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.
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...
Regina T. Heisler
May 16, 2008
Regina T. Heisler 92, 227 North 7th Avenue, Wausau died Friday, May 16, 2008 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 5, 1915 in Rosholt, daughter of the late John and Mary (Klemans) Golomski. On February 9, 1935 she married William Heisler at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded...
Joseph F. Krautkramer
May 15, 2008
Joseph "Joe" Krautkramer 81, 2061 County Road NN, Marathon died Thursday, May 15, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 10, 1926 in Marathon, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Gassner) Krautkramer. On September 6, 1954 he married Sylvia Wieloch at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. She survives. After marriage, Joe had been employed as a welder...
Alvin R. Pilgrim
May 14, 2008
Alvin R. Pilgrim 89, Edgar, died Weds. May 14, 2008 at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born March 14, 1919, in the town of Wein, son of the late Gustave and Mary (Flegel) Pilgrim. On June 3, 1944, he married Esther A. Draeger at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Edgar. She survives....
Russell G. Gass
May 14, 2008
Russell G. Gass ("Rusty"), 84, passed away peacefully from heart failure on Wednesday, May 14, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Russell was born to Joseph and Gertrude Gass on May 24, 1923. He was raised on their farm in Holcombe, Wisconsin. After graduating from Holcombe High School, Russell had a variety of jobs-- as he enjoyed seeing different parts of...
Laverne A. Franke
May 14, 2008
LaVerne A. Franke 91, Marathon, died Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born January 20, 1917 in Marathon, son of the late Gustave and Catherine (Volhard) Franke. On April 28, 1951, he married Ruth Wagner at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. LaVerne was a veteran of the United States Army serving as...
Mary Brown Tietz
May 13, 2008
Mary Brown Tietz 81, 1404 Lili Lane, Rothschild, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 7, 1927 in Scotland, daughter of the late James and Agnes (McClaren) McCurley. On February 7, 1946 she married Ralph Tietz in Newark, New Jersey. He preceded her in death...
Rudolph F. Eckert
May 13, 2008
Rudolph F. "Rudy" Eckert 89, W1260 Willow Avenue, Goodrich, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008 under the care of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care at his home. He was born September 24, 1918 in St. Paul, Minnesota, son of the late Carl and Marie (Kieblebeck) Eckert. On April 9, 1940 he married Dorothy Gresl at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She...
Belvia Mae Borth-Debalske
May 12, 2008
Belvia Mae Borth Debalske 84, Wausau, died Monday, May 12, 2008 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born May 26, 1923 in Mosinee, daughter of the late Henry and Anna Borth. She was a graduate of Mosinee High School and upon graduation she joined the United States Air Force serving in India during World War II. On January...
Belvia Mae Debalske
May 12, 2008
Belvia Mae Borth Debalske 84, Wausau, died Monday, May 12, 2008 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born May 26, 1923 in Mosinee, daughter of the late Henry and Anna Borth. She was a graduate of Mosinee High School and upon graduation she joined the United States Air Force serving in India during World War II. On January...
Sandra S. Scott
May 11, 2008
Sandra S. Scott 59, Marathon, died Sunday May 11, 2008 under the care of Ministry Home Hospice at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born June 19, 1948 in Price County, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Fred and Betty (Lyndemeyer) Scott. Sandra worked at Marathon Cheese and enjoyed gardening, crafts and especially spending time with her family and grandchildren. Survivors...
Florence Disbrow
May 10, 2008
Florence Disbrow 92, Madison, formerly of Wausau, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2008 at the Hospice Center, Fitchburg, Wis. She was born to the late Richard and Emma Maaser in Wausau on April 19, 1916. On November 16, 1940, she married Robert Disbrow at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wausau. He preceded her in death on November 21, 2002....
Jeanette B. Scholz
May 9, 2008
Jeanette B. Scholz 75, Wausau, died Friday, May 9, 2008 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born May 18, 1932 in Wausau, daughter of the late Paul and Thelma (Westberg) Ladwig. Jeanette was a homemaker who enjoyed reading, sewing and occasional trips to the casino. She is...
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