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.

Vern J. Johnson

Vern J. Johnson

Dec 7, 2013

Vern J. Johnson, age 54, Wausau, died Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born September 19, 1959, son of John "Jack" Johnson and Bernadette (McDermont) Boyle. On September 8, 2012 he married Brittany Ebbinger in Wausau. She survives. Vern enjoyed golfing and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. He was always willing to...

Frederick R. Hedtke

Frederick R. Hedtke

Dec 7, 2013

Frederick R. Hedtke, f/k/a Alfred W.R. Hedtke, 85, 4605 Valdres Spring Ct. Schofield, WI 54476, went peacefully to our Father in Heaven, listening to Christian Holiday Music at the Palliative Care Unit of Aspirus Hospital on, Saturday, December 7, 2013; Pearl Harbor Day. Fred was surrounded by family and a former employee during this passage. Fred, Freddy, Bub was born...

Alan J. Breitenfeldt

Alan J. Breitenfeldt

Dec 5, 2013

Alan J. Breitenfeldt, 51, Wausau died Thursday, December 5, 2013 under AseraCare Hospice at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born January 26, 1962 to Jane (Drexler) Breitenfeldt, Antigo and the late Lawrence Breitenfeldt. For more than eight years Alan worked in the maintenance department at Great Lakes Cheese. Alan enjoyed golfing, camping, fishing and hunting, especially with his...

Julia E. Thurs

Julia E. Thurs

Dec 4, 2013

After 99 years, God called home Julianna E. Thurs while she was at rest in her bed. Julia was born on January 11, 1914, in Stettin to Herman and Amanda (Beilke) Radke. At 14, her doctor told her she would die of her ruptured appendix. She went on to live another 85 years and didn't put much stock in doctors'...

Lorna G. Miller

Lorna G. Miller

Nov 30, 2013

Lorna G. Miller, 92, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday November 30, 2013. She was born April 11, 1921 in South Milwaukee, daughter of the late Thomas and Florence (Baxter) Strachan. On October 6, 1943, she married John H. Miller at The Church of the Open Door, Milwaukee. He preceded her in death...

Marjorie G. Erickson

Marjorie G. Erickson

Nov 30, 2013

Marjorie G. Erickson, age 95, died Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Golden Living Center, Abbotsford. She was born June 6, 1918 in Tomahawk, daughter of the late August and Adella (Zellmer) Krueger. On June 28, 1944 she married Morris Erickson in San Antonio, Texas. He preceded her in death on January 18, 1984. Marge graduated from St. Mary's Nursing School...

Larkin L. Groth

Larkin L. Groth

Nov 30, 2013

Larkin "Buster" L. Groth, 63, Wausau, died Saturday, November 30, 2013 at his home. He was born April 11, 1950 in Wausau, son of the late Jerome and Ivanette (Brown) Groth. Buster spent his entire adult life serving his country. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during Vietnam as Staff Sergeant for 13 years, retiring...

Alvina A. Szymanski

Alvina A. Szymanski

Nov 29, 2013

Alvina A. (Wadinski) Szymanski, age 96, village of Marathon, died November 29, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 29, 1917 the daughter of the late Leo and Clara (Pospyhalla) Wadinski. On June 12, 1943 she married Joseph W. Szymanski, who died November 9, 1998. She was an active member of St. Mary' Congregation, served as President of...

Edward G. Busko

Edward G. Busko

Nov 27, 2013

Edward G. Busko, 88, Weston, died Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 31, 1925 in the town of Maine, son of the late Alois and Olga Busko. On February 1, 1947, he married Joyce M. Krake in Wausau. She preceded him in death on January 6, 2000. Ed was a veteran of the United...

Dion P. Wisneski

Dion P. Wisneski

Nov 27, 2013

Dion P. Wisneski, 44, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born May 16, 1969 in Antigo, the son of Chris and Helen (Burich) Wisneski of Wausau. Among some of Dion's favorite pastimes, he was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. Survivors include,...

