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.

Norma Jean Bergmann

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Joseph J. Bonin

Joseph J. Bonin

May 17, 2014

Joseph J. Bonin, 83, Athens, left this earth May 17, 2014. He was born February 16, 1931, in Schnappsville to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Matysik) Bonin. Joe grew up in Schnappsville and spent time living with his brother Leo in Athens as he attended Athens High School. During his high school years he learned how to cut meat with...

George Stencil

George Stencil

May 17, 2014

George M. Stencil, 92, Edgar, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2014 at his home. He was born November 11, 1921 in Poniatowski, son of the late Anton and Rose (Urmanski) Stencil. On April 22, 1944 he married the love of his life, Ann Kowalski at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder. She survives. On April 5 of this year George and...

Mary H. Sutherland

Mary H. Sutherland

May 16, 2014

Mary H. Sutherland, 79, died Friday, May 16, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Stoney River, Weston. She was born May 23, 1934 in Maysville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Kirkby and Minerva (Mitchell) Collins. She married J. Patrick Sutherland of Paducah, Kentucky, who preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, James P....

Tammy E. Withers

Tammy E. Withers

May 16, 2014

Tammy "Spaz" E. Withers, 47, Weston, died Friday, May 16, 2014 at her home. She was born March 24, 1967 in Melrose Park, Illinois, the daughter of Patricia "Patti" (Podvin) Olsen of Wausau and the late William Olsen. In the summer of 1989, she married Lee Withers in Wausau. He survives. Tammy loved time spent on social media, she was...

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