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.
Dorothy M. Gouchee Bogert
Nov 7, 2012
Dorothy M. Gouchee Bogert 96, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at Stone Crest in Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born June 27, 1916 in New Lisbon, Wis., daughter of the late Charles and Emma (Jones) Fobes. On January 22, 1943, she married Gilbert Gouchee in Wisconsin Rapids. He preceded her in...
Matthias F. Omelian
Nov 5, 2012
Matthias "Matt" Omelian 51, Athens died Monday, November 5, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 24, 1961 in Wausau, son of Frank and Genevieve (Allar) Omelian, Athens. On May 17, 1986 he married Kathleen Becker at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Milan. She survives. Matthias began driving milk truck for Marlin Kraus and then went to drive for...
Brigitte Knickelbein
Nov 4, 2012
Brigitte Knickelbein 86, Wausau, died Sunday, November 4, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born November 3, 1926 in Wittlich Krs. Trier, Germany, daughter of the late Max Sr. and Anni (Sartor) Krahnke. As a young girl, Brigitte and her family moved to Meisenheim, Germany, where she attended school. She...
Thomas W. Weyneth
Nov 2, 2012
Thomas "Tom" W. Weyneth 71, town of Texas, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 2, 2012. He was born July 10, 1941 in Wausau, son of the late Alexander and Beatrice (Bloom) Weyneth. On September 18, 1965, he married Janice Accola in Medford. She survives. Tom was a veteran of the United States Army...
Milton Lyle Weiler
Nov 2, 2012
Milton Lyle Weiler, age 71, died November 2, 2012 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield, surrounded by his family. Milt was born August 22, 1941 in Little Black, Wisconsin, to the late Helen (Lueck) Weiler and Nick Weiler. He grew up in Milwaukee, and graduated from Solomon Juneau High School. Milt was joined in marriage to his high school sweetheart Dianne...
Stella S. Zemke
Nov 2, 2012
Stella S. Zemke, 92, died Thursday November 1, 2012 at Wausau Manor. She was born January 11, 1920, in the town of Pine River, Lincoln County, daughter of the late Hubert and Sarah (Coulter) Schmid. On October 8, 1938, she married Elroy Zemke Sr. at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Hewitt. He preceded her in death. Stella and her husband...
Donald B. Brzezinski
Oct 31, 2012
Donald B. Brzezinski 72, Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2012, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, at his home from complications due to heart failure, diabetes and kidney failure. He was born on December 5, 1939 in Wausau, the son of Frank and Esther (Stankowski) Brzezinski. On November 10, 1962, he married Julianne C....
Rose A. Senoraske-Bunge
Oct 30, 2012
Rose A. Senoraske-Bunge, 90, Mosinee, died Tuesday, October 30, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Acorn Hills, Mosinee. She was born December 31, 1921 in Peplin, daughter of the late George and Anna (Panek) Dziak. In 1940 she married Florian Senoraske who preceded her in death in 1960. In 1961 she married Albert Bunge...
James A. Gwidt
Oct 29, 2012
James A. Gwidt, 77, Wausau, died Monday, October 29, 2012 under the care of Aseracare Hospice at Wausau Manor. He was born July 10, 1935 in Athens, son of the late John Sr. and Helen (Lake) Gwidt. On November 10, 1956 he married Sandra Auner in Wausau. She preceded him in death. Prior to James' retirement he worked as a...
Nila L. Roesler
Oct 27, 2012
Nila L. Roesler 91, Wausau died Saturday, October 27, 2012 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. She was born October 9, 1921 in Athens, daughter of the late George and Lillian (Marth) Hopperdietzel. Nila was a beautician at Fulton Street Beauty Salon for many years, a legal assistant at Bachhuber Law Office and also worked at the YMCA all...
Lois C. Mickelson
Oct 26, 2012
Lois C. Mickelson 67, Wausau, died Friday, October 26, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 11, 1944 in Sturgeon Bay, daughter of the late Clarence and Grace (Jenquin) LeRoy. On December 28, 1965, she married Theodore "Ted" Mickelson in Sturgeon Bay. He preceded her in death on September 9, 1996. For over 30 years, Lois worked as...
Bonnie C. Stauffer
Oct 22, 2012
Bonnie C. Stauffer 54, Athens died Monday, October 22, 2012 at her home after a 7 year battle with cancer. Bonnie and her husband Cliff operated Farmer Boy Produce in the town of Bern. Survivors include her husband Cliff, Athens, her parents, 8 children, 2 grandchildren, 1 daughter-in-law, 8 brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will...
Marvin M. Heil
Oct 20, 2012
Marvin M. Heil, 85, died Saturday, October 20, 2012 at his home. He was born February 24, 1927 in Marathon, son of the late Anton and Frances (Jansen) Heil. On September 29, 1948 he married Helen Szemborski at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. Marvin worked as a foreman for Babcock and Wilcox. After his retirement he enjoyed traveling with his...
Leona A. Buedding
Oct 19, 2012
Leona A. Buedding 88, Wausau, died Friday, October 19, 2012, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born January 21, 1924 in Wausau, daughter of the late Stanislaus and Mary (Skarwecki) Sowinski. On July 3, 1943, she married Wilbert Buedding in Wausau. He preceded her in death on November...
Valeria Raasch
Oct 16, 2012
Valeria Raasch, 93, Wausau, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 16, 2012. Her beautiful smile and sweet spirit will be missed by all who knew her. Valeria was born on February 24, 1919 in Radlow, Poland. At age 4, she accompanied her parents, Paul and Catherine Shepanik to America. She grew up in Mosinee, Wis. and graduated from Mosinee...
Deloris M. Brown
Oct 14, 2012
Deloris M. Brown 85, Wausau died Sunday, October 14, 2012 at Wausau Manor. She was born August 30, 1927 in Wausau, daughter of the late Anton and Leona (Salzman) Slagoski. On October 25, 1947 she married Clarence Brown in Wausau. He preceded her in death on June 10, 1987. Deloris was a housekeeper for various families in Wausau for many...
James W. Wirkus
Oct 14, 2012
James "Jim" W. Wirkus, 65, Loyal, died Sunday, October 14, 2012. He was born August 20, 1947 in Edgar, son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Meyer) Wirkus. On November 14, 1970 he married Gloria Wendt in Edgar. Jim served his country in the United States Marines. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, going to auctions and spending time at his...
Clarence O. Miessner
Oct 12, 2012
CLARENCE OTTO MIESSNER Clarence Miessner was called to his eternal rest on October 12, 2012. He was born August 24, 1921 in Rothiemay, Montana. His parents, Adolph and Emma (Hassebrock) were homesteaders. His family moved to the Athens Wisconsin area when he was a boy. On May 27, 1944, he married Florence Reissmann. They operated a dairy farm near Fenwood...
Cheryl A. Mijal
Oct 11, 2012
Cheryl "Sherry" Ann Mijal Good people leave big holes in others' lives when they pass. Sherry was truly one of those good people. Sherry always had a smile and greeting for others and could make new friends in under a minute with her warm, outgoing, vivacious personality. She drew people to her like a moth to a flame. But, Sherry...
Rebecca A. Karlen
Oct 10, 2012
Rebecca "Becky" A. Karlen, 52, Marathon, died October 10, 2012 as the result of a traffic accident. She was born April 5, 1960 in Wausau, daughter of Kathleen (Schabel) Blair and the late LaVerne Blair. On April 24, 1982 she married Patrick Karlen at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He survives. Becky worked as account manager at Wausau Papers. She...
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