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.
Delores I. Hemmrich
Apr 4, 2013
Delores I. Hemmrich 88, Wausau, formerly of Marathon, died Thursday, April 4, 2013, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born March 7, 1925 in Wausau, daughter of the late Emil and Ruth (Beilke) Lemke. On August 10, 1946, she married Walter B. Hemmrich in Wausau. He...
Ethel L. Buttke
Apr 3, 2013
Ethel L. Buttke 91, town of Stettin, died Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Benedictine Living Community (formerly Marywood Center), Wausau. She was born March 14, 1922 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Walter and Mathilda (Voight) Krohn. On June 7, 1941, she married William F. Buttke at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church , Stettin. He preceded her in...
Donald R. Brummond
Mar 31, 2013
Donald R. Brummond, age 81, Wausau, died Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 9, 1932 in Wausau, son of the late Rudolph and Laura (Crochiere) Brummond. In 1967 he married Mary Urbanski in Wausau. She survives. Donald owned Brummond Heating and Sheet Metal for many years. He served his country in the United States...
Violet "Vi" Kitowski
Mar 28, 2013
Violet "Vi" Kitowski, 86, Wausau, died Thursday March 28, 2013 at Wellington Place under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born February 28, 1927, in Wausau, daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy (Jagla) Gauger. On February 16, 1985 she married Chester "Tezy" Kitowski. He preceded her in death on December 2, 2000. Violet had...
Melvin E. Novitzke
Mar 28, 2013
Melvin E. Novitzke, age 81, Edgar, died Wednesday, March 28, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 3, 1931 in the town of Emmet, son of the late Joseph and Lucy (Boehm) Novitzke. Melvin enjoyed watching television, playing cards and playing bingo. Survivors include his brothers, Joseph (Darlene) Novitzke, Minocqua, James (Dory) Novitzke, Milwaukee, and Marlin (Mary) Novitzke,...
Nicholas J. Firkus
Mar 27, 2013
Nicholas J. Firkus, 24, Kronenwetter, died Wednesday, March 27, 2013. He was born May 16, 1988 in Shawano, son of Julie (Bembenek) Maszk of Pike Lake and Dennis Firkus of Elderon. Nick was currently employed with American Asphalt of Wisconsin. Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, four-wheeling and being outdoors. Survivors include his parents, Julie (Ron) Maszk...
Marcella C. Riley
Mar 26, 2013
Marcella C. Riley, age 97, Edgar, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born January 23, 1916 in Edgar, daughter of the late George and Bridgett (Filtzkouski) Schoneski. She was a graduate of Edgar High School. In 1934 she moved to Chicago and graduated...
Morris A. Phillips Jr
Mar 25, 2013
Morris A Phillips Jr. (aka Morrie or Buster), Hatley, passed away on March 25, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 28th 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, to Morris Albert Phillips Sr. and Alice (Benson) Phillips. He graduated from Carl Schurz High School in Chicago, Illinois. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1954,...
Arnold Carl Drews
Mar 24, 2013
Arnold Carl Drews, 83, town of Easton, died and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 24, 2013. He was born December 1, 1929 in the town of Easton, son of the late Arnold and Erna (Pagel) Drews. On September 17, 1955, he married Irma Elaine Beyer at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, town of Easton. She survives. Arnold...
Theresa M. Felzkowski
Mar 23, 2013
Theresa M. Felzkowski, 91, Colby, formerly of Athens died Saturday, March 23, 2012 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at Pine Ridge Assisted Living Center, Colby. She was born March 5, 1922 in Poniatowski, daughter of the late John and Martha (Retka) Pietrowski. On October 25, 1941 she married Alois Felzkowski at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He...
Thomas P. Oettinger
Mar 22, 2013
Thomas P. Oettinger, 65, died Friday, March 22, 2013 surrounded by his family. Tom was born in Kaukauna to Arthur and Cecilia Oettinger. He was a 1965 graduate of Abbott Pennings High School in Green Bay and he earned a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from the University of Wisconsin in 1970. Tom married Virginia Niesen in 1969...
Mary E. Brzezinski
Mar 21, 2013
Mary Brzezinski, the best wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend went home to God on Thursday March 21st 2013. She was 85 years old, born on November 29th 1927 in Marathon County, daughter of the late Michael Sr. and Mary (Semski) Nowak. Mary met the love of her life Adam Brzezinski (deceased) when she was about 3 years old....
Dan F. Quiett
Mar 21, 2013
Dan F. Quiett 63, Wausau, died Thursday, March 21, 2013 at North Central Health Care Facilities under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born July 18, 1949 in Dallas, Tex., son of the late George and Leota (Raspberry) Quiett. On June 5, 1982, he married Mary Cummings in Lake Ozark, Mo. She survives. Dan was...
Kathryn M. O'Malley
Mar 18, 2013
Kathryn "Katie" M. O'Malley, 81, Schofield died Monday, March 18, 2013 at Kennedy Park Medical Center, Schofield. She was born September 7, 1931 in Wausau, daughter of the late Harold and Elizabeth (Feist) Marcell. On October 9, 1954 she married Ken O'Malley at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Katie was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. Some...
John R. Greisch
Mar 17, 2013
John R. Greisch, age 81, Edgar, died Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 22, 1931 in Wausau, son of the late Cleatus and Lydia (Zimmerman) Greisch. John served his country in the United States Army. He loved going to Road America and enjoyed racing, basketball and football, especially the Green Bay Packers. Survivors include...
Joseph T. Benicek
Mar 17, 2013
Joseph T. Benicek, age 92, Wausau, died Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 22, 1921 in Catawaba, Price County, at home on the farm, son of the late Vincent and Marie (Hnilicka) Benicek. On April 14, 1951 he married Nancy Sobkowiak in Wausau. She preceded him in death on February 11, 2013. Joseph served...
Joseph A. Karlen
Mar 16, 2013
Joseph Karlen, 93, Wausau, Wisconsin, loving father, grand-father, and great-grandfather, was called home to God on Saturday March 16, 2013. Joe was born on May 7, 1919 to the late Louis and Mary (Heil) Karlen near Marathon City. Joe was drafted into the service of his country during WWII. He was shipped out to the European Theater where he became...
Jerome B. Jelinski
Mar 14, 2013
Jerome "Jerry" B. Jelinski, 73, Schofield died Thursday, March 14, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. He was born February 18, 1940 in Plover, son of the late Benedict Jelinski and Josephine (Gyrion) Strong. On July 14, 1962 he married Antoinette Kontney at St. Mary Catholic Church, Torun....
Alida C. Vondrasek
Mar 12, 2013
Alida C. Vondrasek 85, Wausau, died Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born July 16, 1927 in Mosinee, daughter of the late Gustav and Anna (Jirgl) Butzlaff. On June 30, 1945, she married Rudolph Vondrasek in Mosinee. He preceded her in death on December 5, 1988. Alida was a homemaker and among her favorite pastimes, she...
Rosalyn Boser
Mar 9, 2013
Rosalyn Boser, age 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2013 under the wonderful care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was greeted by an angel, Katie Hart, who was her best friend and niece. She was born March 12, 1919, in the town of Frankfort, daughter of the late George and Catherine (Kipp) Ellenbecker. On June...
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