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.
Adeline M. Rochow
Sep 28, 2012
Adeline M. Rochow, 97, Wausau, passed away Friday September 28, 2012 at Harmony Assisted Living under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born August 24, 1915 in the Town of Cassel, daughter to the late Joseph and Anna (Dalski) Goldbach.On July 1, 1939 she married Clarence Rochow at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. They lived on...
Debra S. Bornfleth
Sep 24, 2012
Debra S. Bornfleth 60, Merrill died Monday, September 24, 2012 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at her home after an 11 year battle with cancer. She was born February 22, 1952 in Wausau daughter of Alice (Busko) Mohr, Merrill and the late Donald Mohr. On June 5, 1971 she married David Bornfleth in Merrill. He preceded her...
Donna M. Brewer
Sep 19, 2012
Donna M. Brewer, 69, Weston, died Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born August 10, 1943 in Brandon, Wisc. daughter of the late Steve and Anna (VandeKolk) VandeBrink. On March 19, 1960 she married Ronald Brewer at the Immanuel United Methodist Church, Ripon. He survives. Donna enjoyed reading, bird watching and flower gardening. She...
Byrdine E. Tessmer
Sep 18, 2012
Byrdine E. Tessmer 91, Wausau, died Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at her home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born July 18, 1921 in Kent, Wis., daughter of the late Samuel and Mary (Wisneski) Spear. She married Orville H. Tessmer in the town of Rib Falls. He preceded her in death on April 12,...
Margaret C. Meydem
Sep 12, 2012
Margaret Catherine Meydem, 92, Wausau, died Wednesday, September 12, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Manor. She was born October 7, 1919 in Town of Berlin, daughter of the late Robert and Pauline (Hoeft) Seefeld. In 1941 she married Willard Meydem in Dubuque, Iowa. He preceded her in death. Margaret worked at Eggers...
Marie L. Rauen
Sep 11, 2012
Marie L. Rauen 98, Edgar, died Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at Our House in Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born February 5, 1914 in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late Henry and Anna (Rothenberger) Karlen. On May 14, 1935, she married Myron Rauen at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Poniatowski....
Marie Katherine Remmel
Sep 9, 2012
Marie Katherine (Peters) Remmel After celebrating her 94th birthday, at Mount View Care Center, Marie began her eternal life September 9, 2012. Marie was born on a farm near Edgar to Andrew and Elseda (Fiereisen) Peters on September 8, 1918. She attended St. John the Baptist School in Edgar. As a teenager she did domestic house work for several families,...
Brett Quentin Ellingson
Sep 6, 2012
Brett Quentin Ellingson, 46, died unexpectedly at his home in Wausau on September 6, 2012. He was born August 3, 1966, in Burlington, son of Virginia (Meredith) Ellingson and the late James Ellingson. Brett graduated from Northwestern High School in Maple, Wisconsin in 1985. Survivors include his mother, Virginia, Plover; sister, Lara (Mike) Pagel and nieces Alyssa and Kristin of...
Rudolph Alexander Poeske
Sep 4, 2012
Beloved father and grandfather Rudolph Alexander Poeske, age 97, passed into eternal life at Aspirus Hospice House on September 4, 2012. Rudy was born in Wausau, on February 16, 1915 to Emil and Josephine (Stieber) Poeske. In 1935 Rudy married Lillian Goldbach at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon, and together, after the death of Lillian's parents in 1938 and 1940,...
James A. Christians
Sep 1, 2012
Christians, James Allen On Saturday, September 1, 2012, surrounded by his family, James A. Christians, 68, was called home to glory by Jesus Christ the Good Shepherd. Jim was born on July 4th, 1944 in Klemme, Iowa. The excitement over his birth was universal and accordingly his birthday was proclaimed a national holiday to be annually celebrated with fireworks and...
Myrval L. Russ
Aug 31, 2012
Myrval L. Russ 92, Schofield died Friday, August 31, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Cedar Ridge Elder Services, Schofield. He was born January 11, 1920 in Schofield, son of the late Herman and Ella (Buck) Russ. On September 20, 1941 he married Norma Eckles in Schofield. She preceded him in death on September...
Marlene L. Reimer
Aug 31, 2012
Marlene L. Reimer, 78, Marathon, died Friday August 31, 2012 at home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born February 20, 1934, in New Ulm, Minn., daughter of the late Bernard and Esther (Podratz) Bonderson. On August 30, 1952, she married Roland Reimer in Gaylord, Minn. He preceded her in death February 2, 2001....
Clayton M. Hilts
Aug 31, 2012
Clayton "Clay" M. Hilts, 71, of Edgar, peacefully went to be with his Lord, Friday, August 31, 2012 at home with his family after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born August 1, 1941, in Milwaukee, son of Milo and Mayme (Severi) Hilts. He was raised on a dairy farm in Jackson County. On June 5, 1965, he married...
Adelaide M. Kilian
Aug 28, 2012
Adelaide "Addie" M. Kilian, 90, Stevens Point, formerly of Wausau, died Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at Harmony Living Center of Stevens Point. She was born May 11, 1922 in the town of Emmet, daughter of the late Louis and Rose (Kamenick) Handrick. On February 23, 1946, she married Ralph F. Kilian in Wausau. He preceded her in death on October...
Jerome H. Stieber
Aug 28, 2012
Jerome H. (Jerry) Stieber, age 80, of Marathon died on August 28, 2012 at Aspirus Hospice House after a battle with Alzheimer's disease and its complications. Most people knew Jerry as the Pharmacist and owner of Stieber Drug Store located in downtown Marathon.. Jerry was born September 30, 1931 in Marathon to Anton and Augusta (Blume) Stieber. He met Mary...
Arlene A. Matis
Aug 26, 2012
Arlene Matis, 89, Wausau, was taken by angels on August 26, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Manor. She was born September 26, 1922 in Milan, daughter of the late Joe and Adela (Gribowski) Heindl. On November 15, 1941 she married Frank Matis who preceded her in death on January 10, 1987. Arlene...
Ramona R. Maaser
Aug 24, 2012
Ramona R. Maaser 80, Wausau, died Friday, August 24, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 27, 1932 in Wausau, daughter of the late Luis and Helen (Blashka) Van Sleet. On November 14, 1960, she married Robert Maaser in Madison. He preceded her in death on March 1, 1996. Ramona was a homemaker and enjoyed playing the organ....
Ellsworth D. Ringle
Aug 23, 2012
Ellsworth D. Ringle, 73, Edgar, died Thursday August 23, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 22, 1939, in Wausau, son of the late Herbert and Leona (Zank) Ringle. On July 20, 1976, he married Eleanora (Baumann) Jacob at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Edgar. She preceded him in death February 11, 2004. Prior to his retirement, Ellsworth was...
Robert Bergmann Jr
Aug 22, 2012
Robert "Bobby" R. Bergmann Jr. 64, Merrill, died Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison. He was born October 12, 1947 at the Taylor County Memorial Hospital in Medford, son of the late Robert Sr. and Joyce (Inez) Bergmann. On November 14, 1970, he married Ramona Armbrust in Merrill. She survives. Bobby was a...
Judith L. Chaignot
Aug 20, 2012
Judith "Judy" L. Chaignot 72, Wausau, died peacefully at her home surrounded by family and friends, on Monday, August 20, 2012, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born September 26, 1939 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Louis and Joyce (White) Major. On December 29, 1962 she married Duane Chaignot in Wausau. He preceded her in...
