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.
Lawrence P. Riehle
Jan 20, 2011
Lawrence P. Riehle, 88, Athens, died Thursday January 20, 2011 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born April 26, 1922 in Wausau, son of the late Conrad and Anna (Berres) Riehle. On October 18, 1944 he married Marie Mallak at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She survives. Prior to his retirement, Lawrence was a dairy farmer. Lawrence was a...
James William Braun
Jan 19, 2011
James W. Braun, of Wausau, Wisconsin and long-time resident of Athens, passed away peacefully at home with family on Wednesday, January 19, 2011. Born at home on November 10, 1923, Jim was the eldest child of the late Albert and Florence (Brady) Braun. He was a 1941 graduate of the Athens High School and a 1948 graduate of the University...
Loren Vernon Hawley
Jan 18, 2011
Loren Vernon Hawley 87, Weston, died peacefully Tuesday January 18, 2011 Cedar Ridge Elder Services, Weston. Loren was born September 2, 1923, in Weyauwega, son of the late Wallace and Eleanor (Marquardt) Hawley. On December 2, 1944, he married Jean Callaway in Oshkosh. She survives. Loren was passionate about deer hunting, enjoyed trout fishing and watching the birds come to...
Marianne Bugni
Jan 18, 2011
Marianne Bugni 89, Wausau, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center. She was born August 27, 1921 in Pence, WI, daughter of the late Peter and Catherine (Biondi) Celli. Marianne married James Bugni in Hurley. He preceded her in death in 1962. Marianne continued to raise her family while becoming an owner/operator of a...
Bernice D. Giese
Jan 16, 2011
Bernice D. Giese 82, Athens, died Sunday, January 16, 2011 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born July 25, 1928 in town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Charles and Linda (Bramm) Framke. On September 10, 1949 she married James Giese in Athens. He preceded her in death. Bernice worked at Marathon Cheese for over 20 years until her...
Carl Behrendt
Jan 15, 2011
Carl Behrendt 92, Wausau, died Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 20, 1918 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Louis and Mathilda (Weigand) Behrendt. On April 26, 1941, he married Verna Boelter in Athens. She survives. In his younger years, Carl owned and operated the former Behrendt Service Station in Athens....
Grace B. Steilen
Jan 14, 2011
Grace B. Steilen 82, Rothschild, died Friday January 14, 2011 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born March 8, 1929, in Milwaukee, daughter of Clara Wiatrowski. On December 13, 1968, she married Charles Steilen in Wausau. He preceded her in death February 24, 1979. For many years, Grace had been employed at Buska Insurance Agency. Grace and Charles enjoyed...
Cathy J. Dalbec
Jan 13, 2011
Cathy J. Dalbec 42, Wausau died Thursday, January 13, 2011 in Wausau. She was born January 8, 1969 in Wausau daughter of Jeanette (Mogenson) Wallace, Wausau and the late John Wallace. On September 20, 1997 she married Thomas Dalbec at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on May 29, 2005. For many years Cathy was a caregiver...
James R. Mohelnitzky
Jan 13, 2011
James R. Mohelnitzky Schofield and Phelps, Wisconsin, died Thursday January 13, 2011, at his home in Phelps, surrounded by family and under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born February 29, 1940, son of the late Lawrence and Agnes (Remmel) Mohelnitzky. On September 29, 1962, he married Sandra Ryan in Schofield. James attended Wausau Neuman High School...
Julie K. Albrecht
Jan 13, 2011
Julie K. Albrecht 49, Athens, died Thursday, January 13, 2011 at her home. She was born December 6, 1961 in Port Washington, the daughter of Jerome Albrecht of Athens and the late Mary Ann (Myszka) Albrecht. Julie enjoyed watching sporting events on television, rides in the car and taking rides on the four-wheeler. Survivors include, her father, Jerome; one brother,...
Harry Kent Nordquist
Jan 12, 2011
Harry Kent Nordquist Jr. 55, Wausau and Presque Isle, died Weds. January 12, 2011 at UW Hospital, Madison. He was born October 28, 1955, in Chicago, son of Bernadine (Wojtanowicz) Nordquist, Wausau and the late Harry K. Nordquist Sr. Harry attended Madison Area Technical College and received a degree in tax accounting. He will be remembered for his personality and...
William R. Strunk
Jan 11, 2011
William R. Strunk, 92, Colby, formerly of Milan, died Tuesday, January 11, 2011, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at Pine Ridge Assisted Living, Colby, surroinded by his family He was born June 22, 1918 in Kenosha, son of the late Erhardt and Melinda (Hinke) Strunk. On November 14, 1942, he married Maxine Keedy at First Methodist Church,...
Dawn M. Copanos
Jan 10, 2011
Dawn M. Copanos 55, Wausau, died Monday, January 10, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 29, 1955 in Wausau, the daughter of Deloris (Slagoski) Brown and the late Clarence I. Brown. Dawn worked as a nursing assistant for many nursing homes throughout her life and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Montgomery Plant Unit No....
Richard A. Switlick
Jan 10, 2011
Richard A. Switlick 56, Stratford, died Monday, January 10, 2011 at Ministry Good Samaritan Health Center, Merrill. He was born June 27, 1954 in Wausau, son of Jeanette (Sprenger) Switlick and the late Stanley Switlick. Richard was an avid tractor collector and enthusiast and was known for his loving, giving nature and willingness to help others. Survivors include his mother,...
Shirley S. Dymora
Jan 10, 2011
Shirley S. Dymora 88, Wausau died Monday, January 10, 2011 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born March 2, 1922 in Mosinee, daughter of the late Frank and Sophie (Matuszak) Andzejewski. Shirley worked at Wausau Papers in Brokaw for more than 26 years. Some of her interests included going out to...
Gerald Steffen
Jan 9, 2011
Gerald Steffen, 79, Wausau, died Sunday January 9, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 20, 1931 in Wausau, son of the late Richard and Laura (Drewek) Steffen. Gerald, a graduate of Wausau High School, proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marines Corps. It was while home on leave from Camp Pendleton in...
Ethel E. Brandt
Jan 8, 2011
Ethel E. Brandt 97, Schofield, formerly of Wausau, died Saturday, January 8, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. She was born December 2, 1913 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Otto and Anna (Matthiae) Hanke. On June 15, 1935, she married Levi Brandt at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death in October of...
Kenneth R. Kasten
Jan 7, 2011
Kenneth R. Kasten 65, Weston, died Friday January 7, 2011 at home under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice, surrounded by his family. Ken was born April 1, 1945 in Schofield, son of the late Leonard and Hattie (Borchardt) Kasten. He married Diane Rothenberger on November 2, 1968 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Wausau. She survives. Ken is...
Orville F. Schilling
Jan 6, 2011
Orville F. Schilling 84, Wausau died Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. He was born October 1, 1926 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Aloysius J. and Anna (Lang) Schilling. On December 2, 1944 he married Lorraine Schulz in Wausau. She preceded him in death on August 19, 1986. Orville retired...
Gertrude F. Reiche
Jan 1, 2011
Gertrude F. Reiche 96, Wausau, died Saturday, January 1, 2011 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Harmony Terrace Court, Wausau. She was born March 10, 1914, in town of Stettin, daughter of the late John and Emma (Hilmershausen) Artus. On November 19, 1938 she married Leonard Reiche at Rib Falls Methodist Church, Rib Falls. He...
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