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.

Robert A. Lemmer

Robert A. Lemmer

Nov 25, 2010

Robert A. Lemmer 62, Edgar, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. Bob was born November 7, 1948 in Wausau, son of the late Ralph Sr. and Margaret (Martin) Lemmer. On May 6, 1972 he married Sharon Wendt at St. John's Catholic Church in Edgar....

Elizabeth C. Zynda

Elizabeth C. Zynda

Nov 24, 2010

Elizabeth 'Betty' Caroline Zynda, 83, passed away peacefully at Wausau Manor on Wednesday, November 24, 2010, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Care. Betty was born to Caroline and James Peskie on December 21, 1926, in Milwaukee. She met her future husband when she went along on a blind date with a girlfriend who was supposed to...

Arthur M. Knipple

Arthur M. Knipple

Nov 23, 2010

Arthur M. Knipple 78, Schofield, died Tuesday November 23, 2010 at the Aspirus Hospice House. He was born May 28, 1932, in Bevent, son of the late Michael and Julia (Barwick) Knipple. On September 14, 1957, he married Irene Cherek at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, Bevent. She survives. An Army veteran of the Korean War, Arthur was a member of...

Harold F. Rodesch

Harold F. Rodesch

Nov 22, 2010

Harold F. Rodesch 82, Edgar, died Monday, November 22, 2010 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. He was born June 10, 1928 in Edgar, son of the late Nicholas and Anna (Schueller) Rodesch. On September 29, 1956 he married Phyllis Kondzela at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. She survives. Harold served his Country in the United States Army...

Pla Her Thao

Pla Her Thao

Nov 21, 2010

Pla Her Thao, 58, of Weston died Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital in Weston surrounded by loved ones. Pla was born in Laos to Bla Chong and You Her. She later married Tong Xeng Thao on April 3, 1968. Pla and Tong Xeng along with Ying, Nou Vang and Pao Thao were the first Hmong family...

Duwayne Untiedt

Duwayne Untiedt

Nov 20, 2010

DuWayne "Ditto" Untiedt age 78, Edgar, went to rest peacefully in the arms of his heavenly Father on Saturday, November 20, 2010 in the Palliative Care Unit at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 15, 1932 to the late Otto and Hattie Untiedt. On September 25, 1965 he married Marlene "Molly" Teske at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. She...

Sally T. Kraft

Sally T. Kraft

Nov 20, 2010

Sally T. Kraft 76, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 20, 2010 to join our Lord and Savior and her beloved Roger in the warm heavens above. She died under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at Marshfield Care Center. She was born in Wausau on July 24, 1934 to the late Frederick and Leona (Netzel) Egner. On...

Thomas E. Mccarthy

Thomas E. Mccarthy

Nov 18, 2010

Thomas Edwin McCarthy passed away peacefully under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at his home in Wausau on his 77th birthday, November 18, 2010. He was born in Wausau to the late Edwin and Irene McCarthy on November 18, 1933. On October 15, 1955, he married Judith "Judy" Hull in Wausau. She preceded him in death on June...

Phyllis Mae Corda

Phyllis Mae Corda

Nov 15, 2010

Phyllis M. Corda 72, Wausau, passed away Monday, November 15, 2010, at Wausau Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 16, 1937 in Wausau, daughter of the late Harold and Theodora (Golla) Elson. On November 30, 1963 she married James "Jim" G. Corda at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He passed away July 16, 2010. When living in Merrill, Phyllis...

Mary A. Rubow

Mary A. Rubow

Nov 15, 2010

Mary A. Rubow 94, Wausau, died Monday, November 15, 2010 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born April 6, 1916 in Wausau, daughter of the late Bernard and Helen (Kelsey) Richards. On January 4, 1936, she married Raymond Rubow in Wausau. He preceded her in death on March 21, 1985. Mary was a true homemaker at heart; she loved...

Marina F. Thibodeau

Marina F. Thibodeau

Nov 14, 2010

Marina F. Thibodeau 99, Wausau died Sunday, November 14, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, at Harmony Terrace Court, Wausau. She was born June 18, 1911 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Joseph & Magdelina (Bertrand) Dietzler. Proceeded in death by her first husband, Arthur Weske and her second husband, Arthur Thibodeau. Marina was a...

Johanna Schreier

Johanna Schreier

Nov 12, 2010

Johanna Schreier 96, Edgar, died Friday November 12, 2010 at her home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born April 15, 1914 in Marathon, daughter of the late Frank Sr. and Alvina (Henke) Rajek. On January 17, 1939, she married Michael Schreier at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death January...

Odelia Thorsen

Odelia Thorsen

Nov 11, 2010

Odelia "TILLY" Thorsen, 100, passed away Thursday morning, November 11th, 2010 at Cedar Ridge Elder Services in Mosinee, WI under the recent care of Aspirius Hospice Services. Her granddaughter, Lisa, was there by her side. She was the born on February 24, 1910, the second child of eight to Wilhelmina & Henry Berghammer in Athens, WI. Only one sibling, a...

David Howard Glascock

David Howard Glascock

Nov 10, 2010

David H. Glascock, 42, Wausau WI, passed away unexpectadly Wednesday, November 10, 2010 due to heart complications at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, WI. David was preceded in death by his father, Howard Lynn Glascock in February of 1990, and is survived by his mother, Martha, his two sons, Zachary and Benjamin, both of Wausau, his two sisters Deborah (Robert)...

Elaine M. Steidinger

Elaine M. Steidinger

Nov 10, 2010

Elaine Mae Steidinger 82, Marathon, died Wednesday, November 10, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Harbor House, Wausau. She was born May 8, 1928 in town of Maine, daughter of the late Arnold and Marie (Plautz) Schmieden. On November 12, 1949 she married Hilton Steidinger at St. John Lutheran Church in the town of...

Jerome G. Beck

Jerome G. Beck

Nov 10, 2010

Jerome "Jerry" G. Beck 75, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 10, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Allison House, Schofield, with his children by his side. He was born April 13, 1935 in Wausau, son of the late Alfred and Adeline (Marten) Beck. On May 4, 1957, he married Bertie Lou D. Wendorf at...

Richard C. Bergs

Richard C. Bergs

Nov 10, 2010

Richard "Dick" C. Bergs 66, Mosinee, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Dick was born March 2, 1944 in Wausau the son of the late Elmer and Theresa (Golla) Bergs. Following his military service, he was an owner/operator of an over the road trucking business. In his spare time Dick enjoyed fishing and video poker. Survivors...

Leona Elsie Kirstein

Leona Elsie Kirstein

Nov 10, 2010

Leona E. Kirstein 102, formerly of the town of Marathon, died peacefully, November 10, 2010 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born April 15, 1908, in the town of Stettin, daughter of the late Otto and Anna (Wendorf) Zunker. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Stettin. She married Raymond C. Kirstein,...

Norman K. Genrich

Norman K. Genrich

Nov 8, 2010

Norman K. Genrich 75, Town of Hewitt, died Monday, November 8, 2010 under the care of LeRoyer Hospice Care at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born January 12, 1935 in the Town of Hewitt, son of the late Arthur and Viola (Strassman) Genrich. On January 15, 1955 he married Shirley Wiensch at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau....

Robert R. Burger

Robert R. Burger

Nov 3, 2010

Robert "Bob" R. Burger passed away surrounded by family and friends at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Nov.3, 2010. Bob was born the son of Ben Sr. and Mary (Duquette)Burger on September 8, 1955 in Wausau. He graduated from Wausau East High School. Bob was currently employed by Jarp Industries in Schofield in the Receiving dept. He had worked in the...

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