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.
Robert E. Jacobi
Jun 29, 2014
Robert "Bob" Edward Jacobi of Athens passed into the Lord's hands after 83 years of earthly life. He was born December 29, 1930 to Edwin and Clara Jacobi in Abbotsford at their family farm house. Robert attended Rosedale School until the 8th grade. After their father passed away in 1948, he and his brother, Alvin took over the family farm....
Barbara M. Cramer
Jun 29, 2014
Barbara M. Cramer, 84, Shawano, formerly of Marathon died Sunday, June 29, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau. She was born February 9, 1930 in Wausau, daughter of the late Mark and Gwendolyn (Sauter) Vetter. On September 24, 1955 she married Merlen Cramer at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded...
Doris A. Schoepke
Jun 27, 2014
Doris A. Schoepke, 80, formerly of Wausau, died Friday June 27, 2014 at Westfield's Hospital, New Richmond. She was born January 31, 1934, in Eland, daughter of the late John and Marie (Verkuilan) Breske. On May 1, 1954, she married Arthur E. Schoepke at St. William Catholic Church, Eland. He preceded her in death in 1989. Prior to her retirement,...
Jerome "Jerry" Meyer
Jun 27, 2014
Jerome "Jerry" Meyer, 77, Wausau, died Friday June 27, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 7, 1936, in Saulk Rapids, Minn., son of the late Alfred and Hulda Meyer. The Meyer's moved to Schofield in 1941 and Jerry was a High School graduate of D.C. Everest. He served in the US Army and was stationed in Germany....
Bernadine "Bernie" Hrdina
Jun 26, 2014
Bernadine "Bernie" E. Hrdina, 81, Wausau, died Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Benedictine Living Community after a long illness with Crohn's disease and kidney failure. She was born July 8, 1932 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Bernard and Emma (Boushek) Sekadlo. On June 30, 1951 she married George Hrdina in Two Rivers. He survives. After raising her children,...
Michael J. Brice
Jun 26, 2014
Michael J. Brice of Wausau died unexpectedly of natural causes on Thursday, June 26, 2014. Mike was born January 23, 1951 to Enoch and Mary (Barry) Brice. Mike was raised in Wisconsin with his four siblings (Bobbi, Pat, Steve, and Lynn). Following his high school graduation from Independence High School, he attended the University of Wisconsin Madison for two years...
Leo W. Michlig
Jun 25, 2014
Leo W. Michlig, 77, died Wednesday, June 25, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at home surrounded by his family. He was born May 14, 1937 at home in town of Cassel, son of the late Frank and Della (Nowak) Michlig. On August 1, 1959 he married Janice Sonnentag at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar....
Angeline O. Huebner
Jun 23, 2014
Angeline O. Huebner, 91, Wausau died peacefully Monday, June 23, 2014 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born February 11, 1923 in Auburndale, daughter of the late Edgar and Cornelia (Munnik) Gorke. On June 4, 1946 she married the late Elroy Huebner in Marshfield. He preceded her in death on November 18, 2011. Angeline graduated from...
Karon M. Czerwinski
Jun 22, 2014
Karon M. Czerwinski, 70, Wausau died Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born October 17, 1943 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edward and Genevieve (McCloskey) Stadler. On September 14, 1962 she married Raymond Czerwinski at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. For many years Karon did housekeeping for the Best Western and...
Florence A. Wilke
Jun 22, 2014
Florence A. Wilke, 81, Wausau, died Sunday June 22, 2014 at Stoney River under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born October 29, 1932 in Marshfield, daughter of the late August and Wilhelmina (Hardinger) Brandt. On July 12, 1958, she married Melvin Wilke at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Marshfield. He survives. Prior to the time...
Laura Lueck
Jun 22, 2014
Laura Emma (Bartelt) Lueck daughter of Carl and Hedwig (Zastrow) Bartelt was born August 24, 1916 in the town of Hamburg and passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2014. She became a child of God through the washing of Holy Baptism on September 24, 1916 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church and also confirmed in the Christian faith as held...
Meta M. Vandoren
Jun 18, 2014
Meta M. VanDoren, 97, Wausau, died Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born January 9, 1917 in Mosinee, daughter of the late Thomas and Marie (Hack) O'Connor. On August 22, 1937 she married Dean "Kim" VanDoren. He preceded her in death. For many years Meta volunteered as a candy striper for the hospital. She...
Carol R. Borchardt
Jun 18, 2014
Carol R. Borchardt, 71, a life-time resident of rural Edgar, WI died peacefully on Wednesday, June 18th, 2014, at the Palliative Care Unit of Aspirus Wausau Hospital, with family and friends at her side. Carol was born on March 8th, 1943 in Marshfield to William and Charlotte (Heppner) Borchardt. She grew up on the family farm and lived in the...
Stanley Charles Garski
Jun 16, 2014
Stanley C. Garski, 85, Wausau, died Monday, June 16, 2014 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. He was born September 12, 1928 in Wausau, son of the late Charles and Mathilda (Pawleski) Garski. On January 15, 1949, he married Angeline Czerwinski at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Stanley was a veteran of the United States Army. For many years,...
Norma Jean Bergmann
Jun 13, 2014
Norma Jean Bergmann, 76, Medford, died Friday, June 13, 2014 at Golden Living Center, Rib Lake. She was born July 9, 1937 in Town of Bloom, Richland County, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Hisel) Tillow. On June 9, 1989, she married Roland Bergmann in Wausau. He survives. Norma Jean worked as a secretary throughout her life for...
Esther E. Kurth
Jun 9, 2014
Esther E. Kurth, 80, Wausau, formerly of Mosinee, died Monday, June 9, 2014 at North Central Health Care Facility, Wausau. She was born May 1, 1934 in the township of Reid, daughter of the late August Sr. and Josephine (Habeck) Kurth. Esther was the 13th child to be born out of a family of 16 children. When Esther turned 13,...
Ann V. Newton
Jun 8, 2014
Ann V. Newton, 97, Wausau, formerly of Illinois, died Sunday, June 8, 2014 at the Colonial Manor Nursing Home, Wausau. She was born February 4, 1917 in Chicago, daughter of the late Walter and Mary Skodis. On April 13, 1935, she married Albert Newton in Wayne City, Michigan. He preceded her in death. Ann worked as a secretary for the...
Diann M. Schultz
Jun 4, 2014
Diann M. Schultz, 83, Wausau passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at North Central Health Care (Garden Side Crossing) in the care of Asera Care Hospice. Diann was born April 27, 1931 and was the daughter of the late Herman and Lucia (Thurs) Hanke. She married John Schultz on January 14, 1950, they were married for 64 years. Diann...
Virginia M. Schmitz
Jun 4, 2014
Virginia M. Schmitz, 83, Weston, died Wednesday June 4, 2014 at Stoney River Assisted Living, Weston, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born May 12, 1931, in Wausau, daughter of the late Edward and Margaret (Feldmeier) Schneck. On October 14, 1950, she married Lloyd J. Schmitz in Wausau. He preceded her in death February...
James "Jim" Spatz
Jun 1, 2014
James "Jim" J. Spatz, 60, Wausau, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Critical Care Unit. He was born August 29, 1953 in Wausau, son of Delores (Golembiewski) Spatz and the late Cecil Spatz. On September 16, 1978 he married the love of his life Barbara J. Seeger at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He was...
