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.
Sandy F. Smith
Jan 15, 2014
Sandra "Sandy" F. Smith, 72, Wausau died Wednesday, January 15, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House. She was born May 18, 1941 in Wausau, daughter of the late Leo and Ella (Krueger) Bauman. On November 16, 1985 she married Roy "Buzz" Smith in Wausau. He survives. Sandy worked at Schuette Building Center,...
Jeanette A. Prahl
Jan 15, 2014
Jeanette A. Prahl, 89, Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau. She was born August 8, 1924 in Hatley, daughter of the late Charles and Josephine (Wrobleski) Czech. On October 16, 1948, she married Edward A. Prahl at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on May 18, 2011. Jeanette worked...
Allen R. "Tony" Vogel
Jan 14, 2014
Allen R. "Tony" Vogel, age 81, died Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 18, 1932 in Appleton, son of the late Reuben and Frances (Nadolny) Vogel. On August 23, 1958 he married Joyce Bunker at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Neenah. Tony graduated from St. Norbert College in 1960 and worked as compensation claims...
Sally L. Zibton
Jan 13, 2014
Sally L. Zibton, 98, Wausau, died Monday January 13, 2014 at Wellington Place, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born July 16, 1915, in Chicago, daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Pilarski) Wieczorkowski. On November 6, 1937, she married Conrad Zibton, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Chicago. He preceded her in death August...
Sharon I. Jobs
Jan 13, 2014
Sharon I. Jobs, 63, Rib Mountain, died Monday, January 13, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 9, 1950 in Wausau, daughter of the late Matt and Eunice (Braatz) Hermans. On June 28, 1969, she married Herbert Jobs at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Rothschild. He survives. Sharon enjoyed working for the Marathon County Library as a library assistant....
Norman T. Bhend
Jan 13, 2014
Norman T. Bhend, Town of Johnson, died Jan 13, 2014. Norman was born Feb 28, 1933 in the Town of Johnson, son of the late Eugene and Adeline (Gaiser) Bhend. Norman graduated from Athens High School. After high school, Norman joined the Air Force and was stationed at bases located in Texas, Mississippi, and Florida, where he was a jet...
Dorothy A. Westcott
Jan 12, 2014
Dorothy A. Westcott, 92, Wausau, died Sunday, January 12, 2014 at North Central Health Care Center, Garden Side Crossings under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born May 12, 1921 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Herman and Elenora (Altenbach) Ehrhardt. Dorothy was married to Erwin Biesel. He passed away in 1956. She then married...
Irene Budleski
Jan 11, 2014
Irene Budleski, 93, Hatley, died Saturday January 11, 2014 at her home. She was born June 24, 1920, in Wausau, daughter of the late Charles Wendler and Martha Trzebiatowski. After the death of her mother when Irene was five years old, she was raised by her aunt and uncle, Dominika and Frank Letarski. On October 28, 1944, she married Joseph...
Isabelle J. Ruplinger
Jan 11, 2014
Isabelle J. Ruplinger, age 85, Marathon, died Saturday, January 11, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born June 12, 1928 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Ervin Sr. and Norma (Voigt) Ziegel. On September 3, 1949 she married Wyman "Rookie" Ruplinger at St. Mary...
Jean K. Sturm
Jan 4, 2014
Jean Kathryn Sturm, 89, Wausau, died Saturday January 4, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 31, 1924, in Wausau, daughter of the late Henry and Ida (Seefeldt) Schaupp. On September 21, 1946, she married Donald J. Sturm at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death December 2, 2006. Jean had been employed for several...
Kenneth "Ken" L. Seiler
Jan 4, 2014
Kenneth "Ken" L. Seiler, 82, Merrill died Saturday, January 4, 2014 at his home. He was born October 16, 1931 in Marshfield, son of the late Arnold and Elsa (Borth) Seiler. On April 25, 1959 he married Sylvia Knash in Boulder Junction. She survives. For more than 29 years Ken worked in the Special Delivery Department at the Wausau Post...
Angelina Dembowski
Jan 4, 2014
Angelina "Angie" Dembowski, 86, Wausau died Saturday, January 4, 2014 under Interim Hospice Care at Lili Assisted Living, Schofield. She was born, June 11, 1927 in Chicago, daughter of the late William and Santina Valle. On April 15, 1951 she married Eugene "Gene" Dembowski at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Chicago. He preceded her in death on March 6, 2007. Survivors...
Verna E. Behrendt
Jan 3, 2014
Verna E. Behrendt, 91, Wausau, died Friday January 3, 2014, at her home, under the loving care of her daughter and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born September 5, 1922, in the town of Halsey, daughter of the late Gerhardt and Hattie (Hardt) Boelter. On April 26, 1941, she married Carl E. Behrendt in Athens. He preceded...
K.C. Christopher Elliott
Jan 3, 2014
K.C. Elliott left this world January 3, 2014. He was loved, hated, praised, cherished, and cursed by relatives and friends alike. He ultimately left this world much too soon and of course from raising hell for 27 years. He lived life on his own terms. K.C.was born on December 22, 1986 to Tom and Pam Elliott. He was a beautiful,...
Gary J. Bergman
Jan 2, 2014
Gary J. Bergman, 66, Athens died Thursday, January 2, 2014 under the care of Aseracare Hospice at Continental Manor, Abbotsford. He was born November 22, 1947 in Wausau, son of the late Alfred and Helen (Ruebow) Bergman. On June 11, 1966 he married Shirley Writz in Athens. She survives. Gary was a dairy farmer in the town of Rietbrock his...
Kenneth G. Burger
Jan 2, 2014
Kenneth "Ken" G. Burger, 52, Wausau died Thursday, January 2, 2014. He was born September 5, 1961 in Wausau, son of the late Franklin and Helen (Tarr) Burger. Ken was the owner of Burger Taxidermy in Wausau for many years. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and trapper. Ken enjoyed bird watching, camping and attending hard rock concerts but was...
James Xavier Dreyer
Jan 1, 2014
James "Jim" Dreyer of Wausau died at Rennes Rehab in Weston on January 1st, 2014 at the age of 82. He was born November 11, 1931 in Wausau, son of the late Henry Xavier and Celia "Cele" (nee Kiefer) Dreyer. He married Helen Claudia (nee Sobkowiak) on February 24, 1962 in Green Bay. He served stateside in the United States...
Marlene A. Ramthun
Dec 28, 2013
Marlene A. Ramthun, 80, Wausau, died Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born December 18, 1933 in Rhinelander, daughter of the late Hayes and Hazel (Ford) Pulver. On September 25, 1954, she married Harvey F. Ramthun in Wausau. He preceded her in death on...
Patricia "Pat" Pergolski
Dec 27, 2013
Patricia "Pat" Pergolski, 73, Wausau, died Friday December 27, 2013 at the Hospice House. She was born September 27, 1940, in Wausau daughter of the late Edwin and Lucille (Barden) Pergolski. Survivors include her sisters, Joanne (Jerome) Lang, Colleen (John) Stillwell, all of Wausau, Mary (Ralph) Henry, Ypsilanti, Mich., Tina Walters, Clear, Alaska, Sandra (Greg) Daroci, Belleville, Mich., brothers, Richard...
Verlyn D. Ross
Dec 25, 2013
God's Steward of the Land, Verlyn D. Ross, age 86, Marathon, died Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 12, 1927 in Thorp, son of the late Adolph and Helena (Ploman) Ross. On June 21, 1949 he married Jane Braunel in Marathon. She survives. Verlyn was a dairy farmer and hosted the 1996 Farm Progress...
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