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.
Donald James Schmaltz
May 31, 2014
Donald James Schmaltz, 71, Winchester, died Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital due to complications after a heart attack. Don was born August 24, 1942 in Chicago, son of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Kuzeja) Schmaltz. On October 24, 1964 he married Jane Holder in Hobart, Indiana. Don worked as an electrician and was a member of IBEW...
George J. Schueller
May 30, 2014
George J. Schueller, 89, Edgar, died peacefully Friday, May 30, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born January 26, 1925 in Milan, son of the late Louis and Clara (Braun) Schueller. On October 6, 1948 he married Dolores Skrzypcak at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. George graduated from Edgar High School in 1942. He was a...
Dorothy I. Hoppenworth
May 30, 2014
Dorothy I. Hoppenworth, 85, of Edgar, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Friday, May 30, 2014 at the House of the Dove, Marshfield. She was born January 3, 1929 in Stratford, daughter of the late Adolph and Helena (Ploman) Ross. On November 7, 1946, Dorothy married Paulus Hoppenworth. They raised eight children and were happily married for 60...
Leonard M. Brzezinski
May 29, 2014
Leonard "Lenny" M. Brzezinski, 85, Wausau, died Thursday, May 29, 2014 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born January 2, 1929 in Wausau, son of the late Barney and Mary (Kryzan) Brzezinski. In December of 1973, he married Jean D. Kalbes in Wausau. She preceded him in death on December 4, 1998. Lenny was a veteran of the...
Loriena M. Nikolai
May 24, 2014
Loriena M. Nikolai was called home to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 24, 2014. She was born March 16, 1918 in the town of Berlin, daughter of the late Rheinhardt and Ella "Nitzke" Christian. On May 16, 1936, Loriena was united in marriage to Anthony "Tony" Nikolai. They celebrated 70 years together before Tony's death in 2007. Loriena worked...
Adeline M. Nielsen
May 23, 2014
Adeline Nielsen, 95, Wausau died Friday, May 23, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Manor. She was born February 4, 1919 in Wausau, daughter of the late William and Wilhemina (Gollubske) Tesch. She married Carl Nielsen and he preceded her in death. Adeline farmed in the town of Rib Mountain and also in...
Cory M. Larue
May 22, 2014
Cory M. LaRue, 45, Wausau, died Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 12, 1969 in Milwaukee, son of Arthur and Barbara (Beyer) LaRue of Wausau. Cory enjoyed activities with the staff and residents at Opportunities including playing in the pool, going for car rides and many fun trips. Survivors include, his parents, Arthur and...
David "Bahama" Berens
May 22, 2014
David "Bahama" C. Berens, 63, Edgar, died Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 1, 1951 in Wausau, son of Florence (Bantes) Berens and the late Clarence Berens. On October 25, 1980 he married Linda Wagner in Wausau. She survives. David worked as a plumber and electrician for Berg Sales and was a member of...
Robert W. Montay
May 19, 2014
Robert W. Montay, 76, Wausau, died Monday, May 19, 2014 at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born April 20, 1938 in Wausau, son of the late William and Helen (Manowski) Montay. Before retirement, Robert had worked at James River Corporation for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling. He was a sports...
Kathleen M. Eiden
May 19, 2014
Kathleen M. Eiden, 77, Wausau died Monday, May 19, 2014 at Hospice House, Wausau. She was born October 21, 1936, in Stevens Point, daughter of the late Anton and Stella (Wrycza) Jablonski. On November 3, 1956 she married Maurice Eiden at St. Stephen Catholic Church, Stevens Point. He survives. Kathleen was the executive housekeeper at the former Howard Johnson Hotel...
Joseph J. Bonin
May 17, 2014
Joseph J. Bonin, 83, Athens, left this earth May 17, 2014. He was born February 16, 1931, in Schnappsville to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Matysik) Bonin. Joe grew up in Schnappsville and spent time living with his brother Leo in Athens as he attended Athens High School. During his high school years he learned how to cut meat with...
George Stencil
May 17, 2014
George M. Stencil, 92, Edgar, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2014 at his home. He was born November 11, 1921 in Poniatowski, son of the late Anton and Rose (Urmanski) Stencil. On April 22, 1944 he married the love of his life, Ann Kowalski at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder. She survives. On April 5 of this year George and...
Mary H. Sutherland
May 16, 2014
Mary H. Sutherland, 79, died Friday, May 16, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Stoney River, Weston. She was born May 23, 1934 in Maysville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Kirkby and Minerva (Mitchell) Collins. She married J. Patrick Sutherland of Paducah, Kentucky, who preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, James P....
Tammy E. Withers
May 16, 2014
Tammy "Spaz" E. Withers, 47, Weston, died Friday, May 16, 2014 at her home. She was born March 24, 1967 in Melrose Park, Illinois, the daughter of Patricia "Patti" (Podvin) Olsen of Wausau and the late William Olsen. In the summer of 1989, she married Lee Withers in Wausau. He survives. Tammy loved time spent on social media, she was...
Joyce Marie Henrichs
May 13, 2014
Joyce M. Henrichs, 81, town of Hamburg, entered the gates of heaven on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. She was born on January 7, 1933 to the late Lawrence and Arlene (Auner) Augustine in the township of Halsey. She was baptized on January 27, 1933 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Athens and was later confirmed on April 14, 1946. Her confirmation...
Mary A. Seeger
May 13, 2014
Mary A. Seeger, 90, Edgar, passed away peacefully in the Lord's arms on May 13, 2014 at Aspirus Hospice House. Mary was born June 10, 1923, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Literski) Welbes Sr. On May 29, 1948, she married the love of her life, Herbert Seeger Sr., at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He preceded her in...
Elsie R. Martino
May 12, 2014
Elsie R. Martino, 95, Wausau, died Monday, May 12, 2014 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born August 28, 1918 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Dahlke) Goldbach. On August 7, 1948, she married Lawrence Martino at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon....
Steven Francis Schreiner
May 11, 2014
Steven Francis "Steve" Schreiner, 29, Wausau, left us too soon on Sunday, May 11, 2014. Beloved son of Monica Schreiner, Wausau, and the late Charlie Schreiner, brother to Evan (Christina) Schreiner, Stevens Point and Emily Schreiner, Wausau and beloved grandson to Marge Schreiner, Wausau and many friends and relatives. He was born February 24, 1985 in Wausau. He was a...
Edward R. Smith
May 11, 2014
Edward R. Smith, 88, Wausau, died Sunday, May 11, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born February 6, 1926 in Chippewa Falls, son of the late Edward and Agnes (Morrison) Smith. On March 28, 1970 he married Mary McDonnell in Rhinelander. She survives. Edward worked for many...
Beverly Gereau
May 8, 2014
Beverly R. Gereau, 90, Wausau, died Thursday May 8, 2014 at Stone Crest Residence, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born October 4, 1923, in Marshfield, daughter of the late Waldo and Florence (Eimerman) Rasmussen. On February 21, 1942, she married David Gereau in Marshfield. He preceded her in death. Prior to her retirement,...
