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.
Victor B. Bradfish
Sep 23, 2014
Victor B. Bradfish, 87, Wausau, died Tuesday, September 23, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Stone Crest, Wausau. He was born May 28, 1927 in town of Rietbrock, son of the late Fredrick and Mary (Reuter) Bradfish. On August 19, 1950 he married Phyllis Brown at St. Mary Catholic Church. She preceded him in...
Duwane W. Sessions
Sep 23, 2014
DuWane "Duke" W. Sessions, 86, Marathon, died Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born October 23, 1927 in Illinois, son of the late Calder and Mildred (Brownell) Sessions. On October 11, 1952, he married Patricia Olson in Fairchild, Wis. She survives. DuWane was a veteran of the...
Eleanor F. Kletzin
Sep 22, 2014
Eleanor F. Kletzin, 100, Wausau, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2014 at Benedictine Manor in Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born November 30, 1913 in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Felecia (Kolpacki) Duzenski. On June 27, 1936, she married Eugene Kletzin at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded...
Jacqueline R. Campanile
Sep 21, 2014
Jacqueline "Jackie" R. Campanile, 89, New Hampshire, formerly of Athens, died Sunday, September 21, 2014 at the Pleasant Valley Nursing Center in Derry, New Hampshire. She was born August 4, 1925 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, daughter of the late Arthur and Esther (Vergenz) Hoesly. Jackie grew up in Iowa and later attended school to become a registered nurse. Jackie moved...
Sharon A. Nikolai
Sep 21, 2014
Sharon Nikolai Loving mother and adored grandmother, Sharon Anne Nikolai, 68, Marshfield, formerly of Wausau, passed away on Sunday night, September 21, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. Sharon was born in Wausau on February 15, 1946, to John and Sylvia (Schilling) Rogan. She graduated from Newman High School in 1964, where she sang in the Newman chorus. Her...
Stephanie Low
Sep 19, 2014
Stephanie Low was a loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece and friend whose life was cut short at the age of 22. She was born September 29, 1988 in Waukesha, daughter of George Low and Claudia Blake. Survivors include her parents, Claudia Blake and George Low; brothers, Daniel Blake and Christopher Schetter; paternal grandparents, Dan and Christie Low, many other aunts,...
Rodney E. Wetzel
Sep 18, 2014
Rodney "Rod" E. Wetzel, 73, Schofield, died Thursday, September 18, 2014 at his home. He was born October 25, 1940 in Stetsonville, Wis., son of the late Walter E. and Lyda Mae (Woodbeck) Wetzel. On October 5, 1963, he married Margaret A. Stasney in Wausau. She preceded him in death on March 22, 2014. Rodney was a veteran of the...
Anthony "Tony" Marvin
Sep 14, 2014
Anthony "Tony" Marvin Jr., 71, Wausau, died Sunday September 14, 2014 at North Central Health Care Facilities, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born March 31, 1943, in Wausau, son of the late Anthony Sr. and Isabelle (Zieglmeier) Marvin. He was a veteran of the US Army serving with the Second Engineer Company. For...
Anita Kieffer
Sep 14, 2014
Anita Kieffer, 97, Wausau, died Sunday, September 14, 2014 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. She was born April 15, 1917 in the town of Maine, daughter of the late Martin and Olga (Wiedow) Schult. On June 1, 1940 she married Leander "Bud" Kieffer. He preceded her in death on May 2, 2008. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday,...
J. Denis Oppermann
Sep 10, 2014
J. Denis Oppermann, 80, of Wausau died on September 10, 2014, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital following surgery. Denis had numerous health problems over his lifetime and appreciated all the outstanding, compassionate care he received from all the people who cared for him. He was born March 29, 1934 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI to J.L. (Jack) and Lillian (Giesler) Oppermann. Following...
