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.
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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