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.
Neng Chue Xiong
Jun 11, 2011
Neng Chue Xiong 83, Wausau died Saturday, June 11, 2011 at his home. Survivors include his wife, Sao Xiong, Wausau, his children, Thai Xiong, Wausau, Cha Ying Xiong, Wausau, Her Xiong, St. Paul, Minnesota, Chay Xiong, Wausau, Kou Xiong, Wausau, Blia Xiong, South Carolina, Steve Xiong, Antigo, Xalia Xiong, Wausau, Yiang Xiong, Wausau, Yang Xiong, Wausau, Kab Xiong, St. Paul,...
Michael D. Behnke
Jun 11, 2011
Michael "Mike" D. Behnke 57, Marathon, died Saturday June 11, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 11, 1954 in Milwaukee, son of Donald Behnke and Mary Ann Handricks. Mike was the owner and operator of Central Silo. He lived to work, loved life and his family and friends. He enjoyed fishing, helping others and especially spending time...
James E. Simonton
Jun 11, 2011
James E. Simonton 64, Wausau died Saturday, June 11, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Jim retired from Old Castle Glass Co. after many years of employment. Survivors include his mother Marjorie Simonton, Wausau, one daughter, his siblings, Richard Simonton and Sheila Bernstein, both of New York and Janice (John) Schlueter, Colorado along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Private...
Marie P. Sattler
Jun 9, 2011
Marie P. Sattler 82, Wausau, died Thursday June 9, 2011 at Our House Assisted Living, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born May 23, 1929, in Stratford, daughter of the late Felix and Ethel (Raleigh) Adams. On October 5, 1974, she married Raymond A. Sattler at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her...
Dolores Margaret Steckbauer
Jun 9, 2011
Dolores Margaret Steckbauer, 82, Wausau, died June 9, 2011, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Dolores was born June 4, 1929, in Wausau to Carl and Margaret (Starzinski) Erdman. She married Robert Steckbauer on September 1, 1956, at St. Anne's Church. To this union were born two sons: Dan and Doug. After graduating...
Charles R. Riehle Jr
Jun 6, 2011
Charles "Chuck" R. Riehle Jr. 70, Edgar, died Monday, June 6, 2011 at his home. He was born July 11, 1940 in Milwaukee, son of the late Charles Sr. and Theresa (Kulas) Riehle. On February 20, 1965, he married Grace Kurszewski at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, Bevent. She survives. Charles was a life long farmer. Among his favorite pastimes, he...
Alvin L. Reichl
Jun 5, 2011
Alvin "Al" L. Reichl 85, Wausau died Sunday, June 5, 2011 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Prior to his retirement Al worked at the former Marathon Rubber Products Co., Wausau. Al proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII. Survivors include wife Betty Reichl, Wausau, one daughter, Alane (Daniel)...
Betty F. Witucki
Jun 4, 2011
Betty F. Witucki 69, Wausau, died Saturday, June 4, 2011 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born February 7, 1942 in the town of Emmet, daughter of Ruth (Nechuta) Thanig and the late Justin Thanig. In 1960, she met Edward Witucki on Mother's Day at the...
Laverne H. Erickson
Jun 3, 2011
LaVerne H. Erickson 87, Wausau, died Friday, June 3, 2011 at Wausau Manor. She was born June 3, 1924 in the Town of Easton, daughter of the late John Sr. and Erlinda (Krueger) Nienow. On August 25, 1943 she married Herbert Erickson. He preceded her in death. LaVerne worked at Marathon Battery and also farmed. She enjoyed snowmobiling and was...
Veronica J. Porath
Jun 2, 2011
Veronica J. Porath 70, Wausau, died Thursday, June 2, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born March 11, 1941 in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Theresa (Adamski) Blaskowski. On July 21, 1962 she married Norman Lepak in Wausau. He preceded her in death on December 1, 1985. On September 20, 1991 she married Ronald Porath in Wausau....
Glenn A. Greiner
Jun 1, 2011
Glenn "G.G." A. Greiner 85, town of Rietbrock, died Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 23, 1926 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Armond and Minnie (Berres) Greiner. On July 10, 1948, he married Laverne Hart at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She preceded him in death on October 25, 1993....
Adeline E. Baranowski
Jun 1, 2011
Adelheid "Adeline" E. Baranowski 80, Mosinee died Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at Vander Waal Assisted Living, Mosinee. Adeline worked various jobs in Wausau for many years. Survivors include her children, Danny (Jeanne) Baranowski, David (Nora) Baranowski Jr., and John Baranowski, all of Wausau, Debbie Kopish, Appleton, Linda Marsh, Alabama, Tammy (Don) Kirk, Alabama, Landa (Tom) Bauman, Wausau, Joanne Clark, Detroit...
Charles D. Jansen
May 26, 2011
Charles D. Jansen, 72, Marathon, died Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Ministry St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born July 30, 1938 in the town of Mosinee, son of the late Bernard "Ben" and Anna (Franz) Jansen. Charlie married Shirley Kage on October 27, 1962 at St. John's Catholic Church, Edgar. Charlie was a millwright at the Wausau Paper Brokaw...
Myrtle E. Platzek
May 25, 2011
Myrtle E. Platzek 93, Athens, died Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at Ministry St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born July 30, 1917 in Medford, daughter of the late Emil and Marie (Frischman) Ramm. On October 18, 1944 she married George Platzek in Medford. He preceded her in death on December 28, 1998. Myrtle enjoyed quilting and sewing. Survivors include her...
Timothy C. Tanck
May 25, 2011
Timothy "Tim" C. Tanck 65, Rib Mountain, died Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at his home. He was born April 13, 1946 in Wausau, son of the late Robert and Betty (Winter) Tanck. On November 15, 1975, he married Linda Krautkramer at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. He served his country as a veteran of the United States Army...
Carmen O. Kramer
May 25, 2011
Carmen O. Kramer 81, Wausau, died Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at Aspirus Hospice House. She was born June 21, 1929 in Aniwa, daughter of the late Norman and Edna Catherine (Edgell) Wincentsen. In her younger years, Carmen worked at the former Hotel Wausau as a hostess and waitress. She also lived in Safford, Arizona for four years, where she enjoyed...
Marie M. Wiesman
May 24, 2011
Marie M. (Bloechl) Wiesman, 85, of Marathon, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at the Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau. Marie was born to the late John and Tressa Bloechl in Town of Schley on August 3, 1925. While growing up, she attended schools in Doering and Gleason. She first worked as a nanny and then at Silcrest...
Chue Lay Lao
May 24, 2011
Chue Lay Lao 66, Wausau, died Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at his home. He was born January 2, 1945 in Laos, son of the late Xai Lao and Ma Cha. Chue enjoyed weaving baskets, gardening and fishing. Survivors include six children, Martha Lao and Mali Lao, both of Wausau, Lue Lao, Milwaukee, Chue (Naly) Lao, Wausau, Bee (Kelly) Lao, North...
Patricia L. Krueger
May 23, 2011
Patricia "Pat" L. Krueger 65, Wausau died Monday, May 23, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by her loving husband and family. She was born November 12, 1945 in Milwaukee, daughter of Ervin M. Cisler, Mosinee and the late Dorothy (Heislen) Cisler. On September 23, 1967 she married John "Tiny" Krueger at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. He survives. Pat...
Susan J. Davis
May 23, 2011
Susan J. Davis 99, Wausau, died Monday, May 23, 2011 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born July 13, 1911 in Burr Oak, Iowa, daughter of the late Charles and Lavina (Arnold) Furze. In 1943, she married Sam Davis in Decorah, Iowa, he preceded her in...
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