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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
