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.
Darrell Deicher
Sep 15, 2009
Darrell G. Deicher, 67, Edgar, died Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 7, 1942 in Marshfield, son of the late Gilbert and Maria (Engle) Deicher. On October 4, 1969, he married Katherine Schirmer. Darrell lived in the Wausau area and was employed at Weyerhaeuser Co. of Rothschild for 27 years. He enjoyed fishing, playing...
Mary M. Borke
Sep 14, 2009
Mary M. Borke Mary Margaret (Farrell) Borke was born in Milwaukee on November 7, 1924 to Ed and Genevieve (Clifford) Farrell, and died September 14, 2009. Mary was educated in Milwaukee Catholic schools and graduated from Mount Mary College in 1946. She taught in Seymour WI from 1946 to 1950. In 1950 she began teaching at Athens High School in...
Nancy L. Kleinschmidt
Sep 11, 2009
Nancy L. Kleinschmidt 71, Wausau, died Friday, September 11, 2009 at under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Hospital. She was born May 12, 1938 in Wausau, daughter of the late Rueben and Alvina (Krueger) Schneck. On October 22, 1958 she married Donald Kleinschmidt in Wausau. He survives. Nancy was a homemaker who enjoyed bowling,...
Beatrice C. Wadzinski
Sep 11, 2009
Beatrice C. Wadzinski 85, formerly of the town of Cassel, died Friday, September 11, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor, Wausau. She was born October 23, 1923 in Francis Creek, daughter of the late Edward and Leora (Jost) Burish. On October 18, 1944 she married Allen Kraft at St. Mary Catholic Church,...
Lloyd D. Roloff
Sep 10, 2009
Lloyd D. Roloff 68, Schofield, ended his earthly journey on Thursday, September 10, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born March 20, 1941 in Wausau, son of the late Wilbert and Gladys (Blossom) Roloff. On October 14, 1961, he married Rosalynn Block at St. John Lutheran Church,...
Jeffrey Luedtke
Sep 9, 2009
Jeffrey "Blanche" Luedtke, 44, Minneapolis, formerly of Wausau, died Wednesday, September 9, 2009. He was born February 25, 1965 in Wausau, son of Mary (nee Kesy) Luedtke of Wausau and the late Donald Luedtke. Jeff worked as a waiter at many different restaurants in the Wausau area, and moved to Minneapolis, where he continued working as a waiter for the...
Theresa Klosinski
Sep 7, 2009
Theresa M. Klosinski, 82, Wausau, died Monday September 7, 2009. She was born June 14, 1927 in Poniatowski, daughter of the late John and Mary (Teresinski) Wisnewski. On October 8, 1949 she married Stanley Klosinski in Poniatowski. He preceded her in death January 7, 2000. Theresa worked as a waitress at Bill's Fine Food for over 20 years. Survivors include...
Louis A. Thurs
Sep 6, 2009
Louis Albert August Thurs, 95, passed peacefully into heaven on Sunday, Sept. 6, with Julia, his devoted wife of 72 years, & his family by his side. He was under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. Born to Andreas & Bertha (Henke) Thurs on July 11, 1914, Louis grew up in Little Chicago. At 17, Louis won...
A. Della Peel Beckman
Sep 4, 2009
A. Della Peel Beckman 72, Merrill, died Friday, September 4, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born March 19, 1937 in Missouri, daughter of the late Alvie and Nola (Lewis) Steward. On September 4, 1953 she married Lyle Peel Sr. in Michigan and he preceded her in death on June...
Norman Rheinschmidt
Sep 2, 2009
Norman T. Rheinschmidt, 86, Wausau, died Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 8, 1923 in Mosinee, son of the late Ferd and Lena (Steffanus) Rheinschmidt. On August 16, 1947 he married Mary Ruth Kronenwetter. She preceded him in death August 1, 1970. Norman then married Margaret (Lietz) Weisbrod on December 16, 1972 in LaCrosse....
