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.
Eugene "Gene" S. Madden
Dec 19, 2013
Eugene "Gene" S. Madden, 85, Wausau died Thursday, December 19, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home. He was born November 28, 1928 in the town of Hewitt, son of the late John E. and Sophia (Londo) Madden. On July 7, 1951 he married Barbara Goetsch at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She...
Nancy A. Blaschka
Dec 18, 2013
Nancy A. Blaschka, age 76, Mosinee, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston, surrounded by her family. She was born February 20, 1937 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Louis and Rose (Sommers) Matis. On October 8, 1955 she married Kenneth Blaschka at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. He preceded her...
Todd J. Krueger
Dec 17, 2013
Todd J. Krueger, 47, Wausau died Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 21, 1966 in Wausau, son of the late Eldon and Janet (Eggebrecht) Krueger. On September 17, 2011 he married Stacey Karl in Wausau. She survives. For more than 20 years Todd worked at Wausau Coated. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors and...
Ann M. Gorecki
Dec 15, 2013
Ann M. Gorecki, 81, Hatley, died Sunday, December 15, 2013 at her home. She was born April 5, 1932 in Marathon County, daughter of the late Walter Sr. and Helen (Rogalla) Buchkowski. On November 19, 1955, she married Edwin D. Gorecki in Marathon County. He survives. Among her favorite pastimes, she loved flower gardening. Survivors include her husband, Edwin Sr.,...
Mercedes T. Knauf
Dec 14, 2013
Mercedes T. Knauf, 94, Wausau, died Saturday, December 14, 2013 at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter. She was born in Marathon City, daughter of the late Frank and Margaret "Mary" (Claire) Krautkramer. On May 30, 1942, she married Gilbert J. Knauf at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death on July 17, 1969. Mercedes worked at K-Mart in...
Donald "Donny" Bretl
Dec 13, 2013
Donald "Donny" "Gandy" Bretl, Wausau, 80, died Friday, December 13, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 28, 1933 in Wausau, son of the late John and Frances (Kumbera) Bretl. Donny enjoyed relaxing and spending time on his patio and going on gambling trips with his 53 year companion, Ellen. He also enjoyed cooking and was always sharing...
Joanne K. Schubring
Dec 12, 2013
JoAnne K. Schubring, age 64, Rothschild, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2013 at her home. She was born July 3, 1949 in Wausau, daughter of the late Harold and Alice Kriewald. On August 14, 1971 she married Harlan Schubring at Trinity Lutheran Church, Merrill. He survives. JoAnne was an incredible friend, wife, mom and grandmother. She was a homemaker, a...
Audrey M. Reetz
Dec 11, 2013
Audrey M. Reetz, 82, Kronenwetter, died Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at North Central Health Care Facility, Wausau. She was born July 17, 1931 in Wausau, daughter of the late Jacob and Gertrude (Denfeld) Heybl. On September 15, 1951, she married Charles Reetz in Pine City, MN. He preceded her in death on July 24, 1989. Audrey worked for the Wausau...
Dawn R. Kohn
Dec 9, 2013
Dawn R. Kohn, 81, Wausau, died Tuesday, December 9, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 2, 1932 in Wausau, daughter of the late Jerry and Amelia (Abraham) Witter. On August 30, 1952, she married Joseph Kohn at The Church of St. Anne, Wausau. He survives. In her younger years, Dawn worked at St. Mary's Hospital in Wausau...
Florence H. Hannewald
Dec 8, 2013
Florence Helene (Hagberg) Hannewald, 92, passed away at Marathon Assisted Living in Marathon, WI on Sunday, December 8th, 2013. She had lived with her daughter Barbara and son-in-law Thomas Bruning of Marathon for 16 years. Florence was born to John and Hildur Hagberg in Kage, Sweden, January 27th, 1921. She was the oldest of five children and grew up in...
Vern J. Johnson
Dec 7, 2013
Vern J. Johnson, age 54, Wausau, died Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born September 19, 1959, son of John "Jack" Johnson and Bernadette (McDermont) Boyle. On September 8, 2012 he married Brittany Ebbinger in Wausau. She survives. Vern enjoyed golfing and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. He was always willing to...
Frederick R. Hedtke
Dec 7, 2013
Frederick R. Hedtke, f/k/a Alfred W.R. Hedtke, 85, 4605 Valdres Spring Ct. Schofield, WI 54476, went peacefully to our Father in Heaven, listening to Christian Holiday Music at the Palliative Care Unit of Aspirus Hospital on, Saturday, December 7, 2013; Pearl Harbor Day. Fred was surrounded by family and a former employee during this passage. Fred, Freddy, Bub was born...
Alan J. Breitenfeldt
Dec 5, 2013
Alan J. Breitenfeldt, 51, Wausau died Thursday, December 5, 2013 under AseraCare Hospice at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born January 26, 1962 to Jane (Drexler) Breitenfeldt, Antigo and the late Lawrence Breitenfeldt. For more than eight years Alan worked in the maintenance department at Great Lakes Cheese. Alan enjoyed golfing, camping, fishing and hunting, especially with his...
Julia E. Thurs
Dec 4, 2013
After 99 years, God called home Julianna E. Thurs while she was at rest in her bed. Julia was born on January 11, 1914, in Stettin to Herman and Amanda (Beilke) Radke. At 14, her doctor told her she would die of her ruptured appendix. She went on to live another 85 years and didn't put much stock in doctors'...
Lorna G. Miller
Nov 30, 2013
Lorna G. Miller, 92, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday November 30, 2013. She was born April 11, 1921 in South Milwaukee, daughter of the late Thomas and Florence (Baxter) Strachan. On October 6, 1943, she married John H. Miller at The Church of the Open Door, Milwaukee. He preceded her in death...
Marjorie G. Erickson
Nov 30, 2013
Marjorie G. Erickson, age 95, died Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Golden Living Center, Abbotsford. She was born June 6, 1918 in Tomahawk, daughter of the late August and Adella (Zellmer) Krueger. On June 28, 1944 she married Morris Erickson in San Antonio, Texas. He preceded her in death on January 18, 1984. Marge graduated from St. Mary's Nursing School...
Larkin L. Groth
Nov 30, 2013
Larkin "Buster" L. Groth, 63, Wausau, died Saturday, November 30, 2013 at his home. He was born April 11, 1950 in Wausau, son of the late Jerome and Ivanette (Brown) Groth. Buster spent his entire adult life serving his country. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during Vietnam as Staff Sergeant for 13 years, retiring...
Alvina A. Szymanski
Nov 29, 2013
Alvina A. (Wadinski) Szymanski, age 96, village of Marathon, died November 29, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 29, 1917 the daughter of the late Leo and Clara (Pospyhalla) Wadinski. On June 12, 1943 she married Joseph W. Szymanski, who died November 9, 1998. She was an active member of St. Mary' Congregation, served as President of...
Edward G. Busko
Nov 27, 2013
Edward G. Busko, 88, Weston, died Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 31, 1925 in the town of Maine, son of the late Alois and Olga Busko. On February 1, 1947, he married Joyce M. Krake in Wausau. She preceded him in death on January 6, 2000. Ed was a veteran of the United...
Dion P. Wisneski
Nov 27, 2013
Dion P. Wisneski, 44, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born May 16, 1969 in Antigo, the son of Chris and Helen (Burich) Wisneski of Wausau. Among some of Dion's favorite pastimes, he was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. Survivors include,...
