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.
John Thao
May 5, 2012
John Thao, 32, Wausau, died Saturday, May 5, 2012 in Wausau. He was born April 6, 1980 in Denver, Colo., the son of Gaxue Thao and Blhai Lo Thao of Wausau. In the summer of 2011, he married Choua Lor in Wausau. John was currently employed with Award Hardwood Floors LLP, Wausau. Survivors include, his wife, Choua Lor; his son,...
Dawn M. Hahn
May 3, 2012
Dawn M. Hahn 72, Wausau went to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born September 7, 1939 in Merrill, daughter of the late Carl and Ann (Robl) Bloomquist. On July 20, 1957 she married Martin David Hahn...
James A. Vetter
May 2, 2012
James "Jim" A. Vetter 72, Hudson, formerly of Marathon, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Center, Wausau, where he resided since April 2, 2012. He was born May 6, 1939 in Marathon, son of the late Alex and Mona (Trochinski) Vetter. He lived his early childhood years in Marathon,...
Florian J. Lemanski
May 2, 2012
Florian J. Lemanski 76, Marathon, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012 in Marathon. He was born April 9, 1936 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Casimir and Eulalia "Sis" (Kafka) Lemanski. Florian attended grade school at Sacred Heart in Cassel and graduated from Marathon High School in 1955. On July 11, 1956, he married Jacquiline Vetter at St....
Leonard Clarence Britten
May 2, 2012
Leonard C. Britten 98, of Lonsdale, Minn., formerly of Wausau, died Weds. May 2, 2012 in Minnesota. He was born September 21, 1913, in Park Falls, son of the late Edward and Paulina (Liebel) Britten. On November 9, 1935, he married Joan DeMarte in Bessmer, Mich. She preceded him in death, January 1, 1997. In 1916, the Britten family moved...
George N. Dahm
Apr 30, 2012
George N. Dahm, 93, Schofield Assisted Living, Rothschild, WI, died Monday, April 30, 2012, at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital. He was born March 22, 1919, In Park River (Town of Golden, North Dakota), the son of the late Mathias and Georgiana (Denoyer) Dahm. On February 11, 1946, he was united in marriage to Virginia Horky in Clintonville, Wisconsin. She preceded...
Lauri A. Plautz
Apr 24, 2012
Lauri A. Plautz 50, Wausau died Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at her home. She was born February 10, 1962 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Arthur and Lois (Stoddard) Stieve. On August 22, 1981 she married Thomas Plautz at Trinity Lutheran Church, Mequon. He survives. Lauri was the fortunate soul who found true love early in life and the 30...
William C. Hafner
Apr 23, 2012
William "Bill" C. Hafner 83, Wausau, died Monday, April 23, 2012 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born July 21, 1928 in Edgar, son of the late Clarence and Anna (Pelatzke) Hafner. Bill served his country in the United States Army, serving in the Army of Occupation-Germany; he was a technical sergeant in the 57th Tank Battalion. He...
William J. Hartman
Apr 23, 2012
William "Wiggy" J. Hartman 92, Athens, died Monday, April 23, 2012 at his home. He was born May 2, 1919 in Athens, son of the late T.A. and Mary (Kress) Hartman. On September 16, 1989, he married Jean M. (Braun) Esselman at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She preceded him in death on August 14, 2011. Bill graduated from Athens...
Irene S. Mueller
Apr 22, 2012
Irene S. Mueller 95, Wausau passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 23, 1917 in Wausau, daughter of the late Valentine and Frances (Robiak) Jamlick. On June 9, 1937 she married Harry Mueller at St. Michael Catholic Church,...
Florence A. Tucker
Apr 21, 2012
Florence A. Tucker 85, Wausau, died Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 14, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late Leo and Elizabeth (Hirsch) Britten. On October 9, 1948 she married Donald V. Tucker in Wausau. He preceded her in death on October 27, 1996. Florence was a founding member of St. Matthew Catholic...
Adolph N. Groshek
Apr 19, 2012
Adolph Groshek We lost a remarkable man on April 19, 2012 when Adolph Groshek, 92, of Wausau passed away. Adolph was born in Rothschild, on June 15, 1919 to Nicholas and Louise (Hanz) Groshek. He married Loraine Schmitt on March 27, 1941 in Waucon, Iowa. Adolph proudly served his country from 1943 until 1946 during World War II as a...
Gladys V. Calloway
Apr 18, 2012
Gladys V. Calloway 86, Wausau, formerly of Kenosha, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born July 10, 1925 in Bessemer, Mich., daughter of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth (Niemister) Haavisto. In 1945, she married Russell O. Newman in Bessemer, Mich., he preceded her in death in 1964. In 1975, she married James Calloway...
Mildred M. Niziolek
Apr 15, 2012
Mildred M. Niziolek died Sunday April 15, 2012 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston at age 95. She was born, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Salzman) Heil on February 20, 1917, in the town of Emmet. She married Frank Niziolek at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Wausau on November 16, 1937. He preceded her in death on June 11, 1996....
Lisa J. Gauthier-Jensen
Apr 14, 2012
Lisa J. Gauthier-Jensen, 50, Weston, died Saturday, April 14, 2012. She was born July 20, 1961 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Lester and Carol (Brunette) Gauthier. On July 24, 1993 she married John Jensen at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Appleton. He survives. Lisa enjoyed playing golf and tennis, boating, traveling and walking her dog at the dog...
Arleen L. Graveen
Apr 13, 2012
Arleen L. Graveen 85, Wausau died Friday April 13, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Manor. She was born February 2, 1927 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edward and Leona (Deininger) Schmitz. On April 1, 1950 she married Earl A. Graveen Sr. in Michigan. He preceded her in death on May 14,...
Kathleen M. Socha
Apr 12, 2012
Kathleen M. Socha, 75, Edgar, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Golden Living Center-Continental Manor, Abbotsford, under the care of Asera Care Hospice. She was born June 3, 1936 in the town of Wien, daughter of the late William and Kathryn (Halkowitz)Taves. On January 28, 1956, she married Florian Socha in Wausau. He preceded...
Clara Lydia Ferge
Apr 11, 2012
Clara Lydia Ferge, 93, Schofield, died Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Schofield Assisted Living (formerly, Allison House Assisted Living), under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born July 9, 1918 in Pure Water, Mont., daughter of the late John and Lydia (Hasenjaeger) Lawrence. On January 19, 1946, she married Arthur H. Ferge at Peace United...
Edward W. Martyn
Apr 8, 2012
Edward W. Martyn, 75, Athens, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2012, at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. He was born July 12, 1936, at home in the Town of Frankfort during the hottest date on record for this area, son of the late Peter and Emma (Dallman) Martyn. On December 8, 1962, he married Sandra Marth at Zion Lutheran Church, Marathon....
Laverne A. Folz
Apr 7, 2012
LaVerne "Vern" A. Folz, 88, Wausau, died Saturday, April 7, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 31, 1923 in Marshfield, son of the late Matthew and Agnes (Martin) Folz. On May 3, 1947 he married Dolores Kottmeyer in Marshfield and she preceded him in death on October 23, 2002. On August 4, 2010 he married Dolores Haas...
