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.
Mae H. Ewert
Jan 16, 2009
Mae H. Ewert 81, Wausau, passed away Friday January 16, 2008 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born May 2, 1927, daughter of the late Albert and Lily (Leffel) Ewert. She retired from James River Corporation after 45 years of service as a storeroom clerk. Mae was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. She will...
Henry B. Burmeister
Jan 15, 2009
Henry B. Burmeister 89, Athens, died Thursday, January 15, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 16, 1919 in town of Berlin, son of the late Julius and Helena (Splettdozer) Burmeister. On February 11, 1950 he married Barbara Williamson at Zion Lutheran Church, Rib Falls. She survives. Henry was a dairy and ginseng farmer in the town of...
Robert A. Siewert
Jan 12, 2009
Robert "Bob" A. Siewert 84, Wausau, died Monday, January 12, 2009 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born January 16, 1924 in Wausau, son of the late Oscar and Elsa (Seehafer) Siewert. On September 27, 1947, he married Lucille Fochs at the former St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on August 19, 2008. Bob served...
Caroline Hunger
Jan 12, 2009
Caroline Hunger, 98, Wausau, died Monday, January 12, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice. Caroline was born April 14, 1910 in Brokaw, daughter of Louis and Selma (Arnold) Brookhyser. Caroline was a life-long resident of the Wausau area and a 1928 graduate of Wausau High School. Prior to her retirement, Caroline was...
Lucille A. Ferguson
Jan 12, 2009
Lucille A. Ferguson Wausau, died Monday January 12, 2009 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Wausau, daughter of the late James and Emily (Riplinger) Halada. On May 20, 1939, she married Dr. George T. Ferguson in San Francisco. He preceded her in death October 24, 1944, while being held by the Japanese as a World War II...
Loretta M. Drewek
Jan 11, 2009
Loretta M. Drewek 92, Wausau, formerly of Athens, died Sunday, January 11, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born March 30, 1916 in the town of Halder, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Salzmen) Handrick. On November 26, 1935, she married Michael Drewek in Athens. He preceded her in death on January 11, 1976. Loretta was a former...
Tammy Hornung
Jan 11, 2009
Tammy J. Hornung 40, Edgar, died Sunday, January 11, 2009 at her home. She was born September 14, 1968 in Edgar, daughter of Wallace and Arlene (Knoll) Stencil. On July 23, 1994 she married Kevin Hornung at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. He survives. Tammy was currently employed at Cardiovascular Associates, Wausau. Some of her hobbies included camping, fishing and...
Mary T. Adamski
Jan 10, 2009
Mary T. Adamski 79, Marathon, died Saturday January 10, 2009 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born March 17, 1929, in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Anton and Anna (Bargender) Skrzypchak. On October 19, 1948, she married Edwin Adamski at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. He preceded her in death March 29, 1962. On November 24,...
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...
