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.
David Weiler
Feb 3, 2015
David Valentine Weiler was born February 14, 1944 to the late Anthony and Lydia (Boehm) Weiler. Dave passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, just short of his 71st birthday, after a long hard fought battle with cancer. He was a graduate of Wausau Senior High School. On May 2, 1964, he married Florence Abitz. She survives....
Jewel Dean Neupert
Feb 2, 2015
Jewel Dean Neupert, 84, of Crown Point, Indiana and formerly of Kronenwetter, Wisconsin, passed away Monday, February 2, 2015 in Crown Point. She was born on June 14, 1930 in Frisco, Oklahoma to the late Jesse and Mabel (Morgan) Kile. On June 14, 1947, she married Clifford V. Goad in Gary, Indiana. After the passing of her first husband, she...
Patricia "Pat" F. Drewek
Jan 31, 2015
Patricia F. Drewek, 77, Wausau, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 31, 2015 at Wausau Manor. Pat was born July 4, 1937, in Athens, daughter of the late Leo and Marion (Lewandowski) Drewek. Pat grew up in Milwaukee and was a 1955 graduate of Divine Savior High School in Milwaukee. She was employed by the...
Carey J. Schroeder
Jan 30, 2015
Carey J. Schroeder, 80, Rothschild, died Friday, January 30, 2015 at St. Clare's Hospital, surrounded by loving family. He will be dearly missed. He was born January 28, 1935, in Milwaukee, son of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Slagowski) Schroeder. On September 3, 1960, he married Jean Bonkoski at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. The love of his life survives....
Duane A. Smith
Jan 30, 2015
Duane A. Smith, 85, Wausau, died peacefully Friday, January 30, 2015 at Golden Age Living Center, Tomahawk. He was born February 15, 1929 in Merrill, the son of the late Arno and Estella (Krueger) Smith. On August 17, 1991 he married Mary Crothers-Grosskreutz at First English Church, Wausau. She survives. Duane proudly served his country as a Chief Petty Officer...
Mayme Rozmenoski
Jan 30, 2015
Mayme Rozmenoski, 97, Wausau, died Friday, January 30, 2015 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau. She was born November 4, 1917 in the town of Reid, daughter of the late Julius and Frances (Trzebiatowski) Lewandowski. On September 16, 1939 she married Ernest Rozmenoski at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, Bevent. He preceded her in death on October 28, 1995. Mayme was a...
Dorothy J. Boushley
Jan 27, 2015
Dorothy J. Boushley, 91, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston. She was born October 3, 1923 in Wausau, daughter of the late Ernie and Mabel (Lomboard) Richmond. On November 7, 1942, she married Lloyd W. Boushley in Wausau. He preceded her in death on December 29, 1980. Among some of her favorite pastimes,...
Verna E. Quade
Jan 25, 2015
Verna E. Quade, 94, formerly of Wausau, died Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Christus Shumpert Hospital, Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born July 29, 1920 in Rib Falls, daughter of the late William and Emma (Fellbaum) Huehnerfuss. On May 3, 1941 she married Evan Quade in Wausau. He preceded her in death. Verna worked at Kraft Foods for 21 years before...
Viola Banie
Jan 25, 2015
Viola Banie, 84, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Three Oaks-Golden Living, Marshfield. She was born April 8, 1930 in Wausau, daughter of the late Walter and Clara (Friech) Sullivan. On December 23, 1954 she married Harold Banie in Wausau. He preceded her in death. Viola had a heart of gold and loved singing and dancing. She also...
Harley M. Vander Kooy
Jan 25, 2015
Harley M. Vander Kooy, 85, Weston, died Sunday January 25, 2015 at Rennes Rehab under the care of his family and hospice. He was born July 11, 1929, at Ingersoll in the town of Elderon, son of the late Fred and Agnes (Verkuilen) Vander Kooy. Harley was a 1947 graduate of Wittenberg High School. On July 27, 1953 he married...
