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 C. Ast
Apr 24, 2011
Kenneth (Ken) Charles Ast Kenneth Ast, 81, Wausau died Sunday, April 24, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with his family by his side. He was born May 26, 1929 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of the late Ervin and Gertrude (Flach) Ast. Surviving siblings include 2 brothers Clifford and Alfred and 2 sisters Jean and Joan. He was preceded in...
Nhia Sue Xiong
Apr 21, 2011
Nhia Sue Xiong 79, Wausau, went home to be with the Lord in Heaven on Thursday April 21, 2011. He was born June 15, 1931 in Laos and served as an American CIA soldier from 1960 until 1975 and was wounded several times in battle. He came to the United States on March 5, 1990 along with his family. Survivors...
Richard Edward Hein
Apr 21, 2011
Richard Edward Hein 61, died Thursday, April 21, 2011 at his Athens home surrounded by his family, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 29, 1949 in the town of Johnson, the son of Marie (Schreiner) Hein and the late Edward Hein. On July 10, 1971, he married...
Alexander J. Koppa
Apr 20, 2011
Alexander "Alex" J. Koppa 88, Wausau, died Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Our House Senior Living, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born September 7, 1922 in town of Cassel, son of the late John and Mary(Gorski) Koppa. On November 4, 1950 he married Vivian Skarwecki at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She...
Carl R. Framke
Apr 19, 2011
Carl "Carly" R. Framke 87, Athens, died Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 21, 1923 in Athens, son of the late Charles and Linda (Bramm) Framke. In his younger years, Carl worked for Fromm Brothers Mink Farm where he met his wife to be, Phyllis Salefski. They were married on March 2, 1946 in...
Marguerite L. Felio
Apr 19, 2011
Mrs. Henry (Marguerite "Peg" Sargeant) Felio, age 92, passed into the loving arms of her Lord on April 19, 2011 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Born in Minnesota, Peg attended college at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, and married Henry Felio, her husband of 55 years in Lime Springs, Iowa. She was a school teacher for many years,...
Florence C. Kage
Apr 18, 2011
Florence C. Kage 93, 400 River Drive., Wausau, formerly of Marathon, died Monday April 18, 2011 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston. She was born September 5, 1917, in the town of Marathon, daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Murr) Hornung. On August 8, 1940, she married Ray W. Kage at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded...
Barbara Ann Vogt
Apr 17, 2011
Barbara A. Vogt, 67, Wausau, died Sunday, April 17, 2011 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Center, Wausau. She was born April 25, 1943 in Houston, Tex., daughter of the late Robert and Viola (Lechner) Vogt. Barbara was a homemaker her entire life and some of her favorite pastimes included reading, crocheting, traveling, the...
Edward G. Lehman
Apr 16, 2011
Edward George Lehman On April 16th, 2011, Ed was welcomed into the comforting arms of God. Although Ed was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness, his death was one of dignity and great peace. He died peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by his family, in prayer. He was born March 1, 1940 in Athens son of the late Edmund...
Bernard C. Barkow
Apr 12, 2011
Bernard C. Barkow 102, Athens died Tuesday, April 12, 2011 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. He was born January 5, 1909 in Colby, son of the late Albert and Augusta (Youch) Barkow. On November 1, 1930 he married Erna Waldow in Hamburg. She preceded him in death on January 27,...
Marian Monica Krautkramer
Apr 11, 2011
Marian Monica Krautkramer, 88, died at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on April 11, 2011. Marian was born on September 29, 1922, in the Township of Marathon to Michael and Catherine (Kraus) Gau. Marian married Sylvester Krautkramer, Sr. on April 11, 1942 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marathon. Sylvester preceded her in death on August 12, 1996. After their marriage Sylvester...
Patricia A. Blado
Apr 11, 2011
Patricia A. "Pat" Blado 66, town of Hewitt died Monday, April 11, 2011 at Eastview Medical Center, Antigo. For many years she was an administrative assistant for the AFL-CIO Union in Washington D.C. Survivors include her husband, Robert "Bob" Blado, town of Hewitt, four children, Dawn (Roy) Howdyshell, David (Mindy) Blado, Amber (Timothy) Blado, all of Maryland and Michael (Rachael)...
Brian A. Hornick
Apr 8, 2011
Brian A. Hornick 63, Wausau, died Friday, April 8, 2011 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born February 24, 1948 in Ironwood, Mich., son of the late Joseph and Ann (Tomich) Hornick. Brian was employed at Regal Beloit-Marathon Electric for 42 years and was an avid Packer fan who enjoyed polka music. He will be remembered for his...
Ronald E. Strek
Apr 8, 2011
Ronald "Ronnie" E. Strek 86, Wausau, died Friday, April 8, 2011 at his home. He was born April 3, 1925 in Wausau, son of the late Gilbert and Florence (Putteen) Strek. On June 2, 1947, he married Priscilla Le Mere at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Ronnie was a journeyman plumber for 45 years in the Wausau area...
David J. Socha
Apr 7, 2011
David Socha 88, of Edgar, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2011 at his home. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine; his children, Debbie (John) Albrecht, Sandy (Jeff) Scott, Terry (Tina) Socha, Sherry (Jamie) Skjeveland, Jill (Ken) Goodwin; sixteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Private family services will be held. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Edgar, is in charge of arrangements.
Donald H. Koppa
Apr 4, 2011
Donald H. Koppa, 77, died April 4, 2011, at Allison House in Schofield, under the care of Ministry Health Care Hospice Service. In October 2010, Don was diagnosed with a brain tumor, and underwent chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Since his diagnosis, Don has been an inspiration to those around him for the courageous and selfless manner in which he faced...
Dolores M. Henrichs
Apr 3, 2011
Dolores M Henrichs 80, Athens died Sunday, April 3, 2011 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a courage's battle with cancer. Dolores was born October 11, 1930, in Athens, daughter of the late Anton and Amelia (Lavicka) Weiler. Dolores and the late Emery Henrichs were married December 7, 1953 in Pine City,...
Theresa F. Sprouse
Apr 1, 2011
Theresa F. Sprouse 71, Pittsburg, Texas formerly of Wausau died Friday, April 1, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born in Wausau on April 11, 1939 daughter of the late Frank and Charlotte (Stubinski) Bychinski. Theresa was a 1959 graduate of Newman High School. She worked for Wausau Insurance Co. in Wausau and Syracuse, New York and also at...
Lynn M. Gray
Mar 31, 2011
Lynn M. Gray 67, Athens, formerly of Wausau, died Thursday, March 31, 2011 at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 7, 1943 in Green Bay, daughter of Muriel (Smits) Wilson of Wausau and the late Robert Wilson. On July 3, 1999, she married Richard "Dick" Gray at St. Stephen...
Mark A. Salzman
Mar 28, 2011
Mark A. Salzman 48, Wausau, died Monday, March 28, 2011 at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born August 20, 1962 in Wausau, son of Leonard Salzman and the late Alice (Wanke) Salzman. Mark was a jack of all trades and had several jobs over the years including a DJ at a radio station, caretaker at Pine Grove Cemetery,...
