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.
Genadean C. Schumacher
May 22, 2013
Genadean C. Schumacher, 79, Marathon died Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at her home. She was born February 19, 1934 in Edgar, daughter of the late Anton and Cecelia (Dahlke) Wirkus. On October 16, 1956 she married Merlin Schumacher at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. He survives. Genadean retired from Wausau Insurance Co. after more than 18 years. She loved listening...
Carol Ann Biel
May 22, 2013
Carol Ann Biel, 67, Rothschild, died Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at her home. She was born August 29, 1945 in Athens, daughter of the late Al and Isabella (Rux) Biel. Carol graduated from Wausau East High School in 1965 and then attended North Central Technical College. Carol retired in 2003 from the Marathon County Public Library after more than 33...
Clarence C. Wenzel
May 19, 2013
Clarence C. Wenzel, age 86, Wausau, died Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Benedictine Living Community, formerly Marywood Center, Wausau. He was born July 9, 1926 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Anton and Angeline (Putkamer) Wenzel. On October 23, 1948 he married Dorothy Bychinski at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on December...
Ronald C. Wiese
May 19, 2013
Ronald C. "Ron" Wiese, 54, Edgar died Sunday, May 19, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home. He was born March 18, 1959 in Grafton, North Dakota, son of the late Harold and Evelyn (Lilico) Wiese. On May 26, 1979 he married Barb Hytry at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder. Ron worked at...
Elwood C. Mason
May 18, 2013
Elwood C. Mason Jr., 72, of Marathon, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. He was born June 30, 1940 in Wausau to the late Elwood Sr. and Germaine (Knoeck) Mason. He married Caroline Lepak on January 23, 1965. Elwood worked as a deputy for the Marathon County Sheriff's Department for 27...
Harvey S. Stauffer
May 18, 2013
Harvey S. Stauffer, age 81, of Athens, went home to be with the Lord on May 17, 2013. He was a retired carpenter and also repaired automatic transmissions in years past. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jeanetta. Also his his children, Clifton L. Stauffer, husband of the late Bonnie, Heidi A. Zimmerman, wife of Joseph Zimmerman,...
Arlene B. Manowski
May 14, 2013
Arlene B. Manowski 87, Wausau, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 18, 1925 in Marathon City, daughter of the late Frank and Erna (Buchberger) Gassner. On November 27, 1948, she married Leonard Manowski at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death on November 10, 2004. Arlene worked for Marathon Electric,...
Brian K. Schanandore
May 13, 2013
Brian K. Schanandore, 43, Wausau died Monday, May 13, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born July 30, 1969 in Chicago, son of Margaret Wayka, Wausau. He is a decendent of the Menominee Nation. On April 27, 2013 he married Rochelle Ferguson in...
Dominic A. Marzynski
May 13, 2013
Dominic A. Marzynski, 90, the town of Cassel, died Monday May 13, 2013, at his home, under the care of his children. He was born November 28, 1922, in the town of Cassel, son of the late John Sr. and Sophie (Joswiak) Marzynski. On August 30, 1947, he married Dolores Wadinski at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. She preceded him...
Mary G. Michlig
May 12, 2013
Mary G. Michlig, 96, Edgar, died Sunday, May 12, 2013 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at the home of her son Ron, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Augsut 13, 1916 in Wausau, daughter of the late Valentine "William" and Magdalene (Lemanski) Feltz. On June 18, 1935 she married Arthur Michlig at Sacred Heart Catholic...
Dorie Sturm
May 12, 2013
Dorie Sturm, 89, formerly of Wausau, died Sunday May 12, 2013 in Madison. She was born August 25, 1923, in Kennan, daughter of the late Hugo and Marie (Yauch) Kandutsch. On May 7, 1946, she married Richard "Dick" Sturm at the former St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death November 19, 2008. Prior to her retirement, Dorie...
Cornelia R. Biggar
May 11, 2013
Cornelia Ruth Biggar, age 59, died May 11, 2013 after a long journey with cancer and a longer journey through an amazing life. She was the loving partner of Jon Roehrdanz, stepmother to Dan Martinson (Lynelle), sister to Hamilton Fisk Biggar iii (Terry) and Jeffrey McCrea Biggar (Margie), sister-in-law to Brian and Karen Roehrdanz, Scott and Renee Roehrdanz, Susan Prewitt...
Mark Jerome Wisnewski
May 10, 2013
Mark Jerome Wisnewski, age 77, Athens, died Friday, May 10, 2013 at his home peacefully and surrounded by family. Mark was born on his family's farm in Poniatowski on April 25, 1936, the eighth child of twelve to the late John and Josephine (Nowacki) Wisnewski. After a long relationship, he married Carol Hart on December 16, 1988 in Wausau. Mark...
Murray Stephen Kellman
May 9, 2013
Murray Stephen Kellman, 90, of Wausau and Lakeland, Fla., passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2013 in Lakeland. He was born January 30, 1923 in New York City, son of the late Max and Frances Kellman. Steve was a decorated World War II veteran of the United States Army and served in the Allied invasion of Normandy, France on June...
John F. Falkowski
May 9, 2013
John F. Falkowski, 90, Rothschild, died Thursday May 9, 2013 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born December 15, 1922, in Hatley, son of the late Anton and Katherine (Olinski) Falkowski. On September 30, 1950, he married Betty Morgan in Wausau. She preceded him in death August 2, 1986. A veteran of World War II, serving in the US...
Bill W. Mesenberg
May 9, 2013
Muriel "Bill" Mesenberg April 7, 1923 May 9, 2013 Muriel, or as he was more affectionately known, "Bill" Mesenberg, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2013 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Bill was born April 7, 1923 in Edgar, Wisconsin. He was born to Soloma Mesenberg, and was raised by his...
Beverly A. Ange
May 5, 2013
Beverly A. Ange, 65, Athens, died Sunday, May 5, 2013 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at the House of Dove, Marshfield. She was born January 22, 1948 in Marshfield, daughter of the late Walter and Norma (Smart) Schillinger. On August 19, 1967 she married Terrill Ange at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Milan. They later divorced. Mom loved...
Mary Lou Hall
May 4, 2013
Mary Lou Hall, 76, Wausau, died Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born May 2, 1937 in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Antoinette (Bandoch) Kutil. On April 30, 1957, she married Roland Hall at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. Mary Lou worked for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal, Michael's Candy, and retired from the...
Richard W. Steffek
May 4, 2013
Richard W. Steffek, 75, Wausau, died Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Rich was born January 29, 1938 in Milwaukee, son of the late John and Lydia (Rademacher) Steffek. As an infant he moved with his family to Antigo where he attended grade and high schools. He was very proud of his service in the United...
Susan Vanderleest
May 2, 2013
Susan G. VanderLeest, age 53, died Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 29, 1959 in Wausau, daughter of Dale Lee and the late Mabel (Meilahn) Lee. On June 9, 1979 she married Michael VanderLeest in Wausau. He survives. Susan worked as a nurse at Colonial Manor for many years. She was always willing to...
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