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.
Clarence E. Schreiner
Dec 15, 2020
Clarence “Hunce” Schreiner was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Marshfield Hospital at the age of 81.
Hunce was born July 30, 1939 in the town of Bern to the late Rudolph and Helen (Weiler) Schreiner. He was united in marriage to Nancy Gebert on October 12, 1957 at Sacred Heart Catholic...
Richard "Dick" M. Ziemke
Dec 15, 2020
Richard “Dick” “Slim” M. Ziemke, 74, Stevens Point, formerly of Wausau passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at North Ridge Assisted Living Facility, Stevens Point.
He was born December 20, 1945 in Medford, son of the late Ernest Ziemke and Ann (Kretschmer) Bolz.
For many years Dick worked at numerous dairy farms around...
Michael "Mike" Wynne Burlingame
Dec 15, 2020
Michael “Mike” W. Burlingame, 79, Kronenwetter, went home to God Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a brave battle with cancer.
He was born January 11, 1941 in Milwaukee, son of the late Wynne and Mary (Ranzau) Burlingame. On July 28, 1962, he married Myrtes Thimm in Milwaukee beginning their partnership in life and...
Perry Earl Lodholz
Dec 12, 2020
Perry E. Lodholz, 63, Weston, died Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital from complications with Covid 19, with his wife by his side holding his hand.
He was born July 16, 1957 in Wausau, son of the late Earl and Jean (Porath) Lodholz. Perry was a graduate of DC Everest High School. On July 22,...
Adele Blair
Dec 12, 2020
Adele Blair, 87, died Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center.
She was born October 28, 1933 in Ledgewood, New Jersey, daughter of the late Arthur and Wilhelmina (Worth) Steeber. On August 21, 1954 she married Harry Blair in New Jersey.
Adele worked as a secretary for Sunnyvale Manor and the County Social Services...
Rosalie M. (Delikowski) Schultz
Dec 11, 2020
Rosalie M. Schultz
Rosalie M. Schultz (Miss Rosie), 81, of Wausau passed away Friday, December 11, 2020, from a strong battle with COVID-19 and Cancer.
Rosalie was born in Birnamwood on March 21, 1939, to Leo and Anastasia (Sherfinski) Delikowski. She graduated from East High School in 1957 and received an associate's degree in Early...
Billy N. Stoltz
Dec 8, 2020
Billy Stoltz, 83, Schofield, died Tuesday December 8, 2020 at North Central Health Care Center under the care of Ascension Hospice.
He was born December 4, 1937 in Wausau, son of the late Peter and Helen (Mieska) Stoltz. On October 10, 1970, he married Betty Bradfish at St. Mark Catholic Church, Rothschild. She survives.
Billy...
Henry J. Frodl
Dec 7, 2020
Wausau- Henry J. Frodl, 87, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, while under the care of Interim Hospice on Monday, December 7, 2020.
He was born June 18, 1933 in Stratford, to Henry F. and Clara (Nikolai) Frodl Sr. In 1935, he survived the Black Fever, which took the lives of two...
Rita I. Madden
Dec 6, 2020
Rita Irene Madden was born in Marathon, WI to John and Theresa (Schuster) Deininger. She was preceded in death by her husband, James D. Madden and her brothers: Sylvester, Alwin and Charles Deininger. Rita is survived by her brother Thomas Deininger and her cherished sisters-in-law: Janice Deininger, Marlene Deininger, Dona Deininger and Anita Deininger. Rita leaves behind six children:...
James "Jake" A. Rogaczewski
Dec 6, 2020
James “Jake” Anthony Rogaczewski, 90, died Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Aspirus Care and Rehab, Medford.
He was born October 26, 1930 in Milwaukee, son of the late Edmund and Regina (Grzegorski) Rogaczewski. After graduating from Milwaukee Tech High School, he worked at Allen Bradley. In 1951 he was drafted for the Korean conflict. Upon his honorable...
Darlo M. (Graveen) Akey
Dec 6, 2020
Darlo Mae Akey, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 6, 2020, at her home in Weston, Wisconsin.
She was born August 26, 1940, in Wausau, Wisconsin to the late Arthur and Arline (Hickman) Graveen. She was a 1959 graduate of Wausau High School. On October 29, 1960 she married John J. Akey of Wausau, WI. They...
Lisa (Weisenberger) Mcgraw
Dec 2, 2020
Weston- Lisa McGraw-Weisenberger, 56, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Marshfield Hospital in Marshfield. Lisa was born February 9, 1964 in Wausau to William and Beverly Weisenberger. Lisa was a cosmetologist for nearly 20 years, where she loved to help women feel beautiful. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and most of all spending time with her family. Survivors include...
Michael A. Mcgivern
Dec 2, 2020
Michael A. McGivern, 82, Wausau, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday December 2, 2020 at Rennes Health and Rehab, Weston.
He was born November 10, 1938, in Stratford, son of the late Andrew and Julia (Drewek) McGivern. On December 3, 1955 he married the love of his life, Diana “Jane” Mitchell at St. Raphael Cathedral,...
Edna Ida (Kurth) Roble
Dec 2, 2020
Edna I. Roble, 97, Wausau, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Cedar Ridge, Weston.
She was born on February 4, 1923 in Ringle, WI, daughter of the late August and Josephine (Habeck) Kurth. On November 7, 1942, she married Benedict Roble in Wausau. He preceded her in death in May of 1996.
Among...
Delphine M. (Wilde) Klockziem
Dec 1, 2020
Delphine M. Klockziem, 83, Athens, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 while surrounded by her family, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born June 30, 1937 in Wausau, daughter of the late Kermit and Esther (Seehafer) Wilde. In her younger years, she worked for the Marathon Rubber...
Scott M. Plamann
Dec 1, 2020
Scott M. Plamann, 52, Kronenwetter, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born December 31, 1967 in Appleton, son of the late Kay and Nancy (Wardijan) Plamann. On December 28, 1992 he married Libertad “Libby” Canton. She survives.
Scott worked at Shopko in Wausau for many years, Eastbay, and together...
Reverend Joseph L. Kleinheinz
Nov 30, 2020
Reverend Joseph L. (Lawrence) Kleinheinz
December 15, 1928 – November 30, 2020
Reverend Joseph Kleinheinz, (Father Joe), a Wausau native, died peacefully on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Superior Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Father Joe was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on December 15, 1928, son of the late Joseph A. and Mary (Moseler)...
Rita V. (Grummel) Helding
Nov 30, 2020
Rita Victoria Helding, 84, Weston and formerly of Rib Falls and Edgar, passed away peacefully at her home on November 30, 2020 under the care of her five loving daughters and Interim Hospice.
Rita was born to Walter and Clara (Jacob) Grummel in Chicago, Illinois, the youngest of seven children. She married Tim Helding on June 28,...
Diane M. (Trzebiatowski) Heinz
Nov 30, 2020
Diane M. Heinz, 57, Ringle, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at home Monday November 30, 2020.
She was born July 20, 1963 in Wausau, daughter of Maryann (Jagler) Trzebiatowski, Pike Lake and the late Chester Trzebiatowski. On November 11, 1989 she was united in marriage to Jeff Heinz at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. He survives.
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