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.
Irene M. Writz
Apr 25, 2014
Irene M. Writz, 100, Colby, formerly of Athens died Friday, April 25, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. She was born May 23, 1913 in Wuertzburg, daughter of the late Peter and Francis (Boser) Ellenbecker. On October 19, 1933 she married Jacob "Jake" Writz at St. John Catholic Church, Wuertzburg. He preceded her in death on November 21, 1994. Irene...
William R. Steines
Apr 24, 2014
William "Bill" R. Steines, 67, of Wausau, passed away Thursday April 24, 2014, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Bill was born Jan. 13, 1947, to the late Ray and Lorraine (Eilers) Steines in Marshfield, WI. He graduated from Stratford High School in 1965. Bill served his country honorably in the US Army during the Vietnam War...
Anne C. Brown
Apr 23, 2014
Anne C. Brown (1931-2014) Anne C. Brown was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 23, 1931 to Irish immigrants, Ann and Michael Farrell Sr. It was there she spent her formative years as a city girl where she eventually met her lifelong friend, Rita Boyd, and her husband of 45 years, Ron Brown. Anne and Ron met at a Philadelphia...
Peter D. Krautkramer
Apr 22, 2014
Pete Krautkramer, 57, town of Stettin, died Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at the Appleton Medical Center. He was born June 1, 1956 in Wausau, the son of Jack and Katherine (Hornung) Krautkramer of Marathon. On September 20, 1975, he married Connie Borchardt in Marathon. She survives. Pete was currently employed with County Materials in Marathon and has been employed with...
Donna M. Belling
Apr 20, 2014
Donna M. Belling, 66, Wausau, died Sunday, April 20, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 10, 1947 in Pennsylvania, daughter of the late August and Alice (Whiteside) Lee. Donna loved gardening and enjoyed watching the birds. Survivors include her children, Kelley (Craig) Schultz, August (Jean) Belling, Ann (Pat) Williams, Dave (Amber) Banas, Maureen (Scott) Kienbaumn, Eric Banas...
Robert "Rob" J. Beck
Apr 19, 2014
Robert "Rob" J. Beck, 51, Wausau died Saturday, April 19, 2014 at his home, from natural causes. He was born August 1, 1962 in Wausau, son of the late Jerome and Bertie Lou (Wendorf) Beck. On September 18, 1992 he married his best friend, Michelle Lemma at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau. She survives. He was a graduate of Wausau East...
Lawrence H. Hartman
Apr 18, 2014
Lawrence H. Hartman, 98, Athens, died Friday, April 18, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born October 1, 1915 in Athens, son of the late Tony "T.A." and Mary (Kress) Hartman. On July 14, 1941, he married Helen A. Sedivy at St. Mary Catholic Church, Phillips. She preceded him in death on May 6, 2004. Lawrence owned and...
Martha M. Koy
Apr 17, 2014
Martha M. Koy, 100, Wausau, died Thursday, April 17, 2014 under the care of the Evergreen Unit at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born July 6, 1913, in Plover, daughter of the late Anton and Rosaline (Kantowski) Worzalla. On September 27, 1932 she married Clarence J. Koy at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. He preceded her in death...
Charles E. Schreiner
Apr 17, 2014
Charles "Charlie" E. Schreiner, 61, Wausau, died Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. He was born February 1, 1953 in Wausau, the son of Margaret "Marge" (Diers) Schreiner of Wausau and the late Frank Schreiner. On May 12, 1979, he married Monica Corey at The Church of St. Anne, Wausau. She survives. Charles was a graduate of...
Carroll Joseph Wirt
Apr 4, 2014
Carroll Joseph Wirt died, April 4, 2014, peacefully in his sleep under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Service. He was born on Christmas Day, 1935, the youngest of ten children to William Montezuma Wirt and Rosa Ellen (Brown) Wirt, in Schofield. Carroll was a Wausau Senior High School Graduate, and served his country in the United States...
Henrietta K. Benson
Apr 4, 2014
Henrietta K. Benson, 71, Hatley, died April 4, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born July 9, 1942 in Minnesota, daughter of Katherine (Koenig) Johnson and the late Edwin Johnson. In 1964 she married Jerome Benson, who preceded her in death. Henrietta held several jobs throughout her life including being...
Victor J. Tranetzke
Mar 31, 2014
Victor J. Tranetzke, 94, died Monday, March 31, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Manor. He was born May 11, 1919 in Wausau, son of the late Frank Sr. and Agnes (Graykowski) Tranetzke. On June 2, 1941 he married Evelyn Remmel at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Victor served his country...
Mary Ann R. Stacke
Mar 29, 2014
Mary Ann R. Stacke, 94, Wausau died Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Harmony Living Center, Wausau. She was born July 21, 1919 in Colby, daughter of the late John and Rose (Thorn) Brill. On June 19, 1943 she married John Bailey. He preceded her in death on September 25, 1948. She then married William Stacke on October 25, 1969. He...
Sylvester J. Krieg
Mar 24, 2014
Sylvester J. Krieg, 92, Wausau, died Monday March 24, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 16, 1921, in Mosinee, son of the late Sylvester G. and Ida (Runke) Krieg. On February 14, 1946, he married Carol Martin at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Sylvester served his country honorably in the U.S. Army Infantry during World...
Margaret A. Wetzel
Mar 22, 2014
Margaret A. Wetzel, 70, Schofield, died Saturday March 22, 2014 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born February 22, 1944 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edward and Eleanor Stasney. On October 5, 1963, she married Rodney Wetzel in Wausau. He survives. Prior to her retirement, Margaret had been...
Arvid A. Kleinstick
Mar 22, 2014
Arvid A. Kleinstick, 86, Edgar, died Saturday, March 22, 2014 at his home. He was born July 11, 1927 in Colby, son of the late Richard and Martha (Radeztsky) Kleinstick. On July 16, 1971, he married Marjorie Peterson in Wausau. She preceded him in death on December 19, 2005. Arvid was a veteran of the United States Army and served...
Donna M. Behnke
Mar 21, 2014
Donna M. (Dehnel) Behnke, 75, formerly of Edgar, died Friday, March 21, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Benedictine Manor, Wausau. She was born July 19, 1938 in Wausau, daughter of the late George and Hildegard (Beilke) Dehnel. On April 14, 1956, she married Eugene A. Behnke at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Stettin....
Eldor W. Brunow
Mar 21, 2014
Eldor W. Brunow, 85, Wausau died Friday, March 21, 2014 in Hudson, Florida. He was born December 9, 1928 in Lincoln County, son of the late August and Hulda (Mootz) Brunow. On October 22, 1955 he married Viola Krueger at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. She survives. Eldor worked as a construction foreman for the Marathon County Park and Recreation Department...
Arnold M. Krautkramer Sr
Mar 20, 2014
Arnold M. Krautkramer Sr., 92, Marathon, died Thursday, March 20, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marathon Assisted Living. He was born October 18, 1921 in Marathon, son of the late Frank and Mary (Clair) Krautkramer. On August 20, 1946 he married Lorraine Hornung at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She preceded him in...
David J. Martin
Mar 19, 2014
David John "Marty" Martin, 63, died Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home while battling cancer. It was also evident to many that he had a broken heart after losing his wife, Kathy. David was born April 14, 1950 to Joseph and Virginia (Bradfish) Martin. His childhood was spent at Holy Name Catholic School and he graduated from...