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.
George John Lonsdorf
Jul 12, 2010
George John Lonsdorf 86, of the Town of Maine, died Monday, July 12, 2010 under the compassionate care of Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau. He was born May 23, 1924 to William and Elizabeth (Sutter) Lonsdorf. He attended St. Anthony School in Athens and graduated from Wausau Senior High School in 1942. He went on to obtain a degree in...
Marian C Hall
Jul 11, 2010
Marian C. Hall 83, Wausau, died Sunday, July 11, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 20, 1927 in town of Cassel, daughter of the late John and Mary (Sauter) Dalske. On August 27, 1946 she married Harold Hall in Marathon. He survives. Marian loved shooting pool and played on league until age 80. She also enjoyed playing...
Joan E. Baeseman
Jul 10, 2010
Joan Elizabeth Baeseman 71, Edgar died peacefully in her home on Saturday, July 10, 2010. Joan was born on July 2nd, 1939 in Edgar, Wisconsin, daughter of the late George and Margaret (Fischer) Wagner the youngest of ten children. Joan married her high school sweetheart, Arden F. Baeseman on November 12th, 1959 at St. John Catholic Church in Edgar. They...
Gladys M. Karasek
Jul 6, 2010
Gladys M. Karasek Wausau, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa, Wis. She was born in Menominee, Mich., daughter of the late Frank and Rosanna (Gallineau) Kohel. On October 23, 1943, she married James Karasek in Savannah, Ga. He preceded her in death on July 15, 1996. Gladys was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church...
Irene B. Nievinski
Jul 6, 2010
Irene B. Nievinski 88, Pike Lake, died Tuesday July 6, 2010 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born February 23, 1922, in the town of Reid, daughter of the late Joseph and Victoria (Buchkowski) Rozmarynowski. On October 25, 1941, she married Leon Nievinski at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, Bevent. He preceded her in death. Prior to...
Dorothy Agnes Winkowski
Jul 4, 2010
Dorothy Agnes Winkowski passed away in Wausau on July 4, 2010 at the age of 91. Daughter of Louis and Gladys (nee Sullivan) Rondeau, she was born in Hurley, WI, on September 16, 1918 and is survived by her devoted husband of 69 years, David Andrew Winkowski of Weston. Dorothy was a loving mother and grandmother whose crowning achievement was...
John P. Pagel
Jul 3, 2010
John P. Pagel 65, Wausau, died Saturday, July 3, 2010 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born July 12, 1944 in Wausau, son of the late Erwin and Margaret (Burns) Pagel. On July 24, 1981, he married Patricia Roach in Wausau. She survives. John was a veteran of the United States...
Earl E. Klatt
Jul 1, 2010
Earl E. Klatt 67, Wausau, died Thursday, July 1, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 13, 1942 in Wausau, son of the late Gilbert and Irene (Richmond) Klatt. Irene later divorced Gilbert and married Alvin Dallman, who raised Earl and his brothers. On April 22, 1993, he married Lorraine Janz in Wausau. She survives. Earl was a...
Ethel M. Tapper
Jul 1, 2010
Ethel Kell Weiland Tapper age 90, Wausau, went to be with her Lord and her husband of 61 years, Myron "Mike" Tapper, on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Ethel was born October 31, 1919 in Wausau, the youngest child and only daughter of Bernhard and Mathilda...
Arlon Rueben Habeck
Jun 30, 2010
Arlon "Bud" R. Habeck 81, Sheboygan, formerly of 1239 S. 11th Ave. Wausau, died Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at Terrace Estates, Sheboygan. He was born May 4, 1929 in Athens, son of the late Helen Habeck. Arlon married Doris Karow July 9, 1948. They later divorced. Later he married Helen Flourney on July 6, 1968. She preceded him in death....
