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.
Leisla Margaret Surprise
Nov 11, 2013
Leisla Margaret Surprise, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, at her home in Wausau. She was born May 10, 1940 in Clintonville, daughter to the late Walley and Myrtle Pingel. On June 22, 1957 she married John Davis Surprise. He preceded her in death on February 20, 2000. She is survived by her children, Dinah (Russell) Dean, Sandra...
Michele Strike-Shopinski
Nov 9, 2013
Michele Strike-Shopinski, age 53, Wausau, died Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 26, 1960 in Stevens Point, daughter of Robert and Shirley (Meshak) Strike. On August 25, 1988 she married Mark Shopinski in Wausau. He survives. Michele worked as a graphic designer at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, previous to that she worked for 17 years...
Leonard C. Steinke
Nov 9, 2013
Leonard C. Steinke, 80, Wausau, died Saturday November 9, 2013 with his sons at his side at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 8, 1933 son of the late Robert and Martha (Stoltz) Steinke. On August 4, 1964, he married Maxine "Micky" Meyer at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death June 23, 2012. He was...
William C. Pilgrim
Nov 6, 2013
William "Bill" C. Pilgrim, 78, Edgar, died Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born September 8, 1935 in Edgar, son of the late Gustave and Mary (Flegle) Pilgrim. On October 1, 1955, he married Adeline Draeger at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Edgar. She survives....
James M. Kahler Dds
Nov 6, 2013
James M. Kahler DDS, 59, Athens died Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Jim is best described by his goddaughter Meghan. Heaven gained a remarkable man. He is the perfect example of what it means to be hard working, beyond generous, caring and compassionate. He ALWAYS, ALWAYS, AlWAYS lived each day to the fullest, doing things he loved...
Graydon "Pete" Peterson
Nov 6, 2013
Graydon M. "Pete" Peterson, 90, longtime Athens resident, died Wednesday November 6, 2013 at North Central Health Care Facilities, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born December 15, 1922, in Colfax, son of the late Gustav and Clara (Moen) Peterson. Pete received his education from Colfax public schools, a Bachelor of Science degree from...
Naomi A. Cline
Nov 5, 2013
Naomi A. Cline, 92, Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Artisan Assisted Living. She was born March 3, 1921 in St. Louis, Missouri, to Sylvester and Helene Hakemeier. Before her marriage she worked at Buss Fuse and during World War II at the St. Louis Ordinance Plant....
Kenneth J. Happli
Nov 4, 2013
Kenneth J. Happli, 85, Marathon, died Monday, November 4, 2013 at Marathon Assisted Living, under the care of Interim Hospice and Palliative Care. He was born April 13, 1928 in the town of Green Valley, Wis., son of the late John and Elizabeth (Maguire) Happli. For many years, Ken drove truck and hauled milk for Alex Karlen Trucking, Ewald Weinkauf...
John P. Galuska
Nov 3, 2013
John P. Galuska passed away at home with his family after a courageous 21 year battle with leukemia. His smile and unique sense of humor will be deeply missed. John was born in Antigo, WI on December 20, 1931 to John P. and Anna Novara Galuska. He was the youngest of five children. After graduating from high school, he proudly...
Norbert L. Untiedt
Oct 31, 2013
Norbert L. Untiedt, 83, Edgar, died Thursday, October 31, 2013 in Mesa, Arizona. He was born on December 27, 1929 in Abbotsford, son of the late Otto and Hattie (Taylor) Untiedt. They lived in Fenwood and moved to Edgar in 1938. He graduated from Edgar High School in 1948, and then moved to Milwaukee where he worked for the Nash...
Sandra Marie Thurs
Oct 30, 2013
Sandra Marie Thurs, 60, town of Hamburg, died Wednesday, October 30, 2013, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 9, 1953, in Hazel Green, WI, daughter of Sylvester Altfillisch, Marathon and Holly (Werner) Zuleger, Hamburg. On November 11, 1972, she married Ivan Thurs at St. Peter Lutheran Church, town of Hamburg. He survives. Some of her hobbies included crocheting,...
Valeria H. Schumacher
Oct 29, 2013
Surrounded by loving family and staff, Valeria Helen Schumacher of Wausau passed away October 29, 2013 under the care of Aseracare Hospice at Wausau Manor, Wausau, Wisconsin. Valeria ("Val") was born December 2, 1924 to the late John and Valeria (Rice) Michalski in Mosinee, Wisconsin. Val married the love of her life, Edward ("Eddie") Schumacher of Marathon City, Wisconsin, in...
Mark Alan Gruna
Oct 26, 2013
Mark Alan Gruna, age 53, died Saturday, October 26, 2013. He was born January 24, 1960. He is survived by two sons, Alan and Joshua (Saretta) Gruna, all of Wausau; and five grandchildren; two brothers, Gary (Carolyn) Gruna, Wausau, Christopher (Dawn) Gruna, Merrill, four sisters, Sandra Kniess, Barbara Kittel, Linda (Willie) Cleveland, all of Wausau, and Carol Tesch, Athens, aunt,...
Gertrude A. Guralski
Oct 26, 2013
Gertrude A. Guralski (G.G.), 95, formerly of Hatley, was born to a new life in Jesus Christ, Saturday October 26, 2013, at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. Her earthly life began August 8, 1918, in Menasha, as daughter of the late Ben and Clara (Kozlowski)Senefski. She was united in Marriage to the love of her life, Clarence Guralski...
Walter R. Habeck
Oct 26, 2013
Walter R. Habeck, 90, Wausau, died Saturday, October 26, 2013 at North Central Health Care, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born November 15, 1922 in the town of Reid, Wis., son of the late Walter Henry and Ora Madge (Bentley) Habeck. On October 26, 1946, he married Joyce L. Piatek at St....
Orville A. Lodholz
Oct 25, 2013
Orville A. Lodholz, 87, Wausau, died Friday October 25, 2013 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born June 23, 1926, in Ringle, son of the late Herbert and Mayme (Ferries) Lodholz. He married Loretta (Eckes) Prieve at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. She preceded her in death. He...
Karene Whalen
Oct 25, 2013
Karene E. (Kay) Whalen, 81, Wausau died Friday October 25, 2013 at Aspirus Hospital MSICU, surrounded by her loving family. Kay was born September 26, 1932 in Syracuse New York, daughter of the late John and Helene (Sehl) O'Grady. On January 22, 1955 she married the love of her life, Kenneth "Ken" Whalen at Sacred Heart Church Palos Hills, IL....
George J. Mirek
Oct 25, 2013
George J. Mirek, 67, Wausau, died Friday, October 25, 2013 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born October 4, 1946 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Veronica (Szarkowitz) Mirek. On July 6, 2001, he married Lori (Pukall) Fosterling at St. Mark Catholic Church, Rothschild. She survives. George...
Robert J. Warosh
Oct 23, 2013
Robert W. Warosh, 90, Wausau, died Wednesday October 23, 2013, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 24, 1922, in Edgar, son of the late Alois and Mabel (Bier) Warosh. On June 19, 1954, he married Carol Pepke at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Prior to his retirement in 1989, Bob had been employed as the Executive...
Patty A. Gavitt
Oct 17, 2013
Patty A. Gavitt, 58, Tomahawk, died Thursday October 17, 2013 at her home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born October 31, 1954, in Wausau, daughter of the late Walter and Margaret (Schopf) Schifelbine. Patty married Ronald Gavitt and he preceded her in death. Through the years, she tended bar at several Wausau area...
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