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.
Debra L. Heiting
May 9, 2015
Debra L. Heiting, 62, Wausau, died Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, following a brief battle with cancer. She was born July 14, 1952 in Marshfield, the daughter of Joanne (Trierweiler) Heiting of Wausau and the late Gerald Heiting. Debra was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and Wisconsin Badgers fan. Over the past six months,...
William "Bill" Egging
May 8, 2015
William "Bill" Egging, 77, Kronenwetter, died peacefully surrounded by Family on Friday May 8, 2015 at the Hospice House in Wausau. Bill was born October 17, 1937 in Mattoon Wi, son of the late Edward and Florence (Tinsman) Egging. On December 29, 1956, he married Joan Kathryn Zarda in Mattoon. She survives. After their marriage, Bill and Joan moved to...
Marlene Rochon
May 8, 2015
Marlene Rita Rochon, 81, Wausau, died Friday May 8, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 25, 1934 in Wausau, daughter of the late William and Margaret (Fleischman) LeMere. On June 7, 1958, she married James Rochon at St. Michael Catholic Church Wausau. He survives. After college Marlene started her working career as a school teacher in Florence,...
Lois Ann O' Connor
May 8, 2015
Lois Ann (Guith) O'Connor, 83, died peacefully Friday, May 8 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Lois, known affectionately as Maudie by her family, was born March 30th, 1932, in Hudson, Wisconsin to Herbert and Freda (Hallberg) Guith. She attended Hudson schools and graduated from Hudson High School in 1950. Lois married Lloyd O'Connor in 1952. They later divorced. She...
Charles M. Johnson
May 7, 2015
Charles M. Johnson, 74, died peacefully in his sleep with Carolyn by his side, Thursday, May 7, 2015 under the care of AsceraCare Hospice at his home. He was born September 27, 1940 in Dekalb, Illinois, son of the late Merle and Mary (Hazzard) Johnson. On August 5, 1961 he married Carolyn Fuller in Waterman, Illinois. She survives. Charles worked...
Marlene J. Kubitz
May 6, 2015
Marlene J. Kubitz, 77, Athens died Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Pine Ridge Assisted Living, Colby. She was born October 19, 1937 in Bismark, North Dakota to the late Alfred and Ann (Heldt) Ohnstad. Marlene was a graduate of Athens High School in the class of 1955. After high school she worked at Wausau Mutual. On July 5, 1957 she...
Jeanette Kolbe
May 4, 2015
Jeanette A. Kolbe, 65, Wausau, died Monday May 4, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 30, 1949 in Wausau, daughter of the late Elmer and Ruby (Vonheeder) Kolbe. She married Michael Kellnhauser in Wausau. He survives. Jeanette attended UW Stevens Point graduating with a degree in Art. For the past 35 years, Mike and Jeanette owned and...
Lee P. Zarling
May 4, 2015
Lee P. Zarling (aka Bumpa, Uncle Laurie, Bing, Tuck), 56, Wausau died unexpectedly Monday, May 4, 2015 at his home. He was born August 16, 1958 in Wausau, son of the late Lawrence and Leona (Murkowski) Zarling. On August 7, 1982 he married Laurie Gajewski at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Milan. Survivors include his wife, Laurie Zarling, Wausau, his two...
Betty Ann Feigley
May 3, 2015
Betty Ann Feigley, 84, Port Orange, Fla., formerly of Wausau, died Sunday, May 3, 2015 at the Port Orange Nursing Home in Florida. She was born September 24, 1930 in the town of Rolling, Wis., daughter of the late Lawrence and Edna (Zwirschitz) Kalkofen. On October 2, 1948, she married Bernard Feigley at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Bowler. Betty...
Gerald R. Anklam
May 3, 2015
Gerald R. "Jerry" Anklam, 72, of Wausau passed away Sunday May 3rd, 2015 at his home with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. He was under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Jerry was born August 3rd, 1942 in Wausau to Raymond and Elvera (Dehnel) Anklam. He attended school in Wausau and...
