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.
Jim A. Carl
Dec 21, 2024
Jim Carl was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather who leaves behind a legacy of selfless giving.
The oldest child of Edward and Linda (Grasmick) Carl, Jim was born to teenage parents at the close of WWII. Eddie was in the army and stationed near Tonopah, Nevada, where he and Linda welcomed their first-born son;...
Daniel A. Lella
Dec 19, 2024
Daniel A. Lella, 91, of Neenah, Wisconsin died Thursday, December 19, 2024.
Dan was born June 13, 1933, to the late John and Catherine (Midlikowski) Lella. He was a proud graduate of Wausau High School, Class of 1951.
After graduation he began his banking career as a bookkeeper at Citizens State Bank in Wausau, where...
Wilbur "Will" F. Lazotte
Dec 19, 2024
Wilbur “Will” F. Lazotte, 93, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Wausau Manor in Wausau, Wisconsin, under the care of Compassus hospice services.
He was born on October 27, 1931 in Menasha, Wisconsin, son of the late Anton and Genevieve (Huhnstock) Lazotte. He graduated from Neenah High School in 1949 and served four years in the...
Elsie V. Kempf Shnowske
Dec 18, 2024
Elsie V. Kempf Shnowske, 90, died Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter.
She was born March 28, 1934, in Dancy, daughter of the late John and Regina (Kaczmarek) Weyer. In 1950 she married Marvin Kempf at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau, and he preceded her in death in 1986. In 1987 she married Roman...
Myrtle E. (Morton) Tetting
Dec 18, 2024
Myrtle (Myrt) E. Tetting, 100, Wausau, formerly of Milwaukee passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 while under the care of Interim Hospice Care at Wellington Place, Rib Mountain.
She was born December 15, 1924 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Erwin and Clara (Aaron) Morton. On March 26, 1945 she married Roland “Rollie” Tetting in...
Edward "Eddie" A. Skrzypchak
Dec 16, 2024
Edward “Eddie” A. Skrzypchak, 88, Rothschild, died Monday, December 16, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born August 18, 1936 in Marathon County, WI, son of the late Anton and Anna (Bargender) Skrzypchak. On February 14, 1961, he married Marilyn Millikin at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. She survives.
Eddie worked for...
Conrad J. Heil
Dec 11, 2024
Conrad, "Coonie" John Heil, 89, Wausau, WI died Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Wausau Manor.
He was born January 31, 1935, in Marathon, WI son of the late Frank and Margaret (Salzman) Heil. On May 12, 1956, he married Doris Lemmer, his high school sweet heart, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marathon WI. She survives and...
Kenneth "Ken" C. Nowitzke
Dec 11, 2024
Kenneth “Ken” C. Nowitzke, 75, Marathon passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 while under the care of Compassus Hospice and the tender care of Dar at his home.
He was born November 23, 1949 in Wausau, son of the late Anthony and Dorothy (Windorski) Nowitzke. On November 18, 1972 he married Darlene Schreier at Holy...
Maryellen Phillips
Dec 10, 2024
MaryEllen Phillips (nee Sutcliffe) went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
MaryEllen was born prematurely (3 lbs. 6 oz.) in Chicago, Illinois to the late Charles Sutcliffe Sr. and Emeline Sutcliffe (Lexon) on May 21, 1936 and preceded in death by husband of 57 years Morris Phillips Jr., sister Adele McCormick, and brothers...
Daniel "Dan" Gene Hommerding
Dec 8, 2024
Daniel “Dan” G. Hommerding, 71, Weston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born September 22, 1953 in Wausau, son of the late Robert and Virginia (Delonay) Hommerding. He worked in the plumbing wholesale business for most of his career. After retiring, he worked part-time at...
Joseph "Joe" Ritger
Dec 6, 2024
Joseph “Joe” Ritger, 61, Newport, TN, formerly of Marathon, died Friday, December 6, 2024, in Newport following a short and courageous battle with cancer.
He was born January 12, 1963, in Wausau, the son of the late Adolph and Germaine (Bergs) Ritger. Joe is a graduate of Marathon High School and continued his education at North Central...
Elizabeth Hynes
Dec 6, 2024
Elizabeth Yvonne Charlotte Hynes (Schulz), 49, Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 6, 2024.
She was born on July 16, 1975, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Dennis and Lynda (Devine) Schulz. On January 29, 2005, she married the love of her life, Joel Hynes, in Wausau, WI where they made their home with their five...
Francis T. Lamer
Dec 6, 2024
Francis Thomas Lamer, 86, a resident of Wausau, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, in hospice care at Aspirus Hospital, in Wausau.
Fran was born on July 22nd, 1938 to the late Joseph and Estelle (Bauer) Lamer in Tomahawk, the 5th son in a family of eight children. He was extremely grateful for the blessing of...
Margaret Mae (Syring) Ledbetter
Dec 5, 2024
Margaret M. Ledbetter, 98, Rothschild passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at her daughter’s home while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born May 22, 1926, in Edgar, daughter of the late Richard and Bertha (Borchardt) Syring. On June 29, 1945, she married Calvin Owen Ledbetter. He preceded her...
Gary R. Achterberg
Dec 3, 2024
Gary R. Achterberg, 87, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Azura Memory Care, Rib Mountain, under the care of Interim Hospice.
He was born March 17, 1937 in Wausau, son of the late Lorenz and Elva (Cooper) Achterberg. He married Judy Setula, she preceded him in death.
For many years, Gary worked for...
Linus D. Schmitt
Dec 3, 2024
Linus D. Schmitt, 86, died Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born February 21, 1938, in Colby, son of the late Alphonse and Gertrude (Kaiser) Schmitt. On May 21, 1960, he married Joan Seidler at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau.
Linus enjoyed playing in the Lincoln County baseball league and Wausau...
Margene "Marge" L. Streit
Dec 2, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Margene L. Streit, “Marge,” on Monday, December 2, 2024, at the age of 87. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, she left this world surrounded by the love of her family after a life well lived.
Born on March 22, 1937 in Elgin, IL, to Arthur and Ruby...
Benno John Lang
Nov 29, 2024
On November 29, 2024, our dear Daddy, Benno John Lang, passed into the arms of Jesus. He was born on April 16, 1934 in Wausau to Ben and Elizabeth (Fischer) Lang.
He is survived by his loving wife, Helen of 65 years; his devoted caring children, James Lang, Bonnie (Jeff) Pagel and Randy (Amy) Lang; his cherished...
Lorraine Myszka
Nov 27, 2024
Lorraine Myszka, 95, formerly of Athens, died on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 while under the care of Heartland Hospice at the Waterford in Colby.
She was born January 24, 1929 in Milwaukee, WI and attended St. Casimir’s Grade School. She was the only child of the late Dennis and Mary Werowinski. When she was 12 years old,...
Donald "Don" F. Menzner
Nov 26, 2024
Donald F. Menzner, 89, a lifelong resident of Marathon, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, in hospice care at Wood Aven (formerly Benedictine) in Wausau.
Don was born on December 30, 1934, to Fred and Catherine Menzner in Marathon—the only son in a family of four children. He was extremely grateful for the blessing of his...
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