling in a family of 10, with schoolteacher parents, Ruth became a motherly figure as she...
Esther Petri
Dec 12, 2014
Esther Petri, 91 of Wausau, died Friday, December 12, 2014 under the care of the staff at Mount View Care Center. She went into heaven with family by her side. She was born May 28, 1923 in Wausau, daughter of the late Arthur and Elsie (Kurth) Lambrecht. On June 17, 1943 she married Harold Petri at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau....
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,...
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