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.
Irma E. Burmeister
Jun 30, 2012
Irma E. Burmeister 87, Marathon, died Saturday, June 30, 2012 at her home. She was born September 4, 1924 in Marathon County, daugter of the late Elmer and Ellen (Pankonien) Thurs. On December 19, 1942, she married Elmer Burmeister in the town of Berlin. He preceded her in death on January 22, 1970. For many years, Irma farmed with her...
Ronald B. Krause
Jun 30, 2012
Ronald B. Krause, 67, Chippewa Falls, a former Athens resident, died Saturday June 30, 2012 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire. He was born July 15, 1944, in Racine, son of the late Clarence and Henrietta (Stubner) Krause. Prior to his retirement, Ronald was a longtime employee of the Wausau Music Center. Among his favorite things to do were fishing...
Arnold Schroeder
Jun 28, 2012
Arnold E. Schroeder, 87, Athens, died Thursday June 28, 2012 at Northside Elder Estates, Stratford. He was born April 21, 1925, in the town of Bern, son of the late Emil and Helen (Klein) Schroeder. A lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens, Arnold was baptized there on May 17, 1925, confirmed May 28, 1939. On September 27, 1952, he...
Beverly A. Bethke
Jun 28, 2012
Beverly A. Bethke 86, Wausau, died Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Mount View Care Center, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, with her family by her side. She was born February 27, 1926 in Loyal, Wis., daughter of the late Harold and Loretta (Ratelle) Tucker. In her younger years, Beverly worked as a telephone operator in...
Robert Gorski
Jun 27, 2012
Robert Gorski, 82, Kenosha, died Weds. June 27, 2012 at the Claridge House, Kenosha. He was born May 8, 1930, in Bevent, son of the late Alex and Esther (Kostka) Gorski. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy on December 29, 1999. He was a veteran of the US Army serving in the Korean War and was a...
Althea M. Hughes
Jun 27, 2012
Althea M. Hughes 94, Wausau, died Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born December 17, 1917 in Wausau, daughter of the late Carl and Augusta (MacCormick) Carlson. On October 25, 1944, she married Miles T. Hughes at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on January 9, 1996. Althea was a...
Ruth M. Becker
Jun 26, 2012
Ruth M. Becker 91, Wausau died Tuesday June 26, 2012 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 26, 1920 in Peoria, Illinois daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Kenney) DeBolt. On August 21, 1943 she married Bernard Becker in Chicago. He preceded her in death on January 20, 2000....
Mary Ann Luedtke
Jun 25, 2012
Mary Ann Luedtke 72, Wausau, died Monday, June 25, 2012 at Care Partners of Weston, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born March 18, 1940 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy (Dahm) Kesy. Mary Ann was a cook at Chapter Two, Wausau. Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed bowling, crocheting, gardening, ceramics and...
Valeria A. Olson
Jun 23, 2012
Valeria Anna Olson, 81, of Rothschild, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 23, 2012, at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born December 7, 1930, in Town of Cassel to the late Anton and Anna (Bargender) Skrzypchak. Val attended Marathon High School where she participated in the Glee Club and Cheerleading. Following graduation she worked at the former St. Mary's...
Paul T. Locher
Jun 23, 2012
Paul T. Locher, 49, Kronenwetter, died Saturday June 23, 2012, during a day of fishing on the Big Eau Plaine Reservoir. He was born February 5, 1963, in Cook County, Illinois, son of Yolanda (Zussa) Locher, Weston and the late James Edward Locher. Paul recently retired as manager of the snowmobile salvage department of Yaeger Auto Salvage. He possessed a...
Maxine M. Steinke
Jun 23, 2012
Maxine "Micky" Steinke 73, Wausau, died Saturday June 23, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, surrounded by her family. She was born May 7, 1939, in Fish Creek, daughter of the late William and Regina (Guralski) Meyer. On August 4, 1962, she married Leonard Steinke at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Maxine was a 1957 graduate of Newman...
Karen J. Sahr
Jun 20, 2012
Karen J. Sahr 62, town of Texas, died Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at her home. She was born November 8, 1949 in Wausau, the daughter of Helen (Hughes) Goetsch and the late Ervin Goetsch. On December 2, 1967, she married John Sahr in Wausau. He survives. Among her many interests, Karen enjoyed flower gardening and being a homemaker. She loved...
James J. Lorence
Jun 19, 2012
James J. Lorence, 74, Wausau, died Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born November 18, 1937 in Racine, son of the late Leonard F. and Ruth (Parmenter) Lorence. On August 20, 1960 he married Donna Nyiri in Racine. She survives. James was a Professor of History in the University of Wisconsin Colleges for 35...
Alice E. Westberg
Jun 15, 2012
Alice E. Westberg, 85, Wausau, died Friday June 15, 2012 at Rennes She was born December 10, 1926, in Wausau, daughter of the late Walter and Bertha (Winter) Tress. On October 16, 1948, she married Melvin Westberg. He preceded her in death. Alice enjoyed feeding and watching birds, flowers gardening, and having coffee with friends and relatives. The holidays were...
Arline A. Augustine
Jun 15, 2012
Arline Augusta Augustine In his inifinite wisdom the Lord has called to his eternal home the soul of our departed Christian sister, Arline Augustine, on June 15, 2012 at the age of 100 years and 4 months. Arline was born February 16, 1912, in a log house in the town of Halsey to Emil and Anna (Schneider) Auner. She received...
Agnes C. Springer
Jun 14, 2012
Agnes Springer, 96, of Wausau passed into transition on June 14th, 2012 at Walnut Grove under the comfort and care of the assisted living home staff and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Born November 18, 1915 in Peoria, Illinois to the late Reinhard and Louise (Volz) Boehle. She was preceded in death by husband, George Springer, and siblings: Rhinehard...
Cindy (Telschow) Totzke
Jun 13, 2012
Cindy (Telschow) Totzke 54, Kronenwetter, died Weds. June 13, 2012 at Aspirus Hospice House. She was born January 16, 1958, in Marshfield, daughter of June (Woldt) Telschow and the late Donald Telschow. Among her favorite things to do, Cindy enjoyed cuddling with her dogs, knitting, gardening, puzzles and fishing. Survivors include her significant other, Bruce Bremer, Kronenwetter, Mother, June Umnus,...
Catherine Gassner
Jun 13, 2012
Catherine "Katie" Gassner 77, Wausau, died Weds. June 13, 2012 at her home. She was born February 10, 1935, in Marathon, daughter of the late Jacob and Victoria (Kohlbeck) Altenhofen. On May 21, 1958, she married Lawrence Gassner in Marathon. He survives. After high school, Katie worked as a secretary with the Marathon County Highway Department. For many years, she...
Shirley L. Thurs
Jun 12, 2012
Shirley L. Thurs 73, Athens died Tuesday, June 12, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 27, 1938 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Paul and Erna (Lodholz) Wilde. On April 25, 1959 she married Elgart Thurs at Our Savior Lutheran...
Edna M. Boerke
Jun 10, 2012
Edna M. Boerke 95, Wausau, died Sunday, June 10, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Sylvan Crossing, Wausau. She was born November 7, 1916 in Wausau, daughter of the late Hilmer and Odila (Kieffer) Boerke. Edna worked at Wilson Hurd for 46 years. As a young lady she played the organ, and took many...
