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.
Lucille B. Rauen
Feb 23, 2012
Lucille B. Rauen 75, Weston, died Thursday February 23, 2012 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston, surrounded by her family. She was born January 31, 1937, in Poniatowski, daughter of the late Vincent and Catherine (Feltzkowski) Writz. On August 17, 1957, she married Norbert Rauen at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He survives. Lucille was a homemaker and through the years...
Tyrone J. Rennicke
Feb 22, 2012
Tyrone "Ty" J. Rennicke 71, Wausau died Wednesday February 22, 2012 at Wausau Manor. He was born April 5, 1940 in Cedarburg, son of the late Henry and Marie (Krause) Rennicke. On September 26, 1964 he married Mary Kreuzer in Cedarburg. She survives. Ty managed the Wausau Branch of E.F. Hutton for many years. Listening to classical music and hunting...
Patricia A. Belanger
Feb 22, 2012
Patricia A. Belanger 67, Wausau, died Weds. February 22, 2012, at Sylvan Crossings, Wausau. She was born September 5, 1944, in Edgar, daughter of the late John and Emma (Lingel) Dahlke. On May 7, 1966, she married Dennis A. Belanger in Edgar. He preceded her in death February 17, 2010. Prior to her retirement, Patricia had been employed in maintenance...
Germaine Mary Mason
Feb 21, 2012
Germaine M. Mason 91, Marathon, died February 21, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Germaine was born May 8, 1920 in Marathon, daughter of the late Joseph and Clara (Sauter) Knoeck. She graduated from Marathon High School in 1938, playing on the girls basketball team that went to state...
Sylvester F. Holbach
Feb 20, 2012
Sylvester F. Holbach 87, Weston died Monday, February 20, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Rennes Rehabilitation Center, Weston. He was born September 30, 1924 in Athens, son of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth (Schreiner) Holbach. On April 30, 1946 he married Margaret Adams in Wausau. She survives. Sylvester was an auto mechanic at...
Rudy J. Weisenberger Sr
Feb 18, 2012
Rudolph "Rudy" Weisenberger Sr. 84, Marathon died Saturday, February 18, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. He was born June 21, 1927 in the Village of Marathon, son of the late Anton and Frances (Dalske) Weisenberger. They lived on the family farm near Marathon City and Rudy was the only...
James Brzezinski
Feb 17, 2012
James Brzezinski 67, Wausau, died Friday February 17, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born September 16, 1944 in Wausau, son of the late Barney L. and Matilda (Dombeck) Brzezinski. Jim had been employed with the Marathon County EACH Program. He enjoyed collecting different lapel buttons and watching sports...
Mark D. Reich
Feb 16, 2012
Mark D. Reich 40, Weston died Thursday February 16, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born July 20, 1971 in Wausau son of Ann (Wenzel) Reich, Weston and the late Ronald "Butch" Reich. Mark worked at Federal Mogul for more than 8 years and also managed Double 55 Sports Bar in Weston for many years as well. Some...
Vilas B. Sonntag
Feb 16, 2012
Vilas B. Sonntag 85, Schofield, died Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. He was born December 20, 1926 in Ringle, son of the late Henry and Dominica (Yach) Sonntag. On June 5, 1948, he married Sally Czech at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, Bevent. She survives. Vilas was a veteran of the United States Navy...
Edna Salzman
Feb 13, 2012
Edna Salzman 97, Wausau, died Monday, February 13, 2012 at Wausau Manor under the care of Aseracare Hospice. She was born October 19, 1914 in Rib Falls, daughter of the late Frank and Martha (Matthiae) Hanke. On July 6, 1935 she married Anton Salzman who preceded her in death. Edna was very active at her church as a member of...
Jim Schlaefer
Feb 12, 2012
Jim "Poppi" Schlaefer 59, Wausau, died Sunday, February 12, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born July 15, 1952 in Wausau, son of the late John B. and Helen (Ziebell) Schlaefer. Jim was proud to have served in the United States Army Reserves, 376 Finance...
Marina Hoefler-Augustine
Feb 12, 2012
Marina Hoefler-Augustine 43, Athens died Sunday, February 12, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. She was born August 12, 1968 in Eberbach, Germany daughter of Werner and Waltraud (Haas) Hoefler. On December 17, 1992 she married Edward Augustine in Wausau. He survives. Marina was a homemaker. She enjoyed doing the daily chores at their hobby farm in Athens, fishing, hunting,...
Ann L. Wendorf
Feb 11, 2012
Ann L. Wendorf 77, Marathon, died Saturday February 11, 2012 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born August 21, 1934, in Mosinee, daughter of the late John and Gertrude (Kronenwetter) Kujawa. On February 27, 1954, she married Dale D. Wendorf in Wausau. He survives. Ann was a homemaker...
Jeanne Marie Russ
Feb 10, 2012
Jeanne Marie Russ, 61, Mosinee, died Friday, February 10, 2012 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 5, 1950 in Wisconsin Rapids, daughter of the late Elwood and Betty (Kawalske) Smith. On August 23, 1969, she married Kenneth Russ in Rhinelander. He survives. In Ken's words: " I know of no one...
James P. Dejong
Feb 10, 2012
James "Jim" P. DeJong 58, town of Hewitt, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2012 in the Palliative Care Unit at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by his family after a courageous two year battle with cancer. He was born August 1, 1953 in Wausau , son of the late Peter and Florence (Madden) DeJong. Jim was a lifelong resident...
Vivian K. Ockenfels
Feb 9, 2012
Vivian K. Ockenfels 91, Wausau, Wis., formerly of Currie, Minn., died Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born February 26, 1920 in Currie, daughter of the late Hans and Camilla (Reiersen) Johnson. On June 23, 1941, she married Joseph Ockenfels in Currie. He preceded her in death in 1980. Vivian was a member of...
Houa Her
Feb 7, 2012
Houa Her 89, Wausau, died Tuesday, February 7, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at North Central Health Care, Wausau. She was born January 7, 1923 in Laos, daughter of the late Song Mang Her and Bla Vang and wife of the late Lateng Thao. Survivors include, one son, Zang Dang Thao (Yer Y. Thao);...
Chris R. Geier
Feb 7, 2012
Chris R. Geier 55, Merrill died Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at his home. He was born October 2, 1956 in Wausau son of Robert Geier and Nancy (Brendemuehl) Smazal. Chris worked at Timeline in Merrill for more than 15 years, drove school bus in Wausau and also drove milk truck in rural Merrill and Wausau. He also managed the Red...
James R. Knoeck
Feb 5, 2012
James R. Knoeck 58, Marathon died Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 22, 1953 in Wausau, son of Laurell and Lorraine (Schreiber) Knoeck. He married Joanne Vondrasek in Wausau. She survives. Jim was a loving husband. He was the owner and operator of Knoeck Inc. in Wausau, WI. He...
Steve A. Lepak
Feb 3, 2012
Steve A. Lepak 54, Wausau, died Friday February 3, 2012 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston, under the care of Ministry Home Hospice. He was born March 24, 1957, in Wausau, son of Daniel C. Lepak, Wausau and the late Marie (Carr) Lepak. Steve had been employed for over 20 years as an engineer with the former Wausau...
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