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.
Donald William Linder
Sep 17, 2024
Donald W. Linder, 86, Marathon, died Tuesday, September 17, 2024, under hospice care at Pride TLC, Weston, with his four children at his side.
He was born December 11, 1937, in Marathon to Irvin and Ruth (Kutchenreuter) Linder. On October 7, 1961, he married Janice Mary Lemanski at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. She preceded him in...
Reginald "Reg" G. Konkol
Sep 15, 2024
Reginald G. “Reg” Konkol, 80 died on Sunday, September 15, 2024 after medical complications due to his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s two years earlier.
He was born on November 5, 1943 in Milwaukee to Clarence and Lorraine (Langteau) Konkol. He attended DC Everest High School in the late 1950’s. He gained experience in the tile trade which led...
Stephen J. Paul Iii
Sep 14, 2024
Stephen J. Paul III, 44, died Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born March 9, 1980, in Wausau, son of Sheree (Norton) Schaefer and the late Stephen J. Paul II.
Stephen had a passion for restoring classic cars and mechanical things. He enjoyed snowboarding and snowmobiling when he was young, very...
Stephen Lonsdorf
Sep 11, 2024
Stephen Lonsdorf, aged 38, passed away on September 11, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital due to complications following a surgery, with his family by his side. Steve was a lifelong resident of Wausau, attending G.D. Jones Elementary, John Muir Middle School, and graduating from Wausau West High School in 2005. He also studied at the University of Wisconsin Marathon...
David F. Kleman
Sep 8, 2024
David F. Kleman, 87, of Ringle died Sunday, September 8, 2024, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Pride TLC, Weston.
He was born February 23, 1937, in the Town of Reid, son of the late Frank and Helen (Rutkowski) Kleman. On October 26, 1962, he married Merna Sickler at St. Mark’s Lutheran...
Mary Elizabeth (Sazama) Brodziski
Sep 8, 2024
Mary E. Brodziski, 93, Athens, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Athenian Living in Athens, under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
She was born August 13, 1931 in Colby, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Hodny) Sazama. On August 17, 1957, she married Frank Brodziski at St. Mary...
Veronica "Ronnie" Radant
Sep 8, 2024
Veronica “Ronnie” Radant, 89, passed away Sunday September 8 2024 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.
She was born October 4 1934 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Alex and Anna (Martinski) Kurudza. On September 25 1954 she married Gordon Radant in Newburgh NY who preceded her in death on May 24 2003.
Veronica served her...
Luann V. Ruhbusch
Sep 7, 2024
In his gracious mercy the Lord sent His holy angel to take the soul of LuAnn V. Ruhbusch to our heavenly home on September 7, 2024.
LuAnn, the seventh child of Walter A. Krohn and his wife Mathilda R. E. (Voigt) Krohn was born on June 8, 1933 in the Town of Hamburg.
She attended...
Thomas "Tom" Ralph Olson
Sep 6, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Ralph Olson peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 5th at Cedar Creek Manor in Kronenwetter, WI. He was born in Oconto to Ralph and Esther Olson. He was the 2nd oldest of their four children.
Tom went to St. Joseph School in Oconto and graduated from Oconto High School in 1957. Tom then joined the...
Theresa A. (Ogiba) Schulta
Sep 5, 2024
Theresa A. Schulta, 74, Schofield passed away on September 5, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born May 28, 1950, in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Dolores (Beske) Ogiba. She was united in marriage on April 22, 1972, to Michael A. Schulta in Rothschild. He preceded her in...
Lynette R. (Reichl) Barttelt
Sep 1, 2024
Lynette Renay Barttelt, 63, town of Stettin passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 1, 2024 while under the care of family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
Lynette was born November 12, 1960 to George and Beatrice (Dehnel) Reichl in Wausau, WI. On December 20, 1980 she married Russell Barttelt at St. Stephen’s...
Cheryl Gay Miller
Aug 31, 2024
Cheryl G. Miller, 79, Athens, died Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield.
She was born May 7, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Elmer and Margie (Leitze) Miller.
Cheryl was employed at The Aerospace Corporation in California, working in the facility security office. She also owned and operated a Day...
Lisa J. (Brueggeman) Giese
Aug 30, 2024
Lisa Jean Giese, 62, Marathon, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2024 at her home in the presence of her children and significant other after losing her battle with cancer.
She was born August 21, 1962 in Wausau, daughter of the late Raymond and Lucille (Krueger) Brueggeman.
Lisa graduated from Athens High School. Over...
John L. Fuenger
Aug 30, 2024
John L. Fuenger, 67, of Wausau, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024 at Waterfall Health under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born on June 17, 1957 in Wausau to the late Louis and Ellen (Steppert) Fuenger. John worked for many years as a security guard at Weyerhaeuser. He enjoyed rock...
Mary E. Cota
Aug 27, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Cota “Buffy,” 70, passed away on Tuesday evening, August 27, 2024 surrounded by family and friends, after a brief but sudden illness. She was born in Merrill, the daughter of Mary Lou (Galipeau) Milner and Donald Lambrecht. She later graduated from Merrill High School in 1972.
Mary was the kindest and most loving person you...
Kristie "Mazie" Schneider
Aug 24, 2024
On the morning of August 22, 2024, Kristie “Mazie” Schneider 77, of Wausau passed away at her home after a courageous battle with several health issues.
Mazie was born to Sylvia & Louis Wadzinski in 1947. She married Duke (Arlynn) Schneider in the fall of 1980. Mazie had several careers from cake decorating to working at Kolbe...
Henry Siekierzynski
Aug 19, 2024
Henry Siekierzynski, 88, of Schofield, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024 at Pine Meadows under the care of Compassus Hospice. He was born on March 25, 1936 in Ringle to the late Kashmir and Anna (Zelica) Siekierzynski.
In his early years, beginning in 1959, Henry served his country in the U.S. Army until 1965 He was...
Linda Amiretta (Miller) Baum
Aug 15, 2024
Linda A. Baum, 55, Wausau, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, August 15, 2024, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
Linda was born December 7, 1968 in Harvard, IL. She was the second of three daughters to the late Harold and Veronica (Haskins) Miller. Shortly after Linda was...
Garry Allan Christiansen
Aug 13, 2024
Garry Allan Christiansen, 82, of Edgar passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, with his family by his side.
Garry was born June 13, 1942, in the town of Frankfort to Sebastian and Martha (Gribowski) Christiansen. He was the second of five children. He was baptized and confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church. He graduated from Edgar...
Sharon Mae (Wendt) Lemmer
Aug 11, 2024
Sharon Mae Lemmer, 72, Edgar, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
She was born March 17, 1952 in Wausau, daughter of the late Richard and Dorothy (Krueger) Wendt. On May 6, 1972 she married Robert Lemmer at St John Catholic Church, Edgar. He preceded her in death November...
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