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.
Jeanette F. Daniels
Feb 27, 2015
Jeanette F. Daniels, 78, Athens, passed away Friday February 27, 2015 at the Clark County Health Care Center. She was born February 28, 1936 in Athens, daughter of the late Edwin and Esther (Rogstad) Schreiner. On August 1, 1955, she married Norbert "Nubby" Daniels at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He survives. Among her favorite things to do were sewing,...
Isaiah M. Zamora Powell
Feb 27, 2015
Isaiah Michael Zamora Powell, 13, Wausau, died Friday February 27, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 26, 2001 in Wausau, son of Shannon (Powell) Perez, Wausau and Jose Antonio Zamora Vasquez. Isaiah was an eighth grade student at Horace Mann Middle School, Wausau, where he was known as a 'fun guy" and enjoyed his Principal, Josh Ernst....
Loritta Williams
Feb 26, 2015
Loritta Rose Williams, 89, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015, at Aspirus Hospital. She was born December 29, 1925, in Rice Lake, WI, to the late Grace and George Papenheim. Loritta married Elroy Williams on September 9, 1952, in Chanhassen, MN. They were married for nearly 38 years until his death in 1990. She had a zest for life and...
Ron Slaby
Feb 26, 2015
Ron Slaby, 71, Kronenwetter, died Thursday February 26, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 5, 1943, in Arcadia, son of the late Rufus and Bernice (Haines) Slaby. On September 14, 1963, he married Mary Ann Zoromski in Independence. She survives. Ron was a veteran of the US Navy. In 1968, Ron started in the fire protection industry...
Stanley J. Michalewicz
Feb 25, 2015
Stanley J. Michalewicz, 91, Wausau, formerly of Edgar, died Wednesday February 25, 2015 at the Hospice House. He was born October 15, 1923, in Chicago, son of the late Joseph and Anna (Zajdel) Michalewicz. On December 27, 1952, he married RoseAnne Cooney at St. Mary Catholic Church, Stanley. She preceded him in death November 27, 2014. Stanley worked for 3M...
Carolyn A. Popp
Feb 24, 2015
Carolyn A. Popp, 94, Athens, died Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born August 22, 1920 in Algonquin, Illinois, daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Jensen) Andersen. On June 7, 1941 she married Richard Popp in Dundee, Illinois. He preceded her in death on February 19, 2005. Carolyn moved to the area...
Betty Tesch
Feb 21, 2015
Betty Tesch, age 86, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Harmony Terrace Court, Wausau. Her survivors include, daughter Terri (Gene) Zunker, sons, Alan (Lynn) Tesch, Jeffrey (Patty) Tesch and Scott (Victoria) Tesch. Grandchildren Stephanie (Dan) Prihoda. Jeremy (Lisa) Tesch, Jade Zunker (Melissa Siewert), Joshua (Kate) Tesch, Jason (Anikka) Tesch, Zachery and Noah Tesch; eight great-grandchildren. Brother DuWayne (Joanne) Schulz,...
Frank A. Heil
Feb 20, 2015
Frank Heil, 85, Marathon, died Friday, February 20, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 23, 1929 on the family homestead in the town of Cassel, son of the late Frank and Margaret (Salzman) Heil. On May 20, 1953, he married Anna Mae Stieber at the Church of St. Anne in Wausau. She preceded him in death on...
Richard A. Kluetz
Feb 18, 2015
Richard A. Kluetz, 72, Wausau died Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 18, 1943 in Wausau, son of the late Alfred and Dorothy (Myska) Kluetz. On July 18, 1964 he married Joan Nelson at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on November 7, 2007. In his younger years Richard worked...
Joseph Boser
Feb 17, 2015
Joseph Boser, 98, Marathon, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, under the wonderful care of North Central Health Care Facility, Wausau. He was born August 25, 1916 in the town of Wien, son of the late Mathias and Mary (Wirkus) Boser. On June 13, 1939, he married Rosalyn Ellenbecker at St. John Catholic Church, Wuertzberg. She preceded him...
