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.
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...
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,...
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