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 Gierke
Nov 1, 2010
Robert "Bob" W. Gierke 87, Wausau, died Monday, November 1, 2010 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. He was born February 20, 1923 in Michigan, son of the late Frank and Mary Louise (Gould) Gierke. He married Josephine Patton who preceded him in death. Bob worked as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service and served his country...
Kevin D. Schilling
Nov 1, 2010
Kevin D. Schilling 44, Edgar died on All Saints Day, Monday, November 1, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 28, 1966 in Wausau, son of the late Emmett and Janet (Kuyoth) Schilling. Kevin married Janet Fahey at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. They later divorced. Kevin was a diesel mechanic at K & S Fuel Injection in...
Lorene A. Fendos
Oct 29, 2010
Lorene A. Fendos 82, passed away Friday, October 29, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 1, 1928, in Withee, daughter of the late Henry and Dello Wagner. Throughout her lifetime, she worked various kitchen jobs and served as a loving babysitter to many children in the area. She will be missed by all. Survivors include her four...
Jerome Henry
Oct 27, 2010
Jerry Henry Born in Wisconsin Rapids, WI on October 10, 1924. Departed on October 27, 2010 and resided in Wausau, WI. Jerome "Jerry" J. Henry, 86, Wausau, died October 27, 2010, commended in the love and comfort of his family and the dedicated caregivers at Sylvan Crossings on Evergreen. Jerry was happy when working hard or sharing his inventive brand...
Betty E. Reissman
Oct 27, 2010
Theresa "Betty" E. (Kolokowski) Reissman 75, Mosinee, died Wednesday, October 27, 2010 in St. Petersburg, Florida. She was born October 6, 1935 in Wausau, daughter of the late Steven and Florence (Mullen) Kolokowski. For 35 years, Betty bartended at the Palms Supper Club, Schofield. She loved quilting with her friends and made numerous quilts for her family, along with custom...
Verna Nevinski Jones
Oct 25, 2010
Verna Nevinski Jones 87, Wausau, died Monday October 25, 2010 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born November 7, 1922 in Hatley, daughter of the late Walter and Bernice (Falkowski) Nevinski. On April 13, 1944, she married James A. Jones Jr. in Chicago, Ill. He preceded her in death March 4, 1987. During World War II,...
Robert Bordeau
Oct 24, 2010
Robert "Bob" J. Bordeau 75, Wausau, died Sunday, October 24, 2010 at Tomah VA Medical Center. He was born August 29, 1935 in White Lake, son of the late Leo and Veronica (Lehman) Bordeau. On September 7, 1957 he married Linda Baker in Washington D.C. She survives. Bob served his country in the United States Air Force as a mechanic....
Milton Lenard Earl Marth
Oct 23, 2010
Milton Leonard Earl Marth 89, Marathon, died Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Marywood Center, Wausau. He was born April 26, 1921 in the town of Hamburg, son of the late Frank and Adella (Voigt) Marth. On December 27, 1941, he married Geraldine Henrichs in Little Chicago. She preceded him in death on October 16, 2010. After his marriage to Geraldine,...
Loral A. Suess
Oct 23, 2010
Loral A. Suess 26, Glandon, formerly of Aniwa, died Saturday, October 23, 2010 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. She was born May 25, 1984 in Wausau, daughter of Daniel and Juanita (Bryden) Thomas, Aniwa. Loral was a 2002 graduate of Antigo High school. She worked at Copps IGA and Lakeside Pharmacy in Antigo. For the past six...
Edna M. Kage
Oct 21, 2010
Edna M. Kage 95, formerly of Edgar, died Thursday October 21, 2010 at North Central Health Care Facilities, Wausau. She was born January 30, 1915, in the town of Stettin, daughter of the late Paul and Alma (Mundinger) Nehring. On April 28, 1934, she married William Kage in Edgar. He preceded her in death January 6, 1980. Edna was a...
John A. Nienow
Oct 21, 2010
John A. Nienow 85, town of Hewitt, died Thursday, October 21, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born August 17, 1925 in the town of Easton, son of the late John W. and Erlynda (Krueger) Nienow. On July 2, 1949, he married Gretchen Kreager in the town...
Lucille M. Kreuzer
Oct 20, 2010
Lucille M. Kreuzer 92, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 20, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Harmony Terrace Court, Wausau. She was born February 23, 1918 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Joseph and Magdelina (Bertram) Dietzler. On August 10, 1940, she married George Kreuzer in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on August 3,...
Joyce M. Kolbe
Oct 19, 2010
Joyce M. Kolbe Joyce M. Kolbe, 75, met her Savior on October 19, 2010 after a long and courageous battle with lung disease. Joyce was the daughter of Robert and Stella Kinney, born October 28, 1934, in Wausau. On April 11, 1953, Joyce married Edmond Koskey and they were blessed with seven children. He preceded her in death in 1974....
Keith Michael Stachoviak
Oct 18, 2010
Keith Michael Stachoviak Keith Stachoviak was born March 11, 1962 and died on October 18, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital from pneumonia of the lungs. He went to Lincoln School for a small period of time and then was home schooled by his mother because of his physical condition. His illness prevented him from doing many things others could do,...
Fred John Wheatley
Oct 17, 2010
Fred Wheatley was reunited with his beloved wife, Donna on Sunday, October 17, 2010 when he passed from this life into eternity at age 78. He was born April 3, 1932 in Racine, son of the late Lawrence and Florence Wheatley. He proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. On May 21, 1955 he married...
Martha Bender
Oct 17, 2010
Martha "Lou" Bender 79, Wausau, died Sunday, October 17, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Cady Home, Wausau. She was born August 12, 1931 in Belvidere, Ill., daughter of the late Gerald and Mildred (Renwick) Swail. Lou worked as a registered nurse for M. J. Carlisle M.D. in Belvidere for 12 years and...
Geraldine June Marth
Oct 16, 2010
Geraldine June Marth 89, Marathon, died Saturday, October 16, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born July 30, 1921 in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late Harry and Alvina (Bartelt) Henrichs. On December 27, 1941, she married Milton Marth in Little Chicago. He survives. Geraldine...
Sophia Stella Stencil
Oct 16, 2010
Sophia S. Stencil 104, Oshkosh, formerly of the town of Cleveland, died Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Parkview Health Center in Oshkosh She was born May 3, 1906 in the town of Emmet, daughter of the late Stanley and Katherine (Koptinski) Semski. Sophia married Louis S. Stencil on September 3, 1928 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in the town of...
Victoria Anna Lenzner
Oct 12, 2010
Victoria Anna Lenzner 91, Wausau, died Tuesday, October 12, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. She was born September 22, 1919 in Antigo, daughter of the late Frank and Francis (Kramer) Krall. On May 18, 1946 she married Roy Lenzner at St. Mary Catholic Church, Antigo. He preceded her...
Bernice M. Wendorf
Oct 11, 2010
Bernice M. Wendorf 88, Mason City, Iowa, formerly of Wausau, died Monday, October 11, 2010 at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa. She was born December 20, 1921 in March Rapids, daughter of the late Alois and Katie (Brenton) Schaefer. She married Helmuth Wendorf. He preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Susan Wendorf, Mason City, Iowa;...