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.
John Werner
May 5, 2020
John Werner, 99, Marathon, passed from this life on Tuesday May 5, 2020, at the Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born January 28, 1921, in Marathon, son of the late Andrew and Frances (Wunder) Werner. John was a dedicated, lifelong member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Halder and farmed in the town of Emmet for many...
John P. Blaskowski
May 4, 2020
John Peter Blaskowski, Husband, Father, Grandfather, brother and friend died May 4th, 2020. His parents, John and Theresa welcomed the birth of their son John on January 18, 1933, in Wausau. At the age of two, they moved to the Town of Maine to farm. John and his siblings and his life-long friend Elroy Ruechel attended Pleasant View, a...
Walter "Bud" Guralski
May 3, 2020
Walter P. (Bud) Guralski, 83, Athens, died Sunday May 3, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born April 29, 1937, in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Walter Sr. and Clara (Wojciechowski) Guralski. On May 30, 1959, he married the love of his life Gertrude Schug at St. Anthony Catholic Church....
Celia B. Riehle
May 2, 2020
Celia B. Riehle, 85, Athens, died peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2020 while under the care of Interim Hospice at Azura Memory Care, Wausau.
She was born on April 13, 1935 in Athens, daughter of the late Bernard and Mildred (Jacobitz) Riehle.
For over 30 years, she worked as an actuary for Employers Insurance Company,...
Ronald "Ron" R. Schulz
Apr 29, 2020
Ronald “Ron” R. Schulz, 81, Rib Mountain, died Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born December 24, 1938, in the Town of Rib Falls, son of the late Edwin and Leona (Brunner) Schulz. On July 20, 1968, he married Diane Ohde at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau. She survives.
Ron was a...
Kenneth Bukowski
Apr 28, 2020
Kenneth Donald Bukowski, 82, Birnamwood, died on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born on November 15, 1937, the youngest son of late Michael John and Victoria (Buska) Bukowski.
Kenneth graduated from D.C. Everest High School in Schofield in 1957, going on to earn an Art Education degree from the University...
Diane Bartell
Apr 27, 2020
Diane Bartell, 87, was received into the open waiting arms of the Lord at 10:02 p.m. Monday April 27, 2020. She came into this world the same way she left—laughing and singing, laughing and singing.
She was born December 2, 1932, in the small town of Tipp City, Ohio, graduated from high school and attended college where...
Jane M. Rosentreter
Apr 25, 2020
Jane M. Rosentreter, 69, died Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 22, 1950 in Wausau, daughter of the late Donald and Rosemary (Nelson) Rempke. On February 21, 1970, she married Daryll Rosentreter at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. Jane worked as a nurse in the oncology department at Aspirus for over 30 years....
Kenneth J. Heldt
Apr 24, 2020
Kenneth “Ken” J. Heldt, 72, Wausau, died Friday, April 24, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born June 9, 1947 in Antigo, son of the late Reinhold and Esther (Lotzer) Heldt.
Ken attended school in both Phlox and Athens. He farmed with his parents until their retirement, and Ken went to work for Wausau...
Valeria Anna (Steidinger) Baumann
Apr 21, 2020
Valeria A. Baumann, 94, Wausau, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born December 28, 1925 in Rib Falls, daughter of the late Herman and Anna (Crochiere) Steidinger. On May 29, 1948, she married Gordon...
Antoinette "Toni" M. (Kurtzweil) Lang
Apr 19, 2020
Antoinette “Toni” M. Lang, 78, Marathon, died peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Pride TLC in Weston.
She was the youngest of seven children, born November 8, 1941 at Wausau Hospital, the daughter of the late Rupert Sr. and Annette (Cepuder) Kurtzweil. She grew up on the family farm in the Town of Emmet and graduated...
Clemens J. Murkowski
Apr 19, 2020
Clemens J. Murkowski, 81, Athens passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at the Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield.
He was born May 22, 1938 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Harry and Balbena (Felzkowski) Murkowski.
For many years Clemens was a dairy farmer in the town of Rietbrock. After farming he went to...
Joyce (Dahlke) Siewert
Apr 16, 2020
Joyce Siewert passed away on April 16, 2020 under the care of the Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services while staying at the Rennes assisted living facility in Weston.
She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Susan (Fochs) Dahlke born on June 8, 1929 with her twin brother Jerome. She married Jim Siewert on October...
Cherie L. (Mason) Zindorf
Apr 15, 2020
Cherie L. Zindorf, 81, Wausau passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born December 21, 1938 in Elroy, WI daughter of the late Robert and Carol (Collins) Mason. Cherie was married to Gary E. Zindorf Sr. for many years and they later divorced.
Cherie worked at K-Mart in Portage...
George Alafouzos
Apr 14, 2020
George Alafouzos, 80, Wausau, WI passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston after a long history with heart disease. He was born March 1, 1940 in Athens, Greece, son of Demetrius and Marina Georgacas. George immigrated to the US (Grand Forks, North Dakota) from Athens, Greece in 1954. He started 9th grade in the...
John "Jack" F. Kutil
Apr 14, 2020
John “Jack” F Kutil, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.
He was born August 17, 1933 in Wausau, son of the late John G and Antoinette (Bandock) Kutil. On January 27, 1954 he married Shirley Sanders. She survives.
Jack was a business owner in the Wausau...
Jean A. Seymour
Apr 13, 2020
Jean A. Seymour, 82, Wausau, died Monday April 13, 2020 at Wellington Place, Rib Mountain under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born April 4, 1938, in Wausau, daughter of the late Erwin and Irene Wiensch. On August 19, 1957, she married William Seymour. He survives.
She graduated from Wausau...
Delwin H. Hoffman
Apr 10, 2020
Delwin H. Hoffman went to his Heavenly Home on Friday, April 10, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born April 24, 1932 in Brantwood, son of the late Joe and Bernice (Scheller) Hoffman. He graduated from Tripoli High School. In 1960 he married Phyllis Komula, they had three children and later divorced. On May 26, 1984...
Barbara E. Fletcher
Apr 9, 2020
Barbara Ellen Fletcher, 78, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Barb was born on February 3, 1942 in Wausau, daughter of the late Lyle and Verna (Stark) Fletcher. Barb was a 1960 graduate of Wausau High School, and was employed after graduation at Employers Mutual of Wausau. In September...
Lawrence "Butch" Schueller
Apr 9, 2020
Lawrence John "Butch" Schueller, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on April 9, 2020 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services and his loving family.
He was born November 28, 1943 in Edgar, son of the late Louis and Clara (Braun) Schueller. On August 8, 1964, he married Sandra Butalla.
Graduating...
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