Evelyn L. Mertens
Aug 31, 2009
MERTENS, Evelyn L. (Kieffer) Evelyn L. (Kieffer) Mertens, 99, of La Crosse, and formerly of Wisconsin Rapids died peacefully at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center La Crosse, Wis., on Aug. 31, 2009. Evelyn Lucille Kieffer was born June 8, 1910, to John B. and Anna B. (Tetzlaff) Kieffer in Wausau, Wis. On Oct. 1, 1929, she was united in Holy Matrimony...
Frances H. Urban
Aug 30, 2009
Frances H. Urban 95, formerly of Rothschild, died Sunday August 30, 2009 at Harmony Terrace, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born March 5, 1914, daughter of the late Leo and Mildred (Washburn) McDonnell. On October 7, 1939, she married Arnold Urban in Iowa. He preceded her in death March 20, 1996. She attended...
Mary Ann M. Hanke
Aug 28, 2009
Mary Ann M. Hanke 83, Wausau, died Friday, August 28, 2009 at her home. She was born June 13, 1926 in Hatley, daughter of the late Charlie and Josephine (Wrobleski) Czech. On September 17, 1949 she married Dudley Hanke. He preceded her in death on November 4, 1992. Mary Ann enjoyed trips to the casino, polka music and going to...
Harvey N. Drengler
Aug 27, 2009
Harvey N. Drengler 86, formerly of Marathon, died Thursday, August 27, 2009 at Walnut Grove, Merrill. He was born November 8, 1922 in Marathon, son of the late John and Catherine (Ritter) Drengler. On November 12, 1942 he married Marcella Henrichs in Rib Falls. She preceded him in death on September 22, 2007. Harvey served his country in the United...
Harry Kelly
Aug 26, 2009
Harry "Joe" J. Kelly 72, Wausau, died Wednesday, August 26, 2009, at his home. He was born March 27, 1937 in Richmond, Va., son of the late Harry and Maude (Gilbert) Kelly. In his younger years, Joe had been employed as a deputy with the Forest County Sheriff's Department and prior to his retirement he was self employed as a...
Lloyd R. Pilgrim
Aug 23, 2009
Lloyd R. Pilgrim 88, Edgar, died Sunday, August 23, 2009 at Colonial Center, Colby. He was born May 10, 1921 in Edgar, son of the late Herman and Elsie (Rietzow) Pilgrim. On June 7, 1958 he married Helen Oldenburg at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Gleason. She preceded him in death on November 20, 1994. Lloyd was a farmer who enjoyed...
Rodell Long
Aug 19, 2009
Rodell Long 86, died Wednesday, August 19, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Hospital. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in World War II and worked as a carpenter in the residential construction business. Survivors include his daughter, Marilyn Griffin, Wausau; son, Russell (Patricia) Long, Ames, Iowa; five grandchildren,...
Erin E. Brost
Aug 19, 2009
Erin Elizabeth Brost 25, Wausau, died Wednesday, August 19, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. She was born March 17, 1984, daughter of Mark and Judi (McDaniel) Brost of Rib Mountain. Erin was a 2002 graduate of Wausau West High School. She lettered in both cross country and track and field and was part of two state qualifying relay teams. She also...
Bertie Lou D. Beck
Aug 13, 2009
Bertie Lou D. Beck 73, Wausau, died Thursday August 13, 2009 at her home. She was born November 9, 1935, in Wausau, daughter of the late Gilbert and Delia (Merrill) Wendorf. On May 4, 1957, she married Jerome 'Jerry' Beck at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau. He survives. Bertie Lou had been employed for several years at Fiskars prior to her...
Audrey A. Kurth
Aug 13, 2009
Audrey A. Kurth, 75, Kronenwetter, died Thursday, August 13, 2009 at the University Hospital, Madison. She was born September 6, 1933 in the town of Kronenwetter, daughter of the late Fay and Gralda (Luedtke) Fletcher. On May 12, 1973, she married Orman Kurth at the Reedemer Ev. Lutheran Church in the town of Weston. He survives. Audrey had many careers...
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