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.

Arlie E. Bukowski

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Olivia Kaj Siab Moua

Olivia Kaj Siab Moua

Aug 23, 2011

Olivia Kaj Siab Moua, was born to life in Wausau on Friday, August 12, 2011 and born to eternal life in Madison on Tuesday, August 23, 2011. Survivors include her mother, Elizabeth Xiong, Schofield; her father, Paul Moua, Antigo; her sister, Emily Yang; her maternal grandmother, Sy Thao, Wausau; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be at...

Marie C. Krause

Marie C. Krause

Aug 22, 2011

Marie C. Krause 81, Edgar, died Monday, August 22, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 10, 1929 in Milan, daughter of the late Louis and Clara (Braun) Schueller. On September 16, 1950, she married John Edward Krause at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. He preceded her in death on March 11, 1978. Marie worked for the former...

Victor D. Buzinski

Victor D. Buzinski

Aug 22, 2011

Victor "Vic" D. Buzinski 78, Wausau, died Monday, August 22, 2011 at his home. He was born April 10, 1933 in Weston, son of the late Frank and Erma (Staadt) Burzinski. On March 15, 1958, he married Arlene Luepke in Waubasha, Minn. She survives. Vic was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. He was...

Donald C. Romang

Donald C. Romang

Aug 21, 2011

Donald C. Romang 86, Athens died Sunday, August 21, 2011 at Memorial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Medford. Don was born, July 24, 1925, in the north bedroom of the brick house, built by his parents, on Starlight Farm, Town of Bern, in 1914. He lived on that farm through 2011. Homesteaded by Don's Swiss immigrant parents, Emanuel and Anna (Wenger)...

Linda E. Westberg

Linda E. Westberg

Aug 20, 2011

Linda E. Westberg 89, Wausau died Saturday, August 20, 2011 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at North Central Health Care Center Evergreen Place, Wausau. She was born October 30, 1921 in Wausau, daughter of the late Frank and Elsie (Kohnhorst) Tesch. On December 16, 1939 she married Norman Westberg at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. He preceded...

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