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.
Kenneth "Kenny" Schultz
Jul 10, 2014
Kenneth "Kenny" E. Schultz, 86, Schofield, died Thursday July 10, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Care Partners. He was born November 14, 1927 in Milwaukee, son of the late Walter and Ella (Rau) Schultz. On February 26, 1949 he married Isabelle Ohde at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wausau. She preceded him in death...
Virginia Gabower
Jul 9, 2014
Virginia "Gini" Gabower, 93, died peacefully Wednesday, July 9, 2014, under the care of her son at his home. Survivors include her son James Gabower, Kronenwetter; two grandchildren, Nicole and Steven Gabower; step grandchildren Collette (Brian) Peters, Kevin (girlfriend Sam) Kropidlowski, and Jacob Rykowski; step great grandchildren Ava Kropidlowski and Bryden Peters. Besides her parents, Gini is preceded in death...
Ronald "Ronnie" Zenner
Jul 7, 2014
Ronald "Ronnie" J. Zenner, 77, Athens, died Monday, July 7, 2014. He was born June 23, 1937 in Marshfield, son of the late Michael and Lillian Zenner. On June 21, 1958 he married Shirley Weiler at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She survives. Ronnie worked as a truck driver for the Marathon County Highway Department for 31 years. He also...
Merlin W. Bockhop
Jul 6, 2014
Merlin W. Bockhop, 79, Edgar, formerly of Belmont, Wis., died Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born September 26, 1934 in Montfort, Wis., son of the late Fritz and Mary (Stead) Bockhop. Merlin was a dairy farmer most of his life and he enjoyed antiques. He is survived by relatives and friends. Besides his...
Janice P. Henkelman
Jul 1, 2014
Janice P. Henkelman, 87, Wausau died Tuesday, July 1, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born December 3, 1926 in Chicago. On July 2, 1946 she married Clarence Henkelman in Atlanta, Ga. He preceded her in death on October 10, 1986. For more than 30 years Janice was...
Paul A. Fichtner
Jul 1, 2014
Paul Allen Fichtner, 52, passed into Heaven on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston, with his mother, aunts, uncles and Father Marion Talaga at his side. Paul was born to Dale A. Fichtner of Minnesota and Patsy May Resch of Rothschild on July 20, 1961 in Perham, MN. At an early age, Paul developed an interest...
Larry L. Stone
Jul 1, 2014
Larry Lee Stone, 67, Wausau, died unexpectedly at his home, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. He was born October 8, 1946 in Los Angeles, Calif., son of the late Harvey and Marian (Smith) Stone. As a result of a car accident, Larry lost his sight at the age of 18. Even after going blind he managed to work as a dark...
Mary Ann R. Hamann
Jun 30, 2014
Mary Ann R. Hamann, 78, Merrill, died Monday, June 30, 2014 at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. She was born July 30, 1935 in the town of Maine, daughter of the late Wilbert and Floretta (Latzig) Schlag. On July 29, 1956 she married Milton Hamann at Zion Lutheran Church, town of Maine. He preceded her in death on August 28, 2013....
George Hartman
Jun 30, 2014
George Hartman, 88, died Monday, June 30, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 17, 1926 in Pennsylvania, son of the late William and Esther (Baker) Hartman. On June 15, 1949 he married Anna Casey in Madison. She preceded him in death on February 11, 2008. Survivors include his four children, Bonnie (Bill) Johnson, Lincoln, Nebr., James Hartman,...
Aloysius "Al" King
Jun 30, 2014
Aloysius "Al" J. King, 93, died Monday, June 30, 2014 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at the House of Dove, Marshfield. He was born February 19, 1921 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Jacob and Emma (Foch) King. On May 7, 1946 he married Marie Neuman at St. Michael Catholic Church, Hewitt. She preceded...
Robert E. Jacobi
Jun 29, 2014
Robert "Bob" Edward Jacobi of Athens passed into the Lord's hands after 83 years of earthly life. He was born December 29, 1930 to Edwin and Clara Jacobi in Abbotsford at their family farm house. Robert attended Rosedale School until the 8th grade. After their father passed away in 1948, he and his brother, Alvin took over the family farm....
Barbara M. Cramer
Jun 29, 2014
Barbara M. Cramer, 84, Shawano, formerly of Marathon died Sunday, June 29, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau. She was born February 9, 1930 in Wausau, daughter of the late Mark and Gwendolyn (Sauter) Vetter. On September 24, 1955 she married Merlen Cramer at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded...
Doris A. Schoepke
Jun 27, 2014
Doris A. Schoepke, 80, formerly of Wausau, died Friday June 27, 2014 at Westfield's Hospital, New Richmond. She was born January 31, 1934, in Eland, daughter of the late John and Marie (Verkuilan) Breske. On May 1, 1954, she married Arthur E. Schoepke at St. William Catholic Church, Eland. He preceded her in death in 1989. Prior to her retirement,...
Jerome "Jerry" Meyer
Jun 27, 2014
Jerome "Jerry" Meyer, 77, Wausau, died Friday June 27, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 7, 1936, in Saulk Rapids, Minn., son of the late Alfred and Hulda Meyer. The Meyer's moved to Schofield in 1941 and Jerry was a High School graduate of D.C. Everest. He served in the US Army and was stationed in Germany....
Bernadine "Bernie" Hrdina
Jun 26, 2014
Bernadine "Bernie" E. Hrdina, 81, Wausau, died Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Benedictine Living Community after a long illness with Crohn's disease and kidney failure. She was born July 8, 1932 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Bernard and Emma (Boushek) Sekadlo. On June 30, 1951 she married George Hrdina in Two Rivers. He survives. After raising her children,...
Michael J. Brice
Jun 26, 2014
Michael J. Brice of Wausau died unexpectedly of natural causes on Thursday, June 26, 2014. Mike was born January 23, 1951 to Enoch and Mary (Barry) Brice. Mike was raised in Wisconsin with his four siblings (Bobbi, Pat, Steve, and Lynn). Following his high school graduation from Independence High School, he attended the University of Wisconsin Madison for two years...
Leo W. Michlig
Jun 25, 2014
Leo W. Michlig, 77, died Wednesday, June 25, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at home surrounded by his family. He was born May 14, 1937 at home in town of Cassel, son of the late Frank and Della (Nowak) Michlig. On August 1, 1959 he married Janice Sonnentag at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar....
Angeline O. Huebner
Jun 23, 2014
Angeline O. Huebner, 91, Wausau died peacefully Monday, June 23, 2014 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born February 11, 1923 in Auburndale, daughter of the late Edgar and Cornelia (Munnik) Gorke. On June 4, 1946 she married the late Elroy Huebner in Marshfield. He preceded her in death on November 18, 2011. Angeline graduated from...
Karon M. Czerwinski
Jun 22, 2014
Karon M. Czerwinski, 70, Wausau died Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born October 17, 1943 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edward and Genevieve (McCloskey) Stadler. On September 14, 1962 she married Raymond Czerwinski at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. For many years Karon did housekeeping for the Best Western and...
Florence A. Wilke
Jun 22, 2014
Florence A. Wilke, 81, Wausau, died Sunday June 22, 2014 at Stoney River under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born October 29, 1932 in Marshfield, daughter of the late August and Wilhelmina (Hardinger) Brandt. On July 12, 1958, she married Melvin Wilke at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Marshfield. He survives. Prior to the time...
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