Florence E. Kapinsky
Jan 21, 2015
Florence E. Kapinsky, 86, Wausau, died Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Benedictine Living Community of Wausau. She was born March 25, 1928 in Crandon, WI, daughter of the late Glen and Surilda Smith (Faulkner). On August 20, 1949 she married Stephen Kapinsky. He preceded her in death in 2006. They celebrated over 56 years of marriage. Florence enjoyed fashion and...
Mary "Mae" D. Heinz
Jan 21, 2015
Mary "Mae" Heinz, 86, formerly of Rothschild, died Wednesday January 21, 2015, at her home in Orlando, Florida, under the care of her family and hospice. She was born May 3, 1928, in Wausau, daughter of the late Sigmund and Florence (English) Schneider. On November 27, 1948, she married George Heinz in Wausau. He survives. Mae had been employed for...
David L. Giles
Jan 20, 2015
David L. Giles, 67, Weston, entered into eternal life on Tuesday January 20, 2015, rejoining his wife, Chris and sons, Jason and Todd. Private family funeral services were held Saturday January 31, 2015 with burial following at Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau. Memorials may be directed to St. Agnes Catholic Church, 6101 Zinser St., Weston, WI 54476 Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302...
Silverious "Silver" Schillinger
Jan 19, 2015
Silverious "Silver" Schillinger, 89, Wausau, died Monday, January 19, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home. He was born December 23, 1925 in the Town of Frankfort, Rt 1 Edgar, son of the late Vincent and Josephine (Dvorak) Schillinger, the youngest of 10 children. On July 1, 1950 he was united in marriage...
Thomas J. Huebsch
Jan 17, 2015
Thomas J. Huebsch, 62, Bremerton Wash., walked into heaven on Saturday, January 17, 2015. Tom was met by his loving wife, Nina and his mother, Helen. He was born July 27, 1952 in Wausau, son of Irvin and Helen (Mohr) Huebsch. Tom was a 1970 graduate of Marathon High School, and joined the United States Navy in 1971. Tom had...
Maryann Gajewski
Jan 16, 2015
MaryAnn Gajewski, 83, Wausau, died Friday, January 16, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wellington Place, Wausau. She was born April 9, 1931 in Wausau, daughter of the late Lester and Margaret (Wilde) Faulks. On October 23, 1948 she married Alois Gajewski at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death. Our...
Linda S. Wolff
Jan 15, 2015
Linda Wolff, 56, Birnamwood, formerly of Tigerton, died Thursday, January 15, 2015 at the Langlade Hospital, Antigo. She was born June 9, 1958 in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Ann (Hassenfus) Boehm. On August 4, 1990, she married Blaine Wolff at Mission Lake. He survives. Linda worked for several years as a Certified Nursing Assistant for area...
Mary Krueger
Jan 15, 2015
Mary L. Krueger, 61, Villa Park, Illinois, formerly of Wausau, died Thursday, January 15, 2015 in Villa Park. She was born August 3, 1953 in Wausau, daughter of the late Charles Sr. and Shirley (Pophal) Pasnecker. On June 23, 1973, she married Douglas Krueger at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wausau. He survives. Mary worked in the surgical unit...
Leonard J. Karlen
Jan 14, 2015
Leonard "Lenny" J. Karlen, 90, Edgar, died Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Bell Tower in Merrill, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born December 12, 1924 in Rib Falls, son of the late Henry and Anna (Rothenberger) Karlen. On May 11, 1946, he married Doris Woller at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. She preceded...
George J. Hrdina
Jan 13, 2015
George "Buckets" J. Hrdina, 86, Wausau, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Benedictine Living Community. He was born April 24, 1928 in Two Rivers, son of the late Joseph and Clara Hrdina. On June 30, 1951 he married Bernadine Sekadlo in Two Rivers. Bernie passed away June 26, 2014; June 30 would have been their 63rd anniversary. George graduated...
