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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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