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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
Agnes P. Guralski
Feb 1, 2010
Agnes P. Guralski 55, Wausau died Monday, February 1, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Nature's Walk, 510 Sherman Street, Wausau. She was born December 12, 1954 in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Walter and Clara (Wojciechowski) Guralski Sr. Survivors include her siblings, Dolores Gajewski and Joan (Norman) Soczka, both of...
Jason G. Sandberg
Jan 31, 2010
Jason G. Sandberg 38, Rib Mountain died Sunday, January 31, 2010 at his home. Survivors include his parents Donald and Jane Sandberg, Rib Mountain, his siblings, Brody Sandberg, Wausau, Pamela Wiskie, New Mexico, Kathy (Bryant) Calmes, Wausau and Elizabeth (Joseph) Gagliano, Milwaukee and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 4,...
Edward J. Olczak
Jan 31, 2010
Edward J. Olczak 69, Athens, formerly of Milwaukee passed away at home, following a three year battle with cancer, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice on Sunday, January 31, 2010, surrounded by his family. He was born December 12, 1940 in Milwaukee, son of the late Edward H. and Angeline (Kieliszkowski) Olczak. On December 17, 1971, he married...
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