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.
Marian E. Wozniczka
Mar 10, 2018
Marian E. Wozniczka, 93, Wausau died Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Survivors include her children, Tom (Sue) Wozniczka, New London, Tim (Gail) Wozniczka and James (Vicky) Wozniczka, both of Wausau, five grandsons, Dan (Liz) Wozniczka, Scott and Ben Wozniczka, Joshua (Michelle) Wozniczka and Cody Wozniczka, two sisters, LaVerne Johnson, Montana and Jeanne Frederich, Merrill and nieces and...
Thomas P. Mcdougall
Mar 9, 2018
Thomas "Tom" Patrick McDougall of Edgar died peacefully on Friday, March 9, 2018 at the age of 65. Tom was born in Danbury, CT on August 8, 1952 to Harold and Evelyn McDougall. Tom was a lifelong drywaller. He moved around the country before settling in Central Wisconsin in the 90's. He met his companion, Polly Becker in 2003. Tom...
Gene R. Kemp
Mar 6, 2018
Gene R. Kemp, 71, Athens, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Marshfield Medical Center. He was born September 23, 1946 in Cedarburg, son of the late Harvey and Catherine (Orlikowski) Kemp. On January 27, 1968 he married Judy Fickel at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church, Cedarburg. She survives. Gene served his country in the United States Airforce and worked as...
Ethel D. Brown
Mar 5, 2018
Ethel Brown, 80, was called to her loving God on Monday, March 5, 2018. She was born August 3, 1937 in the town of Freedom, WI, daughter of the late Norman and Marie (Bowers) Huss. On June 4, 1956, she married her loving husband, Bob Brown in Abbotsford. They were married for 61 years. Ethel loved being a stay-at-home mom....
Martha B. Westberg
Mar 4, 2018
Martha B. Westberg, 98, Wausau, died Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 1, 1920 in Wausau, daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Constanz) Roth. On February 6, 1937 she married Everett Westberg at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on November 18, 1993. Martha was always on the go...
John M. Palmer
Mar 2, 2018
John M. Palmer, 82, Wausau, died Friday March 2, 2018, at the home of his daughter in Wausau. He was born December 12, 1935, in Grafton, West Virginia, son of the late John S. and Freda (Jolitz) Palmer. On June 9, 1962, he married Suzanne Williams in Ottumwa, Iowa. She preceded him in death August 3, 2013. John began his...
Daniel O. Nowitzke
Feb 28, 2018
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Michael P. Mccall
Feb 26, 2018
Michael P. McCall, 60, of Tomahawk, WI, passed away Monday February 26, 2018 at Ascension Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston, WI. Mike was born Oct. 18, 1957 to the late Philip and Norine (Kennedy) McCall in Kankakee, IL. Survivors include his sisters Joan (Jim) Bergren, Christine (Barry) Lamb and brother Robert, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great niece...
Joan L. Puerner
Feb 25, 2018
Joan L. Puerner, 89, Wausau died Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Ascension St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born December 14, 1928 in Wausau, daughter of the late Wallace and Agnes (Tetzlaft) Puerner. For many years Joan worked as a nurse anesthetist at the former St. Mary's Hospital in Wausau. Some of her favorite pastimes included gardening, knitting and being...
Gerard M. Skrzypchak
Feb 25, 2018
As the house chimes rang loudly in the winter wind, Gerard M. Skrzypchak, 65, died peacefully on Sunday February 25, 2018, with family at his side. Gerard was born in Wausau on November 2, 1952, son of the late John Jr. and Dorothy (Kraimer) Skrzypchak. He grew up on the family farm in the Town of Cassel, Marathon. He was...
Marilynn A. Heidvogel
Feb 24, 2018
Marilynn A. Heidvogel, 75, Wausau died Saturday, February 24, 2018 under the care of Interim Hospice at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 22, 1942 in Fremont, Nebraska, daughter of the late William and Adeline (Craven) Talbot. On February 8, 1964 she married John Heidvogel in Omaha, Nebraska. He survives. For many years Marilynn was...
Rich T. Konkol
Feb 24, 2018
Rich T. Konkol, 74, Hatley, died Saturday February 24, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 5, 1943, in Milwaukee, son of the late Clarence and Lorraine (Langteau) Konkol. On November 3, 1979, he married Sharon Sabert in Lake Tahoe. After graduating from high school, Rich entered the United States Army and served in the 82nd Airborne Division...
Deloris C. Heier
Feb 23, 2018
Deloris C. Heier, 88, Athens, died Friday, February 23, 2018 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at Dycora Transitional Health, Abbotsford. She was born April 28, 1929 in town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Andrew and Julia (Nowicki) Witucki. On September 12, 1951 she married Lawrence Heier at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski, and they raised four...
Paulina Ann Dombrowski Fellbaum
Feb 20, 2018
Our greatest loss, our Mother, Paulina Ann (Grabko) Dombrowski Fellbaum, 84, of Wausau/ Marathon entered Heaven Tuesday, February 20, 2018 with family rushing to be by her side due to a cardiac arrest. She was born September 16, 1933, in Hatley, daughter of the late Alexander and Elizabeth (Kuklinski) Grabko. Paulina grew up during the Great Depression. She was the...
Lyle R. Leith
Feb 20, 2018
Lyle R. Leith, 77, died February 20, 2018 at his home. He was born July 15, 1940 in Rhinelander, son of the late Marvin and Elizabeth (Rausch) Leith. On July 28, 1962 he married Sandra Dalbec in Wausau. She survives. Lyle enjoyed getting his hands dirty working on cars, and always took time to invite friends and family into his...
Paul E. Fay
Feb 20, 2018
Paul E. Fay, 53, Wausau, died Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at his home. He was born January 31, 1965 in Great Lakes, Ill., son of Kathleen (McDonald) Fay of Wausau and the late Paul Fay. Paul married Cheryl Coulouris on June 25, 1988 in Merrimack, NH. Since 2005, Paul has worked for Piper Products, Inc. in Wausau as Vice President...
John J. Szemborski Jr
Feb 19, 2018
After a 4-year battle with esophageal cancer, John J. Szemborski, Jr., 80, of Marathon, WI, died at his home, on February 19, 2018. John is best known in recent years as the "Honey Guy" at the Farmers Market of Wausau, where he was a vendor for over 25 years and one of the first vendors of organic produce. Friends and...
Betty J. Mueller
Feb 19, 2018
Betty J. Mueller, 87, Wausau died Monday, February 19, 2018 at her home. She was born March 7, 1930 in Wausau, daughter of the late George F. Obermeier and Helen (Scutkowski) Schmitz and beloved stepdaughter to Mynard Schmitz. On June 23, 1951 she married Robert E. Mueller at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on December...
Robert H. "Bob" Ringle
Feb 18, 2018
Robert H. "Bob" Ringle, 84, Wausau died Sunday, February 18, 2018 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Garden Side Crossing, Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born February 23, 1933 in Wausau, son of the late Elmer and Alma (Winkert) Ringle Sr. On April 7, 1956 he married Patricia Kort at Trinity Lutheran Church,...
Elroy W. Staszak
Feb 14, 2018
Elroy W. Staszak, 65, Wausau died Wednesday February 14, 2018 at Tranquility Way, his home for the last seven years. Elroy was born December 19, 1952 to Arthur and Delores (Zietlow) Staszak, in Wausau. He enjoyed the many years he attended the EACH and ADS programs. He also liked playing with stuffed animals, watching action shows on television and watching...
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