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.
Sandra Marie Thurs
Oct 30, 2013
Sandra Marie Thurs, 60, town of Hamburg, died Wednesday, October 30, 2013, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 9, 1953, in Hazel Green, WI, daughter of Sylvester Altfillisch, Marathon and Holly (Werner) Zuleger, Hamburg. On November 11, 1972, she married Ivan Thurs at St. Peter Lutheran Church, town of Hamburg. He survives. Some of her hobbies included crocheting,...
Valeria H. Schumacher
Oct 29, 2013
Surrounded by loving family and staff, Valeria Helen Schumacher of Wausau passed away October 29, 2013 under the care of Aseracare Hospice at Wausau Manor, Wausau, Wisconsin. Valeria ("Val") was born December 2, 1924 to the late John and Valeria (Rice) Michalski in Mosinee, Wisconsin. Val married the love of her life, Edward ("Eddie") Schumacher of Marathon City, Wisconsin, in...
Mark Alan Gruna
Oct 26, 2013
Mark Alan Gruna, age 53, died Saturday, October 26, 2013. He was born January 24, 1960. He is survived by two sons, Alan and Joshua (Saretta) Gruna, all of Wausau; and five grandchildren; two brothers, Gary (Carolyn) Gruna, Wausau, Christopher (Dawn) Gruna, Merrill, four sisters, Sandra Kniess, Barbara Kittel, Linda (Willie) Cleveland, all of Wausau, and Carol Tesch, Athens, aunt,...
Gertrude A. Guralski
Oct 26, 2013
Gertrude A. Guralski (G.G.), 95, formerly of Hatley, was born to a new life in Jesus Christ, Saturday October 26, 2013, at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. Her earthly life began August 8, 1918, in Menasha, as daughter of the late Ben and Clara (Kozlowski)Senefski. She was united in Marriage to the love of her life, Clarence Guralski...
Walter R. Habeck
Oct 26, 2013
Walter R. Habeck, 90, Wausau, died Saturday, October 26, 2013 at North Central Health Care, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born November 15, 1922 in the town of Reid, Wis., son of the late Walter Henry and Ora Madge (Bentley) Habeck. On October 26, 1946, he married Joyce L. Piatek at St....
Orville A. Lodholz
Oct 25, 2013
Orville A. Lodholz, 87, Wausau, died Friday October 25, 2013 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born June 23, 1926, in Ringle, son of the late Herbert and Mayme (Ferries) Lodholz. He married Loretta (Eckes) Prieve at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. She preceded her in death. He...
Karene Whalen
Oct 25, 2013
Karene E. (Kay) Whalen, 81, Wausau died Friday October 25, 2013 at Aspirus Hospital MSICU, surrounded by her loving family. Kay was born September 26, 1932 in Syracuse New York, daughter of the late John and Helene (Sehl) O'Grady. On January 22, 1955 she married the love of her life, Kenneth "Ken" Whalen at Sacred Heart Church Palos Hills, IL....
George J. Mirek
Oct 25, 2013
George J. Mirek, 67, Wausau, died Friday, October 25, 2013 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born October 4, 1946 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Veronica (Szarkowitz) Mirek. On July 6, 2001, he married Lori (Pukall) Fosterling at St. Mark Catholic Church, Rothschild. She survives. George...
Robert J. Warosh
Oct 23, 2013
Robert W. Warosh, 90, Wausau, died Wednesday October 23, 2013, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 24, 1922, in Edgar, son of the late Alois and Mabel (Bier) Warosh. On June 19, 1954, he married Carol Pepke at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Prior to his retirement in 1989, Bob had been employed as the Executive...
Patty A. Gavitt
Oct 17, 2013
Patty A. Gavitt, 58, Tomahawk, died Thursday October 17, 2013 at her home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born October 31, 1954, in Wausau, daughter of the late Walter and Margaret (Schopf) Schifelbine. Patty married Ronald Gavitt and he preceded her in death. Through the years, she tended bar at several Wausau area...
