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.
Lori Ann Stark
Dec 27, 2018
Lori Ann Stark, 55, Cottage Grove, formerly of Mosinee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 27, 2018.
She was born June 7, 1963 in Wausau, the daughter of David and Arline (Wojdac) Stark of Mosinee.
Survivors include her parents; two sisters, Diane (Larry) Gilbertson and Patti Stark; five nieces and nephews, Mary, Joe, Gabrielle, Christy...
Clemens S. Wadzinski
Dec 26, 2018
Clemens S. Wadzinski, 93, formerly from Rothschild, WI passed away Wednesday December 26, 2018 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home, King, WI.
He was born October 10, 1925 to Joseph and Mary (Lepak) Wadzinski in the town of Cassel, WI. Clemens grew up in the town of Cassel and attended Marathon City High School. He was sworn into...
Ryan P. Fischer
Dec 23, 2018
Ryan P. Fischer, 42, quietly passed at home, Sunday, December 23, 2018, after an intense battle with cancer.
He was born June 5, 1976, in Wausau, son of Gary and Sandra Fischer. He met his wife in 2013, and found an instant connection. They married August 7, 2015. She survives.
Ryan was a 1994 graduate...
Ruth H. (Fahl) Weisbrod
Dec 22, 2018
Ruth Weisbrod, 92, Weston, formerly of Rothschild, died peacefully on December 22, 2018 at St Clare Hospital, Weston.
Ruth was born in Wausau on August 12, 1926 to Magdalene and Leo Fahl.
She married Leon Weisbrod on October 2, 1948 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, DePere. Ruth and Leon enjoyed life hiking and bicycling throughout...
Betty A. Reichl
Dec 20, 2018
Betty A. Reichl, 84, died Thursday, December 20, 2018 at ManorCare Health Services, Appleton.
She was born January 5, 1934 in Wausau, daughter of the late Felix and Alice (Sommers) Kostroski. Betty worked for many years as a bookkeeper at Peoples State Bank.
Survivors include her daughter, Alane Balster; grandchildren, Thomas, Theresa and Todd; six...
Jacqueline "Jackie" L. (Borchardt) Wojciechowski
Dec 19, 2018
Jacqueline “Jackie” Leigh Wojciechowski, 51, Wausau, passed away surrounded by her family at Marshfield Medical Center on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 after suffering a brain aneurysm.
She was born October 20, 1967, in Wausau, daughter of Sharon (Weisenberger) Borchardt, Wausau, and Jerry Borchardt, Wausau. Jackie married her high school sweetheart, Bill Wojciechowski, and they were happily married...
Robert "Bob" C. Krueger
Dec 18, 2018
Robert (Bob) Charles Krueger, 74, passed away unexpectedly on December 18th, 2018. Bob was born on January 23rd, 1944 to the late Leslie and Jeanette (Beste) Krueger. Bob worked at Badger Baskets, where his last project was making a bassinette for his new granddaughter, before he retired. Although retired, he was honored to babysit his two young grandchildren full...
Marjean Ruth (Halverson) Zubke
Dec 17, 2018
Marjean Ruth Zubke, 85, passed away peacefully Monday, December 17, 2018 with her children by her side. She is once again with her husband, Harvey, who 6 months ago went ahead to prepare their new home. Marjean was born on February 5, 1933 to Morris and Ruth Halverson, in the Town of Holway. After graduation, she worked as a...
James "Jim" L. Krause
Dec 16, 2018
James “Jim” L. Krause, 73, died Sunday, December 16, 2018.
He was born May 15, 1945, in Wausau, son of the late Anton and Elizabeth (Sekorski) Krause. On September 23, 1967 he married Patricia Baumann at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder. She survives.
Jim not only worked as a dedicated farmer, but had a true...
