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.
Kathryn E. Duskey
May 22, 2012
Kathryn E. Duskey, 96, Wausau, died Tuesday May 22, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 8, 1915, in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Eva Duskey. Kathryn was a homemaker. Survivors include one sister, Mary Alice Hoeper, Minocqua, other relatives and friends. The funeral mass will be celebrated at 12:10 p.m. Weds. May 30, 2012 at...
Roy S. Oleson
May 21, 2012
Roy "Ole" S. Oleson 88, Wausau, died Monday, May 21, 2012 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. He was born September 8, 1923 in Unity, Wis., son of the late John and Edna (Holmes) Oleson. On January 24, 1948, he married Geraldine Rogalla in Cresco, Iowa. She preceded him in death in 2007. Roy worked as a millwright at the former...
Delores K. Burgoyne
May 12, 2012
Delores K. Burgoyne, 75, formerly of Schofield, left her earthly struggles to be at peace in God's hands on Saturday May 12, 2012 with her family at her side. She was born February 5, 1937, in Wausau, daughter of the late Theodore and Eleanor (Gavin) Fierek. In 1955, she married Elroy Burgoyne at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. He preceded...
Harvey D. Luetschwager
May 12, 2012
Harvey Luetschwager, 83, passed away Saturday May 12, 2012 at his home, surrounded by a few close family members. Harvey was born November 10, 1928 to the late Harvey & Pearl (Helke) Luetschwager. He was born and raised on a farm in the town of Wausau. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1947 and was drafted and served in...
Donald J. Falkowski
May 12, 2012
Donald J. Falkowski 77, Ringle died Saturday May 12, 2012 at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter. He was born March 19, 1935 in Hatley, son of the late Alex and Harriet (Obremski) Falkowski. On May 31, 1958 he married Carol Handrick in Stratford. She preceded him in death on March 19, 1998. For more than 48 years Don worked at Marathon...
Thomas C. Lattimer
May 9, 2012
Thomas C. Lattimer, 75, Wausau, died Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Howard Young Medical Center, Woodruff, after an enjoyable day fishing with good friends. He was born July 16, 1936 in Wausau, son of the late Edwin H. and Beata (Sell) Lattimer. On August 5, 1961, he married Barbara Gripentrog at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. Tom was a 1954...
Reinhart P. Wiese
May 7, 2012
Reinhart P. Wiese 89, Wausau formerly of Athens died Monday May 7, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wellington Place, Rib Mountain. He was born October 3, 1922 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Ewald and Louise (Feleske). On September 20, 1950 he married Mildred Schmidt at St. Mary Catholic Church,...
Anthony Essex
May 5, 2012
Anthony "Jack" Essex, 71, passed away May 5, 2012, at his home in Wausau, WI, of a heart attack. He was born June 29, 1940, the son of John M. and Helen (Inda) Essex in the town of Bevent. He was married to Mary (Rozmenoski) on September 3, 1960, in Bevent. Jack was a devoted husband, loving father, and adoring...
John Thao
May 5, 2012
John Thao, 32, Wausau, died Saturday, May 5, 2012 in Wausau. He was born April 6, 1980 in Denver, Colo., the son of Gaxue Thao and Blhai Lo Thao of Wausau. In the summer of 2011, he married Choua Lor in Wausau. John was currently employed with Award Hardwood Floors LLP, Wausau. Survivors include, his wife, Choua Lor; his son,...
Dawn M. Hahn
May 3, 2012
Dawn M. Hahn 72, Wausau went to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born September 7, 1939 in Merrill, daughter of the late Carl and Ann (Robl) Bloomquist. On July 20, 1957 she married Martin David Hahn...
James A. Vetter
May 2, 2012
James "Jim" A. Vetter 72, Hudson, formerly of Marathon, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Center, Wausau, where he resided since April 2, 2012. He was born May 6, 1939 in Marathon, son of the late Alex and Mona (Trochinski) Vetter. He lived his early childhood years in Marathon,...
Florian J. Lemanski
May 2, 2012
Florian J. Lemanski 76, Marathon, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012 in Marathon. He was born April 9, 1936 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Casimir and Eulalia "Sis" (Kafka) Lemanski. Florian attended grade school at Sacred Heart in Cassel and graduated from Marathon High School in 1955. On July 11, 1956, he married Jacquiline Vetter at St....
Leonard Clarence Britten
May 2, 2012
Leonard C. Britten 98, of Lonsdale, Minn., formerly of Wausau, died Weds. May 2, 2012 in Minnesota. He was born September 21, 1913, in Park Falls, son of the late Edward and Paulina (Liebel) Britten. On November 9, 1935, he married Joan DeMarte in Bessmer, Mich. She preceded him in death, January 1, 1997. In 1916, the Britten family moved...
George N. Dahm
Apr 30, 2012
George N. Dahm, 93, Schofield Assisted Living, Rothschild, WI, died Monday, April 30, 2012, at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital. He was born March 22, 1919, In Park River (Town of Golden, North Dakota), the son of the late Mathias and Georgiana (Denoyer) Dahm. On February 11, 1946, he was united in marriage to Virginia Horky in Clintonville, Wisconsin. She preceded...
Lauri A. Plautz
Apr 24, 2012
Lauri A. Plautz 50, Wausau died Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at her home. She was born February 10, 1962 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Arthur and Lois (Stoddard) Stieve. On August 22, 1981 she married Thomas Plautz at Trinity Lutheran Church, Mequon. He survives. Lauri was the fortunate soul who found true love early in life and the 30...
William C. Hafner
Apr 23, 2012
William "Bill" C. Hafner 83, Wausau, died Monday, April 23, 2012 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born July 21, 1928 in Edgar, son of the late Clarence and Anna (Pelatzke) Hafner. Bill served his country in the United States Army, serving in the Army of Occupation-Germany; he was a technical sergeant in the 57th Tank Battalion. He...
William J. Hartman
Apr 23, 2012
William "Wiggy" J. Hartman 92, Athens, died Monday, April 23, 2012 at his home. He was born May 2, 1919 in Athens, son of the late T.A. and Mary (Kress) Hartman. On September 16, 1989, he married Jean M. (Braun) Esselman at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She preceded him in death on August 14, 2011. Bill graduated from Athens...
Irene S. Mueller
Apr 22, 2012
Irene S. Mueller 95, Wausau passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 23, 1917 in Wausau, daughter of the late Valentine and Frances (Robiak) Jamlick. On June 9, 1937 she married Harry Mueller at St. Michael Catholic Church,...
Florence A. Tucker
Apr 21, 2012
Florence A. Tucker 85, Wausau, died Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 14, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late Leo and Elizabeth (Hirsch) Britten. On October 9, 1948 she married Donald V. Tucker in Wausau. He preceded her in death on October 27, 1996. Florence was a founding member of St. Matthew Catholic...
Adolph N. Groshek
Apr 19, 2012
Adolph Groshek We lost a remarkable man on April 19, 2012 when Adolph Groshek, 92, of Wausau passed away. Adolph was born in Rothschild, on June 15, 1919 to Nicholas and Louise (Hanz) Groshek. He married Loraine Schmitt on March 27, 1941 in Waucon, Iowa. Adolph proudly served his country from 1943 until 1946 during World War II as a...
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