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.
Violet I. Martens
Dec 30, 2010
Violet I. Martens 95, Wausau, died Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born October 12, 1915 in Wausau, daughter of the late Charles and Ida (Haufschildt) Brown. On September 15, 1934 she married Walter Martens in Wausau. He preceded her in death on August 12, 1992. Violet was a homemaker but worked...
William J. Schulz
Dec 29, 2010
William J. "Willy" Schulz 57, Edgar died Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at his home. Willy was a mechanical engineer for BBK Engineering Co. for many years. Survivors include his uncle John (Julie Rutter) Schulz, Harshaw and his aunt Mary Lew, Tulsa, Oklahoma along with nieces, nephews and cousins. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Saturday,...
Victoria J. Jahnke
Dec 29, 2010
Victoria J. Jahnke 65, Athens, died Wednesday, December 29, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau. She was born August 14, 1945 in California, daughter of the late Vernon and Dorothy (Hoge) Lund. On February 5, 1966 she married Darrell Jahnke at Rib Falls Methodist Church. He survives. Survivors include her husband,...
Keith M. Henning
Dec 27, 2010
Keith M. Henning 54, Wausau, died peacefully, Monday, December 27, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital under palliative care surrounded by his family, after a six year courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 25, 1956 in Oakland, Calif., son of the late William and Shirley (Schliesman) Henning. Keith graduated from Stevens Point Area Senior High in 1974 and attended...
James C. Wakely
Dec 27, 2010
James C. "Curt" Wakely 61, Wausau died Monday, December 27, 2010 at Mount View Care Center under the care of Asera Care Hospice. Curt worked at J.I. Case in Schofield for many years and also was the former owner/operator of the Kelly Club in Weston. Survivors include his wife Mary Wakely, Wausau, his children, Stacy (Todd) Mosser, Sioux Falls, S.D....
Florentina Richards
Dec 23, 2010
Florentina "Tina" Richards 98, formerly of Wausau, died Friday December 23, 2010 at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. She was born November 11, 1912, in McIntire, Iowa, daughter of the late Mathias and Clara (Klapperich) Sahr. On February 6, 1937, she married Vincent B. Richards at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death February 4, 1990. Tina was...
Theresa J. Riehle
Dec 22, 2010
Theresa Josephine Riehle, 92, Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born July 7, 1918 to Michael and Lucy (Witucki) Kulas in Athens. Theresa worked hard on the home farm and helped with the large family. Theresa met Charles...
Dale A. Dabbert
Dec 22, 2010
Dale A. Dabbert 89, Wausau, died Weds. December 22, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born June 11, 1921, in Dancy, son of the late Grace Dabbert. On March 5, 1946, he married Mary Keller in Aberdeen, South Dakota. He met his future wife on a blind date in San...
Robert J. Payzer
Dec 21, 2010
Robert J. Payzer 82, Boulder Junction, died Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Howard Young Medical Center, Woodruff. He was born June 28, 1928 in Wausau, son of the late Stanley and Florence (Lukasavitz) Payzer. Bob was educated between 1946 and 1948 in Stevens Point and spent his first two collegiate years at Central State Teacher College, where he had a...
Robert J. Payzer
Dec 21, 2010
Robert J. Payzer 82, Boulder Junction, died Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Howard Young Medical Center, Woodruff. He was born June 28, 1928 in Wausau, son of the late Stanley and Florence (Lukasavitz) Payzer. Bob was educated between 1946 and 1948 in Stevens Point and spent his first two collegiate years at Central State Teacher College, where he had a...
Frank W. Redmann
Dec 20, 2010
Frank W. "Bud" Redmann Sr. 77, Athens died Monday, Dec. 20, 2010, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Aug. 22, 1933, in the town of Wein, son of the late Fredrick and Hazel (England) Redmann. On June 14, 1952, he married Jo-Ann Schemenauer at St. John the...
Shirley D. Seehafer
Dec 20, 2010
Shirley D. Seehafer 82, Wausau, died Monday, December 20, 2010 at her home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born October 17, 1928 in Merrill, daughter of the late Alfred and Loretta (Knauf) Stieber. On May 13, 1950, she married Simon Seehafer in Wausau. He preceded her in death on March 5, 1999. Shirley...
Aydn James Peel
Dec 19, 2010
Aydn James Peel, Athens, was born to eternal life on his 2nd birthday, Sunday, December 19, 2010 at his home. He was born in Wausau on December 19, 2008, the son of Tim and Shanon (Fink) Peel. He is survived by his parents, two brothers, Kyle and Ryan Peel; paternal grandparents, Al (Pam) Peel, Stratford and Bernice (LeRoy) Framke, Tomahawk;...
Josephine E. Myszka
Dec 19, 2010
Josephine E. Myszka 83, Wausau, died Sunday December 19, 2010 at the Aspirus Hospice House, with family by her side. She was born July 11, 1927, in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Marquardt) Nikolai. On September 8, 1969, she married Raymond D. Myszka in Wausau. He preceded her in death February 13, 2008. For many years, Josephine...
Monica R. Michlig
Dec 17, 2010
Monica R. Michlig 50, Edgar, died peacefully, Friday, December 17, 2010 at her home. She was born March 17, 1960, in Wisconsin, daughter to Herbert and Beverly (Bonkoski) Meyer. On June 12, 1982 she married Steven Michlig in Marathon. He survives. Monica worked as a secretary for Marathon Cheese for over 31 years. Some of her hobbies included crafts, scrapbooking,...
Lucille Hamby
Dec 12, 2010
Lucille Albrecht Hamby, 84, Memphis, Tenn., died Sunday December 12, 2010 in Tennessee. Lucille was born in Athens, Wisconsin on July 4, 1926 to Peter and Emma Albrecht. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Norman Hamby. Mrs. Hamby leaves four children; Janet (Steve) Sweimler, Peter (Cindy) Hamby, Carolyn (Steve) Shelton and Mark (Audrey) Hamby and seven grandchildren;...
Trueman L. Habeck
Dec 9, 2010
Trueman Habeck 81, Wausau, died Thursday December 9, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 25, 1929, in Schofield, son of the late Walter Sr. and Ora Madge (Bentley) Habeck. On February 2, 1957, he married Beatrice Justesen in Pine River, Minn. She preceded him in death September 30, 1988. He was a veteran of the US Army...
Delbert S. Burns
Dec 9, 2010
Delbert S. Burns, 95, formerly of Wausau, passed away on December 9, 2010, at the home of his daughter Nancy in Manitowish Waters, surrounded by his loving family, while his youngest granddaughter played the harp for him and snow gently fell outside his window. He was born on October 18, 1915 in Kensel, North Dakota to James and Jessie (Lenhof)...
Mary Elizabeth Waack
Dec 9, 2010
Mary Elizabeth Waack 71, Schofield, died Friday, December 3, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau. She was born May 3, 1939 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late William and Pauline (Cagala) Orth. On May 14, 1960 she married Richard Waack Sr. in Milwaukee. He survives. Mary was a homemaker and member...
Olga A. Tobalsky
Dec 8, 2010
Olga Anne Tobalsky, 96, passed peacefully in her home, knowing her family and guardian angels were by her side, Wednesday, December 8, 2010. She was under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born to Henry and Elizabeth (Weideman) Scheelk, on March 15, 1914. Olga grew up on her family farm just west of Fenwood, in...