Arthur W. Wisnewski
Sep 7, 2014
Arthur "Art" W. Wisnewski, 83, Edgar died Sunday, September 7, 2014 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. He was born August 26, 1931 in Poniatowski, son of the late John and Josephine (Nowacki) Wisnewski. On February 7, 1959 he married Bernice Spychalla at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church, Antigo. She preceded him in death on June 1, 2010. Art was...
Marie Marcell
Sep 7, 2014
Marie Marcell, 96, of Wausau was called home to eternal life by her Lord on September 7, 2014. Marie was born on August 10, 1918 in Wausau, WI to Karl and Minnie Schiefelbein. She grew up in Wausau and graduated from Wausau Senior High School. She was the fifth of nine children. Marie married the love of her life, Frederick...
Marguerite Leona Walters
Sep 6, 2014
Marguerite Leona Walters, 103, Springfield, Va., formerly of Wausau, died Saturday, September 6, 2014 in Springfield. She was born August 26, 1911 in Wausau, daughter of the late Roy and Daisy Assel. Marguerite graduated from Wausau High School and was employed at the Fort Hays State College in Kansas from 1963 until 1975. Survivors include one son, Kenneth (Carol) Walters...
Leonard J. Lechleitner
Sep 6, 2014
Leonard Joseph Lechleitner passed away September 6, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield, WI. He was born November 24, 1932 in Jump River of Taylor County to the late Charles and Opal (Boardman) Lechleitner. On July 24, 1954 he married Shirley Day at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Donald, Wisconsin. She preceded him in death on April 26, 2011. After...
Walter H. Maas
Sep 5, 2014
Walter "Wally" H. Maas, 90, died peacefully Friday, September 5, 2014 at Marathon Assisted Living Center under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born August 7, 1924 in Merrill, son of the late Walter and Zoe Maas. On July 28, 1951, Wally married the love of his life, Ethel "Muffy" Patefield and she was always...
Walter F. Schmitt
Sep 4, 2014
Walter "Wally" F. Schmitt, 86, Edgar, died Thursday, September 4, 2014 at Golden Living Center-Continental Manor in Abbotsford, following complications from Parkinson's Disease. He was born May 31, 1928 in Fort Atkinson, Iowa, son of the late Joseph and Christina (Kunt) Schmitt. On June 11, 1951, he married Rosemary M. Anderson in Cresco, Iowa. She survives. For 10 years, Walter...
Shannon L. Hall
Sep 2, 2014
Shannon L. Hall, 24, town of Hamburg, died Tuesday, September 2, 2014 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born October 25, 1989 in Merrill, the daughter of Edmund and Judith (Schoessow) Hall of Hamburg. Shannon was a student at the University of Wisconsin-Marathon, pursuing her dream of becoming a nurse. She was currently employed...
Michael A. Denfeld
Sep 1, 2014
Michael A. Denfeld, 26, Edgar died Monday, September 1, 2014. He was born March 1, 1988 in Marshfield, son of Randy and Paula (Lake) Denfeld, Edgar. Michael worked in the ginseng gardens for Randy Ross Farms, town of Rib Falls for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, collecting antique tractors as well as working on them. Michael also had a...
Jerome "Jerry" J. Yelk
Aug 30, 2014
Jerome "Jerry" J. Yelk, 87, Wausau, died Saturday, August 30, 2014 under the care of the VA/Aspirus Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Jerry was born January 6, 1927 in Medina, son of the late Rudolph and Clara (Jana) Yelk. On November 24, 1946 he married Alice Reindl in Johnson Creek. She preceded him in death on February...
Margaret A. Shebuski
Aug 29, 2014
Margaret A. Shebuski, 91, Wausau, died Friday August 29, 2014 at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born May 3, 1923, in Antigo, daughter of the late Russell and Alma (Haefs) Lynett. On November 15, 1948, she married Jack Shebuski at St. John Catholic Church, Antigo. In 1958, the Shebuski's moved to Houghton, Michigan and in 1970 moved to Wausau,...
