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.
Grace M. Omernik
Sep 24, 2011
Grace M. Omernik 85, Weston, died Saturday, September 24, 2011 at home surrounded by her family after a brief battle with cancer. Grace was born October 17, 1925 in Weston, daughter of the late John and Martha (Gorski) Gorecki. On April 27, 1946 she married Jerome Omernik at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. He preceded her in death. Grace enjoyed...
Althea Weik
Sep 23, 2011
Althea Weik 93, Wausau, died Friday September 23, 2011 at North Central Health Care Facilities. She was born September 9, 1918, in Wausau, daughter of the late Henry and Olga (Gralow) Batten. On April 12, 1946, she married David Weik. He preceded her in death February 5, 1996. Prior to her retirement, Althea had been employed at Marathon Electric and...
Wendy L. Schroeder
Sep 23, 2011
Wendy L. Schroeder 52, Wausau, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2011 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau, following a long term illness. She was born November 13, 1958 in Phillips, the daughter of Ethel (Henderson) Plachetka of Tomahawk and the late William Plachetka. On August 12, 1988, she married Thomas Schroeder in Wausau. He survives. Wendy worked...
Sally Ann Rinka
Sep 22, 2011
Sally Ann Rinka 76, Wausau, died Thursday, September 22, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 27, 1935 in Merrill, daughter of the late William and Ann (Seivert) Frazier. Sally enjoyed reading, casino trips with the girls and most of all spending time with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include her children, Cindy (Michael) Hughes, Baldwin, Gerald Jr....
Evelyn M. Gliniecki
Sep 20, 2011
Evelyn M. Gliniecki 79, Weston, died Tuesday September 20, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born July 12, 1932 in Wilson, Mich., daughter of the late William and Mae (Wilson) Klee. On May 5, 1956, she married Chester Gliniecki in Michigan. He preceded her in death November 9, 2008. Prior to her retirement, Evelyn had been employed as a...
Arlie E. Bukowski
Sep 20, 2011
Arlie E. Bukowski 91, Mosinee, died Tuesday, September 20, 2011 under the care of Asera Care Hospice at Acorn Hills, Mosinee. He was born February 17, 1920 in Rothschild, son of the late Peter and Stella Bukowski. In 1945, he married Elaine Britten and together had a son, Peter. She preceded him in death in 1963. In 1965, he married...
Christopher L. Stencil
Sep 19, 2011
Christopher "Chris" L. Stencil 51, Edgar, died unexpectedly Monday, September 19, 2011 at his home. He was born July 6, 1960 in Louisville, Kentucky, son of Carmon (Melton) Stencil and the late Kenneth Stencil Sr. Chris was a graduate of Athens High School and a supporter of the Athens Alumni. He graduated with his degree from the University of Wisconsin,...
Joseph P. Heindl
Sep 16, 2011
Joseph P. Heindl 81, Marathon died Friday, September 16, 2011 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. Joe was born August 1, 1930 in Marathon, son of the late Joseph Sr. and Florence (Milbeck) Heindl. On May 30, 1951 he married Dolores Zweck at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. Joseph worked at the former Hanz Construction Co. in Wausau for...
Roxanne J. Fletcher
Sep 16, 2011
Roxanne Jean Fletcher 51, of Stevens Point, died unexpectedly Friday September 16, 2011 from complications following a motorcycle accident. Roxanne was born October 16, 1959 in Wausau, beloved daughter of Irv and Bette Fletcher, Weston. She graduated from D.C. Everest High School and MITC College. Roxanne was a published author of short stories and poetry. Above all, her favorite hobby...
Doris L. Habeck
Sep 15, 2011
Doris L. Habeck 81, Sheboygan, formerly of Wausau went to her eternal rest on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at Sunny Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sheboygan after 16 years of Kidney Dialysis. Doris was born July 9, 1930 to Carl and Lillian (Dorn) Karow in Merrill. She was united in marriage to Arlon Habeck July 12, 1948 in Chicago,...