Jenny A. Tonelli
Dec 15, 2018
Jenny A. Tonelli, 99, Wausau, died December 15, 2018 at Mountain Terrace Court. She was born March 4, 1919, in Cicero, Illinois, the daughter of the late Virgilio and Maria (Bulieri) Carmignani. She married Edward Tonelli July 1, 1939. He preceded her in death October 26, 1982.
Jenny attended Roosevelt Grade School in Cicero and graduated from...
Robert S. Philippi
Dec 13, 2018
Robert S. Philippi, 80, Hazelhurst died Thursday December 13, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born February 25, 1938 to the late Albert and Delilah (Leister) Philippi in Milwaukee, WI. He married Carolyn Einert on April 5, 1961 in Milwaukee. She preceded him in death on June 8, 2009.
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John "Jack" H. Gauger
Dec 11, 2018
John “Jack” Gauger Jr., 88, Rothschild, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Care Partners in Weston.
He was born October 16, 1930 in Wausau, son of the late John Sr. and Erna (Wendorf) Gauger. On May 22, 1954, he married Patricia “Pat” Novitzke at Grace United Church of Christ,...
Josephine R. (Rauen) Bergs
Dec 10, 2018
Josephine R. Bergs, 100, Edgar, died Monday, December 10, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born March 2, 1918 on the family farm in Edgar, daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Meyer) Rauen. On August 17, 1940, she married Paul Bergs at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Poniatowski. He preceded her in death on December...
Adeline W. (Wilde) Hanke
Dec 7, 2018
Adeline W. Hanke went to heaven Friday, December 7, 2018 at Wellington Place in Rib Mountain. Adeline was born October 17, 1921 in Rib Falls, the daughter of the late Walter Wilde and Amanda (Steidinger) Wilde. On Aug. 28, 1945 she married the late Harold Hanke at St. John’s Lutheran Church in the Town of Rib Falls.
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Joan (Jagodinski) Weisenberger
Dec 7, 2018
Joan Weisenberger, 84, formerly of Marathon, died Friday, December 7, 2018 under the care of Wausau Manor, Wausau.
She was born July 2, 1934 in Marathon, daughter of the late John and Mayme (Hall) Jagodinski. Joan married Kenneth Weisenberger Sr. on May 17, 1958 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marathon.
Joan enjoyed spending time with...
Mildred M. (Eisenhut) Hart
Dec 6, 2018
Mildred Marie Hart, age 97, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 6, 2018 at Copperleaf Assisted Living of Marathon.
She was born October 19, 1921 in the town of Rietbrock to Maurice and Bertha (Degenhardt) Eisenhut. She was a graduate of St. Anthony Catholic School and Athens High School. On June 22, 1946, she married...
Dawn R. Narron
Dec 5, 2018
Dawn R. Narron, 92, Wausau died Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born November 3, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late Cecil and Mildred (Coulthurst) Narron.
In 1948 Dawn started her teaching career at the age of 22. In 1992 she retired as a professor of education at U.W. Stevens...
Robert E. Seidler
Dec 4, 2018
Robert E Seidler Sr., 80, Wausau, passed away at his home on December 4, 2018 with his loving wife, Susie at his side.
Bob was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on March 3, 1938 to the late Edward and Norma (Wilson) Seidler.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents; his maternal and paternal grandparents;...
Mary E. (Pawlowski) Kohnhorst
Dec 4, 2018
Mary E. Kohnhorst, 68, Wausau, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born February 19, 1950 in Athens, daughter of the late Edward and Eleanor (Literski) Pawlowski. On June 1, 1968, she married Donald Kohnhorst at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Athens. He survives....
Diane E. Handrick
Dec 4, 2018
Diane Evelyn (Oelke) Handrick, 70, of Marathon, WI, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2018 at 3:10pm under the care of St. Croix Hospice at Colonial Center of Colby.
Diane was born September 19, 1948 in Wausau, WI to the late Victor and Lucelia (Bruns) Oelke. On August 2, 1969, she married Duane Handrick.
Diane...
