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.
Ella A. Stasiak
Nov 27, 2013
Ella A. Stasiak, 100, formerly of Schofield, died Wednesday November 27, 2013, at the home of her daughter, in Clearwater, Florida. She was born October 22, 1913, in Nienburg, Germany, daughter of the late Herman and Anna (Koehler) Jahn. On October 28, 1933, she married Franz O. Stasiak in Germany. He preceded her in death on March 17, 1983. The...
Richard "Bear" Lepak
Nov 26, 2013
Richard A. "Bear" Lepak, age 47, died unexpectedly Tuesday, November 26, 2013. He was born April 20, 1966 in Wausau, son of Joyce (Lipinski) Schara and the late Franklin Lepak. On January 31, 1997 he married Amy Lambert in Wausau. She survives. Richard was an avid deer hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed being outdoors, driving his tractor or truck and...
Marlene J. Fredrich
Nov 24, 2013
Marlene J. Fredrich (nee "Stohr") of Weston was born into eternal life on Sunday, November 24, 2013, surrounded by the love of her friends. May the angels lead her into paradise! Marlene was the loving wife of the late William "Bill" Fredrich; the loving daughter of the late William and Grace Stohr; the loving Godmother of Jonathan Cline; and the...
Donald A. Dupey
Nov 24, 2013
Donald A. "Don" Dupey, 62, Wausau, died Sunday November 24, 2011 at his home under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born March 11, 1951, in Chippewa Falls, son of the late John "Jack" and Olga (Telsczak) Dupey. On July 19, 1975, he married Sharon Kay Bergerson at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Cadott. She survives....
Betty Jane Schnurr
Nov 24, 2013
Betty Jane E. Schnurr, 84, Wausau, WI passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2013. She was born September 7, 1929 in Roscoe, IL, daughter of the late George and Sirene (Moore) Christman. On July 14, 1945, she was married to a wonderful man named Norman Schnurr in South Beloit, IL. He preceded her in death on October 5, 1995. Betty...
Alexander E. Novitzke
Nov 22, 2013
Alexander "Alex" E. Novitzke, 96, Wausau, died Friday, November 22, 2013 at his home, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born January 12, 1917 in the town of Emmet, son of the late Frank and Mary (Kowalewski) Novitzke. On February 10, 1945, he married Irene Richey in Wausau. She preceded him in death on June 30,...
Charles W. Dunlap
Nov 18, 2013
Charles W. Dunlap, age 88, died Monday, November 18, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 28, 1925 in Elkhorn, son of the late Leo and Dorothy (Brooks) Dunlap. A World War II Veteran, Charles served his country first in the Merchant Marines, followed by the United States Army. He raised his family in Janesville and in 1977...
Hilbert O. Werner
Nov 16, 2013
Hilbert "Hip" O. Werner, 87, Stratford, originally from Edgar, died Saturday, November 16, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born August 22, 1926 in the Township of Wien, son of the late Frank and Ella (Kragenbrink) Werner. On September 3, 1949, he married Marion Bornowski at St. John Lutheran Church (High Steeple), Edgar. She survives. Hilbert was a...
Ila J. Glaze
Nov 15, 2013
Ila J. Glaze, 71, Merrill, passed from this life on Friday November 15, 2013 at Aspirus Hospice House, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 20, 1942, in Medford, daughter of the late Teddy and Mabel (Oldenberg) Ruesch. On October 2, 1970, she married Gerald Glaze in Watertown, South Dakota. He survives. Ila was a 1960 graduate...
Geraldine R. Reynolds
Nov 14, 2013
Geraldine "Gerrie" R. Reynolds, 92, Rib Mountain, earned her wings as an angel on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Aspirus Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 20, 1921 in Wausau, daughter of the late Adolph and Leona (Wagner) Christianson. Due to the Great Depression, Gerrie learned early in life to make the best with what...
Leisla Margaret Surprise
Nov 11, 2013
Leisla Margaret Surprise, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, at her home in Wausau. She was born May 10, 1940 in Clintonville, daughter to the late Walley and Myrtle Pingel. On June 22, 1957 she married John Davis Surprise. He preceded her in death on February 20, 2000. She is survived by her children, Dinah (Russell) Dean, Sandra...
Michele Strike-Shopinski
Nov 9, 2013
Michele Strike-Shopinski, age 53, Wausau, died Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 26, 1960 in Stevens Point, daughter of Robert and Shirley (Meshak) Strike. On August 25, 1988 she married Mark Shopinski in Wausau. He survives. Michele worked as a graphic designer at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, previous to that she worked for 17 years...
Leonard C. Steinke
Nov 9, 2013
Leonard C. Steinke, 80, Wausau, died Saturday November 9, 2013 with his sons at his side at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 8, 1933 son of the late Robert and Martha (Stoltz) Steinke. On August 4, 1964, he married Maxine "Micky" Meyer at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death June 23, 2012. He was...
William C. Pilgrim
Nov 6, 2013
William "Bill" C. Pilgrim, 78, Edgar, died Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born September 8, 1935 in Edgar, son of the late Gustave and Mary (Flegle) Pilgrim. On October 1, 1955, he married Adeline Draeger at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Edgar. She survives....
James M. Kahler Dds
Nov 6, 2013
James M. Kahler DDS, 59, Athens died Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Jim is best described by his goddaughter Meghan. Heaven gained a remarkable man. He is the perfect example of what it means to be hard working, beyond generous, caring and compassionate. He ALWAYS, ALWAYS, AlWAYS lived each day to the fullest, doing things he loved...
Graydon "Pete" Peterson
Nov 6, 2013
Graydon M. "Pete" Peterson, 90, longtime Athens resident, died Wednesday November 6, 2013 at North Central Health Care Facilities, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born December 15, 1922, in Colfax, son of the late Gustav and Clara (Moen) Peterson. Pete received his education from Colfax public schools, a Bachelor of Science degree from...
Naomi A. Cline
Nov 5, 2013
Naomi A. Cline, 92, Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Artisan Assisted Living. She was born March 3, 1921 in St. Louis, Missouri, to Sylvester and Helene Hakemeier. Before her marriage she worked at Buss Fuse and during World War II at the St. Louis Ordinance Plant....
Kenneth J. Happli
Nov 4, 2013
Kenneth J. Happli, 85, Marathon, died Monday, November 4, 2013 at Marathon Assisted Living, under the care of Interim Hospice and Palliative Care. He was born April 13, 1928 in the town of Green Valley, Wis., son of the late John and Elizabeth (Maguire) Happli. For many years, Ken drove truck and hauled milk for Alex Karlen Trucking, Ewald Weinkauf...
John P. Galuska
Nov 3, 2013
John P. Galuska passed away at home with his family after a courageous 21 year battle with leukemia. His smile and unique sense of humor will be deeply missed. John was born in Antigo, WI on December 20, 1931 to John P. and Anna Novara Galuska. He was the youngest of five children. After graduating from high school, he proudly...
Norbert L. Untiedt
Oct 31, 2013
Norbert L. Untiedt, 83, Edgar, died Thursday, October 31, 2013 in Mesa, Arizona. He was born on December 27, 1929 in Abbotsford, son of the late Otto and Hattie (Taylor) Untiedt. They lived in Fenwood and moved to Edgar in 1938. He graduated from Edgar High School in 1948, and then moved to Milwaukee where he worked for the Nash...