Henry Louis Sr
Jun 26, 2010
Henry Louis Sr. 55, Athens died Saturday, June 26, 2010 at his home. Henry was in the construction trade all his life. Survivors include his wife, Lori Louis, Athens, his children, Henry (Nikki) Louis Jr., Athens, Nick (Amy) Louis, Wausau, Quentin Louis, Athens, Josh (Stephanie Krautkramer) Louis, Wausau and Amber Louis, Wausau, his father-in-law, Gerald Frazier, LaCrosse and many nieces...
Visay Sengsourichanh
Jun 23, 2010
Visay Sengsourichanh 71, Weston died Wednesday, June23, 2010 at St. Clare's Hospital. She was born April 11, 1939 in Atapue Laos, daughter of Khammany and Nyun (Sengsourichanh) Keopetdy. Visay married Bounnok Bonglanphone in 1957 in Atapue, Laos. He preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and enjoyed fishing and gardening. Survivors include seven daughters: Khotamy Intasone, Sisamai Phommavong, Potamy...
Mary Ann E. Kemp
Jun 22, 2010
Mary Ann E. Kemp 75, Wausau, died Tuesday June 22, 2010 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau after a four year battle with cancer. She was born March 31, 1935 in Rothschild, daughter of the late Albert and Josephine (Schneider) Priebe. On July 2, 1955, she married Roger Kemp at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Prior...
Ronald F. Brown
Jun 21, 2010
Ronald F. Brown 73, Edgar, died Monday, June 21, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. He was born February 8, 1937 in the town of Frankfort, son of the late Walter and Emma (Totzke) Brown. On August 2, 1958, Ronald married Janice Hamann at St. John Lutheran Church, town of Wien. She survives. Ronald owned and operated a dairy...
Raymond C. Seeley
Jun 21, 2010
Raymond "Ray" C. Seeley 91, Schofield, died Monday, June 21, 2010 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 13, 1918 in Hancock. On November 18, 1939 he married Dolores M. Spatz in Dubuque, Iowa. She survives. For more than 27 years Ray was the owner/operator of the Schofield Barber Shop...
Carroll E. Tilton
Jun 17, 2010
Carroll E. Tilton 89, formerly of Stevens Point, died Thursday, June 17, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 20, 1921 in Duluth, Minn., son of the late Leonard and Josephine (Gudleski) Tilton. In 1944 he married Evelyn Zeleski in Stevens Point. She preceded him in death. Carroll worked for many years as an over the road truck...
Janice Ann Hilber
Jun 13, 2010
Janice Ann (Holzem) Hilber 69, Arlington, Texas, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 13, 2010 at her home. She was born February 8, 1942 in Wausau, daughter of the late Francis and Anna (Lenard) Holzem. Janice had worked at BD Binder Index Company for the past 30 years. Survivors include her children, Ryan and Jeannine Hilber, both of Portland, Oregon and Michael...
Lawrence Elmer Sodke
Jun 13, 2010
Lawrence E. "Smokey" Sodke 80, Rhinelander, died Sunday, June 13, 2010 at St. Mary Hospital in Rhinelander. He was born July 12, 1929 in Rib Falls, the son of the late Richard and Bertha (Punke) Sodke. Lawrence served his country in the United States Air Force from Jan. 1948 A How did you know Lawrence Elmer Sodke? Family Friend Work...
William T. Paduan
Jun 12, 2010
William 'Bill' T. Paduan, 53, Rothschild, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2010, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a courageous battle with leukemia. Bill was born April 28, 1957, in Chicago, IL. He attended Leo High School. Upon graduating in 1975, he attended UW Platteville & graduated with a Bachelor of Science Business, Industry & Communication Degree in 1979. After...
Donald J. Holzem
Jun 11, 2010
Donald J. Holzem 83, Wausau, died Friday June 11, 2010 at his home under the care of his family and with the support of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born October 7, 1926 in Wausau, son of the late Christian and Amelia (Schneck) Holzem. On July 27, 1947 he married Phyllis Glasel at the former St. Mary...
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