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.

Thomas J. Jablonski

Thomas J. Jablonski

Oct 22, 2018

Thomas J. Jablonski, 87, Wausau, died Monday October 22, 2018 at Mount View Care Center.

He was born May 23, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Thomas and Mary (Lachtera) Jablonski.  On February 16, 1963, he married Margaret Gross in Stevens Point.

Thomas proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.  He taught...

Elsie A. (Stark)  Meier

Elsie A. (Stark) Meier

Oct 20, 2018

Elsie A. Meier, 97, Wausau, formerly of Athens, died Saturday, October 20, 2018 at the Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.  Elsie was born July 20, 1921 to the late Benjamin and Martha (Grosskreutz) Stark, in the Town of Wien.  She married Theodore M. Meier Sr. on June 12, 1944 in Dubuque, Iowa.  He preceded her in death on October 21,...

Peng Thao

Peng Thao

Oct 19, 2018

Peng Thao, age 37, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 21, 1981 in Wausau, Wisconsin, to Su Ying and Mai Lee Thao.

Throughout Peng’s life she was a member at First Hmong Missionary Alliance. During her teen years, she was a Sunday School teacher and the treasurer for...

Roger Sagstetter

Roger Sagstetter

Oct 17, 2018

Roger Sagstetter, 80, Wausau died Wednesday October 17, 2018 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau. Roger was born May 11, 1938 to the late Clarence and Edna(Knudsen) Sagstetter, in Wausau. Roger married Lorraine Treichel on September 10, 1960. Roger was a beloved potato chip and cookie eater for which he received his nickname “The Cookie Monster” by his family. Roger...

Joyce A. Steinke

Joyce A. Steinke

Oct 17, 2018

Joyce (Lodholz) Steinke, 87, Wausau, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2018.

She was born June 13, 1931 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Wausau to the late Herbert and Mayme (Ferries) Lodholz.  On September 9, 1950 she married Rupert Steinke at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau.  He preceded her in death on April 23, 2004.   They celebrated...

Patricia Steffen

Patricia Steffen

Oct 16, 2018

Central Wisconsin lost a little woman with a big heart on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 when Patricia Steffen, 86, passed away at a place she dedicated a good percentage of her life caring for others, Wausau’s Aspirus Hospital.

Patricia Ann was born September 9, 1932 in the dairy farm community of Halder, Wisconsin as the very first...

Donald A. Sandberg

Donald A. Sandberg

Oct 14, 2018

Donald “Sandy”, because of his sandy-brown hair, A. Sandberg, 88, Rib Mountain, was taken from his family, Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Ascension Saint Clare’s Hospital, Weston.

He was born January 10, 1930 in Oshkosh, son of the late George and Frieda (Ehlert) Sandberg.  On September 3, 1960, he married Jane M. Holloman-Shampine in Pine City, MN. ...

Sandra L. Wolf

Sandra L. Wolf

Oct 13, 2018

Sandra L. Wolf, 75, Wausau, died Saturday, October 13, 2018 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau.

She was born September 1, 1943 in Wausau, daughter of the late Richard and Dorothy (Zuelsdorf) Kolbeck.

Sandra retired as a Certified Nursing Assistant from Mount View Care Center, Wausau. ...

Emily A Flood

Emily A Flood

Oct 10, 2018

Emily A. Flood, 42, died Wednesday, October 10, 2018 in Madison.

Emily was born June 29, 1976 in Wausau, daughter of Andrew and Debbie (Peterson) Flood.  After growing up in Texas and spending time living on the east coast, she settled back in Wausau close to family.

Emily cared about and was truly kind to...

John R. Kohnhorst

John R. Kohnhorst

Oct 10, 2018

John R. Kohnhorst, 65, Wausau died Wednesday, October 10, 2018, surrounded by his loving family while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau.

He was born January 24, 1953 in Wausau, son of Ralph Kohnhorst, Wausau and the late Lois (Steiner) Kohnhorst.  On September 22, 2004 he married Lorrene...

