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.
Karen J. Sahr
Jun 20, 2012
Karen J. Sahr 62, town of Texas, died Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at her home. She was born November 8, 1949 in Wausau, the daughter of Helen (Hughes) Goetsch and the late Ervin Goetsch. On December 2, 1967, she married John Sahr in Wausau. He survives. Among her many interests, Karen enjoyed flower gardening and being a homemaker. She loved...
James J. Lorence
Jun 19, 2012
James J. Lorence, 74, Wausau, died Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born November 18, 1937 in Racine, son of the late Leonard F. and Ruth (Parmenter) Lorence. On August 20, 1960 he married Donna Nyiri in Racine. She survives. James was a Professor of History in the University of Wisconsin Colleges for 35...
Alice E. Westberg
Jun 15, 2012
Alice E. Westberg, 85, Wausau, died Friday June 15, 2012 at Rennes She was born December 10, 1926, in Wausau, daughter of the late Walter and Bertha (Winter) Tress. On October 16, 1948, she married Melvin Westberg. He preceded her in death. Alice enjoyed feeding and watching birds, flowers gardening, and having coffee with friends and relatives. The holidays were...
Arline A. Augustine
Jun 15, 2012
Arline Augusta Augustine In his inifinite wisdom the Lord has called to his eternal home the soul of our departed Christian sister, Arline Augustine, on June 15, 2012 at the age of 100 years and 4 months. Arline was born February 16, 1912, in a log house in the town of Halsey to Emil and Anna (Schneider) Auner. She received...
Agnes C. Springer
Jun 14, 2012
Agnes Springer, 96, of Wausau passed into transition on June 14th, 2012 at Walnut Grove under the comfort and care of the assisted living home staff and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Born November 18, 1915 in Peoria, Illinois to the late Reinhard and Louise (Volz) Boehle. She was preceded in death by husband, George Springer, and siblings: Rhinehard...
Cindy (Telschow) Totzke
Jun 13, 2012
Cindy (Telschow) Totzke 54, Kronenwetter, died Weds. June 13, 2012 at Aspirus Hospice House. She was born January 16, 1958, in Marshfield, daughter of June (Woldt) Telschow and the late Donald Telschow. Among her favorite things to do, Cindy enjoyed cuddling with her dogs, knitting, gardening, puzzles and fishing. Survivors include her significant other, Bruce Bremer, Kronenwetter, Mother, June Umnus,...
Catherine Gassner
Jun 13, 2012
Catherine "Katie" Gassner 77, Wausau, died Weds. June 13, 2012 at her home. She was born February 10, 1935, in Marathon, daughter of the late Jacob and Victoria (Kohlbeck) Altenhofen. On May 21, 1958, she married Lawrence Gassner in Marathon. He survives. After high school, Katie worked as a secretary with the Marathon County Highway Department. For many years, she...
Shirley L. Thurs
Jun 12, 2012
Shirley L. Thurs 73, Athens died Tuesday, June 12, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 27, 1938 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Paul and Erna (Lodholz) Wilde. On April 25, 1959 she married Elgart Thurs at Our Savior Lutheran...
Edna M. Boerke
Jun 10, 2012
Edna M. Boerke 95, Wausau, died Sunday, June 10, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Sylvan Crossing, Wausau. She was born November 7, 1916 in Wausau, daughter of the late Hilmer and Odila (Kieffer) Boerke. Edna worked at Wilson Hurd for 46 years. As a young lady she played the organ, and took many...
Vincent F. Murphy
Jun 7, 2012
Vincent F. Murphy 94, Wausau passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012 at the Hospice House, Wausau. He was born May 14, 1918 in Fairfield, New York, son of the late Dennis and Katherine (Reardon) Murphy. On June 1, 1946 he married Sadie Myrda in Utica, New York. She preceded him in death. Vincent was a dairy farmer and enjoyed hunting,...
Tim Loren Helding
Jun 5, 2012
Tim Loren Helding 76, Edgar, formerly of Rib Falls, died Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 20, 1936 in Racine, son of the late Fred and LaVerne (Bush) Helding. On June 28, 1958, he married Rita Grummel of Chicago. She survives. Tim was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United State...
Elizabeth Seubert
Jun 5, 2012
Elizabeth "Betty" J. Seubert 81, Marathon, died Tuesday, June 5, 2012 in her home under the care of her family with the support of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born February 16, 1931 in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Matysik) Bonin. On August 7, 1956, she married Alexius "Lefty" Seubert at...
Cecelia C. Schara
Jun 4, 2012
Cecelia C. Schara 88, died Monday, June 4, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born September 12, 1923 in Marathon, daughter of the late Thomas and Rose (Kocik) Stubinski. On April 29, 1944 she married Roman Schara at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. He preceded...
Bernard A. Klinger
Jun 1, 2012
Bernard A. Klinger 89, Wausau, died Friday, June 1, 2012 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born March 23, 1923 in Rocky Ridge, Wis., son of the late John and Anne (Franc) Klinger. On May 20, 1944, he married Regina Czechowicz at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on November 16, 1996. Bernard was...
Pearl C. Otto
May 30, 2012
Pearl C. Otto, 94, Weston, died Wednesday, May 30, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born December 12, 1917 in Brokaw, daughter of the late Alvina (Baumann) and John Eiter. John died at a young age and Alvina married George Feck who helped raise Pearl....
Helen M. Walters
May 27, 2012
Helen M. Walters, 82, of the town of Texas, died Sunday May 27, 2012 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born February 7, 1930, in Antigo, daughter of the late Glen and Margaret (Schisel) Thorn. On December 4, 1948, she married Frank V. Walters in Dubuque, Iowa. He preceded her in death January 20, 2007. Prior to her retirement,...
Robert J. Blair
May 24, 2012
Robert "Rob" J. Blair 53, Wausau died Thursday, May 24, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau. He was born January 31, 1959 in Wausau, son of the late Charles and Roberta (Spiecher) Blair. On January 8, 1983 he married Susan Dunbar at St. John Lutheran Church, Phillips. She survives. For more...
Tammy L. Gass
May 23, 2012
Tammy L. Gass, 44, Wausau, died May 23, 2012 as the result of a biking accident. She was born December 23, 1967 in Wausau, daughter of Pat and Delphine (Cherek) Marceille. On June 1, 1996 she married Gregg Bednorski at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on September 18, 2008. On January 19, 2012 she married...
Clarence R. Wagner
May 22, 2012
Clarence Raymond Wagner, age 82, of Wausau, passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 at home. He was born March 7, 1930 in Wausau to the late Andrew and Mary Wagner. He married Alice (Vetter) Wagner on June 14, 1958 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marathon. Clarence led a full and joyful life. While a student at Wausau Senior High,...
Carl H. Toelle
May 22, 2012
Carl H. Toelle 52, Beaver Dam, formerly of Wausau, died Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at the Golden Living Center, Beaver Dam. He was born May 27, 1959 in Wausau, to George Toelle and Luana (Weizenicker) Schroeter. Carl was a graduate of Wausau High School. He was employed at Wausau Homes Transportation, Wausau and Kreilkamp Trucking Company in Allenton, Wis. Carl...
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