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.
Arletta L. Ahrens
Oct 17, 2013
Arletta L. Ahrens, 83, formerly of Marathon, died Thursday October 17, 2013 at Cedar Creek Manor. She was born November 10, 1929 in Marathon, daughter of the late Edward and Louisa (Alquist) Braunel. On May 30, 1951, she married Ervin Ahrens at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death July 18, 2005. Prior to her marriage, Arletta...
Carl A. Lau
Oct 15, 2013
Carl A. Lau passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Margaret A. (Hayes) Lau and 11 children: Dana Lau (Jerome Huebner), Platteville, WI; Margo Lau, Schofield, WI; William (Jean) Lau, Holmen, WI; Carla (Jim) Aanstad, Iola WI; Mary Carol Giacomino, Arizona; Scott (Mary) Lau, Mosinee, WI; Rita (Mark) Jones, Wausau, WI;...
Shirley J. Kruesel
Oct 14, 2013
Shirley J. Kruesel, 68, Wausau, died Monday, October 14, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a long battle with cancer. She was born October 20, 1944 in Antigo, daughter of the late Walter and Agnes (Hartman) Pietz. On September 25, 1965, she married Ervin Kruesel at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Marathon. He survives. Shirley was a graduate of the Antigo...
Glenn C. Young
Oct 13, 2013
Glenn C. Young of Three Lakes, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on October 13th, 2013, surrounded by loving family. He was born December 22, 1929 in Woodstock, Illinois, the youngest of seven children. He excelled in many sports and continued his love of football at Purdue University, in the U.S. Navy and with the Green Bay Packers and Calgary Stampeders. He...
Chang Vang Thao
Oct 8, 2013
Chang Vang Thao 90, Wausau, died Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. He was born June 15, 1923 in Laos, son of the late Nou Chue Thao and May Yang. Survivors include his wife, Mee Chang, Wausau; seven children, Sheng Thao, Cha Thao, Zoua Thao, Mai Thao, Tong Lou Thao, Chong Thao and Kong Thao; and...
John J. Hugus M.D.
Oct 6, 2013
John J. Hugus M.D., age 57, Wausau, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, after a courageous 17 year battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was born March 1, 1956 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, son of Floyd and Jean (LeTourneau) Hugus. On July 20, 2013, he married Robin Nye in Wausau. She survives. John graduated from Dartmouth College,...
Karen M. Hitz
Oct 5, 2013
Karen M. Hitz, age 53, died Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born May 21, 1960 in Wausau, daughter of the late Donald and DeLoris (Fischer) Fremming. On May 17, 1986 she married Paul Hitz in Wausau. He survives. Karen enjoyed playing BINGO, playing cards, fishing and thrift shopping. She was a beautiful person...
Ryan M. Sullivan
Oct 4, 2013
Ryan M. Sullivan, 24, Wausau, died Friday, October 4, 2013. He was born June 7, 1989 in Prairie du Chien, the son of Shawn and Debra (Austin) Sullivan of Wausau. Ryan was a 2008 graduate of Wausau East High School. He furthered his education as a graduate of the Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Academy at North Central Technical College, Wausau....
Dennis Belongie
Oct 3, 2013
Dennis W. Belongie, 61, Wausau, died Thursday October 3, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born September 2, 1952, in Gaastra, Michigan, son of the late Lyle and Avis (Denis) Belongie. On May 25, 1974, he married Vicki Boehringer in Milwaukee. She survives. Prior to his retirement, Dennis had been...
Dorothy E. Reisner
Oct 1, 2013
Dorothy E. Reisner, 90, of Marathon, formerly of Clark County, died Tuesday, October 1, 2013 under the care of Interim Hospice at Marathon Assisted Living. She was born September 4, 1923 in Shortville in Clark County, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Clarence and Elsie (Dorst) Nowack. She married her first husband, Clarence Reisner and then her second husband, Edward Reisner....
Gordon George Giese
Oct 1, 2013
Gordon George Giese, age 78, died Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at the House of Dove, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born September 24, 1935 to the late Charles and Ella (Marth) Giese. On May 31, 1958 he married Eldora Brandt at St. John Lutheran Church in Rib Falls. Gordon and Eldora were blessed with five...
Mary Ann Starzinski
Sep 30, 2013
Mary Ann Starzinski, age 85, Marathon, died Monday, September 30, 2013 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. Mary was born February 20, 1928 in the town of Scott, Lincoln County, Wis. She was the daughter of the late Leon and Angeline (Omelian) Sczygelski. Mary married John Starzinski on July 2,...
August B. Zoromski
Sep 27, 2013
August B. Zoromski, 94, Hatley, died Friday September 27, 2013 at Cedar Creek Manor under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born on February 6, 1919 on the family farm in the town of Ringle son of Joseph and Martha (Walkush) Zoromski. On November 7, 1942 he married Anna Budleski at St. Florian Catholic Church,...
Sandra K. Thurs
Sep 26, 2013
Sandra "Sandy" K. Thurs, 51, town of Hamburg, died Thursday, September 26, 2013 in Hamburg, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born January 11, 1962 in Merrill, daughter of Violet (Oestreich) Volz of Hamburg and the late Ralph Volz. On November 10, 1984, she married Randy J. Thurs at Trinity Lutheran Church, Merrill. He...
Beatrice C. Schauer
Sep 26, 2013
Beatrice "Bea" C. Schauer, 96 passed away peacefully Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Bea was born April 9, 1917 in Thorp. She was the daughter of the late Anton Velcheck and Katherine (Boehler) Velcheck. She married Albert W. Schauer in Lebanon, PA in 1944. He preceded her in death May 18, 1977. She graduated from St. Mary's...
Geraldine M. Mcneight
Sep 25, 2013
Geraldine Mc Neight 101, passed away September 25, 2013 In Dayton, OH. She was born to Magdalene and Alexander McDonald in Fenwood, Wisconsin on December 18th, 1911. On July 14th, 1945 she married Verner H. McNeight in Edgar, WI. Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband, parents and brothers Lloyd, Harold, Gerald, Clair, Donavon, Orvis and Ira McDonald and...
Jack J. Mielke
Sep 25, 2013
Jack J. Mielke, age 71, Rib Mountain, died Wednesday, September 25, 2013, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home surrounded by family. He was born June 18, 1942, in Wausau, son of the late Aldon and Evelyn (Gartmann) Mielke. On April 20, 1968, he married Karen Schlaefer at St. Mary's Church, Wausau. She survives....
Fay L. Maas
Sep 21, 2013
Fay L. Maas, 78, died Saturday September 21, 2013 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services surrounded by her family. She was born January 31, 1935 in Wausau, daughter of the late William and Hildegard (Duetsch) Laffin. On February 15, 1958, she married Ronald C. Maas at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. He preceded her in death January...
Alexander A. Szymanski
Sep 21, 2013
Alexander "Alex" A. Szymanski, 92, Marathon, died Saturday, September 21, 2013, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marathon Assisted Living. He was born December 25, 1920 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Anton Sr. and Cecelia (Kalmajka) Szymanski. On August 19, 1947, he married Theresa Lemmer at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon....
Victor P. Woellner Sr
Sep 21, 2013
Victor P. Woellner Sr., age 81, died Saturday, September 21, 2013 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at his homestead farm surrounded by his family. He was born May 3, 1932 in the town of Halsey, son of the late William and Catherine (Riehle) Woellner. On August 3, 1954 he married Laura Dahl at St. Anthony Catholic Church...
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