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.
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...
Imgard Alma Lena Springer
Mar 9, 2013
Imgard Alma Lena Springer, age 97, died Saturday, March 9, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Walnut Grove Assisted Living, Wausau. She was born Decemer 16, 1915 in Edgar, daughter of the late Wilhelm and Louise (Syring) Ballerstein. On November 23, 1934 she married Lawrence Springer in the town of Wien. He preceded her...
Wanda Ashdown
Mar 6, 2013
Wanda Ashdown, 93, Wausau, died Weds. March 6, 2013 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born May 7, 1919, in East Liverpool, Ohio, daughter of the late Allen and Cecil (Smith) Brown. On December 11, 1941, she married Alfred Ashdown in Ohio. He preceded her in death, August 25, 1984. Wanda was a homemaker and loved the time...
Carol L. Giese
Mar 5, 2013
Carol L. Giese, age 80, died Tuesday, March 5, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Azura Memory Care, Wausau. She was born November 29, 1932 in Wausau, daughter of the late August and Betty (Hoeft) Brandt. On January 31, 1953 she married Robert Giese in Athens. He preceded her in death. Carol farmed in...
Ricky A. Lecher
Mar 4, 2013
Ricky "Bugeyes" Lecher, 51, Wausau died Monday, March 4, 2013 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 7, 1961 in Wisconsin Rapids, son of James and Sharon (Coon) Lecher, Wausau. On July 29, 1989 he married Susan Manowski at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. She survives. For more than 25 years...
Eleanore M. Mcdonell
Feb 27, 2013
Eleanore M. McDonell 1920-2013 Eleanore was born in Marathon, WI on December 29, 1920 to John O. Fischer and Ella Buchberger Fischer, one of 13 children. She graduated from Wausau High School in 1939. In 1942, she married James J. McDonell, her childhood sweetheart and lifelong love. During WW II she accompanied him to army bases in Texas and Oklahoma,...
Lucille L. Busse
Feb 26, 2013
Lucille L. Busse, 84, formerly of Marathon died Tuesday, February 26, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Cedar Ridge Assisted Living Center, Schofield. On July 8, 1946 she married Walter Busse in Madison. He preceded her in death on March 5, 1998. Lucille was a homemaker and for many years ran a "non-profit home...
Suzanne C. Berres
Feb 25, 2013
Suzanne "Sue" Berres, 67, Marathon died Monday, February 25, 2013 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born February 25, 1946 in Stevens Point, daughter of the late Chester and Florence (Tuszkowski) Nigbor. On October 12, 1968 she married Ronald Berres at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. He survives. For those who knew Sue she had a great passion for...
Dorothy V. Brzezinski
Feb 23, 2013
Dorothy V. Brzezinski, age 87, died Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 9, 1926 in the town of New Hope, Portage County, daughter of the late John and Alvina (Shulfer) Dombrowski. On May 10, 1947 she married Henry Brzezinski in Polonia. He survives. Faith and family were most important in Dorothy's life. She was...
Brian Brewer
Feb 22, 2013
Brian A. Brewer, age 47, Wausau, died Friday, February 22, 2013. He was born September 14, 1965 in Milwaukee. Brian was charismatic and larger than life. He loved animals, Harley Davidson, lifting weights, hanging with friends and listening to music. He sat nine years on a six year sentence for which he sat three years too long. Survivors include his...
Ruth R. Seymour
Feb 21, 2013
Ruth R. Seymour 88, Wausau, died Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 21, 1924 in Wausau, daughter of the late Herbert and Mayme (Ferries) Lodholz. On September 21, 1946, she married Donald J. Seymour in Wausau. He survives. In her younger years, Ruth worked at Val Kryshak Jewelers and for many years, she sold...
Gerald G. Berna
Feb 21, 2013
Gerald G. Berna, 73, Wausau, died Thursday February 21, 2013 at his home. He was born January 20, 1940, in Wausau, son of the late Frank and Clara (Barth) Berna. Gerald was a veteran, serving his country in the US Army. After returning from the service, he was employed at Foremost Farms until the time of his retirement. Jerry was...
Kira Kaye Steger
Feb 21, 2013
Kira Kaye Steger, 30, St. Paul, MN, formerly of Wausau, left this world and went to heaven before her time on February 21, 2013. She was born November 19, 1982 in Des Plaines, IL, daughter of Marcie Steger of Weston and Jay Steger of Marshfield. Kira was a 2001 graduate of D.C. Everest High School in Weston. Kira was employed...
Michael "Bitka" Bittner
Feb 21, 2013
Michael "Mike" "Bitka" Bittner, age 56, died unexpectedly Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 9, 1956 in Wausau, son of the late Adolph and Dorothy (Schreiber) Bittner. Mike held several different positions at 3M during his 37 years employed there. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan and attended many Bears camps with his...
Nancy C. Kramer
Feb 18, 2013
Nancy C. Kramer, age 73, died Monday, February 18, 2013. She was born August 6, 1939 in Gibson County, Tennessee, daughter of the late Gid and Edith Wilson. On February 16, 1980 she married Rev. Neil Kramer in Tennessee. He survives. Nancy worked as a manager for Home Interiors for many years. She was very devoted to her church and...
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