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.

William H. Netzinger

William H. Netzinger

Jul 10, 2006

William "Bill" H. Netzinger 81, Wausau, died Monday, July 10, 2006 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. He was born April 23, 1925 in Ringle, son of the late Nickolas and Anna (Neuendank) Netzinger. On June 23, 1956, he married Lucille Muhs in Wausau. She preceded him in death on January 14, 2006. He served in the United States Army during...

Violet L. Sutter

Violet L. Sutter

Jul 9, 2006

Violet L. Sutter 76, Athens, died Sunday, July 9, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 11, 1929 in Athens, daughter of the late Albert and Katherine (Sprenger) Dorfschmidt. On October 25, 1959, she married George A. Sutter in Athens. He preceded her in death on October 30, 1991. Violet worked for the former Bank of Athens for...

Mary L. Ruplinger

Mary L. Ruplinger

Jul 9, 2006

Mary L. Ruplinger 49, 7203 Woodsmoke Road, Wausau died Sunday, July 9, 2006 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, as a result of traffic accident. She was born December 26, 1956 in Wausau, daughter of James and Lillian (Skrzypcak) Burish. On May 3, 1986 she married Dean Ruplinger at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He survives. Mary was a teacher's aide...

Helen A. Schlaefer

Helen A. Schlaefer

Jul 7, 2006

Helen A. Schlaefer 89, Wausau, died Friday July 7, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born March 26, 1917 in Wausau, daughter of the late Gustave and Anna (Schroeder) Ziebell. She was a graduate of Wausau Senior High School. On August 18, 1938, she married John B. Schlaefer in Waukon, Ill. He preceded her in death. Helen was a...

Cecelia J. Welbes

Cecelia J. Welbes

Jul 5, 2006

Cecelia J. Welbes 92, 6605 Bungaloo Road, Athens, died Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at Memorial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Medford under Hope Hospice Care. She was born December 29, 1913 in Athens, daughter of the late Andrew and Eleanor (Grintjes) Vogl. On December 28, 1946 she married George Welbes at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He preceded her in death...

Adam D. Mortenson

Adam D. Mortenson

Jul 4, 2006

Adam D. Mortenson 23, town of Easton, died Tuesday, July 4, 2006 from injuries sustained in a traffic accident. He was born August 2, 1982 in Wausau, son of Clark and Barbara (Malitz) Mortenson. He was currently employed with Best-1 Plumbing and Heating Inc., Schofield. Among his many interests, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, paintball, snowmobiling, riding ATV's, working on cars...

Rev. Fred A. Kulovits

Rev. Fred A. Kulovits

Jul 3, 2006

Rev. Fred A. Kulovits "Father Fred" 76, Wausau, was born to eternal life, Monday July 3, 2006 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, where he was rehabilitating after recent heart bypass surgery. He was born August 12, 1929 in Chicago, son of the late Fred and Theresa (Ertler) Kulovits. Father Kulovits was ordained to the priesthood on May 9, 1959...

Belle J. Stein

Belle J. Stein

Jul 1, 2006

Belle J. Stein 93, Stevens Point, a former Wausau and Arbor Vitae resident, died Saturday, July 1, 2006, at the Portage County Health Care Center, Stevens Point. She was born July 16, 1912 in Winneconne, daughter of the late Hans and Katherine (Stutzman) Jacobson. On September 2, 1929, she married Gilbert Stein in Waukegan, Ill. He preceded her in death...

James Bonkoski

James Bonkoski

Jun 26, 2006

James "Jim" Bonkoski 95, Wausau, formerly of Marathon, died Monday, June 26, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 7, 1911 in Montello, son of the late Edwin and Anna (Hauck) Bonkoski. On September 6, 1937, he married Irene Seliger at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. Jim...

Elroy H. Stieber

Elroy H. Stieber

Jun 24, 2006

Elroy H. Stieber 82, Wausau, died Saturday, June 24, 2006, at his home, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Prior to his retirement, Elroy had been self employed as a cabinet maker and carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Helen (Morrill) Stieber, Wausau, seven children, Joe (Terry) Stieber, Daniel (Terisa) Stieber, Tom Stieber, Melissa (Scott) Litzer, Rick (Deb)...

