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.
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...
Verna E. H. Hanke
Apr 27, 2009
Verna E. H. Hanke 91, Marathon joined her husband, Lawrence, in eternal rest on Monday, April 27, 2009 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born August 23, 1917 in the town of Stettin, daughter of the late Carl and Albertina (Roeder) Steidinger. On October 26, 1935, she married Lawrence H. Hanke at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Stettin. He...
Maxine Strunk
Apr 24, 2009
Maxine Strunk 88, Colby, died Friday, April 24, 2009 surrounded by her family, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at Pine Ridge Assisted Living, Colby. She was born June 24, 1920 in Bushnell, Nebraska, daughter of the late Thomas and Flora (Thoman) Keedy. On November 14, 1942 she married William Strunk at First Methodist Church, Kenosha. He survives....
Orville Becker
Apr 23, 2009
Orville Becker, 70, Medford, died Thursday, April 23, 2009 under the care of Hope Hospice Care and his loving family at his home. Orville was born May 12, 1938, in Athens, son of the late Herman and Anna (Boehm) Becker. On June 9, 1962, he married Evangeline Dahl in Medford. He farmed in the Town of Athens until November of...
Nora T. Hall
Apr 23, 2009
Nora T. Hall 90, Marathon, died Thursday, April 23, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born November 4, 1918 in Marathon, daughter of the late Herman Sr. and Frances (Blume) Hornung. On June 11, 1946, she married Julius J. Hall at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded...
Shelly M. Ivaska
Apr 21, 2009
Shelly M. Ivaska 45, Edgar, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at her home. She was born March 21, 1964 in Cicero, Ill., the daughter of John and Pauline (Stieber) Ivaska of Edgar. Shelly was a 1982 graduate of the Edgar High School. She was a member of the Christian Assembly Church, Wausau and was involved in many church activities. Among...
Gary J. Plaza
Apr 21, 2009
Gary J. Plaza 62, 1102 S. 19th Ave, Wausau, entered eternal life on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice Services, at his home. He was born on May 24, 1946 in LaCrosse, son of the late Stanley and Helen (Garske) Plaza, and brother to the late Stanley J. Plaza Jr. Gary is survived by...
Helen M. Singkofer
Apr 19, 2009
Helen M. Singkofer 57, Wausau, died Sunday, April 19, 2009 at her home. She was born March 6, 1952 in Marathon County, daughter of Helen (Jansen) Tambornino of Wausau and the late Charles Tambornino. On July 29, 1972, she married Fred Singkofer in Wausau. He survives. Helen was very proud to have owned and operated the former Heavenly Brew Coffee...
Gretchen R. Jacobson
Apr 18, 2009
Gretchen R. Jacobson, 90, Weston, died Saturday, April 18, 2009 at Marywood Convalescent Center. She was born April 6, 1919 in Wausau, daughter of the late William and Lydia (Maibach) Wendorf. On January 17, 1941 she married Irving R. Jacobson. He preceded her in death in 1988. Gretchen retired from H. Phillips Company in Wausau and she and her husband...
Dorothy Irene Kania
Apr 17, 2009
Dorothy Irene Kania, 78, Wausau, died Friday, April 17, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. On May 28, 1930 she was born in Athens, daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Brodjeski) Kania. Dorothy worked as a sales clerk at Woolworths for 25 years. Survivors include one brother, Ronald (Marie) Kania, Wausau, one sister, Lucille Milkowski, Wausau and many nieces and...
Wayne A. Szymanski
Apr 14, 2009
Wayne A. Szymanski 60, 2402 South Mountain Road, Wausau died Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 8, 1948 in Wausau son of Alex and Theresa (Lemmer) Szymanski, Marathon. On March 16, 1989 he married Sandy Juhlke in Daytona Beach, Florida. She survives. Wayne was the district manager for Combined Insurance Company of America for...
Isabel M. Rux
Apr 13, 2009
Isabel M. Rux 96, Wausau, died Monday, April 13, 2009 at the Golden Living Center, Fitchburg, Mass. She was born April 11, 1913 in Wausau, daughter of the late Frank and Minnie (Bergmann) Meyer. On November 14, 1939, she married Arden Rux in Springfield, Mo., he preceded her in death in 1969. Survivors include, one son, Alan (Bernadette) Rux, Sterling,...
Barbara J. Hall
Apr 11, 2009
Barbara J. Hall 55, Edgar, died Saturday, April 11, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 26, 1954 in Minneapolis, Minn., daughter of the late Otto "Red" and Peggy (Schill) Gust. On October 12, 1979 she married Wayne Hall in Edgar. He survives. Barbara was a homemaker who also worked at American Edge as a bookkeeper. She had...
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