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.
Brenda Kirchhevel-Schreffler
Apr 15, 2010
Brenda Kirchhevel-Schreffler 44, Wausau, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 15, 2010 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born November 12, 1965 in Lawrence, Kansas, daughter of Barbara (Schneider) Kirchhevel and the late Warren Kirchhevel. On October 12, 2009, she married George Schreffler in Wausau. Survivors include, her husband, George Schreffler, Wausau; three children, Dillan, Johanna and Sarah; her mother,...
Kenneth W. Meyer
Apr 15, 2010
Kenneth W. Meyer 65, Wausau died Thursday April 15, 2010 at home, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born September 13, 1944, in Stanley, son of the late Emil and Gertrude Alice (Biddle) Meyer. On January 2, 1971, he married Kathryn Boge in Madison. She survives. He was...
James W. Ugoretz
Apr 14, 2010
James W. "Jimmy" Ugoretz 67, Rib Mountain, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born December 19, 1942 in Marathon City, son of the late Jacob and Beatrice (Bentz) Ugoretz. On December 7, 1963, he married Lois "Lucy" Hoeft at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Marathon. She Survives. For many years,...
Wilma M. Rodenkirch
Apr 11, 2010
Wilma Rodenkirch, 97, formerly of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2010, at Twin Towers Retirement Community, Cincinnati, OH. Wilma was born in Wausau on September 5, 1912 to the late Alfred and Emma (Hintz) Wolff. She was a graduate of Wausau High School and married Arthur Rodenkirch on May 20, 1933 in Madison, WI. She worked as a...
Sandra Mae Lepak
Apr 9, 2010
Sandra Mae Lepak 68, Edgar, died Friday April 9, 2010 as the result of a traffic accident. She was born December 4, 1941 in Birnamwood, daughter of the late Stanley Sr. and Elizabeth "Elsie" (Knetter) Szymanski. On May 29, 1965, she married Kenneth Lepak at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. He survives. Sandy graduated from UW - Stevens Point in...
Dolores R. Knorr
Apr 9, 2010
Dolores R. Knorr 74, Athens, died Friday, April 9, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Manor. She was born March 26, 1936 in town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Edward and Regina (Stencil) Wielock. On February 13, 1956 she married Donald Knorr at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He preceded her in...
Sylvester R. Stiel
Apr 9, 2010
Sylvester R. "Sy" Stiel 84, Wausau, died Friday April 9, 2010 at North Central Health Care Facilities, Wausau. He was born April 20, 1925, in Rib Lake, son of the late Wesley and Josephine (Perry) Stiel. On September 6, 1946, he married Marian Olson at St. John Catholic Church, Rib Lake. She survives. An Army veteran of World War II,...
Richard L. Brehm
Apr 9, 2010
Richard L. Brehm 73, Edgar, died Friday, April 9, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a battle with cancer. He was born July 29, 1936 in Athens, son of the late Ewald and Helen (Andres) Brehm. On October 5, 1968 he married Delores Sommer at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. She Survives. Richard worked for many years as a carpenter...
Gary L. Hawley
Apr 9, 2010
Gary L. Hawley, 55, Birnamwood, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, April 9, 2010. He was born November 3, 1954 in Wausau, to Janet (Jablonske) Hawley and the late Roy Hawley. Survivors include, his mother, Janet Hawley, Birnamwood; one daughter, Elizabeth Wolf; one sister, Gayle Emmerich, Wausau; four brothers, Allan Hawley and David Hawley, both of Birnamwood, Craig (Misty)...
Lois J. Stieve
Apr 9, 2010
Lois J. Stieve 74, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 9, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was born November 22, 1935 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Harmon and Olga (Milbrandt) Stoddard. On September 11, 1954, she married Arthur Stieve in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on March 15, 2007. Lois worked as...
Allen G. Lierman
Apr 7, 2010
Allen G. Lierman 71, Wausau, died Wednesday, April 7, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau. He was born April 13, 1938 in Edgar, son of the late Fredrick and Mary (Krell) Lierman. Allen worked for the Wausau Water Department. He enjoyed watching sports, painting ceramics, having his coffee every morning with...
William Svehlek Iii
Apr 7, 2010
William "Sam" J. Svehlek III 44, Weston died Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at his home. Sam worked at the Clark Gas Station in Wausau for many years. Survivors include his wife, Kelly Kaufman, Weston, one daughter, Cassandra Pahls, Wausau, three siblings, Theresa (Eric) Knudsen, and Charlene (Art) Hill, both of Texas and Mary Ellen (Wally) Kurth, Wisconsin, two nieces and...
Larry K. Landwehr
Apr 7, 2010
Larry K. Landwehr, 60, of Wausau passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by his wife and children. He was born September 22, 1949 in Wausau, the son of the late Lawrence and Juliane (Mueller) Landwehr. Larry graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in computer science. He was proud of his work with NASA and General...
James J. Siburt
Apr 6, 2010
James J. Siburt, 83, Wausau, died Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at the Veterans Home in King, WI. Jim was born on February 14, 1927, in Farmer City, Ill to the late James E. and Martha (Daniels) Siburt. He was raised in Decatur, Illinois where he met and married the love of his life, Virginia M. Cole on November 30, 1947....
Jerry L. Fischer
Apr 6, 2010
Jerry L. Fischer 68, Wausau, died Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born July 19, 1941 in Shawano, son of the late Erwin and Dala (Poppendorf) Fischer. On August 9, 1975, he married Susan Kaminski in Wausau. She preceded him in death on April 29, 2007. Jerry...
Ramona M. Buchberger
Apr 6, 2010
Ramona M. Buchberger 67, Wausau, died Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 16, 1943 in Wausau, daughter of the late Theodore and Irene (Schmidt) Bauer. On September 15, 1962 she married Roger Buchberger at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. He survives. Ramona had many hobbies including crocheting, knitting and doing...
Luke W. Schilling
Apr 5, 2010
Luke W. Schilling 93, Marathon, died Monday, April 5, 2010 surrounded by his loving family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 19, 1916 in Marathon, son of the late F. X. and Catherine (Deininger) Schilling. On June 24, 1944 he married Grace McHugh at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder. She survives. Luke worked for the former American Can...
Jay M. Loos
Apr 5, 2010
Jay M. Loos, 45, Colby, formerly of Marathon, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, April 5, 2010 surrounded by his family at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born December 22, 1964 in Wausau to the late Marion Kroll. Jay, known by his many friends as "Sammy" was a Jack of all trades. Among his many interests, he enjoyed working...
Herbert A. Seeger Sr
Apr 2, 2010
Herbert A. Seeger Sr. 83, Edgar, passed away Friday morning April 2, 2010 in the Palliative Care Unit at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield after a brief illness. He was born March 25, 1927, son of the late Paul and Marie (Amelung) Seeger. On May 29, 1948 he married Mary Welbes at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She survives. He lived...
Anthony V. Sakalys
Apr 2, 2010
Anthony V. Sakalys 76, Wausau died Friday, April 2, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home. He was born November 11, 1933 in Lithuania, son of the late Antanas and Jadvyga (Mazrimaite) Sakalys. On September 4, 1988 he married Barbara Schleitwiler Krause in Clarendon Hills, Illinois. She survives. Anthony retired in 1989 from...
