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.
Clifford J. Maule
Nov 9, 2014
Clifford J. Maule, 86, Mosinee, formerly of Manitowoc, died Sunday, November 9, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Kennedy Park, Weston. He was born April 16, 1928 son of the late Meldon and Velma (Tompkins) Maule. Survivors include his children, Christopher (Kate) VandeHey-Maule, Mosinee, David (Peggy) Manitowoc and Kathy (Gary) Knox, Dayton, Ohio; seven...
Roger A. Kubitz
Nov 6, 2014
Roger A. Kubitz, 80, Athens died Thursday, November 6, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield with his family at his side. He was born November 11, 1933 in Wausau, son of the late Martin and Marie (Kroening) Kubitz. Roger was a graduate of the Athens High School. On July 5, 1957 he married Marlene Ohnstad at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens....
Lois A. Laughlin
Nov 5, 2014
Lois A. Laughlin, 75, Wausau, formerly of Medford, died Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at home. She was born on June 2, 1939 in Osceola, Iowa, daughter of the late Earl and Sarah (Hart) Bates. On December 3, 1957, she married Henry "Al" Laughlin in Medford. He survives. For many years, Lois worked as a case worker for the Clark County...
Ralph "Rick" A. Westfall
Nov 5, 2014
Ralph "Rick" A. Westfall, 79, Athens, died in his garage where he lived his life to the fullest on Wednesday, November 5, 2014. He is now up in heaven with Alis, family and friends having a country jamboree. He was born July 13, 1935 in the town of Halsey, son of the late Andrew and Sofia (Greiner) Westfall. On September...
Arden "Ardie" Tesch
Nov 4, 2014
Arden "Ardie" Tesch lost his courageous battle with respiratory difficulties Wednesday evening November 4th. His survivors include his mother, Betty Tesch, sister, Terri (Gene) Zunker, brothers, Alan (Lynn) Tesch, Jeffrey (Patty) Tesch and Scott (Victoria) Tesch. He has six nephews and one niece. He also has a number of great nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his...
Florence Zahn
Nov 4, 2014
Florence L. Zahn, 98, Weston, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at the Renaissance Assited Living Center, Weston. She was born May 29, 1916, in Schofield to Andrew and Alvina (Wiesman) Hager. On May 14, 1938 Florence was united in marriage with Melvin Zahn in Fenwood. Survivors include her children Dale (Barbara) Zahn, Manitowoc and Faye (John) Coleman, Rothschild;...
Dolores Ann Lang
Nov 3, 2014
Dolores Ann Lang, 85, Marathon passed away peacefully on Monday November 3, 2014 with her family at her side. She was born January 5, 1929 in Poniatowski daughter of the late Theodore and Anna (Socha) Miller. Dolores graduated from Holy Family Grade School and Edgar High School. She married Luke Lang on June 2, 1951 at Holy Family Church, Poniatowski...
Robert Henry Baumann
Nov 2, 2014
Robert Henry Baumann, 88, of Wausau, passed away Sunday morning, November 2, 2014, at Lakeview Heights, Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born at home in Wausau on December 20, 1925, to Henry and Ida (Gralow) Baumann, the youngest of four children. Known to many as Bob, he graduated mid-term from Wausau High School in 1944, enlisting in the...
Loretta M. Heil
Nov 1, 2014
Loretta M. Heil, 90, formerly of Marathon, died Saturday November 1, 2014 at Wausau Manor, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born February 8, 1924, in the town of Marathon, daughter of the late Herbert and Agatha (Blume) Ruplinger. On September 9, 1946, she married Clifford J. Heil Sr., at St. Mary Catholic Church,...
Norman "Red" E. Hack
Nov 1, 2014
Norman "Red" Hack, 88, Marathon died Saturday, November 1, 2014 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. He was born May 19, 1926 in Wausau, son of the late Edward and Katherine (Sicklinger) Hack. He attended St. Mary's School in Marathon and also was a graduate of Marathon High School in 1943. On October 25, 1958 he married Gladys...
