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.
Henrietta K. Benson
Apr 4, 2014
Henrietta K. Benson, 71, Hatley, died April 4, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born July 9, 1942 in Minnesota, daughter of Katherine (Koenig) Johnson and the late Edwin Johnson. In 1964 she married Jerome Benson, who preceded her in death. Henrietta held several jobs throughout her life including being...
Victor J. Tranetzke
Mar 31, 2014
Victor J. Tranetzke, 94, died Monday, March 31, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Manor. He was born May 11, 1919 in Wausau, son of the late Frank Sr. and Agnes (Graykowski) Tranetzke. On June 2, 1941 he married Evelyn Remmel at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Victor served his country...
Mary Ann R. Stacke
Mar 29, 2014
Mary Ann R. Stacke, 94, Wausau died Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Harmony Living Center, Wausau. She was born July 21, 1919 in Colby, daughter of the late John and Rose (Thorn) Brill. On June 19, 1943 she married John Bailey. He preceded her in death on September 25, 1948. She then married William Stacke on October 25, 1969. He...
Sylvester J. Krieg
Mar 24, 2014
Sylvester J. Krieg, 92, Wausau, died Monday March 24, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 16, 1921, in Mosinee, son of the late Sylvester G. and Ida (Runke) Krieg. On February 14, 1946, he married Carol Martin at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Sylvester served his country honorably in the U.S. Army Infantry during World...
Margaret A. Wetzel
Mar 22, 2014
Margaret A. Wetzel, 70, Schofield, died Saturday March 22, 2014 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born February 22, 1944 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edward and Eleanor Stasney. On October 5, 1963, she married Rodney Wetzel in Wausau. He survives. Prior to her retirement, Margaret had been...
Arvid A. Kleinstick
Mar 22, 2014
Arvid A. Kleinstick, 86, Edgar, died Saturday, March 22, 2014 at his home. He was born July 11, 1927 in Colby, son of the late Richard and Martha (Radeztsky) Kleinstick. On July 16, 1971, he married Marjorie Peterson in Wausau. She preceded him in death on December 19, 2005. Arvid was a veteran of the United States Army and served...
Donna M. Behnke
Mar 21, 2014
Donna M. (Dehnel) Behnke, 75, formerly of Edgar, died Friday, March 21, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Benedictine Manor, Wausau. She was born July 19, 1938 in Wausau, daughter of the late George and Hildegard (Beilke) Dehnel. On April 14, 1956, she married Eugene A. Behnke at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Stettin....
Eldor W. Brunow
Mar 21, 2014
Eldor W. Brunow, 85, Wausau died Friday, March 21, 2014 in Hudson, Florida. He was born December 9, 1928 in Lincoln County, son of the late August and Hulda (Mootz) Brunow. On October 22, 1955 he married Viola Krueger at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. She survives. Eldor worked as a construction foreman for the Marathon County Park and Recreation Department...
Arnold M. Krautkramer Sr
Mar 20, 2014
Arnold M. Krautkramer Sr., 92, Marathon, died Thursday, March 20, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marathon Assisted Living. He was born October 18, 1921 in Marathon, son of the late Frank and Mary (Clair) Krautkramer. On August 20, 1946 he married Lorraine Hornung at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She preceded him in...
David J. Martin
Mar 19, 2014
David John "Marty" Martin, 63, died Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home while battling cancer. It was also evident to many that he had a broken heart after losing his wife, Kathy. David was born April 14, 1950 to Joseph and Virginia (Bradfish) Martin. His childhood was spent at Holy Name Catholic School and he graduated from...
Margaret E. Salzman
Mar 17, 2014
Margaret "Marge" E. Salzman, 89, town of Wausau, died Monday, March 17, 2014 at her home. She was born April 16, 1924 in Wausau, daughter of the late Henry and Frances (Marvin) Kreil. On January 31, 1942, she married Harold Salzman in Wausau. He preceded her in death on April 2, 1993. Marge was a dairy farmer and homemaker in...
Lawrence "Shorty" Miller
Mar 16, 2014
Lawrence "Shorty" J. Miller, 88, formerly of Edgar, died Sunday, March 16, 2014 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, surrounded by family. He was born April 27, 1925 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Theodore and Anna (Socha) Miller. On September 1, 1952 he married Phyllis Bonin at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. She preceded him in...
Nick Ronald Ray
Mar 13, 2014
Nick R. Ray, 62, Schofield, died Thursday, March 13, 2014 at his home. He was born January 5, 1952 in Wausau, son of the late James and Evelyn (Modrezejewski) Ray. On September 10, 1988, he married Bonnie Rhyner at Faith Baptist Church in Wausau. She survives. Nick worked for the former Wisconsin Box in Wausau for 19 years. Among his...
Linda K Kempf
Mar 13, 2014
Linda Kay Kempf, 61, Schofield died Thursday, March 13, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at New Horizon, Schofield. She was born May 25, 1952 in Wausau, daughter of the late Walter and Clara (Wadzinski) Kempf. Linda will be fondly remembered by all who knew her as having a happy go lucky personality. She regularly...
Martha J. Buckley
Mar 13, 2014
Martha J. Buckley, 59, Wausau died Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospit al. She was born October 17, 1954 in Indianapolis, to the late David and Patricia (Cassidy) Hennick. She married Brian Buckley and he preceded her in death on March 27, 2003. Martha was optimistic, loyal to all friends, warm, kind, curious, intelligent, gentle and had an...
Lucille E. Wagner
Mar 11, 2014
Lucille E. Wagner, 97, Wausau, died Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 6, 1917 in Pike Lake, daughter of the late Leo and Martha (Gosh) Ostrowski. She married Leo Wagner who preceded her in death. Lucille cherished her family and the time spent with them. Survivors include her son, Roger (Ruth) Wagner, Sayner; daughter,...
Ruth M. Frauenheim
Mar 9, 2014
Ruth M. Frauenheim, 87, Athens died Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the Home Place, Dorchester. She was born May 6, 1926 in the town of Scott in Sheboygan County, daughter of the late Herbert and Esther (Bleck) Haack. On June 10, 1944 she married William "Bill" Frauenheim in New Fane. He preceded her in death on September 26, 1995. Ruth...
Raymond L. Glapinski
Mar 8, 2014
Raymond L. Glapinski, 83, Hatley, died Saturday March 8, 2014 at home, under the care of his family and Ministry Home Health Care. He was born May 21, 1930, in the township of Ringle, son of the late Lawrence and Gladys Glapinski. Ray was a dairy farmer in the town of Ringle prior to moving to Florida in 1977. In...
Dolores Krueger
Mar 5, 2014
Dolores Krueger, 84, formerly of Wausau, died Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at her home in Freedom, WI. She was born June 1, 1929 in Edgar, daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Litwin) Jagodzinski. On August 10, 1955, she married Melvin Krueger at St. John Catholic Church in Wuertzburg. He survives. Dolores worked at First American National Bank and later...
Urban Peter Krebsbach
Mar 5, 2014
Urban Peter Krebsbach, 94, died on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at Wells Nature View CBRF, Marshfield, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born May 8, 1919 in Johnsburg, Minnesota, son of the late John and Catherine (Stephani) Krebsbach. The family moved to the Town of Cassel when Urban was six months old. He attended St. John...
