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.

Rodney E. Luedtke

Rodney E. Luedtke

Feb 24, 2019

Rodney E. Luedtke, 87, Wausau passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born August 9, 1931 in the town of Berlin, son of the late Edward and Della (Utech) Luedtke.  On September 5, 1959 he married Elizabeth Egner at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau.  She survives.

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Patricia A. (Englebert)  Albers

Patricia A. (Englebert) Albers

Feb 21, 2019

Patricia A. Albers, 72, Wausau died Thursday, February 21, 2019 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston.

She was born March 24, 1946 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Willard and Violet (Hendricks) Englebert.  On October 26, 1968 she married Jerome “Jerry” Albers in Green...

Lydia C. (Hemmrich)  Ahrens

Lydia C. (Hemmrich) Ahrens

Feb 17, 2019

Lydia C. Ahrens, 92, Wausau passed away peacefully, Sunday, February 17, 2019 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Nursing Home, Wausau.

She was born May 4, 1926 in Marathon, daughter of the late Henry and Henrietta (Gresens) Hemmrich.   On October 27, 1945 she married Elmer Ahrens at St. Matthew...

Dorothy B. Lang

Dorothy B. Lang

Feb 17, 2019

Dorothy B. Lang, 95, Wausau, died Sunday, February 17, 2019 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wellington Place, Wausau.

She was born August 26, 1923 in the village of Maine, daughter of the late Alois and Olga (Schwartz) Busko.  On September 1, 1942 she married Fredolin Lang at St. Mary Catholic Church,...

Paula A. Wopp

Paula A. Wopp

Feb 13, 2019

Paula A. Wopp, 38, Kronenwetter, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, February 13, 2019.

She was born February 10, 1981 in Wausau.  Paula graduated from Wausau East High School.  Her greatest passion was for nature and animals of all kinds, with a special love for horses and unicorns.  That love of animals inspired her to volunteer at the Marathon County...

Raymond "Rudy" Joseph Gorski

Raymond "Rudy" Joseph Gorski

Feb 12, 2019

Raymond "Rudy" Gorski (1927 - 2019)

Raymond "Rudy" Gorski, 91, joined his loving wife Georgiana on Wednesday, February 12, 2019.

Raymond was the first child of the late Peter and Mary (Cherek) Gorski born on November 22, 1927 in Milwaukee, WI. At the age of two, he and his family moved to Bevent, WI. His...

Ruth F. (Giese)  Ziegel

Ruth F. (Giese) Ziegel

Feb 11, 2019

Ruth F. Ziegel, 84, of Wausau passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, after a short illness, on Monday, February 11, 2019, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She was born November 29, 1934, in the town of Frankfort, daughter of the late August and Albina (Loskot) Giese.  On September 6,...

Neal L. Werner

Neal L. Werner

Feb 10, 2019

Neal L. Werner, 77, Edgar, died Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Marshfield Medical Center.

He was born March 24, 1941 in Town of Wien, son of the late Louis and Nora (Fredricks) Werner.  On June 30, 1962 he married Donna Ott at St. John Lutheran Church, Town of Wien.  She survives.

He worked as a...

Christie F. Bloom

Christie F. Bloom

Feb 9, 2019

Christie F. Bloom, 86, Marathon passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 9, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

He was born September 14, 1932 in Wausau, son of the late Harvey Bloom and Henrietta (Voelkman) Volm.  On May 16, 1956 he married Geraldine Lemanski...

Leon T. Grendzinski

Leon T. Grendzinski

Feb 8, 2019

Leon T. Grendzinski, 91, of Wausau was called to heavenly rest on Friday, February 8th, 2019 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services and surrounded by his loving family.

He was born November 9th, 1927 in Thorp, son of the late Alex and Jennie (Losiewicz) Grendzinski.  On November 4th, 1953 he...

Daniel Edwin Rucinski

Daniel Edwin Rucinski

Feb 3, 2019

We are now celebrating God calling home his son Daniel Edwin Rucinski on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the age of 88.  His family shared his final struggles with Alzheimer’s-dementia and a series of strokes and their effects on his body.  He was born October 26, 1930 to the late Joseph and Lucille (Abitz) Rucinski.

Dan served...

Arlene Kluever

Arlene Kluever

Jan 30, 2019

Arlene Kluever passed away peacefully on January 30th, 2019 surrounded by the love of her family.

Arlene was born March 3, 1936 in Wausau to Anthony and Adeline Borski.  In her junior year of high school she met the love of her life, Roger.  She graduated from Wausau High in 1954, after graduation she worked at WI...

Shirley May (Stark)  Witucki

Shirley May (Stark) Witucki

Jan 28, 2019

Shirley M. Witucki, 84, died Monday, January 28, 2019 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau.

She was born November 17, 1934 in Town of Day, daughter of the late Matthew and Susie (Marty) Stark.  On June 20, 1956 she married Walter Witucki in Edgar.  He preceded her in death...

James G. Burish

James G. Burish

Jan 28, 2019

James G. Burish, 88, Marathon, died Monday, January 28, 2019 at Ascension Saint Clare's Hospital.

He was born July 18, 1930, in Francis Creek, Wisconsin, son of the late Edward and Leora (Jost) Burish. He married Lillian Skrzypcak on August 6, 1955 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Town of Cassel. She survives him.

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Courtney J. Larsen-Blarek

Courtney J. Larsen-Blarek

Jan 26, 2019

Courtney J. Larsen-Blarek, 39, Wausau passed away peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, after a three year battle with Aplastic Anemia.

She was born November 26, 1979 in Wausau, daughter of James (Rita) Blarek, Hatley and Carol (Budnik) Bublitz, Wausau.

For many years Courtney worked in the housekeeping department at the Plaza Hotel and Suites, Wausau....

Marian E. (Olson)  Stiel

Marian E. (Olson) Stiel

Jan 24, 2019

Marian E. Stiel, 90, Wausau, died Thursday, January 24, 2019 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau.

She was born November 21, 1928 in Chelsea, to the late Bernard and Hildegard (Meyer) Olson.  On September 6, 1946 she married Sylvester Stiel at St. John Catholic Church in Rib Lake.  He preceded her in death on April 9,...

Gary Richard Stengl

Gary Richard Stengl

Jan 23, 2019

Gary R. Stengl, 72, Wausau, died Wednesday, January 23, 2019 in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico.

He was born June 24, 1946 in Marshfield, the son of Jack and Dorothy Stengl.  On April 16, 1966, he married Carol Bandle at St. John Lutheran Church-High Steeple, town of Wien.  She survives.

Gary graduated from Stratford High School in...

Lloyd M. Krautkramer

Lloyd M. Krautkramer

Jan 23, 2019

Lloyd M. Krautkramer, 61, Marathon died Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born October 5, 1957 in Wausau, son of the late Sylvester and Marian (Gau) Krautkramer.  On July 30, 1983 he married Carrie Kostroski at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marathon.  She survives.

Early in his career, Lloyd drove school bus...

Robert Allen Fritz

Robert Allen Fritz

Jan 22, 2019

Robert A. Fritz, 69, Lublin, WI died Tuesday, January 22, 2019 surrounded by his family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born January 1, 1950 in Greenville, Ohio, son of the late Virgil and Malinda (Henninger) Fritz.

Robert was a veteran of the United States Army and served two tours in Vietnam.  He retired from...

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