Harvey O. Lodholz

Harvey O. Lodholz

Jun 23, 2006

Harvey O. Lodholz 83, Wausau, died Friday, June 23, 2006, at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. He was born January 31, 1923, in the town of Berlin, son of the late Arthur and Martha (Wendorf) Lodholz. On May 19, 1945, he married Laura Voight in the town of Hamburg. She survives. Harvey drove milk truck for Rousch Trucking then had been...

Leo G. Marqui

Leo G. Marqui

Jun 23, 2006

Leo G. Marqui 84, Rib Mountain, died Friday June 23, 2006 at his home. Prior to his retirement, Leo had been employed in the printing trade in Chicago. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the US Navy. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice (Bebeau) Marqui, Rib Mountain, his children, Karen (Stan) Weymer, Glenview, Ill., Thomas (Cecelia) Marqui,...

Raymond C. Gumz

Raymond C. Gumz

Jun 21, 2006

Raymond C. Gumz 87, 3407 Skylark Lane, Wausau, died Wednesday, June 21, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Ray farmed in the town of Wein for over 30 years and also worked in the construction with three local firms, Thomson Abbot Co, Wergin Co. and Boldt Co. Survivors include his wife, Hattie...

Delores L. Baerenwald

Delores L. Baerenwald

Jun 21, 2006

Delores L. Baerenwald 74, Wausau, died Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was a homemaker. Survivors include, one daughter, Jeanette (Mark) Dahm, Tualatin, Ore.; three sons, David (Fiance Marcie LaRocke) Baerenwald, Wausau, Steve (Patty) Baerenwald, Medford and John Baerenwald, Wausau; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and one sister,...

Thomas L. Birkholz

Thomas L. Birkholz

Jun 20, 2006

Thomas L. "Tom" Birkholz 71, 1806 Stark Street, Wausau, died Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 21, 1934 in Wausau, son of the late Walter and Hildred (Hannousek) Birkholz. On August 24, 1963 he married Anne Jakubowski at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Tom worked at Marathon Electric Corp. for more than...

Lloyd William Sala

Lloyd William Sala

Jun 19, 2006

Lloyd W. Sala 73, Wausau, died Monday, June 19, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 17, 1932 in Wausau, son of the late Myron and Arlene (Melang) Sala. On February 11, 1956, he married Patricia Bretl at Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. She preceded him in death on January 6, 2004. He served in...

Angeline Phylis Lemmer

Angeline Phylis Lemmer

Jun 19, 2006

Angeline Phylis Lemmer Angeline Phylis Lemmer, 67, of Wausau died Monday, June 19, 2006 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Angie was born May 12, 1939 to the late Leo and Angeline Sczygelski in the town of Scott. She married Ronald Lemmer (who survives) on April 25, 1959 in Marathon City. She was always smiling, friendly, and welcoming. She...

Owen John Bailey

Owen John Bailey

Jun 16, 2006

Owen John Bailey, 84, Wausau, died peacefully at home on June 16, 2006, after an extended illness. He was born March 25, 1922 in Shovel Lake, Minn. to Thomas and Ella (Lewis) Bailey. He married Sharon Dudley, Dec. 31, 1964; Sisseton, So. Dak. He was a retired Social Studies teacher from Wausau Public Schools. He taught at Horace Mann and...

Elroy E. Goetsch

Elroy E. Goetsch

Jun 16, 2006

Elroy E. Goetsch 94, Wausau, died Friday June 16, 2006 at his home. He was born March 12, 1912 in Wausau, son of the late Otto C. and Bertha (Luedtke) Goetsch. On October 17, 1936 he married Ruth Goodermote in Memoninee, Michigan. She preceded him in death in 1998. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a painter. Survivors...

Richard A. Devore

Richard A. Devore

Jun 16, 2006

Richard A. "Rick" DeVore 39, 5414 Schmultzer St., Apt #5 Schofield, died Friday, June 16, 2006 at his home. Rick worked for Goodwill Industry in Weston. Survivors include his wife Tammy DeVore, Schofield, one son, Brandon DeVore, Newton, Iowa, his mother Shirley (Gary) Erickson, Altoon, Iowa, his father, Ivan (Linda) DeVore, Newton, Iowa, one brother Monte DeVore, Oakdale, Iowa along...

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