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 F. Guralski
Jan 12, 2015
Arthur F. Guralski, 84, Wausau died Monday, January 12, 2015 at his home. He was born October 10, 1930 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Walter and Clara (Wojciechowski) Guralski. On June 18, 1952 he married Annabelle Havlovick at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. Arthur retired from James River Corporation after 39 A½ years of service. He...
Mary Ann Baumann
Jan 11, 2015
Mary Ann Baumann, 89, Marathon died Sunday, January 11, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Manor. She was born February 5, 1925 in the town of Emmet, daughter of the late John and Anna (Salzman) Furger. On September 25, 1943 she married Walter Baumann at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her...
Henry F. Laska
Jan 11, 2015
Henry F. Laska, 89, Wausau, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather was called home to God and his precious Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 11, 2015. Hank was born June 22, 1925 in Stevens Point, son of the late Alvin and Laura (Frydach) Laska. Henry served honorably in the Unites States Navy from 1942 until 1945, stationed aboard LST #672...
Marcella R. Kraft
Jan 11, 2015
Marcella R. Kraft, 93, died Sunday, January 11, 2015 under the care of Asera Care Hospice at Golden Living Center-Continental Manor, Abbotsford. She was born January 22, 1921 in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late John and Caroline (Braun) Rauen. On June 22, 1940 she married Albert Kraft in Poniatowski. He preceded her in death on July 17,...
Patricia Ann Carey
Jan 10, 2015
Patricia Ann (Larson) Carey, Wausau, died peacefully at home in the early morning of January 10, 2015. She was under compassionate home hospice and family care for the last 5 months. She succumbed to pulmonary fibrosis, a rare lung disease from which she suffered for her last three years of life. A special thanks to Tom who dedicated himself to...
Marlene F. Untiedt
Jan 9, 2015
Marlene "Molly" F. Untiedt, 73, Edgar, died Friday, January 9, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 17, 1941 in the town of Berlin, Wis., daughter of the late Clifford and Marie (Moeck) Teske. On September 25, 1965, she married DuWayne "Ditto" Untiedt at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on November 20, 2010....
Donald C. Wunsch
Jan 8, 2015
Donald C. Wunsch, 93, Wausau, died Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 8, 1921 in Auburndale, son of the late Joseph and Fern (Bever) Wunsch. He lived in cheese factories in West Auburndale, Unity and March Rapids, before moving to Marshfield. Don had attended a country school for 2-3 years before he went to...
Cecilia H. Baranowski
Jan 8, 2015
Cecilia H. Baranowski, 88, Wausau, died January 8, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 26, 1926 in Callon, daughter of the late Anton and Helen (Putkramer) Jagler. On August 17, 1946 she married Edwin Baranowski who preceded her in death on July 11, 1990. Cecilia enjoyed embroidering, crocheting, and putting together puzzles. She loved playing bingo, gardening,...
Alice B. Koppa
Jan 7, 2015
Alice B. Koppa, 91, formerly of Wausau, died Wednesday January 7, 2015 at Oakridge Gardens, Menasha, with her granddaughter Debbie by her side. She was born May 7, 1923 in Schofield, daughter of the late Randolph and Marie (Darrin) Westberg. On August 14, 1942, she married Edward J. Koppa at the former St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her...
Norma J. Dudash
Jan 6, 2015
Norma J. Dudash, 83, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 12, 1931 in Presque Isle, Wis., daughter of the late Roy and Dorothy (Girsch) Smith. On January 20, 1951, she married Alfred "Al" D. Dudash in Wausau. He preceded her in death on January 23, 1998. She then married Donald A. Voigt...
Charles F. Stieber
Jan 5, 2015
Charles F. Stieber, 86, Marathon, died Monday, January 5, 2015 under the care of Interim Hospice at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon. He was born September 14, 1928 in Marathon, son of the late Anton and Augusta (Blume) Stieber. On July 1, 1950 he married Rita Leitermann in Marathon. She survives. Charles served his country in the United States Army during...
Florence Evanson
Jan 4, 2015
Florence Evanson, age 97, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, Wausau. She was born June 7, 1917 in Neillsville, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Otto and Lottie (Marx) Miller. She married Orville Evanson on October 12, 1941 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Neillsville. They spent...
Jean L. Flatter
Jan 3, 2015
Jean L. Flatter, 86, Wausau, died Saturday January 3, 2015 at Mount View Care Center. She was born January 7, 1928, in Merrill, daughter of the late Walter T. and Emelie O. (Daniek) Krueger. On December 29, 1956, she married Arno Ainsworth Flatter in Merrill. He preceded her in death October 18, 1984. Jean was profoundly influenced at an early...
Audrey A. Weigand
Jan 1, 2015
Audrey Augusta Weigand, 91, Medford, formerly of Athens, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015 at Memorial Health Center Nursing Home under Hospice care. She was born July 27, 1923 at the family farm in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Henry and Martha (Auner) Luedtke. Audrey attended the Hamburg and Athens schools. She worked for Fromm Brothers fox...
Michael "Mike" J. Pellegrino
Dec 31, 2014
Michael J. "Mike" Pellegrino, 31, Wausau, died Wednesday December 31, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 4, 1983 in Wausau, son of John and Deanna (Dailey) Pellegrino. For the past several months, Mike was the top salesman at Wausau Auto, where he was employed. He coached YMCA baseball for his son, Antonio's team. Among his favorite things...
Carol E. Feldmeier
Dec 30, 2014
Carol E. Feldmeier, 82, Wausau, died December 30, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 29, 1932 in Menominee, Michigan, daughter of the late Elery and Myrtle (Anderson) Lovedale. On September 24, 1955 she married Robert Feldmeier in Peshtigo. Carol worked as a nurse for Colonial Manor and also for Dr. Mary Jo Freeman. Carol was a loving...
Laurena A. Gavitt
Dec 29, 2014
Laurena "Rene" A. Gavitt, 96, Wausau, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, December 29, 2014. She was born February 16, 1918 in Wausau, daughter of the late Andrew and Albertina (Aschenbrenner) Karcher, and grew up on the family farm in the town of Easton. On February 29, 1936, she married Earl E. Gavitt at Trinity Lutheran...
Dorothy A. Dahlberg
Dec 28, 2014
Dorothy A. Dahlberg, 92, Wausau, died Sunday, December 28, 2014 at North Central Health Care Facility, Wausau. She was born June 27, 1922 in Wisconsin, daughter of the late William and Josephine (Tafelski) Stelter. On September 5, 1942, she married Douglas Dahlberg in Rockford, Ill. He preceded her in death on March 7, 2008. Dorothy was a homemaker and enjoyed...
James A. Radtke
Dec 27, 2014
James "Jim" A. Radtke, 88, Wausau, died Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born June 17, 1926 in Wausau, son of the late William and Gertrude (Wex) Radtke. Jim worked as a feed operator at James River Corp. in Wausau for 35 A½ years until his retirement. He was a lifelong member of the...
Tina L. Laffin-Moren
Dec 25, 2014
Tina L. (Laffin) Moren, 46, Rhinelander, died Dec. 25, 2014 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born Aug. 25, 1968 in Milwaukee, a daughter of Charlotte (Bender) Laffin and the late Norman Laffin Sr. Survivors include her sons, Benjamin Blood, Dylan (Alyssa) Laux and Peyton "Robert"; grandson, Christopher Laux; special friend, Ron McFadden; mother, Charlotte (fiancAC. LeRoy) Laffin;...
