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.
Mildred L. Johnson
Dec 17, 2012
Mildred "Millie" L. Johnson 83, Kronenwetter, died Monday, December 17, 2012 at her home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born April 6, 1929 in Baraga, Mich., daughter of the late William and Edith (Lindblom) Beck. On December 29, 1947, she married Leo R. Johnson at Zion Lutheran Church in Baraga. He preceded her...
Beverly Biard
Dec 16, 2012
Beverly Biard, 81, Mosinee, died Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born May 29, 1931 in the town of Frankfort, daughter of the late Andrew and Francis (Gribowski) Schilling. Beverly attended Wausau High School, leaving to work before graduating. She was very proud to receive her...
James "Jim" Schlewitz
Dec 15, 2012
James "Jim" A. Schlewitz, 62, Wausau, died Saturday, December 15, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born December 30, 1949 in Eau Claire, son of the late Reinhart and Ruth (Zimmerman) Schlewitz. On December 2, 1978 he married Elaine Madaus in Eau Claire. They just...
Wayne L. Brewster
Dec 13, 2012
Wayne L. Brewster, 74, Edgar, died Thursday, December 13, 2012 at his home, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born June 3, 1938 in Grand Rapids, Mich., son of the late John and Ellen (Wiseman) Brewster. On August 8, 1959, he married Judith Riegle in Coleman, Mich. She survives. Wayne was a veteran of the United...
Marian M. Czaplinski
Dec 12, 2012
Marian M. Czaplinski, 91, Wausau, died Wednesday, December 12, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Center, Wausau. She was born August 25, 1921 in Wausau, daughter of the late Harry and Elinora Nienow. On June 20, 1942 she married Leonard Czaplinski in Wausau. He preceded her in death on November 13, 1988. Marian...
Wyman J. Ruplinger
Dec 9, 2012
Wyman "Rookie" J. Ruplinger 87, Marathon, died Sunday, December 9, 2012 at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born February 26, 1925 in Marathon, son of the late Roman and Mildred (Hornung) Ruplinger. On September 3, 1949, he married Isabelle Ziegel at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. Wyman was a veteran of the United States Army and...
Eldred E. Haehlke
Dec 9, 2012
Eldred E. Haehlke, 74, Athens died Sunday, December 9, 2012 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice, peacefully at his home. He was born January 27, 1938 in Wausau, son of the late Edward and Florence (Fiedler) Haehlke. On May 14, 1960 he married Nancy Balz at St. John Lutheran Church, town of Rib Falls. She survives. Eldred was...
Sheila M. Asbury
Dec 9, 2012
Sheila M. Asbury, 62, Wausau died Monday, December 10, 2012 at her home. She was born July 12, 1950 in Illinois, daughter of Rosemary (Hayes) Thomas, Wausau and the late Clifton Thomas. Sheila worked at McDonalds in Rothschild for many years. Some of her hobbies included taking pictures, shopping and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include her mother,...
Dorothy A. Wenzel
Dec 9, 2012
Dorothy A. Wenzel, 87, Wausau, died Sunday, December 9, 2012, at her home. She was born June 6, 1925, in Wausau, daughter of the late Michael and Angeline (Gajewski) Bychinski. On October 23, 1948, she married Clarence Wenzel at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Dorothy was a homemaker who also worked as an associate at J.C. Penney in...
Cecilia "Ceil" Sherfinski
Dec 6, 2012
Cecilia "Ceil" L. Sherfinski, 100, died Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Harmony of Wausau Terrace Court under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born September 19, 1912 in Edgar, WI, daughter of the late Nicholas and Catherine Hoffman. On August 31, 1940 she was united in marriage to Henry Sherfinski of Brokaw. He preceded her...
Ruth Ann Matis-Cole
Dec 3, 2012
Ruth "Gertrude" Matis-Cole, 60, died peacefully at her home on Monday, December 3, 2012, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice, family and friends. She was born February 26, 1952 in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph Sr. and Virginia (Frymark) Matis. Ruthie was a breast cancer survivor, only to succumb to lung cancer two short years later. Through...
Muffy (Ethel) Maas
Dec 1, 2012
Muffy Mae Maas, age 86, died peacefully Saturday December 1, 2012 at Marathon Assisted Living. Devoted wife of Walter Maas; Loving mother of Scott (Corey) Maas, Oakfield, Rob (Mary) Maas, Fond du Lac, Marcy (Gene) Matushak, Wausau, special friend and second daughter, Jeanne McGeoghgan, Wausaukee, further survived by eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two sisters, many nieces, nephews, other relatives...
Robert E. Lloyd
Nov 30, 2012
Robert E. Lloyd 74, Kronenwetter, died Friday, November 30, 2012 at his home, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born May 8, 1938 in Loyal, son of the late Ray and Loretta (Alberts) Lloyd. On June 1, 1963, he married Norleen Christiansen in Racine. She survives. In 1965, Robert along with his brother, Donald, co-founded the...
Richard Thurs
Nov 29, 2012
Richard A. Thurs Sr., 64, Athens, died Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 24, 1948 in Wausau, son of the late Harold and (Stella) Thurs. On June 6, 1970, he married Bonnie Kleinschmidt at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, town of Berlin. She survives. Rich worked as a farmer...
Theodore W. Ulrich
Nov 29, 2012
Theodore "Ted" Ulrich 78, Wausau died Thursday, November 29, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. He was born October 4, 1934 in Wausau, son of the late William and Clara (Dettmering) Ulrich. On June 29, 1963 he married Ramona Fellbaum at Zion Lutheran Church, town of Rib Falls. She survives....
Claude W. Vanlue
Nov 29, 2012
Claude W. Vanlue 90, Hatley, died Thursday, November 29, 2012 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born March 6, 1922 in Fargo, North Dakota son of the late George and Ethel (Davis) Vanlue. On May 4, 1945 he married Elva Fringer in Woodstock, Illinois. She preceded him in death on February 18, 2002. Claude enjoyed farming, nature books and...
Hildegard D. Lang
Nov 27, 2012
Hildegard D. Lang 90, Schofield died Tuesday, November 27, 2012 under the care of Interim Hospice and Palliative Care at Lili Assisted Living Facility, Schofield. She was born July 27, 1922 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late George and Margaret (Michlig) Seliger. On June 2, 1942 she married George P. Lang at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon....
Charles L. Sicklinger
Nov 27, 2012
Charles L. Sicklinger, 64, Marathon, died Tuesday November 27, 2012, at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born August 10, 1948, in Wausau, son of Sophia (Sendzik) Sicklinger, Marathon and the late Fred J. Sicklinger. Prior to his retirement, Charles had been employed for many years at Marathon Cheese. He enjoyed sports and was an avid fan of the Green...
Michael W. Hoff Sr
Nov 26, 2012
Michael "Huffy" W. Hoff Sr. 51, Athens, died Monday, November 26, 2012 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born August 5, 1961 in Marshfield, son of Darlene "Dolly" (Duerr) Schreiner of Athens and the late LeRoy Hoff. On May 9, 1983, he married Joy Fliehs in Las Vegas. She survives. Michael was currently employed as a foreman...
Margaret "Peggie" Bartz
Nov 23, 2012
Margaret "Peggie" Bartz, 66, Wausau, died Friday November 23, 2012 at her home. She was born July 26, 1946, in Wausau, daughter of the late Edwin and Lucille (Barden) Pergolski. On September 29, 2006, she married Michael Bartz in Wausau. He survives. Peggie was a longtime employee of Wausau Steel Corporation, Wausau and was an active member of the Wausau...
