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.
Richard J. Tokarczyk
Jun 1, 2009
Richard J. Tokarczyk 62, Wausau died Monday, June 1, 2009 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born November 20, 1946 in Laona, son of the late Jacob and Berniece (Sutrick) Tokarczyk. On July 10, 1965 he married Sharon Lemanski in Milwaukee. She preceded him in death on January 25, 2001. Prior to his retirement Richard worked in various types...
Ambrose J. Wyzkowski
Jun 1, 2009
Ambrose J. Wyzkowski 86, Wausau, died Monday June 1, 2009 at Our House Assisted Living, Wausau. He was born June 29, 1922, in Wausau, son of the late Andrew and Agnes (Novak) Wyzkowski. On January 3, 1948, he married Mary Jane Kumbera at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Wausau. Mary Jane was the love of his life; they were married for...
Ramona M. Bretl
Jun 1, 2009
Ramona M. Bretl 80, Wausau, died Monday, June 1, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born September 30, 1928 in Wausau, daughter of the late Harold and Margaret (Brandt) Walters. On May 16, 1953, she married Joseph J. Bretl in Wausau. He preceded her in death on March 23, 1990....
John C. Koppa
May 23, 2009
John C. Koppa 48, Wausau, died Saturday May 16, 2009 at the home of his mother, under the care of Ministry Home Health Care Hospice. He was born March 10, 1961, in Wausau, son of Alice (Westberg) Koppa, Wausau and the late Edward Koppa. John had been employed for 14 years at Crystal Finishing. Among his favorite things to do...
Edmund D. Stenzel
May 21, 2009
Edmund D. Stenzel 82, Wausau, died Thursday May 21, 2009 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. He was born March 23, 1927, in Athens, son of the late Jacob and Anna (Soczka) Stencil. On May 15, 1948, he married Jeanette Koy at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Ed was a US Navy veteran of World War II, serving in...
Mary Jane Flynn
May 20, 2009
Mary Jane Flynn 80, Wausau, died Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at her home. She was born August 27, 1928 in Eau Claire, daughter of the late Richard and Gertrude (Vasberg) Kielty. On June 10, 1950 she married William Flynn at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Eau Claire. He preceded her in death on January 26, 1966. Mary was a devoted mother,...
Leona Lehrmann
May 18, 2009
Leona Lehrmann 84, Wausau, died Monday, May 18, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 1, 1925 in Athens, daughter of the late William and Alma (Brown) Becker. In 1958 she married Ewald Lehrmann who preceded her in death on October 16, 2003. Leona worked as a housekeeper for Fromm Bros. in Hamburg and then as a nurses...
Wilmer E. Gresens
May 18, 2009
Wilmer E. Gresens, 87, Wausau, died Monday, May 18, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born January 24, 1922 in Marathon, son of the late Robert and Elenora (Plautz) Gresens. On January 9, 1943, he married Georgiette "Tillie" Mueller at St. Stephens Lutheran Church, Wausau....
Shirley Rawson
May 16, 2009
Shirley Rawson 69, Wausau died Saturday, May 16, 2009 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. Survivors include one brother, Dale Rawson, Wausau along with other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2009 at Pine Grove Cemetery, Wausau. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of arrangements. Cemetery Pine Grove...
Joyce A. Proft
May 16, 2009
Joyce A. Proft Joyce A. Proft, 77, passed away Saturday evening, May 16, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Joyce was born November 15, 1931 in Edgar , Wisconsin . She was the daughter of the late Kurt and Evelyn (Warosh) Umnus. Joyce graduated from Edgar High School in 1949 and went on to obtain her Teaching Degree from...
Alma Rosalie Gau
May 16, 2009
Alma R. Gau 89, Wausau, found eternal peace Saturday, May 16, 2009 at Wellington Place, Wausau. She was born June 24, 1919 in Halder, daughter of the late Robert and Appolonia (Dahlke) Boehm. On November 13, 1943 she married Oscar Gau at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder. He preceded her in death on November 16, 1978. Alma did housekeeping at...
Marlene C. Scheibl
May 15, 2009
Marlene C. Scheibl 77, 1715 Eagle Valley Lane, Wausau died Friday, May 15, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 31, 1932 in Sheboygan, daughter of the late Norman and Cresence (Eiring) Howe. On October 6, 1962 she married Jerome "Jerry" Scheibl at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sheboygan Falls. He survives. For more than ten years Marlene...
Earl A. Graveen Sr
May 14, 2009
Earl A. Graveen Sr. 86, Wausau, died Thursday 14, 2009 at North Central Health Care Facilities, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born September 3, 1922 in Wausau, son of the late Edwin and Isabelle (Sicklinger) Graveen. On April 1, 1950, he married Arleen Schmitz in Michigan. She survives. He was a veteran...
Frederick G. Penno
May 13, 2009
Frederick G. Penno 89, Athens, died Wednesday, May 13, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at North Central Health Care, Wausau. He was born October 17, 1919 in Clovis, California to Fred and Minnie (Bramm) Penno. As a young child he with his parents and siblings moved to Athens where his parents bought the farm...
Anthony Marcis, Jr
May 13, 2009
Anthony "Tony" Marcis, Jr., 92, Wausau, died Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at St. Clares Hospital, Weston. He was born October 19, 1916 in Chicago, son of the late Anthony and Anna Marcis. On August 24, 1940, he married Lucille Pope. She preceded him in death August 5, 1999. Tony owned and operated an auto mechanic shop. Later he worked at...
Martha M. Janikowski
May 12, 2009
Martha M. (Zoromski) Janikowski, 98, died Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at Northwood Retirement Community, Jasper, Indiana She was born June 14, 1910 in Hatley, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Orlikowski) Zoromski. On September 5, 1933, she married Frank J. Janikowski at St. Florians Church in Hatley. He preceded her in death on November 27, 1986. Martha was...
Bonnie Ann Karlen
May 9, 2009
Bonnie Ann Karlen, 46, Marathon, died Saturday, May 9, 2009 at her home. She was born August 6, 1962 in Wausau, the daughter of Myron and Mary Ann (Bulczak) Karlen of Marathon. Bonnie was a 1980 graduate of Marathon High School. She most recently became co-owner of the Good Times Bar and Grill, Marathon. Among her many interests, she enjoyed...
Esther M. Wunsch
May 8, 2009
Esther M. Wunsch 90, Wausau, died Friday, May 8, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born March 2, 1919 in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Mary Golomski. She married Roman Wunsch on August 24, 1940, he preceded her in death. Survivors include, ten children, Pat (Jack)Heybl,...
Breanna Schneller
May 2, 2009
Breanna M. Schneller 18, Wausau, was taken from her family unexpectedly Saturday, May 2, 2009. She was born August 14, 1990 in Wausau, daughter to Lori (Wolfgram) Schneller and Craig Schneller. Breanna was a senior at DC Everest High School and was employed as a hostess at El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant. Among many things she enjoyed were going to Valley...
Alois Seubert
May 1, 2009
Alois "Younga" Seubert, 103, Marathon, died Friday, May 1, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 31, 1905 to the late John and Frances (Beyer) Seubert in the Town of Cassel. On June 8, 1931 he married Esther Dehlinger at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She preceded him in death June 11, 1994. In his younger years he...
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