Our Obituaries
Ronald C. Wiese
March 18, 1959 - May 19, 2013
Ronald C. "Ron" Wiese, 54, Edgar died Sunday, May 19, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home. He was born March 18, 1959 in Grafton, North Dakota, son of the late Harold and Evelyn (Lilico) Wiese. On May 26, 1979 he married Barb Hytry at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder. Ron worked at Stratford Homes and also at SNE, Mosinee. Some of his favorite...
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Clarence C. Wenzel
July 9, 1926 - May 19, 2013
Clarence C. Wenzel, age 86, Wausau, died Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Benedictine Living Community, formerly Marywood Center, Wausau. He was born July 9, 1926 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Anton and Angeline (Putkamer) Wenzel. On October 23, 1948 he married Dorothy Bychinski at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on December 9, 2012. Clarence retired as...
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Elwood C. Mason
June 30, 1940 - May 18, 2013
Elwood C. Mason Jr., 72, of Marathon, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. He was born June 30, 1940 in Wausau to the late Elwood Sr. and Germaine (Knoeck) Mason. He married Caroline Lepak on January 23, 1965. Elwood worked as a deputy for the Marathon County Sheriff's Department for 27 years. For 15 of those years he was a Lieutenant in...
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Harvey S. Stauffer
January 9, 1932 - May 18, 2013
Harvey S. Stauffer, age 81, of Athens, went home to be with the Lord on May 17, 2013. He was a retired carpenter and also repaired automatic transmissions in years past. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jeanetta. Also his his children, Clifton L. Stauffer, husband of the late Bonnie, Heidi A. Zimmerman, wife of Joseph Zimmerman, Wanda K. Stauffer, Greta J. Stauffer, and Jenifer J....
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Cornelia R. Biggar
May 17, 2013 - May 17, 2013
Cornelia Ruth Biggar, age 59, died May 11, 2013 after a long journey with cancer and a longer journey through an amazing life. She was the loving partner of Jon Roehrdanz, stepmother to Dan Martinson (Lynelle), sister to Hamilton Fisk Biggar iii (Terry) and Jeffrey McCrea Biggar (Margie), sister-in-law to Brian and Karen Roehrdanz, Scott and Renee Roehrdanz, Susan Prewitt and numerous nieces and...
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Arlene B. Manowski
August 18, 1925 - May 14, 2013
Arlene B. Manowski 87, Wausau, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 18, 1925 in Marathon City, daughter of the late Frank and Erna (Buchberger) Gassner. On November 27, 1948, she married Leonard Manowski at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death on November 10, 2004. Arlene worked for Marathon Electric, then worked as a technician...
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Dominic A. Marzynski
November 28, 1922 - May 13, 2013
Dominic A. Marzynski, 90, the town of Cassel, died Monday May 13, 2013, at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born November 28, 1922, in the town of Cassel, son of the late John Sr. and Sophie (Joswiak) Marzynski. On August 30, 1947, he married Dolores Wadinski at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. She preceded him in death February 16, 1991. ...
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Brian K. Schanandore
July 30, 1969 - May 13, 2013
Brian K. Schanandore, 43, Wausau died Monday, May 13, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born July 30, 1969 in Chicago, son of Margaret Wayka, Wausau. He is a decendent of the Menominee Nation. On April 27, 2013 he married Rochelle Ferguson in Wausau. She survives. Survivors include his wife,...
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Dorie Sturm
August 25, 1923 - May 12, 2013
Dorie Sturm, 89, formerly of Wausau, died Sunday May 12, 2013 in Madison. She was born August 25, 1923, in Kennan, daughter of the late Hugo and Marie (Yauch) Kandutsch. On May 7, 1946, she married Richard "Dick" Sturm at the former St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death November 19, 2008. Prior to her retirement, Dorie had been employed at 3M Corporation and Wausau Homes...
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Mary G. Michlig
August 13, 1916 - May 12, 2013
Mary G. Michlig, 96, Edgar, died Sunday, May 12, 2013 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at the home of her son Ron, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Augsut 13, 1916 in Wausau, daughter of the late Valentine "William" and Magdalene (Lemanski) Feltz. On June 18, 1935 she married Arthur Michlig at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. He preceded her in death on...
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Mark Jerome Wisnewski
April 25, 1936 - May 10, 2013
Mark Jerome Wisnewski, age 77, Athens, died Friday, May 10, 2013 at his home peacefully and surrounded by family. Mark was born on his family's farm in Poniatowski on April 25, 1936, the eighth child of twelve to the late John and Josephine (Nowacki) Wisnewski. After a long relationship, he married Carol Hart on December 16, 1988 in Wausau. Mark often said that being with Carol was the best...
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Bill W. Mesenberg
April 7, 1923 - May 9, 2013
Muriel "Bill" Mesenberg April 7, 1923 May 9, 2013 Muriel, or as he was more affectionately known, "Bill" Mesenberg, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2013 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Bill was born April 7, 1923 in Edgar, Wisconsin. He was born to Soloma Mesenberg, and was raised by his grandparents on their family farm. He attended 8 years of...
