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.

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...

Esther Pilgrim

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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