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.
Edward J. Kraimer
Dec 7, 2011
Edward Kraimer Sr. 78, Wausau, departed this world on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with strength and dignity, surrounded by his family, after an ongoing battle with Parkinson's disease. Edward was born August 5, 1933 in Wausau, son of the late August and Agnes (Schmitz) Kraimer. On November 3, 1956 he married Corrine A. DeLonay at St....
Edwin P. Szuminski
Dec 7, 2011
Edwin P. Szuminski 78, Marathon, died Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. He was born August 23, 1933 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Frank and Helen (Gajewski) Szuminski. On October 3, 1959 he married Joyce Kienbaum at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. She survives. Edwin and Joyce just recently...
Norbert P. Eberhardy
Dec 5, 2011
Norbert P. Eberhardy 87, Schofield, died Monday, December 5, 2011 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston. He was born April 19, 1924 in Stratford, son of the late John and Theresa (Weister) Eberhardy. On August 24, 1949 he married Charlotte Sippl at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. She survives. Norbert served his country in the United States Marines for...
Richard J. Klumpyan
Dec 1, 2011
Richard J. "Richie" Klumpyan 65, Marathon, died Thursday December 1, 2011 at his home. He was born May 22, 1946, in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Lillian (Hodny) Klumpyan. On January 2, 1971, he married Lia Olbrantz at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. After graduation from DC Everest High School in 1964, he joined the Army...
Mary Jane Adamski
Nov 29, 2011
Mary Jane Adamski 81, Wausau died Tuesday, November 29, 2011 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born June 25, 1930 in Bevent, daughter of the late Edward and Mayme (Woytasik) Cherek. On November 27, 1948 she married Bernard Adamski at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. He preceded her in death on...
Jacob Hornung
Nov 28, 2011
Jacob Hornung 88, 3347 Bluebird Lane, Edgar, died Monday, November 28, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield from a long standing heart condition. He was born July 26, 1923 in Edgar, son of the late Anton and Balbena (Wirkus) Hornung. On June 3, 1947, he married Virginia Goldbach at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She preceded him in death on...
Edwin J. Szymanski
Nov 28, 2011
Edwin J. Szymanski 89, Marathon, died on Monday, November 28, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born September 19, 1922 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Anton and Cecilia (Kalamayka) Szymanski. On July 17, 1946, he married Florence Wisniewski at Holy Family Catholic Church Poniatowski. She...
Kathleen R. Sowinski
Nov 24, 2011
Kathleen R. Sowinski 89, Wausau, died Thursday November 24, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 24, 1922, in Halder, daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (Thanig) Maguire. On June 27, 1942, she married Ignatius "Iggy" Sowinski at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder. He preceded her in death December 21, 1998. After graduating from Mosinee High School...
Doreen A. Carr
Nov 24, 2011
Doreen A. Carr 64, Wausau, died Thursday, November 24, 2011 at her home. She was born September 16, 1947 in Wausau, daughter of the late Leonard and Gertrude (Artus) Reiche. On January 9, 1981, she married Dale Carr in Leesburg, Fla. He survives. Doreen worked for the Wausau Post Office until her retirement at age 55. Among her favorite pastimes,...
Geraldine R. Brinkman
Nov 23, 2011
Geraldine "Geri" R. Brinkman 79, Edgar, died Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born July 10, 1932 in the town of Stettin, daughter of the late Herman and Florence (Denfield) Radke. On November 29, 1947, she married Donald Brinkman in Edgar. He survives. Geri worked for the Edgar Public School District in food service for...
Brexston Lemere
Nov 22, 2011
Brexston "Breck" LeMere 86, Rothschild, died Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 30, 1925 in Tripoli, son of the late William and Margaret (Fleischman) LeMere. Breck retired from James Rivers Corporation of Wausau. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Navy on board minesweepers in both the Atlantic...
Elroy C. Huebner
Nov 18, 2011
Elroy C. Huebner 87, Wausau, died Friday, November 18, 2011 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born October 27, 1924 in the town of Day, son of the late Elmer and Ida (Schroeder) Huebner. As a child, Elroy met the love of his life, Angeline Gorke,...
Isabella H. Laumer
Nov 18, 2011
Isabella H. Laumer 89, Marathon, died Friday, November 18, 2011 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born November 1, 1922 in the village of Marathon, daughter of the late Robert and Emma (Schmitt) Burk. On August 9, 1941 she married Albert Laumer at St. Matthew Evangelical...
Genevieve V. Delonay
Nov 18, 2011
Genevieve V. Delonay 87, Wausau, died Friday, November 18, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 8, 1924 in Wausau, daughter of the late Andrew and Helen Machyniak. On July 7, 1948 she married Harold Delonay in Iron Mountain, Michigan. He preceded her in death on March 28, 1993. Genevieve worked at Marathon Electric before moving to Milwaukee...
Elsie F. Volkman
Nov 17, 2011
Elsie F. Volkman Elsie F. Volkman was a loving wife and mother whose greatest joy was being around her family. She was born October 5, 1915 in Wausau, daughter of the late Charles Sr. and Anna (Stolze) Kittel. On April 8, 1944, she married Edward F. Volkman in the town of Texas. He preceded her in death on November 20,...
Krista K. Pelletier
Nov 16, 2011
Krista K. Pelletier 45, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 17, 1965 in Wausau, daughter of Frank and Marjorie (Mueller) Stachoviak. On August 8, 1992 she married Gary Pelletier at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Krista worked as a waitress for several restaurants...
Vera M. Gantner
Nov 13, 2011
Vera M. Gantner 89, Wausau, died Sunday, November 13, 2011 at Marywood Center, Wausau. She was born November 12, 1922 in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Michael and Lucy (Witucki) Kulas. On November 12, 1945 she married Lawrence Gantner at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. Vera was a homemaker, cook and caregiver. She was a member of...
Clayton Paul
Nov 13, 2011
Clayton Paul was born to eternal life on Sunday November 13, 2011 at Meriter Hospital, Madison. Survivors include his parents, Zachary and Shanna Paul, Madison, one brother, Cassius Paul, at home, his maternal grandparents, Reid and Bonnie Berger, Baldwin his paternal grandparents, Dale and Karen Paul, Edgar, his maternal great grandmother, Evelyn Hennen, Morris, Minnesota and his paternal great grandmother,...
Fred Wilde
Nov 12, 2011
Frederick C. Wilde, 60, of Wausau passed away on Saturday, November 12th, surrounded by his family at the Aspirus Hospice House. Fred was born in Wausau on April 18th, 1951 to Alvin and Irma Wilde. He was a 1969 graduate of Newman High School. He married Kathy Karlen in July of 1972. Fred spent 6 years in the Army Reserves....
James Heisler Jr
Nov 8, 2011
James "Jim" H. Heisler Jr. 53, Las Vegas, formerly of Wausau, died Tuesday, November 8, 2011 in Springfield, Ohio. He was born September 29, 1958 in Wausau, the son of Katherine (Pieshalla) Heisler of Las Vegas and the late James Heisler Sr. Jim was an avid sports enthusiast, both as a participant and supporter. He was a devoted fan of...