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.
Sylvia D. Trantow
Nov 22, 2014
Sylvia D. Trantow, 90, died Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. She was born April 25, 1924 in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Laura (Seefeldt) Jablonski. On December 15, 1945 she married Elroy Trantow. He preceded her in death on December 22, 2013. In her younger years, Sylvia enjoyed gardening, going out to eat and...
Carol V. Normand
Nov 21, 2014
Carol V. Normand, 74, Marathon died Friday, November 21, 2014 at her home. She was born December 12, 1939 in Wausau, daughter of the late Andrew and Frances (Grabowski) Schilling. On February 8, 1958 she married Maurice A. Normand at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Carol was a homemaker and was proud of the fact that she was...
Lloyd Bunkelman
Nov 21, 2014
Lloyd Bunkelman, 88, Athens, died on Friday, November 21, 2014 at Saint Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, with family at his side. Lloyd was born October 3, 1926 in Milan, to Chester and Tillie (Suennen) Bunkelman on the home farm. He attended country school in Milan through the 8th grade and graduated from Abbotsford High School. He enjoyed playing baseball in the...
Eugene Kumbera
Nov 21, 2014
Eugene W. Kumbera, 92, Wausau, died Friday November 21, 2014 at North Central Health Care Facilities, Wausau. He was born May 24, 1922, in Wausau, son of the late John and Hulda (Wagner) Kumbera. In 1941, Eugene had been employed at Underwood Veneer Company and was a member of the Rib Mountain Ski Patrol. In 1942 he was drafted into...
Doris J. Baumann
Nov 19, 2014
Doris "Peaches" J. Baumann, 84, Schofield, died Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Cedar Creek Manor, Mosinee. She was born February 12, 1930 in Wausau, daughter of the late Cleve and Helen (Buchberger) Lyon. On May 12, 1956, she married Ubald A. Bauman at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on November 11, 1991. Doris was a...
John Schrader
Nov 18, 2014
John Schrader, 92, town of Franzen, died Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at his home. He was born April 30, 1922 in Elderon, son of the late John and Catherine (Brzezinski) Schrader. On June 15, 1946 he married Ruffina Groshek at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Galloway. She preceded him in death on July 16, 1983. John did various odds jobs in...
Atlas Jayce Kersten
Nov 17, 2014
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Ronald A. Graveen
Nov 17, 2014
Ronald A. Graveen, 80, of Edgar entered eternal life on November 17, 2014 at his home, comfortable in his favorite chair, watching Davy Crockett, with his wife by his side. He would have not had it any other way. His spirit is carried on by his 5 children, 11 grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren, 2 siblings, and an extended family of...
Rita Rae Falkowski
Nov 16, 2014
Rita Rae Falkowski, 72, Wausau, died Sunday November 16, 2014 at the Hospice House, after a four year battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born August 24, 1942, in Rockford, Illinois, daughter of the late Austin and Catherine (Wolf) Teeters. On June 24, 1961, she married Gilbert John Falkowski. He preceded her in death January 13, 1998. Rita graduated from...
Clifford Frank Tietz
Nov 14, 2014
Clifford Frank "Grandpa" Tietz, born February 5, 1925 (2/5/1925) passed away under hospice care on Friday, November 14, 2014. He was 89 (going on 90) years old. Or admitting he was only 39 for many years. Clifford was the fifth of six children born to Nettie (Wood) and Frank Tietz. He grew up in the Wausau area. He attended Wausau...
Clifford J. Maule
Nov 9, 2014
Clifford J. Maule, 86, Mosinee, formerly of Manitowoc, died Sunday, November 9, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Kennedy Park, Weston. He was born April 16, 1928 son of the late Meldon and Velma (Tompkins) Maule. Survivors include his children, Christopher (Kate) VandeHey-Maule, Mosinee, David (Peggy) Manitowoc and Kathy (Gary) Knox, Dayton, Ohio; seven...
Roger A. Kubitz
Nov 6, 2014
Roger A. Kubitz, 80, Athens died Thursday, November 6, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield with his family at his side. He was born November 11, 1933 in Wausau, son of the late Martin and Marie (Kroening) Kubitz. Roger was a graduate of the Athens High School. On July 5, 1957 he married Marlene Ohnstad at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens....
Lois A. Laughlin
Nov 5, 2014
Lois A. Laughlin, 75, Wausau, formerly of Medford, died Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at home. She was born on June 2, 1939 in Osceola, Iowa, daughter of the late Earl and Sarah (Hart) Bates. On December 3, 1957, she married Henry "Al" Laughlin in Medford. He survives. For many years, Lois worked as a case worker for the Clark County...
Ralph "Rick" A. Westfall
Nov 5, 2014
Ralph "Rick" A. Westfall, 79, Athens, died in his garage where he lived his life to the fullest on Wednesday, November 5, 2014. He is now up in heaven with Alis, family and friends having a country jamboree. He was born July 13, 1935 in the town of Halsey, son of the late Andrew and Sofia (Greiner) Westfall. On September...
Arden "Ardie" Tesch
Nov 4, 2014
Arden "Ardie" Tesch lost his courageous battle with respiratory difficulties Wednesday evening November 4th. His survivors include his mother, Betty Tesch, sister, Terri (Gene) Zunker, brothers, Alan (Lynn) Tesch, Jeffrey (Patty) Tesch and Scott (Victoria) Tesch. He has six nephews and one niece. He also has a number of great nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his...
Florence Zahn
Nov 4, 2014
Florence L. Zahn, 98, Weston, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at the Renaissance Assited Living Center, Weston. She was born May 29, 1916, in Schofield to Andrew and Alvina (Wiesman) Hager. On May 14, 1938 Florence was united in marriage with Melvin Zahn in Fenwood. Survivors include her children Dale (Barbara) Zahn, Manitowoc and Faye (John) Coleman, Rothschild;...
Dolores Ann Lang
Nov 3, 2014
Dolores Ann Lang, 85, Marathon passed away peacefully on Monday November 3, 2014 with her family at her side. She was born January 5, 1929 in Poniatowski daughter of the late Theodore and Anna (Socha) Miller. Dolores graduated from Holy Family Grade School and Edgar High School. She married Luke Lang on June 2, 1951 at Holy Family Church, Poniatowski...
Robert Henry Baumann
Nov 2, 2014
Robert Henry Baumann, 88, of Wausau, passed away Sunday morning, November 2, 2014, at Lakeview Heights, Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born at home in Wausau on December 20, 1925, to Henry and Ida (Gralow) Baumann, the youngest of four children. Known to many as Bob, he graduated mid-term from Wausau High School in 1944, enlisting in the...
Loretta M. Heil
Nov 1, 2014
Loretta M. Heil, 90, formerly of Marathon, died Saturday November 1, 2014 at Wausau Manor, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born February 8, 1924, in the town of Marathon, daughter of the late Herbert and Agatha (Blume) Ruplinger. On September 9, 1946, she married Clifford J. Heil Sr., at St. Mary Catholic Church,...
Norman "Red" E. Hack
Nov 1, 2014
Norman "Red" Hack, 88, Marathon died Saturday, November 1, 2014 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. He was born May 19, 1926 in Wausau, son of the late Edward and Katherine (Sicklinger) Hack. He attended St. Mary's School in Marathon and also was a graduate of Marathon High School in 1943. On October 25, 1958 he married Gladys...
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