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.

William Schult

William Schult

Feb 23, 2010

William "Willie" A. Schult 55, Marathon, died Tuesday, February 23, 2010 due to an automobile accident. He was born November 11, 1954 in Wausau, son of the late William C. and Marie (Lodholz) Schult. On October 1, 1983 he married Bonnie Heinsohn in Merrill. She survives. Willie was a dairy farmer who also did logging on his land. Some of...

Evelyn E. Sprenger

Evelyn E. Sprenger

Feb 22, 2010

Evelyn E. Sprenger 89, Athens, died Monday, February 22, 2010 at Continental Manor Nursing Home, Abbotsford. She was born December 5, 1920 in town of Johnson, daughter of the late John and Katherine (Bach) Schremp. On June 15, 1954 she married Joseph A. Sprenger at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He preceded her in death. Evelyn worked several years at...

Rosella Magdaline Albrecht

Rosella Magdaline Albrecht

Feb 20, 2010

Rosella M. Albrecht Rosella Magdaline Albrecht, 91, Athens, has gone to rest with the angels in paradise on Sat. February 20, 2010. She was born March 12, 1918 to William and Clara (Auner) Schmitt in a log cabin North of Highway A on Meridian Road in the township of Halsey. She was raised by her mother and grandfather after her...

Ernestine M. Rader

Ernestine M. Rader

Feb 20, 2010

Ernestine Rader Ernestine Rader, 91, Wausau, died February 20, 2010 at Stonecrest Residence in Wausau. She was born on June 5, 1918 in Marathon to the late Hugo Vetter and Helen (Lang) Vetter .On June 17, 1940, she was united in marriage to William (Bill) Rader at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marathon. She and Bill farmed in the town...

Dennis A. Belanger

Dennis A. Belanger

Feb 17, 2010

Dennis A. Belanger 67, Wausau, died Weds. February 17, 2010 at his home, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born July 15, 1942, in Wakefield, Michigan, son of the late Elmer and Elsie (VanderLeest) Belanger. On May 7, 1966, he married Patricia Dahlke in Edgar. She survives. From 1960 until 1962, he served his country in...

Lillian H. Mucha

Lillian H. Mucha

Feb 15, 2010

Lillian Helen Mucha 100, Wausau, went home to be with her Savior on Monday February 15, 2010 at Mount View Care Center. She was born November 2, 1909 in Marathon Township, daughter of the late Louis and Caroline (Martin) Sicklinger. On May 9, 1942, she married Alfred "Al" Mucha at St. Sebastian's Catholic Church, Chicago. He preceded her in death...

Karen E. Butalla

Karen E. Butalla

Feb 15, 2010

Karen E. Butalla 60, Wausau, died Monday February 15, 2010 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at her home. She was born May 29, 1949 in Wausau, daughter of the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Rapp) Sheldon. On July 14, 1979, she married Alan Butalla at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He survives. Karen attended the State College of...

Loretta C. Erdmann

Loretta C. Erdmann

Feb 15, 2010

Loretta C. Erdmann 94, Wausau died Monday, February 15, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 2, 1916, daughter of the late Reinhardt and Anna (Kaatz) Hilmershausen. On September 16, 1939 she married Fred Erdmann at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on May 22, 1998. Prior to being a homemaker Loretta worked at Marathon...

Ann Marie Francis

Ann Marie Francis

Feb 15, 2010

Ann Marie Francis 89, Wausau crossed over Monday, February 15, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. Ann was born to Jim and Ida (Causeman) Zajicek on September 26, 1920 in Chicago. Ann was an Army Corporal veteran serving her country from 1942 to 1945. She worked for...

Carol A. Russ

Carol A. Russ

Feb 14, 2010

Carol A. Russ 66, Wausau died Sunday, February 14, 2010 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 27, 1943 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Max and Mildred (Heater) Susnik. On May 1, 1965 she married Richard Russ at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Prior to her retirement...

