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.
Jeannie Suckow
Jun 26, 2009
Jeannie Suckow 57, Athens died Friday, June 26, 2009 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at North Central Health Care Center after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 11, 1952 in Marshfield, daughter of the late Harvey and Margaret (Suennen) Suckow. Jennie graduated from Colby High School in 1970 and then from the Wausau Beauty...
Audrey M. Gilchrist
Jun 22, 2009
Audrey M. Gilchrist 81, Rib Mountain, died Monday, June 22, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wellington Place, Rib Mountain. Audrey was born September 16, 1927 in Chicago, Ill., daughter to the late Alex and Minnie (Peterson) Cook. She married Jack Gilchrist in Chicago, Ill. and he preceded her in death in January 1979....
Constance M. Thoma
Jun 22, 2009
Constance M. "Connie" Thoma 60, Hatley died Monday, June 22, 2009 at her home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 30, 1948 in Wausau, daughter of Robert Kasmerchak, Wausau and the late Lucy (Gleason) Kasmerchak. On June 13, 1981 she married Thomas O. Thoma in Wausau. He...
Donna Schulz
Jun 22, 2009
Donna Schulz 73, Wausau, died Monday, June 22, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 23, 1935 in Rhinelander, daughter of the late Charles and Nina (Schaefer) Chariton. She married Raymond Schulz in Bellevue, Ill., he preceded her in death on December 30, 1998. Donna served her country...
Venita M. Bittner
Jun 21, 2009
Venita M. Bittner 89, Wausau died Sunday, June 21, 2009 at her home. She was born December 29, 1919 in Merrill, daughter of the late Eugene and Hattie (Schlumm) Schulz Sr. Venita married Edward A. Randolph on May 20, 1944 in Merrill. He preceded her in death on October 22, 1970. She later married William Bittner in Wausau on May...
Joan Yeskis
Jun 21, 2009
Joan Yeskis 76, Edgar, died Sunday, June 21, 2009 at home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born November 16, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Rudolph and Mildred (Catsky) McCall. Joan was a homemaker who enjoyed reading, watching old movies, camping and most of all spending time with her family and...
Robert Marcell
Jun 20, 2009
Robert (Bob) Paul Marcell, known to his many friends as "Rocky", died on Saturday, June 20, 2009, at the age of 86. He was born on July 16, 1922 in Shell Lake, WI to Harold and Elizabeth (Feist) Marcell. Bob spent most of his life in Wausau. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Marian in 1996, his...
Vattana C. Sayasavanh
Jun 20, 2009
Vattana C. Sayasavanh 23, Richfield, Minn., died Saturday, June 20, 2009 in Wausau, Wisconsin. He was born December 31, 1985 in Wausau. Survivors include his parents, Sengkhom and Manichanh (Feuasavatvong) Sayasavanh, Wausau; one sister, Chintana (Lithanou) Pongdara, Minneapolis, Minn.; one brother, John Sayasavanh, Wausau; one nephew; and many other aunts, uncles, relatives and friends. The family will greet friends after...
Kenneth W. Boehm
Jun 19, 2009
Kenneth W. Boehm Kenneth W. Boehm, 53, Wausau, died Friday, June 19, 2009, at the VA Hospital in Madison. He was born November 3, 1955, in Wausau, son of the late Raymond and Mildred (Ziliak) Boehm. On August 22, 1998, he married Karon Ottman in Wausau. She survives. Ken was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War, serving on...
Raymond W. Iselin
Jun 15, 2009
Raymond W. Iselin 85, 3005 Kildeer Lane, Wausau died Monday, June 15, 2009 under Palliative Care at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 31, 1924 in Racine, son of the late Raymond and Katherine (Henkes) Iselin. On September 17, 1949 he married Margaret Christopherson in Racine. She survives. Raymond was the former owner/operator of Future Products Corporation for almost...
Michael "Jay" Nienhuis
Jun 15, 2009
Michael "Jay" Nienhuis 67, Wausau, found peace Monday, June 15, 2009 after a truly valiant eight year battle with cancer. Michael died under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau. He was born April 2, 1942 in Holland, Michigan, son of William and Lyda (Nash) Nienhuis. Mike met Evie Tate at NTC's Learning Center...
J. George Mayer
Jun 13, 2009
J. George Mayer, 73, Wausau, died Saturday, June 13, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services at his home. He was born November 11, 1935 in Nekoosa, Wis. On September 17, 1966 he married Patricia Spielman in Wautoma, Wis. George worked as a social worker for Waushara and Marathon Counties for 35 years. He loved all...
Raymond C. Rajek
Jun 13, 2009
Raymond C. Rajek 84, Marathon, passed away Saturday June 13, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House in Wausau. He was born on October 18, 1924 in Marathon, the son of the late Paul and Christina (Sulzer) Rajek. He grew up in Marathon and graduated from Marathon High School. He joined the U.S....
Joan M. Williams
Jun 12, 2009
Joan M. Williams 81, Wausau, died Friday June 12, 2009 at Marywood Convalesent Center, Wausau. She was born May 7, 1928 in Antigo, daughter of the late George and Bertha (Stockheimer) Wittman. On September 21, 1950, she married Karl V. Williams in Wausau. He survives. Joan was a legal secretary working for Richard Tinkham and many other law firms in...
Orville W. Manecke
Jun 10, 2009
Orville W. Manecke, 76, Edgar, died peacefully Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield with his family by his side. He was born November 13, 1932 to Otto and Alvina (Hagen) Manecke. On August 28, 1954 he married Marjorie Podevels. Orville is a United States Army veteran serving from February 1953-1955. His entire life he was a truck...
Marjorie M. Roberts
Jun 10, 2009
Marjorie M. Roberts 89, Edgar, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 2, 1919 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late George Sr. and Marie (Devlin) Fergot. In 1940 she married Robert Palmiteer in Dubuque, Iowa. He preceded her in death in 1980. In 1981...
Gladys I. Lambrecht
Jun 10, 2009
Gladys Lambrecht 81, Wausau, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at her home. She was born February 8, 1928 in Wausau, daughter of the late William and Marie (Bloom) Andrews. On August 21, 1947 she married Norman E. Lambrecht in Ironwood, Michigan. He preceded her in death on December 30, 2004. Gladys was a homemaker who enjoyed camping, fishing, crafts and...
Cheryl E. Hall
Jun 10, 2009
Cheryl E. Hall 64, Prentice, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born March 16, 1945 in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Louis and Elaine (Peterson) Starnes. On December 22, 2001, she married Eugene Hall in Prentice. He survives. Among her many interests, she...
Cheryl A. Kushman
Jun 8, 2009
Cheryl A. Kushman 52, Wausau, Died Monday, June 8, 2009 at her home. She was born June 26, 1956 in Kenosha, daughter to Richard Kushman and Johannah (Schlitz) Kushman. Cheryl was a homemaker who loved spending time with her daughter and granddaughters. She also enjoyed crafts, stamping and had a new found interest in computers and surfing the web. Survivors...
Dorothy A. Jablonski
Jun 2, 2009
Dorothy A. Jablonski 87, Wausau, passed away Tuesday June 2, 2009 at The Renaissance Assisted Living, Weston under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born January 25, 1922 in Wausau to the late Claude and Sarah (Sniegoski) Sobkowiak. Dorothy, after graduating from the former Wausau East High School, worked at Wisconsin Public Service for nine years. She...
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