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.
Elizabeth A. Klimpke
Jan 8, 2009
Elizabeth A. Klimpke 79, Athens, died Thursday January 8, 2009 at Memorial Health Center, Medford. She was born December 3, 1929, in the town of Halsey, daughter of the late Emil and Katherine (Bergman) Eder. On June 15, 1946 she married Ernest Klimpke at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He preceded her in death February 19, 2006. Elizabeth loved traveling,...
Dennis Leo Singer
Jan 8, 2009
Dennis Leo Singer, 67, died Thursday, January 8, 2009 at a Morgan City, LA nursing home. He was born Jan. 4, 1942 in Milwaukee, son of the late Charles and Adeline Singer. A few years later the family moved to the Wausau area. Dennis served our country in the US Coast Guard from Aug. 1960 to Aug. 1967. Following his...
Ewald W. Wendorf
Jan 8, 2009
Ewald William " Bud" Wendorf, 85, Wausau, died Thursday, January 8, 2009 at North Central Health Care Center, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, Wausau. He was born December 30, 1923 in Wausau, son of the late August and Mary (Gralow) Wendorf. On May 17, 1947 he married Ruth Weigel in Baraboo, WI. She preceded him...
Amanda Bargender-Taylor
Jan 7, 2009
Amanda Bargender-Taylor 101, Marshfield, died Weds. January 7, 2009 at the Marshfield Care Center. She was born December 27, 1907 in Marathon County, daughter of the late Gustav and Willamina "Minnie" (Kummerow) Grosskreutz. On June 29, 1926 she married Frank Bargender at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. He preceded her in death on December 30, 1974. On June 8, 1983...
Phillip J. Gassner
Jan 1, 2009
Phillip J. Gassner 75, Marathon, died Thursday, January 1, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 2, 1933 in Wausau, son of the late Phillip and Hildegard (Volhard) Gassner. Phillip worked as a dairy farmer and enjoyed playing cards. Survivors include his brother, Lawrence (Catherine) Gassner, Wausau; nephews, Mark Gassner and Jerome Gassner, both of Wausau; nieces, Theresa...
Sandra M. Fritsche
Jan 1, 2009
Sandra (Koerner) Fritsche 63, 4118 Briarwood Avenue, Wausau, died Thursday, January 1, 2009, surrounded by her children, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a short battle with cancer. She was born November 23, 1945 in Appleton, daughter of the late Felix and Mary Ann (Malchow) Koerner. On April 20, 1990, she married Alan Fritsche in Wausau. Alan preceded her in death...
Dolores M. Stemm
Dec 31, 2008
Dolores M. Stemm 94, Wausau, died Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. She was born December 17, 1914 in Ewen, Mich., daughter of the late Simon and Irene Anderson. On July 30, 1938, she married Edward J. Stemm II in Maywood, Ill. He preceded her in death. For many years, Dolores and her husband owned and...
Sylvester R. Deininger
Dec 30, 2008
Sylvester R. "Champ" Deininger 80, Wausau, died Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at home, surrounded by his wife and children, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born December 30, 1928 in Stratford, son of the late John E. and Theresa (Schuster) Deininger. On July 6, 1957, he married Marlene Skrzypchak at Sacred Heart Catholic Church,...
Rick T. Busse
Dec 30, 2008
Rick Busse 49, of Wausau, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2008 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 26, 1959 in Marshfield, son of Ronald and Helen (Blazel) Busse of Dorchester. Rick attended Dorchester Elementary and Colby High School, then attended NTC and managed car parts stores in the area. Later, he decided to follow his...
Robert A. Koehler
Dec 30, 2008
Robert Alan Koehler, 53, passed from this life on December 23, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in the Palliative Care Unit. Robert was born in Wausau June 20th, 1955 to Robert H. and Delorus (Short) Koehler. A graduate from Wausau East High School, Robert was the owner and operator of Koehler Vending Service of Wausau. He was an avid golfer...
