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.
Marlene L. Reimer
Aug 31, 2012
Marlene L. Reimer, 78, Marathon, died Friday August 31, 2012 at home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born February 20, 1934, in New Ulm, Minn., daughter of the late Bernard and Esther (Podratz) Bonderson. On August 30, 1952, she married Roland Reimer in Gaylord, Minn. He preceded her in death February 2, 2001....
Clayton M. Hilts
Aug 31, 2012
Clayton "Clay" M. Hilts, 71, of Edgar, peacefully went to be with his Lord, Friday, August 31, 2012 at home with his family after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born August 1, 1941, in Milwaukee, son of Milo and Mayme (Severi) Hilts. He was raised on a dairy farm in Jackson County. On June 5, 1965, he married...
Adelaide M. Kilian
Aug 28, 2012
Adelaide "Addie" M. Kilian, 90, Stevens Point, formerly of Wausau, died Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at Harmony Living Center of Stevens Point. She was born May 11, 1922 in the town of Emmet, daughter of the late Louis and Rose (Kamenick) Handrick. On February 23, 1946, she married Ralph F. Kilian in Wausau. He preceded her in death on October...
Jerome H. Stieber
Aug 28, 2012
Jerome H. (Jerry) Stieber, age 80, of Marathon died on August 28, 2012 at Aspirus Hospice House after a battle with Alzheimer's disease and its complications. Most people knew Jerry as the Pharmacist and owner of Stieber Drug Store located in downtown Marathon.. Jerry was born September 30, 1931 in Marathon to Anton and Augusta (Blume) Stieber. He met Mary...
Arlene A. Matis
Aug 26, 2012
Arlene Matis, 89, Wausau, was taken by angels on August 26, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Manor. She was born September 26, 1922 in Milan, daughter of the late Joe and Adela (Gribowski) Heindl. On November 15, 1941 she married Frank Matis who preceded her in death on January 10, 1987. Arlene...
Ramona R. Maaser
Aug 24, 2012
Ramona R. Maaser 80, Wausau, died Friday, August 24, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 27, 1932 in Wausau, daughter of the late Luis and Helen (Blashka) Van Sleet. On November 14, 1960, she married Robert Maaser in Madison. He preceded her in death on March 1, 1996. Ramona was a homemaker and enjoyed playing the organ....
Ellsworth D. Ringle
Aug 23, 2012
Ellsworth D. Ringle, 73, Edgar, died Thursday August 23, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 22, 1939, in Wausau, son of the late Herbert and Leona (Zank) Ringle. On July 20, 1976, he married Eleanora (Baumann) Jacob at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Edgar. She preceded him in death February 11, 2004. Prior to his retirement, Ellsworth was...
Robert Bergmann Jr
Aug 22, 2012
Robert "Bobby" R. Bergmann Jr. 64, Merrill, died Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison. He was born October 12, 1947 at the Taylor County Memorial Hospital in Medford, son of the late Robert Sr. and Joyce (Inez) Bergmann. On November 14, 1970, he married Ramona Armbrust in Merrill. She survives. Bobby was a...
Judith L. Chaignot
Aug 20, 2012
Judith "Judy" L. Chaignot 72, Wausau, died peacefully at her home surrounded by family and friends, on Monday, August 20, 2012, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born September 26, 1939 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Louis and Joyce (White) Major. On December 29, 1962 she married Duane Chaignot in Wausau. He preceded her in...
Frances L. Johnson
Aug 17, 2012
Frances L. Johnson 85, Edgar died Friday, August 17, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospices at her home. She was born November 19, 1926 in the town of McMillan, daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie (Mark) Perlock. On September 12, 1945 she married George W. Johnson at St. Adelbert Catholic Church, town of McMillan. He...
Sylvester P. Bergs
Aug 15, 2012
Sylvester "Sy" P. Bergs 96, Wausau, died Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born March 20, 1916 in Poniatowski, son of the late Anton and Katherine (Schueller) Bergs. On August 21, 1939, he married Loretta A. Kordus at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. She preceded him in death...
Ruth D. Reissmann
Aug 14, 2012
Ruth D. Reissmann, 85, Wausau, died Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born August 28, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late Claude E. and Mabel (Blaschka) Irick. On June 8, 1946, she married Emil B. Reissmann in Wausau. He preceded her in death on...
Ellen Stoughton
Aug 13, 2012
Ellen Stoughton, 88, Athens, died Monday, August 13, 2012 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born October 16, 1923 in the town of Johnson, daughter of the late Paul and Pauline (Bredow) Hoffmann. On June 17, 1944 she married Donald Stoughton in the town of Johnson. He preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, Shirley Rieck, Nelson, and...
Patricia Olson
Aug 13, 2012
Patricia "Pat" E. Olson 58, Green Bay, died Monday, August 13, 2012 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau, following a brief and courageous battle with cancer. She was born January 15, 1954 in Wausau, daughter of Blanche (Osborne) Olson and the late Edward Olson. Pat was currently employed as a purchasing manager for Prevea Clinic, Inc. in Green Bay. Among her...
Sandra M. Schuster
Aug 13, 2012
Sandra "Sandy" M. Schuster 66, Wausau, died Monday, August 13, 2012 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born November 24, 1945 in Wausau, daughter of the late Peter and Martha (Thompson) Peterson. On August 30, 1964, she married Ronald Schuster at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. He survives. Sandy was employed as a custodian at Wausau Insurance Company, until...
Robert W. Wachtl
Aug 11, 2012
Robert "Bob" W. Wachtl, 95, Wausau, died Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. The fourth born of seventeen children, Bob was born December 23, 1916 in the town of Emmet, son of the late John and Henrietta (Bradley) Wachtl. On June 20, 1942 he married Evelyn Sabrowsky in Thorp. Bob served his country in the United States Air...
Darrell J. Jahnke
Aug 10, 2012
Darrell J. Jahnke 66, Athens, died Friday, August 10, 2012 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born January 31, 1946 in Wausau, son of Delma (Buchholz) Jahnke and the late Mynard Jahnke. On February 5, 1966 he married Victoria Lund at Rib Falls Methodist Church. She preceded him in death on December 29, 2010. Darrell worked as a...
Mabel H. Rauen
Aug 6, 2012
Mabel H. Rauen, 96, formerly of Edgar, died Monday August 6, 2012 at Marywood Convalescent Center, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born December 16, 1915, in Appleton, daughter of the late William and Clara (Auner) Schmitt. On November 28, 1935, she married George Rauen at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He preceded her...
Ervin A. Schneider
Aug 5, 2012
Ervin A. Schneider 90, Wausau, died Sunday, August 5, 2012, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born July 16, 1922 in Wilmette, Illinois, son of the late Philip and Catherine (Goeder) Schneider. On May 7, 1949 he married Dorothy Happ in Wilmette, Illinois. She preceded him in death...
Clara F. Lepak
Aug 4, 2012
Clara F. Lepak 99, town of Cassel died Saturday, August 4, 2012 at Wausau Manor. She was born October 10, 1912 in Edgar, daughter of the late Leo and Lena (Pfingstel) Ravonet. On November 24, 1931 she married Edward Lepak at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Edgar. He preceded her in death on December 19, 1980. Clara and her...
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