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.

Helen H. Tambornino

Helen H. Tambornino

Aug 5, 2011

Helen H. Tambornino 91, Wausau, died Friday August 5, 2011 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born May 4, 1920, in the town of Emmet, daughter of the late Bernard 'Ben' and Anna (Franz) Jansen. On June 20, 1939, she married Charles A. Tambornino at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death November 1987. For...

Kylah A. Schulz

Kylah A. Schulz

Aug 5, 2011

Kylah A. Schulz 3 months old of Ringle died Friday, August 5, 2011 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 14, 2011 in Weston to Clayton and Heather (Springer) Schulz, Ringle. Survivors include her parents, Heather and Clayton Schulz, Ringle, her sister, Brianna Schulz, at home, her...

David F. Cichon

David F. Cichon

Aug 3, 2011

David F. Cichon 88, town of Rietbrock, died Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 21, 1922 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Frank and Agnes (Socha) Cichon. For many years, David lived in Chicago, where he worked as a carpenter. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and Chicago Bears Fan....

Gail G. Arlen

Gail G. Arlen

Jul 31, 2011

Gail G. Arlen, 68, Wausau died Sunday July 31, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born July 24, 1943, in Mosinee, daughter of the late Glenn and Margaret (Konieczko) Altenburg. On May 25, 1963, she married Robert Arlen at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. He survives. Among her employments through the years, Gail worked at the former Citizens Bank,...

Jeffrey T. Jones

Jeffrey T. Jones

Jul 30, 2011

Jeffrey T. Jones 57, Kronenwetter, died Saturday, July 30, 2011 at his home. He was born March 2, 1954 in Tomahawk, son of the late Eugene and Harriette (Bergeson) Jones. On June 12, 1982, he married Deborah Ann Grendzinski at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Tomahawk. She survives. In 1972, Jeff graduated from Tomahawk High School. He proudly served in the...

Robert Hawkinson

Robert Hawkinson

Jul 30, 2011

Robert Edwin Hawkinson August 4, 1922 - July 30, 2011 Robert Hawkinson passed away peacefully on the evening of July 30, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 4, 1922 to the late Hazel and Henry Hawkinson in Worthington, Minnesota. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, the former Vivian Foss. They were married on...

Connie Wadzinski

Connie Wadzinski

Jul 28, 2011

Connie M. Wadzinski 73, Lake Tomahawk, formerly of Schofield, died Thursday, July 28, 2011 at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital with her family by her side. She was born September 19, 1937 in Wausau, daughter of the late Ervin and Dorothy (Netzel) Kahn. On April 26, 1958, she married Delmar Wadzinski at The Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau....

Rev. John A. Wisneski

Rev. John A. Wisneski

Jul 27, 2011

Rev. John A. Wisneski 80, Weston, died Weds. July 27, 2011 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born December 27, 1930 in Wausau, son of the late Roman and Helen (Lenard) Wisneski. He attended Salvatorian Seminary in St. Nazianz, graduating in 1949, then graduated from St. Francis Seminary, Milwaukee in 1957. On May 18, 1957, he was ordained at...

Brian D. Nilles

Brian D. Nilles

Jul 26, 2011

Brian D. Nilles 25, Brokaw, died Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at his home. He was born December 22, 1985 in Wausau, son of Robert and Terri (Williams) Nilles. Brian was a student at Vermilion Community College in Ely, Minnesota where he was studying for water quality science. Some of his hobbies included Hunting, fishing, golfing, four wheeling, snowmobiling and especially...

Ruth Charlotte Templeton

Ruth Charlotte Templeton

Jul 26, 2011

Ruth Charlotte Templeton (Thurk), 89, Wausau, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at Rennes Health Center, Green Bay. She was born October 24, 1921 in Wausau, daughter of the late Hugo and Meta (Wolfgram) Thurk. She married Edmund "Jitts" J. Templeton, he preceded her in death in 1981. Ruth worked at First American Bank in Wausau and enjoyed traveling,...