Arletta L. Ahrens
Oct 17, 2013
Arletta L. Ahrens, 83, formerly of Marathon, died Thursday October 17, 2013 at Cedar Creek Manor. She was born November 10, 1929 in Marathon, daughter of the late Edward and Louisa (Alquist) Braunel. On May 30, 1951, she married Ervin Ahrens at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death July 18, 2005. Prior to her marriage, Arletta...
Carl A. Lau
Oct 15, 2013
Carl A. Lau passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Margaret A. (Hayes) Lau and 11 children: Dana Lau (Jerome Huebner), Platteville, WI; Margo Lau, Schofield, WI; William (Jean) Lau, Holmen, WI; Carla (Jim) Aanstad, Iola WI; Mary Carol Giacomino, Arizona; Scott (Mary) Lau, Mosinee, WI; Rita (Mark) Jones, Wausau, WI;...
Shirley J. Kruesel
Oct 14, 2013
Shirley J. Kruesel, 68, Wausau, died Monday, October 14, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a long battle with cancer. She was born October 20, 1944 in Antigo, daughter of the late Walter and Agnes (Hartman) Pietz. On September 25, 1965, she married Ervin Kruesel at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Marathon. He survives. Shirley was a graduate of the Antigo...
Glenn C. Young
Oct 13, 2013
Glenn C. Young of Three Lakes, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on October 13th, 2013, surrounded by loving family. He was born December 22, 1929 in Woodstock, Illinois, the youngest of seven children. He excelled in many sports and continued his love of football at Purdue University, in the U.S. Navy and with the Green Bay Packers and Calgary Stampeders. He...
Chang Vang Thao
Oct 8, 2013
Chang Vang Thao 90, Wausau, died Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. He was born June 15, 1923 in Laos, son of the late Nou Chue Thao and May Yang. Survivors include his wife, Mee Chang, Wausau; seven children, Sheng Thao, Cha Thao, Zoua Thao, Mai Thao, Tong Lou Thao, Chong Thao and Kong Thao; and...
John J. Hugus M.D.
Oct 6, 2013
John J. Hugus M.D., age 57, Wausau, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, after a courageous 17 year battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was born March 1, 1956 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, son of Floyd and Jean (LeTourneau) Hugus. On July 20, 2013, he married Robin Nye in Wausau. She survives. John graduated from Dartmouth College,...
Karen M. Hitz
Oct 5, 2013
Karen M. Hitz, age 53, died Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born May 21, 1960 in Wausau, daughter of the late Donald and DeLoris (Fischer) Fremming. On May 17, 1986 she married Paul Hitz in Wausau. He survives. Karen enjoyed playing BINGO, playing cards, fishing and thrift shopping. She was a beautiful person...
Ryan M. Sullivan
Oct 4, 2013
Ryan M. Sullivan, 24, Wausau, died Friday, October 4, 2013. He was born June 7, 1989 in Prairie du Chien, the son of Shawn and Debra (Austin) Sullivan of Wausau. Ryan was a 2008 graduate of Wausau East High School. He furthered his education as a graduate of the Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Academy at North Central Technical College, Wausau....
Dennis Belongie
Oct 3, 2013
Dennis W. Belongie, 61, Wausau, died Thursday October 3, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born September 2, 1952, in Gaastra, Michigan, son of the late Lyle and Avis (Denis) Belongie. On May 25, 1974, he married Vicki Boehringer in Milwaukee. She survives. Prior to his retirement, Dennis had been...
Dorothy E. Reisner
Oct 1, 2013
Dorothy E. Reisner, 90, of Marathon, formerly of Clark County, died Tuesday, October 1, 2013 under the care of Interim Hospice at Marathon Assisted Living. She was born September 4, 1923 in Shortville in Clark County, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Clarence and Elsie (Dorst) Nowack. She married her first husband, Clarence Reisner and then her second husband, Edward Reisner....
