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.
Germaine R. Zweck
Jun 9, 2008
Germaine Zweck 80, Edgar, died June 9, 2008 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau. She was born August 30, 1927 in the Town of Cassel, daughter of the late George and Margaret (Fischer) Wagner. On June 15, 1949 she married Reuben Zweck at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Edgar. He preceded...
Doris A. Torzewski
Jun 9, 2008
Doris A. Torzewski 78, Wausau, died Monday June 9, 2008, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care ad Hospice Services at the home of her daughter. She was born July 8, 1929, in the town of Emmet, daughter of the late Lawrence and Helen (Jesse) Kurtzweil. On October 22, 1955 she married Kenneth Torzewski at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau....
Rita M. Weaver
Jun 5, 2008
Rita M. Weaver 61, Wausau, died Thursday June 5, 2008 at her home. She was born July 17, 1946, in Wausau, daughter of the late Andrew and Frances (Gribowski) Schilling. On May 2, 1964 she married Raymond Weaver in Wausau. He preceded her in death November 18, 2003. Rita was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, hunting and fishing....
June M. Maier
Jun 5, 2008
June M. Maier 74, Wausau, died Thursday June 5, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 6, 1934, in Wausau, daughter of the late Leo and Martha (Hoppa) Korth. On October 29, 1955, she married Lawrence Maier in Wausau. He survives. June was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Lawrence Maier, Wausau, four children, John (Nancy) Maier, Wausau,...
Martin Burmeister
Jun 3, 2008
Martin Burmeister 86, Athens, died Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born May 25, 1922 in the Town of Berlin, son of the late Julius and Helena (Spletstozer) Burmeister. On February 26, 1961, he married Jean Grace at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Town of Hamburg. She survives....
Timothy J. Lemanski
Jun 2, 2008
Timothy J. "Farmer" Lemanski 46, Marathon, died Monday, June 2, 2008. He was born August 19, 1961 in Wausau, son of Roger and Harriet (Lepak) Lemanski of Marathon. On June 17, 1989, he married Lisa Steber at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. Tim graduated from Marathon High School in 1980. For 20 years, he worked for the former...
Arlene A. Gierl
Jun 1, 2008
Arlene A. Gierl 61, Athens, died Sunday, June 1, 2008 at her home. She was born May 2, 1947 in the Town of Johnson, daughter of the late Floyd and Angeline (Bielen) Gierl. Arlene farmed in the Town of Johnson for many years and was also a Home Health Aid at the Rib Lake Health Care Center. Among her many...
Lucille E. Rauen
Jun 1, 2008
Lucille E. Rauen 86, Wausau, died Sunday June 1, 2008 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Cedar Ridge Elder Services, Weston. She was born September 23, 1921, in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Charles Sr. and Clara (Berres) Rauen. Prior to her retirement, Lucille had been employed at Wausau Laundry and Dry...
Joyce M. Matakovich
May 31, 2008
Joyce M. Matakovich Joyce Marie Matakovich, 71, 3203 N. 20th Ave., Wausau, died Saturday, May 31, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born July 7, 1936, in Milwaukee, to the late Alice and Philip Lohman. After serving in the U.S. Air Force for two years, Joyce married John Matakovich on Nov. 9, 1957. She then became an Air Force...
Ronald J. Ebben
May 31, 2008
Deacon Ronald J. Ebben 75, Wausau, died peacefully in his sleep, Saturday, May 31, 2008 at Cedar Creek Manor, Mosinee. He was born June 18, 1932, in Thorp, Wisconsin, son of the late Harvey and Clara (Herman) Ebben. On August 20th, 1955, he married Joanna Badzinski at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Thorp. Ron and Joanna were happily married for 52...
David A. Zilisch
May 28, 2008
David A. Zilisch 87, Kronenwetter, died Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at Cedar Creek Assisted Living, Kronenwetter. He was born June 20, 1920 in Wausau, son of the late Albert and Margaret (Hafeman) Zielesch. On June 28, 1941 he married Phyllis Meilahn in Dubuque, Iowa. She preceded him in death on January 14, 2005. For many years David worked at Marathon...
Ronald Ervin Thurs
May 26, 2008
Ronald Ervin Thurs 68, Athens, died Monday, May 26, 2008 at Saint Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born June 11, 1939 in town of Hamburg, son of the late Walter and Hilma (Hardt) Thurs. On February 6, 1960 he married Jean Ann Faber at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Medford. She survives. Ronald graduated from Athens High School in 1957 and...
Blanche Ione Stoltz
May 26, 2008
Blanche I. Stoltz 96, Wausau, died Monday, May 26, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born March 1, 1912 in town of Easton, daughter to the late Earl and Ellen (Kennedy) Barden. On January 24, 1934 she married Henry Stoltz at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on December 19, 1985. Blanche was a homemaker....
Flora M. Fladvid
May 23, 2008
Flora "Sis" M. Fladvid 88, Athens, died Friday, May 23, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 21, 1920 in Phillips, Wis., daughter of the late Frank and Maria (Sangkuhl) Zierer. On February 14, 1946, she married Walter Fladvid in Wausau. He preceded her in death on November 18, 1995. Flora was a homemaker and worked many part-time...
Lavonne L. Hamerly
May 22, 2008
LaVonne L. Hamerly, 72, Wausau, died Thursday, May 22, 2008, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born Oct. 7, 1934, daughter of the late Otto and Geneva Haese. LaVonne was a homemaker who loved to cook and bake. She was passionate about her needlework, gardening and bird watching. Some of her great enjoyments included spending time with family and playing...
Charlotte Peterson
May 21, 2008
Charlotte "Charlie" Peterson 63, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, May 21, 2008 under the care of the Palliative Care Unit at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Survivors include her mother, Marian Jung, Tucson, Ariz.; her son, Philip (Sandy) Peterson, Mosinee; sister, Barb (Ed) Saffran, Tucson, Ariz.; and a grandson Tristan Peterson. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Charlotte's caretakers,...
Betty Jane Dalton
May 20, 2008
Betty Jane Dalton 82, Wausau, formerly of Barron, died Tuesday, May 20, 2008 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born July 3, 1925 in Reeve, daughter of the late Louis and Ella Mae (Best) Ott. For most of her life she was a homemaker. Survivors include...
Orville W. Heinz
May 20, 2008
Orville W. Heinz 93, Wausau, died Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 5, 1915 in Jamestown, North Dakota, son of the late William and Pauline (Weber) Heinz. On May 16, 1936 he married Ruth Wangard in Tomahawk. She preceded him in death on January 2, 2002. Most recently Orville worked as a service manager...
Ronald "Eppie" Viegut
May 19, 2008
Ronald "Eppie" Viegut 54, Edgar, died Monday, May 19, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born May 5, 1954 in Wausau, son of the late Ewald and Henrietta (Mueller) Viegut. Ronald was a graduate of Edgar High School. He was employed with the Marathon Cheese Corp. Among his many interests,...
Resia M. Schreier
May 17, 2008
Resia M. Schreier 1140, W. Bridge Street, Wausau died Saturday, May 17, 2008 at her home. She was born March 27, 1950 in Tomahawk, daughter of the late Archie and Gertrude (Neumann) Durand. In 1975 she married George Schreier in Tomahawk. He preceded her in death on July 2, 1988. Resia cared for many elderly people in her nursing career...
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