Andrew J. Knippel
Sep 14, 2011
Andrew "Andy" J. Knippel 84, Wausau, died Wednesday, September 14, 2011 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau. He was born January 25, 1927 in Wausau, son of the late Walter and Beatrice (Fleischman) Knippel. On April 11, 1953 he married his beloved wife Gloria Larson at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. She...
David E. Thewes Sr
Sep 14, 2011
David E. Thewes Sr. 74, Kronenwetter, died Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 9, 1937 in Canton, Ohio, son of the late Twila Bracken and Gilbert Thewes. On December 7, 1960 he married Patricia Abrigg in Ohio. She survives. Dave served his country in the United States Air Force for 20 years. Some of...
William R. Meador
Sep 10, 2011
William R. Meador 73, Edgar, formerly of Michigan, died Saturday, September 10, 2011 at his son's home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born September 19, 1937 in Michigan, son of the late Thomas H. and Thelma L. (Thompson) Meador. William was a veteran of the United States Airforce. He worked as a railroad...
Ronald Reich
Sep 10, 2011
Ronald "Butch" D. Reich, 70, Weston, passed away peacefully with his wife, son and family at his side on Saturday, September 10, 2011 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born January 25, 1941 in Wausau, son of the late Clifford and Margaret (Jaecks) Reich. On June 13, 1970, he married Ann C. Wenzel at...
Kurt J. Handrick Sr
Sep 8, 2011
Kurt John Handrick Sr. 73, Marathon, died Thursday, September 8, 2011 at his home. He was born October 19, 1937 to the late John and Lillian (Kurtzweil) Handrick. Kurt attended St. Roberts School in Halder and Mosinee High School. On October 10, 1963 he married Anita Glas in Germany. She preceded him in death on October 9, 1996. Kurt was...
Eleanor Mary Szydlowski
Sep 6, 2011
Eleanor Mary Szydlowski, infant daughter of Christopher and Julie (Stieber) Szydlowski of Wausau, was born into eternal life on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She is survived by her parents; her maternal grandparents, John and Joyce Stieber, Wausau; her paternal grandparents, Ralph and Esther Szydlowski, Southgate, Mich.; two aunts, Joy Stieber, Wausau and Stephanie (Jeff) Wesley, Canton,...
Edwin V. Lang
Sep 4, 2011
Edwin V. Lang 87, Kronenwetter, formerly of Mosinee died Saturday, September 4, 2011 at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter. He was born December 11, 1923 in Wausau, son of the late Frank and Mary (Heil) Lang. On March 13, 1954 he married LouAnn Fochs in Great Falls, Montana. She preceded him in death on February 2, 1995. Edwin worked at the...
Phyllis W. Wojciechowski
Aug 27, 2011
Phyllis "Philly" W. Wojciechowski 94, Schofield, went to Heaven peacefully on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at the Allison House, Schofield. She was born May 4, 1917 in Split Rock, Wis., daughter of the late Louis and Clara (Sousek) Sabrowsky. On October 26, 1940, she married Raymond Wojciechowski at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He preceded her in death on February...
Anthony F. Doyle
Aug 27, 2011
Anthony F. Doyle 73, Wausau, died Saturday August 27, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 13, 1938, in Wauwatosa, son of the late Bernard and Emily (Wanta) Doyle. On February 7, 1959, he married Mary Parcelewicz at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Milwaukee. She survives. Prior to his retirement, Anthony served as Vice President of Great Midwest Bank,...
Mary C. Schoeder
Aug 26, 2011
Mary C. Schoeder 97, Wausau, died Friday, August 26, 2011 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born May 6, 1914 in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Ann (Kavanaugh) Mullen. On September 9, 1936 she married Lawrence Schoeder in Wausau. He preceded her in death on May 27, 1969. Mary Clare and her husband ran Schoeders Bargain...
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