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.
Lisa M. Mettel
Jun 18, 2008
Lisa M. Mettel 44, Wausau, died Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at her home. She was born October 9, 1963 in Batavia, Ill. Lisa was a homemaker and caregiver. Survivors include three children, Chardaye MaGee, Wausau, Chayse (friend, Chelsey Kilty) MaGee, Wausau, and Cierra Harris, Wausau; her parents, Joe and Karen Walta, Hurley; brother, Timothy Mettel, Stevens Point; aunts, uncles and...
Larae B. Cherney
Jun 18, 2008
LaRae B. Cherney 87, Wausau, died Weds. June 18, 2008 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born June 29, 1920, in Leroy, Minn., daughter of the late Walter and Alma (Schuetz) Beck. Prior to her retirement, LaRae had been employed as a coder with the former Wausau Insurance Companies. Survivors include three daughters, Marcia Denzin and Linda Knoeck, both...
Gary L. Weisenberger
Jun 16, 2008
Gary L. Weisenberger 54, Schofield, died Monday, June 16, 2008. He was born June 19, 1953 in Wausau, son of William Weisenberger and the late Beverly (Witter) Weisenberger. Gary spent the early years of his life growing up in Marathon City, then, as a teenager, moved to Wausau with his family. In 1971, he graduated from Wausau West High School....
Dorothy C. Krzanowski
Jun 15, 2008
Dorothy C. Krzanowski 87, Wausau, died Sunday, June 15, 2008 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born August 10, 1920 in Mosinee, daughter of the late John and Pauline (Sharkey) Tomczak. On August 31, 1940 she married Stanley Krzanowski Sr. He survives. Dorothy worked as a homemaker and enjoyed playing cards, watching baseball, traveling and dancing, especially polkas. Survivors...
Earl M. Schmidt
Jun 15, 2008
Earl M. Schmidt 91, Wausau, died Sunday, June 15, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital following an illness of four weeks. He was born November 9, 1916 in the town of Hamburg, son of the late Arthur and Lillie (Henrichs) Schmidt. He spent his youth in the town of Hamburg where his parents operated the Rib River Cheese Factory. He graduated...
Irene F. Schultz
Jun 12, 2008
Irene F. Schultz 89, Wausau, died Thursday June 12, 2008 at her home. She was born October 16, 1918, in Wausau, daughter of the late Reuben and Flora (Perrot) Hintz. On March 23, 1940, she married Howard R. Schultz in Waukon, Iowa. He preceded her in death February 3, 1997. Irene had been the bookkeeper for her husband at Industrial...
Kim David Younger
Jun 11, 2008
Kim David Younger 51, Mosinee, died Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born July 16, 1956 in Milwaukee, son of the late Alois and Arlene (Walloch) Younger. On September 30, 2000, he married Shirley Hartkopf at Our Saviors Polish National Church, Mosinee. She survives. Kim had been a member of the Wausau Emergency Police and...
Bernard C. Adams
Jun 10, 2008
Bernard C. Adams 86, Athens, died Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at North Central Health Care, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born November 27, 1921 in the town of Halsey, son of the late Frank and Agnes (Fink) Adams. On November 13, 1943, he married Armella Rader at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens....
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...
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