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.
Arthur W. Wisnewski
Sep 7, 2014
Arthur "Art" W. Wisnewski, 83, Edgar died Sunday, September 7, 2014 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. He was born August 26, 1931 in Poniatowski, son of the late John and Josephine (Nowacki) Wisnewski. On February 7, 1959 he married Bernice Spychalla at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church, Antigo. She preceded him in death on June 1, 2010. Art was...
Marie Marcell
Sep 7, 2014
Marie Marcell, 96, of Wausau was called home to eternal life by her Lord on September 7, 2014. Marie was born on August 10, 1918 in Wausau, WI to Karl and Minnie Schiefelbein. She grew up in Wausau and graduated from Wausau Senior High School. She was the fifth of nine children. Marie married the love of her life, Frederick...
Marguerite Leona Walters
Sep 6, 2014
Marguerite Leona Walters, 103, Springfield, Va., formerly of Wausau, died Saturday, September 6, 2014 in Springfield. She was born August 26, 1911 in Wausau, daughter of the late Roy and Daisy Assel. Marguerite graduated from Wausau High School and was employed at the Fort Hays State College in Kansas from 1963 until 1975. Survivors include one son, Kenneth (Carol) Walters...
Leonard J. Lechleitner
Sep 6, 2014
Leonard Joseph Lechleitner passed away September 6, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield, WI. He was born November 24, 1932 in Jump River of Taylor County to the late Charles and Opal (Boardman) Lechleitner. On July 24, 1954 he married Shirley Day at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Donald, Wisconsin. She preceded him in death on April 26, 2011. After...
Walter H. Maas
Sep 5, 2014
Walter "Wally" H. Maas, 90, died peacefully Friday, September 5, 2014 at Marathon Assisted Living Center under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born August 7, 1924 in Merrill, son of the late Walter and Zoe Maas. On July 28, 1951, Wally married the love of his life, Ethel "Muffy" Patefield and she was always...
Walter F. Schmitt
Sep 4, 2014
Walter "Wally" F. Schmitt, 86, Edgar, died Thursday, September 4, 2014 at Golden Living Center-Continental Manor in Abbotsford, following complications from Parkinson's Disease. He was born May 31, 1928 in Fort Atkinson, Iowa, son of the late Joseph and Christina (Kunt) Schmitt. On June 11, 1951, he married Rosemary M. Anderson in Cresco, Iowa. She survives. For 10 years, Walter...
Shannon L. Hall
Sep 2, 2014
Shannon L. Hall, 24, town of Hamburg, died Tuesday, September 2, 2014 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born October 25, 1989 in Merrill, the daughter of Edmund and Judith (Schoessow) Hall of Hamburg. Shannon was a student at the University of Wisconsin-Marathon, pursuing her dream of becoming a nurse. She was currently employed...
Michael A. Denfeld
Sep 1, 2014
Michael A. Denfeld, 26, Edgar died Monday, September 1, 2014. He was born March 1, 1988 in Marshfield, son of Randy and Paula (Lake) Denfeld, Edgar. Michael worked in the ginseng gardens for Randy Ross Farms, town of Rib Falls for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, collecting antique tractors as well as working on them. Michael also had a...
Jerome "Jerry" J. Yelk
Aug 30, 2014
Jerome "Jerry" J. Yelk, 87, Wausau, died Saturday, August 30, 2014 under the care of the VA/Aspirus Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Jerry was born January 6, 1927 in Medina, son of the late Rudolph and Clara (Jana) Yelk. On November 24, 1946 he married Alice Reindl in Johnson Creek. She preceded him in death on February...
Margaret A. Shebuski
Aug 29, 2014
Margaret A. Shebuski, 91, Wausau, died Friday August 29, 2014 at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born May 3, 1923, in Antigo, daughter of the late Russell and Alma (Haefs) Lynett. On November 15, 1948, she married Jack Shebuski at St. John Catholic Church, Antigo. In 1958, the Shebuski's moved to Houghton, Michigan and in 1970 moved to Wausau,...
