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.
Lucille A. Wisniewski
Jan 29, 2010
Lucille A. Wisniewski After a long and courageous battle with cancer the Lord called his ever faithful friend home. Lucille A. Wisniewski, 80, Wausau, died Friday, January 29, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 26, 1929 in Marathon, daughter of the late Leo and Manda (Linder) Seubert. On May 26, 1951, she married Florian Wisniewski at St....
Rita M. Barta
Jan 28, 2010
Surrounded by her loved ones, Rita M. Barta, 72, Wausau, passed from this world to the next on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Rita was born in Antigo, July 11, 1937 to Genevieve and Louis Wesley. She graduated from Antigo High School and then completed nursing training at Mercy School of Nursing, Oshkosh in 1958. She continued...
Alice M. Twomley
Jan 27, 2010
Alice M. Twomley 97, Wausau, died Wednesday, January 27, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born February 21, 1912 in Greenwood, Ill. daughter of the late Orien and Dora (Norton) Blanchard. On April 10, 1935 she married Howard Twomley in Woodstock, IL. He preceded her in death...
Murray F. Callies
Jan 26, 2010
Murray F. Callies 88, town of Wien, died Tuesday, January 26, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 13, 1921 in the town of Wien, son of the late Herbert Sr. and Mathilda (Redmann) Callies. On August 7, 1954, he married Virginia Strathman in Colby. She preceded him...
Anna C. Muelling
Jan 21, 2010
Anna C. Muelling 66, Marathon, died Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 12, 1943 in Phillips, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Puskarich) Korab. On October 5, 1963, she married William Muelling in Phillips. He survives. Anna retired from Graphic Packaging, Wausau, just three weeks ago. Among her many interests, she enjoyed crocheting,...
Gertrude A. Boehringer
Jan 20, 2010
Gertrude "Trudy" A. Boehringer 99, Wausau, died Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at her home. She was born March 10, 1910 in Milwaukee. On November 23, 1950, she married Russell Boehringer in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on March 10, 2005. Among her many interests, she enjoyed reading, knitting, playing piano and dancing. Every year she looked forward to Easter...
Mark P. Boehm
Jan 19, 2010
Mark P. Boehm 85, Wausau, died Tuesday January 19, 2010 at the Hospice House, Wausau. He was born March 17, 1924, in Halder, son of the late Robert and Appolonia (Dahlke) Boehm. On June 25, 1949, he married Joan Hornung at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. The Boehm's farmed near Halder for 20 years and later Mark had...
Lillian I. Ott
Jan 17, 2010
Lillian I. Ott 95, Wausau, died Sunday, January 17, 2010 at her home. She was born April 9, 1914 in Wausau, daughter of the late Richard and Elsie (Krueger) Steffen. On November 25, 1937, she married Arnold W. Ott in Wausau. He preceded her in death on March 5, 1970. Lillian worked at the former Pied Piper Shoe Factory, Wausau...
James R. Keckhaver
Jan 17, 2010
James R. Keckhaver 67, Wausau, died Sunday, January 17, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 18, 1942 in Wausau, son of the late Emil and Evelyn (Arquette) Keckhaver. Survivors include, eight siblings, Colette Lynch, Madison, Richard (Josephine) Arquette, Georgetown, TX, Suzanne Stevens, Arbor Vitae, William (Sally) Keckhaver, Wautoma, Alice (Kerwin) Kemper, Sugarland, TX, Marcella Bergerson, Arbor Vitae,...
Katherine Hart
Jan 17, 2010
Katherine "Katie" Hart 85, Athens, died Sunday, January 17, 2010 under the compassionate care of the palliative unit at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born November 8, 1924 in town of Frankfort, daughter of the late Joseph and Marie (Ellenbecker) Bargender. On October 10, 1945 she married Cletus Hart at St. John Catholic Church, Wuertzburg. He preceded her in...
Ann Miler
Jan 17, 2010
Ann Krebs Miler, 88, died peacefully at her home January 17, 2010. She was born Anna V. Krebs on October 18, 1921 to the late Merle and Robert Krebs in Browntown, WI. After High School she attended Madison Business College for a secretarial career where she met Thomas L. Miler. On December 24, 1941 they married at Fort Stevens, Oregon....
Elroy Arnold Christiansen
Jan 17, 2010
Elroy Arnold Christiansen, 66, of Edgar, passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, January 17, 2010, with his wife, children and grandchildren by his side. Elroy was born August 6, 1943, in the town of Frankfort, to Sebastian and Martha (Gribowski) Christiansen. In 1968, he married Lynn D. Ludwig of Colby and together they made their home in Edgar, where they...
Walter Edwin Tolk
Jan 17, 2010
Walter Edwin Tolk, 87, San Bernardino, Calif., formerly of Athens, died Sunday, January 17, 2010 at his home. Walter an Original Yankee Doodle Dandy was born on July 4, 1922 in a log cabin on the family farm in Athens, Wisconsin. Walter distinguished himself by being the first of 5 children to graduate from High School. As a volunteer in...
Doris J. Baur
Jan 16, 2010
Doris Baur, 75, Wausau, died Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Colonial Manor Nursing Home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born June 27, 1934 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edwin and Clara (Greiner) Rehfeldt. On October 24, 1953, she married Lyle Baur at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death...
Virginia R. Smith
Jan 16, 2010
Virginia R. Smith 83, Wausau, died Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born August 6, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late William and Bertha (Kopp) Kohl. On March 15, 1947 she married Alfred Smith in Wausau. He preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughters, Shirley (Alan) Schilling, Hatley and Jane...
Gordon A. Leffel
Jan 16, 2010
Gordon A. Leffel 85, Wausau, formerly of the town of Wien, died Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 10, 1924 in the town of Wien, son of the late Henry and Meta (Steffen) Leffel. For most of his life, Gordon was a farm hand in the town of Wien and enjoyed going to the...
Ellen Mae Fochs
Jan 16, 2010
Ellen Mae Fochs 92, Marathon, died Saturday, January 16, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convelescent Center, Wausau. She was born August 14, 1917 in Halder, daughter of the late Anthony and Anna (Lang) Schilling. On October 17, 1939 she married Francis "Bud" Fochs in Halder. He survives. Ellen was a member of...
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,...
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