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.

Paul Stephen Schultz

Paul Stephen Schultz

Nov 29, 2006

Paul Stephen Schultz, 91, Wausau, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Paul golfed, traveled and was active until just a couple of months before his death, when his Parkinsons finally tired him out. He was born October 17, 1915 in Wausau, son of Paul F. and Catherine (Suchomski) Schultz. His 64 years of marriage to Ruth Kieffer...

Marion Kraimer

Marion Kraimer

Nov 28, 2006

Marion (Rader) Kraimer 87, Wausau, died Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. She was born June 25, 1919 in the town of Mosinee, daughter of the late John and Helen (Sialer) Rader. Survivors include, one sister, Armella (Bernard) Adams, Athens; one sister-in-law, Mary Rader, Rib Mountain; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her parents, she...

Walter A. Baumann

Walter A. Baumann

Nov 28, 2006

Walter A. Baumann 85, Marathon, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at his home. He was born February 18, 1921 in the town of Emmet, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Karl) Baumann. On September 25, 1943, he married Mary Ann Furger at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. Walter was a dairy and ginseng farmer for...

Dorothy E. Wadinski

Dorothy E. Wadinski

Nov 27, 2006

Dorothy E. (Clairmore) Wadinski 89, Wausau, died Monday, November 27, 2006 at Wausau Manor. She was born May 17, 1917 in Weston, daughter of the late Joseph and Ida (Radtke) Clairmore. On December 19, 1936, she married Martin S. Wadinski at St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church, Schofield. He preceded her in death on September 29, 1996. Dorothy was a homemaker...

Viola E. Adamski

Viola E. Adamski

Nov 25, 2006

Viola E. Adamski 90, was called to eternal life Saturday, November 25, 2006, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, after a short illness. She was a resident of Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston, at the time of her death. She was born May 27, 1916 in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late Herman and Alma (Riemer) Luedtke....

Janet M. Steder

Janet M. Steder

Nov 25, 2006

Janet M. Steder 59, Athens, died Saturday November 25, 2006 at her home under the care of Ministry Hospice after a courageous, well fought battle against cancer. She was born December 31, 1946, in Marathon County, daughter of the late Walter Sr. and Clara (Wojciechowski) Guralski. On May 28, 1966, she married Lyle Steder in Poniatowski. He survives. Janet was...

Rosemary Heil

Rosemary Heil

Nov 24, 2006

Rosemary Heil 86, Edgar, died Friday November 24, 2006 at Northside Elder Estate, Stratford. She was born November 11, 1920 in Volo, Ill., daughter of the late Henry and Rose (Rosing) Wegener. On January 7, 1942, she married Alfred Heil in Volo, Ill., He preceded her in death November 30, 1990. Rosemary was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with...

Marlene M. (Rychtik) Young

Marlene M. (Rychtik) Young

Nov 24, 2006

Marlene M. (Rychtik) Young 43, Athens, died Friday, November 24, 2006 at home under the care of Ministry Home Hospice surrounded by family and friends. She was born November 15, 1963 in Port Washington, daughter of Anthony and Margo (Godersky) Rychtik. Marlene worked at Mesner Lumber and enjoyed many hobbies including fishing, canning and putting together puzzles. Survivors include her...

Thomas G. Thomae

Thomas G. Thomae

Nov 23, 2006

Thomas G. Thomae 79, Rib Mountain, passed away Thursday November 23, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 18, 1927, in Antigo, son of the late Edward and Marie (Paulick) Thomae. On February 19, 1955, he married Helen Jean Schwartz at St. John Catholic Church, Antigo. She survives. While...

Irene Roselyn Holmes

Irene Roselyn Holmes

Nov 22, 2006

Irene Roselyn Holmes 85, Wausau, died Wednesday November 22, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born July 15, 1921, in Cicero, Ill., daughter of the late Charles and Rose (Preban) Beranek. For over 40 years, Irene had many piano playing jobs in restaurants, lounges and for parties. Survivors include a daughter, Diane (Robert) VanLanen, Weston, three grandchildren and two...

