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.

Norbert N. Kitowski

Norbert N. Kitowski

Dec 18, 2009

Norbert N. Kitowski 88, Wausau, died Friday December 18, 2009 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born November 26, 1921, in Wausau, son of the late Leo and Mary (Kutella) Kitowski. On April 3, 1943, he married Doris Jojade in San Antonio, Texas. She survives. Norbert had been...

Edward Sigmund

Edward Sigmund

Dec 16, 2009

Edward Sigmund 87, Wausau, died Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at his home. He was born February 12, 1922 in Edgar, son of the late Joseph and Barbara (Krell) Sigmund. On May 8, 1943 he married Mary Jane Huntington at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. She preceded him in death on January 21, 1997. Edward served his country in the United...

Merlyn C. Doerr

Merlyn C. Doerr

Dec 15, 2009

Merlyn C. Doerr 74, Merrill, died Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at Good Samaritan Health Center, Merrill. He was born January 24, 1935 in Rib Falls, son of the late Elmer and Eleanore (Laak) Doerr. On November 1, 1958 he married Janice Kolberg in Wausau. She preceded him in death on October 19, 2003. Merlyn served his country in the United...

Leroy A. Sturm

Leroy A. Sturm

Dec 12, 2009

LeRoy A. Sturm 84, Wausau died Saturday, December 12, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. He was born October 24, 1925 in the town of Maine, son of the late Arthur and Ella (Luepke) Sturm. On October 1, 1949 he married Gerraine Brandt at St. Peter Lutheran Church, town of...

David G. Pieper

David G. Pieper

Dec 10, 2009

David G. Pieper, 78, Tomahawk, formerly of Wausau, died Thursday December 10, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Harbor House, Rib Mountain. He was born December 21, 1930 in Wausau, son of the late Walter and Anna (Rosentraeter) Pieper. On December 29, 1951 he married Caroline Nigbur at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. David...

Jerome Arthur Kolbeck

Jerome Arthur Kolbeck

Dec 7, 2009

Jerome Arthur Kolbeck, 78, Wausau, died Monday December 7, 2009 at Saint Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born November 2, 1931 in Wausau, son of the late Arthur and Esther (Meyer) Kolbeck. On November 22, 1952 he married Joan Krueger in Augusta, Ga. Jerome was a United States Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He worked for IBM, owned...

Richard J. Geier

Richard J. Geier

Dec 6, 2009

Richard "Dickie" Geier Richard J. Geier, 75, 500 Fred Street, Rothschild passed away Sunday, December 6, 2009 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born May 17, 1934 in Wausau, son of the late Cliff and Helen (Ritchie) Geier. On May 21, 1959 he married Geraldine Zunker in Wausau. She preceded him in death on June 15, 1987. Dickie worked...

Vienna P. Dallman

Vienna P. Dallman

Dec 5, 2009

Vienna P. Dallman 61, Yuma, Arizona, a former Wausau resident, died Saturday December 5, 2009 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona. She was born March 22, 1948, in Wausau, daughter of the late Frank and Virginia (Konkol) Miskowiak. She married Elmo "Max" Dallman in April 1999. He survives. She attended Newman High School in Wausau. Vee worked for Bobby Brooks...

Evelyn Thurs

Evelyn Thurs

Dec 5, 2009

Evelyn Thurs 75, Wausau, died Saturday, December 5, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born June 24, 1934 in Somerville, daughter of the late Frank and Gladys (Talon) Kennedy. She is survived by her children, Francis Cowan, Kelly Cowan, Robin Kennedy, Shawn Cowan, William Cowan, Dan Thurs and Margaret "Maggie"...

Rosella M. Adams

Rosella M. Adams

Dec 5, 2009

Rosella M. Adams 76, Wausau, died Saturday December 5, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born July 21, 1933, in Gaylord, Minn., daughter of the late Elmer and Sophia (Stencil) Kaldunski. On September 16, 1950, she married Richard Adams in Athens. He survives. Rosella was a homemaker and had also been employed for 21 years in housekeeping at the...

