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.
Betty Jane Brandt
May 7, 2014
Betty Jane Brandt, 72, town of Rib Falls, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born April 5, 1942 in Stevens Point, daughter of the late Harry Sr. and Elizabeth (Falkowski) Drewa. Betty grew up in Bevent, and one of her first jobs was as a beautician in Wausau. On September 3, 1966, she married...
Marcella L. Giguere
May 6, 2014
Marcella L. Giguere, 97, Wausau, died Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Our House Assisted Living, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born March 27, 1917 in Marshfield, daughter of the late John and Frances (Stanislawski) Schultz. On June 26, 1952, she married Donald Giguere in Marshfield. He preceded her in death on September...
Edwin Mcauliffe
May 6, 2014
Edwin "Eddie" L. McAuliffe, 77, Wausau, died Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at his home. He was born April 7, 1937 in Owensboro, Kentucky, son of the late Aland and Violet (Miller) McAuliffe. On October 18, 1996 he married Hazel Hagemann at the Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Wausau. She survives. Eddie was a retired Army officer,...
Charlene R. Anderson
May 5, 2014
Charlene R. Anderson, 69, Rothschild, died Monday, May 5, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 18, 1944 in Ironwood, Michigan, daughter of the late Charles and Alma (Saari) Cox. On December 4, 1971 she married David Anderson in Bessemer, Michigan. He survives. Charlene served her country during the Vietnam era in the...
Mabel Punke
May 2, 2014
Mabel Punke, 91, Edgar, died Friday, May 2, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born August 22, 1922 in Edgar, daughter of the late Gustave and Mary (Flegle) Pilgrim. On November 27, 1941 she married Arnold Punke in Edgar. He preceded her in death. In her younger years, Mabel worked...
Virginia L. Dallman
May 2, 2014
Virginia L. Dallman, 88, Wausau, died Friday, May 2, 2014 at Cedar Ridge Elder Services, Weston. She was born February 6, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Louise (Roth) Little. Survivors include, two children, Thomas Dallman, Wausau and Carol (Edmond Jr.) Grimmenga, Weston; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Private burial will be in the Gate of Heaven...
Sandy J. Ament
May 1, 2014
Sandra J. "Sandy" Ament, 70, Wausau died Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 10, 1943 in Wausau, daughter of the late Elmer and Ramona (Boneck) Sward. On April 16, 1977 she married Warren A. Ament at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Rothschild. He survives. After high school Sandy worked at Wausau Insurance Company. For about...
Arne J. Salli
Apr 27, 2014
Arne J. Salli, 78, Wausau died Sunday, April 27, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born of Finnish parents in a log cabin in Kimball on December 11, 1935. He graduated from Hurley High School in 1953. Arne worked very hard to be able to attend college. He received a BS Biology from UW Superior and went on to...
Sherry L. Yaeger
Apr 26, 2014
Sherry L. Yaeger, 63, Weston, died Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born November 11, 1950 in Rhinelander, daughter of the late Richard and Dolores (Lund) Holewinski. On September 7, 1974 she married the love of her life, Richard Yaeger in Wausau. He survives. Sherry worked as an audit processor for Employers Mutual prior...
Joseph A. Boehm Jr
Apr 25, 2014
Joseph A. Boehm Jr., 81, Wausau, died April 23, 2014 at North Central Health Care Facilities, Wausau. He was born November 7, 1932 in Athens, son of the late Joseph Sr. and Isabelle (Hoff) Boehm. Survivors include his children, Russell (CoraLee) Boehm, Deerbrook, Joseph "Joey" (Cindy) Boehm, Wausau, Linda (Blaine) Wolff, Birnamwood and Brenda (Randy) Knudsen, Wausau; nine grandchildren, six...
Irene M. Writz
Apr 25, 2014
Irene M. Writz, 100, Colby, formerly of Athens died Friday, April 25, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. She was born May 23, 1913 in Wuertzburg, daughter of the late Peter and Francis (Boser) Ellenbecker. On October 19, 1933 she married Jacob "Jake" Writz at St. John Catholic Church, Wuertzburg. He preceded her in death on November 21, 1994. Irene...
William R. Steines
Apr 24, 2014
William "Bill" R. Steines, 67, of Wausau, passed away Thursday April 24, 2014, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Bill was born Jan. 13, 1947, to the late Ray and Lorraine (Eilers) Steines in Marshfield, WI. He graduated from Stratford High School in 1965. Bill served his country honorably in the US Army during the Vietnam War...
Anne C. Brown
Apr 23, 2014
Anne C. Brown (1931-2014) Anne C. Brown was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 23, 1931 to Irish immigrants, Ann and Michael Farrell Sr. It was there she spent her formative years as a city girl where she eventually met her lifelong friend, Rita Boyd, and her husband of 45 years, Ron Brown. Anne and Ron met at a Philadelphia...
Peter D. Krautkramer
Apr 22, 2014
Pete Krautkramer, 57, town of Stettin, died Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at the Appleton Medical Center. He was born June 1, 1956 in Wausau, the son of Jack and Katherine (Hornung) Krautkramer of Marathon. On September 20, 1975, he married Connie Borchardt in Marathon. She survives. Pete was currently employed with County Materials in Marathon and has been employed with...
Donna M. Belling
Apr 20, 2014
Donna M. Belling, 66, Wausau, died Sunday, April 20, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 10, 1947 in Pennsylvania, daughter of the late August and Alice (Whiteside) Lee. Donna loved gardening and enjoyed watching the birds. Survivors include her children, Kelley (Craig) Schultz, August (Jean) Belling, Ann (Pat) Williams, Dave (Amber) Banas, Maureen (Scott) Kienbaumn, Eric Banas...
Robert "Rob" J. Beck
Apr 19, 2014
Robert "Rob" J. Beck, 51, Wausau died Saturday, April 19, 2014 at his home, from natural causes. He was born August 1, 1962 in Wausau, son of the late Jerome and Bertie Lou (Wendorf) Beck. On September 18, 1992 he married his best friend, Michelle Lemma at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau. She survives. He was a graduate of Wausau East...
Lawrence H. Hartman
Apr 18, 2014
Lawrence H. Hartman, 98, Athens, died Friday, April 18, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born October 1, 1915 in Athens, son of the late Tony "T.A." and Mary (Kress) Hartman. On July 14, 1941, he married Helen A. Sedivy at St. Mary Catholic Church, Phillips. She preceded him in death on May 6, 2004. Lawrence owned and...
Martha M. Koy
Apr 17, 2014
Martha M. Koy, 100, Wausau, died Thursday, April 17, 2014 under the care of the Evergreen Unit at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born July 6, 1913, in Plover, daughter of the late Anton and Rosaline (Kantowski) Worzalla. On September 27, 1932 she married Clarence J. Koy at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. He preceded her in death...
Charles E. Schreiner
Apr 17, 2014
Charles "Charlie" E. Schreiner, 61, Wausau, died Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. He was born February 1, 1953 in Wausau, the son of Margaret "Marge" (Diers) Schreiner of Wausau and the late Frank Schreiner. On May 12, 1979, he married Monica Corey at The Church of St. Anne, Wausau. She survives. Charles was a graduate of...
Carroll Joseph Wirt
Apr 4, 2014
Carroll Joseph Wirt died, April 4, 2014, peacefully in his sleep under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Service. He was born on Christmas Day, 1935, the youngest of ten children to William Montezuma Wirt and Rosa Ellen (Brown) Wirt, in Schofield. Carroll was a Wausau Senior High School Graduate, and served his country in the United States...
