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.

John R. Bondgien

John R. Bondgien

Oct 11, 2008

John R. Bondgien 69, Wausau, died Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born January 25, 1939 in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, son of the late Nickolas and Marie (Sand) Bondgien. On August 20, 1966 he married Barbara Pacholski in Franklin, Wisconsin. She survives. John served his country in the Army National Guard for 33 years and...

Rosalie E. Parsons

Rosalie E. Parsons

Oct 8, 2008

Rosalie E. Parsons 67, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 5, 1941 in Wausau, daughter of the late Stanley Sr. and Otilia (Check) Blarek. On May 21, 1960 she married James Parsons at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Rosalie worked at Dairy Queen for many years and enjoyed knitting and...

David L. Stencil

David L. Stencil

Oct 8, 2008

David L. Stencil 87, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 9, 1921 in Poniatowski, son of the late Leo and Anna (Pospyhalla) Stencil. On August 22, 1942, he married Ruth Janisch at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. She preceded him in death on October 25, 2002. David served in the United States...

Genevieve T. Syring

Genevieve T. Syring

Oct 8, 2008

Genevieve T. Syring On Wednesday October 8, 2008 Genevieve Theresa (Wimmer) Syring of Knowlton, 83, was reunited with Richard her husband of over 50 years. Genevieve was born September 19, 1925 to the late Henry and Amelia (Wolfe) Wimmer of Marathon. She graduated from Marathon High School class of 1943. She was an active member of Saint Francis Xavier parish...

Anna M. Schlueter

Anna M. Schlueter

Sep 28, 2008

Anna M. Schlueter 97, Wausau, died Sunday, September 28, 2008 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born October 14, 1910 in the Town of Wausau, daughter of the late Theodore and Anna (Wehlitz) Zimmerman. On June 6, 1942, she married Delos Schlueter at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on February 11, 1995. Among her...

Lillian R. Huehnerfuss

Lillian R. Huehnerfuss

Sep 26, 2008

Lillian R. Huehnerfuss 89, Wausau, died Friday, September 26, 2008 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born February 17, 1919 in Mishicot, daughter of the late Peter and Theresa (Peroutka) Hronek. In 1940 she married Earl Jannusch who preceded her in death in 1947. In 1958 she married Irwin Heuhnerfuss who preceded her in death in 1985. Lillian...

Philip J. Krall

Philip J. Krall

Sep 24, 2008

Philip "Phil" J. Krall 47, Weston, died Wednesday, September 24, 2008. He was born August 16, 1961 in Wausau, son of Martin and MaryAnn (Dolezal) Krall of Weston. Philip was currently employed at Old Castle Glass, Weston. Survivors include, his parents, Martin and MaryAnn Krall, Wausau; five siblings, Mary Jane Betts, Wausau, David (Betty) Krall, Marshfield, Tim Krall, Green Bay,...

Ruth M. Peroutka

Ruth M. Peroutka

Sep 23, 2008

Ruth M. Peroutka 81, Schofield, died Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born May 31, 1927 in Wausau, daughter of the late Cleve and Helen (Buchberger) Lyon. On November 26, 1949, she married Roger Peroutka in Wausau. He preceded her in death on June 26, 1987. Ruth was a bookkeeper for Peroutka Oil Company, Crandon...

Roman G. Schnoor

Roman G. Schnoor

Sep 23, 2008

Roman "Romie" G. Schnoor 76, Manitowish Waters, formerly of Wausau, died Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, following complications with heart surgery. He was born May 25, 1932 in Merrill. On September 3, 1955, he married Barbara Yunkherr at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wausau. She preceded him in death on April 1, 2001. Romie was...

Michael Tewes

Michael Tewes

Sep 22, 2008

Michael Tewes 45, Wausau, died Monday, September 22, 2008 at home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born January 16, 1963 in Wausau, son of the late Wallace and Ruth (Urban) Tewes. Michael was the manager at Carpet City in Wausau for 25 years. He was a devoted patron at the Eagles Club, organizing...

