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.
Suzanne C. Berres
Feb 25, 2013
Suzanne "Sue" Berres, 67, Marathon died Monday, February 25, 2013 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born February 25, 1946 in Stevens Point, daughter of the late Chester and Florence (Tuszkowski) Nigbor. On October 12, 1968 she married Ronald Berres at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. He survives. For those who knew Sue she had a great passion for...
Dorothy V. Brzezinski
Feb 23, 2013
Dorothy V. Brzezinski, age 87, died Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 9, 1926 in the town of New Hope, Portage County, daughter of the late John and Alvina (Shulfer) Dombrowski. On May 10, 1947 she married Henry Brzezinski in Polonia. He survives. Faith and family were most important in Dorothy's life. She was...
Brian Brewer
Feb 22, 2013
Brian A. Brewer, age 47, Wausau, died Friday, February 22, 2013. He was born September 14, 1965 in Milwaukee. Brian was charismatic and larger than life. He loved animals, Harley Davidson, lifting weights, hanging with friends and listening to music. He sat nine years on a six year sentence for which he sat three years too long. Survivors include his...
Ruth R. Seymour
Feb 21, 2013
Ruth R. Seymour 88, Wausau, died Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 21, 1924 in Wausau, daughter of the late Herbert and Mayme (Ferries) Lodholz. On September 21, 1946, she married Donald J. Seymour in Wausau. He survives. In her younger years, Ruth worked at Val Kryshak Jewelers and for many years, she sold...
Gerald G. Berna
Feb 21, 2013
Gerald G. Berna, 73, Wausau, died Thursday February 21, 2013 at his home. He was born January 20, 1940, in Wausau, son of the late Frank and Clara (Barth) Berna. Gerald was a veteran, serving his country in the US Army. After returning from the service, he was employed at Foremost Farms until the time of his retirement. Jerry was...
Kira Kaye Steger
Feb 21, 2013
Kira Kaye Steger, 30, St. Paul, MN, formerly of Wausau, left this world and went to heaven before her time on February 21, 2013. She was born November 19, 1982 in Des Plaines, IL, daughter of Marcie Steger of Weston and Jay Steger of Marshfield. Kira was a 2001 graduate of D.C. Everest High School in Weston. Kira was employed...
Michael "Bitka" Bittner
Feb 21, 2013
Michael "Mike" "Bitka" Bittner, age 56, died unexpectedly Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 9, 1956 in Wausau, son of the late Adolph and Dorothy (Schreiber) Bittner. Mike held several different positions at 3M during his 37 years employed there. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan and attended many Bears camps with his...
Nancy C. Kramer
Feb 18, 2013
Nancy C. Kramer, age 73, died Monday, February 18, 2013. She was born August 6, 1939 in Gibson County, Tennessee, daughter of the late Gid and Edith Wilson. On February 16, 1980 she married Rev. Neil Kramer in Tennessee. He survives. Nancy worked as a manager for Home Interiors for many years. She was very devoted to her church and...
Margaret M. Torzewski
Feb 16, 2013
Margaret M. Torzewski, 82, Wausau, died Saturday February 16, 2013 at Azura Memory Care, under the care of Asera Hospice. She was born August 18, 1930, in Wausau, daughter of the late Alex and Celia (Barnish) Shulta. On February 23, 1952, she married Eugene "Lefty" Torzewski in Wausau. He preceded her in death November 11, 2001. For over 25 years,...
Louetta "Ettie" A. Krueger
Feb 13, 2013
Louetta "Ettie" A. Krueger 91, Athens, died Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 7, 1922 in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late Paul and Elsa (Plisch) Lueck. On May 18, 1946, she married Clarence Krueger at Salem Lutheran Church, Hamburg. He preceded her in death on August 18, 1998. Most of...
Sylvester "Skip" Ellenbecker
Feb 13, 2013
Sylvester "Skip" D. Ellenbecker 73, Wausau died Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 17, 1939 in Wausau son of Sylvester T. and Hattie (Rodman) Ellenbecker. Skip was the eldest of 16 children growing up on the family farm south of Athens in the Town of Wuertzburg. After completion of high school he worked for...
Anton E. Wiesman Sr
Feb 13, 2013
Anton E. (Tony) Wiesman Sr., 92, of Marathon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a brief illness. Tony was born on February 23, 1920, to Anna and Emil Wiesman, at home in the township of Cleveland in Marathon County. He was the sixth of twelve children. After serving in the army, Tony married...
Lucian M. Fochs
Feb 12, 2013
Lucian M. Fochs, age 92, Wausau, died Tuesday, February 12, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Center, Wausau. He was born September 3, 1920 in Montana, son of the late John and Margaret (Krings) Fochs. On June 5, 1943 he married Dorothy Wirsbinski at St. Paul Catholic Churc, Mosinee. She preceded him in...
Lorraine M. Kortbein
Feb 12, 2013
Lorraine M. Kortbein, age 88, Wausau, died Tuesday, February 12, 2013 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 9, 1924 in the town of Emmet, daughter of the late Sam and Eva (Kowalefski) Rossi. On November 14, 1942 she married Joseph Kortbein at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded...
Nancy J. Benicek
Feb 11, 2013
Nancy J. Benicek, age 81, Wausau, died Monday, February 11, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 20, 1931 in Wausau, daughter of the late Frank and Linda (Steffen) Sobkowiak. On April 14, 1951 she married Joseph Benicek in Wausau. Survivors include her husband, Joseph, Wausau; three children, Cynthia (Gerald) Hall, Marathon, Kathy (Allen) Viergutz, Normal, Illinois and...
David L. Soczka
Feb 11, 2013
David L. Soczka 67, Edgar, died Monday, February 11, 2013 at home. He was born December 1, 1945 in Wausau, son of the late Alois Sr. and Julia (Serafin) Soczka. David was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Germany in 1968. David lived in Rockford, IL and later in Chicago, where he worked in construction and...
Pamela A. Knudsen
Feb 10, 2013
Pamela A. Knudsen, age 64, died Sunday, February 10, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 27, 1948 in Wausau, daughter of the late Gerald and Meta (Erdman) Glasel. On August 2, 1975 she married Thomas Knudsen in Wausau. He preceded her in death on July 22, 1994. Pam was a lover of all things outdoors; hunting in...
Marilyn E. Sjostrom
Feb 7, 2013
Marilyn E. Sjostrom 75, Athens, died Thursday, February 7, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield with her loving husband by her side. She was born February 19, 1937 in Superior, Wis., daughter of the late Harris and Blanch (Johnson) Jennings. Marilyn graduated from Superior Central High School and from the University of Wisconsin-Superior. On December 27, 1960, she married Jerome...
Allen Lee Zinkowich
Feb 7, 2013
Allen Lee Zinkowich, age 61, Athens, died Thursday, February 7, 2013 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 11, 1951 in Minnesota, son of Martha (Zocher) Zinkowich and the late Edward Zinkowich. Allen worked for the Marathon County Highway Department. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed playing dart ball....
Florian Sekorski
Feb 5, 2013
Florian Sekorski 88, Edgar, died Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. He was born May 1, 1924 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Anton and Helen (Soczka) Sekorski. On October 4, 1950, he married Irene Hornung in Marathon. She preceded him in death on July 29, 2006. Florian farmed in the...
