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.
Clara T. Kryshak
Mar 4, 2010
Clara T. Kryshak 95, Wausau died Thursday, March 4, 2010 at North Central Health Care-Garden Side Living Center, Wausau. She was born May 31, 1914 in Wausau, daughter of the late Casper and Mary (Kowalski) Magrecke. She married Anthony Kryshak at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death. Clara was a homemaker and loved to do babysitting...
Evelyn A. Karpinski
Mar 2, 2010
Evelyn A. Karpinski, 79, Wausau, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born May 17, 1930 in Bevent, daughter of the late Barney and Selma (Stankowski) Woytasik. She worked for the former Wausau Insurance Company until her retirement. Survivors include, three children,...
John F. Spencer
Feb 27, 2010
John F. "Jack" Spencer 93, Wausau, died Saturday February 27, 2010 at the Hospice House, surrounded by family. He was born July 24, 1916 in Chicago, son of the late Matthew and Caroline (Dorian) Spencer. After the death of his parents at an early age, Jack was raised by his cousins, John and Sarah Trainor in West Chicago. During World...
Cecelia S. Boehm
Feb 26, 2010
Cecelia S. Boehm 83, Dubuque, Iowa, formerly of Halder, died Friday, February 26, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center, Dubuque, Iowa. She was born January 23, 1927 in Halder, daughter of the late Robert and Appolonia (Dahlke) Boehm. Cecelia worked as a beautician. She enjoyed watching the news to keep up on current events, especially anything to do with the Kennedy...
Cecelia S. Boehm
Feb 26, 2010
Cecelia S. Boehm 83, Dubuque, Iowa, formerly of Halder, died Friday, February 26, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center, Dubuque, Iowa. She was born January 23, 1927 in Halder, daughter of the late Robert and Appolonia (Dahlke) Boehm. Cecelia worked as a beautician. She enjoyed watching the news to keep up on current events, especially anything to do with the Kennedy...
Clarence E. Kropp Sr
Feb 26, 2010
Clarence E. Kropp Sr. 98, Athens, died Friday February 26, 2010 at Pine Ridge Assisted Living, Colby. He was born December 24, 1911, in Marble, Minn., son of the late Albert and Louise Kropp. On October 15, 1935, he married Josephine Smola in Athens. She preceded him in death March 17, 2009. Clarence had been employed as a carpenter for...
Anthony L. Passehl
Feb 25, 2010
Anthony "Tony" Passehl 80, Athens, died Thursday February 25, 2010, in the palliative care unit at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born August 7, 1929 in the town of Johnson, son of the late Charles and Margaret (Burger) Passehl. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the Athens...
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
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
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
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...
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