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.
Douglas G. Polaski
Oct 6, 2012
Douglas "Doug" G. Polaski 75, Hatley, died Saturday, October 6, 2012, under the care of AseraCare Hospice at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. He was born October 14, 1936 in Oshkosh, the son of Florence (Calkins) Polaski of Neenah and the late August Polaski. On August 19, 1960, he married Janet Kiedrowski in Hatley. She survives. Doug was a truck driver...
Winifred E. Nolan
Oct 6, 2012
Winifred "Winnie" E. Nolan 89, Wausau, died Saturday October 6, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born July 27, 1923 in Shoreditch, London, daughter of the late James and Rebecca (Jonas) Trowers. On September 6, 1944, she married James T. Nolan at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Braintree, England. He preceded her in death on July...
Glen R. Knetter
Oct 5, 2012
Glen R. Knetter 56, Edgar, died Friday, October 5, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 23, 1956 in Wausau, son of the late John and Martha (Brzezinski) Knetter. On June 20, 1975, he married Rebecca Bargender at St. John Catholic Church, Wuertzburg. She survives. Glen worked as a dairy farmer and devoted his life to his family...
Lenard M. Becker
Oct 4, 2012
Lenard M. Becker, 81, Athens, died Thursday, October 4, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 8, 1931 in the town of Halsey, son of the late Carl and Freida (Muenchow) Becker. On January 5, 1952 he married Anita Weiler at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She survives. Some of his many hobbies included reading, especially Westerns and...
James M. Hall
Oct 2, 2012
James M Hall, 62 of Marathon died Tuesday October 2, 2012 at his home. Survivors include his brothers, Mark (Gloria) Hall, Richard (Karen) Hall, one sister Nancy Hall, all of Marathon. He was also survived by 8 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Julius and Nora Hall. Private memorial mass for family will be held...
Dorothy B. Martin
Oct 1, 2012
Dorothy B. Martin, 95, Stevens Point, formerly of Marathon, died Monday, October 1, 2012 at the Portage County Health Care Center. She was born March 21, 1917 in Marathon, daughter of the late Ferdinand and Bertha (Braunel) Buchberger. On November 23, 1938, she married Clarence F. Martin at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death on January...
Joe R. Eis
Sep 29, 2012
Joe R. Eis, 79, Wausau, died Saturday, September 29, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 10, 1933 in Manhattan, Kansas, son of the late Paul and Hazel (Chilson) Eis. On June 7, 1963 he married Ann Warnick in Wausau. She survives. Joe served his country in both...
Sandra A. Williams
Sep 29, 2012
Sandra Williams 49, Schofield died Saturday September 29, 2012 at her home. Sandy worked at Grebe's in Wausau and also many local gas stations as a cashier. Sandy was a very fun loving person who loved to make people smile. She also lived life to its fullest potential. Survivors include her daughter, Krystle Williams, Wausau, her step father, Paul Parham,...
Terrance J. Krebsbach
Sep 28, 2012
Terrance "Terry" J. Krebsbach 63, Kronenwetter died Friday September 28, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 25, 1949 in Marshfield, son of the late Edmund and Marie (Dahlke) Krebsbach. On October 7, 1978 he married Jeanette Jalinske at the former St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. For more than 23 years Terry worked at Wausau Metals/Nanik...
Adeline M. Rochow
Sep 28, 2012
Adeline M. Rochow, 97, Wausau, passed away Friday September 28, 2012 at Harmony Assisted Living under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born August 24, 1915 in the Town of Cassel, daughter to the late Joseph and Anna (Dalski) Goldbach.On July 1, 1939 she married Clarence Rochow at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. They lived on...
Debra S. Bornfleth
Sep 24, 2012
Debra S. Bornfleth 60, Merrill died Monday, September 24, 2012 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at her home after an 11 year battle with cancer. She was born February 22, 1952 in Wausau daughter of Alice (Busko) Mohr, Merrill and the late Donald Mohr. On June 5, 1971 she married David Bornfleth in Merrill. He preceded her...
Donna M. Brewer
Sep 19, 2012
Donna M. Brewer, 69, Weston, died Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born August 10, 1943 in Brandon, Wisc. daughter of the late Steve and Anna (VandeKolk) VandeBrink. On March 19, 1960 she married Ronald Brewer at the Immanuel United Methodist Church, Ripon. He survives. Donna enjoyed reading, bird watching and flower gardening. She...
Byrdine E. Tessmer
Sep 18, 2012
Byrdine E. Tessmer 91, Wausau, died Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at her home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born July 18, 1921 in Kent, Wis., daughter of the late Samuel and Mary (Wisneski) Spear. She married Orville H. Tessmer in the town of Rib Falls. He preceded her in death on April 12,...
Margaret C. Meydem
Sep 12, 2012
Margaret Catherine Meydem, 92, Wausau, died Wednesday, September 12, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Manor. She was born October 7, 1919 in Town of Berlin, daughter of the late Robert and Pauline (Hoeft) Seefeld. In 1941 she married Willard Meydem in Dubuque, Iowa. He preceded her in death. Margaret worked at Eggers...
Marie L. Rauen
Sep 11, 2012
Marie L. Rauen 98, Edgar, died Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at Our House in Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born February 5, 1914 in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late Henry and Anna (Rothenberger) Karlen. On May 14, 1935, she married Myron Rauen at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Poniatowski....
Marie Katherine Remmel
Sep 9, 2012
Marie Katherine (Peters) Remmel After celebrating her 94th birthday, at Mount View Care Center, Marie began her eternal life September 9, 2012. Marie was born on a farm near Edgar to Andrew and Elseda (Fiereisen) Peters on September 8, 1918. She attended St. John the Baptist School in Edgar. As a teenager she did domestic house work for several families,...
Brett Quentin Ellingson
Sep 6, 2012
Brett Quentin Ellingson, 46, died unexpectedly at his home in Wausau on September 6, 2012. He was born August 3, 1966, in Burlington, son of Virginia (Meredith) Ellingson and the late James Ellingson. Brett graduated from Northwestern High School in Maple, Wisconsin in 1985. Survivors include his mother, Virginia, Plover; sister, Lara (Mike) Pagel and nieces Alyssa and Kristin of...
Rudolph Alexander Poeske
Sep 4, 2012
Beloved father and grandfather Rudolph Alexander Poeske, age 97, passed into eternal life at Aspirus Hospice House on September 4, 2012. Rudy was born in Wausau, on February 16, 1915 to Emil and Josephine (Stieber) Poeske. In 1935 Rudy married Lillian Goldbach at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon, and together, after the death of Lillian's parents in 1938 and 1940,...
James A. Christians
Sep 1, 2012
Christians, James Allen On Saturday, September 1, 2012, surrounded by his family, James A. Christians, 68, was called home to glory by Jesus Christ the Good Shepherd. Jim was born on July 4th, 1944 in Klemme, Iowa. The excitement over his birth was universal and accordingly his birthday was proclaimed a national holiday to be annually celebrated with fireworks and...
Myrval L. Russ
Aug 31, 2012
Myrval L. Russ 92, Schofield died Friday, August 31, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Cedar Ridge Elder Services, Schofield. He was born January 11, 1920 in Schofield, son of the late Herman and Ella (Buck) Russ. On September 20, 1941 he married Norma Eckles in Schofield. She preceded him in death on September...
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