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.
Marlene M. Kell
Feb 2, 2014
Marlene M. Kell, 64, Wausau died Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 14, 1949 in Stevens Point, daughter of the late Wallace and Genevieve (Koback) Kaminski. On June 14, 1985 she married Lenny Kell in Wausau. He preceded her in death on October 25, 2009. Marlene worked at Kolbe & Kolbe, Kraft Foods, SNE...
Theodore J. Burger
Feb 2, 2014
Theodore James Burger, 88, died peacefully after a short illness on Sunday, February 2, 2014 under Aspirus Hospice Care at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Ted was born on January 29, 1926, the youngest child of Marie Chaignot Burger and Theodore James Burger from the Town of Wausau. He was married June 2, 1951 to Jean Erickson. They would have...
Stanley Lawrence Stoltz
Feb 2, 2014
Stanley "Lawrence" Stoltz, 83, Wausau, died Sunday, February 2, 2014 at his home. He was born August 2, 1930 in Wausau, son of the late Walter and Stella Stoltz. In May of 1954, he married Donna Kroening in Redwing, Minn. She survives. Lawrence was a veteran of the United States Army and served from 1951 until 1954. He worked at...
Monica C. Graebel
Feb 2, 2014
Monica C. Graebel, 95, Wausau, died Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born November 4, 1918 in town of Bradley, daughter of the late Arthur and Hazel (Derig) Koehler. On July 14, 1945 she married Robert Graebel in Wausau. He preceded her in death on March 13, 1976. Monica was a teacher in a one...
Kenneth "Kenny" Burish
Jan 31, 2014
Kenneth "Kenny" O. Burish, 73, Marathon, died Friday, January 31, 2014 at Aspirus Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 12, 1940 in town of Stettin, son of the late Edward and Leora (Jost) Burish. On November 24, 1966 he married LouAnn Hoeppner at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. He was very proud...
Joyce M. Bednarski
Jan 29, 2014
Joyce M. Bednarski, 84, Rothschild, died Wednesday January 29, 2014 at her home. She was born May 4, 1929, in Wausau, daughter of the late Alex and Esther (Kostka) Gorski. On November 26, 1953, she married Al Bednarski at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death August 23, 1988. Over the years, Joyce worked at Wausau Insurance,...
Benjamin "Ben" Kregel
Jan 27, 2014
Benjamin F. Kregel, 82, died Monday, January 27, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born August 25, 1931 in Wausau, son of the late Harvey and Mary (Davis) Kregel. On December 27, 1953 he married Mary Kuntz at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. She survives. Ben worked at...
Adeline A Nowak
Jan 27, 2014
Adeline A. Nowak, 92, died Monday, January 27, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born July 7, 1921 in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Sadonia (Kinski) Nowak. Adeline worked at Marathon Press for 29 years and also at American Legion Golf Course as a waitress....
Dorothy M. Morgan
Jan 23, 2014
Dorothy M. (Wokatsch) Morgan Dorothy M. (Wokatsch) Morgan, 84, Marathon, died Thursday, January 23, 2014, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. Dorothy was born on May 17, 1929, to the late Henry and Edna (Bartelt) Wokatsch in Merrill. She grew up on the Wokatsch family farm in the township of Marathon. In her younger years,...
Charles N. Pierson
Jan 19, 2014
Charles "Chuck" N. Pierson, 76, of Wausau played his last round and lost a long battle with cancer, at home, on Sunday, January 19, 2014. He and twin sister Ann were born Oct. 22, 1937 in Manitowoc, WI. She did not survive. He was the son of the late Albert and Monica (Heffernan) Pierson. On July 28, 1956 he married...
Irene I. Borchardt
Jan 17, 2014
Irene I. Borchardt, 86, Marathon, died Friday, January 17, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 2, 1928 in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late Walter and Dora (Hoffmann) Steidinger. On February 8, 1950, she married Gerald Borchardt in the town of Hamburg. He preceded her in death on September 20, 2002. Irene and her...
Dale R. Eggebrecht
Jan 16, 2014
Dale R. Eggebrecht, 65, Wausau, died Thursday, January 16, 2014 at his home. He was born April 28, 1948 in Wausau, son of the late Robert and Eleanor (Ballerstein) Eggebrecht. On May 29, 1976, he married Sue Kluz at St. Michael Catholic Church. She survives. Dale was currently employed as a mechanical designer for Siemens in Wausau. He was a...
Jerry A. Pickruhn
Jan 16, 2014
Jerome "Jerry" A. Pickruhn, 74, Marathon died Thursday, January 16, 2014. He was born September 25, 1939, son of Silvaline (Brandt) Pickruhn, Wausau and the late Harley Pickruhn. On December 27, 1961 he married Carol Punke at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens. She survives. Jerry was a lifelong resident of the town of Hamburg. He was a partner in Urban Construction...
Leona Burk
Jan 16, 2014
Leona Burk, 87, Wausau, died Thursday January 16, 2014 at Our House Assisted Living, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born December 26, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late Carl Sr. and Leona (Shipway) Wimmer. She graduated from Wausau East High School and the former St. Mary's School of Nursing. She worked at...
Sandy F. Smith
Jan 15, 2014
Sandra "Sandy" F. Smith, 72, Wausau died Wednesday, January 15, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House. She was born May 18, 1941 in Wausau, daughter of the late Leo and Ella (Krueger) Bauman. On November 16, 1985 she married Roy "Buzz" Smith in Wausau. He survives. Sandy worked at Schuette Building Center,...
Jeanette A. Prahl
Jan 15, 2014
Jeanette A. Prahl, 89, Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau. She was born August 8, 1924 in Hatley, daughter of the late Charles and Josephine (Wrobleski) Czech. On October 16, 1948, she married Edward A. Prahl at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on May 18, 2011. Jeanette worked...
Allen R. "Tony" Vogel
Jan 14, 2014
Allen R. "Tony" Vogel, age 81, died Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 18, 1932 in Appleton, son of the late Reuben and Frances (Nadolny) Vogel. On August 23, 1958 he married Joyce Bunker at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Neenah. Tony graduated from St. Norbert College in 1960 and worked as compensation claims...
Sally L. Zibton
Jan 13, 2014
Sally L. Zibton, 98, Wausau, died Monday January 13, 2014 at Wellington Place, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born July 16, 1915, in Chicago, daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Pilarski) Wieczorkowski. On November 6, 1937, she married Conrad Zibton, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Chicago. He preceded her in death August...
Sharon I. Jobs
Jan 13, 2014
Sharon I. Jobs, 63, Rib Mountain, died Monday, January 13, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 9, 1950 in Wausau, daughter of the late Matt and Eunice (Braatz) Hermans. On June 28, 1969, she married Herbert Jobs at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Rothschild. He survives. Sharon enjoyed working for the Marathon County Library as a library assistant....
Norman T. Bhend
Jan 13, 2014
Norman T. Bhend, Town of Johnson, died Jan 13, 2014. Norman was born Feb 28, 1933 in the Town of Johnson, son of the late Eugene and Adeline (Gaiser) Bhend. Norman graduated from Athens High School. After high school, Norman joined the Air Force and was stationed at bases located in Texas, Mississippi, and Florida, where he was a jet...
