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.

Cecilia Kania

Cecilia Kania

Feb 7, 2009

Cecilia M. Kania, 81, Wausau, was lifted by the angels to the Lord, with her loved ones by her side, on Saturday February 7, 2009 after a courageous battle with kidney disease at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Her family takes comfort in knowing that she is no longer suffering and is now with her loving husband and other members who have...

Irene A. Lang

Irene A. Lang

Feb 6, 2009

Irene A. Lang 92, Wausau, died Friday, February 6, 2009 at Wellington Place, Wausau. She was born October 10, 1916 in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Kuharski) Pergalski. On October 9, 1937 she married Dr. George Thoma. He preceded her in death on September 22, 1963. She then married Hugo Lang on September 19, 1969. He also...

Tillie Stralkowski

Tillie Stralkowski

Feb 6, 2009

Otilia "Tillie" Stralkowski, 96, Wausau, was welcomed into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father and her loving husband, Casimir, Friday, February 6, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Cedar Creek Manor, Mosinee. She was born October 27, 1912 in Mosinee, daughter of the late Gustav and Mathilda (Graves) Gatske. On November 27, 1933...

Lorna M. Call

Lorna M. Call

Feb 5, 2009

Lorna M. Call 48, Athens, died Thursday, February 5, 2009 at her home. She was born May 5, 1960 in Shell Lake, Wis., the daughter of Margaret (Forrestal) Butterfield of Sarona, Wis. and the late Leroy "Jim" Butterfield. On September 10, 1977, she married Robert Call in Shell Lake. He survives. She was a cook for many years in the...

Vilas J. Zimmerman, Sr

Vilas J. Zimmerman, Sr

Feb 5, 2009

Vilas J. Zimmerman, Sr., 75, Marathon, died Thursday, February 5, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau. He was born May 23, 1933 in town of Kronenwetter, son of the late August and Bertha (Schmidt) Zimmerman. On June 27, 1959 he married Wanda Tesch at Our Savior Evangelical Church, Wausau. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in...

Paul R. Hinderliter

Paul R. Hinderliter

Feb 4, 2009

Paul R. Hinderliter 71, of Luck, Wis., died Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at his home. He was born January 25, 1938 in Chicago, Ill., son of the late Paul A. and Phyllis (Richards) Hinderliter. Paul served his country in the United States Army from 1956 to 1959. Most recently, Paul worked as a caretaker and manager of the EZ Livin...

Donald L. Lyon

Donald L. Lyon

Feb 4, 2009

Donald L. "Don" Lyon 72, Weston, died Weds. February 4, 2009 at St. Claire's Hospital, Weston. He was born November 20, 1936, in Wausau, son of the late Lewis and Loretta (Stieber) Lyon. On May 18, 1957, he married Ruth Koepp. She survives. Don was a 1955 graduate of D.C. Everest High School, and then was employed at Weyerhauser in...

Wilma M. Kohl

Wilma M. Kohl

Feb 4, 2009

Wilma M. Kohl 95, Kronenwetter, formerly of New London, died Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at home. She was born April 17, 1913 in Wilton, Wis., daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Schappa) Koehler. In June of 1934, she married the love of her life, Edwin Schendel in Wood stock, Ill., he preceded her in death. For many years, Wilma...

Gerry M. Steif

Gerry M. Steif

Feb 1, 2009

Gerry Steif, Wausau, died Sunday, February 1, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, after a courageous 8 month battle with cancer. She was born April 18, 1939 in Wausau, daughter of the late Albert and Marion (Wanta) Kramer. On February 23, 1963 she was united in marriage to Ronald J. Steif at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. He preceded her in...

Lynn M. (Heidmann) Drexler

Lynn M. (Heidmann) Drexler

Jan 30, 2009

Lynn M. (Heidmann) Drexler 31, Fenwood, died Friday, January 30, 2009 at her home She was born November 9, 1977 in West Bend, the daughter of Floyd and Marge (Chojnowski) Heidmann, Edgar. On December 13, 2008, she married Josh Drexler in Fenwood. Lynn was a 1996 graduate of the Edgar High School and continued her education at North Central Technical...