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John F. Falkowski
December 15, 1922 - May 9, 2013
John J. Falkowski, 90, Rothschild, died Thursday May 9, 2013 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born December 15, 1922, in Hatley, son of the late Anton and Katherine (Olinski) Falkowski. On September 30, 1950, he married Betty Morgan in Wausau. She preceded him in death August 2, 1986. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the US Army and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign...
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Beverly A. Ange
January 22, 1948 - May 5, 2013
Beverly A. Ange, 65, Athens, died Sunday, May 5, 2013 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at the House of Dove, Marshfield. She was born January 22, 1948 in Marshfield, daughter of the late Walter and Norma (Smart) Schillinger. On August 19, 1967 she married Terrill Ange at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Milan. They later divorced. Mom loved gardening and tending to her flower beds. She...
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Mary Lou Hall
May 2, 1937 - May 4, 2013
Mary Lou Hall, 76, Wausau, died Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home.
She was born May 2, 1937 in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Antoinette (Bandoch) Kutil. On April 30, 1957, she married Roland Hall at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau.
Mary Lou worked for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal, Michael's Candy, and retired from the Wausau Daily Herald. Her most important...
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Richard W. Steffek
January 29, 1938 - May 4, 2013
Richard W. Steffek, 75, Wausau, died Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Rich was born January 29, 1938 in Milwaukee, son of the late John and Lydia (Rademacher) Steffek. As an infant he moved with his family to Antigo where he attended grade and high schools. He was very proud of his service in the United States Air Force, especially the two years he was stationed at...
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Susan VanderLeest
November 29, 1959 - May 2, 2013
Susan G. VanderLeest, age 53, died Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 29, 1959 in Wausau, daughter of Dale Lee and the late Mabel (Meilahn) Lee. On June 9, 1979 she married Michael VanderLeest in Wausau. He survives. Susan worked as a nurse at Colonial Manor for many years. She was always willing to help others and loved caring for people. Some of her...
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Lillian M. Czechowicz
December 13, 1934 - April 30, 2013
Lillian M. Czechowicz 78, Wausau, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 13, 1934 in Rosholt, daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Dombrowski) Ostrowski. On August 20, 1988, she married Stanley Czechowicz Sr. in Wausau. He preceded her in death on August 1, 2008. For many years, Lillian worked for the 29 Super Grocery Store in...
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Leonard F. Ebben
February 24, 1929 - April 24, 2013
Leonard F. Ebben, age 84, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Golden Living Center, Continental Manor, Abbotsford. He was born February 24, 1929 in Thorp, son of the late Harvey and Clara (Herman) Ebben. On May 8, 1954 he married Leta Hartl. She survives. Len served his country in the United States Army and worked as a cement finisher in Milwaukee until 1955. In 1957 Len and his wife bought a...
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Shannon M. Kramer
January 14, 1978 - April 23, 2013
Shannon M. Kramer, age 35, died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at her home. She was born January 14, 1978 in Marshfield, daughter of David Koss Jr. and Becky Woller. On September 19, 1998 she married Adam Kramer. He survives. Shannon worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant with Alzheimer's patients. Family was first priority in her life, especially time spent with her nieces and...
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Earl A. Janssen
August 25, 1928 - April 22, 2013
Earl A. Janssen, 84, Schofield, died Monday April 22, 2013 at the Hospice House, Wausau. He was born August 25, 1928, in Milwaukee, son of the late William Sr. and Agnes (Goike) Janssen. On September 1, 1951, he married Nancy Schneider at St. Mary Catholic Church, Appleton. She preceded him in death on February 15, 2008. A 1946 graduate of Pius High School in Milwaukee, Earl joined the US Army...
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Ronald R. Holewinski
August 19, 1949 - April 14, 2013
Ronald R. "Ron" Holewinski, 63, Wausau died Sunday, April 14, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born August 19, 1949 in Rhinelander, son of the late Richard and Dolores (Lund) Holewinski. Ron was a self employed tile layer and carpet installer in Rhinelander for many years. Survivors include his children, Alison (Kelsey)...
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Kenneth R. Whalen
February 23, 1930 - April 14, 2013
Kenneth R. (Pa), Whalen, 83, Wausau died Sunday, April 14, 2013 under the care of Interim Hospice and Palliative Care at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born February 23, 1930 in Chicago, son of the late Richard and Regina (Novak) Whalen. On January 22, 1955 he married the love of his life, Karene "Kay" O'Grady at Sacred Heart Church Palos Hills, IL. He has touched many...
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Betty J. Heinrich
August 19, 1923 - April 14, 2013
Betty Jane Heinrich 89, Wausau, died Sunday, April 14, 2013 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, leaving behind all the wonderful people she loved. She was born August 19, 1923 in Wausau, son of the late Carl and Erna (Drews) Kopp. On December 25, 1958, she married Alan Heinrich at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. He survives. Betty worked for Dr. Hugo O. Schnieder D.D.S. for 26 years as a...
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Lillian J. Ostrowski
June 13, 1921 - April 12, 2013
Lillian J. Ostrowski, 91, Wausau, died Friday April 12, 2013 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born June 13, 1921, in Hatley, daughter of the late John and Mattie (Tryba) Ostrowski. Through the years, Lillian had been employed as a beautician, nanny, caregiver and also owned and operated a tavern. Survivors include two brothers, Laverne (Natalie) Ostrowski, Bevent, and Carl Ostrowski,...