Linda Opperman
May 3, 2015
Linda E. Opperman, 63, Wausau died Sunday, May 3, 2015 at North Central Health Care Wausau. She was born September 12, 1951 in Queens, New York, daughter of the late Arthur and Ida (Woizeschke) Opperman. Linda lived at Jelinek Apartments and Circle of Love Group Home. She attended Aurora Day Services where she played Connect Four and enjoyed outings with...
Phyllis M. Pawlowski
May 2, 2015
Phyllis M. Pawlowski, 67, Athens, died Saturday, May 2, 2015 in the town of Johnson as a result of an accident. She was born January 14, 1948 in Wausau, daughter of the late Harvey and Viola (Reimer) Krueger. On September 6, 1969, she married David Pawlowski at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He survives. Phyllis was currently working at Marathon...
Dorothy A. Betzner
May 1, 2015
Dorothy A. Betzner, 80, peacefully went to eternal rest, Friday, May 1, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 4, 1934 in Colby, daughter of the late Bernard and Elizabeth (Sterzinger) Dahlke. On September 1, 1956 she married Franklin Betzner in Edgar. He preceded her in death on April 9, 1984. Dorothy enjoyed crocheting, gardening, word search, reading,...
Laura E. Thornewell
Apr 29, 2015
Laura E. Thornewell, 90, Wausau, died Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 23, 1924 in Birnamwood, daughter of the late Ernest and Ella (Reiter) Prahl. On December 30, 1945 she married Joseph Thornewell in Birnamwood. He preceded her in death on August 15, 2011. Laura enjoyed gardening, sewing, knitting and baking, especially cookies. Her...
Lisa A. Holeton
Apr 28, 2015
Lisa Ann (Gizmo) Holeton, 47, died Tuesday April 28, 2015 after a long battle with Huntington's Disease/Chorea at Good Samaritan Society Special Care Center, Robbinsdale, MN. She was born September 22, 1967 in Appleton, WI. She attended school in Appleton where she graduated from high school. During her summers while in high school, she participated in Youth Conservation Camps throughout...
Gerald D. Stange
Apr 26, 2015
Gerald "Jerry" D. Stange, 63, Athens, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 4, 1952 in Wausau, the son of Marcella (Bergmann) Stange of Athens and the late Donald Stange. Jerry attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned both a Bachelor Degree and Law Degree. Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed...
Frances Buehler
Apr 25, 2015
Frances "Faye" Buehler, 92, passed peacefully, in her daughters' arms, April 25, 2015, at the Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was blessed to be surrounded with the souls of her husband Earl, daughter Judy, & grand-daughter Carley, to take her home, to meet her Lord and the Blessed Virgin Mary, whom she loved and praised deeply. Faye was born July...
Thomas J. Wesolowski
Apr 25, 2015
Thomas J. Wesolowski, 73, Edgar, died Saturday April 25, 2015 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born September 8, 1941, in Wausau, son of the late Stanley Sr. and Rose (Feltzkowski) Wesolowski. On September 29, 1962, he married Merceda Lipinski at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. She survives. Thomas attended Technical College in Wausau and worked as a machinist...
Leona Mullen
Apr 25, 2015
Leona Mullen, 97, Marathon died Saturday, April 25, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon. She was born April 3, 1918 in the town of Marathon, daughter of the late John and Josephine (Starzinski) Piekarski. On May 9, 1936 she married Joseph Mullen at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded...
Myron Michlig
Apr 23, 2015
Myron "Mick" Michlig, 79, Wausau, died Thursday, April 23, 2015 after a courageous journey with Alzheimer's at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 21, 1935 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Alex and Dorothy (Koppa) Michlig. Myron attended St. Michael Catholic School and graduated from Wausau High School. He met Carol Tranetzki at Colonial Ballroom during...
