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.
Nila L. Roesler
Oct 27, 2012
Nila L. Roesler 91, Wausau died Saturday, October 27, 2012 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. She was born October 9, 1921 in Athens, daughter of the late George and Lillian (Marth) Hopperdietzel. Nila was a beautician at Fulton Street Beauty Salon for many years, a legal assistant at Bachhuber Law Office and also worked at the YMCA all...
Lois C. Mickelson
Oct 26, 2012
Lois C. Mickelson 67, Wausau, died Friday, October 26, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 11, 1944 in Sturgeon Bay, daughter of the late Clarence and Grace (Jenquin) LeRoy. On December 28, 1965, she married Theodore "Ted" Mickelson in Sturgeon Bay. He preceded her in death on September 9, 1996. For over 30 years, Lois worked as...
Bonnie C. Stauffer
Oct 22, 2012
Bonnie C. Stauffer 54, Athens died Monday, October 22, 2012 at her home after a 7 year battle with cancer. Bonnie and her husband Cliff operated Farmer Boy Produce in the town of Bern. Survivors include her husband Cliff, Athens, her parents, 8 children, 2 grandchildren, 1 daughter-in-law, 8 brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will...
Marvin M. Heil
Oct 20, 2012
Marvin M. Heil, 85, died Saturday, October 20, 2012 at his home. He was born February 24, 1927 in Marathon, son of the late Anton and Frances (Jansen) Heil. On September 29, 1948 he married Helen Szemborski at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. Marvin worked as a foreman for Babcock and Wilcox. After his retirement he enjoyed traveling with his...
Leona A. Buedding
Oct 19, 2012
Leona A. Buedding 88, Wausau, died Friday, October 19, 2012, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born January 21, 1924 in Wausau, daughter of the late Stanislaus and Mary (Skarwecki) Sowinski. On July 3, 1943, she married Wilbert Buedding in Wausau. He preceded her in death on November...
Valeria Raasch
Oct 16, 2012
Valeria Raasch, 93, Wausau, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 16, 2012. Her beautiful smile and sweet spirit will be missed by all who knew her. Valeria was born on February 24, 1919 in Radlow, Poland. At age 4, she accompanied her parents, Paul and Catherine Shepanik to America. She grew up in Mosinee, Wis. and graduated from Mosinee...
Deloris M. Brown
Oct 14, 2012
Deloris M. Brown 85, Wausau died Sunday, October 14, 2012 at Wausau Manor. She was born August 30, 1927 in Wausau, daughter of the late Anton and Leona (Salzman) Slagoski. On October 25, 1947 she married Clarence Brown in Wausau. He preceded her in death on June 10, 1987. Deloris was a housekeeper for various families in Wausau for many...
James W. Wirkus
Oct 14, 2012
James "Jim" W. Wirkus, 65, Loyal, died Sunday, October 14, 2012. He was born August 20, 1947 in Edgar, son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Meyer) Wirkus. On November 14, 1970 he married Gloria Wendt in Edgar. Jim served his country in the United States Marines. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, going to auctions and spending time at his...
Clarence O. Miessner
Oct 12, 2012
CLARENCE OTTO MIESSNER Clarence Miessner was called to his eternal rest on October 12, 2012. He was born August 24, 1921 in Rothiemay, Montana. His parents, Adolph and Emma (Hassebrock) were homesteaders. His family moved to the Athens Wisconsin area when he was a boy. On May 27, 1944, he married Florence Reissmann. They operated a dairy farm near Fenwood...
Cheryl A. Mijal
Oct 11, 2012
Cheryl "Sherry" Ann Mijal Good people leave big holes in others' lives when they pass. Sherry was truly one of those good people. Sherry always had a smile and greeting for others and could make new friends in under a minute with her warm, outgoing, vivacious personality. She drew people to her like a moth to a flame. But, Sherry...
Rebecca A. Karlen
Oct 10, 2012
Rebecca "Becky" A. Karlen, 52, Marathon, died October 10, 2012 as the result of a traffic accident. She was born April 5, 1960 in Wausau, daughter of Kathleen (Schabel) Blair and the late LaVerne Blair. On April 24, 1982 she married Patrick Karlen at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He survives. Becky worked as account manager at Wausau Papers. She...
Douglas G. Polaski
Oct 6, 2012
Douglas "Doug" G. Polaski 75, Hatley, died Saturday, October 6, 2012, under the care of AseraCare Hospice at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. He was born October 14, 1936 in Oshkosh, the son of Florence (Calkins) Polaski of Neenah and the late August Polaski. On August 19, 1960, he married Janet Kiedrowski in Hatley. She survives. Doug was a truck driver...
Winifred E. Nolan
Oct 6, 2012
Winifred "Winnie" E. Nolan 89, Wausau, died Saturday October 6, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born July 27, 1923 in Shoreditch, London, daughter of the late James and Rebecca (Jonas) Trowers. On September 6, 1944, she married James T. Nolan at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Braintree, England. He preceded her in death on July...
Glen R. Knetter
Oct 5, 2012
Glen R. Knetter 56, Edgar, died Friday, October 5, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 23, 1956 in Wausau, son of the late John and Martha (Brzezinski) Knetter. On June 20, 1975, he married Rebecca Bargender at St. John Catholic Church, Wuertzburg. She survives. Glen worked as a dairy farmer and devoted his life to his family...
Lenard M. Becker
Oct 4, 2012
Lenard M. Becker, 81, Athens, died Thursday, October 4, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 8, 1931 in the town of Halsey, son of the late Carl and Freida (Muenchow) Becker. On January 5, 1952 he married Anita Weiler at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She survives. Some of his many hobbies included reading, especially Westerns and...
James M. Hall
Oct 2, 2012
James M Hall, 62 of Marathon died Tuesday October 2, 2012 at his home. Survivors include his brothers, Mark (Gloria) Hall, Richard (Karen) Hall, one sister Nancy Hall, all of Marathon. He was also survived by 8 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Julius and Nora Hall. Private memorial mass for family will be held...
Dorothy B. Martin
Oct 1, 2012
Dorothy B. Martin, 95, Stevens Point, formerly of Marathon, died Monday, October 1, 2012 at the Portage County Health Care Center. She was born March 21, 1917 in Marathon, daughter of the late Ferdinand and Bertha (Braunel) Buchberger. On November 23, 1938, she married Clarence F. Martin at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death on January...
Joe R. Eis
Sep 29, 2012
Joe R. Eis, 79, Wausau, died Saturday, September 29, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 10, 1933 in Manhattan, Kansas, son of the late Paul and Hazel (Chilson) Eis. On June 7, 1963 he married Ann Warnick in Wausau. She survives. Joe served his country in both...
Sandra A. Williams
Sep 29, 2012
Sandra Williams 49, Schofield died Saturday September 29, 2012 at her home. Sandy worked at Grebe's in Wausau and also many local gas stations as a cashier. Sandy was a very fun loving person who loved to make people smile. She also lived life to its fullest potential. Survivors include her daughter, Krystle Williams, Wausau, her step father, Paul Parham,...
Terrance J. Krebsbach
Sep 28, 2012
Terrance "Terry" J. Krebsbach 63, Kronenwetter died Friday September 28, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 25, 1949 in Marshfield, son of the late Edmund and Marie (Dahlke) Krebsbach. On October 7, 1978 he married Jeanette Jalinske at the former St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. For more than 23 years Terry worked at Wausau Metals/Nanik...
