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.
Kenneth R. Whalen
Apr 14, 2013
Kenneth R. (Pa), Whalen, 83, Wausau died Sunday, April 14, 2013 under the care of Interim Hospice and Palliative Care at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born February 23, 1930 in Chicago, son of the late Richard and Regina (Novak) Whalen. On January 22, 1955 he married the love of his life, Karene "Kay" O'Grady at...
Betty J. Heinrich
Apr 14, 2013
Betty Jane Heinrich 89, Wausau, died Sunday, April 14, 2013 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, leaving behind all the wonderful people she loved. She was born August 19, 1923 in Wausau, son of the late Carl and Erna (Drews) Kopp. On December 25, 1958, she married Alan Heinrich at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. He survives. Betty worked for Dr....
Dorothy Habeck
Apr 14, 2013
Dorothy Habeck, 93, Athens, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully April 14, 2013 at Benedictine Living Community of Wausau, (formerly Marywood Center). She was the youngest child of Julius and Emily (Degner) Habeck of Athens. She was preceded in death by five sisters and seven brothers: Stella, Carl, Ann, George, Ernie, Eddie, Clara, Helen, Ervin, Alfred, Esther, and Arlon. Survivors include one...
Lillian J. Ostrowski
Apr 12, 2013
Lillian J. Ostrowski, 91, Wausau, died Friday April 12, 2013 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born June 13, 1921, in Hatley, daughter of the late John and Mattie (Tryba) Ostrowski. Through the years, Lillian had been employed as a beautician, nanny, caregiver and also owned and operated a tavern. Survivors include two brothers, Laverne (Natalie) Ostrowski, Bevent,...
Marlen C. Burish
Apr 11, 2013
Marlen C. Burish, 85, town of Marathon, died Thursday April 11, 2013 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services with his family at his side. He was born April 5, 1928, the fourth of 17 children to Edward and Leora Burish in Francis Creek. The family moved to the Marathon area in 1934, when...
John L. Radloff
Apr 11, 2013
John L. Radloff, 67, Wausau, died Thursday April 11, 2013 at his home. He was born April 14, 1945, in Wausau, son of the late LeRoy and Irma (Knaack) Radloff. On May 24, 1969, he married Judith Romanowski at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death December 5, 2008. For 42 years, John had been employed at...
Lorna I. Utecht
Apr 10, 2013
Lorna I. Utecht, 89, Wausau died Wednesday, April 10, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Benedictine Living Community of Wausau, the former Marywood Convalescent Center. She was born May 5, 1923 in the town of Maine, daughter of the late Ernst and Elsa (Voelz) Jahns. On June 14, 1941 she married Clarence Utecht at...
Robert F. Seliger
Apr 9, 2013
Robert "Bob" F. Seliger 46, Marathon, died Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 3, 1966 in Marathon, son of the late Melvin "Curly" and LouAnne (Vetter) Seliger. On June 28, 1997, he married Jaclyn Norton in Marathon. She survives. Bob was currently employed at Kersten Lumber in Birnamwood. Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed...
Daniel C. Lepak
Apr 9, 2013
Daniel C. Lepak, 86, Rib Mountain, died Tuesday April 9, 2013 at home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born October 10, 1926, in Marathon, son of the late John and Constance (Busko) Lepak. On June 29, 1948, he married Marie Carr in Marathon. She preceded him in death February 16, 1967. On August...
Juanita L. Kraimer
Apr 8, 2013
Juanita L. Kraimer, 89, Wausau died peacefully Monday, April 8, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with family and close friends at her side. She was born April 5, 1924 in Wausau, daughter of the late William and Alice (Bleier) Krake. On September 2, 1942 she married Norbert Kraimer at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on...
Francis "Bud" Fochs
Apr 7, 2013
Francis "Bud" Fochs, age 95, Wausau, died Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Benedictine Living Communtity of Wausau, formerly Marywood Center. He was born September 10, 1917 in Montana, son of the late John and Margaret (Krings) Fochs. On October 17, 1939 he married Ellen Mae Schilling in Halder. She preceded him in death on January 16, 2010. Bud farmed the...
Delphine S. Trawicki
Apr 4, 2013
Delphine S. Trawicki, age 100, Edgar, died Thursday, April 4, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born May 15, 1912 in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Kania) Strasser. On October 21, 1929 she married Joseph Trawicki in Edgar. He preceded her in death...
Karen S. Berzill
Apr 4, 2013
Karen S. Berzill, 63, Wausau died Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 22, 1949 in Oshkosh, daughter of the late Ewald "Bud" and Ruth (Weigel) Wendorf. On May 18, 1991 she married Gary Berzill at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau. He survives. Karen worked at Harmon Glass for 13 years and then went to work...
Theodore "Ted" Reynolds
Apr 4, 2013
Theodore "Ted" Reynolds, 79, Wausau died Thursday, April 4, 2013 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 5, 1933 in Marshfield, son of the late Fred and Mary (Stelzel) Reynolds. On October 22, 1956 he married Leurelle Steger at St. John Catholic Church, Marshfield. She survives. Ted had been employed...
Delores I. Hemmrich
Apr 4, 2013
Delores I. Hemmrich 88, Wausau, formerly of Marathon, died Thursday, April 4, 2013, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born March 7, 1925 in Wausau, daughter of the late Emil and Ruth (Beilke) Lemke. On August 10, 1946, she married Walter B. Hemmrich in Wausau. He...
Ethel L. Buttke
Apr 3, 2013
Ethel L. Buttke 91, town of Stettin, died Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Benedictine Living Community (formerly Marywood Center), Wausau. She was born March 14, 1922 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Walter and Mathilda (Voight) Krohn. On June 7, 1941, she married William F. Buttke at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church , Stettin. He preceded her in...
Donald R. Brummond
Mar 31, 2013
Donald R. Brummond, age 81, Wausau, died Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 9, 1932 in Wausau, son of the late Rudolph and Laura (Crochiere) Brummond. In 1967 he married Mary Urbanski in Wausau. She survives. Donald owned Brummond Heating and Sheet Metal for many years. He served his country in the United States...
Violet "Vi" Kitowski
Mar 28, 2013
Violet "Vi" Kitowski, 86, Wausau, died Thursday March 28, 2013 at Wellington Place under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born February 28, 1927, in Wausau, daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy (Jagla) Gauger. On February 16, 1985 she married Chester "Tezy" Kitowski. He preceded her in death on December 2, 2000. Violet had...
Melvin E. Novitzke
Mar 28, 2013
Melvin E. Novitzke, age 81, Edgar, died Wednesday, March 28, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 3, 1931 in the town of Emmet, son of the late Joseph and Lucy (Boehm) Novitzke. Melvin enjoyed watching television, playing cards and playing bingo. Survivors include his brothers, Joseph (Darlene) Novitzke, Minocqua, James (Dory) Novitzke, Milwaukee, and Marlin (Mary) Novitzke,...
Nicholas J. Firkus
Mar 27, 2013
Nicholas J. Firkus, 24, Kronenwetter, died Wednesday, March 27, 2013. He was born May 16, 1988 in Shawano, son of Julie (Bembenek) Maszk of Pike Lake and Dennis Firkus of Elderon. Nick was currently employed with American Asphalt of Wisconsin. Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, four-wheeling and being outdoors. Survivors include his parents, Julie (Ron) Maszk...
