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.
Kenneth H. Weisenberger Sr
Jul 12, 2011
Kenneth Henry Weisenberger Sr. Kenneth H. Weisenberger Sr., 76, formerly of Marathon, died Tuesday, July 12, 2011 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Poplar Place Assisted Living, Rothschild. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his death. He was born July 30, 1934 in Marathon, son of the late William Sr. and...
Barbara S. Cleveland
Jul 11, 2011
Barbara S. Cleveland 70, Rothschild, passed away on her mother's birthday on Monday, July 11, 2011 at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston, with her family by her side. She was born September 7, 1940 in Wausau, daughter of the late John Sr. and Marjorie (Gaedtke) Kroening. On January 17, 1984, she married Howard Cleveland in Wausau. He survives. Among Barbara's...
Arlene G. Salzman
Jul 11, 2011
Arlene (Schumacher) Salzman, 68, of Wausau, died Monday, July 11, 2011 after a courageous 17 A½ year battle with breast cancer. Survivors include her husband, Donald Salzman; two sons, Jon Salzman, Weston, and Jeff (Shanna) Salzman, Wausau; four daughters, Jean (Tim) Olari, Wisconsin Rapids, Lori Salzman, Port Washington, Lynn Salzman, Hatley and Jill (Tyler) Much, Appleton; 8 grandchildren and one...
Mary R. Perrodin
Jul 10, 2011
Mary R. Perrodin 73, town of Goodrich, died Sunday, July 10, 2011 at her home, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born January 30, 1938 in Park Falls, daughter of the late William and Esther (Chambers) Gotz. On March 25, 2000, she married Larry Perrodin in Athens. He survives. Mary was preceded in death by her...
Roy K. Gilchrist
Jul 5, 2011
Roy K. Gilchrist, 56, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on June 10, 1955, in Chicago, IL, son of the late Jack and Audrey Gilchrist. Roy graduated from Marathon High School in 1973 and received a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. He then went on to get his master's...
Christina J. Heier
Jul 5, 2011
Christina J. Heier 92, Athens died Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at St. Francis House in South Milwaukee. She was born November 15, 1918 in the town of Day, daughter of the late John and Anna (Brausch) Bangart. On May 7, 1941 she married George Heier at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Rozellville. He preceded her in death on December 21, 1980....
Virginia P. Dahm
Jul 4, 2011
Virginia P. Dahm Virginia P. (Horky) Dahm, 89, Allison House, Rothschild, WI, passed away Monday, July 4, 2011, under the care of Aspirus Hospice House. She was born October 31, 1921, in Clintonville, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Edmund and Hilda (Jelinek) Horky. On February 11, 1946, she was united in marriage to George Dahm in Clintonville, Wisconsin. He...
Leona H. Ellenbecker
Jul 1, 2011
Leona Ellenbecker, age 96, died on July 1, 2011, at Tivoli Nursing Home at Divine Savior Healthcare in Portage, WI where she has resided for almost 5 years. Leona was born on August 23, 1914 in Dorchester, WI to the late Paul and Theresa (Vircks) Denzin. She married George Ellenbecker in 1931 and lived on a farm near Edgar. They...
Katherine E. Westfall
Jul 1, 2011
Katherine E. Westfall 83, Merrill, died Friday, July 1, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Katherine was born March 9, 1928 in Athens (town of Bern), daughter of the late Rudolph and Helen (Weiler) Schreiner. She married Gordon Westfall on June 28, 1947 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He preceded her in death on August 10, 2002. Gordon and Katie...
Donald A. Wagner
Jun 30, 2011
Donald A. Wagner 83, Wausau, died Thursday, June 30, 2011 at his cottage in Tomahawk. He was born May 22, 1928 in Wausau, son of the late Andrew and Mary (Schotz) Wagner. On June 4, 1955, he married Helen Zillman in Wausau. She preceded him in death on June 11, 1996. Donald was employed at Wausau Tile for 47 years...
