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.

Clifford J. Hopperdietzel

Clifford J. Hopperdietzel

May 22, 2011

Clifford "Cliff" J. Hopperdietzel 69, Athens died Sunday, May 22, 2011. He was born August 19, 1941 in Athens, son of the late Harold and Cyrilla (Peters) Hopperdietzel. On June 8, 1968 he married Nancy Riehle at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She survives. Cliff graduated Athens High School in 1960 and began his career at Wausau Homes which lasted...

Jean M. Misoni

Jean M. Misoni

May 20, 2011

Jean M. Misoni 81, Wausau, died Friday May 20, 2011 at her home. She was born January 31, 1930, in Laona, daughter of the late Edward and Joyce (Aschinger) Lambert. On May 14, 1949, she married the love of her life, Elvio Misoni, in Laona. He preceded her in death on January 11, 1992. Jean lived a life rich in...

Gertrude M. Bungert-Schmidt

Gertrude M. Bungert-Schmidt

May 20, 2011

Gertrude M. Bungert Schmidt 89, Abbotsford, formerly of Wausau, died Friday, May 20, 2011 at Continental Manor, Abbotsford. She was born October 12, 1921, in Colby, daughter of the late Harvey and Anna Barts. In 1940 she married Harry Bungert of Marathon who died May 20, 1968. She married Earl Schmidt of Wausau in 1973, and he died June 15,...

Dale M. Cleveland

Dale M. Cleveland

May 20, 2011

Dale M. Cleveland 77, Wausau, died Friday, May 20, 2011 at Marywood Center, Wausau. He was born in Wisconsin on April 20, 1934, son of the late Milton and Edna (Rice) Cleveland. On July 1, 1972, he married Donna Wetzel at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. For many years, Dale worked for the former Connor's Forest Industries in...

Evelyn A. Simons

Evelyn A. Simons

May 19, 2011

Evelyn A. Simons 84, Wausau, died Thursday, May 19, 2011 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wellington Place, Wausau. She was born June 13, 1926 in Stevens Point, daughter of the late Jacob and Mathilda (Kleman) Golomski. On September 7, 1946 she married George Simons at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in...

Edward A. Prahl

Edward A. Prahl

May 18, 2011

Edward A. Prahl 87, Wausau, passed away and went to be with his son, Charlie, on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at Ministry St. Claire's Hospital, Weston. He was born August 28, 1923 in the town of Wausau, son of the late Henry and Ella (Beck) Prahl. On October 16, 1948, he married Jeanette Czech at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau....

Rodney J. Warner

Rodney J. Warner

May 11, 2011

Rodney Jay Warner passed away on May 11, 2011 at his home with his wife and family at his side under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Rodney was born March 23, 1930 in Rib Lake, WI to the late Fern and Ora Warner. He married his high school sweetheart Rita Mae Annen on July 3, 1948...

Philip A. Wirkus

Philip A. Wirkus

May 10, 2011

On Tuesday, May 10, 2011, Philip Alexander Wirkus, age 87, went home to be with the Lord and his loving wife under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was at home surrounded by his family at the time of his death. Philip was born on November 20, 1923, in the town of Wien. He was the...

Lucille A. Lang

Lucille A. Lang

May 9, 2011

Lucille A. Lang 88, Marathon, died Monday, May 9, 2011 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at Wausau Manor. She was born October 11, 1922, in Poniatowski, daughter of the late Andrew and Victoria (Jakubowski) Waskowiak. On October 11, 1941, she married Gilbert Lang in Poniatowski. He preceded her in death on May 18, 2000. Lucille and her...

Lois O. Olson

Lois O. Olson

May 9, 2011

Lois O. Olson, 97, 1211 Arthur Street, Wausau, died Monday May 9, 2011 at Four Winds Lodge Assisted Living, in Verona. She was born November 26, 1913, in Athens, daughter of the late Conrad and Anna (Pratt) Erickson. On September 6, 1941, she married Roland A. Olson in Abbottsford. He preceded her in death June 4, 1979. Mom was an...

