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.

Chang Vang Thao

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Sharon A. Kufahl

Sharon A. Kufahl

Sep 21, 2013

Sharon A. Kufahl, 67, Wausau, died Saturday, September 21, 2013 at her home. She was born March 6, 1946 in Wausau, daughter of the late Tony and Marian (Meyer) Trojanowski. Sharon worked at Wausau Papers in Brokaw for many years until her retirement. She was an active member of The Church of St. Anne, Wausau and volunteered at many church...

Mary M. Burger

Mary M. Burger

Sep 21, 2013

Mary M. Burger, 82, Wausau, died Saturday, September 21, 2013 at her granddaughters home in Merrill. She was born September 6, 1931 in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Anderson) Duquette. On February 20, 1950, she married Benjamin Burger at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Mary was a homemaker and also drove bus for the Wausau...

Roman Andraska

Roman Andraska

Sep 20, 2013

Roman "Romie" Andraska, 94, Wausau, passed away September 20, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice at the Wellington Place Assisted Living, Rib Mountain. Roman was born April 1, 1919, in Marshfield, WI, son of the late Henry and Hilda (Gonering) Andraska. He married Marcella Wenzel at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel, September 18, 1946. The...

Robert F. Hargraves

Robert F. Hargraves

Sep 17, 2013

Robert "Bob" Hargraves, 95, Athens died Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. Bob and his wife Gladys farmed in the town of Johnson for many years. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Hargraves, Athens, two brothers, Clem (Joan) Hargraves, Stratford and Marvin (Marcella) Hargraves, Wausau and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11:00...

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