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.
Edna A. Riske
Aug 5, 2014
Edna A. Riske, 98, was called to her Heavenly Home on Tuesday August 5, 2014. She was born January 25, 1916 in North Fond du Lac, daughter of the late Fredrick and Mary (Kraft) Erdmann. On May 26, 1945, she married Arnold G. Riske at St. Paul Lutheran Church, North Fond du Lac. He preceded her in death. She was...
Rick A. Hart
Aug 4, 2014
Rick "Baggy" A. Hart, 48, Athens, died Monday, August 4, 2014. He was born July 26, 1966 in Medford, the son of Dennis and Beverly (Hopperdietzel) Hart of Athens. On June 29, 1990, he married Linda Schalow in Wausau. She survives. Rick grew up in the Athens area and was currently employed with Albrecht Family Farms LTD in Athens, where...
Viola F. Schleif
Aug 2, 2014
Viola "Vi" F. Schleif, 96, Schofield, died Saturday, August 2, 2014 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. She was born April 10, 1918 in Catawba, daughter of the late Thomas and Gertrude (Hansen) Wanish. She was married to Henry Leopold in 1935, and into this union three children were born. Hank preceded her in death. She then married Sam...
Alice A. Schneider
Jul 31, 2014
Alice Schneider, 65, Madison died July 31, 2014. Alice was born on February 17, 1949 in Milwaukee to the late Joseph and Sophie (Gesicki) Handlosky. She was a long time employee of Truck Country, Madison. She retired from Russ Darrow Chrysler, Madison. Alice loved her adopted dogs, Coco and the late Buffy. She had a true passion for musky fishing...
Patricia E. Lang
Jul 28, 2014
Patricia E. Lang, 92, Wausau, died Monday July 28, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 4, 1921, in the town of Emmet, daughter of the late Raymond and Ethel (Kurtzweil) Maguire. On August 25, 1943, she married Frederick A. Lang in Portsmouth, Virginia. He survives. Prior to her retirement, Patricia was a school teacher. She was a...
Michael V. Schumacher
Jul 27, 2014
Michael "Mike" V. Schumacher, 53, Wausau, formerly of Marathon, died Sunday, July 27, 2014. He was born January 5, 1961 in Wausau, the son of Marilyn (Buchberger) Schumacher of Marathon and the late Virgil Schumacher. Mike worked for United Express Airlines in Mosinee, then managed the First Discount Travel Agency in Wausau for many years. He bought out that agency...
Jerome A. Scheibl
Jul 26, 2014
Jerome "Jerry" A. Scheibl, 83, Wausau, died Saturday, July 26, 2014. He was born October 5, 1930 in Sheboygan, son of the late Emaniel and Marie (Schwaller) Scheibl. On October 6, 1962, he married Marlene Howe at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sheboygan Falls. She preceded him in death on May 15, 2009. Jerry attended Central High School in Sheybogan...
Caroline Hertha Passehl
Jul 25, 2014
Caroline Hertha Selma (Lueschow) Passehl 91, Edgar, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Friday, July 25th, 2014, at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. Caroline was born May 15, 1923 in the Town of Wien. She was baptized May 20, 1923 and confirmed March 21st, 1937 at St John's ELCA in the Town of Wien. Caroline was the...
Katherine "Kathy" M. Scholz
Jul 24, 2014
Katherine "Kathy" M. Scholz, 58, Hatley, died Thursday, July 24, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau. She was born November 7, 1955 in Dover, Delaware to Nancy (Lamp) Festge. On December 14, 1973 she married Gerald "Jerry" Scholz in Milwaukee. Kathy's grandchildren were her pride and joy and she cherished all...
Herbert H. Braunel
Jul 22, 2014
Herbert H. Braunel, 95, Marathon, died Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 21, 1919 in Wausau, son of the late Edward and Louisa (Alhquist) Braunel. Herb lived his entire life on the family homestead. He ran the family farm for many years, after taking it over from his parents. Later in life, Herb was...
Marvin D. Hargraves
Jul 20, 2014
Marvin D. Hargraves, 86, Wausau, died Sunday, July 20, 2014 at home with his wife at his side. He was born October 9, 1927 in Corinth, town of Johnson son of the late Faithful and Magdalena (Gaiser) Hargraves. On August 14, 1952 he married Marcella Kaldunski at St. Anthony's Rectory, Athens. She survives. Marvin served his country in the United...
James W. Zunker
Jul 19, 2014
James W. Zunker, 74, Athens, died Saturday July 19, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice services. He was born April 16, 1940, in Wausau, son of the late Herman and Wilma (Winkert) Zunker. On June 22, 1963, he married Barbara Schwocho at Grace United Church, Wausau. She survives. He was a veteran of...
Uldene "Tootie" Jablonski
Jul 18, 2014
Uldene "Tootie" Evelyn Jablonski, 88, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2014, at Mount View Center, Wausau. Uldene was born in Edgar on March 8, 1926 daughter of the late Paul and Marion (Kurtzweil) Grosskreutz. On October 29, 1952 she married George R. Jablonski at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. George passed away on March 28, 2006 after...
Harvey Bolssen
Jul 16, 2014
Harvey P. Bolssen, 72, died Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at North Central Health Care facility, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born October 25, 1941 in Kaukauna, son of the late Arthur and Alice (Schultz) Bolssen. On February 1, 1991, Harvery married his one and only, the love of is life, Marianne Kolbeck...
Frank N. Zinda
Jul 13, 2014
Frank N. Zinda, 61, Wausau, died Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 12, 1953 in Stevens Point, son of Emily (Ramczyk) Zinda and the late Norman Zinda. On June 30, 1979 he married Jacqueline "Jackie" Tuskowski in Bevent. She survives. Frank worked for Marathon Electric for 40 years. He loved life, his family and...
Betty Plautz
Jul 11, 2014
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Plautz, 87, Wausau, died Friday, July 11, 2014 at Copperleaf House 1 on Lili Lane in Schofield, under the care of Interim Hospice. She was born August 7, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late Walter and Margaret (Miabach) Reich. On April 19, 1952, she married Robert C. Plautz in Menominee, Michigan. He preceded her in death...
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...
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