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.
Esther Pilgrim
Jul 3, 2018
Esther A. Pilgrim, 97, Edgar, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Mountain Terrace, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born January 15, 1921 in Edgar, daughter of the late Henry and Lilly (Borchardt) Draeger. On June 3, 1944, she married Alvin R. Pilgrim at St....
Fredolin A. Lang
Jul 3, 2018
Fredolin A. Lang, 100, Wausau, died Tuesday July 3, 2018 at Wellington Place. He was born October 26, 1917, in the town of Cassel, son of the late Frank and Mary (Heil) Lang. On September 1, 1942, he married Dorothy Busko at St. Mary Catholic Church, Dubuque, Iowa. She survives. Fred was an Army veteran of World War II, inducted...
Celine T. Zelinski
Jul 3, 2018
Celine T. Zelinski, 87, died Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 7, 1930 in Chicago, daughter of the late Gustave and Anna (Haas) Springer. On April 17, 1993 she married Dan Zelinski at the Church of St. Anne, Wausau. Celine retired from Kmart after many years. She then enjoyed working as a bus monitor...
Jerry Albers
Jul 2, 2018
Jerome M. "Jerry" Albers, 76, Wausau, died Monday, July 2, 2018 at North Central Health Care Facility, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born November 18, 1941 in Green Bay, son of the late Jerome P. and Bernice (Thomson) Albers. On October 26, 1968, he married Patricia "Pat" Englebert in Green Bay. She...
Debra S. Beck
Jul 1, 2018
Debra S. Beck, 62, Mosinee, died July 1, 2018 at her home. She was born March 8, 1956 in Manitowoc, daughter of Lucille (Syring) Felzkowski and the late Eugene Felzkowski. Survivors include her children, Ramona Stieber, Monticello, Arkansas, Shane (Michaela) Heinrich, Plainview, Minnesota and Stephanie (Cary) Truex, Menifee, California; eight grandchildren; mother, Luiclle Felzkowski, Wausau; sisters, LuAnn (Leo) Mucha, Merrill...
Eugene M. Abitz
Jun 30, 2018
Eugene M. Abitz, age 67, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by many of his beloved family members. Eugene was born January 7, 1951 to the late Martin and Isla (Smart) Abitz. He was currently a resident of Wausau Manor which has been home for the past year. He made many friends there. Formerly he...
Esther A. Schiavetti
Jun 26, 2018
Esther A. Schiavetti, 96, Marathon, formerly of Ironwood, MI died Tuesday, June 26, 2018 under the care of Interim Hospice and Palliative Care at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon. She was born March 2, 1922 in Ironwood, daughter of the late Domenic and Ida (Lerza) Gentile. On June 14, 1958 she married Angelo Schiavetti at St. Mary Catholic Church, Hurley. He...
Patricia E. Sessions
Jun 24, 2018
Patricia E. Sessions, 83, Marathon, died Sunday, June 24, 2018 at The Bay at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born August 14, 1934 in Fairchild, Wis., daughter of the late Andrew and Amanda (Kottke) Olson. On October 11, 1952, she married DuWane "Duke" Sessions in Fairchild....
Anna Nowak
Jun 21, 2018
Anna Nowak, 94, Wausau died Thursday, June 21, 2018 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born April 25, 1924 in Poland to the late John and Mary (Pogorzelski) Moskal. On November 11, 1953 she married Frank Nowak in Poland. He preceded her in death on May 2, 2004. After enduring the hardships of World...
Thomas M. Koehler
Jun 20, 2018
Thomas M. Koehler, 63, Wausau, died Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at his home, under the care of Ministry Hospice after a short illness. He was born December 20, 1954 in Wausau, son of the late James and Caroline (Schultz) Koehler. After graduating from high school, he went to work at Kraft Foods in Wausau, retiring after 43 years of service....
