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.
Elroy C. Strasser
Aug 8, 2011
Elroy C. Strasser 87, Edgar, died Monday, August 8, 2011 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield after a brief illness. He was born December 30, 1923 in Edgar, son of the late Fred and Mary (Kania) Strasser. On June 30, 1948 he married Helen Weisenberger at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. Elroy farmed for many years and also worked...
Charles Dernbach
Aug 7, 2011
Charles Dernbach 69, Weston, died Sunday, August 7, 2011 at his home. He was born March 21, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Anthony and Marion (Kaas) Dernbach. He was the owner and operator of a camera store. Survivors include a brother, Rick Dernbach, Bainbridge Island, Wash., two sisters, Susan Dernbach, Seattle, Wash and Jamie Potkai, Windsor, Conn;...
Dorothy Zielazowski
Aug 6, 2011
Dorothy Kottke Plautz Zielazowski, 78, Edgar, died Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. Dorothy was born January 31, 1933 in Hamburg, daughter of the late Gustave and Theresa (Plautz). She worked as a laborer in the ginseng fields. Her hobbies included knitting and crocheting. Private family services were held. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Edgar is...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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