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.
John "Jack" Gusman
Dec 25, 2013
John "Jack" Gusman, 74, Hatley, died Wednesday December 25, 2013 surrounded by family at the VA Hospital, Madison. He was born October 8, 1939, in Wausau, son of the late John W. and Marjorie (Gavitt) Gusman. On February 19, 1966, he married Mary Rafacz at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Jack was an Army veteran of the Vietnam...
Norm T. Witucki
Dec 23, 2013
Norman Thomas Witucki, 72, of Edgar passed away on Monday, December 23, 2013. He was born December 5, 1941 in the town of Rietbrock, to the late Cecilia (Schreier) and Florian Witucki. Father, grandfather and friend; he will be greatly missed by those who knew him well. He is survived by his three children; Brian Witucki, Jeffrey Witucki and Daniel...
Elroy H. Trantow
Dec 22, 2013
Elroy H. Trantow, age 95, died Sunday, December 22, 2013 at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. He was born September 1, 1918 in the town of Stettin, son of the late Benhardt and Clara (Neitzel) Trantow. On December 15, 1945 he married Sylvia Jablonski. She survives. Elroy was a millright for American Can and later was the owner of E&S Refrigeration....
Theodore "Ted" J. Dederich
Dec 22, 2013
Theodore "Ted" J. Dederich, 55, Wausau passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 22, 2013 at his home. He was born October 3, 1958 in Madison, beloved son of Virginia "Ginny" (Wolf) Dederich, Wausau and the late Lawrence "Lorry" Dederich. Ted is survived by his mother, Virginia "Ginny" Dederich, Wausau his siblings, Brian (Gina Palazzari) Dederich, Menomonee Falls and Connie (Mark) Piasecki,...
Jean M. Meurett
Dec 21, 2013
Jean M. Meurett, 67, Wausau, died Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 20, 1946 in Wausau, daughter of the late Orville and Loretta (Schneider) Meurett. Jean was married to James Boller. They later divorced. Jean was a homemaker. She loved volunteering and spent many hours with the North Central Health Care Center, the Randlin...
Eloda M. Kohnhorst
Dec 19, 2013
Eloda "Odie" M. Kohnhorst, 87, Wausau, passed away December 19, 2013 at Aspirus Hospice House, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born May 2, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late Arnold and Margaret (Berdan) Schenzel. They later divorced, and Margaret raised Eloda and her brother, Jack, on her own. Eloda received the nickname "Odie" when her brother...
Eugene "Gene" S. Madden
Dec 19, 2013
Eugene "Gene" S. Madden, 85, Wausau died Thursday, December 19, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home. He was born November 28, 1928 in the town of Hewitt, son of the late John E. and Sophia (Londo) Madden. On July 7, 1951 he married Barbara Goetsch at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She...
Nancy A. Blaschka
Dec 18, 2013
Nancy A. Blaschka, age 76, Mosinee, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston, surrounded by her family. She was born February 20, 1937 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Louis and Rose (Sommers) Matis. On October 8, 1955 she married Kenneth Blaschka at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. He preceded her...
Todd J. Krueger
Dec 17, 2013
Todd J. Krueger, 47, Wausau died Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 21, 1966 in Wausau, son of the late Eldon and Janet (Eggebrecht) Krueger. On September 17, 2011 he married Stacey Karl in Wausau. She survives. For more than 20 years Todd worked at Wausau Coated. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors and...
Ann M. Gorecki
Dec 15, 2013
Ann M. Gorecki, 81, Hatley, died Sunday, December 15, 2013 at her home. She was born April 5, 1932 in Marathon County, daughter of the late Walter Sr. and Helen (Rogalla) Buchkowski. On November 19, 1955, she married Edwin D. Gorecki in Marathon County. He survives. Among her favorite pastimes, she loved flower gardening. Survivors include her husband, Edwin Sr.,...
Mercedes T. Knauf
Dec 14, 2013
Mercedes T. Knauf, 94, Wausau, died Saturday, December 14, 2013 at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter. She was born in Marathon City, daughter of the late Frank and Margaret "Mary" (Claire) Krautkramer. On May 30, 1942, she married Gilbert J. Knauf at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death on July 17, 1969. Mercedes worked at K-Mart in...
Donald "Donny" Bretl
Dec 13, 2013
Donald "Donny" "Gandy" Bretl, Wausau, 80, died Friday, December 13, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 28, 1933 in Wausau, son of the late John and Frances (Kumbera) Bretl. Donny enjoyed relaxing and spending time on his patio and going on gambling trips with his 53 year companion, Ellen. He also enjoyed cooking and was always sharing...
Joanne K. Schubring
Dec 12, 2013
JoAnne K. Schubring, age 64, Rothschild, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2013 at her home. She was born July 3, 1949 in Wausau, daughter of the late Harold and Alice Kriewald. On August 14, 1971 she married Harlan Schubring at Trinity Lutheran Church, Merrill. He survives. JoAnne was an incredible friend, wife, mom and grandmother. She was a homemaker, a...
Audrey M. Reetz
Dec 11, 2013
Audrey M. Reetz, 82, Kronenwetter, died Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at North Central Health Care Facility, Wausau. She was born July 17, 1931 in Wausau, daughter of the late Jacob and Gertrude (Denfeld) Heybl. On September 15, 1951, she married Charles Reetz in Pine City, MN. He preceded her in death on July 24, 1989. Audrey worked for the Wausau...
Dawn R. Kohn
Dec 9, 2013
Dawn R. Kohn, 81, Wausau, died Tuesday, December 9, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 2, 1932 in Wausau, daughter of the late Jerry and Amelia (Abraham) Witter. On August 30, 1952, she married Joseph Kohn at The Church of St. Anne, Wausau. He survives. In her younger years, Dawn worked at St. Mary's Hospital in Wausau...
Florence H. Hannewald
Dec 8, 2013
Florence Helene (Hagberg) Hannewald, 92, passed away at Marathon Assisted Living in Marathon, WI on Sunday, December 8th, 2013. She had lived with her daughter Barbara and son-in-law Thomas Bruning of Marathon for 16 years. Florence was born to John and Hildur Hagberg in Kage, Sweden, January 27th, 1921. She was the oldest of five children and grew up in...
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
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
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
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'...
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