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Marlen C. Burish
April 5, 1928 - April 11, 2013
Marlen C. Burish, 85, town of Marathon, died Thursday April 11, 2013 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services with his family at his side. He was born April 5, 1928, the fourth of 17 children to Edward and Leora Burish in Francis Creek. The family moved to the Marathon area in 1934, when Marlen was five years old. His father owned and operated a cheese factory...
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Lorna I. Utecht
May 5, 1923 - April 10, 2013
Lorna I. Utecht, 89, Wausau died Wednesday, April 10, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Benedictine Living Community of Wausau, the former Marywood Convalescent Center. She was born May 5, 1923 in the town of Maine, daughter of the late Ernst and Elsa (Voelz) Jahns. On June 14, 1941 she married Clarence Utecht at Zion Lutheran Church, town of Maine. He...
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Juanita L. Kraimer
April 5, 1924 - April 8, 2013
Juanita L. Kraimer, 89, Wausau died peacefully Monday, April 8, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with family and close friends at her side. She was born April 5, 1924 in Wausau, daughter of the late William and Alice (Bleier) Krake. On September 2, 1942 she married Norbert Kraimer at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on March 31, 2012. In her younger years Juanita worked...
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Francis Fochs
September 10, 1917 - April 7, 2013
Francis "Bud" Fochs, age 95, Wausau, died Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Benedictine Living Communtity of Wausau, formerly Marywood Center. He was born September 10, 1917 in Montana, son of the late John and Margaret (Krings) Fochs. On October 17, 1939 he married Ellen Mae Schilling in Halder. She preceded him in death on January 16, 2010. Bud farmed the Fochs Granite Hills Farm for many years...
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Delphine S. Trawicki
May 15, 1912 - April 4, 2013
Delphine S. Trawicki, age 100, Edgar, died Thursday, April 4, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born May 15, 1912 in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Kania) Strasser. On October 21, 1929 she married Joseph Trawicki in Edgar. He preceded her in death on February 16, 1983. Delphine was a homemaker who also held...
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Theodore Reynolds
December 5, 1933 - April 4, 2013
Theodore "Ted" Reynolds, 79, Wausau died Thursday, April 4, 2013 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 5, 1933 in Marshfield, son of the late Fred and Mary (Stelzel) Reynolds. On October 22, 1956 he married Leurelle Steger at St. John Catholic Church, Marshfield. She survives. Ted had been employed as a cheese maker at Lemke...
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Karen S. Berzill
June 22, 1949 - April 4, 2013
Karen S. Berzill, 63, Wausau died Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 22, 1949 in Oshkosh, daughter of the late Ewald "Bud" and Ruth (Weigel) Wendorf. On May 18, 1991 she married Gary Berzill at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau. He survives. Karen worked at Harmon Glass for 13 years and then went to work for Lutheran Social Services in Wausau until the time of...
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Violet Kitowski
February 28, 1927 - March 28, 2013
Violet "Vi" Kitowski, 86, Wausau, died Thursday March 28, 2013 at Wellington Place under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born February 28, 1927, in Wausau, daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy (Jagla) Gauger. On February 16, 1985 she married Chester "Tezy" Kitowski. He preceded her in death on December 2, 2000. Violet had been employed Metropolitan Life...
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Melvin E. Novitzke
October 3, 1931 - March 28, 2013
Melvin E. Novitzke, age 81, Edgar, died Wednesday, March 28, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 3, 1931 in the town of Emmet, son of the late Joseph and Lucy (Boehm) Novitzke. Melvin enjoyed watching television, playing cards and playing bingo. Survivors include his brothers, Joseph (Darlene) Novitzke, Minocqua, James (Dory) Novitzke, Milwaukee, and Marlin (Mary) Novitzke,...
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Nicholas J. Firkus
May 16, 1988 - March 27, 2013
Nicholas J. Firkus, 24, Kronenwetter, died Wednesday, March 27, 2013. He was born May 16, 1988 in Shawano, son of Julie (Bembenek) Maszk of Pike Lake and Dennis Firkus of Elderon. Nick was currently employed with American Asphalt of Wisconsin. Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, four-wheeling and being outdoors. Survivors include his parents, Julie (Ron)...
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Marcella C. Riley
January 23, 1916 - March 26, 2013
Marcella C. Riley, age 97, Edgar, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born January 23, 1916 in Edgar, daughter of the late George and Bridgett (Filtzkouski) Schoneski. She was a graduate of Edgar High School. In 1934 she moved to Chicago and graduated from Pierson Business College in 1937. She...
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Morris A. Phillips, Jr.
April 28, 1934 - March 25, 2013
Morris A Phillips Jr. (aka Morrie or Buster), Hatley, passed away on March 25, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 28th 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, to Morris Albert Phillips Sr. and Alice (Benson) Phillips. He graduated from Carl Schurz High School in Chicago, Illinois. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1954, serving in Korea, he is, was, and always...
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Theresa M. Felzkowski
March 5, 1922 - March 23, 2013
Theresa M. Felzkowski, 91, Colby, formerly of Athens died Saturday, March 23, 2012 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at Pine Ridge Assisted Living Center, Colby. She was born March 5, 1922 in Poniatowski, daughter of the late John and Martha (Retka) Pietrowski. On October 25, 1941 she married Alois Felzkowski at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He preceded her in death on...
