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.
Ignatius Novak
Sep 17, 2008
Ignatius Novak 84, Wausau, died Weds. September 17, 2008 at North Central Health Care facilities. Survivors include relatives and friends. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday September 23, 2008 at Hillside Cemetery, Rib Falls. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau, is in charge of arrangements. Cemetery Hillside Cemetery Rib Falls, WI Tuesday, September 23, 2008 2:00 PM Service...
Bernice A. Knoeck
Sep 17, 2008
Bernice A. Knoeck 77, Wausau, died Weds. September 17, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 20, 1930, in Marathon, daughter of the late Rudolph and Mary (Hoffman) Stieber. On May 24, 1950, she married Marvin Knoeck at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He survives. Bernice was a homemaker. She was a current member of St. Matthew Catholic...
Orville Crochiere Sr
Sep 16, 2008
Orville Crochiere Sr. 80, Wausau, died Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 25, 1927 in Marathon County, Wis., son of the late Ervin and Elsie (Baumann) Crochiere. On February 11, 1950, he married Alice Doepke at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wausau. She preceded him in death on November 3, 2007. Orville was...
Thomas D. Fontana
Sep 14, 2008
Thomas D. Fontana 66, 500 Grand Avenue, Wausau died Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Thomas was a security guard in Wausau for many years. Survivors include his wife, Karen (Holewinski) Fontana, Wausau, his siblings, Joan O'Connor, Wausau, Joseph (Lynn) Fontana, Grayslake, Illinois, Donna (Brad) Forsberg, Mount Vernon, Illinois along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial services...
Leo Van Rixel
Sep 12, 2008
Leo "Bud" Van Rixel 76, Mosinee, died Friday September 12, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 20, 1932, in Milwaukee, son of the late Leo and Margaret (Gehl) Van Rixel. On November 18, 1950, he married Mary "Kitty" Garski in Stevens Point. She preceded him in death April 30, 2007. Bud retired from Evinrude Outboard in 1975...
Alice L. (Debyle) Lau
Sep 12, 2008
Alice L. (DeByle) Lau 88, Wausau, died Friday, September 12, 2008 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born May 14, 1920 in Superior, daughter of the late Paul and Ninetta (Cairnes) Hahn. Alice enjoyed cooking, crocheting and taking care of little ones. She attended First Presbyterian Church, Wausau. Survivors include her three children, Jim (Mary Ellen)...
Ruth Ida Kufahl
Sep 10, 2008
Ruth I. Kufahl 94, Wausau, died Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born April 19, 1914 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Henry and Ottilia Juedes. On October 6, 1934 she married Herman Kufahl in the town of Hamburg. He preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Vernon...
Jeremiah J. Chipp-Wiese
Sep 10, 2008
Jeremiah J. Chipp-Wiese 19, 1402 N. 13th Avenue, Wausau died Wednesday, September 10, 2008. Jeremiah graduated from Wausau West High School, was a sales associate for Pawn America and also worked at Classic Cleaners in Wausau. Survivors include his mother, Janice Chipp-Wiese, Wausau, his father Curtis Wiese, California, two sisters, Jennifer and Katrina Chipp-Wiese, both of Wausau along with many...
Larae L. Denfeld
Sep 9, 2008
LaRae L. Denfeld 62, T900 Wisconsin River Road, Wausau, died Tuesday September 9, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 25, 1945 in Janesville, daughter of Beverly (King) Chellevold and the late Raymond Chellevold. On November 22, 1995 she married Brian Denfeld in Wausau. He survives. LaRae worked as a telephone operator at Ameritech and the Telephone Secretaries...
Walter R. Adams
Sep 6, 2008
Walter "Wally" Adams 77, St. Germain, died Saturday September 6, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born December 1, 1930, in Hamburg, son of the late Reinhold and Anna (Kalish) Adams. Prior to his retirement Walter had been employed for 26 years at the Beloit Corporation. He was a veteran of the US Marines, serving in the Korean...
