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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Ronald Schoenick
Nov 9, 2009
Ronald D. Schoenick, 57, Wausau, died Monday November 9, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 11, 1952 in Wausau, son of the late Reginald and Arlene (Sabatke) Schoenick. Ronald was employed at Lemke Cheese, later Great Lakes Vending until 2008. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include a son, Ryan Schoenick, daughter, Nicole True, sister, Karen Schoenick,...
Bernard J. Toner
Nov 9, 2009
Bernard J. Toner, 66, Wausau, died peacefully Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, with his family by his side under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau. Bernie was born March 31, 1943 in Hettinger, North Dakota to William and Kathryn Toner. The Toners moved to St. Paul, Minnesota when Bernie was at a young age....
Anna Mae Heil
Nov 5, 2009
Anna Mae Heil 75, Marathon, died Thursday, November 5, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 19, 1934 in Wausau, daughter of the late Rudolph and Mary (Hoffman) Stieber. Anna married Frank Heil on May 20, 1953, at The Church of St. Anne, Wausau. Anna served as a former financial secretary for the Catholic Order of Foresters and...
Maryann Krall
Nov 3, 2009
MaryAnn Krall 80, Wausau, died Tuesday, November 3, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 22, 1929 in Antigo, daughter of the late Anton and Mary (Rine) Dolezal. On August 11, 1948 she married Martin Krall in Antigo. He survives. MaryAnn was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, gardening...
Martha B. Schultz
Nov 2, 2009
Martha B. Schultz 100, Athens, died Monday, November 2, 2009 at Golden Living Continental Manor, Abbotsford. She was born September 18, 1909 in Marshfield, daughter of the late John and Anna (Woellner) Trierweiler. She married William Schultz in Duluth, Minn. He preceded her in death in October of 1984. Martha grew up in the town of Halsey and attended school...
Kyle T. Miilu
Oct 31, 2009
Kyle T. Miilu 27, 3303 Seymour Lane, Wausau died unexpectedly Saturday, October 31, 2009 at his home from natural causes. He was born March 8, 1982 in Wausau son of Thomas W. and Kathy J. (Quednow) Miilu, Wausau. Kyle graduated in 2000 from Wausau West High School. During this time he served as manager for the Wausau West football team....
Ralph E. Huntington
Oct 29, 2009
Ralph E. "Bill" Huntington 78, 3604 S. Mountain Road, Wausau died Thursday, October 29, 2009 at Kennedy Park Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Weston after a short illness. He was born April 6, 1931 in Wausau, son of the late Ralph F. and Mildred (Holleran) Huntington. On July 8, 1953 he married Janet Doepke in Wausau. She survives. Bill was a...
Karl Diedrich
Oct 27, 2009
Karl E. Diedrich, 67, Athens, died Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was a United States Army veteran. Karl worked as a machinist at Norlen Inc. Survivors include wife, Sandra "Sandy" Diedrich, Athens, sister, Phyllis Hopperdietzel, Wausau, brother, Elmer (Myrtle) Nimmerguth, Eau Claire, Wis. and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October...
Patricia A. Zoromski
Oct 27, 2009
Patricia A. "Pat" Zoromski 75, Weston died Tuesday, October 27, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House with her family at her side. She was born July 23, 1934 in Hatley, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Budzynski) Zoromski. Pat worked at Marathon Savings for more than 45 years retiring on July...