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Thomas P. Oettinger
September 15, 1947 - March 22, 2013
Thomas P. Oettinger, 65, died Friday, March 22, 2013 surrounded by his family. Tom was born in Kaukauna to Arthur and Cecilia Oettinger. He was a 1965 graduate of Abbott Pennings High School in Green Bay and he earned a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from the University of Wisconsin in 1970. Tom married Virginia Niesen in 1969 and raised five sons. Tom worked for many...
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Kathryn M. O'Malley
September 7, 1931 - March 18, 2013
Kathryn "Katie" M. O'Malley, 81, Schofield died Monday, March 18, 2013 at Kennedy Park Medical Center, Schofield. She was born September 7, 1931 in Wausau, daughter of the late Harold and Elizabeth (Feist) Marcell. On October 9, 1954 she married Ken O'Malley at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Katie was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. Some of her favorite...
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Joseph A. Karlen
May 7, 1919 - March 16, 2013
Joseph Karlen, 93, Wausau, Wisconsin, loving father, grand-father, and great-grandfather, was called home to God on Saturday March 16, 2013. Joe was born on May 7, 1919 to the late Louis and Mary (Heil) Karlen near Marathon City. Joe was drafted into the service of his country during WWII. He was shipped out to the European Theater where he became a part of our Nation's History, taking part in...
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Jerome B. Jelinski
February 18, 1940 - March 14, 2013
Jerome "Jerry" B. Jelinski, 73, Schofield died Thursday, March 14, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. He was born February 18, 1940 in Plover, son of the late Benedict Jelinski and Josephine (Gyrion) Strong. On July 14, 1962 he married Antoinette Kontney at St. Mary Catholic Church, Torun. Jerry proudly served his...
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Rosalyn Boser
March 12, 1919 - March 9, 2013
Rosalyn Boser, age 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2013 under the wonderful care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was greeted by an angel, Katie Hart, who was her best friend and niece. She was born March 12, 1919, in the town of Frankfort, daughter of the late George and Catherine (Kipp) Ellenbecker. On June 13, 1939 she married Joseph Boser at St. John...
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Wanda Ashdown
May 7, 1919 - March 6, 2013
Wanda Ashdown, 93, Wausau, died Weds. March 6, 2013 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born May 7, 1919, in East Liverpool, Ohio, daughter of the late Allen and Cecil (Smith) Brown. On December 11, 1941, she married Alfred Ashdown in Ohio. He preceded her in death, August 25, 1984. Wanda was a homemaker and loved the time spent with her family. She enjoyed traveling and was always...
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Ricky A. Lecher
December 7, 1961 - March 4, 2013
Ricky "Bugeyes" Lecher, 51, Wausau died Monday, March 4, 2013 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 7, 1961 in Wisconsin Rapids, son of James and Sharon (Coon) Lecher, Wausau. On July 29, 1989 he married Susan Manowski at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. She survives. For more than 25 years Ricky worked at Overhear Door Company in...
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Eleanore M. McDonell
December 29, 1920 - February 27, 2013
Eleanore M. McDonell 1920-2013 Eleanore was born in Marathon, WI on December 29, 1920 to John O. Fischer and Ella Buchberger Fischer, one of 13 children. She graduated from Wausau High School in 1939. In 1942, she married James J. McDonell, her childhood sweetheart and lifelong love. During WW II she accompanied him to army bases in Texas and Oklahoma, and afterward they gratefully returned to...
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Lucille L. Busse
December 18, 1928 - February 26, 2013
Lucille L. Busse, 84, formerly of Marathon died Tuesday, February 26, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Cedar Ridge Assisted Living Center, Schofield. On July 8, 1946 she married Walter Busse in Madison. He preceded her in death on March 5, 1998. Lucille was a homemaker and for many years ran a "non-profit home daycare" for her children and grandchildren. She...
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Dorothy V. Brzezinski
January 9, 1926 - February 23, 2013
Dorothy V. Brzezinski, age 87, died Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 9, 1926 in the town of New Hope, Portage County, daughter of the late John and Alvina (Shulfer) Dombrowski. On May 10, 1947 she married Henry Brzezinski in Polonia. He survives. Faith and family were most important in Dorothy's life. She was a member of St. Michael Parish Rosary...
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Brian Brewer
September 14, 1965 - February 22, 2013
Brian A. Brewer, age 47, Wausau, died Friday, February 22, 2013. He was born September 14, 1965 in Milwaukee. Brian was charismatic and larger than life. He loved animals, Harley Davidson, lifting weights, hanging with friends and listening to music. He sat nine years on a six year sentence for which he sat three years too long. Survivors include his godson, Shawn Patrick McFann, many good...
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Gerald G. Berna
January 20, 1940 - February 21, 2013
Gerald G. Berna, 73, Wausau, died Thursday February 21, 2013 at his home. He was born January 20, 1940, in Wausau, son of the late Frank and Clara (Barth) Berna. Gerald was a veteran, serving his country in the US Army. After returning from the service, he was employed at Foremost Farms until the time of his retirement. Jerry was a man of many hats-he enjoyed the outdoors, photography, plant...
