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.
Janette M. Wallace
Nov 21, 2012
Janette M. Wallace 70, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 17, 1941 in Aniwa, daughter of the late George and Hazel (Mortenson) Mogensen. Janette was currently employed with Northern Valley Industries, Wausau. Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed taking walks, playing cards, going out to eat and shopping. Survivors include, three sons,...
Jamie L. Weiler
Nov 20, 2012
Jamie Weiler, 36, Rothschild, formerly of Athens, died Tuesday November 20, 2012. He was born December 20, 1975, in Medford, son of Joanne Weiler, Stratford and Ronald Weiler, Marathon. Jamie had been employed for several years at Wausau Homes and was currently employed at Greenheck Fan Corporation. Among his favorite things to do, Jamie was fond of cycling, woodworking and...
Milton F. Hollman
Nov 18, 2012
Milton "Milt" F. Hollman 81, Wausau, died Sunday, November 18, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 12, 1931 in Wausau, son of the late Fredrick and Esther (Genrich) Hollman. On August 15, 1953, he married Marjory Wesenick at Zion Lutheran Church, town of Easton. She survives. Milt was a veteran of the United States Army, serving with...
James "Jim" Gruenwald
Nov 17, 2012
James D. Gruenwald, 77, Plainfield, died Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 2, 1935 in Milwaukee, son of the late Milton and Mary (Horency) Gruenwald. On September 25, 1954 he married Rae Schommer in Milwaukee. She survives. Survivors include his loving wife, Rae Gruenwald, precious papa to his children, David, Julie, and Mark (Vicky)...
Shawn Alexander Lemanski
Nov 17, 2012
Shawn Alexander Lemanski 41, Grafton, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 17, 2012. He was born July 27, 1971 in Port Washington, son of Roger and Harriet (Lepak) Lemanski of Marathon. On July 8, 2011, he married Lisa Gelhar in Port Washington. She survives. Shawn was a hard working mechanic with a great sense of humor who loved his wife, Lisa...
Jay J. Wunsch
Nov 15, 2012
Jay J. Wunsch, 55, Wausau, died unexpectedly Thursday, November 15, 2012 peacefully at his home. He was born August 26, 1957 in Wausau, son of Robert Wunsch and the late Vergene (Huehnerfuss) Wunsch. Jay served his country in the United States Airforce for over 19 years. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid Packers and Brewers fan. Jay loved spending...
Irene B. Uerling
Nov 14, 2012
Irene B. Uerling, 100, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 14, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Our House Assisted Living, Wausau. She was born November 28, 1911 in Curtiss, daughter of the late Carl and Selma (Kindt) Fakes. On October 21, 1931 she married Matthew Uerling in Colby. He preceded her in death on September...
Rubye G. Lawrence
Nov 12, 2012
Rubye G. Lawrence, 94, Wausau, died Monday November 12, 2012 at the Hospice House. She was born June 27, 1918, in Wausau, daughter of the late Stanley and Pearl (Witter) Derbick. On September 28, 1937, she married Elmer H. Lawrence in Belvidere, Ill. He preceded her in death June 17, 2000. Rubye's first love was her husband Elmer and a...
John L. Clemens
Nov 11, 2012
John "Jack" L. Clemens 68, Wausau, died Sunday, November 11, 2012 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born October 16, 1944 in Wausau, the son of Esther (Kufahl) Clemens of Wausau and the late George G. Clemens. In the 1960's, Jack was the lead singer for the band "Johnny and...
Vilas J. Platta
Nov 9, 2012
Vilas J. Platta, 81, Wausau, died Friday November 9, 2012, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 11, 1931, in Hatley, son of the late Ernest and Regina (King) Platta. On June 13, 1953, he married Patricia Suske at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. She survives. From 1952 until 1977 Vilas was Vice President at Citizens State Bank, Wausau...
Margaret A. Windorski
Nov 8, 2012
Margaret A. Windorski, 84, Wausau, died Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Hospice House, Wausau. She was born November 7, 1928 in Wausau, daughter of the late Leo and Helen (Frank) Cieciora. On February 15, 1947 she married Hubert Windorski at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on June 8, 2007. She was a homemaker who also...
Dorothy M. Gouchee Bogert
Nov 7, 2012
Dorothy M. Gouchee Bogert 96, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at Stone Crest in Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born June 27, 1916 in New Lisbon, Wis., daughter of the late Charles and Emma (Jones) Fobes. On January 22, 1943, she married Gilbert Gouchee in Wisconsin Rapids. He preceded her in...
Matthias F. Omelian
Nov 5, 2012
Matthias "Matt" Omelian 51, Athens died Monday, November 5, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 24, 1961 in Wausau, son of Frank and Genevieve (Allar) Omelian, Athens. On May 17, 1986 he married Kathleen Becker at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Milan. She survives. Matthias began driving milk truck for Marlin Kraus and then went to drive for...
Brigitte Knickelbein
Nov 4, 2012
Brigitte Knickelbein 86, Wausau, died Sunday, November 4, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born November 3, 1926 in Wittlich Krs. Trier, Germany, daughter of the late Max Sr. and Anni (Sartor) Krahnke. As a young girl, Brigitte and her family moved to Meisenheim, Germany, where she attended school. She...
Thomas W. Weyneth
Nov 2, 2012
Thomas "Tom" W. Weyneth 71, town of Texas, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 2, 2012. He was born July 10, 1941 in Wausau, son of the late Alexander and Beatrice (Bloom) Weyneth. On September 18, 1965, he married Janice Accola in Medford. She survives. Tom was a veteran of the United States Army...
Milton Lyle Weiler
Nov 2, 2012
Milton Lyle Weiler, age 71, died November 2, 2012 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield, surrounded by his family. Milt was born August 22, 1941 in Little Black, Wisconsin, to the late Helen (Lueck) Weiler and Nick Weiler. He grew up in Milwaukee, and graduated from Solomon Juneau High School. Milt was joined in marriage to his high school sweetheart Dianne...
Stella S. Zemke
Nov 2, 2012
Stella S. Zemke, 92, died Thursday November 1, 2012 at Wausau Manor. She was born January 11, 1920, in the town of Pine River, Lincoln County, daughter of the late Hubert and Sarah (Coulter) Schmid. On October 8, 1938, she married Elroy Zemke Sr. at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Hewitt. He preceded her in death. Stella and her husband...
Donald B. Brzezinski
Oct 31, 2012
Donald B. Brzezinski 72, Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2012, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, at his home from complications due to heart failure, diabetes and kidney failure. He was born on December 5, 1939 in Wausau, the son of Frank and Esther (Stankowski) Brzezinski. On November 10, 1962, he married Julianne C....
Rose A. Senoraske-Bunge
Oct 30, 2012
Rose A. Senoraske-Bunge, 90, Mosinee, died Tuesday, October 30, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Acorn Hills, Mosinee. She was born December 31, 1921 in Peplin, daughter of the late George and Anna (Panek) Dziak. In 1940 she married Florian Senoraske who preceded her in death in 1960. In 1961 she married Albert Bunge...
James A. Gwidt
Oct 29, 2012
James A. Gwidt, 77, Wausau, died Monday, October 29, 2012 under the care of Aseracare Hospice at Wausau Manor. He was born July 10, 1935 in Athens, son of the late John Sr. and Helen (Lake) Gwidt. On November 10, 1956 he married Sandra Auner in Wausau. She preceded him in death. Prior to James' retirement he worked as a...