Lillian M. Klumpyan-Heinrich
Jun 29, 2011
Lillian M. Klumpyan-Heinrich 96, Weston, died Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born October 19, 1914 in Lankin, N.D., daughter of the late Jacob and Mary (Urban) Hodny. Lillian married Joseph Klumpyan Sr. in Colby and they had four boys, Joe (Etta) Klumpyan, San Antonio, Tom (Barbara) Klumpyan, Schofield, Richard (Lia) Klumpyan,...
Thomas W. Miilu
Jun 20, 2011
Thomas W. Miilu 60, Wausau, died unexpectedly June 20, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 1, 1950, in Pontiac, Michigan, son of Mildred (Lahti) Miilu, Mass City, Mich., and the late Walter Miilu. On April 19, 1980, he married Kathy Quednow in Prentice. She survives. Tom was a graduate of Ontonagon High School and attended Michigan Tech....
Allen L. Goede
Jun 18, 2011
Allen L. Goede 60, loving son of Ethel Goede and the late Clarence Goede, passed away June 18, 2011 in Edgar. He was born October 30, 1950 in Wausau and had been a farmer for many years. Allen had a great love for animals, farming, gardening and his family. He was a kind, loving, honest and hard working man who...
Dorothy F. Schmitz
Jun 17, 2011
Dorothy F. Schmitz 70, Rib Mountain, died June 17, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 19, 1941 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edmund and Frances (Ostrowski) Nowaczyk. On August 12, 1961 she married Glenn Schmitz at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Dorothy graduated from Newman Catholic High School in 1959 and worked as a...
Alice B. Knetter
Jun 17, 2011
Alice B. Knetter 88, Wausau, died Friday June 17, 2011 at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born April 7, 1923, in the town of Emmet, daughter of the late Albert and Lily (Leffel) Ewert. On June 24, 1944, she married Alex James Knetter at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. He preceded her in death October 9, 1992....
Elmer Arthur Kaldunski Jr
Jun 15, 2011
Elmer A. Kaldunski 71, Wausau, died Wednesday, June 15, 2011 under the care of Aseracare Hospice at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. He was born April 22, 1940 in Chippewa Falls, son of the late Elmer Sr. and Sophia (Stencil) Kaldunski. On November 30, 1963 he married Donna Ploeckelman at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She preceded him in death on...
Neng Chue Xiong
Jun 11, 2011
Neng Chue Xiong 83, Wausau died Saturday, June 11, 2011 at his home. Survivors include his wife, Sao Xiong, Wausau, his children, Thai Xiong, Wausau, Cha Ying Xiong, Wausau, Her Xiong, St. Paul, Minnesota, Chay Xiong, Wausau, Kou Xiong, Wausau, Blia Xiong, South Carolina, Steve Xiong, Antigo, Xalia Xiong, Wausau, Yiang Xiong, Wausau, Yang Xiong, Wausau, Kab Xiong, St. Paul,...
Michael D. Behnke
Jun 11, 2011
Michael "Mike" D. Behnke 57, Marathon, died Saturday June 11, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 11, 1954 in Milwaukee, son of Donald Behnke and Mary Ann Handricks. Mike was the owner and operator of Central Silo. He lived to work, loved life and his family and friends. He enjoyed fishing, helping others and especially spending time...
James E. Simonton
Jun 11, 2011
James E. Simonton 64, Wausau died Saturday, June 11, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Jim retired from Old Castle Glass Co. after many years of employment. Survivors include his mother Marjorie Simonton, Wausau, one daughter, his siblings, Richard Simonton and Sheila Bernstein, both of New York and Janice (John) Schlueter, Colorado along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Private...
Marie P. Sattler
Jun 9, 2011
Marie P. Sattler 82, Wausau, died Thursday June 9, 2011 at Our House Assisted Living, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born May 23, 1929, in Stratford, daughter of the late Felix and Ethel (Raleigh) Adams. On October 5, 1974, she married Raymond A. Sattler at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her...