Arletta M. Kamke
Aug 28, 2014
Arletta M. Kamke, 77, Schofield, died peacefully Thursday, August 28, 2014 under the care of the Palliative Care Unit at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Family and friends were with her until the end. She was born January 26, 1937 in Wausau, daughter of the late Leonard and Hattie (Borchardt) Kasten. On June 4, 1960 Arletta and Merlyn Kamke were united in...
Rosemary Thomas
Aug 28, 2014
Rosemary Thomas, 83, Wausau, died Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 23, 1931 in Illinois. Among her favorite pastimes, she loved playing bingo, shopping and making crafts. Survivors include, four children, Deb Thomas, Weston, Cheryl Thomas, Oregon, Frank Thomas, Wausau and Gary (Karen) Thomas, Aniwa; eight grandchildren, Holly (Marc) Sherwood, Nichole (Nate) Albright, Cher...
Jamie L. Berna
Aug 26, 2014
Jamie L. Berna, 30, died Tuesday, August 26, 2014 as the result of an automobile accident. She was born April 28, 1984, in Wausau, daughter of Keith Peters and Christine Berna. Jamie was currently working as a waitress but had aspirations of going back to school. She was very creative and had a passion for drawing and painting. She had...
Gerald J. Witberler
Aug 24, 2014
Gerald J. Witberler, 73, Marathon, died Sunday, August 24, 2014 at his home. He was born June 3, 1941 in Wausau, son of the late Oscar and Florence (Krautkramer) Witberler. Gerald was a veteran of the Wisconsin Army National Guard, 32nd Division in Wausau and was called to active duty during the Berlin Crisis. He was a member of the...
Peter J. Buckmaster
Aug 23, 2014
Peter J. Buckmaster, 48, Wausau passed away at his home following a long illness. He was born in Merrill on August 23, 1966 and died on his 48th birthday. He was the son of Vicky (Ercegovac) Virant, Merrill and Stephen (Joan) Buckmaster, Wausau. Peter graduated from Wausau West High School and then joined the United States Army. At the time...
Joyce M. Drage
Aug 23, 2014
Joyce M. Drage, 73, Rib Mountain, died Saturday, August 23, 2014. She was born January 19, 1941 in town of Hartland, daughter of the late Albert and Selma (Schultz) Drage. Joyce graduated as Valedictorian of her high school. She worked at Employers Insurance for over 30 years followed by several years at Eastbay. Survivors include her brothers, Al (Doris) Drage,...
Gary Mientke
Aug 21, 2014
Gary Mientke, 64, Wausau died Thursday, August 21, 2014. He was born July 8, 1950 in Wausau to Helen (Landowski) Mientke and the late Ben Mientke. Gary worked for Drott, Bob Johnson Chevrolet, Greenheck and most recently at Westside Battery. He was known by many as Mr. Fix It and was always there to help out anyone in a time...
Kenneth R. Ringle
Aug 19, 2014
Kenneth Ray Ringle, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 14, 1937 in Wausau, son of the late Elmer and Alma (Winkert) Ringle. On November 28, 1964 he married Gisela Szymczyk at Bethel Lutheran Church, Madison. He graduated from Edgar High School in 1955 and from...
Elmer M. Saeger
Aug 16, 2014
Elmer M. Saeger was welcomed into the Kingdom of our Lord on his 83rd birthday at Wausau Manor after a short bout with cancer. Elmer was born on August 16, 1931 in the town of Maine, son of the late Edward and Clara (Steckling), Saeger. On September 30, 1950, he married Loretta Grawein at St. Paul Lutheran Church in the...
Karen D. Vlietstra
Aug 12, 2014
Karen Dawn Vlietstra, 75, of Ringle, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital in Weston, Wisconsin, surrounded by family. Karen was born the daughter of Elmer and Agnes (Ferries) Geurink of Ringle on July 12, 1939. Karen was united in marriage to Jack Vlietstra on May 20, 1961 at the Forestville Reformed Church, Ringle. They...
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