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.

Esther M. Dubicki

Esther M. Dubicki

Feb 12, 2011

Esther M. Dubicki 93, Weston died Saturday, February 12, 2011 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at her home. She was born July 26, 1917 in Rib Lake, daughter of the late Fred and Hilda (Peche) Freiboth. On December 23, 1967 she married Alois Dubicki in Chicago, Illinois. He preceded her in death in 1988. In 1967 Esther...

Herbert C. Hoernke

Herbert C. Hoernke

Feb 10, 2011

Herbert C. Hoernke 81, Marshfield, formerly of Edgar died Thursday, February 10, 2011 at his home. Herbert worked at Waukesha Foundry for more than 40 years. Survivors include his brother, Ralph (Cheryl) Hoernke, one sister, Arlene Richardson and one niece, Lisa Hoernke, all of Edgar. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 14, 2011 at Peace Lutheran...

Larry Miles Rinehart

Larry Miles Rinehart

Feb 9, 2011

Larry M. Rinehart 44, Weston, formerly of the town of Goodrich, died Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at his home. He was born October 20, 1966 in Medford, son of the late Albert J. and Marjorie E. (Griswold) Rinehart. Larry has been employed as a welder for Greenheck Fan Corporation, Schofield for over 15 years. Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed...

Richard B. Mosse

Richard B. Mosse

Feb 9, 2011

Richard "Rick" B. Mosse 61, Wausau died Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Rick was born February 2, 1950 in Deerfield, Illinios son of the late Baskett and Mae (Sipes) Mosse. On December 27, 1975 he married Christine Larson in Superior. She survives. Rick, was a man that was truly blessed with the ability to spread joy, laughter,...

Norbert E. Schneider

Norbert E. Schneider

Feb 9, 2011

Norbert E. Schneider 81, Wausau, died Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at Wausau Manor. He was born June 6, 1929 in Rib Lake, son of the late Michael and Rosa (Jud) Schneider. He married Joan Piel in Chicago and she preceded him in death on January 8, 2004. Norbert worked as a carpenter. Survivors include his son, John Schneider, Wausau; step-children,...

Madison Sue Kuhlman

Madison Sue Kuhlman

Feb 9, 2011

Madison Sue Kuhlman, infant daughter of Nathan and Jenny (Blaubach) Kuhlman of Wausau, was born to life on September 27, 2009 and born to eternal life on Wednesday, February 9, 2011. Survivors include her parents; her maternal grandparents, Wade and Wendy Knuth, Wausau; her paternal grandmother, Rita Kuhlman, Wausau; her paternal grandfather, Bob (Gladys) Kuhlman, Dolestown, Wis.; her maternal great...

Mary Jane Nikolai

Mary Jane Nikolai

Feb 7, 2011

Mary Jane Nikolai 84, Wausau, died Monday, February 7, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 20, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late Andrew and Helen Machyniak. On September 11, 1948 she married John A. Nikolai in Wausau. He preceded her in death on January 6, 1988. Mary Jane worked at Marathon Corp. and later became a...

Marian A. Skrzypchak

Marian A. Skrzypchak

Feb 5, 2011

Marian A. Skrzypchak 84, Marathon died Saturday, February 5, 2011 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Allison House, Marathon. She was born June 2, 1926 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Arthur and Agatha (Knoeck) Hall. On July 2, 1947 she married Norbert Skrzypchak at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded...

Ruth V. Klemp

Ruth V. Klemp

Feb 4, 2011

Ruth V. Klemp 100, Wausau, formerly of Cable died Friday, February 04, 2011 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Sylvan Crossing, Wausau. She was born October 18, 1910 in Cable, daughter of the late Henry and Mary Etta (Heisley) Frels. On May 21, 1933 she married Rev. Eugene A. Klemp in Cable. He preceded her...

Frank J. Hogel

Frank J. Hogel

Feb 3, 2011

Frank J. Hogel 89, Wausau, died Thursday February 3, 2011 at North Central Health Care Facilities, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday February 8, 2011 at Pine Grove Cemetery, Wausau. Rev. Gerald Pehler OFM Cap. will preside. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau, is in charge of...

