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.
Karen D. Renzelmann
Dec 19, 2007
Karen D. Renzelmann 38, Wausau, fought a brave battle with cancer and died peacefully Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. Karen's strength, dignity and grace in the face of the daunting challenges fighting this disease were an inspiration to all who knew her. She was born December 20, 1968 in Stoughton, daughter of Renald and Vera (Hellenbrand)...
Gary L. Rainville
Dec 12, 2007
Gary L. Rainville 57, Wausau, died Wednesday December 12, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 12, 1950, in Wausau, son of the late Lloyd and Elizabeth (Frank) Rainville. On January 9, 1971, he married Mary Lou Cveykus at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Weston. She survives. Gary had been employed at SNE prior to his retirement in August...
Evelyn M. Erickson
Dec 11, 2007
Evelyn M. Erickson, 95, formerly of 500 Grand Avenue, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home after a brief illness. Evelyn was born in Wausau, WI on July 17, 1912, a daughter of Herman and Ella (Prahl) Sternberg. On November 14, 1943 she married Edward Erickson. He preceded her in death...
Beverly Albrecht
Dec 10, 2007
Beverly J. Albrecht 79, 1242 S. Eighth Ave, Wausau, died Monday, December 10, 2007 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 10, 1928 in the town of Maine, daughter of Gwendolyn (Schmieden) Aschbrenner and the late Ervin Aschbrenner. On May 21, 1949 she married Henry Albrecht in Wausau. He preceded...
Marlene E. Shevy
Dec 9, 2007
Marlene E. Shevy 74, Wausau, died Sunday, December 9, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 15, 1933 in Menominee, Mich. On May 9, 1952 she married Norman Shevy. He survives. Marlene was a devoted homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Norman, Wausau; children, Steven Shevy, Schofield, Cindy Slagoski, Kim Sether, both of Weston, Chris Weisenberger, Stevens Point and...
Alex L. Michlig
Dec 4, 2007
Alex L. Michlig 92, Wausau, died Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. He was born April 22, 1915 in town of Cassel, son of the late Wendel and Theresa (Furger) Michlig. On February 26, 1935 he married Dorothy Koppa at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. She preceded him in death on March 24,...
Bette A. Nass
Dec 3, 2007
Bette A. Nass Betty "Appy" Nass, 95, Wausau, passed away Monday, December 3, 2007 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born January 16, 1912 in Wausau, daughter of the late George and Anna (Sauter) Wex. On February 9, 1935 she married Edward R. "Smokey" Nass. He preceded her in death on July 20, 1973. Bette attended Wausau Beauty Culture...
William L. Fredrich
Dec 3, 2007
William L. "Bill" Fredrich 80, Weston, died Monday December 3, 2007 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born July 5, 1927, in Mosinee, son of the late Joseph and Emma (Heitzinger) Fredrich. On May 28, 1960, he married Marlene Stohr at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Bill served his country in the U.S. Army in both World...
Ronald F. Marten
Dec 1, 2007
Ronald F. Marten Sr. 2341 Fawn Road, Mosinee died Saturday, December 1, 2007 at Langlade Memorial Hospital, Antigo. He was born February 15, 1945 in Wausau, son of the late Kermit and Sophie (Koch) Marten. On November 3, 2006 he married Amanda Geiger in Wausau. She survives. Ronald worked at Wausau Steel for over 33 years as a saw operator....
Virginia D. Matis
Nov 30, 2007
Virginia D. Matis 85, 500 Grand Avenue, Wausau died Friday, November 30, 2007 at her home under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice Services. She was born December 23, 1921 in the town of Stettin, daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes (Gasdecke) Frymark. On June 28, 1941 she married Joseph Matis Sr. at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau....
Larry A. Reynolds
Nov 30, 2007
Larry A. Reynolds 65, Weston, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2007 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, after a long and courageous battle with M.S. He was born April 26, 1942, in Wausau, son of Geraldine (Christiansen) Reynolds and the late John Reynolds. Larry worked at National Food Store from the...
Verna Lorinda Prihoda
Nov 29, 2007
Verna L. Prihoda 91, Medford, died Thursday, November 29, 2007 at Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford. She was born April 30, 1916 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late William and Bertha (Haehlke) Voigt. On September 24, 1949 she married Charles Prihoda in Marathon. He preceded her in death on November 28, 1980. In 1937, Verna's parents...
Dennis L. Schraufnagel
Nov 29, 2007
Dennis L. Schraufnagel 61, Edgar, was born to peace and eternal life on Thursday, November 29, 2007 at the House of the Dove, Marshfield. He was born July 12, 1946 in Owen, Wis., son of Cletus Schraufnagel and the late Anna Marie (Hanson) Schraufnagel. On October 7, 1972, he married Susan Mateofsky in Ashland, Wis. She survives. Dennis was a...
Barbara A. Powers
Nov 27, 2007
Barbara "Babs" A. Powers 51, Wausau, died Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at her home. She was born December 6, 1955 in Wausau, daughter of John and Shirley (Sanders) Kutil of Wausau. On January 12, 2004, she married Michael Powers in Wausau. He survives. Barbara owned and operated the former Alterations by Barbara, Wausau. Among her many interests, she enjoyed playing...
Dane Hoxie Felch
Nov 26, 2007
Dane Hoxie Felch 81, died Monday November 26, 2007, at the home of his son, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born July 9, 1926, in New Richmond, son of the late Arthur and Lois (Smith) Felch. On May 21, 1949, he married Shirley Lodholz at the former St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. She...
Frances E. Schmitt
Nov 26, 2007
Frances E. Schmitt 93, Wausau, died Monday, November 26, 2007 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born October 16, 1914 in Saint Cloud, Minn., daughter of the late Guy and Anna (Croll) Keeney. On June 27, 1936, she married Harry Schmitt in Saint Cloud, Minn. He preceded her in...
Priscilla Mccluskey
Nov 26, 2007
Priscilla "Tena" McCluskey 70, N5084 Maple Road, Rib Lake, died Monday, November 26, 2007 under Hope Hospice and Palliative Care at her home. She was born January 5, 1937 in the town of Goodrich, daughter of the late Louis and Frances (Budja) Zinkowich. On June 4, 1955 she married Keith McCluskey at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He survives. Tena...
Monte H. Gresens
Nov 22, 2007
Monte H. Gresens Monte Herbert Gresens, 68, Wausau, died Thursday, November 22, 2007 as a result of a logging accident. Monte was born August 22, 1939 in Wausau, son of the late Herbert and Leona (Ulrich) Gresens. On April 22, 1995 he married Sandra Ann Ulrich at Bethel Lutheran Church in Madison, Wisconsin. She survives. Monte was employed by Madison...
Helen M. Bartelme
Nov 21, 2007
Helen M. Bartelme 84, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born May 18, 1923 in Wausau, daughter of the late Jack and Lila (Ohlsen) Radandt. On September 1, 1947, she married Robert J. Bartelme at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death...
Richard F. Havlovick
Nov 21, 2007
Richard F. Havlovick 82, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born April 7, 1925 in Milwaukee, son of the late Joseph and Otillia (Richmering) Havlovick. On September 10, 1949, he married Rose Davis at The Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. She survives. Richard co-founded the former Land...
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