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.
Dennis Z. Vesely
Dec 4, 2008
Dennis Z. Vesely 63, Wausau, died Thursday, December 4, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 24, 1945 in Czechoslovakia, son of the late Alois and Marie (Krikavova) Vesely. He did electrical and maintenance work for several businesses throughout his life. Survivors include, his daughter, Margaret Vesely, Illinois; his significant other, Mary Luedtke and her family, Wausau; brothers...
Annabelle C. Gorski
Nov 29, 2008
Annabelle "Ann" Gorski 82, Schofield, died Saturday November 29, 2008 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born March 19, 1926, in a sod hut on the prairie in South Dakota, daughter of the late Walter and Charlotte "Lottie" (Edwards) Boettcher. On July 3, 1948, she married David Gorski at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. He survives....
Dolores D. Connor
Nov 27, 2008
Dolores D. Connor 73, Rib Mountain, died Thursday, November 27, 2008 at her home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born October 20, 1935 in Gilman, Wis., daughter of the late Henry and Verona (Wagner) Derks. On October 18, 1958, she married Arthur Connor at St. Paul Catholic Church, Bloomer, Wis. He preceded her...
William A. Fromm
Nov 27, 2008
William A. Fromm 78, Hamburg, died Thursday November 27, 2008 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. He was born February 26, 1930, in Wausau, son of the late Herbert A. and Alma (Schoenherr) Fromm. On July 31, 1971, he married Alice Bortz in Stevens Point. She survives. William had been employed at the former Wright's Music Store as a repairman. Later...
Ervin L. Werner
Nov 26, 2008
Ervin L. Werner 90, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. He was born June 4, 1918 in Marathon County, son of the late Frank and Ella (Kraegenbrink) Werner. On September 18, 1943, he married Frieda Rath in Edgar. She preceded him in death on August 31, 1988. Ervin farmed in the Athens area from 1949...
Ralph William Schumacher
Nov 24, 2008
Ralph W. Schumacher 91, Wausau, died Monday, November 24, 2008 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. He was born August 1, 1917 in Wausau. On September 20, 1958 he married Blanche (Moate) McEwen in Wausau. She preceded him in death on August 29, 2006. Ralph was a veteran of the...
Raymond Kleinstick
Nov 24, 2008
Raymond "Ray" O. Kleinstick 87, Edgar, died Monday, November 24, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 26, 1921 in Abbotsford, son of the late Richard and Martha (Redetzke) Kleinstick. On November 1, 1944 he married Lauretta Neuendorf in Medford. She preceded him in death on March 11, 1999. Ray farmed with his wife near Edgar before opening...
Raymond R. Bliese
Nov 21, 2008
Raymond "Ray" R. Bliese 78, Wausau, died Friday, November 21, 2008 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born January 12, 1930 in Wausau, son of the late Walter and Marie (Kroening) Bliese. On August 4, 1951, he married Delores Machel in Junction City, Kansas. She survives. Ray was a veteran of the United States Army, serving from...
Frank Brodziski
Nov 20, 2008
Frank Brodziski 78, Athens, died Thursday, November 20, 2008 at his home, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born October 24, 1930 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Anton and Helen (Feltzkowski) Brodziski. On August 17, 1957, he married Mary Sazama at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Colby. She survives. Frank was a veteran...
Eileen R. Gage
Nov 20, 2008
Eileen R. Gage 84, of Harmony Court, Wausau, formerly of Marathon, died Thursday November 20, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born March 25, 1924, in Wausau, daughter of the late Vincent and Alvera (Schmidlkofer) Gage. Eileen worked for several years at V.W. Gage General Merchandise, Marathon then had been...
Elfrieda E. Kupsky
Nov 19, 2008
Elfrieda E. (Grandt) Kupsky 63, Wausau, went to her eternal home Wednesday, November 19, 2008 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, after a long courageous battle with kidney cancer. Elfrieda was born on October 4, 1945 in Chicago, daughter of the late Norman and Elfrieda (Schultz) Grandt. She received the gift of the...
Richard Sturm
Nov 19, 2008
Richard "Dick" Sturm 84, Mosinee, died Weds. November 19, 2008 at the Hospice House, Wausau. He was born September 30, 1924, in Kaukauna, son of the late Henry and Hilda (Grundl) Sturm. On May 7, 1946, he married Marie Doris "Dorie" Kandutsch at the former St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. He was a veteran of World War II...
Dale L. Valent
Nov 16, 2008
Dale L. Valent, 72, Kronenwetter, died Sunday, November 16, 2008 at home, with his loving wife at his side. He was born May 18, 1936, in Shawano, son of Pauline (Steinke) Valent and the late Lucien Valent. On October 5, 1963 he married Marie Felch at St. John Lutheran Church, Easton. She survives. Dale was a United States Army Veteran,...
Pamela E. Estep
Nov 14, 2008
Pamela E. Estep 53, Weston, died Friday, November 14, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. She was born September 19, 1955 in Chicago, daughter of Oliver and Ila (Ridgeway) Brenwall. For more than 14 years she was the department manger of the lawn and garden department at Walmart. Some of her favorite pastimes included crocheting, watching movies and DVD's and...
William James Bendrick
Nov 13, 2008
William "Bill" J. Bendrick William J. Bendrick, 86, Wausau, died Thursday, November 13, 2008, at the V.A. Hospital, Tomah, WI. He was born May 17, 1922, in Junction City, son of the late Joseph and Anna (Smrz) Bendrick . On July 11, 1942 he married Dorothea Brenton in Waukon, IA. She preceded him in death on December 30, 1999. Bill...
Vern T. Kilty
Nov 10, 2008
Vern T. Kilty 76, Athens, died Monday, November 10, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 3, 1932 in Unity, son of the late William and Florence (Mattson) Kilty. On October 5, 1955 he married Mary Martin in Unity, Wisconsin. She survives. Vern enjoyed playing cards, tinkering with machinery and most of all spending time with his sons...
Andrew R. Hettinga
Nov 9, 2008
Andrew R. Hettinga 89, Schofield, died Sunday November 9, 2008 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. He was born June 21, 1919, in Ringle, son of the late Riemer and Jenny (Sjoerdsma) Hettinga. A veteran of World War II, Andrew served his country in the U.S. Army with the Infantry in the South Pacific. He was a 63 year member of...
Chester Gliniecki
Nov 9, 2008
Chester Gliniecki 79, Weston passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, November 9, 2008. He was born June 1, 1929 in Rosholt, son of the late Edward and Helen (Gilmeister) Gliniecki. On May 5, 1956 he married Evelyn Klee in Spalding, Michigan. She survives. Chet was employed at Marathon Electric from 1954 until his retirement in 1991. As a devoted...
Richard J. Farganus
Oct 31, 2008
Richard J. Farganus 76, Kronenwetter, died Friday, October 31, 2008 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born September 17, 1932 in Chicago, son of the late Stanley and Josephine (Janusz) Farganus. On October 8, 1955 he married Dolores Neverouski in Chicago. She survives. Prior to his retirement Richard worked at Wausau Tile and Cedar Craft. Some of his...
Mary E. Knetter
Oct 29, 2008
Mary E. Knetter 27, Edgar, died Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born April 15, 1981, in Marshfield, daughter of Stephen and Betty (Punke) Knetter. She was a 1999 graduate of Edgar High School, attended UW Marshfield/Wood County and grauated in 2004 from UW River Falls with degrees in Marketing and Communications as well as...
Subscribe
To Email Notifications
Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. You may unsubscribe at any time.
