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.
Paul M. Zopel
Jan 8, 2018
Paul M. Zopel, 73, Wausau, transitioned at home in the presence of his loving family on Monday Jan. 8, 2018. He was born May 29, 1944 in Chicago, son of Vincent and Rose Zopel. On November 19, 1966 he married the love of his life, Sherry. Living family members include his wife, Sherry; children, Wendy, Justin (Alex), Adam (Mariana) and...
Mary Mieding
Jan 8, 2018
Mary L. Mieding, 71, Rothschild died Monday, January 8, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 30, 1946 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Edward and Loretta (Stauske) Mieding. For many years Mary was a teacher at St. Peter Lutheran School in Schofield. In her younger years she loved to travel and was proud to have traveled to...
Victor F. Hall
Jan 7, 2018
Victor F. Hall, 93, Edgar, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 07, 2018, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born February 13, 1924 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Leonard and Josephine (Mucha) Hall. On August 18, 1954, he married the love of his life, Jeanette Lang at...
Jean F. Schroeder
Jan 6, 2018
Jean F. Schroeder, 76, Rothschild, died Saturday January 6, 2018 at Sunrise Assisted Living, Minnetonka, Minn. She will be dearly missed by her survivors, but she has been reunited with her love. She was born June 8, 1941, in Wausau, daughter of the late Glen and Frances (Heil) Bonkoski. On September 3, 1960, she married the love of her life...
Franklin G. Kluck
Jan 3, 2018
Franklin G. Kluck, 84, passed away Wednesday January 3, 2018 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born February 19, 1933 in Wausau, WI to Felix and Lucy (Kaczmarek) Kluck, the youngest of six children. He served in the Army from 1952-1955 where he was a member of a tank division. In 1955 Frank met the love of his life...
Jennie Schumacher
Jan 2, 2018
Jennie Mae (Klatt) Schumacher died peacefully, with family at her bedside, on January 2, 2018. She was 90. She is survived by her brother James (Donna) Klatt of Menasha, children F. Richard Schumacher (Cheryl) of Beverly Hills, Florida; Donna Moberg (Jon) of Shorewood, Wisconsin; Susan Schumacher (James Kamin) of Minneapolis; Kathryn Sullivan (Patrick) of Monona, Wisconsin; William V. Schumacher (Brenda)...
Bernice K. Thomas-Witt-Rucinski
Jan 2, 2018
Bernice K. Thomas-Witt-Rucinski, 87, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Mountain Terrace under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born in Iola November 20, 1930 to the late Alex and Katherine (Lorbiecki) Kostuch. Growing up on the family farm, she spoke only Polish until entering grade school and graduated from St. Joseph's Academy High...
Doris E. Kitowski
Jan 2, 2018
Doris E. Kitowski, 93, Wausau died Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at her home. Doris was born November 24, 1924 in Wausau, daughter of the late Herman and Rose (Pasnecker) Jojade. On April 3, 1943 she married Norbert Kitowski in Texas. He preceded her in death. Doris was a homemaker and took great pride in her family. Survivors include her son,...
Rickey J. Rausch
Jan 2, 2018
Rickey J. Rausch, 58, Athens, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born November 13, 1959 in Wausau, son of the late Walter "Wally" and Elizabeth "Betty" (Mullins) Rausch. On November 6, 1982, he married the love of his life, Connie Krueger...
Ruth A. Lattyak
Jan 1, 2018
Ruth Ann Lattyak, 94, died Monday, January 1, 2018 after a brief illness, under the care of Ministry Hospice. Ruth was born November 6, 1923 to Matt and Anna (Gavelda) Lattyak then of the town of Wausau. In the mid-1930s, Ruth joined the Chicago household of her Aunt Mary (Lattyak) Florek and her daughters Anne and Marie Florek. After high...
Arthur "Jim" J. Dahm
2018
Arthur “Jim” J. Dahm, 77, Wausau died Saturday November 17, 2018 after a lengthy illness at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Jim was born to the late Arthur and Dorothy (Sturgul) Dahm, in Wausau.
Jim graduated from DC Everest High School and after served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. Jim loved to fish and was...
Bernard "Bernie" J. Denk
2018
Bernard “Bernie” J. Denk, 82, Athens, died Wednesday September 26, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Bernie was born April 24, 1936 to the late Joseph and Katherine (Bangart) Denk in Athens. He married Mary Viegut on August 11, 1973 in Athens. They recently celebrated their...
Gary A. Crochiere
Dec 31, 2017
Gary A. Crochiere, 73, Marathon, died unexpectedly Sunday December 31, 2017 at his home. He was born February 2, 1944, in Wausau, son of the late Robert and Elsie (Winter) Crochiere. Gary attended grade school in a one room schoolhouse and later attended Marathon High School. For several years he drove truck and also farmed the original Crochiere Family Homestead....
Paul J. Kraemer
Dec 28, 2017
Paul J. Kraemer, 53, Chetek, died unexpectedly at his home, Thursday December 28, 2017. He was born March 15, 1964, in Madison, son of Thomas and Marilyn (Kundinger) Kraemer. A graduate of Marathon High School, Paul attended Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago and graduated from Worsham Mortuary College. After his honorable discharge from the U.S. Army, Paul had been employed as...
Dorothy L. Fermanich
Dec 27, 2017
Dorothy L. Fermanich, 94, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau. She was born on the family farm in Birnamwood on February 5, 1923, daughter of the late William and Katherine (Reminger) Zarda. On October 12, 1946, she married Bernard "Bernie" Fermanich in Antigo. He preceded her in death on February 12, 1984....
Judith A. Durand
Dec 24, 2017
Judith A. Durand, 68, Boulder Junction, died Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 31, 1948, in Wausau, daughter of Irene (Lepak) Knetter and the late Clarence Knetter. On September 13, 1969, she married her soul mate, Scott Durand at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau and they shared 48 wonderful years...
Marcella "Marcie" Stange
Dec 21, 2017
Marcella Stange, 90, Athens, died Thursday December 21, 2017 at Wausau Manor. She was born October 6, 1927 in Goodrich, daughter of the late Frederick and Clara (Burkhart) Bergmann. On August 27, 1949, she married Donald A. Stange at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He preceded her in death December 20, 1977. Marcella and Donald met in high school because...
Carol J. Torresani
Dec 19, 2017
Carol Cwiklo Torresani, age 81, of Wausau, died unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 in her home. Born March 10, 1936 in Wisconsin Rapids, she attended Saint Lawrence Grade School and Lincoln High School, where she excelled in violin and business courses. After graduation in 1953, Carol worked for the Electrical Engineering Department at Nekoosa Papers Inc. On June 7,...
Alfred Buddy Joswiak
Dec 18, 2017
Alfred L. "Buddy" Joswiak, 92, Marathon, died December 18, 2017 at Copperleaf Assisted Living of Marathon under the care of Ministry Home Care and Hospice. He was born April 10, 1925 in the Town of Cassel to the late Anton F. and Agnes (Jagodzinski) Joswiak. On October 28, 1950 he married Genevieve Kamenick at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She...
Harold E. Balz
Dec 17, 2017
Harold E. Balz, 88, of Athens, passed away with family by his side Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Harold was born April 23, 1929 in Athens, WI, son of the late Arthur and Adeline (Hoge) Balz. On August 30, 1952 he married Lois Ziegel at Salem Lutheran Church in the town of Hamburg; she survives him. At...