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Michael Bittner
May 9, 1956 - February 21, 2013
Michael "Mike" "Bitka" Bittner, age 56, died unexpectedly Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 9, 1956 in Wausau, son of the late Adolph and Dorothy (Schreiber) Bittner. Mike held several different positions at 3M during his 37 years employed there. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan and attended many Bears camps with his brother, Tom. He also loved hunting...
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Ruth R. Seymour
November 21, 1924 - February 21, 2013
Ruth R. Seymour 88, Wausau, died Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 21, 1924 in Wausau, daughter of the late Herbert and Mayme (Ferries) Lodholz. On September 21, 1946, she married Donald J. Seymour in Wausau. He survives. In her younger years, Ruth worked at Val Kryshak Jewelers and for many years, she sold Tupperware and became a successful...
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Nancy C. Kramer
August 6, 1939 - February 18, 2013
Nancy C. Kramer, age 73, died Monday, February 18, 2013. She was born August 6, 1939 in Gibson County, Tennessee, daughter of the late Gid and Edith Wilson. On February 16, 1980 she married Rev. Neil Kramer in Tennessee. He survives. Nancy worked as a manager for Home Interiors for many years. She was very devoted to her church and loved to sing. Survivors include her husband, Rev. Neil...
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Margaret M. Torzewski
August 18, 1930 - February 16, 2013
Margaret M. Torzewski, 82, Wausau, died Saturday February 16, 2013 at Azura Memory Care, under the care of Asera Hospice. She was born August 18, 1930, in Wausau, daughter of the late Alex and Celia (Barnish) Shulta. On February 23, 1952, she married Eugene "Lefty" Torzewski in Wausau. He preceded her in death November 11, 2001. For over 25 years, Margaret had been employed with the Wausau...
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Sylvester Ellenbecker
October 17, 1939 - February 13, 2013
Sylvester "Skip" D. Ellenbecker 73, Wausau died Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 17, 1939 in Wausau son of Sylvester T. and Hattie (Rodman) Ellenbecker. Skip was the eldest of 16 children growing up on the family farm south of Athens in the Town of Wuertzburg. After completion of high school he worked for approximately 10 years in construction. He...
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Louetta A. Krueger
February 7, 1922 - February 13, 2013
Louetta "Ettie" A. Krueger 91, Athens, died Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 7, 1922 in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late Paul and Elsa (Plisch) Lueck. On May 18, 1946, she married Clarence Krueger at Salem Lutheran Church, Hamburg. He preceded her in death on August 18, 1998. Most of her life, Ettie lived in the town of Hamburg and...
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Anton E. Wiesman, Sr.
February 23, 1920 - February 13, 2013
Anton E. (Tony) Wiesman Sr., 92, of Marathon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a brief illness. Tony was born on February 23, 1920, to Anna and Emil Wiesman, at home in the township of Cleveland in Marathon County. He was the sixth of twelve children. After serving in the army, Tony married Marie Bloechl on October 25, 1947, at St....
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Lucian M. Fochs
September 3, 1920 - February 12, 2013
Lucian M. Fochs, age 92, Wausau, died Tuesday, February 12, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Center, Wausau. He was born September 3, 1920 in Montana, son of the late John and Margaret (Krings) Fochs. On June 5, 1943 he married Dorothy Wirsbinski at St. Paul Catholic Churc, Mosinee. She preceded him in death on December 30, 2009. Lucian worked as a...
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Lorraine M. Kortbein
May 9, 1924 - February 12, 2013
Lorraine M. Kortbein, age 88, Wausau, died Tuesday, February 12, 2013 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 9, 1924 in the town of Emmet, daughter of the late Sam and Eva (Kowalefski) Rossi. On November 14, 1942 she married Joseph Kortbein at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on March 3, 1996. Lorraine loved...
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Nancy J. Benicek
August 20, 1931 - February 11, 2013
Nancy J. Benicek, age 81, Wausau, died Monday, February 11, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 20, 1931in Wausau, daughter of the late Frank and Linda (Steffen) Sobkowiak. On April 14, 1951 she married Joseph Benicek in Wausau. Survivors include her husband, Joseph, Wausau; three children, Cynthia (Gerald) Hall, Marathon, Kathy (Allen) Viergutz, Normal, Illinois and Malin ...
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David L. Soczka
December 1, 1945 - February 11, 2013
David L. Soczka 67, Edgar, died Monday, February 11, 2013 at home. He was born December 1, 1945 in Wausau, son of the late Alois Sr. and Julia (Serafin) Soczka. David was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Germany in 1968. David lived in Rockford, IL and later in Chicago, where he worked in construction and remodeling. He moved back to Edgar three years ago to be closer to his...
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Pamela A. Knudsen
December 27, 1948 - February 10, 2013
Pamela A. Knudsen, age 64, died Sunday, February 10, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 27, 1948 in Wausau, daughter of the late Gerald and Meta (Erdman) Glasel. On August 2, 1975 she married Thomas Knudsen in Wausau. He preceded her in death on July 22, 1994. Pam was a lover of all things outdoors; hunting in younger years, fishing whenever she could, 4 wheeler rides...
