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.

Donna M. Belling

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Margaret E. Salzman

Margaret E. Salzman

Mar 17, 2014

Margaret "Marge" E. Salzman, 89, town of Wausau, died Monday, March 17, 2014 at her home. She was born April 16, 1924 in Wausau, daughter of the late Henry and Frances (Marvin) Kreil. On January 31, 1942, she married Harold Salzman in Wausau. He preceded her in death on April 2, 1993. Marge was a dairy farmer and homemaker in...

Lawrence "Shorty" Miller

Lawrence "Shorty" Miller

Mar 16, 2014

Lawrence "Shorty" J. Miller, 88, formerly of Edgar, died Sunday, March 16, 2014 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, surrounded by family. He was born April 27, 1925 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Theodore and Anna (Socha) Miller. On September 1, 1952 he married Phyllis Bonin at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. She preceded him in...

Nick Ronald Ray

Nick Ronald Ray

Mar 13, 2014

Nick R. Ray, 62, Schofield, died Thursday, March 13, 2014 at his home. He was born January 5, 1952 in Wausau, son of the late James and Evelyn (Modrezejewski) Ray. On September 10, 1988, he married Bonnie Rhyner at Faith Baptist Church in Wausau. She survives. Nick worked for the former Wisconsin Box in Wausau for 19 years. Among his...

Linda K Kempf

Linda K Kempf

Mar 13, 2014

Linda Kay Kempf, 61, Schofield died Thursday, March 13, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at New Horizon, Schofield. She was born May 25, 1952 in Wausau, daughter of the late Walter and Clara (Wadzinski) Kempf. Linda will be fondly remembered by all who knew her as having a happy go lucky personality. She regularly...

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