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.

Margaret "Margie" M. (Schug)  Heil

Margaret "Margie" M. (Schug) Heil

Aug 30, 2019

On Friday, August 30, 2019, Margie (Schug) Heil of Edgar, completed her 78 year journey on earth and was welcomed into heaven. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Azura Memory Care. Margie is survived by her husband and soulmate of 50 years Gerry, and five children, Joe Heil, Edgar, Gerlyn (Matt) Brasic, Bangor, Al Heil,...

Donna M. Holleran

Donna M. Holleran

Aug 29, 2019

Donna M. Holleran, 87, died Thursday, August 29, 2019 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston.

She was born ​on ​October 30, 1931 in Wausau, daughter of the late Orville and Beatrice (McDonald) Westberg. ​She met her husband, Earl Holleran, at a local roller skating rink and...

Eric J. Seim

Eric J. Seim

Aug 27, 2019

Eric J. Seim, 45, Wausau, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday August 27, 2019 at his home.

He was born December 26, 1973, in Wausau, son of Jerome “Jerry” Seim, Birnamwood and the late Jean (Kole) Seim.

Eric loved the outdoors and in the past enjoyed rabbit hunting with his dad and going up north deer hunting. ...

Judy M. (Borchardt)  Osborne

Judy M. (Borchardt) Osborne

Aug 27, 2019

Judy M. Osborne, 78, town of Texas, died Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born August 17, 1941 in Wausau, daughter of the late Fred and Mae (Jorstad) Borchardt.  On June 13, 1964, she married Harold “Ozzie” Osborne at St. John Lutheran Church, town of Easton.  He preceded her in death on May...

Kevin K. Pomasl

Kevin K. Pomasl

Aug 25, 2019

Kevin K. Pomasl, 60, died unexpectedly, Sunday, August 25, 2019 at his home.

He was born July 29, 1959 in Eau Claire, son of Douglas Pomasl and the late Rosemary (Mayer) Pomasl.  On October 11, 1980 he married Debra Klueckman in Wausau.  She survives.

Kevin worked for 32 years at Wausau Chemical and recently transferred...

Joan Kolbeck

Joan Kolbeck

Aug 23, 2019

Joan Kolbeck, 85, Weston, passed away on August 23, 2019 at Renne’s Rehabilitation Center in Weston. Joan was born on October 16, 1933 to the late Leonard and Dorothy (Jahnke) Krueger in Wausau. She married Jerome (Jerry) Kolbeck on November 22, 1952 in Augusta, Georgia before Jerry was sent to serve in Korea. He preceded her in death on...

David J. Crone

David J. Crone

Aug 23, 2019

David J. Crone, 81, Wausau, entered eternal life Friday August 23, 2019 comforted by his family, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital Palliative Care. David was born February 2, 1938 to the late Gerald and Clara (Schurch) Crone in Rock Grove, IL. He married his high school sweetheart, Susana Ballesteros on December 8, 1962 in Rock Grove, IL.

David...

Elizabeth R. (Sczygelski)  Teresinski

Elizabeth R. (Sczygelski) Teresinski

Aug 23, 2019

Elizabeth R. Teresinski, 83, Colby, formerly of Athens passed away peacefully Friday, August 23, 2019 at Colonial Center, Colby.

She was born March 20, 1936 in Merrill, daughter of the late Leo and Angeline (Omelian) Sczygelski.  On June 11, 1955 she married Eugene Teresinski in Merrill.  He preceded her in death on December 16, 2015.

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Claude N. Paszek

Claude N. Paszek

Aug 21, 2019

Claude N. Paszek, 74, Wausau, died August 21, 2019 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home.

He was born to Marion (Kraus) and Norbert Paszek of rural Edgar in 1944.  On February 10, 1968 he married Judy Loehmer on a bitterly cold day in Tomahawk.

Claude worked at Foremost...

Kirk "Kirby" D. Bender

Kirk "Kirby" D. Bender

Aug 21, 2019

Kirk “Kirby” D. Bender, 63, Kronenwetter, died Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at his home, under the care of TLC caregivers and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

He was born March 9, 1956 in Wausau, son of the late Flexie and Mary (Beck) Bender.