Richard "Rich" J. Pijan
Jun 18, 2018
Richard "Rich" J. Pijan, 51, died Monday, June 18, 2018 at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac. He was born June 23, 1966 in Wausau, son of John and Sharon (Piehl) Pijan. Rich attended St. Michaels Grade School through the eighth grade, graduated from Newman High School and received an associate's degree in computer science from Northcentral Technical College, all...
Joseph E. Scheithauer
Jun 17, 2018
Joseph E. Scheithauer, 90, Athens died Sunday, June 17, 2018 at his home while under the care of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care. He was born November 13, 1927 in Rib Lake, son of the late Joseph E. and Marcella B. (Jarchow) Scheithauer. On September 15, 1951 he married Marcella Westfall in Rib Lake. She survives. In his younger years...
Mark S. Stachowiak
Jun 13, 2018
Mark S. Stachowiak, 60, Green Bay, died Wednesday, June 13, 2018. He was born September 27, 1957 to Fabian "Buck" T. and Dolores (Jakubowski) Stachowiak. After graduating from D.C. Everest High School, Mark proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1976-1979 as an Airman First Class. He worked as a service representative for Memorex Telex and was also...
Virginia Szuminski
Jun 13, 2018
Virginia Szuminski, 78, Marathon, died Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born in the Town of Cassel on October 1, 1939 to the late Frank and Helen (Gajewski) Szuminski. She went to work at Marathon Cheese in 1958 and worked there until her retirement. In her free time, Virginia loved spending time outside, especially working in...
Patricia "Patti" A. Dahm
Jun 13, 2018
Patricia "Patti" A. Dahm, 69, died Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Colonial Manor, Wausau. She was born July 5, 1948 in Wausau, daughter of Murill "Jake" and Eleanor "Ellie" Dahm. She worked in insurance for Marshfield Clinic, Westhill Medical Specialists and most recently Gastrointestinal Associates. She enjoyed reading, science fiction and shopping. Patti also enjoyed family gatherings, traveling with family...
Thomas O. Thoma
Jun 12, 2018
Thomas O. (Tom) Thoma, 76 passed away on June 12, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Tom was born on March 26, 1942 in Neillsville, WI to the late Irvin and Lila (Kalkofen) Thoma. He graduated from Lincoln High School Wisconsin Rapids. On June 13, 1981 he married Connie (Kasmerchak) Hahn at Salem Lutheran Church, Wausau. Connie passed away June 22,...
Joseph "Pauly" Orlikowski
Jun 12, 2018
Joseph Paul Orlikowski, also known as "Pauly" by his relatives and friends went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Pauly was born May 31, 1956 at Memorial Hospital in Medford, son of the late Walter Sr. and Frances (Sekorski) Orlikowski. Pauly graduated from Athens High School in...
Barbara A. Zyduck
Jun 12, 2018
Barbara A. Zyduck, 76, Weston, died Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at UW Hospital, Madison. She was born January 31, 1942 in Wausau, daughter of the late Clarence and Dorothy (Hertz) Burish. Barbara grew up in Edgar and graduated from Edgar High School. She met her future husband, Ronald Zyduck, on a blind date and on August 19, 1961 they were...
Ethel M. Niewolny
Jun 11, 2018
Ethel M. Niewolny, 87, died Monday, June 11, 2018 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born July 21, 1930 in Athens, daughter of the late Reinhard and Mary (Sompel) Schultheiss. On April 10, 1948 she married Clarence Niewolny at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Milan. He preceded her in death on October 29, 2004. She worked as manager of...
Katherine A. Heisler
Jun 10, 2018
Katherine "Kathy" A. Heisler, 79, Las Vegas, formerly of Wausau, passed into eternal rest and peace on Sunday, June 10, 2018 in Las Vegas, NV after experiencing a sudden, debilitating illness. Kathy was born June 3, 1939 in Hatley, WI the daughter of the late Anton and late Stella (Olenski) Pieshalla. On June 22, 1957, she and James "Jim" Heisler...
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