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Allen Lee Zinkowich
July 11, 1951 - February 7, 2013
Allen Lee Zinkowich, age 61, Athens, died Thursday, February 7, 2013 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 11, 1951 in Minnesota, son of Martha (Zocher) Zinkowich and the late Edward Zinkowich. Allen worked for the Marathon County Highway Department. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed playing dart ball. In his younger years, he...
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Marilyn E. Sjostrom
February 19, 1937 - February 7, 2013
Marilyn E. Sjostrom 75, Athens, died Thursday, February 7, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield with her loving husband by her side. She was born February 19, 1937 in Superior, Wis., daughter of the late Harris and Blanch (Johnson) Jennings. Marilyn graduated from Superior Central High School and from the University of Wisconsin-Superior. On December 27, 1960, she married Jerome Sjostrom...
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Florian Sekorski
May 1, 1924 - February 5, 2013
Florian Sekorski 88, Edgar, died Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. He was born May 1, 1924 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Anton and Helen (Soczka) Sekorski. On October 4, 1950, he married Irene Hornung in Marathon. She preceded him in death on July 29, 2006. Florian farmed in the town of Rietbrock for 16 years before moving to...
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Marie M. Graveen
September 5, 1921 - February 3, 2013
Marie M. Graveen, a devoted wife and loving mother, age 91, Wausau, died Sunday, February 3, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau. She was born September 5, 1921 in Wood County, daughter of the late Nicholas Joseph and Rose (Kundert) Wirtz. On December 16, 1943 she married Ralph Graveen at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded...
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John E. Kile
January 9, 1928 - February 1, 2013
John "Jack" E. Kile, 85, Wausau formerly of Milwaukee died Friday, February 1, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau. He was born January 9, 1928 in South Bend, Indiana, son of the late Milton and Helen (Kochendorffer) Kile. On July 25, 1986 he married Eleanor Coleman in Illinois. She survives. For many years Jack was the President of...
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Selma A. Natal
January 24, 1917 - January 31, 2013
Selma "Sally" A. Natal, 96, Wausau, died Thursday, January 31, 2013 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. She was born January 24, 1917 in Brokaw, Wis., daughter of the late Felix and Clara (Goytowski) Sherfinski. Selma was schooled in the three room school house in Brokaw where she lived most of her life before moving to the Wausau area. Selma worked at the Wausau Paper Mill in Brokaw during...
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James J. Dix
September 12, 1943 - January 28, 2013
James J. Dix, 69, Edgar, formerly of Waunakee, passed away Monday January 28, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on September 12, 1943, son of Norma Werner Dix and Alvin C. Dix of Stratford. He attended Stratford Public Schools where he loved to play and watch sports. Although only five foot seven inches, he excelled in basketball. In early 1960 he broke the Stratford High School...
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Lucille M. Gutowski
March 6, 1920 - January 28, 2013
Lucille "Lucy" M. Gutowski 92, Wausau, loving mother to Linda and Karen and loving grandmother to Heidi, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 28, 2013 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. She was born March 6, 1920 in Wausau, daughter of the late Albert and Margaret (Tetzlaff) Sorges. On November 15, 1947, she married Franklin R. Gutowski in Wausau. He preceded her in death on January 19...
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Gerald T. LaPointe
November 6, 1921 - January 28, 2013
Gerald T. "Jerry" LaPointe, 91, Rothschild, died Monday, January 28, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 6, 1921 in Denver, Colorado, son of the late Alcide and Cecile (Roy) LaPointe. On October 12, 1942 he married Marcelline Prosser in Salinas, California. She preceded him in death on January 13, 2001. Jerry was a flight service specialist at the Wausau Airport from 1950...
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Harold Finger
October 30, 1928 - January 26, 2013
Harold "Hammer" R. Finger, 85, Wausau, died Saturday, January 26, 2013 under the care of Ascera Care Hospice at Wausau Manor. He was born October 30, 1928 in Wausau, son of the late Reinhold and Selma (Hoppe) Finger. On January 16, 1971 he married Clara Held in Wausau. She survives. Harold was part owner of North Side Bottling Works and after the sale of that business, he went on to work for...
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Joyce L. Strehlow
August 19, 1927 - January 26, 2013
Joyce L. Strehlow, 85, Wausau, died Saturday, January 26, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born August 19, 1927 in Wausau, daughter of the late Paul and Emma (Ably) Heller. On July 31, 1948 she married Gerald Strehlow in Wausau. He survives. Joyce loved attending her grandchildren's sporting events, playing bridge and...
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Larry R. Abraham
July 13, 1941 - January 24, 2013
Larry R. Abraham 71, Wausau, died Thursday, January 24, 2013 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born July 13, 1941 in Wausau, son of the late Lawrence and Marcia (Fenton) Abraham. On August 8, 2003, he married Cindy (Nimz) in Wausau. She survives. In his younger years, Larry worked as a crane operator for the former Wausau Construction and Wergin...
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Edward J. Froeba
January 15, 1939 - January 23, 2013
Edward J. Froeba, 74, Wausau, died Wednesday, January 23, 2013 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at his home. He was born January 15, 1939 in Loyal, son of the late Albert and Irene (Bauer) Froeba. On April 19, 1975 he married Margaret Ruff-Heinzen in Wausau. She preceded him in death on January 27, 1989. On July 25, 2001 he married Judith Anderson in Wausau. She survives. From...