Jean J. Brzezinski

Jean J. Brzezinski

Oct 9, 2018

Jean J. Brzezinski, 87, Wausau, died unexpectedly Tuesday October 9, 2018 at her home. Jean was born August 12, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Alexander and Wanda (Glodoski) Peplinski. She was raised in Amherst, WI where she attended a one room school. She graduated from Amherst High School in 1949. Jean & her 6 siblings enjoyed many...

Patricia L. (Herman)  Hartwig

Patricia L. (Herman) Hartwig

Oct 9, 2018

Patricia “Pat” L. Hartwig, loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 85, on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. She will always be remembered for her kind heart and spry attitude on life. Pat was never one to sit still for long, of course unless it was to sit in a tree stand...

Lyle W. Sackmann

Lyle W. Sackmann

Oct 8, 2018

Lyle W. Sackmann, 78, Athens died Monday, October 8, 2018 at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield.

He was born August 25, 1940 in Athens to the late William and Eva (Andrews) Sackmann.

Lyle worked at the former Braun Brothers Ford garage for many years as well as farming with his father in the town of Bern. ...

Lylas M. Baumann

Lylas M. Baumann

Oct 8, 2018

Lylas M. Baumann, 72, Athens died Monday, October 8, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born July 19, 1946 in the town of Rib Falls, son of LaVila (Schulz) Krueger, town of Rib Falls and the late Marvin Baumann.  On December 13, 1969 he married Jean Hoff at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, town of Rib...

Robert "Dick" Vance

Robert "Dick" Vance

Oct 7, 2018

Robert “Dick” Vance, 86, died Sunday, October 7, 2018 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home.

Dick was born June 15, 1932 in Harvard, Illinois, son of the late Raymond and Sue (Goodsell) Vance. On May 25, 1963 he married Helen Becker in Illinois. She survives.

Dick worked as...

Harvey B. Klumpyan

Harvey B. Klumpyan

Oct 6, 2018

Surrounded by his loving family and beloved wife “Honey”, Harvey B. Klumpyan, 91, Wausau died Saturday, October 6, 2018 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

He was born October 11, 1926 in Ashford WI, son of the late Nickolaus and Rosina (Schill) Klumpyan.  On June 16, 1951 he married Henrietta Heier at Holy...

Bonnie M. Wenta

Bonnie M. Wenta

Oct 4, 2018

Bonnie M. Wenta, 83, died October 4, 2018 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau.

She was born September 12, 1935 in Wausau, daughter of the late Alfred and Bonnie Margaret (Faulkner) Geske.  She married Ronald Wenta who preceded her in death.

Bonnie worked as a CNA doing...

Donovan "Don" L. Soppe

Donovan "Don" L. Soppe

Oct 3, 2018

Donovan “Don” L. Soppe, 74, Rothschild, formerly of Sauk City, died Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at his home.

He was born December 14, 1943 in Bennett, Iowa, son of the late Leonard and Nelba (King) Soppe.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served as a Radioman while stationed in Greece and Spain.

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Agnes Pauline Bembenek

Agnes Pauline Bembenek

Oct 3, 2018

Agnes Pauline Bembenek, 96, Wausau, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, October 3, 2018.

She was born on September 26, 1922 in the town of Bevent to the late Anton and Felixia (Stroik) Wierzba.  On October 26, 1953, Agnes married the love of her life, the late Frank A. Bembenek who passed away on February 12,...

Angela "Angie" Kucirek

Angela "Angie" Kucirek

Oct 1, 2018

Angela “Angie” Kucirek, 86, Wausau, died Monday October 1, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born August 9, 1932, in Wausau, daughter of the late Kaspar and Anna (Hohl) Schilling.  On October 5, 1963, she married Robert Kucirek at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau.  He survives.

After high school, Angie worked at D.J. Murray...

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