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.
Ralph F. Steidinger
Apr 4, 2012
Ralph F. Steidinger, 77, Marathon, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Center, Wausau. He was born April 23, 1934 at home in the town of Stettin, son of the late Reinhold and Eleanor (Erdman) Steidinger. Ralph and his parents were lifelong members of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church,...
Roger M. Breske
Apr 3, 2012
Roger M. Breske 73, Eland, died Tuesday April 3, 2012 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born November 8, 1938, in Eland, son of the late John and Marie (Verkuilen) Breske. On April 25, 1959, he married Karen Woznicki at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. She survives. He was a veteran of the US Army Reserves and was a...
Verna E. Smith
Apr 3, 2012
Verna E. Smith 93, Wausau died Tuesday, April 3, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home with her family at her side. She was born January 14, 1919 in Wausau, daughter of the late Emil and Alice (Dehnel) Imm. For more than 25 years Verna worked in the laundry department at Colonial Manor...
Kerry L. Karnitz
Apr 3, 2012
Kerry L. Karnitz 60, Wausau, died Tuesday April 3, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 26, 1952, in Neillsville, son of Virginia (Dux) Karnitz, Neillsville and the late Kenneth Karnitz. On May 25, 1974, he married Joy Gunderson in Neillsville. She survives. Kerry was a CPA and partner in the accounting firm of Krause-Howard & Company SC....
Janet G. Abel
Apr 2, 2012
Janet G. Abel, 85, went to the place Jesus said He would prepare for us. She died peacefully on Monday, April 2, 2012 at her home from natural causes. Janet was born on April 17, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late Benjamin and Victoria (Groshek) Blarek. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Michael Pierschalla, whom she...
Lavina A. Klimpke
Apr 1, 2012
Lavina A. Klimpke 94, Athens, died Sunday, April 1, 2012 at Continental Manor, Abbotsford. She was born February 13, 1918 in town of Frankfort, daughter of the late Jacob and Minnie (Hohndarf) Christiansen. On October 10, 1936 she married Walter Klimpke in the town of Wien. He preceded her in death on May 14, 1981. Lavina farmed her whole life...
Norbert J. Kraimer
Mar 31, 2012
Norbert J. Kraimer 91, Wausau went peacefully to his heavenly home, March 31, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, with family and close friends at his side. He was born March 4, 1921 in the town of Cassel, son of the late John and Gertrude (Hean) Kraimer....
Henry "Hank" Radke
Mar 29, 2012
Henry "Hank" L. Radke 69, town of Stettin, died Thursday, March 29, 2012 at his home. He was born October 3, 1942 in Stettin, son of the late Herman and Florence (Denfield) Radke. In 1962 he married Paulette Hoeppner at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Marathon. She preceded him in death on February 20, 2008. Hank enjoyed many outdoor activities including...
Ralph D. Bell
Mar 29, 2012
Ralph D. Bell 56, Gleason died Thursday, March 29, 2012 as the result of a motor vehicle accident in Lincoln County. He was born December 9, 1955 in Wausau, son of Evelyn (Brathovde) Bell, Wausau and the late Alexander Bell. Ralph worked at 3M in Wausau for more than 21 years and also at Lincolnwood Products in Merrill for over...
Clara M. Shelbrack
Mar 28, 2012
Clara Matilda Shelbrack The last pearl was added to the strand in Heaven when Clara Shelbrack, age 96, passed away on March 28, 2012 at Hospice House, Wausau. She was born February 10, 1916 in Polonia, daughter of the late John Paul and Helen (Konapacki) Ostrowski and the last child of 14 to enter the gates of Heaven. On March...
Alan Lee Weiher
Mar 27, 2012
Alan Lee Weiher, 57, Athens, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, after suffering a heart attack. Son of the late Clifford and Bernice Weiher, he was born on July 16, 1954, in Wausau. He attended Corlad Elementary School, up until the school consolidated and students from the country were bused to Athens. After finishing elementary school, Alan...
Joyce E. Manowski
Mar 25, 2012
Joyce E. Manowski 82, Wausau died Sunday March 25, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by family & friends. She was born November 28, 1929 in Wausau, daughter of the late Anton and Leona (Salzman) Slagoski. On September 11, 1948 she married John Manowski at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on July 25, 1997. Joyce...
Conrad Zynda
Mar 24, 2012
Conrad J. Zynda, 88, died peacefully in his sleep on March 24, 2012 at Mount View Care Center. "Connie" was born to Basil and Rose Zynda April 17, 1923 in Stevens Point, WI. Connie had a gift for music - at six years of age he was playing the harmonica on the local radio station and was paid in the...
Marsha A. Kruzan
Mar 23, 2012
Marsha A. Kruzan 63, Wausau, died Friday, March 23, 2012. She was born July 3, 1948 in Ashland, daughter of the late Helge and Delores (Polencheck) Toldness. Marsha worked as a secretary for the Marathon County Highway Department for 25 years, until her retirement. Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed helping others, spending time outdoors, volunteering for the Special Olympics,...
Harold C. Krake
Mar 22, 2012
Harold "PeeWee" C. Krake 71, Rothschild, died Thursday, March 22, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, after a courageous battle with cancer with his loving wife and daughters by his side. He was born June 23, 1940 in Wausau, son of the late William and Alice (Bleier) Krake. On December 2, 1961, he married Carol Chack at St....
Lorraine Veronica Karlen
Mar 21, 2012
Lorraine Veronica (Boser) Karlen, 93, of Marathon was called home to be with her heavenly family on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 surrounded by her family members. Lorraine was under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marathon Assisted Living Facility (formerly Allison House). She was born April 7, 1918, in the town of Wien, daughter of the...
Janet R. Huntington
Mar 21, 2012
Janet R. Huntington, 80, 3604 S. Mountain Road, Rib Mountain, died Wednesday March 21, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, after a fall at home on March 1, 2012. Janet was born February 26, 1932 in Wausau, daughter of the late Fred and Cecilia (Meuret) Doepke. On July 8, 1953, she married Bill Huntington. He preceded her in death on October...
Brittany Harris
Mar 20, 2012
Brittany "Brit" M. Harris, 18, Wausau, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born October 12, 1993 in Marshfield, daughter of William and Susan (Schill) Harris. Brittany attended Wausau West High School where she was a member of the Woman's Choir and had a general love for music. She enjoyed hanging out and talking non-stop...
David C. Bletsoe
Mar 19, 2012
David C. Bletsoe, 72 of Marathon, died peacefully Monday, March 19, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home after a brief but valiant fight with liver cancer. He was born October 15, 1939 in Prescott, son of the late Earl "Ken" and Ann (Stoffel) Bletsoe. David was a 1957 graduate of Columbus Catholic...
Roger Altenhofen
Mar 16, 2012
Roger Altenhofen, 79, of Marathon died Friday, March 16, 2012 at his home. Roger was born August 16, 1932 in Wausau to Jacob and Victoria (Kohlbeck) Altenhofen. He married Joan Pernsteiner on September 5, 1960 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford. He attended Marathon Schools and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marathon. Roger, along with Joan,...
