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.
Doris J. Baur
Jan 16, 2010
Doris Baur, 75, Wausau, died Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Colonial Manor Nursing Home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born June 27, 1934 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edwin and Clara (Greiner) Rehfeldt. On October 24, 1953, she married Lyle Baur at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death...
Virginia R. Smith
Jan 16, 2010
Virginia R. Smith 83, Wausau, died Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born August 6, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late William and Bertha (Kopp) Kohl. On March 15, 1947 she married Alfred Smith in Wausau. He preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughters, Shirley (Alan) Schilling, Hatley and Jane...
Gordon A. Leffel
Jan 16, 2010
Gordon A. Leffel 85, Wausau, formerly of the town of Wien, died Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 10, 1924 in the town of Wien, son of the late Henry and Meta (Steffen) Leffel. For most of his life, Gordon was a farm hand in the town of Wien and enjoyed going to the...
Ellen Mae Fochs
Jan 16, 2010
Ellen Mae Fochs 92, Marathon, died Saturday, January 16, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convelescent Center, Wausau. She was born August 14, 1917 in Halder, daughter of the late Anthony and Anna (Lang) Schilling. On October 17, 1939 she married Francis "Bud" Fochs in Halder. He survives. Ellen was a member of...
Harland Westfall
Jan 15, 2010
Harland "Harley" L. Westfall 82, Athens, died Friday, January 15, 2010 at his home. He was born September 28, 1927 in Athens, son of the late Louis and Edith (Reynolds) Westfall. On March 15, 1981 he married Geraldine Hopperdietzel in Las Vegas, Nev. She survives. Harley served his country in the United States Army as a sergeant of the topographic...
Lyndon Oelke
Jan 13, 2010
Lyndon Oelke, 83, town of Stettin, died at his home Wednesday, January 13, 2010 of natural causes. He was born at home on August 12, 1926 in the town of Stettin, son of the late Reinhart and Elsie (Zahn) Oelke. He graduated from Marathon High School in 1944. As a young man he met Geraldine Leistikow at a country dance...
Charles C. Schoenfuss
Jan 12, 2010
Charles C. Schoenfuss 75, C4489 County Road H, Edgar died Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at Golden Living Center-Continental Manor, Abbotsford. Prior to his retirement Charles was the owner/operator of Charlie's Auto Body and Repair Shop in Edgar. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Cecilia (Kurtzweil) Schoenfuss, Edgar,...
Clara E. Steingraber
Jan 12, 2010
Clara E. Steingraber 92, Las Cruces, N.M., formerly of Edgar, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2010 in Las Cruces. She was born July 10, 1917 in Edgar, daughter of the late August and Alma (Draeger) Weinkauf. On November 19, 1955, she married Reuben G. Steingraber. He preceded her in death on February 26, 2009. Clara grew up in Edgar and...
Lawrence Penno
Jan 8, 2010
Lawrence Penno, 93, Athens, died Friday January 8, 2010 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born July 7, 1916 in Athens, son of the late Fred and Minnie (Bramm) Penno. The family later moved to Clovis, California where they purchased a home and began to develop a vineyard. During the Depression Lawrence and his family moved back to...
Robert G. Hilgendorf
Jan 6, 2010
Robert G. Hilgendorf, 68, Marathon, died Wednesday January 6, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 16, 1941 in Lincoln County, son of the late Arthur and Nina (Allen) Hilgendorf. On February 11, 1961 he married Mary Waldburger at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Irma. Robert was a Tank...
Anna Michlig
Jan 6, 2010
Anna Michlig 91, Marathon, died Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau. She was born July 26, 1918 in town of Emmet, daughter of the late John and Pauline (Wentland) Petrowski. On August 20, 1935 she married Julius Michlig at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. He preceded her in death on December 8, 1993. Anna farmed...
Oliver E. Heesch
Jan 5, 2010
Oliver E. "Ollie" Heesch 83, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at the Cady Home, Wausau. He was born August 4, 1926 in Sioux City, Iowa, son of the late Julius and Laura (Manor) Heesch. He married Julia (Chaignot) Heesch in Wausau. She survives. Oliver was a veteran of the United States Army and served during World War II and...
Donna Wheatley
Jan 2, 2010
Donna Wheatley went home to be with the Lord on Saturday January 2, 2010 at age 75. She was born October 11, 1934 in Stratford to the late Harry and Mabel Doll. On May 21, 1955 she was united in marriage to Fred Wheatley. He survives. Together they raised seven children in rural Athens where they farmed for many years....
Robert J. Koltz
Jan 1, 2010
Robert J. Koltz 75, Wausau, died Friday January 1, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 12, 1934, son of the late Walter and Ruth (Sillars) Koltz. Robert graduated from Wausau High School and on October 31, 1953, married his high school sweetheart, Phyllis McCutcheon. Robert served his country in the US Air Force during the Korean War....
Arleen Wadzinski
Dec 31, 2009
Arleen (Dottie) Wadzinski, 83, Rothschild, died peacefully at home on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009. She was born March 23, 1926, in Wausau, Wis., to Lillian (Sicklinger) Mucha. Dottie graduated from the teaching program at the University of Stevens Point in 1945. She began her teaching career shortly after in a one-room schoolhouse teaching first through eigth grades. On April 26,...
Ilma C. Niewolny
Dec 30, 2009
Ilma C. Niewolny 95, Schofield, formerly of Athens died Wednesday, December 30, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice services at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born June 1, 1914 in the town of Berlin, daughter of the late Louis and Emma (Reimer) Krienke. She was twenty-two when she was united in marriage...
David B. Halkoski
Dec 30, 2009
David B. Halkoski 78, Weston died Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born March 31, 1931 in Wausau, son of the late Sylvester and Bernice (Kozlowski) Halkoski. On October 22, 1952, he married Roberta Vaughn at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Prior to his retirement Dave had been employed for 43 years at...
Dorothy B. Fochs
Dec 30, 2009
Dorothy B. Fochs 87, Wausau, died Wednesday, December 30, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Harmony Terrace Commons, Wausau. She was born August 17, 1922 in Wisc., daughter of the late John and Anna (Bong) Wirsbinski. On June 5, 1943 she married Lucian Fochs in Mosinee. He survives. Dorothy worked at Marathon Electric for...
Merlin E. Paul
Dec 27, 2009
Merlin E. Paul 82, Edgar, died Sunday, December 27, 2009 at his home. He was born June 4, 1927 in the town of Rib Falls, son of the late Walter and Alice (Ringle) Paul. On September 4, 1954, he married Ruth Ringle at St. Stephen Ev. Lutheran Church, Edgar. She survives. Merlin was a veteran of the United States Army...
Clara F. Lenhard
Dec 25, 2009
Clara Frances Lenhard, who for the last 4 years resided at Wells Nature View Assisted Living in Marshfield, Wisconsin ended her journey on earth to start a new life with her Lord on December 25, 2009. Clara was born October 25, 1920 in the Town of Day - Marathon County, the daughter of John and Anna (Brausch) Bangart. Clara was...
