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.
Jerome A. Scheibl
Jul 26, 2014
Jerome "Jerry" A. Scheibl, 83, Wausau, died Saturday, July 26, 2014. He was born October 5, 1930 in Sheboygan, son of the late Emaniel and Marie (Schwaller) Scheibl. On October 6, 1962, he married Marlene Howe at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sheboygan Falls. She preceded him in death on May 15, 2009. Jerry attended Central High School in Sheybogan...
Caroline Hertha Passehl
Jul 25, 2014
Caroline Hertha Selma (Lueschow) Passehl 91, Edgar, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Friday, July 25th, 2014, at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. Caroline was born May 15, 1923 in the Town of Wien. She was baptized May 20, 1923 and confirmed March 21st, 1937 at St John's ELCA in the Town of Wien. Caroline was the...
Katherine "Kathy" M. Scholz
Jul 24, 2014
Katherine "Kathy" M. Scholz, 58, Hatley, died Thursday, July 24, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau. She was born November 7, 1955 in Dover, Delaware to Nancy (Lamp) Festge. On December 14, 1973 she married Gerald "Jerry" Scholz in Milwaukee. Kathy's grandchildren were her pride and joy and she cherished all...
Herbert H. Braunel
Jul 22, 2014
Herbert H. Braunel, 95, Marathon, died Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 21, 1919 in Wausau, son of the late Edward and Louisa (Alhquist) Braunel. Herb lived his entire life on the family homestead. He ran the family farm for many years, after taking it over from his parents. Later in life, Herb was...
Marvin D. Hargraves
Jul 20, 2014
Marvin D. Hargraves, 86, Wausau, died Sunday, July 20, 2014 at home with his wife at his side. He was born October 9, 1927 in Corinth, town of Johnson son of the late Faithful and Magdalena (Gaiser) Hargraves. On August 14, 1952 he married Marcella Kaldunski at St. Anthony's Rectory, Athens. She survives. Marvin served his country in the United...
James W. Zunker
Jul 19, 2014
James W. Zunker, 74, Athens, died Saturday July 19, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice services. He was born April 16, 1940, in Wausau, son of the late Herman and Wilma (Winkert) Zunker. On June 22, 1963, he married Barbara Schwocho at Grace United Church, Wausau. She survives. He was a veteran of...
Uldene "Tootie" Jablonski
Jul 18, 2014
Uldene "Tootie" Evelyn Jablonski, 88, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2014, at Mount View Center, Wausau. Uldene was born in Edgar on March 8, 1926 daughter of the late Paul and Marion (Kurtzweil) Grosskreutz. On October 29, 1952 she married George R. Jablonski at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. George passed away on March 28, 2006 after...
Harvey Bolssen
Jul 16, 2014
Harvey P. Bolssen, 72, died Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at North Central Health Care facility, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born October 25, 1941 in Kaukauna, son of the late Arthur and Alice (Schultz) Bolssen. On February 1, 1991, Harvery married his one and only, the love of is life, Marianne Kolbeck...
Frank N. Zinda
Jul 13, 2014
Frank N. Zinda, 61, Wausau, died Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 12, 1953 in Stevens Point, son of Emily (Ramczyk) Zinda and the late Norman Zinda. On June 30, 1979 he married Jacqueline "Jackie" Tuskowski in Bevent. She survives. Frank worked for Marathon Electric for 40 years. He loved life, his family and...
Betty Plautz
Jul 11, 2014
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Plautz, 87, Wausau, died Friday, July 11, 2014 at Copperleaf House 1 on Lili Lane in Schofield, under the care of Interim Hospice. She was born August 7, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late Walter and Margaret (Miabach) Reich. On April 19, 1952, she married Robert C. Plautz in Menominee, Michigan. He preceded her in death...
Kenneth "Kenny" Schultz
Jul 10, 2014
Kenneth "Kenny" E. Schultz, 86, Schofield, died Thursday July 10, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Care Partners. He was born November 14, 1927 in Milwaukee, son of the late Walter and Ella (Rau) Schultz. On February 26, 1949 he married Isabelle Ohde at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wausau. She preceded him in death...
Virginia Gabower
Jul 9, 2014
Virginia "Gini" Gabower, 93, died peacefully Wednesday, July 9, 2014, under the care of her son at his home. Survivors include her son James Gabower, Kronenwetter; two grandchildren, Nicole and Steven Gabower; step grandchildren Collette (Brian) Peters, Kevin (girlfriend Sam) Kropidlowski, and Jacob Rykowski; step great grandchildren Ava Kropidlowski and Bryden Peters. Besides her parents, Gini is preceded in death...
Ronald "Ronnie" Zenner
Jul 7, 2014
Ronald "Ronnie" J. Zenner, 77, Athens, died Monday, July 7, 2014. He was born June 23, 1937 in Marshfield, son of the late Michael and Lillian Zenner. On June 21, 1958 he married Shirley Weiler at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She survives. Ronnie worked as a truck driver for the Marathon County Highway Department for 31 years. He also...
Merlin W. Bockhop
Jul 6, 2014
Merlin W. Bockhop, 79, Edgar, formerly of Belmont, Wis., died Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born September 26, 1934 in Montfort, Wis., son of the late Fritz and Mary (Stead) Bockhop. Merlin was a dairy farmer most of his life and he enjoyed antiques. He is survived by relatives and friends. Besides his...
Janice P. Henkelman
Jul 1, 2014
Janice P. Henkelman, 87, Wausau died Tuesday, July 1, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born December 3, 1926 in Chicago. On July 2, 1946 she married Clarence Henkelman in Atlanta, Ga. He preceded her in death on October 10, 1986. For more than 30 years Janice was...
Paul A. Fichtner
Jul 1, 2014
Paul Allen Fichtner, 52, passed into Heaven on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston, with his mother, aunts, uncles and Father Marion Talaga at his side. Paul was born to Dale A. Fichtner of Minnesota and Patsy May Resch of Rothschild on July 20, 1961 in Perham, MN. At an early age, Paul developed an interest...
Larry L. Stone
Jul 1, 2014
Larry Lee Stone, 67, Wausau, died unexpectedly at his home, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. He was born October 8, 1946 in Los Angeles, Calif., son of the late Harvey and Marian (Smith) Stone. As a result of a car accident, Larry lost his sight at the age of 18. Even after going blind he managed to work as a dark...
Mary Ann R. Hamann
Jun 30, 2014
Mary Ann R. Hamann, 78, Merrill, died Monday, June 30, 2014 at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. She was born July 30, 1935 in the town of Maine, daughter of the late Wilbert and Floretta (Latzig) Schlag. On July 29, 1956 she married Milton Hamann at Zion Lutheran Church, town of Maine. He preceded her in death on August 28, 2013....
George Hartman
Jun 30, 2014
George Hartman, 88, died Monday, June 30, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 17, 1926 in Pennsylvania, son of the late William and Esther (Baker) Hartman. On June 15, 1949 he married Anna Casey in Madison. She preceded him in death on February 11, 2008. Survivors include his four children, Bonnie (Bill) Johnson, Lincoln, Nebr., James Hartman,...
Aloysius "Al" King
Jun 30, 2014
Aloysius "Al" J. King, 93, died Monday, June 30, 2014 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at the House of Dove, Marshfield. He was born February 19, 1921 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Jacob and Emma (Foch) King. On May 7, 1946 he married Marie Neuman at St. Michael Catholic Church, Hewitt. She preceded...
