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.
Lois "Lucy" A. Ugoretz
May 3, 2019
Lois A. “Lucy” Ugoretz, 75, Wausau, died Friday, May 3, 2019 at Mountain Terrace Assisted Living under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born September 8, 1943 to the late Lawrence and Anna (Hondorf) Hoeft. On December 7, 1963 she married James Ugoretz at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Marathon. He preceded...
Wayne W. Schepp
May 2, 2019
Wayne W. Schepp, 72, Schofield died Thursday, May 2, 2019 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home.
He was born December 25, 1946 in Wausau, son of the late Wilbert and Florence (Kolter) Schepp. On September 21, 1986 he married Patricia “Pat” Weaver in Wausau. She survives.
Wayne...
Ruth M. Schultz
Apr 30, 2019
It is with much sadness our family announces the death of Ruth Margaret Kieffer Schultz, 98, in Wausau, on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. “Aunt Ruth” was a sweet, gentle yet powerful spirit in the lives of her nieces, nephews and dear friends. Her quiet private support of Wausau and regional activities and programs was her understated way of making...
Charlotte A. (Sippl) Eberhardy
Apr 28, 2019
Charlotte A. Eberhardy, 91, Weston passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Rennes Rehab, Weston.
She was born August 24, 1927 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edward and Leona (Denfeld) Sippl. On August 24, 1949 she married Norbert Eberhardy at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. He preceded her in death on December 5, 2011....
Robert "Bobbie" H. Richey-Novitzke
Apr 26, 2019
Robert, “Bobbie” H. Richey-Novitzke, 69, Wausau, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019 at the Veterans Hospice Care in Tomah, WI.
Robert was born on September 17, 1949. He was raised by Alex and Irene (Richey) Novitzke.
Robert was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served in the Vietnam War. He was...
Gerald "Jerry" Fox
Apr 24, 2019
Gerald “Jerry” Fox, 81, Wausau, died Wednesday April 24, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born March 22, 1938, at Half Moon Lake, Mosinee, son of the late Richard and Anna (Linder) Fox. On October 26, 1957, he married Susan Bell at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives.
For nine years, he served...
Myron C. Golembiewski
Apr 22, 2019
Myron C. Golembiewski, 81, Kronenwetter passed away April 22, 2019 at Tender Reflections while under the care of Interim Hospice.
Myron was born November 14, 1937, son of the late Joseph and Theresa Golembiewski in Stevens Point. He married Patricia Zyduck on September 27, 1958. She survives.
Myron served his community on both Marathon County...
Thomas "Tom" C. Vick
Apr 21, 2019
Thomas “Tom” C. Vick, 87, died Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born May 12, 1931 in Milwaukee, son of the late Elroy and Genevieve (Saucdy) Vick. In 1982, he married Adeline (Kessler) Pakonen at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives.
Tom served his country in the United States Air...
Valeria "Val" Josephine (Kujawa) Turnmire
Apr 20, 2019
Valeria J. “Val” Turnmire, 100, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
She was born March 26, 1919 in Wausau, daughter of the late Jacob and Anna (Gabor) Kujawa. On April 20, 1940, she married Durwood Van Sleet, he preceded her in death on June 12, 1971. On February 15,...
Jack L. Ortman
Apr 18, 2019
Jack L. Ortman, 80, Athens died Thursday, April 18, 2019 as the result of an automobile accident.
He was born November 23, 1938 in Indiana, son of the late Robert and Wilma (Connor) Ortman. On June 13, 1964 he married Barbara Hargraves at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Milan. She survives.
For more than 40 years Jack...
Tatiana S. Ewenko
Apr 16, 2019
Tatiana S. Ewenko, 93, died Tuesday, April 16, 2019 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Oak Heights, Kronenwetter.
She was born October 9, 1925 in Zapparus, Ukraine daughter of the late Peter and Anna Shapka. While in her early teens during World War II, Tatiana was torn from her family and put...
Rosemary "Gg" (Culver) Burkhamer Cornell
Apr 16, 2019
Rosemary “GG” (Culver) Burkhamer Cornell, 86, Janesville, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 in Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born February 23, 1933 in Janesville, daughter of the late Arthur and Evelyn (Munson) Culver. She married Kenneth Burkhamer Sr. on December 24, 1950 and...
Ernest Steinke
Apr 15, 2019
Ernest Steinke, 86, Minocqua passed away Monday, April 15, 2019 at Howard Young Medical Center in Minocqua.
He was born August 26, 1932 in the Town of Reid, son of the late Robert and Martha (Stoltz) Steinke.
Ernest started working at Rib Mountain Heating and Sheet Metal and later retired from Sheet Metal Contractors of...
Don F. Lutz
Apr 9, 2019
Don F. Lutz, 68, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2019 in Fort Myers, FL where he and his wife Alvie have wintered for the past several years.
Born January 20, 1951 in Stevens Point, WI the son of George A and Margaret Mary “Pat” (Kelly) Lutz, on August 6, 1977 Don married Alvina “Alvie” Starzinski at...
Kathyrn "Kitty" (Stygar) Nauman
Apr 9, 2019
Kathryn “Kitty” Nauman was knocking on Heaven’s door and God opened it on April 9th, 2019.
She was born on March 31, 1929, to Peter and Anna (nee Jones) Stygar in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She married her loving husband Vernon on September 2, 1950. They moved to Wausau where they raised their family, moved to Madison and...
Kathryn "Kitty" (Stygar) Nauman
Apr 9, 2019
Kathryn “Kitty” Nauman was knocking on Heaven’s door and God opened it on April 9th, 2019.
She was born on March 31, 1929, to Peter and Anna (nee Jones) Stygar in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She married her loving husband Vernon on September 2, 1950. They moved to Wausau where they raised their family, moved to Madison and...
Lowell P. Strey
Apr 9, 2019
Lowell P. Strey, 75, Wausau, died Tuesday April 9, 2019 at his home. Lowell was born June 16, 1943 to the late Ervin and Violet (Rusch) Strey, then dairy farmers, in the town of Stettin, WI. He married Joy Kluessendorf of Waukesha on Dec. 21, 1967.
Lowell worked at Imperial Industries from 1983 until finally retiring in...
Robert "Bob" G. Hoffman
Apr 9, 2019
Robert G. “Bob” Hoffman, Wausau passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 9, 2019 under the care of Ministry Hospice at his home. He was born September 19, 1964 in Arizona, son of Jerry and Sally Hoffman, Marathon. In 1988 he married Pamela Betzner. They later divorced. For many years Bob worked at Lintec in Wausau. He had a love for...
Violet L. "Tiny" (Artus) Dvorak
Apr 8, 2019
Violet L. “Tiny” Dvorak, 87, Edgar, died Monday, April 8, 2019 at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born June 14, 1931 in Edgar, daughter of the late William and Magdalena (Fochs) Artus. On February 7, 1959, she married William J. Dvorak at St. John Catholic Church,...
Christopher L. "Chris" Marten
Apr 6, 2019
Christopher L. “Chris” Marten, 50, Town of Berlin, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Mayo Hospital in Rochester, MN.
He was born May 6, 1968 in Wausau, son of Roger and Cecilia Jean (Check) Marten. On June 10, 2000, he married the love of his life, Lori Breheim in...
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