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.
Harland Westfall
Jan 15, 2010
Harland "Harley" L. Westfall 82, Athens, died Friday, January 15, 2010 at his home. He was born September 28, 1927 in Athens, son of the late Louis and Edith (Reynolds) Westfall. On March 15, 1981 he married Geraldine Hopperdietzel in Las Vegas, Nev. She survives. Harley served his country in the United States Army as a sergeant of the topographic...
Lyndon Oelke
Jan 13, 2010
Lyndon Oelke, 83, town of Stettin, died at his home Wednesday, January 13, 2010 of natural causes. He was born at home on August 12, 1926 in the town of Stettin, son of the late Reinhart and Elsie (Zahn) Oelke. He graduated from Marathon High School in 1944. As a young man he met Geraldine Leistikow at a country dance...
Charles C. Schoenfuss
Jan 12, 2010
Charles C. Schoenfuss 75, C4489 County Road H, Edgar died Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at Golden Living Center-Continental Manor, Abbotsford. Prior to his retirement Charles was the owner/operator of Charlie's Auto Body and Repair Shop in Edgar. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Cecilia (Kurtzweil) Schoenfuss, Edgar,...
Clara E. Steingraber
Jan 12, 2010
Clara E. Steingraber 92, Las Cruces, N.M., formerly of Edgar, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2010 in Las Cruces. She was born July 10, 1917 in Edgar, daughter of the late August and Alma (Draeger) Weinkauf. On November 19, 1955, she married Reuben G. Steingraber. He preceded her in death on February 26, 2009. Clara grew up in Edgar and...
Lawrence Penno
Jan 8, 2010
Lawrence Penno, 93, Athens, died Friday January 8, 2010 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born July 7, 1916 in Athens, son of the late Fred and Minnie (Bramm) Penno. The family later moved to Clovis, California where they purchased a home and began to develop a vineyard. During the Depression Lawrence and his family moved back to...
Robert G. Hilgendorf
Jan 6, 2010
Robert G. Hilgendorf, 68, Marathon, died Wednesday January 6, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 16, 1941 in Lincoln County, son of the late Arthur and Nina (Allen) Hilgendorf. On February 11, 1961 he married Mary Waldburger at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Irma. Robert was a Tank...
Anna Michlig
Jan 6, 2010
Anna Michlig 91, Marathon, died Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau. She was born July 26, 1918 in town of Emmet, daughter of the late John and Pauline (Wentland) Petrowski. On August 20, 1935 she married Julius Michlig at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. He preceded her in death on December 8, 1993. Anna farmed...
Oliver E. Heesch
Jan 5, 2010
Oliver E. "Ollie" Heesch 83, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at the Cady Home, Wausau. He was born August 4, 1926 in Sioux City, Iowa, son of the late Julius and Laura (Manor) Heesch. He married Julia (Chaignot) Heesch in Wausau. She survives. Oliver was a veteran of the United States Army and served during World War II and...
Donna Wheatley
Jan 2, 2010
Donna Wheatley went home to be with the Lord on Saturday January 2, 2010 at age 75. She was born October 11, 1934 in Stratford to the late Harry and Mabel Doll. On May 21, 1955 she was united in marriage to Fred Wheatley. He survives. Together they raised seven children in rural Athens where they farmed for many years....
Robert J. Koltz
Jan 1, 2010
Robert J. Koltz 75, Wausau, died Friday January 1, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 12, 1934, son of the late Walter and Ruth (Sillars) Koltz. Robert graduated from Wausau High School and on October 31, 1953, married his high school sweetheart, Phyllis McCutcheon. Robert served his country in the US Air Force during the Korean War....
Arleen Wadzinski
Dec 31, 2009
Arleen (Dottie) Wadzinski, 83, Rothschild, died peacefully at home on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009. She was born March 23, 1926, in Wausau, Wis., to Lillian (Sicklinger) Mucha. Dottie graduated from the teaching program at the University of Stevens Point in 1945. She began her teaching career shortly after in a one-room schoolhouse teaching first through eigth grades. On April 26,...
Ilma C. Niewolny
Dec 30, 2009
Ilma C. Niewolny 95, Schofield, formerly of Athens died Wednesday, December 30, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice services at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born June 1, 1914 in the town of Berlin, daughter of the late Louis and Emma (Reimer) Krienke. She was twenty-two when she was united in marriage...
David B. Halkoski
Dec 30, 2009
David B. Halkoski 78, Weston died Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born March 31, 1931 in Wausau, son of the late Sylvester and Bernice (Kozlowski) Halkoski. On October 22, 1952, he married Roberta Vaughn at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Prior to his retirement Dave had been employed for 43 years at...
Dorothy B. Fochs
Dec 30, 2009
Dorothy B. Fochs 87, Wausau, died Wednesday, December 30, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Harmony Terrace Commons, Wausau. She was born August 17, 1922 in Wisc., daughter of the late John and Anna (Bong) Wirsbinski. On June 5, 1943 she married Lucian Fochs in Mosinee. He survives. Dorothy worked at Marathon Electric for...
Merlin E. Paul
Dec 27, 2009
Merlin E. Paul 82, Edgar, died Sunday, December 27, 2009 at his home. He was born June 4, 1927 in the town of Rib Falls, son of the late Walter and Alice (Ringle) Paul. On September 4, 1954, he married Ruth Ringle at St. Stephen Ev. Lutheran Church, Edgar. She survives. Merlin was a veteran of the United States Army...
Clara F. Lenhard
Dec 25, 2009
Clara Frances Lenhard, who for the last 4 years resided at Wells Nature View Assisted Living in Marshfield, Wisconsin ended her journey on earth to start a new life with her Lord on December 25, 2009. Clara was born October 25, 1920 in the Town of Day - Marathon County, the daughter of John and Anna (Brausch) Bangart. Clara was...
Mao Xiong
Dec 25, 2009
Mao Xiong 52, Wausau, died Friday, December 25, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born February 10, 1957 in Laos, daughter of the late Chong and Chor (Lor) Xiong. Survivors include her daughter, Sai (Xeng) Thao, Wausau; one brother, Zawa Xiong (Mai Lor), Wausau; three sisters, Pa Xiong, Alaska, Chue...
Janet A. Bahr
Dec 25, 2009
Janet Bahr 90, formerly of Milan, died Friday, December 25, 2009 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. After leaving the farm near Milan she had lived in Edgar, then Wausau, then Athens, and had been living in Chippewa Falls the past several years. She was born June 7, 1919 in the town of Holton, daughter of the late Albert...
Dolores W. Galica
Dec 21, 2009
Dolores W. Galica 73, Wausau, died Monday, December 21, 2009 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. She was born August 8, 1936 in Antigo, daughter of the late Andrew and Appolonia (VanBoxtel) DeBroux. Dolores retired from Wausau Insurance Company after more than 20 years in Secretarial Services. She continued to remain active with her family after retirement. She...
Norbert B. Heindl
Dec 20, 2009
Norbert "Norb" B. Heindl, 91, Athens, died Sunday, December 20, 2009 at the University Hospital, Madison. He was born April 24, 1918 in Athens, son of George and Anna (Zettler) Heindl. On June 25, 1945, he married Elaine Richards at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Evanston, IL. She preceded him in death on October 15, 1993. Norb served his country for...
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