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.
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...
Vincent F. Murphy
Jun 7, 2012
Vincent F. Murphy 94, Wausau passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012 at the Hospice House, Wausau. He was born May 14, 1918 in Fairfield, New York, son of the late Dennis and Katherine (Reardon) Murphy. On June 1, 1946 he married Sadie Myrda in Utica, New York. She preceded him in death. Vincent was a dairy farmer and enjoyed hunting,...
Tim Loren Helding
Jun 5, 2012
Tim Loren Helding 76, Edgar, formerly of Rib Falls, died Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 20, 1936 in Racine, son of the late Fred and LaVerne (Bush) Helding. On June 28, 1958, he married Rita Grummel of Chicago. She survives. Tim was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United State...
Elizabeth Seubert
Jun 5, 2012
Elizabeth "Betty" J. Seubert 81, Marathon, died Tuesday, June 5, 2012 in her home under the care of her family with the support of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born February 16, 1931 in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Matysik) Bonin. On August 7, 1956, she married Alexius "Lefty" Seubert at...
Cecelia C. Schara
Jun 4, 2012
Cecelia C. Schara 88, died Monday, June 4, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born September 12, 1923 in Marathon, daughter of the late Thomas and Rose (Kocik) Stubinski. On April 29, 1944 she married Roman Schara at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. He preceded...
Bernard A. Klinger
Jun 1, 2012
Bernard A. Klinger 89, Wausau, died Friday, June 1, 2012 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born March 23, 1923 in Rocky Ridge, Wis., son of the late John and Anne (Franc) Klinger. On May 20, 1944, he married Regina Czechowicz at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on November 16, 1996. Bernard was...
Pearl C. Otto
May 30, 2012
Pearl C. Otto, 94, Weston, died Wednesday, May 30, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born December 12, 1917 in Brokaw, daughter of the late Alvina (Baumann) and John Eiter. John died at a young age and Alvina married George Feck who helped raise Pearl....
Helen M. Walters
May 27, 2012
Helen M. Walters, 82, of the town of Texas, died Sunday May 27, 2012 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born February 7, 1930, in Antigo, daughter of the late Glen and Margaret (Schisel) Thorn. On December 4, 1948, she married Frank V. Walters in Dubuque, Iowa. He preceded her in death January 20, 2007. Prior to her retirement,...
Robert J. Blair
May 24, 2012
Robert "Rob" J. Blair 53, Wausau died Thursday, May 24, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau. He was born January 31, 1959 in Wausau, son of the late Charles and Roberta (Spiecher) Blair. On January 8, 1983 he married Susan Dunbar at St. John Lutheran Church, Phillips. She survives. For more...
Tammy L. Gass
May 23, 2012
Tammy L. Gass, 44, Wausau, died May 23, 2012 as the result of a biking accident. She was born December 23, 1967 in Wausau, daughter of Pat and Delphine (Cherek) Marceille. On June 1, 1996 she married Gregg Bednorski at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on September 18, 2008. On January 19, 2012 she married...
Clarence R. Wagner
May 22, 2012
Clarence Raymond Wagner, age 82, of Wausau, passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 at home. He was born March 7, 1930 in Wausau to the late Andrew and Mary Wagner. He married Alice (Vetter) Wagner on June 14, 1958 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marathon. Clarence led a full and joyful life. While a student at Wausau Senior High,...
Carl H. Toelle
May 22, 2012
Carl H. Toelle 52, Beaver Dam, formerly of Wausau, died Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at the Golden Living Center, Beaver Dam. He was born May 27, 1959 in Wausau, to George Toelle and Luana (Weizenicker) Schroeter. Carl was a graduate of Wausau High School. He was employed at Wausau Homes Transportation, Wausau and Kreilkamp Trucking Company in Allenton, Wis. Carl...
Kathryn E. Duskey
May 22, 2012
Kathryn E. Duskey, 96, Wausau, died Tuesday May 22, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 8, 1915, in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Eva Duskey. Kathryn was a homemaker. Survivors include one sister, Mary Alice Hoeper, Minocqua, other relatives and friends. The funeral mass will be celebrated at 12:10 p.m. Weds. May 30, 2012 at...
Roy S. Oleson
May 21, 2012
Roy "Ole" S. Oleson 88, Wausau, died Monday, May 21, 2012 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. He was born September 8, 1923 in Unity, Wis., son of the late John and Edna (Holmes) Oleson. On January 24, 1948, he married Geraldine Rogalla in Cresco, Iowa. She preceded him in death in 2007. Roy worked as a millwright at the former...
Delores K. Burgoyne
May 12, 2012
Delores K. Burgoyne, 75, formerly of Schofield, left her earthly struggles to be at peace in God's hands on Saturday May 12, 2012 with her family at her side. She was born February 5, 1937, in Wausau, daughter of the late Theodore and Eleanor (Gavin) Fierek. In 1955, she married Elroy Burgoyne at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. He preceded...
Harvey D. Luetschwager
May 12, 2012
Harvey Luetschwager, 83, passed away Saturday May 12, 2012 at his home, surrounded by a few close family members. Harvey was born November 10, 1928 to the late Harvey & Pearl (Helke) Luetschwager. He was born and raised on a farm in the town of Wausau. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1947 and was drafted and served in...
Donald J. Falkowski
May 12, 2012
Donald J. Falkowski 77, Ringle died Saturday May 12, 2012 at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter. He was born March 19, 1935 in Hatley, son of the late Alex and Harriet (Obremski) Falkowski. On May 31, 1958 he married Carol Handrick in Stratford. She preceded him in death on March 19, 1998. For more than 48 years Don worked at Marathon...
Thomas C. Lattimer
May 9, 2012
Thomas C. Lattimer, 75, Wausau, died Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Howard Young Medical Center, Woodruff, after an enjoyable day fishing with good friends. He was born July 16, 1936 in Wausau, son of the late Edwin H. and Beata (Sell) Lattimer. On August 5, 1961, he married Barbara Gripentrog at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. Tom was a 1954...
Reinhart P. Wiese
May 7, 2012
Reinhart P. Wiese 89, Wausau formerly of Athens died Monday May 7, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wellington Place, Rib Mountain. He was born October 3, 1922 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Ewald and Louise (Feleske). On September 20, 1950 he married Mildred Schmidt at St. Mary Catholic Church,...
Anthony Essex
May 5, 2012
Anthony "Jack" Essex, 71, passed away May 5, 2012, at his home in Wausau, WI, of a heart attack. He was born June 29, 1940, the son of John M. and Helen (Inda) Essex in the town of Bevent. He was married to Mary (Rozmenoski) on September 3, 1960, in Bevent. Jack was a devoted husband, loving father, and adoring...
