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 N. Post
Jun 29, 2017
Donald Norman Post, 80, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center in Wausau, WI. Don was born July 18, 1936 to the late Gustave Post and Laura (Wolfe) Post, in their home in Easton, WI. After graduating from Wausau East High School he served in the US Army for two years, stationed in Germany....
Dolores T. Wisniewski
Jun 28, 2017
Dolores T. Wisniewski, 83, Mosinee, died Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at her home. She was born July 18, 1933, in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Laska) Wisniewski. Dolores worked as a vital records recorder for the Marathon County Register of Deeds. She was very involved at St. Michael Catholic Church as a lector, Eucharistic...
Dolores M. Seeley
Jun 28, 2017
Dolores M. Seeley, 96 of Schofield, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2017 surrounded by loving family members at Hospice House in Wausau, Wisconsin. Dolores was born into the family of John and Alexia Spatz in 1920. In 1939 she married the love of her life, Raymond Seeley. While Ray served his county in the United States Navy in World...
Jamie M. Kroening
Jun 26, 2017
Jamie M. Kroening, 39, Wausau, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017 in Kronenwetter. She was born November 21, 1977 in Wausau, the daughter of Dennis and Geralyn (Robinson) Huntington of Antigo. On March 15, 1996, she married the love of her life Nathan Kroening in Wausau, and together they have two sons, Page and Sawyer, to whom she was...
Sandra A. Hopperdietzel
Jun 26, 2017
Sandra "Sandy" A. Hopperdietzel, 72, of Athens, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017 at her home under the care of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care with her loving family by her side. Sandy was born on September 20, 1944 in Mosinee to Charles and Carrie (Braunel) Michalski. She married Grant "Hop" Hopperdietzel on August 17, 1963. Grant preceded her...
Bernard And Dorothy Orella
Jun 24, 2017
Memorial Services for Bernard and Dorothy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau. Visitation will take place from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home. Visitation Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home-East 1302 Sixth Street Wausau, WI 54403 Saturday, June 24, 2017 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM...
Dorothy Wilichowski
Jun 24, 2017
Dorothy Wilichowski, 80, Marathon, died Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. She was born November 9, 1936 in Green Lake, daughter of the late Gus and Eva (Walkush) Bloch. On October 10, 1959, she married Ruffin Wilichowski in Wausau. Survivors include her husband, Ruffin, Marathon; daughters, Carleen (Timothy) Arland, Minnesota, Carla (Gary) Olinger, Minnesota and Jill...
Donna M. Zettler-Krall
Jun 18, 2017
Donna M. Zettler-Krall, 75, Wausau died Sunday, June 18, 2017 at North Central Health Care Center , Wausau where she had currently been staying for rehabilitation after a recent shoulder replacement surgery. She was born May 18, 1942 in Wausau, daughter of the late Floyd and Angeline (Bielen) Gierl. Donna married Duane Zettler in 1960. They later divorced. Duane passed...
Cyril P. Koppa
Jun 17, 2017
As we honor Cy Koppa's 90 years with us, we remember him as a positive soul in a world that could use more people like him. He brightened a room just by walking into it. Cy's smile and offbeat humor made us happier. He loved sharing quotations. A favorite was by Hilary Cooper: Life is not measured by the number...
Michael A. Collins
Jun 16, 2017
Michael A. Collins, 54, Schofield, died unexpectedly Friday June 16, 2017. He was born April 10, 1963 in Tomahawk, son of the late Donald and Marlene (Freuen)Collins. On April 10, 1990, he married Regina Cortright in Merrill. She survives. Michael served in the U.S. National Guard. For the past four years, Michael had been employed at Old Castle Glass, Schofield....
John A. Zajackowski
Jun 15, 2017
John Zajackowski, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and brother, passed away peacefully at his Hatley home on June 15. He was 90 years old. He was born in Hatley in 1920 to Frances and Andrew Zajackowski and was one of 13 children. He served in the 1st Army Artillery, from 1939 until the end of World War II. He was...
Patricia J. Reuter
Jun 14, 2017
Patricia J. Reuter, 65, Wausau, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with her son by her side. She was born June 9, 1952, in Wausau, daughter of Norman Reuter and the late Lorraine (Leffel) Reuter. For 31 years Patricia was employed at BMO Harris Bank formerly First American and M & I. She enjoyed crocheting, playing cards...
Ruth M. Olbrantz
Jun 12, 2017
Ruth M. Olbrantz, 91, Marathon, died Monday, June 12, 2017 at the Hospice House, Wausau, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 29, 1925, in Marathon, daughter of the late Charles and Meta (Lemke) Schroeder. On March 8, 1947, she married Leonard Olbrantz at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau and they celebrated 70 years of marriage together this...
Michael A. Rowe
Jun 12, 2017
Michael A. Rowe, 57, Mosinee, died Monday, June 12, 2017 at his home. He was born July 13, 1959 in Laurium, Mich., the son of Annette "Candy" (Sorsen) Gagnon of Fulton, Mich. and the late Donald Rowe. Survivors include two children, Amanda (Michael) Cline, Mosinee and Christopher Rowe, Copper City, Mich.; three grandchildren, Lily, Attus and Gideon; his mother, Annette...
Thomas L. Slagoski
Jun 10, 2017
Thomas L. Slagoski, age 69, Bevent, died peacefully at his home on June 10, 2017 surrounded by his wife and daughters, after a courageous ten month battle with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). He wrote this before his death: If you are reading this, I am no longer here. I grew up on a small dairy farm in Shantytown, Wisconsin. As...
David J. Gorski
Jun 9, 2017
David J. Gorski, 91, Schofield, died Friday, June 9, 2017 under the care of Ministry Hospice at Tender Reflections, Weston. He was born May 9, 1926, in Wausau, son of the late Anton and Regina (Dobeck) Gorski. On July 3, 1948, he married Annabelle Boettcher at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. She preceded him in death on November 29, 2008....
Elizabeth "Betty" A. Schreier
Jun 9, 2017
Elizabeth "Betty" Schreier, 62, Marathon, died Friday, June 9, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 17, 1955 in Wausau, daughter of the late George and Edna (Rajek) Schreier. Betty was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and Milwaukee Brewers fan. Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed fishing and wildlife and was an excellent cook. Survivors include, 12...
Hermina Irene Jaeger
Jun 8, 2017
Hermina Irene Jaeger, 101, Rothschild, died Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 10, 1915 in St. Cloud, Minn., daughter of the late John and Johanna (Schaeffer) Siegmund. On July 3, 1948, she married Raymond Jaeger at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on October 14, 1981. In her younger years,...
Gilbert John Strek
Jun 7, 2017
Our beautiful brother, Gilbert John Strek, 69 of Wausau, passed over peacefully Wednesday June 7, 2017 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. Gilbert was born May 1, 1948, son of the late Ronald and Priscilla (LeMere) Strek in Wausau. We know our Mom and Dad took his hand and guided him through the gates of Heaven. He received...
Marilyn F. Byrne
Jun 6, 2017
Marilyn F. Byrne, 84, Wausau, died Tuesday, June 6, 2017 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born July 30, 1932, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Wichinski) Baszynski. On May 29, 1954, she married Joseph Frederick at St. Gerard Catholic Church, Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on...