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.
Rudy W. Dins
Aug 6, 2008
Rudy W. Dins 84, Edgar, died Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by family. Rudy was born December 27, 1923 in Colby, son of the late Otto and Louise (Schumann) Dins. On September 21, 1953 he married Adeline "Dina" Lee, whom preceded him in death on July 2, 2005. Rudy worked in construction most of his adult...
Walter R. Harder
Aug 5, 2008
Walter R. Harder 92, Belleville, Wis., a longtime resident of Wausau, died Tuesday August 5, 2008 under the care of Oakwood Village East in Madison. He was born November 28, 1915, in the town of Rib Falls, son of the late Henry and Hermine (Graebel) Harder. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vernette and daughter, Joyce Roth-Schultz. Walter...
Alyce M. Nowitzke
Aug 4, 2008
Alyce M. Nowitzke 80, Wausau, died Monday, August 4, 2008 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born December 2, 1927 in Minocqua, daughter of the late Otto and Marie (Sitkowski) Maas. On October 15, 1951 she married Gordon Nowitzke at the Church of St. Anne, Wausau. He preceded her in death on January 30, 1997. Alyce was a homemaker...
Sandra Potaracke
Aug 2, 2008
Sandra Potaracke 52, Rib Mountain, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 2, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 19, 1956 in LaCrosse, daughter of Charles and Amy Johnson. In 1972 she married Dennis Potaracke in LaCrosse. He survives. Over the years Sandra had several jobs including working as a waitress at 2510 Restaurant, a dental assistant for Dr....
Edna W. Bargender
Aug 2, 2008
Edna W. Bargender 90, Edgar, died Saturday, August 2, 2008 at Colonial Center, Colby. She was born December 11, 1917 in Rib Falls, daughter of the late Walter and Amanda (Steidinger) Wilde. On April 3, 1936, she married Andrew Bargender in Rib Falls. He preceded her in death on May 28, 1982. Edna was a homemaker and farmed in the...
Stanley Czechowicz Sr
Aug 1, 2008
Stanley M. Czechowicz Sr. 82, Wausau, died Friday, August 1, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 7, 1926 in Marathon, son of the late John and Mary (Piekarski) Czechowicz. On August 20, 1988, he married Lillian Ostrowski in Wausau. She survives. Stanley served in the United States Army as a Private First Class. For 23 years, he...
Mike A. Normand
Jul 30, 2008
Michael A. "Mike" Normand 40, 2604 Petunia Road, Rib Mountain died Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at his home. He was born October 7, 1967 in Wausau, son of Maurice and Carol (Schilling) Normand. On January 6, 1995 he married Sandra Kapraun in Wausau. She survives. Mike had been employed with Greenheck Fan for more than seven years. Mike proudly served...
Evangeline Wilichowski
Jul 30, 2008
Evangeline "Vangie" Wilichowski 80, Edgar, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born January 4, 1928 in the town of Wien, daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Goldbach) Wirkus. On September 29, 1951, she married Clarence Wilichowski at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Edgar. He preceded her in death on October...
Margaret A. Henkel
Jul 29, 2008
Margaret A. Henkel 84, Medford, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at the home of her son, following a battle with cancer. She was born March 4, 1924 in the town of Goodrich, daughter of the late Henry and Elsie (Harmel) Bergmann. On November 15, 1941, she married Oscar Henkel at Christ Evangelical and Reformed Church. He preceded her in death...
Agnes A. Bonin
Jul 28, 2008
Agnes A. Bonin 86, Athens, formerly of Calumet City, Ill. passed to our Gracious Lord on Monday, July 28, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born November 23, 1921 in the town of Reitbrock, daughter of the late John Lenard and Mary (Pajak)(Handlosky) Lenard. On September 30, 1944 she married Leo Adam Bonin in Poniatowski. He preceded her...
Edwin E. Dorfschmidt
Jul 27, 2008
Edwin "Eddie" E. Dorfschmidt 86, Athens, died Sunday, July 27, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born on September 11, 1921 in the town of Frankfort, son of the late Carl and Ida (Fliehs) Dorfschmidt. On September 23, 1961, he married Geraldine M. (Grosskreutz) Petrick at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Hamburg. She preceded him in death on November...
Anne L. Birkholz
Jul 22, 2008
Anne L. Birkholz 71, Wausau, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau. She was born September 27, 1936 in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Sniegoski) Jakubowski. On August 24, 1963 she married Thomas Birkholz at the Church of St. Anne, Wausau. He preceded her in...
Joseph A. Budleski
Jul 22, 2008
Joseph A. Budleski 86, Hatley, died Tuesday July 22, 2008 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born August 14, 1921 in Hatley, son of the late Stanley and Stella (Trzeskowski) Budleski. On October 28, 1944, he married Irene Wendler-Letarski in Hatley. She survives. Prior to his retirement, Joe...
Vivian G. Radtke
Jul 21, 2008
Vivian G. Radtke 93, Wausau, died Monday, July 21, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 9, 1915 in Brokaw, daughter of the late William and Gladys (Cater) Brown. On April 29, 1950, she married John Radtke at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wausau. He preceded her in death on December 22, 2000. For many years, Vivian...
Joan E. Stieber
Jul 20, 2008
Joan E. Stieber 73, Wausau, died Sunday, July 20, 2008 at her home. She was born November 19, 1934 in Wausau, daughter of the late Clarence and Lucille (Hench) Lang. On October 8, 1955 she married Melvin Stieber at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. He preceded her in death on May 22, 1995. Joan worked as...
Agnes O. Totzke
Jul 18, 2008
Agnes O. Totzke 88, town of Frankfort, died Friday, July 18, 2008 at her home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born February 7, 1920 in the town of Frankfort, daughter of the late Anton and Regina (Yessa) Hartl. On June 13, 1942, she married Albert Totzke at St. John Lutheran Church, town of...
Vlasta Barta
Jul 14, 2008
WE REMEMBER VLASTA "VAL" BARTA I have found that the sun still comes up and the world still turns, so I decided it was okay for my mother to leave to be with her husband and son. I am not alone and never will be, as I have great childhood memories of a woman who celebrated life with gusto. A...
Eugene I. Piaszak
Jul 12, 2008
Eugene I. Piaszak 90, Wausau, died Saturday July 12, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born January 23, 1918, in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Magdalene (Levandowski) Piaszak. On April 30, 1937, he married Leona Krecji at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death July...
Curtis W. Lemirand
Jul 10, 2008
Curtis W. Lemirand 59, Rothschild, died Thursday July 10, 2008 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born December 27, 1948, in Green Bay, son of the late Louis and Elaine (Curtis) Lemirand. On February 14, 1986, he married his forever love, Mary Zastrow at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Rothschild. She survives. He was a veteran of the US Army...
Lenore B. Schultz
Jul 7, 2008
Lenore B. Schultz 98, Weston, died Monday, July 7, 2008 at the Homme Home, Wittenberg. She was born November 9, 1909 in Dodgeville, Wis., daughter of the late Orville and Lillie (Comar) Frye. On June 10, 1933, she married L. Richard Schultz at Resurrection Lutheran Church, Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on July 9, 1994. They were blessed with...
