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.

Viola M. Vogt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

David J. Denfeld

David J. Denfeld

Aug 25, 2008

David J. Denfeld 73, Merrill, died Monday, August 25, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 1, 1935 in Wausau, son of the late James and Dorothy (Egner) Denfeld. On November 26, 1955 he married Janice Emenecker at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. She survives. David worked at American Can and also farmed in...

Mary Ann Schubert

Mary Ann Schubert

Aug 24, 2008

Mary Ann Schubert 73, 115 Bluestone Drive, Wausau died Sunday, August 24, 2008 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born December 19, 1934 in Belgium, daughter of the late George and Mae (Krueger) Liesch. On June 16, 1956 she married Ronald Schubert in Port Washington. He survives. Mary Ann was a...

Leila E Burmeister

Leila E Burmeister

Aug 24, 2008

Leila E. Burmeister 61, Marathon, died Sunday, August 24, 2008 at the home of her aunt in Wausau. She was born November 14, 1946 in Wausau, daughter of the late Ervin and Alma (Krenz) Burmeister. She graduated from Marathon High School in 1964 and received an elementary education degree from the UW Madison in 1968. Leila worked at Wausau Insurance...

Otto Neuendank

Otto Neuendank

Aug 21, 2008

Otto "Uncle Otto" E. Neuendank 83, Weston, died Thursday, August 21, 2008 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 3, 1925 in Ringle, son of the late Otto and Mary (Steinke) Neuendank Sr. On June 18, 1952 he married Mary Jane Gureski at St. Florians Catholic Church in Hatley....

Margaret Magrecki

Margaret Magrecki

Aug 21, 2008

Margaret Magrecki 90, Wausau, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2008 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born December 24, 1917 in Mosinee, daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Herman) Vesely. On October 21, 1942 she married Anthony "Tony" Magrecki at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. He preceded her in death on July 18, 1998. Margaret was a firm...

Aiden Meaden

Aiden Meaden

Aug 20, 2008

Aiden Meaden infant son of James and Julina (Trylinski) Meaden of Mosinee, died Thursday, August 20, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Survivors include his parents; his brother, Gavin Meaden, Mosinee; paternal grandparents, Robert and Judy Meaden, maternal grandmother, Isabelle Trylinski, paternal great grandmother, Betty Comberbach, all of Canada; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Private family services will be held....

Lucille F. "Foxie" Siewert

Lucille F. "Foxie" Siewert

Aug 19, 2008

Lucille F. "Foxie" Siewert 80, Wausau, died Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 7, 1927 in Wausau, daughter of the late Anton and Freda (Urban) Fochs. On September 27, 1947, she married Robert Siewert at the former St. James Catholic Church , Wausau. He survives. For many years, Lucille was an avid bowler and...

Leona J. Dobeck

Leona J. Dobeck

Aug 17, 2008

Leona Dobeck, 84, of Village of Weston died August 17, 2008 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center in Weston. She was born March 16, 1924, in Edgar, daughter of the late Frank and Frances Knetter. She married Casmir Dobeck on April 22, 1944, in Edgar. He preceded her in death on February 22, 1993. Leona will be remembered for...

Gerald J. Schepp

Gerald J. Schepp

Aug 16, 2008

Gerald J. "Jerry" Schepp 78, Wausau, died Saturday August 16, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 29, 1930, in Wausau, son of the late Walter and Mabel (Seefeldt) Schepp. On November 1, 1952, he married Rosella Johnson in Wausau. She survives. Jerry proudly served his country in the US Army 82nd Airborne Division at Ft. Bragg and...

Earl A. Fust

Earl A. Fust

Aug 14, 2008

Earl A. Fust 63, 2309 Collie St, Mosinee died Thursday, August 14, 2008 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born February 6, 1945 in Wausau, son of the late Erich and Katherine (Olsen) Fust. On September 19, 1969 he married Dawn Russ in Wausau. Earl worked at Hoffer's Coating and Kolbe...

Sandra A. Kohn

Sandra A. Kohn

Aug 13, 2008

Sandra A. "Sandy" Kohn 68, 515 Maple Ridge Road, Berlin, formerly of Wausau died Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond Du Lac. She was born October 3, 1939 in Wausau, daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Peterson) Jenson. On April 2, 1960 she married Bernard "Bernie" Kohn in Wausau. He survives. For many years...

Myron Lee Fafford

Myron Lee Fafford

Aug 13, 2008

Myron Lee Fafford 85, Ironwood, Mich., died Weds. August 13, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born at home, February 17, 1923, in Saxon, son of the late Edward and Ada (Fountain) Fafford. On January 19, 1946, he married Norma Wassgren at St. Anne's Rectory, Saxon. She preceded him in death November 2, 1950. He married Fern Oliver on...

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