Betty L. Schantz

Betty L. Schantz

Sep 22, 2008

Betty L. Schantz 81, Wausau, died Monday, September 22, 2008 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. She was born October 5, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late Arthur and Myrtle (Pagel) Schmirler. On July 5, 1948 she married Charles Schantz in Dubuque, Iowa. He preceded her in death on April 4, 1978. Betty was a homemaker. Survivors include, two...

Clark A. Schilling

Clark A. Schilling

Sep 22, 2008

Clark A. Schilling 31, Wausau, died Monday, September 22, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 12, 1976 in Wausau, son of the late Gary and Sonja (Lawonn) Schilling. Clark enjoyed fishing, going up North and watching Vikings and Brewers games with his family and many friends. He had a witty sense of humor and a great love...

Lawrence D. Buzza

Lawrence D. Buzza

Sep 21, 2008

Lawrence D. Buzza 96, Wausau, died Sunday, September 21, 2008 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Harmony Terrace Court, Wausau. Lawrence was a carpenter in the Wausau area for many years and also was a custodian for John Muir Middle School. Survivors include his children, Carolyn (DuWayne) Radtke, Green Bay, Dolores (Wayne) Giese, Wausau, six...

Laura Koepp

Laura Koepp

Sep 21, 2008

Laura Koepp 93, Wausau, died Sunday, September 21, 2008 at Our House Senior Living, Wausau. She was born May 21, 1915 in Poniatowski, daughter of the late George and Susan (Rauen) Reichl. On March 28, 1936 she married Clarence Koepp in Monches, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on February 3, 1992. Laura was a cook at the Knights Templar...

Dale E. Burnett

Dale E. Burnett

Sep 19, 2008

Dale E. Burnett Sr., 85, 1606 Edward Avenue, Rothschild, died unexpectedly of natural causes Friday, September 19, 2008 surrounded by his loving family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 2, 1923 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Agnes (Priebe) Burnett. On January 27, 1945 he married Irene Gehring at Salem Lutheran Church, Wausau. She survives. Dale...

Gregg P. Bednorski

Gregg P. Bednorski

Sep 18, 2008

Gregg P. Bednorski 41, Mosinee, died Thursday September 18, 2008 as the result of a biking accident. He was born August 11, 1967 in Marshfield, son of Virginia "Jean" (Skrzypchak) Bednorski-Kluball, Tomahawk and the late Edwin Bednorski. On June 1, 1996 he married Tammy Marceille at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Gregg was employed as a computer network...

Clifford M. Gerber

Clifford M. Gerber

Sep 18, 2008

Clifford M. Gerber 89, Tomahawk, died Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born August 12, 1919, in Lake Geneva, son of the late Ernest and Jenny (Vorpagel) Gerber. Prior to his retirement Clifford had been employed as a tool and die maker at Trostels in Lake Geneva....

William H. Manuel Sr

William H. Manuel Sr

Sep 18, 2008

William "Bill" Manuel Sr. 93, Wausau, died Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 11, 1914 in Milwaukee, son of the late John and Ann Manuel. Bill attended schools in Milwaukee and Denver, Colorado. He served his country in the United States Air Force during World War II from 1942 until 1946. While stationed at...

Rose Ann Kluck

Rose Ann Kluck

Sep 18, 2008

Rose Ann Kluck 53, Wausau, died Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born June 15, 1955 in Wausau, daughter of the late Thomas and Virginia (Henke) Bishop. On May 30, 1978, she married Gary Kluck in Wausau. He survives. Survivors include, her husband, Gary...

Gilbert Frank Scholl

Gilbert Frank Scholl

Sep 17, 2008

Gilbert "Gib" F. Scholl, 78, Mosinee, formerly of Wausau, died Wednesday, September 17, 2008 under the care of his two daughters, JoAnn and Ginger and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home. He was born August 10, 1930 in Richland Center, son of the late Graydon and Clara (Bjugstad) Scholl. Gib was an independent truck driver for the...

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