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.
Margaret C. Iselin
Jun 9, 2010
Margaret C. Iselin 82, Rib Mountain, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 9, 2010. She was born November 22, 1927 in Racine, daughter of the late Martin and Anna (Petersen) Christopherson. On September 17, 1949, she married Raymond W. Iselin in Racine. He preceded her in death on June 15, 2009. Margaret was an active member of St....
Harold D. Tessmer
Jun 8, 2010
Harold D. Tessmer, 83, Wausau, died Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at Allison House, Schofield, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born June 12, 1926 in Wausau, son of the late Paul and Kathryn (Newman) Tessmer. On September 6, 1965, he married Ruth Baumann at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. Harold worked for Wausau Metals Corporation for...
Darrell E. Tesch, Sr
Jun 8, 2010
Darrell E. Tesch, Sr. 60, Athens, died Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 18, 1949 in Wausau, the son of the late Alvin and Betty (Darelius) Tesch. On May 20, 1972, he married Carol Gruna in Wausau. Darrell served his country as a United States Marine during The Vietnam War. He was employed as...
Amanda M. Boeger
Jun 7, 2010
Amanda M. (Hargraves) Boeger 93, Stratford, died Monday, June 7, 2010 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born July 22, 1916 in Rib Lake, daughter of the late Ernest and Martha (Klempke) Hein. On January 1, 1937 she married Edmund Hargraves. He preceded her in death on January 29, 1949. On August 1, 1955 she married Verald Boeger. They...
Sally M. Pergolski
Jun 6, 2010
Sally M. Pergolski 63, Wausau, died Sunday, June 6, 2010. Survivors include one son Chase Boruch, Wausau and one daughter Jamie Pergolski, Las Vegas Nev.; two grandchildren and four brothers. Private family services were held Friday, July 9, 2010 at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Kroenenwetter Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau was in charge of arrangements.
Ann P. Lovesee
Jun 5, 2010
Ann P. Lovesee 91, Mosinee, died Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born May 11, 1919 in the town of Dewey, daughter of the late Joseph and Verona (Lewandowski) Pawelski. On November 26, 1938 she married Charles Lovesee Sr. He preceded her in death. Ann farmed in the town of Knowlton prior...
Dennis R. Matysik
Jun 4, 2010
Dennis R. Matysik 55, Colby, formerly of Athens, died Friday, June 4, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born May 9, 1955 in Wausau, son of the late Leonard and Lucy (Mroczenski) Matysik. Dennis was a 1973 graduate of the Athens High School and furthered his education as a graduate of North Central Technical College. He worked as...
Douglas Alan Rutz
Jun 4, 2010
Douglas A. Rutz 56, Appleton, died Friday June 4, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 23, 1954, in Wausau, son of Dorothy (Stoltman) Rutz, Wausau' and the late Simon Rutz. Douglas had been employed as a sales engineer with Q-Comp in Appleton. Among his many activities, he was a member of a ski club, bike club and...
Gerald M. Berens
Jun 4, 2010
Gerald M. Berens, 83, Wausau, went to his heavenly home on Friday, June 4, 2010. Jerry was born July 30, 1926 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Hansen) Berens. He married the love of his life, Theresa Murkowski in Poniatowski, WI., on May 26, 1948. Jerry and Terry recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary....
Bernice G. Wisnewski
Jun 1, 2010
Bernice G. Wisnewski 76, Edgar, died Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 10, 1933 in Antigo, daughter of the late Anton and Helen (Taterka) Spychalla. On February 7, 1959, she married Arthur Wisnewski at St. Hyacinth's Catholic Church, Antigo. He survives. Bernice was a 1951 graduate of Antigo High School and was Valedictorian of...
Arlene M. Bloch
May 30, 2010
Arlene M. Bloch 90, Wausau, died Sunday, May 30, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 22, 1920 in Cazenovia, daughter of the late Frederick and Marcella (Jax) Keller. On June 5, 1942 she married Edwin Bloch. He preceded her in death on January 9, 1979. Arlene worked as a secretary for Holy Name School for 31 years...
Ella Rose Kannenberg
May 28, 2010
Ella Rose Kannenberg 91, Wausau died Friday, May 28, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 16, 1918 in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Raymond and Lotty (Strable) Parent. On September 23, 1939 she married John Kannenberg, the former Mayor of Wausau in Merrill. He preceded her in death on March 17, 2008. Ella Rose first began...
Audrey Marie Seehafer
May 28, 2010
Audrey M. Seehafer (nee Gardner) 90, Wausau, died Friday, May 28, 2010 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. She was born October 31, 1919 in Hurley, Wisconsin. On February 23, 1946, she married William Seehafer in Schofield. He preceded her in death on March 8, 1986. Survivors include, one brother-in-law, George Digman, Wausau; and many nieces, nephews and relatives. Besides...
Richard J. Byron
May 24, 2010
Richard J. Byron 71, died Monday, May 24, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Richard was born September 4, 1938 to Joseph and Pearl (Brown) Byron of Milwaukee. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol M. (Vandewalle) Byron (February 22, 2004) and his parents. Richard and Carol met in 1957 and were married at St. Mary Catholic Church on...
Leroy R. Behrendt
May 22, 2010
LeRoy R. Behrendt 75, Wausau, died Saturday, May 22, 2010 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabiliation Center, Weston, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born June 1, 1934 in Athens, son of the late Henry and Elsie (Bruesewitz) Behrendt. On January 18, 1956, he married Anita Plautz at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. She survives....
John K. Almlie
May 19, 2010
John K. "Jack" Almlie 76, Weston, died Weds. May 19, 2010. He was born September 20, 1933, in L'Anse, Michigan, son of the late John and Belle (Aleckson) Almlie. Growing up in Michigan's U.P. provided Jack with many memories. Special among these were rafting and fishing in the summer, ice fishing in winter, playing hockey on Lake Superior and spending...
Elizabeth A. Kohl
May 16, 2010
Elizabeth A. "Bette" Kohl, Athens died Sunday, May 16, 2010 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at the House of Dove, Marshfield. For more than 40 years Elizabeth and her late husband Leslie Sr. farmed in the town of Halsey. Some of her favorite pastimes included gardening, tending to her flower gardens, cooking, being a homemaker, fishing, card...
Phyllis M. Framke
May 16, 2010
Phyllis M. Framke 85, of Athens, died Sunday, May 16, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 18, 1925 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Edward and Pauline (Jacob) Salefski. On March 2, 1946 Phyllis married Carl R. Framke in the town of Hamburg. He survives. Phyllis enjoyed sightseeing in Wisconsin and New Mexico, embroidery...
Arthur A. Ryan
May 16, 2010
Arthur A. Ryan 83, Weston, died Sunday, May 16, 2010 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born April 11, 1927 in Wausau, son of the late John and Frieda Ryan. On October 18, 1958 he married Rose Mary Rhyner at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. She preceded him in death on January 5, 2003. Arthur...
Mary E. Donohoe
May 14, 2010
Mary Elizabeth (Britten) Donohoe, 56, formerly of Wausau died Friday, May 14, 2010 at Morningside House in Laurel, MD. She was born August 13, 1953 in Wausau, daughter of Alice (Kimball) Britten of Wausau and the late Norbert Britten. She was the wife of Mike Donohoe for over 25 years. Mary was born and raised in Wausau. She graduated from...
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