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.
Lloyd Burgoyne
Apr 4, 2018
Lloyd Burgoyne passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at his home in Weston. He was born on August 30, 1932 in Weston, WI to Mary (nee Janikowski) and Harold Burgoyne. He married his best friend and sweetheart, Phyllis Engman, on February 19, 1955 and they enjoyed (11 days short of) 51 years of marriage together until her passing in...
Christina Walker
Apr 3, 2018
Christina A. Walker, 46, died Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born July 19, 1971 in Broward County, Florida, daughter of John and Geraldine (Jones) Sams. On February 9, 2016 she married Jeffrey Walker in Wausau. Survivors include her husband, Jeff Walker; Athens, son, Zav; parents, John and Gerry Sams, Ohio; siblings, William (Dana) Sams, John...
Douglas L. Despins
Apr 3, 2018
Douglas Despins, 86, Rib Mountain, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. He was born in Norway, MI on December 30, 1931, and was adopted by Ida and Arthur Despins of Kingsford, MI. He graduated from Kingsford High School in 1950. During his high school years, Doug was a ski jumper, skiing in tournaments throughout Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin....
Loretta J. Thario
Apr 1, 2018
Loretta J. Thario, 85, Wausau, died Sunday April 1, 2018 at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born August 15, 1932, in Suring, daughter of the late Vernon and Cleo (Longard) Colson. On September 15, 1951, she married Joseph Thario in Suring. He preceded her in death December 30, 2000....
Leonard H. Stauske
Mar 31, 2018
Leonard Herman Stauske was born to Edwin and Magdalena (Hargraves) on March 29, 1942, in Athens, Wisconsin. He died of acute leukemia at the House of Dove in Marshfield on Saturday, March 31, 2018. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church. He attended Trinity Lutheran School for eight years and then graduated from Athens High School in 1960....
Sandra J. Leith
Mar 31, 2018
Sandra Jean Leith, 74, passed away on March 31, 2018 at Mount View Care Center after a five-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Sandra enjoyed doing crafts, being in committees and loved socializing with her friends. Her favorite thing to do was have Sunday dinner with her family and celebrate the Fourth of July. She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth...
Kimberly Sue Kuklinski
Mar 29, 2018
Kimberly Sue Kuklinski, 33, of Hatley, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at home in the care and loving arms of her Aunt Rose & Uncle Mike Buchkowski. She was born June 4, 1984, in Wausau, daughter of Edward "Eddie" and Lori (Rucinski) Kuklinski. Kimberly was a proud D.C. Everest graduate, class of 2003. There she found her favorite...
Sylvester H. Volhard
Mar 28, 2018
Sylvester H. Volhard, 91, died Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 6, 1926 in Marathon, son of the late Edwin and Anna (Gassner) Volhard. On August 31, 1949 he married Ruth Seliger at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Volhard; son, David Volhard; mother of his grandchildren, Julie Volhard; grandchildren,...
Alice Imhoff
Mar 28, 2018
Alice Imhoff, 93, of Wausau passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at home with her daughter, Donna, and her son-in-law, Jeff, by her side. She was born at home in the town of Wausau on December 25, 1924 to the late Edward and Theresa (Ostrowski) Glenetski. She made a living working at Marathon Rubber. Alice married William (Bill) Imhoff...
Janet Ruth Seidler Minter
Mar 28, 2018
Janet Ruth Seidler Minter was called to her heavenly home on March 28, 2018. She was born September 26, 1938, to Walter and Ruth Seidler (Wentland) of Wausau, who preceded her in death. Her brothers Donald (Kay) Hastings MN and Eugene (Grace) Rhinelander, WI preceded her in death. Janet is survived by her son Daniel (Julie) of Manitowoc, WI and...
Lorraine Socha
Mar 27, 2018
Lorraine Socha, 85, Edgar, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Survivors include her children, Debbie (John) Albrecht, Sandy (Jeff) Scott, Terry (Tina) Socha, Sherry (Jamie) Skjeveland and Jill (Ken) Goodwin; 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Private family services will be held. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Edgar is in charge of arrangements.
Gary Werner
Mar 27, 2018
Gary E. Werner, 71, died Tuesday, March 27, 2018 under the care of Interim Hospice and Palliative Care at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born January 9, 1947 in Wausau to the late Elmer and Margaret (Krause) Werner. After graduating from Edgar High School, Gary served in the United States Marine Corps and later went to work on...
Susan E. Lepak
Mar 27, 2018
Susan Lepak, 75, passed away at home on March 27, 2018, after a long battle with cancer. She was born October 24, 1942, to Bruno Vetter and Grace Cannady Vetter, and grew up in Marathon, Wisconsin. Following her graduation from Marathon High School, Sue married Alois Lepak, her husband of nearly fifty-six years. Sue and Al lived in California and...
Richard Hornung
Mar 23, 2018
Richard Hornung passed away at Benedictine Rehab Center on Friday, March 23, 2018, with his loving wife at his side. He was born in Wisconsin Rapids to Clarence and Antoinette Hornung. Richard attended grade school at St. James in Wausau and then graduated from Wausau High School. After school he served in the United States Army in the Korean War...
Dorothy A. Pergolski
Mar 23, 2018
Dorothy A. Pergolski, 99, Wausau died Friday, March 23, 2018 at Rennes Rehab, Weston. She was born June 22, 1918 in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Theodosia (Szachta) Borski. In her earlier years Dorothy cleaned homes for many families in Wausau and later went on to work at Wisconsin Box and at Kraft Foods, both of Wausau. Some...
Dorris Lee Doerres
Mar 23, 2018
Dorris Lee Doerres, Wausau, passed to eternal life Friday March 23, 2018 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, with her family by her side following a brief illness. Dorris was born March 26 to the late Millard and Virginia (Alexander) Walker in St. Louis, MO. She married John "Jack" Doerres on June 21, 1952 in St. Louis. He preceded her...
Virginia K. Peter
Mar 21, 2018
Virginia K. Peter died peacefully in her sleep on March 21, 2018 with her family beside her. Virginia was born on January 27th, 1938 in Peebles, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to Louis P. Nett and Eleanor Fritz. On July 19, 1968 she married Richard F. Peter in Worthington, Ohio. She is survived by her sons Gregory A. Peter (Cathy), Appleton,...
Joann Ruth Atkinson
Mar 21, 2018
JoAnn Ruth Atkinson, 67, Mosinee, formerly of Weston, died Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at her home, under the care of her family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born January 1, 1951 in Fort Atkinson, Wis., daughter of the late Gilbert Scholl and Arlene (Wealti) Scholl. On April 4, 1970, she married John Paul Atkinson. They ran...
Erica Ann Springer
Mar 19, 2018
Erica A. Springer, 49, died Monday, March 19, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born July 22, 1968 in Madison, daughter of Theodore and June (Sherry) Oasen. On August 8, 2007 she married Jon Springer in Wausau. Erica worked as a nurse at Colonial Center in Colby. She enjoyed sewing, her pugs and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors...
Chester J. Dorshak
Mar 19, 2018
Chester J. Dorshak, 78, Rothschild, died Monday, March 19, 2018 at his home. He was born September 2, 1939 in Wausau to the late John R. and Mary (Szarkowitz) Dorshak. Chester was devout son to his parents, especially his mother Mary. For a short time, he worked at Weyerhauser Corporation in Rothschild as a paper machine operator. Among his favorite...