Kimberly M. Zblewski
Dec 28, 2008
Kimberly M. Zblewski 36, Wausau, died Sunday, December 28, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 13, 1972 in Wausau, daughter of Thomas and Patricia (Shidell) Jerzak. On December 24, 1992 she married Russell Zblewski in Wausau. He survives. Kimberly enjoyed collecting angels and cooking. She loved children and was a caring person who would do anything to...
Leslie R. Behnke
Dec 28, 2008
Leslie R. Behnke 90, Wausau, died Friday December 26, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 27, 1918, in the town of Rib Falls, son of the late Emil and Martha (Winkert) Behnke. On October 5, 1940, he married Anita Luedtke in the town of Hamburg. She preceded him in death August 1961. He married Elizabeth "Betty" Jaeck...
Karen E. Romero-Garcia
Dec 24, 2008
Karen E. Romero-Garcia 20, Mattoon, died Weds. December 24, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Survivors include her parents, Ismael Romero and Martha Garcia, Mattoon, one sister, Zuleyma Romero-Garcia, Mattoon, a grandmother, Dolores Mora, Mexico City, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Services will be 7:00 p.m. Monday December 29, 2008 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Wausau. Visitation will be from 5:00...
Robert F. Schlei
Dec 22, 2008
Robert F. Schlei of Wausau died December 22, 2008 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, after a long and courageous fight with multiple myeloma. He was 74 years old. Bob was born January 20, 1934 in Wausau, the son of the late Benjamin and Sophie (Tyskiewicz) Schlei. Bob was a 1952 graduate of...
Miriam L. Kiselicka
Dec 21, 2008
Miriam L. Kiselicka 86, Abbotsford, died Sunday, December 21, 2008 at The House of the Dove, Marshfield. She was born August 25, 1922 in the town of Wauwatosa, daughter of the late John B. and Martha M. (Martinson) Benzing. On January 18, 1947, she married Joseph L. Kiselicka at St. Ann Catholic Church, Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on...
William Hagen
Dec 20, 2008
William "Bill" W. Hagen 62, Wausau, died Saturday, December 20, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 20, 1946 in Wausau, son of the late Walter and Elaine (Bugs) Hagen. In 1986 he married Mary Golden and they later divorced in 1992. On October 8, 1999 he married Beverly Strebig-Graumann in Chelsea. She survives. Bill served his country...
Joseph J. Socha
Dec 19, 2008
Joseph J. Socha 73, formerly of Edgar, passed away peacefully Friday December 19, 2008 at the Continental Manor, Abbottsford. He was born September 15, 1935 in town of Rietbrock, son of the late Frank and Lucy (Nowicki) Socha. When he came home from the service he took over the family farm. He married Betty Daniels 46 years ago at St....
Juel C. Yelich
Dec 16, 2008
Juel C. Yelich, 92, Wausau, died Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 16, 1916, in Iron Belt, daughter of the late George H. and Juella (Lyons) Nolan. On August 9, 1941 she married Thomas J. Yelich at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wakefield, Mich. He preceded her in death April 13, 2005. Juel graduated from...
Mary Ann Schalow
Dec 15, 2008
Mary Ann Schalow, 69, Wausau, died Monday, December 15, 2008, at Aspirius Wausau Hospital. She was born July 1, 1939, in Hatley, daughter of Esther (Pestka) Pozorski, Wausau and the late Theodore Pozorski. On May 28, 1960 she married Gerald J. Schalow at The Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. He preceded her in death on December 13,...
Ernest L. Marvin
Dec 12, 2008
Ernest L. "Red" Marvin 83, 708 Fulton Street, Wausau died Friday, December 12, 2008 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. For more than 12 years Ernest drove truck for G.H. Miller & Sons. Survivors include his children, Patty Stauber, New Mexico, Kerry Marvin, Bruce (Donna) Marvin and Craig...
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