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.
James "Jim" L. Seubert
Jun 29, 2025
James “Jim” L. Seubert, 91, Marathon, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wood Aven, Wausau.
He was born January 20, 1934, in Wausau, son of the late Hugo Sr. and Sophie (Michlig) Seubert. On September 1, 1958, he married Ann Austin at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder. She preceded him...
Gerald "Jerry" Robert Steinke
Jun 27, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” R. Steinke, 60, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, following a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born September 22, 1964 in Wausau, son of the late Leonard and Maxine “Micky” (Meyer) Steinke.
Jerry was currently employed as an engine assembler for Marathon Electric Corp. in Wausau, where he worked for 36 years...
Christine R. Hoffman
Jun 25, 2025
Christine R. “Chris” Hoffman, 62, Mosinee passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 while under the care of Compassus Hospice at Pine Meadows, Mosinee.
She was born January 21, 1963 in Madison, daughter of Donna (Nyiri) Lorence, Wausau and the late James Lorence. On February 14, 2001 she married Ross Hoffman in Wausau. He preceded her in death on July 6,...
Mary Jo Diers
Jun 24, 2025
Mary Jo A. (Johnson) Diers
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Jo Diers, 85, of Athens, who died on June 24, 2025, at Copperleaf Assisted Living in Marathon, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 4, 1940, in Iowa to the late Carl and Leona (Schneider) Johnson.
After graduating from St. John’s Catholic High School in...
Milton "Smokey" M. Heinz
Jun 23, 2025
Milton “Smokey” Heinz, 85, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born September 2, 1939 in Brokaw, WI, son of the late Henry and Anna (Kniess) Heinz. On July 7, 1962, he married Marlene D. Schilling in Wausau. She survives.
Smokey was a veteran of the United States Army and was stationed in Germany...
Marvin A. Skrzypcak
Jun 22, 2025
Marvin A. Skrzypcak, 84, Town of Cassel, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, June 22, 2025, at Applegate Terrace in Wausau.
Marvin was born on July 30, 1940, in Cassel on the family farm, son of the late Martin and Helen (Rodman) Skrzypcak. He was the youngest of 6 children. He graduated from Edgar High School in 1958. In 1961, he...
Lillian M. Feiner
Jun 21, 2025
Lillian M. Feiner, 68, of Athens, folded up her tent and went home to the Lord (2 Cor. 5: 1&6) on June 21, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center, from complications of a stroke.
Born July 2, 1956, in Richland Center, WI, first child of Francis and Dolores (Weidner) Feiner, she grew up in Spring Green, WI, and attended St. John the...
Dorothy L. Kaminski
Jun 19, 2025
Dorothy L. Kaminski, 88, Wausau passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025, while under the care of Aspirus at Home Hospice at Wood Aven Health & Rehab, Wausau.
She was born March 6, 1937, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of the late Vincent and Edna (Miller) Kennicker. On May 21, 1977, she married Dennis Kaminski in Wausau. He preceded her in...
Marilynn Clare Smith
Jun 16, 2025
Marilynn C. Smith, age 83, of Weston, peacefully returned to her heavenly Father on Monday, June 16, 2025.
Marilynn was born April 20, 1942, in Wausau, the daughter of the late Arthur and Dorothy (Lang) Putzbach. She was proud to be part of the first full graduating class of Newman High School.
She met her husband Roger on a summer day in...
Maurice Anton Kryshak
Jun 14, 2025
Maurice A. Kryshak, 94, Wausau passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14th 2025 while a resident at Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau.
He was born April 29, 1931 in the city of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, son of the late Frank and Clara (Shuda) Kryshak. On October 24, 1953 he married Marjorie T. Hunt at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Stevens Point. They...
Nathan "Nate" P. Kwick
Jun 11, 2025
Nathan “Nate” P. Kwick, 61, passed away June 11, 2025, unexpectedly at his home.
He was born July 27, 1963, in Antigo, son of Dorothy M. Fredrickson.
Nate was a dedicated construction worker and lover of the great outdoors. He found joy in hunting, fishing, boating, and riding his motorcycle—always happiest when surrounded by nature. A sharp thinker and strategic mind, he...
Joyce G. Pagel
Jun 11, 2025
Joyce G. Pagel, 90, of Wausau, entered eternal life on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, while under the compassionate care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home.
She was born November 3, 1934, in the town of Berlin, youngest daughter of the late Leonard and Erna (Hanke) Mathwich. On June 9, 1956, she married...
Donna L. Gratton
Jun 10, 2025
Donna L. Gratton, 88, of Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Our House Senior Living under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born on April 6, 1937, to the late Ross and Alice (McNeil) Forrest in Rossland, British Columbia. Donna was united in marriage on May 17, 1958, to Richard Gratton at St....
Sandra "Sandy" L. Diedrich
Jun 9, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” L. Diedrich, 82, of Wausau, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born on January 14, 1943, in Wausau to the late Earl and Evelyn (Weaver) Weiland. Sandy was united in marriage to Karl Diedrich on May 31, 1969, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Wausau.
Sandy was known for her kindness, sense...
Richard "Dick" A. Schroeder
Jun 9, 2025
Richard “Dick” A. Schroeder, 80, Wausau died Monday, June 9, 2025, at his home, while under the care of Compassus Hospice.
He was born on August 20, 1944, in Wausau, son of the late Ervin and Margaret (Hahn) Schroeder. On February 12, 1966, he married Linda Zastrow at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wausau. She survives.
Dick worked at Wausau Papers...
William "Bill" R. Edwards
Jun 6, 2025
William “Bill” R. Edwards, 77, of Wausau, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Wausau Manor under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born on September 10, 1947, in Wausau to the late Earl and Eylene (Coe) Edwards. Bill married Sandi Daum on August 24, 1985, at the American Legion Golf Course. He managed the...
John W. Schlueter Jr.
Jun 4, 2025
John W. Schlueter Jr., 84, Wausau, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born May 3, 1941, in Wausau, son of the late John and June (Raasch) Schlueter. On October 20, 1962, he married Jill Streeter at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau.
John retired from Brokaw Paper Mill after a...
Mary A. Yessa
May 31, 2025
Mary A. Yessa, 72, of the Town of Johnson, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and under the compassionate care of Interim Hospice. She quietly faced cancer with grace and strength following a diagnosis in 2023.
Mary was born on October 24, 1952, in Medford, Wisconsin, to the...
Clinton "Clint" E. Smith
May 26, 2025
Clinton E. “Clint” Smith, 95, Wausau died Monday, May 26, 2025 at Prairie Ridge Health, Columbus.
He was born October 24, 1929 in Eau Claire, son of the late Clinton Edward and Cornelia (Crist) Smith. On August 25, 1956 he married Kitty Brown at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Eau Claire. She preceded him in death on May...
Gloria D. Nelson
May 26, 2025
Gloria D. Nelson (1949-2025)
After a couple years of medical issues with cancer and congestive heart failure, Gloria Nelson passed away peacefully at the Marshfield Medical Center Hospice unit in Weston, WI on May 26.
Gloria was born in Clintonville, WI in 1949, daughter of Ruth (Hagen) and Herbert Jeske. She attended school in Clintonville,...
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