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.
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...
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...