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.
Mary Jane Frieders
Apr 22, 2015
Mary Jane Frieders, 79, Rib Mountain, died Wednesday, April 22, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 28, 1935 in Poniatowski, daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Schueller) Gantner. On June 4, 1958 she married James Frieders at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He survives. As a...
John Kern
Apr 20, 2015
John E. Kern, 95, Edgar, died Monday, April 20, 2015 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau. He was born October 24, 1919 in Chicago, son of the late John and Lena (Rodenburg) Kern. On January 19, 1978 he married Esther Yessa in Mapleton, Minn. She preceded him in death on October 2, 2002. Together they owned and operated Kern's Variety Store...
Salli M. Howe
Apr 19, 2015
Salli Marie Howe of Wausau passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015, a few days after her 65th birthday and less than 9 months after her diagnosis with aggressive glioblastoma. Salli is survived by Charles Howe, her loving husband of 48 years, by her daughter Kristine (Sam) Koppela of Wausau, her son Charles (Heidi) Howe of Rochester, MN, Kristine's sons...
Mary Ann Hornung
Apr 18, 2015
Mary Ann Hornung, 84, former Marathon resident, passed away on April 18, 2015, at Applegate Reflections, Wausau, WI. She was born March 15, 1931, in Marathon to the late John and Mayme (Linder) Knoeck. She was united in marriage to Albin Hornung on October 21, 1950. He preceded her in death on August 4, 2013. Mary Ann farmed with her...
Gregory L. Hart
Apr 16, 2015
Gregory L. Hart, 83, Athens, died Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born June 7, 1931 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late John and Louise (Mroczenski) Hart. On August 2, 1969, he married Patricia Buckett in Chicago, Ill. She preceded him in death on January 24, 2009. Greg was a fourth...
Hollie J. Hahn
Apr 12, 2015
Hollie J. Hahn, 85, Rothschild died Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Copperleaf Memory Care, Rothschild. Survivors include her siblings, Donald (Ina) Schwartz, Nevada, Ardell (Ardean) Kort, Rothschild, Sharon (Tom) Core, Florida and Leslie (Marian) Schwartz Jr., Schofield as well as many nieces and nephews. Private graveside services will be held at Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth...
Lauren O. Weinkauf
Apr 11, 2015
Lauren "Apples" O. Weinkauf, 84, Wausau, mercifully passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born November 17, 1930 in Wausau, son of the late Orville and Erna (Brendemuehl) Weinkauf. Lauren attended Wausau High School and then enlisted in the United...
Marilyn M. Spletter
Apr 11, 2015
Marilyn M. Spletter, 78, Wausau died Saturday, April 11, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born April 5, 1937 in Wausau, daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Mattson) Trainor. On May 21, 1960 she married Darwin "Blackie" Spletter at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her...
James A. Whitney
Apr 6, 2015
James "Jim" A. Whitney, 90, Wausau, died Monday, April 6, 2015 at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter. He was born December 24, 1924 in Duluth, Minn., son of the late Otho and Vivian (McLean) Whitney. On April 2, 1949, he married Marilyn Mueller in Ironwood, Mich., she survives. Jim was a veteran of the United States Army. For many years, he...
Andrew James Kaldunski
Apr 3, 2015
Andrew James Kaldunski, 25, of Marathon, died Friday, April 3, 2015 at his home, after a three year courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born on September 6, 1989 in Wausau, and is the son of Robert and Carol (Volhard) Kaldunski. Andrew attended St. Mary School and was a 2008 graduate of Marathon High School. In 2011 he completed...
Hazel Roach
Apr 2, 2015
Hazel F. Roach, Wausau, died Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Mountview Care Center Wausau. She was born May 2, 1930 in Athens, daughter of the late Frederick and Hazel (England) Redmann. Hazel worked for the Wausau School District as a cook at Wausau West for over 30 years. In her spare time she loved to cook and also enjoyed quilting...
Scott James Trimner
Mar 31, 2015
Scott James Trimner, 58, Athens, died Tuesday March 31, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 29, 1956 in Fort Atkinson, son of Patricia J. (Collins) Trimner, and the late Harold G. Trimner. On October 1, 1983, he married Kathryn Mueller at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens. She survives. Along with his brother-in-law, Scott operated Mil Trim Farms, Athens....
Aloys J. Hall
Mar 31, 2015
Aloys J. Hall, 84, Marathon, died Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born November 27, 1930 in Marathon, son of the late Julius and Hatti (Jagodinski) Hall. On April 4, 1964, he married Anne K. Schoeder at The Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. She preceded him in death on April 13,...
Barbara J. Burmeister
Mar 31, 2015
Barbara J. Burmeister, 80, Athens, died Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 17, 1934 in Dane County, daughter of the late Roy and Evelyn (Dorman) Williamson. On February 11, 1950 she married Henry Burmeister at Zion Lutheran Church, Rib Falls. He preceded her in death on January 15, 2009. Barb farmed in the town...
Mary "Mae" M. White
Mar 30, 2015
Mary M. "Mae" White, 92, Rothschild died Monday, March 30, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born September 16, 1922 in Hatley, daughter of the late Walter and Gladys (Witman) Kaminski. On October 11, 1947 she married Francis W. White at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in...
James E. Sell
Mar 30, 2015
James "Jim" E. Sell, 69, Wausau, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 30, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 26, 1946 in Eleva, Wis., the son of Elgart and Lorna (Zimmerman) Sell. On October 9, 1993, he married Susan Meverden at Saint Andrew Lutheran Church, Rib Mountain. She survives. Jim was an accountant for Wausau Metals and retired...
Ruth Pederson
Mar 28, 2015
Ruth "Ruthie" Pederson, 88, Athens died Saturday, March 28, 2015 in Rehab care at the Benedictine Living Community, Wausau. Ruth was born June 10, 1926 in Kaukauna, daughter of the late Lorence and Elizabeth (Wanke) Daniels. She married Robert "Bob" Pederson June 24, 1950 at St. Anthony Catholic Church Athens. He preceded her in death on December 27, 2000. Ruth...
Janice Joyce Straub
Mar 28, 2015
Janice Joyce Straub, age 77, passed away peacefully at Wausau Manor on March 28, 2015 after more than 60 years of Type I Diabetes. She was born September 9, 1937 in Wausau, daughter of the late Leonard and Minnie Urmanski. In 1955 she graduated from Wausau High School. She worked at Sears for 11 years and also for the Wausau...
Kristan E. Janse-Dinkel
Mar 27, 2015
Kristan E. Janse-Dinkel, 54, Wausau died Friday, March 27, 2015 under the care of Ministry Health Home Care Hospice at her home. She was born June 19, 1960 in Bemidji, Minnesota, daughter of Michael and Mary Ann (Mayer) Janse, River Falls. On October 22, 1988 she married Robert "Bob" Dinkel at St. Bridget Catholic Church, River Falls. He survives. Kris...
Sister Rosemary Smith
Mar 26, 2015
Smith, Sister Rosemary, OSF (formerly Sister Mary Ralph). Born to Eternal Life Thursday, March 26, 2015, age 91. Survivors include the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi with whom she shared life for 75 years, a brother, Eugene Smith; nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to St. Mary's Oratory, 325 Grand Avenue, Wausau WI 54403, on Monday, March...
