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.
Harold Dahlke
Feb 16, 2011
Harold "Bud" J. Dahlke 87, Wausau, died Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at Wausau Manor. He was born May 23, 1923 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Susan (Fochs) Dahlke. On February 14, 1953, he married Dolores Urmanski at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. She survives. Bud was a veteran of the United States Army,...
Bernice M. Knetter
Feb 14, 2011
Bernice M. Knetter 81, Edgar, died Monday February 14, 2011 at her home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born June 24, 1929 in Marathon, daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Kennedy) Hall. On August 26, 1947 she married Robert P. Knetter at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death...
Leroy D. Schoepke Sr
Feb 12, 2011
LeRoy D. Schoepke Sr. 85, Wausau, died Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 3, 1926 in St. Paul, Minn., son of the late Daniel and Elizabeth (Brettin) Schoepke. On September 7, 1946, he married Pearl Doepke in Pine City, Minn. She preceded him in death on October 7, 2010. LeRoy was a veteran of...
Thomas Lepak
Feb 12, 2011
Thomas Lepak 89, Wausau, died Saturday February 12, 2011 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born August 25, 1921, in Mosinee, son of the late Joseph and Cecilia (Skrzypchak) Lepak. On June 21, 1944, he married Adeline Filtzkowski at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. She preceded him in death June 29, 2004. Tom served his country...
Fredonia Kropp
Feb 12, 2011
Fredonia Kropp 82, died Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 20, 1928 in Wisconsin, daughter of the late Joseph and Susan (Welbes) Deaubl. On November 29, 1947 she married Alfred Kropp. He preceded her in death. Fredonia enjoyed drawing, reading, needlepoint and gardening. Survivors include her son, Kenneth (Carol) Kropp, Wausau and grandson, Rev....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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