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Lillian Kortbein
June 26, 1921 - January 20, 2013
Lillian Kortbein, 91, Wausau, died Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston. She was born June 26, 1921 in Wausau, daughter of the late Anton Sr. and Clara (Kowalefski) Nowitzke. On November 13, 1943 she married William Kortbein at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on May 10, 2000. Lillian enjoyed reading, embroidering and sewing. She...
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Roger Szarkowitz
November 18, 1946 - January 19, 2013
Roger Szarkowitz, 66, Rothschild, died Saturday January 19, 2013 at his home, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born November 18, 1946, in Rothschild, son of the late Tom and Mary (Dorshak) Szarkowitz. In 1984, he married Gail Kumbera at St. Mark Catholic Church, Rothschild. She survives. Roger was a veteran of the Viet Nam War, serving in the US Navy. Prior to his...
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Debbie A. Kersten
January 5, 1953 - January 17, 2013
Debbie A. Kersten 60, Schofield, died Thursday, January 17, 2013 at her daughter's home, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born January 5, 1953 in Evanston, Ill., daughter of the late Joseph and Joan (Gregory) Rucinski. On January 13, 1989, she married William Bombagi in Wausau. He preceded her in death on May 7, 1989. Debbie was a secretary for Wierzba Insulation and...
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Lloyd H. Roush
March 10, 1918 - January 14, 2013
Lloyd H. Roush, 94, Wausau, formerly of Austin, Minnesota died Monday, January 14, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 10, 1918 in Lanesboro, Iowa, son of the late James and Golda (Waldron) Roush. On March 29, 1936 he married Twila Gillson in Northwood, Iowa. She preceded him in death on September 28, 2007. Lloyd was a chief engineer at Austin Public Schools in Austin,...
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Rosina Catherine Heil
February 11, 1918 - January 14, 2013
Rosina Catherine Heil, 94, Marathon, died Monday, January 14, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marathon Assisted Living. She was born February 11, 1918 in Johnsburg, Illinois, daughter of the late Jacob and Barbara (Brown) Diedrich. On October 14, 1940 she married Ervin Heil in Volo, Illinois. He preceded her in death December 20, 1981. Rosina attended St....
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Harold Petri
November 15, 1923 - January 11, 2013
Harold "Butch" R. Petri, 89, Wausau, died Friday, January 11, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was led into heaven with his loving wife by his side. He was born November 15, 1923 in Wausau, son of the late Henry and Selma (Rutzinski) Petri. On June 17, 1943 he married Esther Lambrecht at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau. She...
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Lois M. Juedes
January 30, 1950 - January 8, 2013
Lois M. Juedes, 62, Town of Hewitt, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at her home. She was born January 30, 1950 in Wausau, daughter of the late Herbert and LaVerne (Nienow) Erickson. On July 25, 1970 she married Charles Juedes at First English Lutheran Church, Wausau. He survives. Some of her many interests included flower gardening, visiting with her neighbors and decorating for all the...
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Lena M. Augustine
July 11, 1921 - January 7, 2013
Lena M. Augustine, 91, Weston died Monday, January 7, 2013 at Renaissance Living Center, Weston. She was born July 11, 1921 in Anvil, Michigan, daughter of the late Herman and Mary (Barbacovi) Zadra. On January 22, 1941she married Henry Augustine at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on June 5, 1974. For many years Lena and her husband Henry were the owners of Hank &...
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Russell K. Lukensmeyer
January 20, 1959 - January 6, 2013
Russell K. Lukensmeyer, 53, Mosinee, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013, unexpectedly at his home. He was born January 20, 1959 in Green Bay. He is the son of the late Kent and Marjorie (Fabry) Lukensmeyer. Throughout his lifetime, he pursued many hobbies and interests including boating and yachting, computer building/repair, and scuba diving. He was also a licensed pilot and flight instructor...
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Donald R. Jacobson
November 4, 1936 - January 6, 2013
Donald "Jake" R. Jacobson 76, Wausau, died Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Marywood Center, Wausau. He was born November 4, 1936 in Dodgeville, Wis., son of the late Jesse and Dorothy (Ferrell) Jacobson. Jake was a veteran of the United States Army and was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8895, Schofield and a lifetime member of the AMVETS. Survivors include, his wife,...
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Gene R. Severt
May 4, 1939 - January 3, 2013
Gene R. Severt 73, Wausau, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a short illness on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Tomahawk. He was born May 4, 1939 at Holy Cross Hospital in Merrill, son of the late Arthur and Laura (Whitson) Severt. Gene attended and graduated from Merrill Senior High School in 1957. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Airforce and was...
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Kathryn M. Emerson
December 22, 1925 - January 2, 2013
Kathryn M. Emerson, 87, Wausau died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 22, 1925 in Chicago, daughter of the late George and Ella (Spilka) Jensen. On June 12, 1948 she married Robert L. Emerson in Chicago. He preceded her in death on September 22, 2000. Kathryn was a telephone supervisor for Sears Co. for many years prior to her retirement. She was...