Geraldine M. Oelke

Geraldine M. Oelke

Feb 14, 2010

Geraldine Oelke 81, town of Stettin, died at Aspirus Wausau Hospital Sunday, February 14, 2010 of natural causes. She was born at home on July 10, 1928 in the town of Berlin, daughter of the late Clarence Sr. and Minnie (Bartelt) Leistikow. She graduated from Merrill High School in 1946. As a young lady she met Lyndon Oelke at a...

Myrtle E. Filtz

Myrtle E. Filtz

Feb 12, 2010

Myrtle E. Filtz 88, Edgar, died Friday February 12, 2010 at Northside Elder Estates, Stratford, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born June 18, 1921 in Edgar, daughter of the late Richard and Emma (Borman) Brunke. In her working career, Myrtle had farmed, done babysitting for several years, worked at Kleinstick Appliance and Standard...

Gordon Baumann

Gordon Baumann

Feb 10, 2010

Gordon "Gordy" A. Baumann 52, town of Texas, died Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 27, 1957 in Wausau, the son of Wilbur and Marilyn (Kittel) Baumann of Merrill. On June 2, 1979, he married Cheryl Asmundsen in Wausau. Gordy graduated from Wausau East High School in 1976...

Kim Wayne Stickler

Kim Wayne Stickler

Feb 9, 2010

Kim Wayne Stickler, 43, Wausau, was invited to leave his home and board the bus to heaven Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Kim served in the U.S. Army. He worked various occupations throughout his life; most recently he was employed at Trig's in Wausau. Survivors include his mother, Paula "Sis" Stickler, Merrill; father, Gary "Rusty" (Patti) Stickler, Pine River; brothers, Jason...

Marlene D. Knuth

Marlene D. Knuth

Feb 7, 2010

Marlene D. Knuth 77, Wausau died Sunday, February 7, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 27, 1932 in Wisconsin Rapids, daughter of the late Joseph and Sylvia (Walters) Zastava. On December 28, 1955 she married Marvin R. "Mike" Knuth in Wisconsin Rapids. He survives. Marlene worked at Wausau Insurance for over 11 years and then found her...

Rose F. Buchberger

Rose F. Buchberger

Feb 7, 2010

Rose F. Buchberger 92, formerly of Rothschild, died Sunday February 7, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 1, 1917, in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Theodore and Frances (Writz) Myszka. On June 24, 1939, she married Edward Zastrow in Edgar. He preceded her in death July 17, 1963. She married Leo Buchberger on August...

Stephen P. Sousek

Stephen P. Sousek

Feb 6, 2010

Stephen P. Sousek 54, Wausau, died Saturday, February 6, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau. He was born September 19, 1955 in Sparta, son of Farrell and Carol (Van Keuren) Sousek. Stephen was an avid Packer fan and enjoyed walking his dog, Tess and spending time with his family especially his...

David P. Opper

David P. Opper

Feb 5, 2010

David P. Opper 66, Wausau died Friday, February 5, 2010 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 28, 1943 in Birnamwood, son of Adeline (Stoltz) Opper and the late Edward Opper. On November 26, 1964 he married Mary Jane Miller at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. She survives. For more...

Patrick J. Mcmurtagh

Patrick J. Mcmurtagh

Feb 4, 2010

Patrick J. McMurtagh 57, Rothschild died Thursday, February 4, 2010 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at his home. He was born August 24, 1952 in Wauwatosa, son of Henry McMurtagh and the late Lucille (Goebl) McMurtagh. On March 23, 2007 he married Anna Ewenko in Wausau. She survives. For more than 31 years Patrick was a sales...

Imelda E. Urmanski

Imelda E. Urmanski

Feb 3, 2010

Imelda E. Urmanski 86, Wausau died Wednesday, February 3, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born May 24, 1923 in Athens, daughter of the late Emil and Mary (Albrecht) Johnas. On May 28, 1949 she married Raymond Urmanski at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau....

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