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.
Laura Lueck
Jun 22, 2014
Laura Emma (Bartelt) Lueck daughter of Carl and Hedwig (Zastrow) Bartelt was born August 24, 1916 in the town of Hamburg and passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2014. She became a child of God through the washing of Holy Baptism on September 24, 1916 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church and also confirmed in the Christian faith as held...
Meta M. Vandoren
Jun 18, 2014
Meta M. VanDoren, 97, Wausau, died Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born January 9, 1917 in Mosinee, daughter of the late Thomas and Marie (Hack) O'Connor. On August 22, 1937 she married Dean "Kim" VanDoren. He preceded her in death. For many years Meta volunteered as a candy striper for the hospital. She...
Carol R. Borchardt
Jun 18, 2014
Carol R. Borchardt, 71, a life-time resident of rural Edgar, WI died peacefully on Wednesday, June 18th, 2014, at the Palliative Care Unit of Aspirus Wausau Hospital, with family and friends at her side. Carol was born on March 8th, 1943 in Marshfield to William and Charlotte (Heppner) Borchardt. She grew up on the family farm and lived in the...
Stanley Charles Garski
Jun 16, 2014
Stanley C. Garski, 85, Wausau, died Monday, June 16, 2014 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. He was born September 12, 1928 in Wausau, son of the late Charles and Mathilda (Pawleski) Garski. On January 15, 1949, he married Angeline Czerwinski at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Stanley was a veteran of the United States Army. For many years,...
Norma Jean Bergmann
Jun 13, 2014
Norma Jean Bergmann, 76, Medford, died Friday, June 13, 2014 at Golden Living Center, Rib Lake. She was born July 9, 1937 in Town of Bloom, Richland County, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Hisel) Tillow. On June 9, 1989, she married Roland Bergmann in Wausau. He survives. Norma Jean worked as a secretary throughout her life for...
Esther E. Kurth
Jun 9, 2014
Esther E. Kurth, 80, Wausau, formerly of Mosinee, died Monday, June 9, 2014 at North Central Health Care Facility, Wausau. She was born May 1, 1934 in the township of Reid, daughter of the late August Sr. and Josephine (Habeck) Kurth. Esther was the 13th child to be born out of a family of 16 children. When Esther turned 13,...
Ann V. Newton
Jun 8, 2014
Ann V. Newton, 97, Wausau, formerly of Illinois, died Sunday, June 8, 2014 at the Colonial Manor Nursing Home, Wausau. She was born February 4, 1917 in Chicago, daughter of the late Walter and Mary Skodis. On April 13, 1935, she married Albert Newton in Wayne City, Michigan. He preceded her in death. Ann worked as a secretary for the...
Diann M. Schultz
Jun 4, 2014
Diann M. Schultz, 83, Wausau passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at North Central Health Care (Garden Side Crossing) in the care of Asera Care Hospice. Diann was born April 27, 1931 and was the daughter of the late Herman and Lucia (Thurs) Hanke. She married John Schultz on January 14, 1950, they were married for 64 years. Diann...
Virginia M. Schmitz
Jun 4, 2014
Virginia M. Schmitz, 83, Weston, died Wednesday June 4, 2014 at Stoney River Assisted Living, Weston, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born May 12, 1931, in Wausau, daughter of the late Edward and Margaret (Feldmeier) Schneck. On October 14, 1950, she married Lloyd J. Schmitz in Wausau. He preceded her in death February...
James "Jim" Spatz
Jun 1, 2014
James "Jim" J. Spatz, 60, Wausau, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Critical Care Unit. He was born August 29, 1953 in Wausau, son of Delores (Golembiewski) Spatz and the late Cecil Spatz. On September 16, 1978 he married the love of his life Barbara J. Seeger at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He was...
Donald James Schmaltz
May 31, 2014
Donald James Schmaltz, 71, Winchester, died Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital due to complications after a heart attack. Don was born August 24, 1942 in Chicago, son of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Kuzeja) Schmaltz. On October 24, 1964 he married Jane Holder in Hobart, Indiana. Don worked as an electrician and was a member of IBEW...
George J. Schueller
May 30, 2014
George J. Schueller, 89, Edgar, died peacefully Friday, May 30, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born January 26, 1925 in Milan, son of the late Louis and Clara (Braun) Schueller. On October 6, 1948 he married Dolores Skrzypcak at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. George graduated from Edgar High School in 1942. He was a...
Dorothy I. Hoppenworth
May 30, 2014
Dorothy I. Hoppenworth, 85, of Edgar, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Friday, May 30, 2014 at the House of the Dove, Marshfield. She was born January 3, 1929 in Stratford, daughter of the late Adolph and Helena (Ploman) Ross. On November 7, 1946, Dorothy married Paulus Hoppenworth. They raised eight children and were happily married for 60...
Leonard M. Brzezinski
May 29, 2014
Leonard "Lenny" M. Brzezinski, 85, Wausau, died Thursday, May 29, 2014 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born January 2, 1929 in Wausau, son of the late Barney and Mary (Kryzan) Brzezinski. In December of 1973, he married Jean D. Kalbes in Wausau. She preceded him in death on December 4, 1998. Lenny was a veteran of the...
Loriena M. Nikolai
May 24, 2014
Loriena M. Nikolai was called home to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 24, 2014. She was born March 16, 1918 in the town of Berlin, daughter of the late Rheinhardt and Ella "Nitzke" Christian. On May 16, 1936, Loriena was united in marriage to Anthony "Tony" Nikolai. They celebrated 70 years together before Tony's death in 2007. Loriena worked...
Adeline M. Nielsen
May 23, 2014
Adeline Nielsen, 95, Wausau died Friday, May 23, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Manor. She was born February 4, 1919 in Wausau, daughter of the late William and Wilhemina (Gollubske) Tesch. She married Carl Nielsen and he preceded her in death. Adeline farmed in the town of Rib Mountain and also in...
Cory M. Larue
May 22, 2014
Cory M. LaRue, 45, Wausau, died Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 12, 1969 in Milwaukee, son of Arthur and Barbara (Beyer) LaRue of Wausau. Cory enjoyed activities with the staff and residents at Opportunities including playing in the pool, going for car rides and many fun trips. Survivors include, his parents, Arthur and...
David "Bahama" Berens
May 22, 2014
David "Bahama" C. Berens, 63, Edgar, died Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 1, 1951 in Wausau, son of Florence (Bantes) Berens and the late Clarence Berens. On October 25, 1980 he married Linda Wagner in Wausau. She survives. David worked as a plumber and electrician for Berg Sales and was a member of...
Robert W. Montay
May 19, 2014
Robert W. Montay, 76, Wausau, died Monday, May 19, 2014 at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born April 20, 1938 in Wausau, son of the late William and Helen (Manowski) Montay. Before retirement, Robert had worked at James River Corporation for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling. He was a sports...
Kathleen M. Eiden
May 19, 2014
Kathleen M. Eiden, 77, Wausau died Monday, May 19, 2014 at Hospice House, Wausau. She was born October 21, 1936, in Stevens Point, daughter of the late Anton and Stella (Wrycza) Jablonski. On November 3, 1956 she married Maurice Eiden at St. Stephen Catholic Church, Stevens Point. He survives. Kathleen was the executive housekeeper at the former Howard Johnson Hotel...