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 J. Walters
Oct 2, 2019
William J. Walters, 75, Eland, died Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at his home under the care of Ascension Home Hospice.
He was born April 28, 1944 in Wausau to the late Arnold and Evelyn (Jachowicz) Walters. On October 2, 1965, he married Audrey Furmanek in Wausau. She survives. For many years, William worked as a section foreman...
Helen Louise (Kummerow) Zumann
Oct 1, 2019
Helen Louise Zumann, 97, Wausau, died Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Our House Senior Living, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born on October 23, 1921 in the Town of Rib Falls to Emil and Olga (Wilde) Kummerow. On February 14, 1940, she married William F. Zumann in Rib Falls. ...
George A. Buchberger
Sep 28, 2019
George A. Buchberger, 84, Wausau, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2019 under the care of Aspirus Palliative Care.
He was born February 17, 1935, son of the late Albert and Florence (Matushak) Buchberger. On May 4, 1957 he married Mary Mohelnitzky at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives.
George was employed by James...
Mary Kay Mccallum
Sep 28, 2019
Mary Kay McCallum, 74, died Saturday, September 28, 2019 under the care of her family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born August 18, 1945 in Wausau, daughter of the late Arnold and Loretta (Ritger) Blume. On January 4, 1969 she married Denny McCallum at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her...
Patricia "Patti" A. (O'Neil) Schultz
Sep 28, 2019
Patricia “Patti” Schultz, 71, Marathon, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Copperleaf Memory Care of Schofield under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Patti was born April 8, 1948 in Wausau to the late Robert and Dorothy (Ziegler) O’Neil. She graduated from Wausau...
Marilyn J. (Wokatsch) Braunel
Sep 28, 2019
Marilyn J. Braunel, 88, Wausau, died Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Aspirus Hospice House.
She was born December 28, 1930 in Wausau, daughter of the late Frank and Ella (Baguhn) Wokatsch. On October 14, 1950, she married Merlyn E. Braunel at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on March 11, 1993.
Marilyn...
Daisy W. Cortright
Sep 27, 2019
Daisy W. Cortright, 97, passed away September 27, 2019 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
She was born September 11, 1922 in Croydon, England, the only child of William and Dorothy (Neale) Wales.
Daisy was serving with the UK National Fire Service during WWII when on October 12, 1942 she met Henry Cortright who was stationed...
Glenn Roger Urban
Sep 26, 2019
Glenn R. Urban, 80 years old, went to be with the Lord on September 26, 2019 after a sudden heart attack. Glenn was born on June 20, 1939 to the late Dusan and Anne Urban in Chicago, IL. He graduated high school in 1957 from Franklin Township High School, IN. He pursued further education in New York for Friden,...
Violet M. Cherek
Sep 26, 2019
Violet M. Cherek, 81, Wausau, died Thursday September 26, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born July 5, 1938 in Wausau, daughter of the late Anton Pestka and Dora (Czech) Pozorski. Violet attended St. Michael Grade School and graduated from Newman High School. On May 24, 1958, she married Daniel E. Cherek at St. Ladislaus Catholic...
Tracy Grzywacz
Sep 25, 2019
Tracy Grzywacz, 53, Merrill passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born November 7, 1965 in Oconomowoc, daughter of Gloria (Jackson) Lukens, Waupaca and Lee Lukens. Tracy married John Grzywacz in Wausau on December 27, 1992. He survives.
Tracy worked at Kolbe and Kolbe during her younger years. Once she...
Arthur A. Wisnewski
Sep 25, 2019
Arthur A. Wisnewski, 56, died Wednesday September 25, 2019.
He was born September 3, 1963, in Wausau, son of the late Arthur W. and Bernice (Spychalla) Wisnewski. Art grew up on the family farm in Edgar and graduated from Edgar High School. He was a veteran of the US Navy.
Through the years, Art had...
Marvin H. Knoeck
Sep 23, 2019
Marvin H. Knoeck, 91, Wausau, died Monday September 23, 2019 at Pride TLC, Weston, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born October 27, 1927 son of the late John and Mayme (Linder) Knoeck, near Marathon City and attended grade school and high school in Marathon. On May 24, 1950, he married...
Allen Roy Syring
Sep 22, 2019
Allen “Butch” R. Syring, 69, Wausau, died Sunday, September 22, 2019.
He was born September 22, 1950 in Wausau, son of the late Richard and Genevieve (Wimmer) Syring. On June 7, 1975, he married Paulette Klimek at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives.
Allen was a veteran of the United States Marines and a...
Lorraine E. Mroczenski
Sep 21, 2019
Lorraine E. Mroczenski, 91, died Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Dycora Health and Living Community, Abbotsford, with her daughter by her side.
Lorraine enjoyed volunteering at the Athens Library, sewing, crocheting and leaving instructional hand-written notes on everything.
She was born July 4, 1928 in town of Halsey, daughter of the late Raymond and Anna...
Leroy L. "Booty" Kolpacki
Sep 19, 2019
LeRoy L. "Booty" Kolpacki, 80, died peacefully on September 19, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a short battle with lung cancer.
He was born February 27, 1939, son of the late Stanley and Rosalie (Lapinski) Kolpacki. He married Joan Adams on June 21, 1958.
LeRoy served his country in the United States Marines. He...
Murill "Jake" Edward Dahm
Sep 14, 2019
Murill “Jake” Edward Dahm, 94, Wausau, died Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Applegate Terrace, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born January 29, 1925 in Wausau, son of the late Walter and Lydia (Volkman) Dahm. On May 10, 1947, he married Eleanor Wesolowski at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. This...
Edward E. Kralcik
Sep 13, 2019
Edward E. Kralcik, 93, died Friday, September 13, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital..
He was born at Cherokee on August 4, 1926, son of John and Veronica (Hurak) Kralcik.
He attended public school at Cherokee and Dixon School, town of Johnson and was a graduate of Abbotsford High School.
On August 16, 1947,...
Edward Frank Vondrasek
Sep 12, 2019
Edward Frank “Ed” Vondrasek, 89, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019, under the care of Heartland Hospice Care and Mount View Care Center, Wausau.
Ed was born on September 9, 1930 in Marathon to the late Joseph and Sophie (Sykora) Vondrasek. Ed married the love of his life, June Busko, October 1, 1949 at Holy Name...
Iris S. (Westfall) Schreiner
Sep 12, 2019
Iris S. Schreiner, 89, Athens, died Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Palliative Care. Iris was born to the late Andrew and Sophia (Greiner) Westfall in the township of Halsey. She married Frank Schreiner on January 29, 1949 in Athens. Together they owned and operated their family farm for many years. He preceded her in death on...
Gary C. Framke
Sep 10, 2019
Gary C. Framke, 73, Edgar, died Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born August 11, 1946 in Wausau, son of the late Carl and Phyllis (Salefske) Framke. On August 24, 1973, he married Debra Waniger at the Ebenezer United Church of Christ, town of Cleveland. She survives.
Gary was a veteran...
