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.
Mary Ann (Hartell) Bryden
May 19, 2019
Mary Ann Bryden, 84, Weston passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston.
She was born September 2, 1934 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Fred and Francis (Doncheck) Hartell. On April 7, 1956 she married Fred Bryden Jr. in Escanaba, Michigan. He survives.
After graduation from Mishicot High School,...
Loren R. Ellis
May 11, 2019
Loren R. Ellis, 83, Wausau, died Saturday May 11, 2019 at the Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born December 2, 1935, in Omro, son of the late Joe and Adeline (Fiegel) Ellis. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he served from 1954 until 1957 with service in North Africa. On May 16, 1958, he married Alberta...
Vivian M. Koppa
May 10, 2019
Vivian M. Koppa died Friday, May 10, 2019 at Azura Memory Care, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. She was 94 years old.
Vivian was born on April 7, 1925 in Wausau, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Joseph P. and Helen M. (Sniegoski) Skarwecki. She married Alexander J. Koppa at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau on November 4, 1950. Alex preceded...
William "Bill" John Jaeger
May 10, 2019
William J. "Bill" Jaeger, 82, Marathon, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born March 31, 1937 in Marshfield, son of the late Arnold and Mae (Gorman) Jaeger. On March 30, 1959, he married Nancy Chrouser at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Stratford. She survives.
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Roxanne (Edel) Johnson
May 10, 2019
Roxanne Marie (Edel) Johnson
8/14/1967 – 5/10/2019
Roxanne Marie Johnson was born August 14, 1967 to parents Joseph and Rita (Spindler) Edel in Owatonna, MN. She was a Graduate of Owatonna High School and received her college degree from UW-Stevens Point in Education in 1990. She met her husband Normond (Norm) Johnson while at UWSP...
Mary W. Wagner
May 9, 2019
Mary Winifred Wagner, 97, passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2019.
She was born in St. Paul, MN, daughter of the late Marvin and Helen (Phelps) Winston.
Mary is survived by her children, Lana (Larry) Markey, Bruce (Linda) Hoss, Debbie Reinicke and Thomas (Beth) Hoss; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
She...
Elsie A. (Lambrecht) Sturm
May 9, 2019
Elsie A. Sturm, 86, Schofield, formerly of Park Falls, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 9, 2019, under the care of Ascension Hospice.
She was born August 1, 1932 in Wausau, daughter of the late Arthur and Elsie (Kurth) Lambrecht. On April 11, 1964, she married Hershal Sturm. He preceded her in...
Alex Juvonen
May 8, 2019
Alex Juvonen, 92, Wausau died Wednesday May 8, 2019 at Applegate Reflections, Wausau.
Alex was born March 25, 1927 to the late Matti and Anna Juvonen in Ripseva, Russia. Although he was born in Russia, Alex was proud of his Finnish heritage. He met Margaret Brandt in Sweden and they were married there on November 17, 1951....
Autumn "Mum" Frances (Kaufman) Kinney
May 7, 2019
Autumn Frances Kinney “Mum”, age 84 of Wausau, died Tuesday, May 7, 2019, in Rochester Minnesota, surrounded by her family after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Autumn was born March 11, 1935 in Wausau, to Evan and Frances (Galistel) Kaufman. She was married to Patrick David Kinney on June 15, 1957, in Wausau. They built a...
Betty Mae Knetter
May 6, 2019
Betty Mae Knetter, 70, died Monday, May 6, 2019 under the care of Asceracare Hospice at Stoney River Memory Center, Marshfield.
She was born May 17, 1948 in Stratford, daughter of the late John and Bernice (Alther) Punke. She graduated in 1967 from Stratford High School and on May 1, 1976 she married Stephen “Steve” Knetter at...
Priscilla D. (Graveen) Grell
May 5, 2019
Priscilla D. Grell, 87, Wausau, died Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born January 1, 1932 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Reinhold and Florence (Kleinschmidt) Graveen. On September 10, 1949, she married Elroy H. Grell at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on July 13, 2004....
Terry "Goot" M. Gutowski
May 4, 2019
Terry M. “Goot” Gutowski, 50, Sarasota, FL, formerly of Wausau died Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born April 19, 1969 in Wausau, son of Peter and Jeanne (Raduechel) Gutowski, Wausau. At five years old Terry came home with a hockey stick in hand and the drive to challenge the world. Little did...
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...
