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.
Paul E. Springer
Jul 4, 2009
Paul E. Springer 52, Wausau, Wis., formerly of Angora, Minn., died Saturday, July 4, 2009 at his home. He was born October 13, 1956 in Minnesota, son of the late Raymond and Melanie (Lokosky) Springer. Survivors include, three daughters, Heather Springer, Virginia, Minn., Jeni (Jasen) Korba, Eveleth, Minn. and Diane (Tim) Hambly, Virginia, Minn.; two grandchildren, Trey Korba and Morgan...
Robert Line
Jul 4, 2009
Robert "Bob" E. Line 82, Wausau, died Saturday, July 4, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 24, 1926 in Pittsburgh, Pa., son of the late John and Ruth (Myers) Line. On September 31, 1950, he married Joanne D. Nowitzke at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded...
Hilda R. Paul
Jul 2, 2009
Hilda R. Paul 86, Edgar, died Thursday, July 2, 2009 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born June 8, 1923 in Wisconsin, daughter of the late Anton and Lottie Knetter. On October 3, 1942 she married Harold Paul in Lincoln, Nebraska. He preceded her in death. Survivors include her six children, Jean (Carl) Totzke, Edgar, Bob (Kay) Paul, Wausau,...
Kathy Fehlhaber
Jun 30, 2009
Kathy Fehlhaber 48, Wausau, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 2, 1960 in Phillips, Wis., daughter of the late Edward and Mary Ann (Pisca) Donovan. On May 5, 1984, she married Jeff Fehlhaber in Phillips, he survives. Kathy graduated from Phillips High School in 1978 and continued her education at North Central Technical...
Marlene E. Sherfinski
Jun 30, 2009
Marlene E. Sherfinski 75, Wausau, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born October 24, 1933 in Ashland, daughter of the late Emil and Sophie (Malak) Koehler. On August 25, 1956 she married Thaddeus "Ted" Sherfinski in Wausau. He preceded her in death on January 7, 1981. Marlene worked at the phone company in...
Garth Lee
Jun 28, 2009
Garth F. Lee 90, Wausau, formerly of Tomahawk, died Sunday, June 28, 2009 at his home. He was born January 9, 1919 in Chicago, Ill., son of the late Howard and Ella (Crain) Lee. On August 23, 1969 he married Lillie Ellis in Carpentersville. She survives. He served his country in the United States Marines. Garth worked as superintendent for...
Lyman Petersen
Jun 28, 2009
Lyman D. Petersen 87, Wausau, died Sunday June 28, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Hospital. He was born January 19, 1922 in Cedar Falls, Iowa, son of the late Thorvald and Otilia (Nielsen) Petersen. On June 17, 1947 he married Ramona Nelrich in Wyndmere, North Dakota. She survives. Schooling for Lyman included;...
Garry R. Zastrow
Jun 26, 2009
Garry R. Zastrow 61, 2710 N. 25th Street, Wausau, passed away Friday, June 26, 2009 under the loving care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home. He fought a courageous battle against cancer for the past 19 months. His struggle ended on the 9th anniversary of his dads passing within the exact hour. Garry...
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...
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