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.
John "Jack" Hartwig
Dec 23, 2014
John "Jack" Hartwig, 76, Wausau, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 23, 2014, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born December 31, 1937, in Wausau, son of the late Ervin and Emily (Zunker) Hartwig. Jack graduated from Wausau East High School and studied Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Marathon...
John Bauer
Dec 20, 2014
John Bauer, 97, Rib Mountain passed away Saturday, December 20, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau. John (Dad) grew up on the family farm in his hometown, Catawba, Wisconsin. He moved to Wausau to start a 30 year career in home construction. He worked first for his cousin, Bernard Kramer,...
Melvin G. Wilke
Dec 19, 2014
Melvin G. Wilke, 85, Wausau, died Friday December 19, 2014 at the Wells Nature View, Marshfield. He was born November 15, 1929, in Dorchester, son of the late George and Agnes (Weber) Wilke. On July 12, 1958, he married Florence Brandt at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Marshfield. She preceded him in death June 22, 2014. He was a...
Eleanor A. Patton
Dec 18, 2014
Eleanor A. Patton, 77, died Thursday, December 18, 2014 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at the House of Dove, Marshfield, after a courageous battle with her illness. She was born April 12, 1937 in Mosinee, daughter of the late Earl and Nora (Beyer) Patton. Eleanor worked in the shipping department at Wausau Papers for many years. She...
Dolores M. Bergs
Dec 18, 2014
Dolores Marion Bergs, 89, town of Cassel, died Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 20, 1924 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Paszek) Kordus. On September 27, 1944, she married Norbert Bergs at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. He preceded her in death on September 17, 2006. Dolores...
Rita F. Prihoda
Dec 18, 2014
Rita F. Prihoda, 98, Schofield, formerly of Marathon died Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Kennedy Park, Schofield. She was born September 18, 1916 in Halder, daughter of the late Edward and Amelia (Martin) Kurtzweil. On December 25, 1942 she married Sylvester "Sy" Prihoda in Gainesville, Texas. He preceded her in death on March 13, 2000. Rita worked at Marathon Cheese...
Roland W. Hall
Dec 17, 2014
Roland W. Hall, 90, Wausau, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home surrounded by family. He was born January 9, 1924 in Marathon, son of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Kennedy) Hall. On April 30, 1957, he married Mary Lou Kutil at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on May 4,...
Leonard R. Salzman
Dec 15, 2014
Leonard R. "Lenny" Salzman, 79, Wausau died Monday, December 15, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the family farm in Wausau. He was born November 4, 1935 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Niziolek) Salzman. On September 10, 1960 he married Alice "Allie" Wanke at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She...
Ruth E. Stencil
Dec 14, 2014
Ruth E. Stencil, 85, Wausau, died Sunday December 14, 2014 at Benedictine Living Community, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born August 19, 1929, in Galloway, daughter of the late Bruno and Grace (Cannady) Vetter. As third oldest sibling in a family of 10, with schoolteacher parents, Ruth became a motherly figure as she...
Esther Petri
Dec 12, 2014
Esther Petri, 91 of Wausau, died Friday, December 12, 2014 under the care of the staff at Mount View Care Center. She went into heaven with family by her side. She was born May 28, 1923 in Wausau, daughter of the late Arthur and Elsie (Kurth) Lambrecht. On June 17, 1943 she married Harold Petri at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau....
Sharon "Sherry" B. Wanta
Dec 12, 2014
Sharon "Sherry" B. Wanta, 74, Wausau, died Friday, December 12, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 10, 1940 in Wausau, daughter of the late Lawrence and Valeria (Zastrow) Raduechel. On July 30, 1960 she married Steven Wanta at St. Agnes Catholic Church. He survives. Sherry attended Trinity Lutheran School in Wausau. She enjoyed flowers and cherished time...
Ward E. Holz
Dec 10, 2014
Ward E. Holz, 88, died peacefully at his home in Rothschild on December 10, 2014, with his loving wife by his side. Ward was born July 2, 1926 in Green Bay, Wis., to the late Earl and Estella (Roy) Holz. He graduated from Green Bay East High School, and went on to serve with the Army Air Corp. during World...
Gary G. Horvat
Dec 8, 2014
Gary G. Horvat of Wausau, formerly of Rice Lake, entered eternal life on Monday, December 8, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born in Chicago on June 7, 1949 the son of George and Audrey Horvat. He was surrounded by beloved family and is survived by those who loved and cared for him...
Mary Lackey
Dec 6, 2014
Mary Elizabeth Lackey, 70, of Wausau WI, passed away December 6th, 2014. "Mary Beth", daughter of Mary Winifred Wagner and Loren Hoss, died peacefully in her home among family after a battle with esophageal cancer. She is survived by her mother; two daughters, Christa Deane and Jennifer Lackey; and grandson Clyde. Mary is also survived by four siblings: Lana Markey,...
John E. Braun
Dec 5, 2014
John E. Braun, 81, Marathon, formerly of Athens died Friday, December 5, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 3, 1933 in Wausau, son of the late Wilfred and Edna (Wendt) Braun. On June 18, 1958 he married Marion J. Peissig at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville. She survives. After graduating from Athens High School, John attended St....
Delores A. Nowacki
Dec 4, 2014
Delores A. Nowacki, 79, Wausau, formerly of Athens died Thursday, December 4, 2014 under the care of Interim Hospice and Palliative Care at Our House Assisted Living, Wausau. She was born July 22, 1935 in Athens, daughter of the late Reinhold and Esther (Lotzer) Heldt. On July 18, 1953 she married Lester Nowacki in Athens. He survives. Delores was a...
Raymond Czerwinski
Dec 3, 2014
Raymond M. Czerwinski, 73, Wausau died Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born August 30, 1941 in Wausau, son of the late Adam and Helen (Rycerz) Czerwinski. On September 14, 1963 he married Karon Stadler at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on June 22, 2014. For more than 20 years...
Angeline Kumbera
Dec 1, 2014
Angeline M. Kumbera, 88, Wausau died Monday December 1, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 22, 1926, in Wausau, daughter of the late Hilmer and Odile (Kieffer) Boerke. On June 1, 1946, she married Eugene W. Kumbera in Wausau. Angeline graduated from Wausau Senior High School and worked at the Grand Theater. To her family and friends,...
Marie E. Furger
Dec 1, 2014
Marie E. Furger, 97, Marathon died Monday, December 1, 2014 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born July 13, 1917 in the town of Emmet, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Karlen) Imhoff. On October 6, 1937 she married Henry Furger at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder. He preceded her in death on March 21, 1999. Marie farmed...
Lyle J. Belanger
Nov 30, 2014
Lyle J. Belanger, 82, Athens was reunited with his wife on Sunday, November 30, 2014, eight short days after her passing on November 22, 2014. He was born July 3, 1932 in the town of Emmet, son of the late Arthur and Margaret (Schroeder) Belanger. On July 9, 1955 he married Donna Mae Beran in Milan. She preceded him in...