Kirk was past co-owner of Bender Construction and worked as a...

Harry Allen Weinberger

Harry Allen Weinberger

Aug 20, 2019

Harry A. Weinberger, 94, Wausau, died Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at the VA Medical Center in Sacramento, CA.

He was born September 9, 1924 in Chicago, IL, son of the late Harry D. and Lucy (Shinn) Weinberger.  On May 19, 1944, he married Joan Styza in Wausau.  She preceded him in death on July 16, 2000.

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Michael E. Mais

Michael E. Mais

Aug 19, 2019

Michael E. Mais 49, died on Monday August 19, 2019 from cancer at Aspirus hospital, surrounded by his family and his wife holding his hand. He was born April 12, 1970, in Wausau, the son of Valray and Suzanne (Clark) Mais.

Mike graduated from Marathon High School in 1988. Soon after graduation, he went to work at...

Melvin "Mel" L. Radtke

Melvin "Mel" L. Radtke

Aug 11, 2019

Melvin “Mel” Radtke, 85, Kronenwetter, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 11, 2019 after courageously battling cancer for many years.

He was born December 1, 1933 in Schofield, son of the late Leo and Esther (Pyan) Radtke. On August 9, 1958, he married Carol Busko at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. ...

Louis A. Kraus Jr.

Louis A. Kraus Jr.

Aug 10, 2019

Louis Adolph Kraus, 88 of Wausau, entered into our heavenly father's gate August 10, 2019. He was born March 26, 1931 to Louis and Agnes (Gemskie) Kraus of Rozellville. Louie was one of sixteen children.  He met the true love of his life, Dorothy (Leick) while attending the dances at his family's ballroom. They married on Wednesday November 14,...

Linda M. (Pike)  Imig

Linda M. (Pike) Imig

Aug 8, 2019

Linda M. Imig, 57, Wausau, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Benedictine Living Community of Wausau.

She was born April 17, 1962 in Wausau, the daughter of Milton and Carol (Kohl) Pike.  On April 3, 2003, she married Marvin Imig in Wausau.  He survives.

Linda loved her job...

Harold G. Millard

Harold G. Millard

Aug 7, 2019

Harold G. "Duck"  Millard, 72, died Wednesday, August 7, 2019 under the care of Theda Care at Home Hospice at Wisconsin Veteran’s Home, King.

He was born July 27, 1947, in Wausau, son of the late Charles and Arlene (Davis) Millard.  He attended and graduated from Wausau Senior High School in 1965.  On February 13, 1998 he...

Gary Allan Ackerman

Gary Allan Ackerman

Aug 2, 2019

Gary Allan Ackerman, 73, went to be with the Lord on August 2, 2019 in comfort care services at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital in Weston, surrounded by his loving family.

Gary was born on May 14, 1946 to John and Arlene Ackerman. He was married to his soul mate, Colleen (Dehnel) Ackerman, on July 29, 1989. They...

Donald P. Grassl

Donald P. Grassl

Jul 31, 2019

Donald P. Grassl, 81, passed away on July 31, 2019 at his home.  Don was born October 29, 1937 to Grant and Eunice (Wachtl) Grassl in Milwaukee. He married his high school sweetheart, Johneen Nares, on September 3, 1960 at Gesu Catholic Church in Milwaukee.

Don is an alum of UW-Milwaukee, January 1962. He worked from 1962...

Shirley A. Slominski

Shirley A. Slominski

Jul 30, 2019

Shirley A. Slominski, 84, Wausau, was born into eternal life on Tuesday July 30, 2019, at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston.

She was born February 10, 1935, in Wausau, daughter of the late Barney and Alvina Lorbiecki.  Shirley was a Certified Nursing Assistant having been employed at Marywood Convalescent Center from the time of their opening through...

Robert "Baldy" Ostrowski

Robert "Baldy" Ostrowski

Jul 29, 2019

Robert “Baldy” Ostrowski, 61, died Monday, July 29, 2019.

He was born August 10, 1957 in Wausau, son of the late Edmund and Mildred (Beck) Ostrowski.

Robert worked as a cement layer for Krall Masonry followed by River View Construction and was most recently employed at Ostrowski Landscaping.

Survivors include his siblings, David...

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