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Gail M. Schwartz
May 11, 1950 - January 1, 2013
Gail M. Schwartz, 62, died Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was currently a resident at Care Partners of Weston She was born May 11, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Dean and Pearl (Cherek) Schwartz. For many years Gail was a travel agent for Westmont Travel in Illinois. She loved to travel as much as she could and two of her favorite destinations to...
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Bertha R. Rice
February 26, 1911 - January 1, 2013
Bertha R. Rice, 101, Wausau died Tuesday, January 1, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born February 26, 1911 in Chicago, daughter of the late Edward and Helena (Miltzow) Merk. She married Ralph Rice in Chicago. He preceded her in death in 1982. Bertha was a telephone operator supervisor in Chicago for many years....
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Alwin Deininger
June 19, 1927 - December 31, 2012
Alwin "Al" Deininger, 85, Dellwood, MN, died Monday, December 31, 2012—surrounded by family. He was born June 19, 1927 in Stratford, WI, son of the late John and Theresa (Schuster) Deininger. On June 16, 1950, he married the love of his life, DonaMae Kraimer, at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. A veteran of World War II, Al served his country with pride in the US Navy....
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Calvin O. Ledbetter
April 12, 1926 - December 31, 2012
Calvin "Cal" O. Ledbetter, 86, Three Lakes, formerly of Edgar died Monday, December 31, 2012 in Kronenwetter. He was born April 12, 1926 in Reform, Alabama, son of the late Wesley and Estella (Gray) Ledbetter. On June 29, 1945 he married Margaret Syring at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Washington, D.C. She survives. For more than 31 years Cal served as the Chief of Police in Edgar. Some of his...
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Raymond A. Karlen
March 12, 1920 - December 30, 2012
Raymond A. Karlen, 92, Edgar died Sunday, December 30, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born March 12, 1920 in the town of Cassel, son of the late John and Margaret (Imhoff) Karlen. On September 1, 1945 he married Elizabeth Wilichowski at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. She survives. Ray was a third generation farmer, following his father John and his...
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Dorothy O. Wendt
January 31, 1919 - December 29, 2012
Dorothy O. Wendt 93, Wausau, died Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born January 31, 1919 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Charlie and Ella (Marth) Giese. Dorothy was the oldest of eight children. On September 3, 1938, she married Norman Wendt at St. John Lutheran Church, Rib Falls. He preceded her in death on December 17, 1990. Dorothy was a...
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Evelyn A. Lang
August 6, 1916 - December 29, 2012
Evelyn A. Lang nee Fischer-Waraxa Lang, 96, Wausau, died Saturday, December 29, 2012 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at Marywood Center, Wausau. She was born August 6, 1916 in Marathon City, daughter of the late Conrad and Katherine (Bedynek) Fischer. On April 19, 1947 she married Stanley Waraxa at St. Casimer Catholic Church, Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on January 26,...
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Lorraine K. Riste
August 18, 1925 - December 29, 2012
Lorraine K. Riste, 87, Weston, died Saturday December 29, 2012 at Renaissance, Weston. She was born August 18, 1925, in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine (Leist) Lerch. On October 14, 1950, she married Stanley Riste at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Prior to her retirement, Lorraine had been employed as a long distance operator. She was a member of the Senior...
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Rudolph Rader
October 14, 1923 - December 25, 2012
Rudy H. Rader, 89, Wausau, died Tuesday, December 25, 2012. He was born October 14, 1923 in Marathon, son of the late William and Grace (Karlen) Rader. On August 16, 1945 he married Margaret Martin at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder. She preceded him in death on June 22, 2005. Rudy worked for over 20 years as custodian at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, prior to working at Wausau...
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Berdina F. Hanneman
March 24, 1921 - December 24, 2012
Berdina F. Hanneman, 91, Wausau, died Monday, December 24, 2012 at Yuma Regional Medical Center, Yuma, Arizona. She was born March 24, 1921 in Rib Falls, daughter of the late Fred and Alma (Woller) Wendt. On May 20, 1939 she married Elmer Hanneman at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. Berdina was a homemaker but worked several jobs outside her home over the years including the former Edgar...
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Robert E. Tierney
April 25, 1925 - December 21, 2012
Robert E. Tierney, 87, Wausau, died Friday December 21, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born April 25, 1925 in Chippewa Falls, son of the late Edward J. and Dorothy (Running-Brehaut) Tierney. On April 3, 1948 he married Betty Gruling at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. She survives. Robert worked in maintenance for the...
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Anthony Woods
July 20, 1965 - December 20, 2012
Anthony "Woody" Woods, 47, Schofield, died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 20, 1965 in Kansas City, Missouri, son of Cora Belle Woods and the late Harold Woods. Anthony enjoyed hunting, watching football with friends, always cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs and boating, his boat was his pride and joy. He also loved to grill. One of his fondest...
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Martin P. Mueller
October 4, 1930 - December 18, 2012
Martin P. Mueller, 82, Athens died Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Colonial Center, Colby. He was born October 4, 1930 in Fond du Lac, son of the late Walter and Esther (Hencke) Mueller. On October 31, 1959 he married Elaine Polk at St. John Lutheran Church, Berlin. She survives. Martin was a dairy farmer in the town of Johnson for more than 50 years. He took over the farm from his father in...
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