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.
Elnore Zastrow
May 5, 2010
Elnore Marie "Mutz" Zastrow 83, Weston, died Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at her daughter's home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 21, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late Herman and Anna (Radtke) Juedes. On July 21, 1948 she married William Zastrow Jr. in Wausau. He preceded her in death on March 15, 2005. As a young...
Barbara Maria Fraser
May 5, 2010
Barbara Maria Fraser 79, Rothschild, went to eternal life on May 5, 2010 at Mount View Care Center. Barbara Maria (Dobeck) Fraser was born June 23, 1930 to Isadore and Esther Dobeck, Rothschild. Survivors include her husband Loren, her sons Kevin "Fuzz" Fraser, Kelly (Jean) Fraser, both of Rothschild, Daughter -in-law- Sherry Fraser (Todd), Watertown WI, 6 Grandchildren, Tara(Brown), Zackary,...
Annabelle K. Grubb
May 4, 2010
Annabelle "Annie" K. Grubb 74, Wausau, died Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born July 30, 1935 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Joseph and Dora (Ramthun) Powell. On December 10, 1955, she married Harold Grubb in Milwaukee. He survives. Annabelle worked for Sears Roebuck Co., Wausau, as a customer service manager for 28 years...
Jacobus P. Pretorius
May 3, 2010
Jacobus "Kobus" Pretorius 40, Lone Rock, died Monday May 3, 2010, in Wood County, Ohio as the result of a traffic accident. He was born November 7, 1969, in South Africa, son of the late Laal and Louisa Pretorius. Kobus moved to the United States from South Africa in 2000 with special friends to start the Green Glass Company. On...
Lawrence J. Dederich
May 2, 2010
Lawrence "Lorry" J. Dederich 82, Wausau, died Sunday May 2, 2010 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born April 17, 1928, in Plain, son of the late Lawrence "Ted" and Grace (Thering) Dederich. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the US Army as a cryptographer. On August 27, 1955 he married Virginia...
Irene J. Szymanski
May 1, 2010
Irene J. Szymanski 78, Marathon, died Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 31, 1931 in the town of Bevent, the daughter of the late Walter and Julia (Wanta) Czech. On June 2, 1951 Irene married Raymond Szymanski in Bevent. He preceded her in death January 13, 2004. For many years, she worked as a...
Opal L. Mccandless
May 1, 2010
Opal L. McCandless 87, Marathon died Saturday, May 1, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 16, 1922 in Pontiac, Michigan, daughter of the late Clarence and Ethel (Rossman) Holsworth. On October 1, 1938 she married James W. McCandless in South Bend, Indiana. He...
Aloysius B. Wilichowski
Apr 27, 2010
Aloysius B. Wilichowski 88, Marathon, died Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. He was born August 2, 1921 in Marathon, son of the late Frank and Lucy (Koppa) Wilichowski. Aloysius was a veteran of the United State Army and served his country during World War II. For many years, he worked as a custodian...
Pamela J. Eternicka
Apr 23, 2010
Pamela J. Eternicka 43, Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 23, 2010 at her home. She was born March 27, 1967 to Virginia Kasper of Wausau and the late Robert Hochstetler. Pamela loved the outdoors. She enjoyed going fishing, swimming and walking her dogs. She especially loved spending time with her nieces and nephews. Survivors include, her husband, Raymond...
Georgene Hasko-Lang
Apr 22, 2010
Georgene M. Hasko-Lang 83, Marathon, died Thursday April 22, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 23, 1926, in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Raymond and Genevieve (Volhard) Wadzinski. On September 29, 1945, she married John P. Hasko. He preceded her in death May 18, 1990. On July 6, 2002, Georgene married Charles L. Lang...
Andrew A. Hornung
Apr 20, 2010
Andrew A. "Andy" Hornung 59, Marathon, died Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born November 17, 1950 in Marathon, son of the late George and Katherine (Volhard) Hornung. On September 8, 1973, he married Sandra McCandless at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. Andy worked for...
Alvin J. Edenhofer
Apr 20, 2010
Alvin J. Edenhofer 79, Wausau, died Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. He was born June 4, 1930 in Wausau, son of the late Alexander and Ella (Deininger) Edenhofer. Alvin worked as a factory supervisor in the shipping department of the former Wausau Metals. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean...
Marion M. Kroening
Apr 19, 2010
Marion M. Kroening 85, Fenwood, died Monday, April 19, 2010 in the Palliative Care Unit at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. She was born October 23, 1923 in Marathon County, daughter of the late Otto and Margaret (Punke) Hintz. On August 23, 1946 she married George Kroening in Marathon County. He preceded her in death on Nov. 28, 1998. Marion...
Larry N. Wichlacz
Apr 19, 2010
Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend has gone to his resting place with our Lord. Larry N. Wichlacz, 62, Wausau, died Monday, April 19, 2010 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born October 6, 1947 in Athens, son of the late Anton and Lucille (Kordus) Wichlacz. On June 17, 1972 he married Joyce Robers in Lyons. She survives....
Ralph A. Stieber
Apr 18, 2010
Ralph A. Stieber 79, town of Rib Mountain, died Sunday, April 18, 2010 at Wausau Manor. He was born October 2, 1930 in Wausau, son of the late Albert P. and Johanna (Obermeier) Stieber. On April 21, 1956, he married Ann Katherine Hana at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Wausau with his uncle, the late Rev. Leonard Stieber officiating. She survives....
Jeannine F. Ahearn
Apr 16, 2010
Jeannine F. Ahearn, 66, of Wausau, died Friday, April 16, 2010 in her home under the tender care of her daughters, Tammy and Megin. Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services assisted in her heavenly transition. She was born August 16, 1943 in Rutland, Vermont the daughter of the late Joseph and Jeanette (Delano) Dupuis. Jeannine was a homemaker and enjoyed...
Brenda Kirchhevel-Schreffler
Apr 15, 2010
Brenda Kirchhevel-Schreffler 44, Wausau, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 15, 2010 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born November 12, 1965 in Lawrence, Kansas, daughter of Barbara (Schneider) Kirchhevel and the late Warren Kirchhevel. On October 12, 2009, she married George Schreffler in Wausau. Survivors include, her husband, George Schreffler, Wausau; three children, Dillan, Johanna and Sarah; her mother,...
Kenneth W. Meyer
Apr 15, 2010
Kenneth W. Meyer 65, Wausau died Thursday April 15, 2010 at home, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born September 13, 1944, in Stanley, son of the late Emil and Gertrude Alice (Biddle) Meyer. On January 2, 1971, he married Kathryn Boge in Madison. She survives. He was...
James W. Ugoretz
Apr 14, 2010
James W. "Jimmy" Ugoretz 67, Rib Mountain, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born December 19, 1942 in Marathon City, son of the late Jacob and Beatrice (Bentz) Ugoretz. On December 7, 1963, he married Lois "Lucy" Hoeft at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Marathon. She Survives. For many years,...
Wilma M. Rodenkirch
Apr 11, 2010
Wilma Rodenkirch, 97, formerly of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2010, at Twin Towers Retirement Community, Cincinnati, OH. Wilma was born in Wausau on September 5, 1912 to the late Alfred and Emma (Hintz) Wolff. She was a graduate of Wausau High School and married Arthur Rodenkirch on May 20, 1933 in Madison, WI. She worked as a...
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