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.
Rosemary Conrad
Jul 26, 2012
Rosemary Conrad 86, Wausau, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2012 in Minnesota. She was born November 11, 1925 to the late Cecelia and Henry Dreyer. In 1948, Rosemary graduated from Wausau High School and then obtained a position at the Brokaw Paper Mill, where she met her husband, Warren. After they were married, she became a homemaker. Later in...
Dorothy Anna Rekowski
Jul 22, 2012
Dorothy Anna Rekowski, age 82, died Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a long-term illness. She was born on June 24, 1930 as the 11th of 12 children of Joseph and Margaret (Yeromin) Dawiedczyk of Peplin, Wis. In 1948, Dorothy was introduced to Anthony Rekowski at a wedding. The two later wed on July 25, 1951 and...
Melvin R. Lang
Jul 21, 2012
Melvin R. Lang, 87, Wausau, died Saturday July 21, 2012 at Our House Assisted Living. He was born July 12, 1925 in Wausau, son of the late John and Anna (Stieber) Lang. On July 15, 1950, he married Betty Beilke at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Melvin was a veteran of the US Army. Prior to his retirement,...
Eugene F. Wichlacz
Jul 20, 2012
Eugene F. Wichlacz 80, Wausau, died Friday, July 20, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 1, 1932 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Anton and Lucille (Kordus) Wichlacz. On September 20, 1952, he married Shirley L. Mattson in Pine City, Minnesota. She survives. Eugene was a veteran of the United States Army and served...
Kathleen Marie Martin
Jul 19, 2012
On Angels Wings Kathleen Marie (Boehm) Martin 1953-2012 In the company of family and friends Kathleen (Kathy) died after a 5 A½ year courageous battle with breast cancer on Thursday July 19, 2012. She will be deeply missed. Kathy was born April 18, 1953 to Mark P. and Joan Boehm. Her childhood was spent in the Mosinee/Halder area. In High...
Lawrence J. Narloch
Jul 19, 2012
Lawrence J. Narloch, 89, Wausau, died Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Applegate Terrace, Wausau. He was born July 28, 1922 in Bevent, son of the late Leon and Mathilda (Levandowski) Narloch. On July 22, 1950 he married Alice Bloom in Wausau. She preceded him in death on January 11, 1985. Lawrence served in the United States Army during World War...
Michael D. Cohen
Jul 14, 2012
Michael D. Cohen 59, of Skandia, Mich., died July 14, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident that occurred on July 4, 2012. He was born August 17, 1952 in Detroit, the son of Louis Cohen and the late Florence (Markowitz) Cohen. On June 20, 1986, he married Linda Batiste in Marquette, Michigan. Michael was...
Billie Allen Schmoldt
Jul 11, 2012
Billie Allen (B.A.) Schmoldt, 66, Weston, passed away on July 11, 2012 at home. He was born on October 3, 1945 to the late Allen and Merle (Norenberg) Schmoldt of Iron Ridge, WI. He married Marilyn Schmidt on July 31, 1965 in Beaver Dam, WI. She preceded him in death. On August 25, 1969 he married Sandra Reilly in Wautoma....
Clayton Frederick Radtke
Jul 10, 2012
Clayton Frederick Radtke, 93, Schofield, died Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born May 9, 1919 in Stratford, son of the late Otto and Meta (Lillge) Radtke. On October 5, 1946 he married Roselyn Smith in Wausau. She survives. Clayton attended and graduated from Tomahawk High School. He served his country in the United...
James D. Hirsch
Jul 10, 2012
James "Jim" D. Hirsch 77, Wausau, died Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, Wisconsin. He was born June 28, 1935 in Wausau, son of the late Anton and Helen (Gorski) Hirsch. Jim was a veteran of the United States Navy and served during the Korean War. For many years, he was employed as a plumbing...
Martin E. Krall
Jul 9, 2012
Martin E. Krall 87, Weston died Monday, July 9, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. He was born July 2, 1925 in Hogarty, son of the late Frank and Frances (Kreamer) Krall. On August 11, 1948 he married MaryAnn Dolezal in Antigo. She preceded him in death...
Michael A. Mroczenski
Jul 9, 2012
Michael A. Mroczenski, 90, Edgar, died Monday, July 9, 2012 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at his home. He was born September 20, 1921 in the town of Rib Falls, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Hart) Mroczenski. In 1944 he married Verna Ellenbecker in Edgar. She survives. Mike farmed in the town of Cassel for...
Clifford P. Kolpack
Jul 7, 2012
Clifford P. Kolpack 93, Wausau formerly of Edgar died Saturday July 7, 2012 at Wausau Manor. He was born November 23, 1918 in Marathon County, son of the late Harry and Helen (Hapke) Kolpack. Cliff was a life long member of St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, town of Rib Falls. On June 10, 1943 he married Pearl Grendel at St....
Elmer G. France
Jul 7, 2012
Elmer G. France, 86, Rothschild, died Saturday July 7, 2012 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born November 13, 1925, in Elk Point, South Dakota, son of the late John E. and Eleanor (Pecha) France. On August 13, 1949, he married Lucille Dawn Zank at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death February 23, 1966. He...
Norma B. Vetter
Jul 6, 2012
Norma B. Vetter 95, Rothschild died Friday July 6, 2012 at her home. She was born August 4, 1916 in the town of Auburndale, daughter of the late Joseph and Edna (Wachtl) Baur. On September 1, 1941 she married Fred Vetter at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder. He preceded her in death on December 22, 2007. Norma enjoyed fishing, hiking,...
Joan I. Smith
Jul 6, 2012
Athens resident Joan Irene Smith lived a rewarding life which included a fulfilling career, energetic participation in organizations and hobbies and many laughs with family and friends. Joan attended St. Anthony's Elementary School and Holy Cross High School. She received her Bachelor's Degree at Stout Institute. Joan was a dedicated teacher both in her personal and professional life. She served...
Judith A. Morse
Jul 5, 2012
Judith "Judi" A. Morse, 70, Athens, died Thursday, July 5, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. She was born February 23, 1942 in Edgar, daughter of the late Norville and Marian (Shanks) Justmann. On June 11, 1960, she married Sanford Morse in Edgar. He survives. Judi farmed on the family homestead in the town of Rietbrock for 32 years and...
Peter Lakus
Jul 3, 2012
Peter Lakus, 92, Wausau, died Tuesday July 3, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 21, 1920, in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late John and Anastasia (Wostevaite) Leikus. On October 30, 1948, he married Agnes Fochs at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. She preceded him in death May 10, 1994. Prior to his marriage, Peter farmed with...
Mildred A. Wadinski
Jul 3, 2012
Mildred "Mickey" Wadinski 81, Wausau, died Tuesday July 3, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 29, 1930 in Rhinelander, daughter of the late Edward and Gladys (Henry) Mykleby. On April 30, 1955, she married James Wadinski Sr. at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. He survives. Mickey worked at J.C. Penny's and the former Wausau Insurance Company. Among...
Edith M. Mehre
Jul 2, 2012
Edith M. Mehre 81, Wausau died Monday, July 2, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. She was born October 2, 1930 in Park Falls, daughter of the late Alphonse and Katherine (Folgert) Heitkemper. On March 17, 1956 she married Fred Mehre in Crown Point, Indiana. Edith worked at...