Camilla Oveda Konwinski

Camilla Oveda Konwinski

Jul 26, 2011

Camilla O. Konwinski 89, Wausau, died Tuesday, July 26, 2011 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Harbor House, Rib Mountain. She was born August 1, 1921 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, daughter of the late Albert and Laura (Eidahl) Anderson. On March 5, 1943, she married William Konwinski in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on...

Jim Gahnz

Jim Gahnz

Jul 25, 2011

Jim Gahnz Heaven has drafted its top Packer fan. James W. "Jim" Gahnz passed away peacefully on July 25, 2011 while recovering from back surgery in Mesa, Ariz. Jim was born April 25, 1927 in Wausau, son of the late Art and Clara Gahnz. He grew up with two older brothers, Glenn and Sheldon, who both preceded him in death....

James S. Debalske

James S. Debalske

Jul 24, 2011

James S. Debalske "Big Jim" 87, Wausau, died July 24, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 17, 1923 in Wausau, son of the late Steven and Alvina Debalske. On January 25, 1945 he was united in marriage to Belvia M. Borth in Wausau. She preceded him in death on May 12, 2008. In 1941 he joined the...

Lisa Pohlie-Strasburg

Lisa Pohlie-Strasburg

Jul 23, 2011

Lisa (Pohlie) Strasburg 46, Wausau passed away at her home in Wausau on Saturday, July 23, 2011. She was born November 1, 1964 to Charlene (Ress) Zychowicz and Harvey Pohlie, Milwaukee. Lisa is survived by special friend Mike Weidman, her mother Charlene Zychowicz, Poniatowski, her father, Harvey (Beverly) Pohlie, Ft. Atkinson, daughters, Angel, Amber and Amanda Bartlett, all of Wausau,...

Joseph L. Alsteen, Sr

Joseph L. Alsteen, Sr

Jul 23, 2011

Joseph L. Alsteen, Sr. 72 of Wausau, died Saturday, July 23, 2011 at his residence under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. Joseph was born September 21, 1938 in Rhinelander, son of the late Louis and Sarah (Gathier) Alsteen. Following his education Joe was employed as a farmer on a dairy farm. His hobbies included small engine repair and...

Tilda J. Mohr

Tilda J. Mohr

Jul 22, 2011

Tilda J.Mohr 78, died July 22, 2011 peacefully in her home with family at her side. She was born September 7, 1932 in Marathon City, daughter of the late John and Matilda Mohr. Tilda graduated from Marathon High School in 1950 and continued her education in clerical and secretarial work. She worked for many years at Channel 7 News in...

Lucille Wilichowski

Lucille Wilichowski

Jul 22, 2011

Lucille Wilichowski 88, Marathon, died Friday July 22, 2011 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born June 1, 1923 in Rib Falls, daughter of the late Carl and Margaret (Corda) Wilichowski. Lucille had been employed as a bookkeeper at Cassel Gardens Cheese Factory and later served as a housekeeper for 25 years with Father Charles Herbers in Cassel, Milladore,...

Ronald James Dillinger

Ronald James Dillinger

Jul 21, 2011

Ronald Dillinger, 59, of Athens, died Thursday, July 21, 2011 at his residence. Ronald was born June 22, 1952 in Park Falls, son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Billing) Dillinger. After graduating high school in Milwaukee, Ronald was employed as a punch operator for a fabricating company. He moved to the Athens area and resided there since 2005. His...

Ronald James Dillinger

Ronald James Dillinger

Jul 21, 2011

Ronald Dillinger, 59, of Athens, died Thursday, July 21, 2011 at his residence. Ronald was born June 22, 1952 in Park Falls, son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Billing) Dillinger. After graduating high school in Milwaukee, Ronald was employed as a punch operator for a fabricating company. He moved to the Athens area and resided there since 2005. His...

Irene Schuster

Irene Schuster

Jul 21, 2011

Irene (Heil) Schuster 91, Marathon, died Thursday, July 21, 2011 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born July 25, 1919 at home, in the town of Emmet, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Salzman) Heil. On October 8, 1940 she married Alphonse Schuster at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on...

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