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.
Norma A. Getchell
Jun 25, 2013
Norma A. Getchell, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior, June 25, 2013. She was born October 16, 1920 in Lily, Wisconsin. Norma worked and resided most of her adult life in Milwaukee where she enjoyed visiting the museum exhibits with her friend Susan. Norma was an avid sports fan and her favorite teams were the Packers, Bucks,...
David J. Hirsch
Jun 23, 2013
David J. Hirsch, 49, Wausau died Sunday, June 23, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 29, 1964 in Wausau, son of Doris (Dittmar) Madden, Merrill and the late James Hirsch. On July 10, 1999 he married Margaret "Peggy" Claussen at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on July 23, 2010. David worked at...
Stanley W. Lyon
Jun 23, 2013
Stanley Lyon, 69, Wausau died Sunday, June 23, 2013 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born September 14, 1943 in Wausau, son of the late Lewis and Loretta (Stieber) Lyon. Stanley married Janet Lemmer on May 13, 1967 at St. Mark Catholic Church in Rothschild. She preceded him in death on October 31, 2007. For many...
Antoinette L. Young
Jun 22, 2013
Antoinette "Nettie" Young, 93, Wausau died Saturday, June 22, 2013 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. She was born November 10, 1919 in Wausau, daughter of the late Eric and Elizabeth (Nikolai) Jesse. She married Jesse Young in Wausau. He preceded her in death on October 13, 1995. Nettie was a homemaker. She enjoyed crafting and volunteering at the...
Russell J. Cumberland
Jun 22, 2013
Russell J. Cumberland, 57, Wausau, died Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born June 28, 1955 in Wausau, son of Jane (Kleinheinz) Cumberland, Wausau and the late Duane Cumberland. On June 1, 2002 he married Lisa Troffer in Sarasota, Florida. She survives. Russ was a radiology technologist at Intercoastal Medical Clinic in Sarasota, Florida...
Dean S. Meurett
Jun 21, 2013
Dean S. Meurett, 53, Weston died Friday, June 21, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born June 12, 1960 in Wausau son of LaVerne "Curley" Meurett, Merrill and the late Mavis (Brandenburg) Meurett. On September 1, 1984 he married Connie Kieckhaefer in Wausau. She preceded him in death on March 6, 2012. Dean was the owner/operator of Meurett...
Audrey H. Rochon
Jun 19, 2013
Audrey H. Rochon, age 82, Wausau, died Wednesday, June 19, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Cedar Ridge Elder Services. She was born May 16, 1931 in Wausau, daughter of the late William and Helen (Levandoski) Bloom. On August 6, 1952 she married Nicholas Rochon at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her...
Evelyn Spangle
Jun 18, 2013
Evelyn Spangle, age 90, died Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born April 4, 1923 in Stevens Point, daughter of the late William and Martha (Trzinski) Niemczyk. Evelyn retired from Wausau Hospital Center in 1985 after 23 years of employment. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, playing bingo and decorating her home for each and every...
Russell R. Murkowski
Jun 14, 2013
Russell R. Murkowski, 50, of Poniatowski, died Friday, June 14, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 21, 1963 in Wausau, son of the late Raymond and Geraldine (Sprenger) Murkowski. Russell was a 1981 graduate of Athens High School. For the past 17 years, he has been employed with Marathon Cheese Corp. in Marathon. Among his favorite pastimes,...
Emily Marie Fink
Jun 13, 2013
Emily M. Fink, 87, Athens, died Thursday, June 13, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. She was born October 22, 1925 in Goodrich, Wis., daughter of the late James and Magdelina (Kohout) Smola. On November 6, 1943, she married Wilfred Fink at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He preceded her in death on August 20, 2003. Emily worked as a...
Gerald "Jerry" A. Snow
Jun 10, 2013
Gerald A. "Jerry" Snow, 76, Wausau died Monday, June 10, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Manor. He was born March 13, 1937 in Decorah, Iowa, son of the late Lawrence and Helen (Anderson) Snow. On October 15, 1961 he married Kathleen Figge in Davenport, Iowa. She survives. Jerry was a hardworking man...
Mary F. Dorshak
Jun 8, 2013
Mary F. Dorshak, 93, Rothschild, died Saturday June 8, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services, surrounded by her family. She was born November 29, 1919, in Rothschild, daughter of the late John and Bernice (Baron) Szarkowitz. On November 24, 1937, she married John R. Dorshak at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He...
Janade Ruth Lotzer
Jun 5, 2013
JanaDe Ruth Lotzer, 26, Athens, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday June 5, 2013, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born September 17, 1986, to Bruce and Donna (Heldt) Lotzer. She graduated from Athens High School in 2005 and attended North Central Technical College. She was employed by Equity Livestock Corp. of...
Dorothy C. Hollis
Jun 1, 2013
Dorothy C. Hollis, age 88, Wausau, died unexpectedly Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 4, 1925 in town of Carson, daughter of the late Walter and Angeline (Kowalczyk) Kawski. On June 10, 1944 she married Maynard Hollis at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, Mill Creek. He preceded her in death on August 7, 2004. Dorothy...
James "Jim" Reissmann
Jun 1, 2013
James "Jim" B. Reissmann, age 62, lifelong resident of Wausau, died June 1, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born January 6, 1951, to the late Emil and Ruth (Irick) Reissmann. On October 14, 1972 he married Mary Tabaka. Jim and Mary celebrated their 40th...
Vernon T. Fischer
Jun 1, 2013
Vernon T. Fischer, 91, Marathon, died Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 30, 1922 in Edgar, son of the late Theodore and Mathilda (Berres) Fischer. On June 13, 1951, he married Donna Geib at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. In 1945, Vernon and Donna built their farm in the town of Rib...
Rose M. Fust
May 29, 2013
Rose M. Fust 62, Edgar, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at her home, surrounded by her family, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born January 18, 1951 in Wausau, daughter of the late Jesse and Lillian (Lashua) Pflieger. On November 3, 1973, she married James Fust in Wausau. He survives. Rose enjoyed going to horse shows,...
Dianne M. Weiler
May 28, 2013
Dianne Mary Weiler (Schoknecht) age 72 died at her home surrounded by her family on May 28th, 2013, after her valiant fight with cancer. Dianne was born in Milwaukee, WI on February 13, 1941, to the late Benhardt & Irene Schoknecht (Mosciski). Dianne enjoyed Girl Scouts from grades 1-12 and was especially proud of being a majorette in the marching...
Gaylord J. Nienow
May 27, 2013
Gaylord J. Nienow, 79, Irma, died Monday, May 27, 2013 at his home. He was born January 31, 1934 in the town of Easton, son of the late John W. and Erlynda (Krueger) Nienow. Gaylord was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Germany. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Burns Post No....
Mike Yang
May 26, 2013
Michel "Mike" Yang, age 34, Wausau, died Sunday, May 26, 2013 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at his home surrounded by family after his second courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 5, 1979 in Cholet, France son of Chulao and Chi (Vang) Yang. On February 3, 2003 he married his high school sweetheart, Jessica, in...
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