Charlene Margaret Schmitt

Charlene Margaret Schmitt

Dec 1, 2009

Charlene M. Schmitt 64, Wausau, formerly of Athens, passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She died following a courageous three year battle with cancer. She was born July 21, 1945 in Wausau, the daughter of Donald Kreft, Athens and the late Theresa (Weiler) Kreft....

Virginia (Ginny) Martin

Virginia (Ginny) Martin

Nov 28, 2009

Virginia "Ginny" Martin 83, Wausau, passed away Saturday November 28, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital following a sudden stroke. She was born June 20, 1926, in Poniatowski, daughter of the late Lawrence and Lydia (Rauen) Bradfish. On June 15, 1948, she married Joseph "Bud" Martin at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He preceded her in death November 2, 1992. Ginny...

John J. Kelly

John J. Kelly

Nov 26, 2009

John J. Kelly 91, Wausau, died Thursday November 26, 2009 at Rennes Health and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. He was born July 17, 1918 in Madison, son of the late Edward and Katherine (Kopp) Kelly. On February 22, 1943, he married Helen "Pete" Guilfoyle in Madison. She preceded him in death April 6, 1990. He was a veteran of World War...

Geraldine M. Drengler

Geraldine M. Drengler

Nov 24, 2009

Geraldine "Gerry" M. Drengler 90, Wausau, died Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at her home. She was born February 23, 1919 in Fenwood, daughter of the late George and Clara (Krzmarcik) Wetterau. For 30 years, she worked as an administrative assistant with the Marathon County Veterans Service Office until her retirement. Throughtout her life, Gerry was an avid bowler and was...

Delores Knauf

Delores Knauf

Nov 20, 2009

Delores Knauf 90, Marathon, died Friday, November 20, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born June 20, 1919 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Baur) Fischer. Her first marriage was to Edwin Abel in Marathon, he died in an automobile accident during their first...

Marvin S. Paszek

Marvin S. Paszek

Nov 15, 2009

Marvin S. Paszek 62, Wausau, died Sunday, November 15, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 10, 1947 in Wausau, son of the late Stanley and Esther (Matushak) Paszek. Marvin proudly served his country in the United States Marines. He was a heavy equipment operator for the city of Wausau and enjoyed auto racing, spending time at his...

Jerry J. Prentice

Jerry J. Prentice

Nov 13, 2009

Jerry J. Prentice 60, Schofield died Friday, November 13, 2009. He was born December 28, 1948 in Tomahawk, son of the late John and Myrtle (Sawyer) Prentice. On December 16, 1967 he married Karen Brandenburg in Merrill. She survives. Jerry joined the United States Army in 1966 and served for 23 years. His accomplishments include the honor of being on...

Pearl E. Mader

Pearl E. Mader

Nov 13, 2009

Pearl E. Mader 55, Athens died Friday, November 13, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. She was born February 20, 1954, in Marshfield, daughter of Ellen (Hoffman) Stoughton, Athens and the late Donald D. Stoughton. On October 19, 1974, she married Dale Mader at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. He survives. For the past 26 years Pearl and her husband...

Adeline M. Rodemeier

Adeline M. Rodemeier

Nov 12, 2009

Adeline M. Rodemeier 87, Wausau, died Thursday, November 12, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House. She was born November 23, 1921 in Ringle, daughter of the late Fred and Erna (Stubbe) Kraege. On March 4, 1942 she married Rufus Rodemeier in San Francisco. He preceded her in death. Adeline was a homemaker...

Joan Marie Lindstrom

Joan Marie Lindstrom

Nov 10, 2009

Joan M. Lindstrom, 69, Wausau, died Tuesday, November 10, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home surrounded by family. She was born February 29, 1940 in the town of Oasis, daughter of the late Glenn and Lena (Fischer) Trickey. On December 3, 1960 she married Fred Reid in Plainfield. They owned and operated,...

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