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.
Lorraine Veronica Karlen
Mar 21, 2012
Lorraine Veronica (Boser) Karlen, 93, of Marathon was called home to be with her heavenly family on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 surrounded by her family members. Lorraine was under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marathon Assisted Living Facility (formerly Allison House). She was born April 7, 1918, in the town of Wien, daughter of the...
Janet R. Huntington
Mar 21, 2012
Janet R. Huntington, 80, 3604 S. Mountain Road, Rib Mountain, died Wednesday March 21, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, after a fall at home on March 1, 2012. Janet was born February 26, 1932 in Wausau, daughter of the late Fred and Cecilia (Meuret) Doepke. On July 8, 1953, she married Bill Huntington. He preceded her in death on October...
Brittany Harris
Mar 20, 2012
Brittany "Brit" M. Harris, 18, Wausau, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born October 12, 1993 in Marshfield, daughter of William and Susan (Schill) Harris. Brittany attended Wausau West High School where she was a member of the Woman's Choir and had a general love for music. She enjoyed hanging out and talking non-stop...
David C. Bletsoe
Mar 19, 2012
David C. Bletsoe, 72 of Marathon, died peacefully Monday, March 19, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home after a brief but valiant fight with liver cancer. He was born October 15, 1939 in Prescott, son of the late Earl "Ken" and Ann (Stoffel) Bletsoe. David was a 1957 graduate of Columbus Catholic...
Roger Altenhofen
Mar 16, 2012
Roger Altenhofen, 79, of Marathon died Friday, March 16, 2012 at his home. Roger was born August 16, 1932 in Wausau to Jacob and Victoria (Kohlbeck) Altenhofen. He married Joan Pernsteiner on September 5, 1960 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford. He attended Marathon Schools and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marathon. Roger, along with Joan,...
Caroline C. Clarkowski
Mar 14, 2012
Caroline C. Clarkowski 81, Wausau died Wednesday March 14, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Cedar Ridge Elder Services, Schofield. She was born November 26, 1930 in Rosholt, daughter of the late Joseph and Suzanne (Zywicki) Stankowski. On August 30, 1969 she married Arnold Clarkowski at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her...
George Dell Geier
Mar 11, 2012
George Dell Geier 88, Wausau died unexpectedly Sunday March 11, 2012 at his home. He was born January 23, 1924 in Wausau, son of the late Walter and Grace (Callahan) Geier. On October 26, 1946 he married Marion Fell at Grace United Church of Christ, Wausau. She survives. George was a self employed builder and was also the owner of...
Margaret V. Kremsreiter
Mar 8, 2012
Margaret "Maggie" V. Kremsreiter 96, Athens, died Thursday, March 8, 2012 at Golden Living Center, Continental Manor, Abbotsford. She was born November 30, 1915 in Athens, daughter of the late Fred and Rose (Klawinski) Niewolny. On October 14, 1931 she married William Kremsreiter at St. John Catholic Church, Wuertzburg. He preceded her in death. Maggie farmed with her husband in...
Connie L. Meurett
Mar 6, 2012
Connie L. Meurett 49, Weston, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2012, surrounded by family and friends at Ministry Saint Claire's Hospital, Weston. She was born July 15, 1962 in Wausau, daughter of Gerald "Bud" and Shirley (Schulz) Kieckhaefer of Wausau. On September 1, 1984, she married Dean Meurett in Wausau. He survives. Forever a woman of action, Connie spent the...
Retha L. Burleson
Mar 5, 2012
Retha Lois (Dotson) Burleson was born in a sod house on a homestead in Baca County Colorado near the town of Richards on July 13, 1923. She passed away due to a stroke at Castle Rock, Colorado on March 5, 2012 at the age of 88. Her parents were Ivory Ernest Dotson and Iva Belle (Wiley) Dotson. Retha grew up...
Laverne M. Krautkramer
Mar 5, 2012
Laverne M. Krautkramer 73, Marathon, died Monday March 5, 2012 at her home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born March 17, 1938, in Marathon, daughter of the late Elroy and Amanda (Hornung) Kurtzweil. On May 1, 1957, she married Lyle Krautkramer at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He survives. Prior to their marriage,...
Virginia A. Hoff
Mar 4, 2012
Virginia A. Hoff 98, Wausau, died Sunday, March 4, 2012 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born March 3, 1914 in Athens, daughter of the late August and Margaret (Jess) Boehm. On June 30, 1938 she married Matthew Hoff in Athens. He preceded her in death on March 13, 1989. Virginia enjoyed...
Bette Mae Rausch Esselmann
Mar 3, 2012
Bette Mae Rausch-Esselmann 85, formerly of Athens, died Saturday March 3, 2012 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau, under the care of Ministry Home Hospice. She was born March 23, 1926, in Loyal, daughter of the late Alois and Eleanore (Hannan) Stange. On August 17, 1946, she married Lawrence Rausch at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He preceded her in death...
Junilla G. Kafka
Feb 29, 2012
Junilla G. Kafka, 86, of the Cady Home, Wausau, died Wednesday, February 29, 2012. She was born August 7, 1925 in the town of Emmet, daughter of the late John and Margaret (Michael) Kafka. In her younger years, Junilla enjoyed baking cookies at North Central Health Care Facilities and was proud to know all the recipes by heart. She loved...
Lorraine B. Windorski
Feb 26, 2012
Lorraine B. Windorski 86, Wausau, died Sunday, February 26, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born August 22, 1925 in Athens, daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Baskhuber) Neumann. On June 22, 1946 she married Ben Windorski who preceded her in death on February 10, 2004....
Dorothy T. Skrzypchak
Feb 25, 2012
Dorothy Theresa Skrzypchak, 87, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother peacefully passed to her eternal reward and home, reunited in happiness with her beloved husband, Johnny, on February 25, 2012. She was residing at North Central Health Care, Gardenside Crossing, in Wausau. Dorothy was born September 27, 1924 in Edgar, daughter of the late John and Gertrude (Hean) Kraimer....
Loretta E. Janas
Feb 24, 2012
Loretta E. Janas 94, Wausau, died Friday February 24, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 25, 1917, in Chicago, daughter of the late Nicholas and Catharine (Frey) Hengels. She married Walter J. Janas. He preceded her in death in 1972. Loretta was the definition of a homemaker and took great satisfaction in taking care of others. She...
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...
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