Esther J. Kolpack
Oct 31, 2014
Esther J. Kolpack, 90, Wausau, died Friday, October 31, 2014 surrounded by her family, under the care of Asceracare Hospice at Applegate Terrace, Wausau. She was born February 19, 1924 in Bevent, daughter of the late Joseph and Martha (Gabor) Laska. On November 7, 1942 she married Lawrence Stencil at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, Bevent. He preceded her in death...
Roselyn Marie Radtke
Oct 31, 2014
Roselyn Marie Radtke passed away October 31, 2014. She was born in Wausau on May 12, 1922. Roselyn was a lifelong Wausau resident, graduating from Wausau High School, after which she worked at Employer's Insurance, Marathon Cheese, Stop and Go and West Park Fashion. Roselyn is survived by two sons; Jim (Peg) Radtke of Wittenberg and Ken (Judy) Radtke of...
Allison Marie Turner
Oct 31, 2014
Allison Marie Turner, 29, Wausau, passed away on October 31, 2014 at home. She was born September 13, 1985 in Wausau, daughter of Michael and Nancy (Jagler) Turner. Allison graduated from Wausau East High School in 2004 and attended the University of Wisconsin Marathon County Campus. She worked for many years at the City Grill and most recently had been...
Nathan Gallant
Oct 30, 2014
Nathan H. Gallant, 37, of Chicago, died Thursday, October 30, 2014 in Wausau at the home of his father, after a long battle with colon cancer. He was born December 16, 1976 in Northampton, Massachusetts, the son of Thomas and Christiana Gallant. Nate attended schools in Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Marshfield, graduating from Marshfield Senior High in 1995. He then studied...
Elizabeth Krause
Oct 30, 2014
Elizabeth "Liz" Krause, 90, went home to Heaven on angel's wings, Thursday, October 30, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wellington Place, Wausau. She was born May 26, 1924 in town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late John and Hedvig "Hattie" (Segalski) Sekorski. On May 22, 1944 she married Anton Krause at Holy Family...
Dr. Margaret Ives Leonard
Oct 28, 2014
Dr. Margaret Ives Leonard passed on to eternal life at the age of 96 on October 28, 2014. "Margy", as she was affectionately known to countless friends, family, colleagues and students was born on June 5th, 1918 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania to Francis L. and Grace (Schrader) Ives. She married John P. Leonard on July 18, 1964. She was predeceased by...
Brian Mark Prinz
Oct 26, 2014
Brian Mark Prinz, age 52, died unexpectedly Sunday, October 26, 2014 in Parker, Colorado. He was born April 24, 1962 in Wausau, Wisconsin to William and Sandra (Spiegel) Prinz. He graduated Newman High School in Wausau and attended Ripon College in Ripon, Wisconsin. At the time of his death he had been employed as a VP at Graebel Van Lines...
Lennice S. Gehrke
Oct 25, 2014
Lennice S. Gehrke, 100, Colby died Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Colonial Center, Colby. She was born September 28, 1914 in Hancock, daughter of the late Otis and Mary (Reid) Gray. On April 15, 1937 she married Paul Gehrke at Potter Memorial Church, Hancock. He preceded her in death. Lennie was a homemaker and also farmed with her husband Paul....
Mary A. Stieber
Oct 25, 2014
Mary A. Stieber, 82, Marathon, died Saturday October 25, 2014 at her home, under the care of her family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born May 8, 1932, in the town of Belle Plaine, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Dillenburg) Brunner. On July 2, 1955, she married Jerome H. Stieber at Sacred Heart Catholic...
Bernice E. Schlei
Oct 24, 2014
Bernice E. Schlei, 92, Wausau died Friday, October 24, 2014 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born March 31, 1922 in Wausau, daughter of the late Elmer and Elsie (Kramer) Pankonien. Bernice was married to Steve Nemke who preceded her in death. She then married Julius Schlei and he also preceded her in death. Bernice was a nurse's...
