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.

Angelina Sykora

Angelina Sykora

Jul 26, 2018

Angelina D. Sykora, 61, Wausau, formerly of the Town of Deerbrook, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born November 12, 1956 in Wisconsin. On July 16, 1977, she married Ronald Sykora in Gleason. He survives. Angelina was a 1975 graduate of...

Mary Jane Neuendank

Mary Jane Neuendank

Jul 25, 2018

Mary Jane Neuendank, 85, of Aniwa, died Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Ascension Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston. Mary Jane was born March 3, 1933 to the late Anton and Ann (Nezda) Gureski in Hatley. She married Otto Neuendank on June 18, 1952 at St. Florian in Hatley. He preceded her in death on August 21, 2008. Mary Jane and her...

Tamela Blake

Tamela Blake

Jul 23, 2018

Tamela "Tammy" A. Blake, 59, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by family at Wausau Manor. She was born February 23, 1959 in Mazeppa, Minnesota, daughter of the late Clarence and Patricia (Muenzhuber) Blake. She worked as a health teacher for Pacelli High School and spent many years as a fitness instructor. In...

Sallee Krueger

Sallee Krueger

Jul 23, 2018

A much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, Sallee Rae (Litzer) Krueger passed away peacefully, 71, at the family farm in the town of Hewitt on Monday July 23rd 2018. Sallee is survived by her husband of 51 years, Gary L Krueger, her sons; Jason Krueger of Town of Hewitt, and Jeremy (Amy) Krueger of Merrill, her daughter; Trudi (David)...

Grace A. Oestreich

Grace A. Oestreich

Jul 21, 2018

Grace A. Oestreich, 89, Marathon, died Saturday, July 21, 2018 at North Central Health Care Facility, Wausau. She was born March 6, 1929 in the Town of Cassel, daughter of the late Fred and Emma (Hohndorf) Laumer. On September 3, 1955, she married William H. Oestreich at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Edgar. He preceded her in death on January 31,...

Janice "Jan" Peterson

Janice "Jan" Peterson

Jul 21, 2018

Janice “Jan” Peterson, 85, New Port Richey, Fla., formerly of Wausau, died Saturday July 21, 2018, at Gulfside Hospice, New Port Richey.  She was born January 6, 1933, in Wausau, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Casimir and Antoniette (Cherek) Shebelski.  On September 1, 1956, she married Donald E. Peterson at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee.  He preceded her in...

Irvin "Bill" Desotelle

Irvin "Bill" Desotelle

Jul 20, 2018

Irvin "Bill" Desotelle, 74, of the Town of Rib Mountain passed away Friday July 20, 2018 at Aspirus Hospice House surrounded by his family. He was born September 5, 1943, in Las Vegas, NV. After graduating from D.C. Everest High School in 1961, Bill served in the USAF. Upon completion of his tour of duty, Bill was hired by the...

Helen L. Giese

Helen L. Giese

Jul 19, 2018

Helen L. Giese, 84, died Thursday, July 19, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born April 25, 1934 in Athens, daughter of the late Sanford and Eula (Wisner) Morse. On December 15, 1953 she married Thomas Giese. He survives. Helen's greatest joy was time spent with family and enjoying a meal with a pretty set table. Helen enjoyed cooking,...

Daniel J. Kaldunski

Daniel J. Kaldunski

Jul 18, 2018

Daniel J. Kaldunski, 81, died Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 13, 1937 in Gaylord, Minnesota, son of the late Elmer Sr. and Sophia (Stencil) Kaldunski. On February 11, 1961 he married Donna Ringle at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. She survives. Daniel served his country in the United States Army, stationed in Germany....

Arthur Staszak

Arthur Staszak

Jul 16, 2018

Arthur Staszak, 91, Wausau, died on Monday, July 16, 2018 at the Aspirus Hospice House. He was born on January 16, 1927 to the late Walter and Helen (Sliwicki) Staszak in Cudahy, WI. When he was 8 years old the family moved to the town of Wausau. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1945. On July 1, 1950 he...

