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.
Dorie Sturm
May 12, 2013
Dorie Sturm, 89, formerly of Wausau, died Sunday May 12, 2013 in Madison. She was born August 25, 1923, in Kennan, daughter of the late Hugo and Marie (Yauch) Kandutsch. On May 7, 1946, she married Richard "Dick" Sturm at the former St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death November 19, 2008. Prior to her retirement, Dorie...
Cornelia R. Biggar
May 11, 2013
Cornelia Ruth Biggar, age 59, died May 11, 2013 after a long journey with cancer and a longer journey through an amazing life. She was the loving partner of Jon Roehrdanz, stepmother to Dan Martinson (Lynelle), sister to Hamilton Fisk Biggar iii (Terry) and Jeffrey McCrea Biggar (Margie), sister-in-law to Brian and Karen Roehrdanz, Scott and Renee Roehrdanz, Susan Prewitt...
Mark Jerome Wisnewski
May 10, 2013
Mark Jerome Wisnewski, age 77, Athens, died Friday, May 10, 2013 at his home peacefully and surrounded by family. Mark was born on his family's farm in Poniatowski on April 25, 1936, the eighth child of twelve to the late John and Josephine (Nowacki) Wisnewski. After a long relationship, he married Carol Hart on December 16, 1988 in Wausau. Mark...
Murray Stephen Kellman
May 9, 2013
Murray Stephen Kellman, 90, of Wausau and Lakeland, Fla., passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2013 in Lakeland. He was born January 30, 1923 in New York City, son of the late Max and Frances Kellman. Steve was a decorated World War II veteran of the United States Army and served in the Allied invasion of Normandy, France on June...
John F. Falkowski
May 9, 2013
John F. Falkowski, 90, Rothschild, died Thursday May 9, 2013 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born December 15, 1922, in Hatley, son of the late Anton and Katherine (Olinski) Falkowski. On September 30, 1950, he married Betty Morgan in Wausau. She preceded him in death August 2, 1986. A veteran of World War II, serving in the US...
Bill W. Mesenberg
May 9, 2013
Muriel "Bill" Mesenberg April 7, 1923 May 9, 2013 Muriel, or as he was more affectionately known, "Bill" Mesenberg, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2013 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Bill was born April 7, 1923 in Edgar, Wisconsin. He was born to Soloma Mesenberg, and was raised by his...
Beverly A. Ange
May 5, 2013
Beverly A. Ange, 65, Athens, died Sunday, May 5, 2013 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at the House of Dove, Marshfield. She was born January 22, 1948 in Marshfield, daughter of the late Walter and Norma (Smart) Schillinger. On August 19, 1967 she married Terrill Ange at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Milan. They later divorced. Mom loved...
Mary Lou Hall
May 4, 2013
Mary Lou Hall, 76, Wausau, died Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born May 2, 1937 in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Antoinette (Bandoch) Kutil. On April 30, 1957, she married Roland Hall at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. Mary Lou worked for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal, Michael's Candy, and retired from the...
Richard W. Steffek
May 4, 2013
Richard W. Steffek, 75, Wausau, died Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Rich was born January 29, 1938 in Milwaukee, son of the late John and Lydia (Rademacher) Steffek. As an infant he moved with his family to Antigo where he attended grade and high schools. He was very proud of his service in the United...
Susan Vanderleest
May 2, 2013
Susan G. VanderLeest, age 53, died Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 29, 1959 in Wausau, daughter of Dale Lee and the late Mabel (Meilahn) Lee. On June 9, 1979 she married Michael VanderLeest in Wausau. He survives. Susan worked as a nurse at Colonial Manor for many years. She was always willing to...
Lillian M. Czechowicz
Apr 30, 2013
Lillian M. Czechowicz 78, Wausau, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 13, 1934 in Rosholt, daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Dombrowski) Ostrowski. On August 20, 1988, she married Stanley Czechowicz Sr. in Wausau. He preceded her in death on August 1, 2008. For many years, Lillian worked...
Sophie Sicklinger
Apr 29, 2013
Sophie Sicklinger, 96, Marathon, died Monday April 29, 2013 at Wausau Manor under the care of AseraCare Hospice. She was born November 9, 1916, in Scranton, Penn., daughter of the late Carl and Valeria (Krajeswski) Sendzik. The Sendzik family homesteaded a farm in the Goodman area where Sophie was raised. At the age of 16 she moved to Chicago and...
Lawrence Hiebl
Apr 25, 2013
Lawrence Hiebl, age 80, passed away April 25, 2013 at his home. He was born March 29, 1933 to the late George and Anna (Krupka) Hiebl. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. On July 15, 1977 he married Illa Pempek. He is survived by his wife, Illa, Athens; one son, Jason (Stacy) Hiebl, Austin, Texas;...
Melvin F. Roesler
Apr 24, 2013
Melvin F. Roesler, 76, Merrill, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at House of the Dove, Marshfield. He was born August 25, 1936 in Merrill, son of the late Henry Sr. and Helen (Kriewald) Roesler. On June 30, 1992, he married Carol Hopperdietzel in Merrill. She survives. In his younger years, Melvin worked for Fromm Fur Farm in Merrill. He later...
Leonard F. Ebben
Apr 24, 2013
Leonard F. Ebben, age 84, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Golden Living Center, Continental Manor, Abbotsford. He was born February 24, 1929 in Thorp, son of the late Harvey and Clara (Herman) Ebben. On May 8, 1954 he married Leta Hartl. She survives. Len served his country in the United States Army and worked as a cement finisher in...
Shannon M. Kramer
Apr 23, 2013
Shannon M. Kramer, age 35, died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at her home. She was born January 14, 1978 in Marshfield, daughter of David Koss Jr. and Becky Woller. On September 19, 1998 she married Adam Kramer. He survives. Shannon worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant with Alzheimer's patients. Family was first priority in her life, especially time spent...
George J. Radtke
Apr 22, 2013
George J. Radtke, age 98, Wausau, died Monday, April 22, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Harmony Terrace, Wausau. He was born January 24, 1915 in Merrill, son of the late Stephen and Anastasia "Lena" (Walenczyk) Radtke. On June 18, 1949 he married Marion Kittilstad in Eau Claire. She preceded him in death on...
Earl A. Janssen
Apr 22, 2013
Earl A. Janssen, 84, Schofield, died Monday April 22, 2013 at the Hospice House, Wausau. He was born August 25, 1928, in Milwaukee, son of the late William Sr. and Agnes (Goike) Janssen. On September 1, 1951, he married Nancy Schneider at St. Mary Catholic Church, Appleton. She preceded him in death on February 15, 2008. A 1946 graduate of...
David J. Crum
Apr 19, 2013
David J. Crum 52, Athens, died Friday, April 19, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, following a brief battle with cancer. He was born June 8, 1960 in Dane County, Wis., the son of Rose (Zimmerman) Crum of Wausau and the late James Crum. David was a truck driver for 30 years. Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed playing bean bags,...
Ronald R. Holewinski
Apr 14, 2013
Ronald R. "Ron" Holewinski, 63, Wausau died Sunday, April 14, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born August 19, 1949 in Rhinelander, son of the late Richard and Dolores (Lund) Holewinski. Ron was a self employed tile layer and carpet installer in Rhinelander for many years. Survivors...
