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.
Blanche M. Hilgemann
Oct 11, 2014
Blanche M. Hilgemann, 86, Wausau, died Saturday October 11, 2014 at Sylvan Crossing under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born April 24, 1928, in the town of Weston, daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Goeshel) Ryan. On November 25, 1950, she married Forrest R. Hilgemann at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded...
Stephen R. Lindstrum
Oct 11, 2014
Stephen "Steve" R. Lindstrum, 77, Athens died Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Golden Living Center-Continental Manor, Abbotsford. He was born April 24, 1937 in Menominee, Michigan, son of the late Earle and Flora (Malecker) Lindstrum. Steve was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. On June 15, 1963 he married Mary Ann Matysik at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski....
Darlene A. Scheffler
Oct 9, 2014
Darlene A. Scheffler, 81, Edgar, died Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Colonial Manor Nursing Home, Wausau. She was born July 4, 1933 in Abbotsford, daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Zahorka) Haderlein. On July 3, 1954 she married Myron "Mike" Scheffler in Milan. He survives. Darlene worked as a special education teacher in the Wausau, Athens and Edgar School...
Joshua Anthony Richards
Oct 9, 2014
Joshua "Josh" Anthony Richards, 12, passed away Thursday October 9, 2014, at Ministry St Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. Josh was born at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau on March 6, 2002 and was a 7th grader at DC Everest Middle School. Josh loved animals, the outdoors, computers, swimming, cooking and anything with four wheels that he could drive, dismantle or fix. He...
Raymond J. Knippel
Oct 9, 2014
Raymond J. Knippel, 84, Wausau died Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 26, 1930, son of the late Walter and Beatrice (Fleischman) Knippel. Ray graduated from St. Mary Grade School, and then from Wausau High School in 1948. Ray was employed at the Marmet Corporation in Wausau and in February of 1951 he enlisted...
Dillon M. Barker
Oct 8, 2014
Dillon M. Barker, 19, Merrill, passed from this life on Wednesday October 8, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Merrill. He was born in Merrill on July 16, 1995 and was a 2013 graduate of Merrill Senior High school. He was currently employed in Sporting Goods at Fleet Farm. Among his favorite things to do were fishing, camping and four wheeling....
Jason P. Giles
Oct 8, 2014
Jason P. Giles, 42, Wausau, died Wednesday October 8, 2014. He was born December 11, 1971, in Wausau, son of David and Christine (Stieber) Giles. Jason was a 1990 graduate of Newman High School, attended North Central Technical College and received a Bachelors Degree in Business from Mount Scenario College. Later, he earned an Electro-Mechanical Degree. In the past, he...
Gerald D. Engman
Oct 3, 2014
Gerald David Engman, 76, Rothschild, died Friday, October 3, 2014 at his home with his family by his side, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born September 2, 1938 in Mosinee, son of the late Henry and Josephine (Rheinschmidt) Engman. On July 25, 1965, he married Antoinette "Toni" Kortbein at St. Mary Catholic Church,...
Michael "Mike" I. Zych
Oct 2, 2014
Michael "Mike" I. Zych, 93, died peacefully Thursday, Oct 2, 2014 under hospice care at Benedictine Living Community of Wausau. He was born April 12, 1921 in Chicago, IL. His family moved to a farm in Mosinee when he was a young boy. At age 18, he enlisted in the US Army and proudly served his country during World War...
Carol J. Krampien
Sep 26, 2014
Carol J. Krampien, 76, Edgar died Friday, September 26, 2014 at Colonial Manor Nursing Home, Wausau. She was born November 17, 1937 in Wausau, daughter of the late Frederick and Esther (Krueger) Neitzel. On April 24, 1954 she married John Krampien at St. John (High Steeple) Lutheran Church, town of Wien. He preceded her in death on November 6, 1990....
Victor B. Bradfish
Sep 23, 2014
Victor B. Bradfish, 87, Wausau, died Tuesday, September 23, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Stone Crest, Wausau. He was born May 28, 1927 in town of Rietbrock, son of the late Fredrick and Mary (Reuter) Bradfish. On August 19, 1950 he married Phyllis Brown at St. Mary Catholic Church. She preceded him in...
Duwane W. Sessions
Sep 23, 2014
DuWane "Duke" W. Sessions, 86, Marathon, died Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born October 23, 1927 in Illinois, son of the late Calder and Mildred (Brownell) Sessions. On October 11, 1952, he married Patricia Olson in Fairchild, Wis. She survives. DuWane was a veteran of the...
Eleanor F. Kletzin
Sep 22, 2014
Eleanor F. Kletzin, 100, Wausau, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2014 at Benedictine Manor in Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born November 30, 1913 in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Felecia (Kolpacki) Duzenski. On June 27, 1936, she married Eugene Kletzin at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded...
Jacqueline R. Campanile
Sep 21, 2014
Jacqueline "Jackie" R. Campanile, 89, New Hampshire, formerly of Athens, died Sunday, September 21, 2014 at the Pleasant Valley Nursing Center in Derry, New Hampshire. She was born August 4, 1925 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, daughter of the late Arthur and Esther (Vergenz) Hoesly. Jackie grew up in Iowa and later attended school to become a registered nurse. Jackie moved...
Sharon A. Nikolai
Sep 21, 2014
Sharon Nikolai Loving mother and adored grandmother, Sharon Anne Nikolai, 68, Marshfield, formerly of Wausau, passed away on Sunday night, September 21, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. Sharon was born in Wausau on February 15, 1946, to John and Sylvia (Schilling) Rogan. She graduated from Newman High School in 1964, where she sang in the Newman chorus. Her...
Stephanie Low
Sep 19, 2014
Stephanie Low was a loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece and friend whose life was cut short at the age of 22. She was born September 29, 1988 in Waukesha, daughter of George Low and Claudia Blake. Survivors include her parents, Claudia Blake and George Low; brothers, Daniel Blake and Christopher Schetter; paternal grandparents, Dan and Christie Low, many other aunts,...
Rodney E. Wetzel
Sep 18, 2014
Rodney "Rod" E. Wetzel, 73, Schofield, died Thursday, September 18, 2014 at his home. He was born October 25, 1940 in Stetsonville, Wis., son of the late Walter E. and Lyda Mae (Woodbeck) Wetzel. On October 5, 1963, he married Margaret A. Stasney in Wausau. She preceded him in death on March 22, 2014. Rodney was a veteran of the...
Anthony "Tony" Marvin
Sep 14, 2014
Anthony "Tony" Marvin Jr., 71, Wausau, died Sunday September 14, 2014 at North Central Health Care Facilities, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born March 31, 1943, in Wausau, son of the late Anthony Sr. and Isabelle (Zieglmeier) Marvin. He was a veteran of the US Army serving with the Second Engineer Company. For...
Anita Kieffer
Sep 14, 2014
Anita Kieffer, 97, Wausau, died Sunday, September 14, 2014 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. She was born April 15, 1917 in the town of Maine, daughter of the late Martin and Olga (Wiedow) Schult. On June 1, 1940 she married Leander "Bud" Kieffer. He preceded her in death on May 2, 2008. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday,...
J. Denis Oppermann
Sep 10, 2014
J. Denis Oppermann, 80, of Wausau died on September 10, 2014, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital following surgery. Denis had numerous health problems over his lifetime and appreciated all the outstanding, compassionate care he received from all the people who cared for him. He was born March 29, 1934 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI to J.L. (Jack) and Lillian (Giesler) Oppermann. Following...