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.
Agnes T. Starzinski
Aug 30, 2010
Agnes Theresa Starzinski Our beautiful mother was peacefully called to her Heavenly home on Monday, Aug. 30, 2010. Agnes Theresa Starzinski, 88, passed away at the Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston. Agnes was born March 28, 1922, in the town of Cassel, the daughter of the late Frank and Pelagia (Gesicki) Bargender. She married Peter Starzinski on Feb. 14,...
Marcel R. Carr
Aug 28, 2010
Marcel R. Carr, 82, died Saturday, August 28, 2010 Marcel was born May 18, 1928 in Marathon, son of the late Henry and Helen (Ruplinger Schuster) Carr. He attended Marathon schools. He married Leona Zawislan May 26, 1948 and together they had nine children. Marcel took over the family farm and started a trucking business delivering milk to local cheese...
Donald W. Allman
Aug 27, 2010
Donald W. Allman 79, town of Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 27, 2010 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau, surrounded by his family following a brief illness with Guillain-Barre'. He was born September 9, 1930 in Marshfield, son of the late Harold and Minnie (Stuhr) Allman. On November 5, 1955, he married Elizabeth Thorn at St. Michael Catholic Church,...
Bernice E. Punke
Aug 25, 2010
Bernice E. Punke 94, Edgar, died Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at Saint Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. She was born December 21, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Nicholas and Hattie (Mau) Alther. On September 18, 1935, she married John Punke in Goodrich, Wis., he preceded her in death on January 16, 1986. Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed crocheting,...
Lisa Ozolins
Aug 23, 2010
Lisa Ozolins 86, Wausau, formerly of Eau Claire, passed away Monday, August 23, 2010 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born in Eningen u/Achalm, Germany on February 6, 1924 to the late Gustav and Hedwig "Oma" (Maule) Neutz. After WWII, she met Edmunds Ozolins from Latvia and married him in July of 1949. In 1951, they immigrated to the...
Wanda B. Reiche
Aug 20, 2010
Wanda B. Reiche 95, formerly of Marathon, died Friday August 20, 2010 at Harmony Living Center Terrace Court, Wausau under the care of the Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born August 29, 1914, in Marathon County, daughter of the late Otto and Helen (Schroeder) Winkert. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church, Rib Falls....
Charles S. Lackey
Aug 19, 2010
Charles S. "Chuck" Lackey 67, Wausau, died Thursday August 19, 2010 of cancer at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Mary. He was born September 4, 1942, in Davenport, Iowa, son of the late Clyde and Stella (Blascovich) Lackey. Growing up in Peoria, Illinois, Chuck attended Richwoods...
Cecilia A. Hoss
Aug 19, 2010
Cecilia "Lucy" Hoss 100, Wausau, died Thursday August 19, 2010 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born March 20, 1910 in Auburndale, daughter of the late Nick and Emma (Liebel) Schill. In 1933 she married Raymond Hoss in Waukegan, Ill. He preceded her in death August 14, 1957. Cecilia had been self-employed as a hairdresser and had tended bar...
Della Pyan
Aug 18, 2010
Della Pyan 93, Wausau, died Sunday, August 15, 2010 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born April 5, 1917 in Rib Falls, daughter of the late William and Theresa (Fishbach) Rux. On November 24, 1962 she married Reynold Pyan. He preceded her in death on August 2, 2002. Della worked as a nurse's aide for St....
James Borski
Aug 16, 2010
James "Jim" Borski 76, Rothschild, passed away Monday August 16, 2010 at the Hospice House, Wausau. He was born January 8, 1934, in Wausau, son of the late Victor and Clara (Kwiatkowski) Borski. On June 7, 1958, he married Sally Platta at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. She survives. He was a veteran of the US Army serving from 1955...
Thomas R. Wendt
Aug 15, 2010
Thomas R. Wendt 64, Marathon, died Sunday August 15, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 19, 1946 in Rib Falls son of the late Richard and Dorothy (Krueger) Wendt. Thomas was a truck driver for a disposal company. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping and tinkering. Survivors include five sisters, Florence Denfeld, Marathon, Elaine (Special friend, James Iattoni)...
Evelyn Kage
Aug 15, 2010
Evelyn "Evie" M. Kage 93, Mosinee, formerly of Edgar, died Sunday, August 15, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 28, 1916 in Marathon, daughter of the late Frank and Alvina (Henke) Rajek. On January 29, 1937 she married Erwin Kage. He preceded her in death on January 15, 2001. Evie worked at Badger Basket Factory in Edgar...
Arvid E. Haehlke
Aug 14, 2010
Arvid E. Haehlke 74, Athens, died peacefully of natural causes on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 19, 1936 in Wausau, son of the late Herbert Sr. and Cordula (Hamann) Haehlke. Survivors include, three nieces, Shelly Dobson, Fullerton, Calif., Kelly Haehlke, Appleton and Leslie Grey, Anchorage, Ala. He was preceded in death by his...
Leora J. Homa
Aug 14, 2010
Leora J. Homa 87, Fond du Lac, died Saturday August 14, 2010 at Lakeview Assisted Living, Fond du Lac. She was born February 13, 1923 in Wausau, daughter of the late William and Gladys (Cater) Brown. Leora was united in marriage to Eugene Homa. He preceded her in death. Leora was a homemaker and is survived by many nieces and...
Gary James Brusky
Aug 13, 2010
Gary James Brusky 62, Edgar, died Friday, August 13, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 9, 1947 in Wausau, son of the late Aloys and Louise (Kostka) Brusky. On June 6, 1970, he married Jacqueline Sonnentag at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. She survives. Gary was a 1965 graduate of the Athens High School and was a...
Fredrick J. Heidmann Sr
Aug 12, 2010
Fredrick "Fred" J. Heidmann Sr. 74, Edgar, died Thursday, August 12, 2010 at home under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born December 7, 1935 in Athens, son of the late Fredrick H. and Anne M. (Kania) Heidmann. On February 9, 1956, he married Nancy Beauchene in Warwick, RI. She survives. Fred served his country as a...
Linda A. Kohn-Koppa
Aug 10, 2010
Linda A. Kohn-Koppa 60, Wausau, died Tuesday, August 10, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau. She was born March 8, 1950 in Milwaukee, daughter of Audrey (Haack) Burns and the late Robert Burns. Linda was a co-owner/realtor for Realty Executives of Wausau and was a member of the Wausau Noon Optimists...
Virginia Bednorski Kluball
Aug 6, 2010
Virginia "Jean" Bednorski-Kluball 71, Tomahawk, died Friday August 6, 2010 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Tomahawk, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born April 24, 1939, in Wausau, daughter of the late Anton and Anna (Bargender) Skrzypchak. On February 4, 1961, she married Edwin H. Bednorski. He preceded her in death August 22, 1995. On June 28,...
Barbara A. Hazen
Aug 3, 2010
Barbara A. Hazen, 77, died Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at MedCentral Mansfield Hospital. Born August 6, 1932 in Wausau, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Marion (Torzewski) Bramm. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, the Mansfield Liederkranz and member and past President of Bridge Singles. Barbara was employed as a bookkeeper with the...
John B. Adams
Aug 3, 2010
John B. Adams 63, Athens died Tuesday, August 3, 2010. He was born October 5, 1946 in Wausau, son of Armella (Rader) Adams, Athens and the late Bernard Adams. On September 21, 1968 he married Linda Bunkelman at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Milan. She survives. John worked highway patrol for the Marathon County Highway Department for over 16 years. He...
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