Frances M. Poverski
Sep 5, 2008
Frances M. Poverski 83, Wausau, died Friday September 5, 2008 at Mount View Care Center under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born September 3, 1925 in Wausau, daughter of the late Lawrence and Helen (Jesse) Kurtzweil. On May 18, 1946, she married George Poverski in Wausau. He preceded her in death August 23, 1998....
Elizabeth E. Rohmeyer
Sep 5, 2008
Elizabeth E. "Betty" Rainville-Rohmeyer 83, Wausau, died Friday, September 5, 2008 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born June 10, 1925 in the Town of Emmet, daughter of the late Elmer and Emma (Fischer) Rainville. On February 10, 1945, she married Joseph Rohmeyer in Wausau. He preceded her in death on January 26, 1972. It is impossible to sum...
Viola M. Vogt
Sep 5, 2008
Viola M. Vogt 84, Wausau, died Friday September 5, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 7, 1923, in the town of Chelsey, daughter of the late Otto and Sophie (Steiner) Lechner. On July 14, 1942, she married Robert Vogt in Houston, Texas. He preceded her in death February 2005. Prior to her retirement in 1984, Viola had...
Wayne R. Kyle
Sep 4, 2008
Wayne R. Kyle 68, Wausau, died Thursday September 4, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 19, 1940, in Wausau, son of Jeanette (Hench) Kyle, Wausau and the late Clarence Kyle. On June 10, 1960, he married Marcella "Sally" Searing in Wausau. She survives. Wayne retired from Federal Mogul in 2002 and prior had been employed at Murray...
Samantha Marie Raduechel
Sep 4, 2008
Samantha M. Raduechel 22, Wausau, died Thursday, September 4, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 28, 1986 in Wausau, daughter of David and Anne (Tranetzke) Raduechel. Samantha attended Wausau West High School, graduating in 2004, where she was a member of the National Honor Society. During high school she was a member of and served on the...
Anthony M. Bartishofski
Sep 2, 2008
Anthony "Tony" M. Bartishofski Sr. 97, Weston, died Tuesday, September 2, 2008 Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. He was born August 10, 1911 in Brooklyn, N.Y., son of the late Martin and Lena (Baron) Bartishofski. On June 22, 1946, he married Violet Dehnke in Melrose Park, Ill. She survives. Tony served in the United States Army during World...
Hang Her
Sep 2, 2008
Hang Her 17, 1104 Kickbusch Street, Wausau died Tuesday, September 2, 2008 as the result of an accidental drowning. Hang was a senior at Wausau East High School and was also employed at the McDonalds in Schofield. Survivors include his parents, Khoua Cha Her and Youa Yang, both of Wausau, his siblings, Vue Her, Bee Her, Tou Her, Koua Neng...
Charlene Marie Noll
Sep 1, 2008
Charlene M. Noll 52, Wausau, formerly of Tomahawk, died Monday, September 1, 2008 at Mount View Care Center under the Care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Survivors include her sister, Carolyn (Greg) Kukanich, Lakeland, Tenn.; two half sisters; one half brother and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The memorial mass will be celebrated Noon on Saturday,...
Irene Ruth Balz
Aug 29, 2008
Irene R. Balz 92, Wausau, died Friday, August 29, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 26, 1916 in Schofield, daughter of the late Charles and Annie (Zinzer) Zweck. On August 25, 1951, she married Harry C. Balz in Pine City, Minn. He preceded her in death on December 12, 1975. Irene and her husband Harry owned and...
Ellen I. Gibbons
Aug 27, 2008
Ellen I. Gibbons 65, Wausau, died Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston, following complications with pneumonia. She was born July 13, 1943 in Wausau, daughter of Elaine (Damp) Clark, Wausau and the late Louis Clark. On September 1, 1962, she married Patrick Gibbons at The Church of St. Anne, Wausau. He survives. Ellen worked at the former...
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.
