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.
Patricia A. Blado
Apr 11, 2011
Patricia A. "Pat" Blado 66, town of Hewitt died Monday, April 11, 2011 at Eastview Medical Center, Antigo. For many years she was an administrative assistant for the AFL-CIO Union in Washington D.C. Survivors include her husband, Robert "Bob" Blado, town of Hewitt, four children, Dawn (Roy) Howdyshell, David (Mindy) Blado, Amber (Timothy) Blado, all of Maryland and Michael (Rachael)...
Brian A. Hornick
Apr 8, 2011
Brian A. Hornick 63, Wausau, died Friday, April 8, 2011 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born February 24, 1948 in Ironwood, Mich., son of the late Joseph and Ann (Tomich) Hornick. Brian was employed at Regal Beloit-Marathon Electric for 42 years and was an avid Packer fan who enjoyed polka music. He will be remembered for his...
Ronald E. Strek
Apr 8, 2011
Ronald "Ronnie" E. Strek 86, Wausau, died Friday, April 8, 2011 at his home. He was born April 3, 1925 in Wausau, son of the late Gilbert and Florence (Putteen) Strek. On June 2, 1947, he married Priscilla Le Mere at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Ronnie was a journeyman plumber for 45 years in the Wausau area...
David J. Socha
Apr 7, 2011
David Socha 88, of Edgar, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2011 at his home. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine; his children, Debbie (John) Albrecht, Sandy (Jeff) Scott, Terry (Tina) Socha, Sherry (Jamie) Skjeveland, Jill (Ken) Goodwin; sixteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Private family services will be held. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Edgar, is in charge of arrangements.
Donald H. Koppa
Apr 4, 2011
Donald H. Koppa, 77, died April 4, 2011, at Allison House in Schofield, under the care of Ministry Health Care Hospice Service. In October 2010, Don was diagnosed with a brain tumor, and underwent chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Since his diagnosis, Don has been an inspiration to those around him for the courageous and selfless manner in which he faced...
Dolores M. Henrichs
Apr 3, 2011
Dolores M Henrichs 80, Athens died Sunday, April 3, 2011 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a courage's battle with cancer. Dolores was born October 11, 1930, in Athens, daughter of the late Anton and Amelia (Lavicka) Weiler. Dolores and the late Emery Henrichs were married December 7, 1953 in Pine City,...
Theresa F. Sprouse
Apr 1, 2011
Theresa F. Sprouse 71, Pittsburg, Texas formerly of Wausau died Friday, April 1, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born in Wausau on April 11, 1939 daughter of the late Frank and Charlotte (Stubinski) Bychinski. Theresa was a 1959 graduate of Newman High School. She worked for Wausau Insurance Co. in Wausau and Syracuse, New York and also at...
Lynn M. Gray
Mar 31, 2011
Lynn M. Gray 67, Athens, formerly of Wausau, died Thursday, March 31, 2011 at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 7, 1943 in Green Bay, daughter of Muriel (Smits) Wilson of Wausau and the late Robert Wilson. On July 3, 1999, she married Richard "Dick" Gray at St. Stephen...
Mark A. Salzman
Mar 28, 2011
Mark A. Salzman 48, Wausau, died Monday, March 28, 2011 at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born August 20, 1962 in Wausau, son of Leonard Salzman and the late Alice (Wanke) Salzman. Mark was a jack of all trades and had several jobs over the years including a DJ at a radio station, caretaker at Pine Grove Cemetery,...
John A. Kipp
Mar 27, 2011
John A. Kipp On March 27, 2011 John "Jack" Kipp was welcomed into the comforting arms of God. Although Alzheimer's Disease stole so very much from Jack's final years, his death was one of dignity and great peace. He died in his home surrounded by his devoted family, in prayer. Jack was born February 4, 1934 in Marshfield, Wisconsin, to...
Doris A. Juedes-Andrew
Mar 27, 2011
Doris A. Juedes-Andrew 91, Merrill, formerly of Wausau, died Sunday, March 27, 2011 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at Good Samaritan Hospital, Merrill. She was born January 28, 1920 in Wausau, daughter of the late Charles and Selma (Kroctel) Nelson. On April 18, 1944 she married Hilbert Juedes. He preceded her in death on January 23, 1981....
Leon Andrew Burger
Mar 25, 2011
Leon Andrew Burger 94, Wausau, died Friday, March 25, 2011 at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born August 17, 1916 in Wausau, oldest son of the late Theodore and Marie (Chaignot) Burger. On November 14, 1940 he married Alma Grosskreutz in Wausau. She preceded him in death on February 19, 1997....
Margaret C. Boneske
Mar 24, 2011
Margaret C. Boneske 97, Athens, died Thursday, March 24, 2011 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Our House Assisted Living, Wausau. Margaret comes from a big family! She is the third oldest of ten brothers and sisters. Margaret was born November 28, 1913 in Saskatchewan, Canada, where her dad grew wheat and worked as a...
Arletta C. Engman
Mar 19, 2011
Arletta C. Engman 86, Wausau died Saturday, March 19, 2011 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born November 5, 1924 in the town of Stettin, daughter of the late Fred and Meta (Viergutz) Erdmann. On July 6, 1946 she married Edwin Engman at St. Paul's UCC, Wausau. He preceded...
Edwin C. Buchkowski
Mar 17, 2011
Edwin C. Buchkowski 86, Hatley died Thursday, March 17, 2011 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston. He was born September 21, 1924 in the town of Reid, son of the late Walter and Helen (Rogalla) Buchkowski. For more than 65 years Edwin was the owner/operator of Buchkowski Lumber Co....
Brian Lee Durr
Mar 15, 2011
Brian Lee Durr 51, Edgar, died Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at his parents home after a short battle with cancer. Brian was born September 12, 1959 in Athens, to Clarence and Sandra (Heidmann) Durr. Brian enjoyed restoring vintage Ford Broncos and then testing them to their fullest. Brian was truly himself working with wood and building small detailed projects. He...
Clifford J. Heil
Mar 14, 2011
Clifford J. Heil 88, Edgar and formerly of Marathon, died March 14, 2011 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born March 19, 1922 in the town of Mosinee, son of the late Anton and Frances (Jansen) Heil. On September 9, 1946, he married Loretta Ruplinger at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. Clifford...
Daniel E. Hrobsky
Mar 11, 2011
Daniel E. Hrobsky 78, Athens, died Friday March 11, 2011 at his home. He was born December 28, 1932, in Kewaunee, son of the late Herman and Emily (Ledvina) Hrobsky. On September 15, 1956, he married Patricia Vetter at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. Daniel was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the US Air Force....
Stephen Mark Paoli
Mar 9, 2011
Stephen Mark Paoli, 44, of Mosinee/Wausau passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN, on Wednesday, March 9, 2011. Steve was born May 7, 1966, in Ashland, WI, to Ralph and Mary Ann (LePage) Paoli. Steve attended school at St. Anne's Elementary School, graduated from Wausau Newman High School and North Central Technical College. Steve held various sales and...
Norman W. Bergmann
Mar 9, 2011
Norman W. Bergmann 90, town of Goodrich, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Colonial Center, Colby. He was born December 15, 1920 in the town of Goodrich, son of the late Henry and Elsie (Harmel) Bergmann. Norman farmed in the town of Goodrich and also logged in the town of Corning for many years. Survivors include one brother, Roland (Norma...
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