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.
Lawrence "Larry" Poch
Sep 29, 2018
It is with great sadness; the family of Larry Poch, 73, announce his passing. In the comfort of his own home, with his wife and daughters at his side, Larry lost his battle with cancer on Saturday September 29, 2018 at 9:03 am.
Larry was born November 22, 1944 to the late Lawrence and Alice (Nelson) Poch...
Lorraine E. Frank
Sep 25, 2018
Lorraine E. Frank, 80, Wausau, died Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born June 17, 1938 in Wausau, daughter of the late Alex and Esther (Kostka) Gorski. For many years, Lorraine worked for Fiskars in Wausau, until her retirement.
Survivors include, two children, Randy (Rene’) Frank, Mosinee and Lori Frank-Gorski, Florida;...
Mary "Peggy" M. (Schield) Hintze
Sep 24, 2018
Mary “Peggy” Hintze (nee Schield) age 76, died very unexpectedly at her home on Monday September 24, 2018. She was deeply loved by many and will be greatly missed.
Peggy was born November 9, 1941, the youngest child of Dolores and Walter (whom she referred to as Daddy for her entire life) Schield in Schofield, WI. She...
William "Bill" M. Zenner
Sep 23, 2018
Our Father, William M. (Bill) Zenner passed away serenely on September 23, 2018 at the age of 98. He was the eldest of three sons born to Lillian and Michael Zenner on October 22, 1919 in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Following in his father's footsteps, Dad served his country in the armed forces. He joined the infantry in 1942 during World...
Karen M. Wagner
Sep 23, 2018
Karen M. Wagner, 68, died Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born May 17, 1950, in Antigo, daughter of the late Harry and Anna (Bocinsky) Krivoshein. On May 13, 1972 she married Arden Wagner in Wausau. He survives.
Karen worked for 43 years as a unit clerk in the hospital. She...
Scott A. Parsons
Sep 21, 2018
Quiet and Shy are not words that one would use to describe Scott Parsons. Loud, Xtreme, Artist, Talented, Hard-Working, Chrome, Toxic Pipes, Karaoke and Giving are words that more accurately describe him.
Scott lived life, every day. Some would say he lived fast and hard. He packed a ton of experiences in his 47 years. He was...
Thomas L. Braunel
Sep 20, 2018
Thomas L. Braunel, 60, Marathon died Thursday September 20, 2018 at his home. Tom was born September 20, 1958 to Merlyn and Marilyn (Wokatsch) Braunel in Wausau. Tom graduated from Marathon High School in 1976. Currently he was employed with O’Brien Steel. He was an independent yet social man, considering himself a “truck guy”. Being outdoors cutting wood was...
Robin D. Zastrow
Sep 19, 2018
Robin Denise Zastrow, 54, passed away on Wednesday September 19, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospice House after a nine-month battle with cancer with her sisters, Vicki, Donna and Linda by her side.
Robin was born December 9, 1963 the youngest of nine children to Fred and Virginia (Tietz) Zastrow.
Robin attended Wausau area schools. She...
Roger James Setterman Sr.
Sep 16, 2018
Roger James Setterman Sr., 78, Kronenwetter, formerly of Burlington, died Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born July 8, 1940 in Butternut, son of the late Joel and Myra (Smart) Setterman. On May 15, 1965, he married Rachel “Betty” Michalski in Milwaukee. She survives.
Roger was a veteran of the United...
Lorraine M. Knoeck
Sep 14, 2018
Lorraine M. Knoeck, 88, Wausau, was called to her eternal home on Friday September 14, 2018, while under the care of the Aspirus Palliative Care Unit, with her family and husband of 68 years, Laurell at her side.
Lorraine was born August 4, 1930 in the community known as Rocky Ridge, in the town of Mosinee, daughter...
Peter C. Hartway
Sep 14, 2018
Peter C. Hartway, 66, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 14, 2018. Peter was born May 3, 1952 in Park Falls, to Dolores Hartway and the late Arnold Hartway.
Peter was united in marriage on May 21, 1977 at St. John’s Lutheran Church to Marjean Wendt of Hamburg. Together they lived in Wausau for...
Kathleen Yvonne Writz
Sep 10, 2018
Kathleen Y. Writz 94, Athens passed away Monday September 10, 2018 at Dycora Transitional Health in Abbotsford. Kathleen Yvonne Cooper was born April 6, 1924 in Beechy, Saskatchewan Canada, to the late John and Royce Cooper. She had 10 brothers and sisters. Kathleen was a twin to her brother Kenneth who died at a young age in Canada.
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Glenn A. Krueger
Sep 10, 2018
Marathon – On Monday, September 10, 2018, Glenn A. Krueger passed away peacefully at the Aspirus Hospice at the age of 74.
He was born January 21, 1944 to Wilmer and Myrtle (Haelfrisch) Krueger in Manitowoc, WI. He was the middle child of the five boys his parents had. His is survived by his wife, Mary (Koch)...
Marge E. (Johnas) Mullen
Sep 9, 2018
Marge will be fondly remembered for her kindness and the love for her family and friends. She was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, September 9, 2018 while under the care of Interim Healthcare Hospice.
She was born March 28, 1928 in Athens, daughter of the late Emil and Mary (Albrecht) Johnas. On October 5, 1946...
Joan "Joanie" M. Boers
Sep 9, 2018
Joan “Joanie” M. Boers, 66, died Sunday, September 9, 2018 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at her home.
She was born April 8, 1952 in Antigo, daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Simon) Wildman. On May 20, 1972 she married Richard Boers in Antigo. He survives.
Survivors include her husband, Richard;...
Kenneth A. Straub
Sep 6, 2018
Kenneth A. Straub, 90, Rothschild, died Thursday, September 6, 2018 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, South Shore, Wausau.
He was born February 27, 1928 in Edgar, son of the late Benno and Leona (Wagner) Straub. On August 22, 1951 he married Betty Bohmann at St. John Catholic...
Randal W. Landwehr
Sep 4, 2018
Randal W. Landwehr, 62, died Tuesday, September 4, 2018 in Rothschild, WI while acting as a Good Samaritan.
Randy was born February 2nd, 1956 in Wausau, WI in the backseat of a Ford, the second of seven children. He graduated from Marathon High School in 1974. He and Sally married, beginning their life together in a home...
Mary Ann Wimmer
Sep 4, 2018
Mary Ann Wimmer, 95, died Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau.
She was born July 7, 1923 in Merrill, daughter of the late Henry and Anna Alvina (Kniess) Heinz. She married Wesley Barttelt who died in WWII. She married Elmer Wimmer Sr. and he preceded her in death on February 8, 1999.
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Roland L. Seidel
Sep 3, 2018
Roland “Rollie” L. Seidel 92, Weston, formerly of Milwaukee, died Monday September 3, 2018 at Pride TLC in Weston. Roland was born to the late Ryan and Helena (Hartwig) Seidel in the Tomahawk, WI area.
When World War II broke out, the family moved to Manitowoc, Wisconsin where Roland attended Lincoln High School. While attending High School,...
Robert "Bobby" C. Wilichowski
Sep 2, 2018
Robert “Bobby” C. Wilichowski, 88, died Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born September 10, 1929 in Fond du Lac, son of the late Carl and Margaret (Corda) Wilichowski. On June 24, 1953 he married Mildred “Muddie” Krebsbach at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. She preceded him in death on June 24, 2003....
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