Wayne J. Lang

Wayne J. Lang

Jul 14, 2018

Wayne J. Lang, 78, Marathon died Saturday, July 14, 2018 under the care of Ministry Hospice at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 26, 1940 in Laona, son of the late William and Dorothy (Lepak) Lang. On September 25, 1965 he married Janice Hanke in Stettin, Wisconsin. She survives. For more than 42 years Wayne...

Harvey E. Zubke

Harvey E. Zubke

Jul 13, 2018

Harvey E. Zubke, 89, passed peacefully to his eternal home on Friday, July 13, 2018 at Athenian Living, Athens under the care of staff and Ministry Hospice. He was born October 31, 1928 in the town of Johnson to the late Herman and Dora (Ewan) Zubke. As a young man, he fell in love with Marjean Halverson, Medford, who he...

Raymond Dale Rawson

Raymond Dale Rawson

Jul 12, 2018

Raymond "Dale" Rawson, 83, Wausau, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Colonial Manor. He was born July 14, 1934 in Wausau to the late Harvey and Gladys (Drews) Rawson. On August 28, 1976 he married Betty Irene Jackson Krenz at Trinity Lutheran Church on Stewart Avenue in Wausau. They later divorced but remained friends. Dale worked at Wisconsin Box...

Orville A. Verpoorten

Orville A. Verpoorten

Jul 11, 2018

Orville Allen Verpoorten passed away on July 11, 2018 in his home with his wife at his side. Born on January 21, 1945 to the late James and Violet Verpoorten and grew to have an avid love for the outdoors, and Gale Rae Kramm whom he married on October 24, 1964, a notably beautiful autumn day. He spent a fruitful...

James "Jim" Ryan

James "Jim" Ryan

Jul 8, 2018

James "Jim" R. Ryan, 87, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 8, 2018 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born May 1, 1931 in Dubuque, Iowa, son of the late Edmund and Eunice (Walters) Ryan. His first marriage was to Rose Kutsch. She preceded him in death on July 2,...

Henry Tilloson

Henry Tilloson

Jul 8, 2018

Henry Tilloson, 94, Wausau, died July 8, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 13, 1924 in Clegg, Texas, son of the late Cyrus and Mattie Bell (Farek) Tilloson. On May 19, 1973 he married Mary Beth Erdman at Immanuel Baptist Church, Wausau. She survives. Henry served his country in the United States Airforce during World War II...

Arlene J. Gusman

Arlene J. Gusman

Jul 6, 2018

Arlene Janice Gusman, 84, died July 6, 2018 at Pride TLC, Weston. She was born March 5, 1934 in Wausau, daughter of the late Henry and Thelma (Eastling) Gusman. Arlene was raised in Wausau and graduated from Wausau High School. As a single working girl, and while in Wausau, she was employed at Drott Manufacturing, Chem-Chrome Inc. and Powder Technology...

Ramona A. Flees

Ramona A. Flees

Jul 6, 2018

Ramona A. Flees, 88, Schofield, died Friday July 6, 2018 at Rennes Health and Rehab, Weston. She was born March 27, 1930 in Milladore, daughter of the late Charles and Rose (Younger) Mancl. On June 29, 1953, she married Edwin Flees at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Milladore. He preceded her in death April 26, 2007. Ramona was a homemaker...

Donald J. Seymour

Donald J. Seymour

Jul 4, 2018

Donald J. Seymour, 95, Wausau passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 under the care of Aspirus Home Hospice Care at Lakeview Heights, Wausau. He was born April 15, 1923 in Wausau, son of the late Herb and Elsie (Beck) Seymour. On September 21, 1946 he married Ruth Lodholz at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on...

Alfred J. "Al" Marx

Alfred J. "Al" Marx

Jul 3, 2018

Alfred J. "Al" Marx On July 3, 2018, Alfred "Al" Marx, 80 years young, went home to be with his Heavenly Father after a brave brief fight with cancer. Alfred was born April 13, 1938 on the family farm in Wausau, son of the late John and Margaret (Dellmann) Marx. He attended a one room school house and later graduated...

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