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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Josephine F. Malzahn
Aug 11, 2008
Josephine F. Malzahn 96, Wausau, died Monday, August 11, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 19, 1912 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late John and Eva (Survielle) Hoffman. On November 21, 1933, she married Raymond Malzahn in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death in 1973. Josephine was a member of The Church of St. Anne, Wausau and...
Grace M. Poeske
Aug 11, 2008
Grace M. Poeske 73, Wausau, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2008 at Cedar Creek Manor following a brave battle with multiple sclerosis, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born February 1, 1935 in Wausau, daughter of the late Ervin and Bertha (Peters) Poeske. Grace was a 1953 graduate of Wausau Senior High School....
Theodore J. Wagner
Aug 8, 2008
Theodore J. "Ted" Wagner 37, 6004 Abraham Street, Weston died Friday, August 8, 2008 at his home. He was born October 27, 1970 in Wausau, son of Carol (Weller) Wagner and the late Melvin Wagner. Some of Ted's favorite pastimes included hunting, fishing, logging and doing carpentry work but most of all he was always there to lend a helping...
Cecelia B. Salzwedel
Aug 7, 2008
Cecelia B. Salzwedel 91, Marathon, formerly of Wausau, died Thursday, August 7, 2008. She was born April 9, 1917 in Dorchester, daughter of the late Edward and Theresa (Bachhuber) Rauscher. On March 6, 1935, she married Walter B. Salzwedel in Dorchester. He preceded her in death on August 2, 1983. Cecelia was a homemaker and enjoyed playing cards and flower...
George F. Krall
Aug 7, 2008
George F. Krall 86, 1509 E. Wausau Ave, Wausau died Thursday, August 7, 2008 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. He was born September 9, 1921 in the town of Harrison, son of the late Frank and Francis (Kremer) Krall. On September 7, 1946 he married Dolores Heinzen in Phlox. She preceded him in death on April 8,...
