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.
John "Jack" Krejci
Jul 28, 2013
John "Jack" A. Krejci, age 72, died Sunday, July 28, 2013 at his home. He was born July 28, 1941 in Wausau, son of the late Lawrence Sr. and Dorothy (Goytowski) Krejci. Jack enjoyed socializing and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his daughter, Theresa Edwards, Eau Claire; three grandchildren, Keaton, Reanna and Xavier; one brother, Larry...
Russell E. Greiner
Jul 26, 2013
Russell E. Greiner, 63, Wausau, died Friday, July 26, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 16, 1950 in Wausau, son of the late Ralph and Lorraine (Hart) Greiner. On November 21, 1979, he married Jolene Hoff in Wausau. She survives. Russell grew up on the family farm in the town of Rietbrock, and...
Stanley L. Gajewski
Jul 25, 2013
Stanley L. Gajewski 81, Athens, died Thursday, July 25, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 26, 1931 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Leon and Pelegia (Sczyminzski) Gajewski. On May 3, 1958, he married Marilyn Cochenet in Brookfield, Wis. She survives. Stanley was a veteran of the United States Army,...
Ellsworth J. Bliss
Jul 21, 2013
Ellsworth J. Bliss, 94, Wausau, died Sunday July 21, 2013 at the Hospice House, Wausau. He was born August 3, 1918, in Wausau, son of the late John and Helen (Burns) Bliss. On September 9, 1950, he married Margaret Holub in Wausau. She preceded him in death February 26, 1984. Ellsworth had been employed for 39 years at the 3M...
George C. Schoeder
Jul 20, 2013
George Schoeder, 83, Wausau, died Saturday July 20, 2013, at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born April 23, 1930, in Milwaukee, son of the late Andrew and Isabelle (Potter) Schoeder. George was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. On September 30, 2000, he married Jackie Bittner in Wausau. She survives. From...
Cynthia "Cindy" Alexander
Jul 18, 2013
Cynthia "Cindy" K. Alexander, age 37, died Thursday, July 18, 2013 at her home. She was born January 8, 1976 in Antigo. On September 29, 2011 she married William Alexander in Wausau. Survivors include her husband, William Alexander; father, Larry Hasse; mother, Cynthia Benishek; brother, Larry (Stacy) Hasse, many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Memorial service will be 4:00...
Gerald L. Hanke
Jul 15, 2013
Gerald L. Hanke, 81, Wausau, went to the arms of his loving Lord on Monday, July 15, 2013 in Wausau. He was born April 23, 1932 in the town of Rib Falls, son of the late Lawrence and LaVera (Brandt) Hanke. On May 18, 1957, he married Dawn Boerner at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Wausau. She survives. In...
Terry L. Olson
Jul 14, 2013
Terry L. Olson, 62, Wausau, died Sunday, July 14, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 6, 1951 in Antigo, Wisconsin. Terry worked for the Antigo Cheese factory and most recently at Marathon Box, Wausau. Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed bow hunting, fishing and building models. Terry was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Polar, a...
Elizabeth "Betty" Gorski
Jul 14, 2013
Elizabeth "Betty" Gorski, 89, Rothschild, died Sunday, July 14, 2013 at Wausau Manor, under the care of Aseracare Hospice. She was born August 28, 1923 in Marathon, daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Karlen) Sulzer. On June 29, 1946, she married Michael A. Gorski at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on November 30, 2005....
Cynthia D. Janas
Jul 13, 2013
Cynthia D. Janas, age53, died Saturday, July 13, 2013 at her home. She was born November 19, 1959 in St. Cloud, Minnesota, daughter of Linda (Squires) Eder and the late Ronald Eder. Survivors include her daughters, Samantha (Mina) Sonnenberg and Sean Janas; grandson, Dravyn; mother, Linda Eder; sister, Ramona (Robert) Maine; brother, Mark Eder. She was preceded in death by...
Wilmer C. Braunel
Jul 13, 2013
Wilmer "Tom" C. Braunel 85, Marathon, died Saturday, July 13, 2013 at his home. He was born December 23, 1927 in Wausau, son of the late Edward and Louisa (Alhquist) Braunel. On September 12, 1953, he married Jean Preuss at the First English Lutheran Church, Wausau. She survives. Tom was a veteran of the United States Army and served from...
Catherine G. Scholl
Jul 10, 2013
Catherine "Katie" Gladys Scholl, 94, formerly of Wausau, died Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at Poplar Place Assisted Living Center, Rothschild. Catherine was born February 5, 1919 in the town of Wien, Marathon County, daughter of the late John and Magdalene (Uebelacker) Sonnentag. Later, the family moved to a farm on River Road, just north of Marathon, where Mom grew up....
Dennis Frank Geiger
Jul 9, 2013
Dennis Frank Geiger, age 69, of Wausau, passed away surrounded by his family on July 9, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Wausau on September 17, 1943 to the late Joseph A. and Catherine (Pupp) Geiger. He attended Holy Name School and graduated from Wausau High School in 1962. After graduation,...
Trysten J. Powell
Jul 7, 2013
Trysten Jacob Powell, was born to life on March 28, 2013 and born to enternal life on July 7, 2013 in Milwaukee, infant son of Jackie (Powell) Bricco of Milwaukee and Jeremy Bradley of Schofield. Survivors include, his parents; two brothers, Keelan and Justin Bricco, Westfield, Wis.; three sisters, Liliana, Juliana and Adriana Gutierrez, Mosinee; his maternal grandparents, Mima Powell,...
Ruby E. Feit-France
Jul 6, 2013
Ruby E. France, 82, Rothschild, died Saturday, July 6, 2013 under the care of Aseracare Hospice at Wausau Manor. She was born July 13, 1930 in Abbotsford, daughter of the late Roy and Susan (Schmirler) Merwin. On October 21, 1950 she married Marvin Feit at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death April of 1964. She then...
Michael J. Linder
Jul 3, 2013
If we were to measure life as we measure golf performance, then Michael (Mike) J. Linder came in at 1 under par when he died in the early hours of July 3rd, 2013. Rare was a non-winter day when you didn't find Mike on the golf course, and no, that sound you heard was NOT firecrackers! The clubhouse always had...
Michael J. Linder
Jul 3, 2013
If we were to measure life as we measure golf performance, then Michael (Mike) J. Linder came in at 1 under par when he died in the early hours of July 3rd, 2013. Rare was a non-winter day when you didn't find Mike on the golf course, and no, that sound you heard was NOT firecrackers! The clubhouse always had...
Lloyd E. Schumacher
Jul 1, 2013
Lloyd E. Schumacher 71, town of Corning in Merrill, Wis., died Monday, July 1, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his loving family, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born December 23, 1941 in Rockford, Ill., son of the late Lester and Margaret (Miller) Schumacher. On December 15, 1963, he married Sue Wilson in...
Katherine "Kathy" Lueck
Jun 29, 2013
Katherine "Kathy" M. Lueck, age 66, Wausau, died Saturday, June 29, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 21, 1947 in Youngstown, Ohio, daughter to the late Theodore and Evelyn (Harvey) Davidoski. Kathy enjoyed gardening, water color painting and combing the beaches on Lake Superior. She was also an avid Packers and Brewers fan and loved watching golf....
Elizabeth C. Dudek
Jun 28, 2013
Elizabeth C. Dudek, age 91, died Friday, June 28, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 28, 1921 in South Milwaukee, daughter of the late Archibald and Esther (Hittman) Fleckenstein. On April 27, 1950 she married Edwin Dudek in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death. Elizabeth enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, solving word search puzzles and putting together puzzles....