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.
Evelyn A. Simons
May 19, 2011
Evelyn A. Simons 84, Wausau, died Thursday, May 19, 2011 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wellington Place, Wausau. She was born June 13, 1926 in Stevens Point, daughter of the late Jacob and Mathilda (Kleman) Golomski. On September 7, 1946 she married George Simons at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in...
Edward A. Prahl
May 18, 2011
Edward A. Prahl 87, Wausau, passed away and went to be with his son, Charlie, on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at Ministry St. Claire's Hospital, Weston. He was born August 28, 1923 in the town of Wausau, son of the late Henry and Ella (Beck) Prahl. On October 16, 1948, he married Jeanette Czech at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau....
Rodney J. Warner
May 11, 2011
Rodney Jay Warner passed away on May 11, 2011 at his home with his wife and family at his side under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Rodney was born March 23, 1930 in Rib Lake, WI to the late Fern and Ora Warner. He married his high school sweetheart Rita Mae Annen on July 3, 1948...
Philip A. Wirkus
May 10, 2011
On Tuesday, May 10, 2011, Philip Alexander Wirkus, age 87, went home to be with the Lord and his loving wife under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was at home surrounded by his family at the time of his death. Philip was born on November 20, 1923, in the town of Wien. He was the...
Lucille A. Lang
May 9, 2011
Lucille A. Lang 88, Marathon, died Monday, May 9, 2011 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at Wausau Manor. She was born October 11, 1922, in Poniatowski, daughter of the late Andrew and Victoria (Jakubowski) Waskowiak. On October 11, 1941, she married Gilbert Lang in Poniatowski. He preceded her in death on May 18, 2000. Lucille and her...
Lois O. Olson
May 9, 2011
Lois O. Olson, 97, 1211 Arthur Street, Wausau, died Monday May 9, 2011 at Four Winds Lodge Assisted Living, in Verona. She was born November 26, 1913, in Athens, daughter of the late Conrad and Anna (Pratt) Erickson. On September 6, 1941, she married Roland A. Olson in Abbottsford. He preceded her in death June 4, 1979. Mom was an...
Norman Diers
May 8, 2011
Norman R. Diers, 71, Athens died May 8th 2011, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Norman was born July 6, 1939, the son of the late Leo and Henrietta (Van Dreel) Diers. On July 17, 1965 he married Barbara Guralski at Holy Family Catholic Church in Poniatowski, WI. After graduating from Athens High...
Erna H. Ludkey
May 7, 2011
Erna H. Ludkey 100, Wausau, died Saturday, May 7, 2011 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. She was born June 20, 1910 in town of Texas, daughter of the late John and Helen (Krause) Winter. On June 20, 1931 she married Howard Damrow Sr. He preceded her in death on July 3, 1948. On October 5, 1959 she married Richard...
Brandon Firkus
May 6, 2011
Brandon J. "Moose" Firkus 20, Wausau, died Friday, May 6, 2011 in Elderon. He was born March 25, 1991 in Shawano, son of Dennis Firkus, Elderon and Julie (Ron) Maszk, Pike Lake. Brandon was employed at Waupaca Foundry where he worked as a grinder operator. His passions were hunting and fishing and will be remembered as a "Big Brother" to...
Albert Arthur Totzke
May 4, 2011
Albert Arthur Totzke 95, Edgar was welcomed into the arms of Jesus Wednesday, May 4, 2011 in the Palliative Care Unit at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Albert was born October 18, 1915 son of the late Ferdinand and Emma (Hoernke) Totzke in the house that was to be his lifelong home on Butternut Road in rural Edgar. He attended Edgar High...
Gordon Johnson
May 4, 2011
Gordon "John" A. Johnson 82, Edgar, died Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at St. Joseph Hospital, ICU Unit, Marshfield. He was born October 31, 1928 in Wausau, son of the late Peter and Leone (Jaecks) Johnson. On October 3, 1970 he married Cecilia Burger at St. John Catholic Church, Wuertzburg. She survives. John served his country in the United States Army....
Sophie A. Bahleda
May 3, 2011
Sophie Anna Bahleda 94, Wausau died Tuesday May 3, 2011 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born July 26, 1916 in Wild Rose, daughter of the late Valentine and Marianna (Polak) Rzymek. On June 22, 1935 she married Joseph Bahleda at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. He preceded her in death on July 12, 1999. Sophie worked at Pied...
Thomas A. Hollander
May 3, 2011
Thomas A. Hollander, 57, Wausau, died Tuesday May 3, 2011 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born August 10, 1953, in Wausau, son of Dolores (Neihold) Hollander, Wausau and the late Harold T. Hollander. On September 8, 1978, he married Cynthia Lang at Marathon. She survives. Thomas had been employed as Rosemurgy Ford in building maintenance....
Laddie Bosh Dvorak
May 2, 2011
Laddie Bosh Dvorak, 89, Edgar, died Monday, May 2, 2011 at his home. He was born December 13, 1921 in Milan, son of the late Joseph and Rose (Kosnar) Dvorak. On July 17, 1952, he married Rosalie Knetter in Chicago. She preceded him in death on September 16, 1999. Laddie faithfully served in the United States Army during World War...
Mary Ann M. Andrzcyzak
Apr 30, 2011
Mary Ann M. Andrzcyzak 86, Wausau, died Saturday April 30, 2011 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born May 14, 1924 in Bevent, daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Burant) Mullen. On May 3, 1947 she married Royal Andrzcyzak at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. They will be united today in heaven on their 64th wedding anniversary....
Arleen M. Fiedler
Apr 27, 2011
Arleen M. Fiedler 88, Athens, died Weds. April 27, 2011, at Continental Manor, Abbottsford. She was born May 12, 1922, in Athens, daughter of the late Henry and Wilhelmina (Vogel) Berghammer. On September 22, 1945, she married Harold Fiedler at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He preceded her in death May 6, 1983. For over 40 years, Arleen made wedding...
Joseph J. Guillaume
Apr 26, 2011
Joseph "Joe" J. Guillaume 54, Wausau, died Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 3, 1956 in Wausau, the son of Jerome and Lois (Schmidt) Guillaume. On November 3, 1983, he married Bonnie Hoff in Wausau. She survives. For 18 years, Joe worked for Federal Mogul in Schofield. Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed fishing,...
Shirley Ellen Lechleitner
Apr 26, 2011
SHIRLEY E. LECHLEITNER Shirley Ellen (Day) Lechleitner passed away April 26, 2011 at home surrounded by her family. She was born October 29, 1936 in Cleveland Township of Taylor County to Dean and Doris (Williams) Day. She attended Hannibal Public School, and graduated valedictorian of the class of 1954. She married Leonard Lechleitner on July 24, 1954 at St. Joseph...
Beverley E. Faulk
Apr 25, 2011
Beverley Elain Faulk 75, Athens shed her earthly shackles to enter her Lord's promise of eternal life on Monday, April 25, 2011. She was born in Oregon and accompanied her husband to Texas where they raised four children. In her later years she joined her older daughter in Wisconsin. Her greatest joy was reading God's Word and remembering the many...
Leslie W. Siewert
Apr 24, 2011
Leslie "Les" W. Siewert 85, Wausau, died Sunday, April 24, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau. He was born May 30, 1925 in Wausau, son of the late Oscar and Elsa (Seehafer) Siewert. On September 17, 1949 he married Virginia "Pete" Petrowski at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. She survives. Les began his military service in...
