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.
Edna Helen Stauske
Jul 19, 2011
Edna Helen Stauske nee Zarling 89, Athens, died Monday, July 19, 2011 at Colonial Center, Colby. She was born July 21, 1921 in the town of Johnson, daughter of the late Samuel and Ida (Lehman) Zarling. On May 5, 1945 she married Hubert Stauske at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens. He preceded her in death on January 19, 2005. When Edna...
Roy P. Etter
Jul 19, 2011
Roy P. Etter, 91, Rockford, IL, formerly of Wausau and Oshkosh, died on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 in Rockford. He was born January 28, 1920 in Wausau, son of the late Edward and Katherine (Gleason) Etter. On January 22, 1944, Roy married LaVerne Madden in Wausau. She survives. For over 38 years, Roy was a plant supervisor for various foundries...
Irene N. Ewert
Jul 19, 2011
Irene N. Ewert 84, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 in the Evergreen Unit at Mountview Care Center, Wausau. She was born October 9, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late Anton and Anastasia "Stella" (Frydack) Burclaff. On February 23, 1946, she married Harold G. Ewert at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death...
Edwin G. Heldt
Jul 15, 2011
Edwin G. Heldt 99, Wausau, formerly of Athens, died Friday, July 15, 2011 just two weeks shy of his 100th birthday, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Cedar Ridge, Weston. Edwin was born August 1, 1911 in a house near the creek in Athens, son of the late Edward and Emelia (Hern) Heldt. On March...
Millard L. Schultz
Jul 14, 2011
Millard "Mill" Schultz 74, Wausau died Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Arrangements are pending at this time. Funeral Home Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home-East 1302 Sixth Street Wausau, WI 54403
Millard Schultz
Jul 14, 2011
Millard "Mil" L. Schultz, 74, Wausau, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a long illness. Born July 9, 1937, fireworks were always crackling in celebration every year. After college, Mil's father helped him get a job at Wausau Papers as an electrician. He worked his way through the ranks to Head Electrician and retired...
Kenneth H. Weisenberger Sr
Jul 12, 2011
Kenneth Henry Weisenberger Sr. Kenneth H. Weisenberger Sr., 76, formerly of Marathon, died Tuesday, July 12, 2011 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Poplar Place Assisted Living, Rothschild. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his death. He was born July 30, 1934 in Marathon, son of the late William Sr. and...
Barbara S. Cleveland
Jul 11, 2011
Barbara S. Cleveland 70, Rothschild, passed away on her mother's birthday on Monday, July 11, 2011 at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston, with her family by her side. She was born September 7, 1940 in Wausau, daughter of the late John Sr. and Marjorie (Gaedtke) Kroening. On January 17, 1984, she married Howard Cleveland in Wausau. He survives. Among Barbara's...
Arlene G. Salzman
Jul 11, 2011
Arlene (Schumacher) Salzman, 68, of Wausau, died Monday, July 11, 2011 after a courageous 17 A½ year battle with breast cancer. Survivors include her husband, Donald Salzman; two sons, Jon Salzman, Weston, and Jeff (Shanna) Salzman, Wausau; four daughters, Jean (Tim) Olari, Wisconsin Rapids, Lori Salzman, Port Washington, Lynn Salzman, Hatley and Jill (Tyler) Much, Appleton; 8 grandchildren and one...
Mary R. Perrodin
Jul 10, 2011
Mary R. Perrodin 73, town of Goodrich, died Sunday, July 10, 2011 at her home, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born January 30, 1938 in Park Falls, daughter of the late William and Esther (Chambers) Gotz. On March 25, 2000, she married Larry Perrodin in Athens. He survives. Mary was preceded in death by her...
Roy K. Gilchrist
Jul 5, 2011
Roy K. Gilchrist, 56, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on June 10, 1955, in Chicago, IL, son of the late Jack and Audrey Gilchrist. Roy graduated from Marathon High School in 1973 and received a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. He then went on to get his master's...
Christina J. Heier
Jul 5, 2011
Christina J. Heier 92, Athens died Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at St. Francis House in South Milwaukee. She was born November 15, 1918 in the town of Day, daughter of the late John and Anna (Brausch) Bangart. On May 7, 1941 she married George Heier at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Rozellville. He preceded her in death on December 21, 1980....
Virginia P. Dahm
Jul 4, 2011
Virginia P. Dahm Virginia P. (Horky) Dahm, 89, Allison House, Rothschild, WI, passed away Monday, July 4, 2011, under the care of Aspirus Hospice House. She was born October 31, 1921, in Clintonville, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Edmund and Hilda (Jelinek) Horky. On February 11, 1946, she was united in marriage to George Dahm in Clintonville, Wisconsin. He...
Leona H. Ellenbecker
Jul 1, 2011
Leona Ellenbecker, age 96, died on July 1, 2011, at Tivoli Nursing Home at Divine Savior Healthcare in Portage, WI where she has resided for almost 5 years. Leona was born on August 23, 1914 in Dorchester, WI to the late Paul and Theresa (Vircks) Denzin. She married George Ellenbecker in 1931 and lived on a farm near Edgar. They...
Katherine E. Westfall
Jul 1, 2011
Katherine E. Westfall 83, Merrill, died Friday, July 1, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Katherine was born March 9, 1928 in Athens (town of Bern), daughter of the late Rudolph and Helen (Weiler) Schreiner. She married Gordon Westfall on June 28, 1947 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He preceded her in death on August 10, 2002. Gordon and Katie...
Donald A. Wagner
Jun 30, 2011
Donald A. Wagner 83, Wausau, died Thursday, June 30, 2011 at his cottage in Tomahawk. He was born May 22, 1928 in Wausau, son of the late Andrew and Mary (Schotz) Wagner. On June 4, 1955, he married Helen Zillman in Wausau. She preceded him in death on June 11, 1996. Donald was employed at Wausau Tile for 47 years...
Lillian M. Klumpyan-Heinrich
Jun 29, 2011
Lillian M. Klumpyan-Heinrich 96, Weston, died Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born October 19, 1914 in Lankin, N.D., daughter of the late Jacob and Mary (Urban) Hodny. Lillian married Joseph Klumpyan Sr. in Colby and they had four boys, Joe (Etta) Klumpyan, San Antonio, Tom (Barbara) Klumpyan, Schofield, Richard (Lia) Klumpyan,...
Thomas W. Miilu
Jun 20, 2011
Thomas W. Miilu 60, Wausau, died unexpectedly June 20, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 1, 1950, in Pontiac, Michigan, son of Mildred (Lahti) Miilu, Mass City, Mich., and the late Walter Miilu. On April 19, 1980, he married Kathy Quednow in Prentice. She survives. Tom was a graduate of Ontonagon High School and attended Michigan Tech....
Allen L. Goede
Jun 18, 2011
Allen L. Goede 60, loving son of Ethel Goede and the late Clarence Goede, passed away June 18, 2011 in Edgar. He was born October 30, 1950 in Wausau and had been a farmer for many years. Allen had a great love for animals, farming, gardening and his family. He was a kind, loving, honest and hard working man who...
Dorothy F. Schmitz
Jun 17, 2011
Dorothy F. Schmitz 70, Rib Mountain, died June 17, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 19, 1941 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edmund and Frances (Ostrowski) Nowaczyk. On August 12, 1961 she married Glenn Schmitz at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Dorothy graduated from Newman Catholic High School in 1959 and worked as a...
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