Jan Jarovski

Jan Jarovski

Nov 22, 2006

Jan "John" Jarovski 85, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 22, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born June 25, 1921 in Rajcza, Poland son of the late Michel and Francis (Krzepina) Jarovski. On June 24, 1945, he married Katherine Kozina in Germany. She preceded him in death on May...

Thomas V. Buntrock

Thomas V. Buntrock

Nov 22, 2006

Thomas V. Buntrock 76, 1402 Golf Club Road, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at his home. He was born May 19, 1930 in Wausau, son of the late Norman and Esther (Peterson) Buntrock. Thomas served as a sergeant in the Army for three years. After working at Murray Machinery for 23 years he owned The Pizza Shop in Mosinee...

Shane D. Pedersen

Shane D. Pedersen

Nov 22, 2006

Shane D. Pedersen 31, Edgar, died Weds. November 22, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 3, 1975, in Longmont, Colo., son of Howard and Pamela (Rader) Pedersen. On February 5, 1995, he married Gianetta Krell in Loveland, Colo. She survives. Survivors include his wife, Gianetta (Krell) Pedersen, Edgar, two sons, Cody and Casey, his parents, Howard and...

Kenneth L. Kage

Kenneth L. Kage

Nov 21, 2006

Kenneth L. Kage 51, Edgar, died Tuesday, November 21, 2006, Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 12, 1955, in Edgar, son of Edna (Nehring) Kage, Wausau and the late William Kage. Kenneth worked at Northern Valley Workshop and in the kitchen at Edgar Public School. Among his many interests, he was an avid sports fan. Kenneth is survived by...

John A. Waldron

John A. Waldron

Nov 19, 2006

John A. Waldron 52, Edgar, died unexpectedly Sunday November 19, 2006. He was born October 28, 1954, in Appleton, son of the late Jonathon and Arline (Bringer) Waldron. On March 18, 1978, he married Jill Andres at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Marshfield. She survives. John was an administrator in the Wausau School District since 2000, first serving as the District's...

Edward V. Liss

Edward V. Liss

Nov 19, 2006

Edward V. Liss 93, Edgar, died Sunday, November 19, 2006 at Wausau Manor. He was born October 23, 1913 in Chicago, Ill., son of the late Anton and Agnes (Wronka) Liss. On June 19, 1935, he married Susie Imhoff at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She preceded him in death on August 27, 2000. Edward was a dairy farmer in...

Mark M. Bastian

Mark M. Bastian

Nov 18, 2006

Mark M. Bastian 42, Wausau, died unexpectedly Saturday, November 18, 2006. He was born January 29, 1964, in Appleton, son of Sharon (Foxworthy) Bastian and the late Robert John Bastian. As a health care administrator he worked several places including Peabody Manor in Appleton. A devoted father and family man, it was always one of Marks dreams to create an...

Vilas E. King

Vilas E. King

Nov 15, 2006

Vilas E. King 70, Weston, died Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at St. Luke's Hospital, Meridian, Idaho. He was born June 15, 1936. Son of the late Stanley and Matilda (Jozwiak) King. On April 12, 1958, he married June Meverden in Birnamwood. She preceded him in death on November 16, 2004. Vilas proudly served his country in the United States Air...

Mabel Frieda Grunenwald

Mabel Frieda Grunenwald

Nov 14, 2006

Mabel Frieda Grunenwald Our gracious Lord called home his daughter Mabel Frieda Grunenwald, 75, Mosinee on Tuesday, November 14, 2006. Daughter of the late Edward and Evelyn (Steffens) Ahrens, she was born to this life on March 7, 1931, in Wausau. Beginning a lifetime of service to St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Marathon she was baptized there on March 15, 1931...

Audrey E. Liebe

Audrey E. Liebe

Nov 11, 2006

Audrey E. Liebe 63, Fond du Lac, died Saturday, November 11, 2006. Audry was born December 1, 1942, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late John and Tillie (Zyduck) Liebe. Survivors include one brother, Larry Liebe, Fairview, Oregon; and four sisters, Dolores Blundon, Milwaukee, Maxine Sigmund, North Fond du Lac, Marlene Jones, Wausau and Rosemary Balistreri, Milwaukee. Besides her parents, she...

Subscribe

To Email Notifications

Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. You may unsubscribe at any time.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.