Norman Diers

Norman Diers

May 8, 2011

Norman R. Diers, 71, Athens died May 8th 2011, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Norman was born July 6, 1939, the son of the late Leo and Henrietta (Van Dreel) Diers. On July 17, 1965 he married Barbara Guralski at Holy Family Catholic Church in Poniatowski, WI. After graduating from Athens High...

Erna H. Ludkey

Erna H. Ludkey

May 7, 2011

Erna H. Ludkey 100, Wausau, died Saturday, May 7, 2011 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. She was born June 20, 1910 in town of Texas, daughter of the late John and Helen (Krause) Winter. On June 20, 1931 she married Howard Damrow Sr. He preceded her in death on July 3, 1948. On October 5, 1959 she married Richard...

Brandon Firkus

Brandon Firkus

May 6, 2011

Brandon J. "Moose" Firkus 20, Wausau, died Friday, May 6, 2011 in Elderon. He was born March 25, 1991 in Shawano, son of Dennis Firkus, Elderon and Julie (Ron) Maszk, Pike Lake. Brandon was employed at Waupaca Foundry where he worked as a grinder operator. His passions were hunting and fishing and will be remembered as a "Big Brother" to...

Albert Arthur Totzke

Albert Arthur Totzke

May 4, 2011

Albert Arthur Totzke 95, Edgar was welcomed into the arms of Jesus Wednesday, May 4, 2011 in the Palliative Care Unit at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Albert was born October 18, 1915 son of the late Ferdinand and Emma (Hoernke) Totzke in the house that was to be his lifelong home on Butternut Road in rural Edgar. He attended Edgar High...

Gordon Johnson

Gordon Johnson

May 4, 2011

Gordon "John" A. Johnson 82, Edgar, died Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at St. Joseph Hospital, ICU Unit, Marshfield. He was born October 31, 1928 in Wausau, son of the late Peter and Leone (Jaecks) Johnson. On October 3, 1970 he married Cecilia Burger at St. John Catholic Church, Wuertzburg. She survives. John served his country in the United States Army....

Sophie A. Bahleda

Sophie A. Bahleda

May 3, 2011

Sophie Anna Bahleda 94, Wausau died Tuesday May 3, 2011 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born July 26, 1916 in Wild Rose, daughter of the late Valentine and Marianna (Polak) Rzymek. On June 22, 1935 she married Joseph Bahleda at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. He preceded her in death on July 12, 1999. Sophie worked at Pied...

Thomas A. Hollander

Thomas A. Hollander

May 3, 2011

Thomas A. Hollander, 57, Wausau, died Tuesday May 3, 2011 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born August 10, 1953, in Wausau, son of Dolores (Neihold) Hollander, Wausau and the late Harold T. Hollander. On September 8, 1978, he married Cynthia Lang at Marathon. She survives. Thomas had been employed as Rosemurgy Ford in building maintenance....

Laddie Bosh Dvorak

Laddie Bosh Dvorak

May 2, 2011

Laddie Bosh Dvorak, 89, Edgar, died Monday, May 2, 2011 at his home. He was born December 13, 1921 in Milan, son of the late Joseph and Rose (Kosnar) Dvorak. On July 17, 1952, he married Rosalie Knetter in Chicago. She preceded him in death on September 16, 1999. Laddie faithfully served in the United States Army during World War...

Mary Ann M. Andrzcyzak

Mary Ann M. Andrzcyzak

Apr 30, 2011

Mary Ann M. Andrzcyzak 86, Wausau, died Saturday April 30, 2011 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born May 14, 1924 in Bevent, daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Burant) Mullen. On May 3, 1947 she married Royal Andrzcyzak at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. They will be united today in heaven on their 64th wedding anniversary....

Arleen M. Fiedler

Arleen M. Fiedler

Apr 27, 2011

Arleen M. Fiedler 88, Athens, died Weds. April 27, 2011, at Continental Manor, Abbottsford. She was born May 12, 1922, in Athens, daughter of the late Henry and Wilhelmina (Vogel) Berghammer. On September 22, 1945, she married Harold Fiedler at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He preceded her in death May 6, 1983. For over 40 years, Arleen made wedding...

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