Kenneth E. Schmidt

Kenneth E. Schmidt

Feb 3, 2011

Kenneth E. Schmidt 85, Wausau, died Thursday, February 3, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 26, 1925 in Wausau, son of the late Fred and Lucille (Lapinski) Schmidt. On July 11, 1946 he married MaryAnn Frank in Wausau. She preceded him in death on February 8, 2005. Kenneth served his country in the United States Army and...

Arnold Joseph Riehle

Arnold Joseph Riehle

Jan 31, 2011

Arnold "Arnie" J. Riehle 88, lifelong resident of Athens, passed away peacefully Monday, January 31, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under palliative care. He was born February 13, 1922 in Athens, middle son of the late Peter and Elizabeth (Albrecht) Riehle. Arnie served his country from 1941 until 1945 in the United States Army in World War II during the...

Josephine Czechowicz Lawryk

Josephine Czechowicz Lawryk

Jan 31, 2011

Josephine Czechowicz Lawryk passed away Monday January 31st of congestive heart failure at Wellington Assisted Living in Rib Mountain just shy of her 90th birthday. She was the eldest daughter born to Edward and Anna (Hebda) Ciukaj on February 5th 1921 She walked many miles to the country school in Rockyridge each school day. After school she worked on the...

Joseph J. Nowak Sr

Joseph J. Nowak Sr

Jan 29, 2011

Joseph J. Nowak Sr. 90, town of Cassel, died Saturday, January 29, 2011 at The House of Dove, Marshfield. He was born March 19, 1920 in Marathon County, son of the late Michael Sr. and Mary (Semski) Nowak. On June 22, 1943, he married Clara Knetter at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. She preceded him in death on May 16,...

Carol S. Shevlin

Carol S. Shevlin

Jan 29, 2011

Carol S. Shevlin 66, Wausau died Saturday, January 29, 2011 at her home. She was born December 30, 1944 in Chippewa Falls, daughter of the late Joseph and Eleanore (Lang) Wellner. On December 30, 1981 she married William E. Shevlin in Wausau. He preceded her in death on April 28, 1998. Carol grew up in the Boyd area on the...

Edna Mae Decker

Edna Mae Decker

Jan 28, 2011

Edna Mae Decker 87, Athens, died Friday, January 28, 2011 at Golden Living Center Continental Manor, Abbotsford. She was born on October 8, 1923 in Milwaukee. On August 2, 1941, she married Arnold "Fritz" Decker. He preceded her in death on November 16, 1999. Edna Mae was active in her community as an organist for 60 years at St. Anthony...

Fern Wilhelmina Peterson

Fern Wilhelmina Peterson

Jan 27, 2011

Fern Wilhelmina Peterson, 92, passed away on Thursday, January 27th, 2011 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center in Schofield, WI. Fern had been a resident of Kennedy Park for the past 8 years. Fern was born on October 28, 1918, in Hayti, South Dakota, to Peter and Amanda (Johnson) Anderson. As a young woman, she moved to Detroit, MI,...

John A. Myszka

John A. Myszka

Jan 25, 2011

John A. Myszka 74, Athens died Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. Survivors include his wife, Jackie Myszka, Athens, his children, Cindy (Gene) Stankowski, Schofield, Allen (Kayla Klump) Myszka, Athens and Stephanie (Mike Grzybowski) Myszka, Edgar, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Private family services will be held at a later date. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens is...

Helen M. Urmanski

Helen M. Urmanski

Jan 24, 2011

Helen M. Urmanski 98, town of Rietbrock, died Monday, January 24, 2011 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Center, Wausau. She was born March 1, 1912 in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late John and Martha (Retka) Pietrowski. On May 21, 1929, she married Joseph Urmanski at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski....

Lucille M. Lunt

Lucille M. Lunt

Jan 21, 2011

Lucille M. "Lucy" Lunt 76, Wausau, died Friday, January 21, 2011 at her residence. Lucy was born November 7, 1934 in the town of Bevent, daughter of the late William and Doris (Tryba) Nigbur. She married Howard F. Lunt on July 9, 1955 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on March 25, 1989. She was...

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