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 E. Wisnewski
Feb 1, 2012
Lucille E. "Lucy" (Raymond) Wisnewski 84, Wausau, entered into eternal life with her family at her side on Weds. February 1, 2012 at Stonecrest Residence, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born April 13, 1927 in Colby, daughter of the late Henry and Edna (Laabs) Krueger. On December 22, 1945, she married Clyde F....
Armella M. Adams
Jan 31, 2012
Armella M. Adams, 85, Athens, was a loving wife, caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. Armella died peacefully at her home, as was her greatest wish, on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. She was born August 3, 1926 in Marathon and grew up in that area, daughter of the late John and Helen (Sailer) Rader. On November 13, 1943,...
Adolph Gruny Jr
Jan 29, 2012
Adolph "Junior" Gruny Jr. 82, Marathon, died Sunday, January 29, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born January 3, 1930 in Marathon, son of the late Adolph Sr. and Margaret (Gottung) Gruny. On August 8, 1969, he married Mildred "Milly" (Karlen) Lang in Marathon. She...
Arlene C. Klinger
Jan 23, 2012
Arlene C. Klinger 86, Wausau, died Monday, January 23, 2012 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born July 17, 1925 in Rib Falls, daughter of the late Julius and Mathilda (Hoffmann) Kraft. On October 27, 1943 she married Reuben Klinger at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, Rib Falls. He preceded her in death on August 28, 2007. Arlene...
Lillian P. Lutz
Jan 23, 2012
Lillian "Lynn" P. Lutz 88, Wausau, died Monday, January 23, 2012 at Fox River Assisted Living, Appleton. She was born March 25, 1923 in Stevens Point, daughter of the late Sylvester and Veronica (Bukowski) Zywicki. On September 13, 1952, she married Harold A. Lutz in Stevens Point. He preceded her in death on April 5, 1991. Her second marriage was...
Joseph Albrecht
Jan 22, 2012
Joseph Albrecht 98, of Athens, was called home to heaven on January 22, 2012. He was born in Halsey Township on the Albrecht family farm, on May 16, 1913 to the late Frank and Katerina Albrecht. On October 12, 1937 he married Rosella Schmitt at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wausau. They spent 72 years together and raised six daughters....
Paul Edwin Rieck M.D.
Jan 21, 2012
Paul Edwin Rieck M.D. 44, Rib Mountain, died Saturday, January 21, 2012. He was born December 8, 1967 in Huron, South Dakota, son of Dorothy (Spain) Paul and the late Edwin Paul Rieck. In 1985, Paul, at age 17 married Stephanie (Darnell). Paul joined the National Guard during his senior year in high school to provide for his family. He...
Shirley E. Ninneman
Jan 21, 2012
Shirley Elaine Ninneman Shirley Elaine Ninneman, 86, formerly of Wausau, peacefully entered into eternal life on January 21, 2012 at River Oaks, 11340 Cedarburg Rd., Mequon, Wisconsin where she was a resident. Shirley was born on October 29, 1925 in Wausau, Wisconsin to the late Frederick and Lydia (Krohn) Poeske. Shirley married Marvin E. Ninneman on June 8th, 1946 upon...
Lydia A. Krueger
Jan 21, 2012
Lydia A. Krueger 95, Wausau formerly of Rib Falls, died Saturday, January 21, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Manor. She was born October 30, 1916 in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late Joseph and Ida (Nagel) Hoffman. On June 12, 1937 she married Marvin Krueger at St. John Ev....
Jack E. Carlson
Jan 21, 2012
Jack E. Carlson 63, Wausau, died Saturday January 21, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 27, 1948 in Wausau, son of the late Stanley and Sue (Dodge) Carlson. On December 11, 1971, he married Diane Stachovak in Wausau. She survives. He was a veteran of the Viet Nam War serving in the US Army and was a...
Edwina M. Garski
Jan 20, 2012
Edwina M. Garski On Friday January 20, 2012, the angels came to take mom to her heavenly home. She was born May 20, 1915, in Unity, daughter of the late John and Edna (Holmes) Oleson. She married Emil H. Garski at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death December 28, 1971. Edwina was a homemaker and enjoyed...
Ann L. Traska
Jan 20, 2012
Ann L. Traska 88, formerly of Wausau, died Friday January 20, 2012 at University Hospital, Madison. She was born August 19, 1923, in Aniwa, daughter of the late Frank and Barbara (Resch) Sippl. On June 26, 1952 she married Wilfred Traska at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death. Ann had been employed at the Wagon Wheel...
Caroline I. Narloch
Jan 18, 2012
CAROLINE I. NARLOCH 100, Wausau, died Weds. January 18, 2012 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. Caroline was born May 8, 1911 in Cassel, daughter of the late John and Mary (Gorski) Koppa. Caroline married Felix Kropidlowski in 1931. He preceded her in death in 1948. In 1970 she married Harry Narloch. He preceded her in death in...
Anthony S. Fox
Jan 17, 2012
Anthony S. Fox, 67, of Wausau, WI passed away on January, 17, 2012 at his favorite place, on the beach in La Ventana, Baja, Mexico after a great day of windsurfing. Tony is survived by Sandra (Sherfinski) Fox, his wife of 46 years; three children: Sabina (James) Fox-Stephens, Rosemont, MN; Brian (Tracie) Fox, Lakeville, MN; and Tony Fox, Madison, WI;...
Emil B. Reissmann
Jan 17, 2012
Emil B. Reissmann 88, Wausau, died Tuesday January 17, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born February 13, 1923, in Wausau, son of the late Emil and Emma (Kuckherman) Reissmann. On June 8, 1946, he married Ruth Irick in Wausau. She survives. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army...
John A. Lotharius
Jan 17, 2012
John A. Lotharius 72, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at his home. He was born September 9, 1939 in Rhinelander, son of the late Frank and Genevieve (Collins) Lotharius. On December 31, 1960, he married Kathleen A. Lotharius at The Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. She preceded him in death on December 1, 2003. His second...
Adria M. Schultz
Jan 16, 2012
Adria M. Schultz 63, Barefoot Bay, Fla., formerly of Wausau, died Monday, January 16, 2012 in West Palm Beach, Florida. She was born September 1, 1948 in Wausau, daughter of Emily (Kundo) Boneck and the late Walter Boneck. Adria cherished the time spent with her family. Her goal in life was the happiness of her grandchildren. She was also an...
Shirley Griesmer
Jan 13, 2012
Shirley Jean Griesmer, 85, Wausau, died Friday, January 13, 2012 at Kennedy Park, Schofield with family by her side. Shirley was born Oct 17, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late David and Ethel (Fox) Landsman. Shirley married George J Frankel on June 22, 1948, in Chicago Illinois. They later divorced. She married Clarence Griesmer on September 30, 1983 in...
Evelyn E. Stremer
Jan 13, 2012
Evelyn E. Stremer 97, a lifelong resident of Athens, died January 13, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born June 28, 1914 in the town of Johnson, daughter of the late Fred and Angeline (Klenka) Bahr. On June 28, 1941 she married Edmund "Lefty" Stremer in Athens....
Marjorie Froom
Jan 10, 2012
Marjorie "Marge" Froom Age 88, of Wausau, died peacefully with her son and best friend Judy Peterson at her side on January 10, 2012. Marge spent the last three years of her life at Our House Memory Care in Wausau under the loving care of their staff and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Marge was born May 21, 1923...
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