Mary Ann Krueger
Feb 16, 2015
Mary Ann Krueger (Friedl) passed away peacefully on February 16, 2015, at the age of 86, surrounded by her family after an extended illness. Mary Ann is survived by her children, Louis (Laurie) Krueger Wausau, Marjorie (Dave) Bock Wausau, and Jon (Desta) Krueger Mosinee; siblings, James (Marilyn) Friedl Hartford, Wi, and Frances Buero, Lake Placid, Florida. Her six grandchildren were...
Louis A. Campanile
Feb 13, 2015
Louis "Louie" A. Campanile, 92, Athens, formerly of New Jersey, died Friday, February 13, 2015 at Golden Living Center-Continental Manor, Abbotsford, under the care of Aseracare Hospice. He was born September 24, 1922 in Asbury Park, New Jersey, son of the late Anthony and Maria (Selletto) Campanile. Louis grew up in New Jersey and attended Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic...
Kristi "Kris" Krautkramer
Feb 8, 2015
Kristi "Kris" J. Krautkramer, 50, Marathon, died Sunday, February 8, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 30, 1965 in Wausau, daughter of Barbara (Leith) Kitsembel and the late Ed Kitsembel. In 1990 she married Daniel Krautkramer at St. Matthew Ev. Lutheran Church, Marathon. He survives. Kris loved Bon Jovi, attending concerts and reading. She also enjoyed cooking...
David G. Suelzer
Feb 7, 2015
David G. Suelzer, 83, entered into eternal life on February 7, 2015. He was born on September 19, 1931, the son of Leo and Mae Suelzer, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dave attended Cathedral Grade School and Sacred Heart Seminary of Fort Wayne and Our Lady of the Lake Seminary in Syracuse. After his novitiate for the Crosier Order at Immaculate Conception...
Josiah Patrick Hoerter
Feb 7, 2015
Josiah "JoJo" Patrick Hoerter, age 2, breathed his last breath at home in his mommy's arms and went to be with Jesus on Saturday, February 07, 2015. He was born May 21, 2012 in Ironwood, Michigan. Survivors include his parents, Patrick and Destiny Hoerter, Wausau; three siblings, Jasmine, Isaiah and Micah; paternal grandparents, Lon and Lucy Hoerter, Wausau, uncle, Phillip...
Pamela Faye Erdmann-Grulkowski
Feb 6, 2015
Pamela Faye Erdmann-Grulkowski, 56, Wausau, died Friday, February 6, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 1, 1958 in Wausau, the daughter of David and Clara (Held) Erdmann. On April 4, 2009, she married Mark "Tiny" Grulkowski at Two Sisters Chapel in Mosinee. He survives. Pam was a 1976 graduate of Wausau West High School and furthered her...
Alvina M. Wirkus
Feb 5, 2015
Alvina M. Wirkus, 90, Edgar, died Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Golden Living Center Three Oaks in Marshfield, under the care of Aseracare Hospice. She was born March 22, 1924 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Arthur and Agatha (Knoeck) Hall. On November 15, 1945, she married Jerome A. Wirkus at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He...
Regina D. Babl
Feb 4, 2015
Regina D. Babl, 95, our beloved mother, entered into Eternal Life on Wednesday February 4, 2015. She was born July 17, 1919 in Bevent, daughter of the late William and Johanna (Lewandowski) Dallman. She was so proud of her heritage, the hard work of farming, and beauty of God's soil - this is where her love of the land began....
Elmer G. Ahrens
Feb 3, 2015
Elmer G. Ahrens, 93, Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at his home at Renaissance Assisted Living, Weston. He was born September 21, 1921 in Mosinee, son of the late Louis and Edna (Ahlquist) Ahrens. He was baptized in the Christian faith and later confirmed his faith at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Marathon. On October 27, 1945, he...
Nathalie "Nan" Voeltzke
Feb 3, 2015
On February 3, 2015 as Nathalie Voeltzke peacefully sat in her recliner by the window at Benedictine. God softly called her to eternal life in heaven. She was the first born child into the loving and caring Paul and Connie (Nowak) Slominski family on July 2, 1927. On February 10, 1945 she married the love of her life, Eugene Voeltzke...