Ruth Anna Ollhoff

Ruth Anna Ollhoff

Jan 29, 2009

Ruth Anna Ollhoff 92, 427 North 1st Avenue, Wausau, went to be with her Lord, Thursday, January 29, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 24, 1916 in the town of Maine, daughter of the late Fred and Clara (Laabs) Hartwig. On January 15, 1938 she was united in marriage to Reuben Ollhoff at St. Stephen Church in...

Deborah Carey

Deborah Carey

Jan 28, 2009

Deborah Carey, 59, Wausau, died Wednesday, January 28, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Survivors include her significant other, Dwayne Eilers, four children, Scott (Cheryl) Pilch, Traci (Billy) Newhouse, Robert Carey Jr. and Jennifer Carey, seven grandchildren, brother, Larry (Maryann) Pilch and a sister, Karen (Mike) Stynoski. Memorial Services will be...

Grace E. Woodward

Grace E. Woodward

Jan 27, 2009

Grace E. Woodward, 82, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Hospice House. She was born November 28, 1926 in Portage, daughter of the late Otto and Martha (Gresens) Weinke. On December 6, 1947 Grace married Samuel Woodward at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on October 11, 1988. Grace was a teacher at St. Mark Lutheran...

Edward V. Slaminski

Edward V. Slaminski

Jan 26, 2009

Edward V. "Eddie" Slaminski 88, Wausau, died Monday, January 26, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 13, 1920 in Wausau, son of the late Vincent and Louise (Machyniak) Slaminski. On July 31, 1949, he married Adela Krejci in Wausau. She preceded him in death on June 7, 1995. Edward was a veteran of the United States Army,...

Lois M. Samolinski

Lois M. Samolinski

Jan 25, 2009

Lois Samolinski Lois Samolinski won't be late to her own funeral, death knocked on the door of her home on January 25, 2009. Surrounded by loving friends and family members, she was aided in her final days by the wonderful care-givers from Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. One could not have found two prouder parents in Antigo, Wis. on...

Patricia M. Hart

Patricia M. Hart

Jan 24, 2009

Patricia M. Hart, 79, town of Rietbrock, died Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Saint Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. She was born December 7, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Rahlins) Buckett. On August 2, 1969 she married Gregory Hart in Chicago, Illinois. He survives. Prior to her marriage, she worked at the Federal Reserve Bank and...

Charles D. Klein

Charles D. Klein

Jan 24, 2009

Charles "Chuck" D. Klein 75, Rothschild, died Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born July 1, 1933 in Wausau, son of the late Carl and Marie (Fell) Klein. On June 18, 1955 he married Janice Dahm at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. For more than 30 years Chuck was the...

Norman L. Westberg

Norman L. Westberg

Jan 22, 2009

Norman L. Westberg 87, Wausau, died Thursday, January 22, 2009 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born November 5, 1921 in Wausau, son of the late Charles and Anna (Gehring) Westberg. On December 16, 1939 he married Linda Tesch at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. She survives. Norman served his country in the United States Army during World...

Marie R. Ferge

Marie R. Ferge

Jan 21, 2009

Marie "Ma" R. Ferge 84, Wausau, died Wednesday, January 21, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at North Central Health Care, Wausau. She was born February 9, 1924 in Norrie, daughter of the late Paul and Rose Perewich. Marie enjoyed polka music, dancing, fishing and embroidering. She also enjoyed softball, playing cards and the occasional...

Ora E. Nauta

Ora E. Nauta

Jan 21, 2009

Ora (Geurink) Nauta 97, Wausau and Minocqua, died Weds. January 21, 2009 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born August 10, 1911, in Wausau, daughter of the late Henry and Effie (Jensama) Geurink. On June 29, 1932, she married Wiebe Nauta in Wausau. He preceded her...

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