Ella A. Stasiak

Ella A. Stasiak

Nov 27, 2013

Ella A. Stasiak, 100, formerly of Schofield, died Wednesday November 27, 2013, at the home of her daughter, in Clearwater, Florida. She was born October 22, 1913, in Nienburg, Germany, daughter of the late Herman and Anna (Koehler) Jahn. On October 28, 1933, she married Franz O. Stasiak in Germany. He preceded her in death on March 17, 1983. The...

Richard "Bear" Lepak

Richard "Bear" Lepak

Nov 26, 2013

Richard A. "Bear" Lepak, age 47, died unexpectedly Tuesday, November 26, 2013. He was born April 20, 1966 in Wausau, son of Joyce (Lipinski) Schara and the late Franklin Lepak. On January 31, 1997 he married Amy Lambert in Wausau. She survives. Richard was an avid deer hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed being outdoors, driving his tractor or truck and...

Marlene J. Fredrich

Marlene J. Fredrich

Nov 24, 2013

Marlene J. Fredrich (nee "Stohr") of Weston was born into eternal life on Sunday, November 24, 2013, surrounded by the love of her friends. May the angels lead her into paradise! Marlene was the loving wife of the late William "Bill" Fredrich; the loving daughter of the late William and Grace Stohr; the loving Godmother of Jonathan Cline; and the...

Donald A. Dupey

Donald A. Dupey

Nov 24, 2013

Donald A. "Don" Dupey, 62, Wausau, died Sunday November 24, 2011 at his home under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born March 11, 1951, in Chippewa Falls, son of the late John "Jack" and Olga (Telsczak) Dupey. On July 19, 1975, he married Sharon Kay Bergerson at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Cadott. She survives....

Betty Jane Schnurr

Betty Jane Schnurr

Nov 24, 2013

Betty Jane E. Schnurr, 84, Wausau, WI passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2013. She was born September 7, 1929 in Roscoe, IL, daughter of the late George and Sirene (Moore) Christman. On July 14, 1945, she was married to a wonderful man named Norman Schnurr in South Beloit, IL. He preceded her in death on October 5, 1995. Betty...

Alexander E. Novitzke

Alexander E. Novitzke

Nov 22, 2013

Alexander "Alex" E. Novitzke, 96, Wausau, died Friday, November 22, 2013 at his home, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born January 12, 1917 in the town of Emmet, son of the late Frank and Mary (Kowalewski) Novitzke. On February 10, 1945, he married Irene Richey in Wausau. She preceded him in death on June 30,...

Charles W. Dunlap

Charles W. Dunlap

Nov 18, 2013

Charles W. Dunlap, age 88, died Monday, November 18, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 28, 1925 in Elkhorn, son of the late Leo and Dorothy (Brooks) Dunlap. A World War II Veteran, Charles served his country first in the Merchant Marines, followed by the United States Army. He raised his family in Janesville and in 1977...

Hilbert O. Werner

Hilbert O. Werner

Nov 16, 2013

Hilbert "Hip" O. Werner, 87, Stratford, originally from Edgar, died Saturday, November 16, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born August 22, 1926 in the Township of Wien, son of the late Frank and Ella (Kragenbrink) Werner. On September 3, 1949, he married Marion Bornowski at St. John Lutheran Church (High Steeple), Edgar. She survives. Hilbert was a...

Ila J. Glaze

Ila J. Glaze

Nov 15, 2013

Ila J. Glaze, 71, Merrill, passed from this life on Friday November 15, 2013 at Aspirus Hospice House, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 20, 1942, in Medford, daughter of the late Teddy and Mabel (Oldenberg) Ruesch. On October 2, 1970, she married Gerald Glaze in Watertown, South Dakota. He survives. Ila was a 1960 graduate...

Geraldine R. Reynolds

Geraldine R. Reynolds

Nov 14, 2013

Geraldine "Gerrie" R. Reynolds, 92, Rib Mountain, earned her wings as an angel on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Aspirus Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 20, 1921 in Wausau, daughter of the late Adolph and Leona (Wagner) Christianson. Due to the Great Depression, Gerrie learned early in life to make the best with what...

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