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.
Al F. Chojnowski
Aug 3, 2012
Al Chojnowski 48, Edgar died Friday August 3, 2012 at his home. He was born June 21, 1964 in Wausau son of Sylvester and Alice (Lepak) Chojnowski, Edgar. Al retired from Figi's as a computer programmer. He loved the outdoors especially taking walks with his dogs in his woods. Al possessed tremendous computer skills and always was there to help...
Dianne M. Smith
Aug 3, 2012
Dianne M. Smith (Haebig), 67, entered into eternal life on Friday August 3, 2012 after a brief illness. She was born July 10, 1945, in Kenosha, the oldest child of Irene A. (Eberhardy) Haebig and the late Clarence R. "Bob" Haebig who died on June 15, 1990. Dianne attended St. Anne's Catholic School and graduated from Newman High School in...
Dorothy Marie Bittner
Aug 2, 2012
Dorothy M. Bittner, 90, Wausau, died Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 1, 1922 in Mosinee, daughter of the late Gustave and Katherine (Herman) Schreiber. On May 16, 1939 she married Adolph "Sonny" Bittner at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder. He preceded her in death on December 8, 2002. Dorothy worked several different positions...
Raymond C. Ruenger
Aug 2, 2012
Raymond C. "Ray" Ruenger 86, town of Hewitt died Thursday August 2, 2012. He was born April 21, 1926 in Wausau, son of the late William and Anna (Furgens) Ruenger. On January 5, 1952 he married Irene Meverden at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Ray was a heavy equipment operator for Merrill Sand and Gravel until his retirement....
Grace T. Stohr
Aug 1, 2012
Grace T. Stohr, 96, formerly of Wausau, went to be with her Lord on Weds. August 1, 2012 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born August 30, 1915, in Wausau, daughter of the late Anton and Pearl (Frasch) Buzinski. On October 20, 1937, she married William J. Stohr at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death...
Nina L. Schiefelbein
Jul 31, 2012
Nina L. Schiefelbein 96, Wausau, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Center, Wausau. She was born August 13, 1915 in Wausau, daughter of the late Henry and Ida (Gralow) Baumann. On April 22, 1938, she married Myron Schiefelbein at First English Lutheran Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death...
Steven J. Heindl
Jul 30, 2012
Steven J. Heindl, 59, San Jose, California, formerly of Marathon City, passed away Monday, July 30, 2012 as a result of a motorcycle accident. Steven's greatest passion was always automotive repair. In his early years, he was co-owner of B-Mar Automotive in Marathon. He had a real sense of adventure and traveled throughout the U.S. until eventually settling in California,...
Laurie E. Luebbe
Jul 29, 2012
Laurie E. Luebbe 62, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 17, 1950 in Wausau, to Ellie (Clouse) Lanigan and the late Kenneth Lanigan. Laurie attended Wausau High School and married John Luebbe in 1971. They divorced in 1975. Laurie loved shooting pool, bowling, and playing sheephead with her family. She traveled...
Daryl Ray Peterson
Jul 28, 2012
Daryl R. Peterson, 52, Wausau, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 28, 2012 at his cottage in Boulder Junction. He was born May 20, 1960 in La Crosse, son of Edith (Erlandson) Peterson and the late Stanley Peterson Jr. On May 21, 1988 he married Susan Sherman in Port Edwards. She survives. Daryl worked as a civil engineer, most recently for Becher-Hoppe...
Rosemary Conrad
Jul 26, 2012
Rosemary Conrad 86, Wausau, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2012 in Minnesota. She was born November 11, 1925 to the late Cecelia and Henry Dreyer. In 1948, Rosemary graduated from Wausau High School and then obtained a position at the Brokaw Paper Mill, where she met her husband, Warren. After they were married, she became a homemaker. Later in...
Dorothy Anna Rekowski
Jul 22, 2012
Dorothy Anna Rekowski, age 82, died Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a long-term illness. She was born on June 24, 1930 as the 11th of 12 children of Joseph and Margaret (Yeromin) Dawiedczyk of Peplin, Wis. In 1948, Dorothy was introduced to Anthony Rekowski at a wedding. The two later wed on July 25, 1951 and...
Melvin R. Lang
Jul 21, 2012
Melvin R. Lang, 87, Wausau, died Saturday July 21, 2012 at Our House Assisted Living. He was born July 12, 1925 in Wausau, son of the late John and Anna (Stieber) Lang. On July 15, 1950, he married Betty Beilke at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Melvin was a veteran of the US Army. Prior to his retirement,...
Eugene F. Wichlacz
Jul 20, 2012
Eugene F. Wichlacz 80, Wausau, died Friday, July 20, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 1, 1932 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Anton and Lucille (Kordus) Wichlacz. On September 20, 1952, he married Shirley L. Mattson in Pine City, Minnesota. She survives. Eugene was a veteran of the United States Army and served...
Kathleen Marie Martin
Jul 19, 2012
On Angels Wings Kathleen Marie (Boehm) Martin 1953-2012 In the company of family and friends Kathleen (Kathy) died after a 5 A½ year courageous battle with breast cancer on Thursday July 19, 2012. She will be deeply missed. Kathy was born April 18, 1953 to Mark P. and Joan Boehm. Her childhood was spent in the Mosinee/Halder area. In High...
Lawrence J. Narloch
Jul 19, 2012
Lawrence J. Narloch, 89, Wausau, died Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Applegate Terrace, Wausau. He was born July 28, 1922 in Bevent, son of the late Leon and Mathilda (Levandowski) Narloch. On July 22, 1950 he married Alice Bloom in Wausau. She preceded him in death on January 11, 1985. Lawrence served in the United States Army during World War...
Michael D. Cohen
Jul 14, 2012
Michael D. Cohen 59, of Skandia, Mich., died July 14, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident that occurred on July 4, 2012. He was born August 17, 1952 in Detroit, the son of Louis Cohen and the late Florence (Markowitz) Cohen. On June 20, 1986, he married Linda Batiste in Marquette, Michigan. Michael was...
Billie Allen Schmoldt
Jul 11, 2012
Billie Allen (B.A.) Schmoldt, 66, Weston, passed away on July 11, 2012 at home. He was born on October 3, 1945 to the late Allen and Merle (Norenberg) Schmoldt of Iron Ridge, WI. He married Marilyn Schmidt on July 31, 1965 in Beaver Dam, WI. She preceded him in death. On August 25, 1969 he married Sandra Reilly in Wautoma....
Clayton Frederick Radtke
Jul 10, 2012
Clayton Frederick Radtke, 93, Schofield, died Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born May 9, 1919 in Stratford, son of the late Otto and Meta (Lillge) Radtke. On October 5, 1946 he married Roselyn Smith in Wausau. She survives. Clayton attended and graduated from Tomahawk High School. He served his country in the United...
James D. Hirsch
Jul 10, 2012
James "Jim" D. Hirsch 77, Wausau, died Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, Wisconsin. He was born June 28, 1935 in Wausau, son of the late Anton and Helen (Gorski) Hirsch. Jim was a veteran of the United States Navy and served during the Korean War. For many years, he was employed as a plumbing...
Martin E. Krall
Jul 9, 2012
Martin E. Krall 87, Weston died Monday, July 9, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. He was born July 2, 1925 in Hogarty, son of the late Frank and Frances (Kreamer) Krall. On August 11, 1948 he married MaryAnn Dolezal in Antigo. She preceded him in death...
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