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.
Evelyn A. Lang
Dec 29, 2012
Evelyn A. Lang nee Fischer-Waraxa Lang, 96, Wausau, died Saturday, December 29, 2012 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at Marywood Center, Wausau. She was born August 6, 1916 in Marathon City, daughter of the late Conrad and Katherine (Bedynek) Fischer. On April 19, 1947 she married Stanley Waraxa at St. Casimer Catholic Church, Milwaukee. He preceded her...
Dorothy O. Wendt
Dec 29, 2012
Dorothy O. Wendt 93, Wausau, died Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born January 31, 1919 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Charlie and Ella (Marth) Giese. Dorothy was the oldest of eight children. On September 3, 1938, she married Norman Wendt at St. John Lutheran Church, Rib Falls. He preceded her...
Norbert G. Merkes
Dec 29, 2012
Norbert G. Merkes, 90, Edgar, died Saturday, December 29, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home. He was born May 3, 1922 in Stratford, son of the late Nicholas and Mary (Wagner) Merkes. On May 3, 1948 he married Anna Stini at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Bakerville. She survives. Norbert served his country...
Rudolph "Rudy" Rader
Dec 25, 2012
Rudy H. Rader, 89, Wausau, died Tuesday, December 25, 2012. He was born October 14, 1923 in Marathon, son of the late William and Grace (Karlen) Rader. On August 16, 1945 he married Margaret Martin at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder. She preceded him in death on June 22, 2005. Rudy worked for over 20 years as custodian at the...
Berdina F. Hanneman
Dec 24, 2012
Berdina F. Hanneman, 91, Wausau, died Monday, December 24, 2012 at Yuma Regional Medical Center, Yuma, Arizona. She was born March 24, 1921 in Rib Falls, daughter of the late Fred and Alma (Woller) Wendt. On May 20, 1939 she married Elmer Hanneman at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. Berdina was a homemaker but worked several jobs outside her home over...
Robert E. Tierney
Dec 21, 2012
Robert E. Tierney, 87, Wausau, died Friday December 21, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born April 25, 1925 in Chippewa Falls, son of the late Edward J. and Dorothy (Running-Brehaut) Tierney. On April 3, 1948 he married Betty Gruling at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau....
Anthony "Woody" Woods
Dec 20, 2012
Anthony "Woody" Woods, 47, Schofield, died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 20, 1965 in Kansas City, Missouri, son of Cora Belle Woods and the late Harold Woods. Anthony enjoyed hunting, watching football with friends, always cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs and boating, his boat was his pride and joy. He also loved...
Adeline E. Moser
Dec 19, 2012
Adeline E.Moser, 92, Marathon, died Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born May 16, 1920 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Walter and Frances Ahrens. On September 23, 1944, she married Joseph L. Moser at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Marathon. He preceded...
Martin P. Mueller
Dec 18, 2012
Martin P. Mueller, 82, Athens died Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Colonial Center, Colby. He was born October 4, 1930 in Fond du Lac, son of the late Walter and Esther (Hencke) Mueller. On October 31, 1959 he married Elaine Polk at St. John Lutheran Church, Berlin. She survives. Martin was a dairy farmer in the town of Johnson for...
Mildred L. Johnson
Dec 17, 2012
Mildred "Millie" L. Johnson 83, Kronenwetter, died Monday, December 17, 2012 at her home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born April 6, 1929 in Baraga, Mich., daughter of the late William and Edith (Lindblom) Beck. On December 29, 1947, she married Leo R. Johnson at Zion Lutheran Church in Baraga. He preceded her...
Beverly Biard
Dec 16, 2012
Beverly Biard, 81, Mosinee, died Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born May 29, 1931 in the town of Frankfort, daughter of the late Andrew and Francis (Gribowski) Schilling. Beverly attended Wausau High School, leaving to work before graduating. She was very proud to receive her...
James "Jim" Schlewitz
Dec 15, 2012
James "Jim" A. Schlewitz, 62, Wausau, died Saturday, December 15, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born December 30, 1949 in Eau Claire, son of the late Reinhart and Ruth (Zimmerman) Schlewitz. On December 2, 1978 he married Elaine Madaus in Eau Claire. They just...
Wayne L. Brewster
Dec 13, 2012
Wayne L. Brewster, 74, Edgar, died Thursday, December 13, 2012 at his home, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born June 3, 1938 in Grand Rapids, Mich., son of the late John and Ellen (Wiseman) Brewster. On August 8, 1959, he married Judith Riegle in Coleman, Mich. She survives. Wayne was a veteran of the United...
Marian M. Czaplinski
Dec 12, 2012
Marian M. Czaplinski, 91, Wausau, died Wednesday, December 12, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Center, Wausau. She was born August 25, 1921 in Wausau, daughter of the late Harry and Elinora Nienow. On June 20, 1942 she married Leonard Czaplinski in Wausau. He preceded her in death on November 13, 1988. Marian...
Wyman J. Ruplinger
Dec 9, 2012
Wyman "Rookie" J. Ruplinger 87, Marathon, died Sunday, December 9, 2012 at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born February 26, 1925 in Marathon, son of the late Roman and Mildred (Hornung) Ruplinger. On September 3, 1949, he married Isabelle Ziegel at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. Wyman was a veteran of the United States Army and...
Eldred E. Haehlke
Dec 9, 2012
Eldred E. Haehlke, 74, Athens died Sunday, December 9, 2012 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice, peacefully at his home. He was born January 27, 1938 in Wausau, son of the late Edward and Florence (Fiedler) Haehlke. On May 14, 1960 he married Nancy Balz at St. John Lutheran Church, town of Rib Falls. She survives. Eldred was...
Sheila M. Asbury
Dec 9, 2012
Sheila M. Asbury, 62, Wausau died Monday, December 10, 2012 at her home. She was born July 12, 1950 in Illinois, daughter of Rosemary (Hayes) Thomas, Wausau and the late Clifton Thomas. Sheila worked at McDonalds in Rothschild for many years. Some of her hobbies included taking pictures, shopping and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include her mother,...
Dorothy A. Wenzel
Dec 9, 2012
Dorothy A. Wenzel, 87, Wausau, died Sunday, December 9, 2012, at her home. She was born June 6, 1925, in Wausau, daughter of the late Michael and Angeline (Gajewski) Bychinski. On October 23, 1948, she married Clarence Wenzel at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Dorothy was a homemaker who also worked as an associate at J.C. Penney in...
Cecilia "Ceil" Sherfinski
Dec 6, 2012
Cecilia "Ceil" L. Sherfinski, 100, died Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Harmony of Wausau Terrace Court under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born September 19, 1912 in Edgar, WI, daughter of the late Nicholas and Catherine Hoffman. On August 31, 1940 she was united in marriage to Henry Sherfinski of Brokaw. He preceded her...
Ruth Ann Matis-Cole
Dec 3, 2012
Ruth "Gertrude" Matis-Cole, 60, died peacefully at her home on Monday, December 3, 2012, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice, family and friends. She was born February 26, 1952 in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph Sr. and Virginia (Frymark) Matis. Ruthie was a breast cancer survivor, only to succumb to lung cancer two short years later. Through...
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