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.
Mary Ann Soczka
May 15, 2017
Mary Ann (Myszka) Soczka, 86, Wausau, was born March 29, 1931, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (Murkowski) Myszka. Mom entered her eternal journey to Heaven surrounded by family, prayers, tears, memories and laughter. You are loved Mom. Thank you. We had you for 86 years, now enjoy your heavenly family, Our Dad, Leo; Son, John; Daughter,...
Theodore J. Gesicki
May 14, 2017
Theodore J. Gesicki, 73, died Sunday May 14, 2017, peacefully at his home with his daughter, grandchildren and his son there. Theodore was born March 1, 1944 to the late Edmund and Angeline (Handlosky) Gesicki in the town Rietbrock. He served his country honorable in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his daughter; April Rahlf; son, Dean Gesicki; four grandchildren, Krystal,...
Thomas W. Kirsch
May 14, 2017
Thomas "Tom" W. Kirsch, 49, Edgar, died Sunday, May 14, 2017. He was born June 16, 1967 in Marshfield, the son of Rita Kirsch of Stratford and the late Roland Kirsch. On May 18, 1991, he married Tammy Duvall at the First United Church of Christ, Colby. She survives. Tom was currently employed at Wausau Window and Wall Systems in...
Mary A. Berna
May 12, 2017
Mary A. Berna, 72, Wausau, died Friday, May 12, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House. She was born December 1, 1944 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edward and Martha (Pionek) Goyette. On September 18, 1965 she married Ronald Berna in Wausau. He survives. Mary was a homemaker who enjoyed baking, being outdoors and gardening both vegetables and flowers. She was...
Randy J. Happli
May 10, 2017
Randy J. Happli, 64, Wausau, died Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 13, 1953 in Wausau, son of the late Kenneth Happli and Margaret (Connor) Herzog. On May 8, 1976 he married Joy Reynolds in Wausau. She survives. Randy worked for Expera Specialty Solutions the former Mosinee Papers for many years. He enjoyed draft...
Lynn M. Engman
May 10, 2017
Lynn M. Engman, 44, Wausau died Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at the University of Minnesota. She was born June 15, 1972 in Chicago, daughter of William Bradshaw, Marathon and the late Deborah (Salkowski) Bradshaw. On August 23, 2001, she married Paul Engman in Las Vegas at the Little Chapel of the Flowers. He survives. Lynn was an insurance agent for...
Timothy K. Lambert
May 10, 2017
Timothy K. Lambert, 79, Wausau died Wednesday May 10, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House with his wife Arlene and daughter Lynda, by his side. Private family memorial service will be held. The family would like to thank the staff at Aspirus Hospice House and Comfort Care and Hospice Services, especially, Carrie, Linda and Shelly, for the exceptional care and kindness...
Johnathan Wilson
May 9, 2017
Johnathan DeLou Wilson, infant son of Matthew Roberts and Elizabeth Wilson of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. He was born February 17, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Johnathan was a joy and a blessing to his mom and dad, to his Grandma's and Grandpa's, and to all who held him. A sweet little treasure who touched...
Thomas L. Zyduck
May 9, 2017
Thomas L. Zyduck, 74, Wausau, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Rennes Health Care Center, Weston. He was born October 4, 1942 to the late Joseph and Hildegard (Eisner) Zyduck. After attending St. Therese School he received further education through the Northern Colony in Chippewa Falls. Among his favorite pastimes Thomas enjoyed jigsaw and word search puzzles and...
James D. Wadinski
May 6, 2017
James D. Wadinski Sr., 84, Wausau died unexpectedly Saturday, May 6, 2017 at his home. He was born January 19, 1933 in Milwaukee, son of the late Leslie and Helen (Magrecke) Wadinski. On April 30, 1955, he married Mildred Mykleby at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. She preceded him in death on July 3, 2012. For more than 40 years...
Nancy Jean Lent
May 5, 2017
Nancy Jean Lent, 86, Mosinee, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5, 2017, at her home with her daughters and son-in-law by her side. She was born January 7, 1931 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Carl Christian and Pearl Grace (Barlow) Dethloff. Nancy was a natural born entrepeneur and owned and operated several businesses throughout her life. She was...
Michael J. Bujanowski
May 4, 2017
Michael J. Bujanowski, 28, entered eternal rest on Thursday May 4, 2017. He was born October 5, 1988 in Shuman, Bulgaria. His parents are Michael and Arlene (Bergan) Bujanowski, Edgar. Michael had a big heart in spite of the challenges he experienced in life. He enjoyed music, riding bike, fishing and hiking. McDonald's and Subway were his favorite places to...
Ivan L. Thurs
Apr 30, 2017
Ivan Lee Thurs, 64, town of Hamburg, died Sunday, April 30, 2017, in his home surrounded by his five loving daughters. He was born December 10, 1952, in Wausau, WI, son of Alladine (Wilde) Thurs, Merrill and the late Wilmer Thurs. Ivan attended grade school at Maple Grove Elementary in Hamburg and then graduated from Merrill High School in 1972....
Victoria L. Koffarnus
Apr 29, 2017
Victoria L. Koffarnus, 59, Wausau, died Saturday, April 29, 2017 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 27, 1958 in Graceville, Minnesota, daughter of Roger and Betty (Stueve) Frisch. On June 7, 1980 she married Randy Koffarnus in Minnesota. He survives. Victoria worked as a nurse in hospice and...
Carol J. Schreiber
Apr 28, 2017
Carol J. Schreiber, 79, died peacefully while surrounded by her family on Friday, April, 28th 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Carol was born to Evan and Clara (Dieken) Mierkey on August 4, 1937 in Ellis, South Dakota. She married George Schreiber at the St. Thomas Catholic Church in Milan, WI. Carol ran a ceramic business out of her home and...
Donald L. Stubbe
Apr 28, 2017
Donald LeRoy Stubbe, 91, of Wausau passed into the Loving Arms of Jesus on Friday, April 28, 2017 at Mount View Care Center. Donald was born November 27, 1925 in Wausau. He was the son of the late Edward and Ella (Reissmann) Stubbe. He grew up in Wausau and graduated from Trinity Lutheran School and Wausau High School. On May...
Jean A. Soberg
Apr 27, 2017
Jean Arvilla Soberg, 92, Rothschild, died Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. Jean was born on November 19, 1924 to the late Carl and Helen (Andre) Retzlaff in Oconto, WI. She married Carl Soberg on June 3, 1950 in Chicago and he preceded her in death on August 30, 2010. After she and Carl were married they...
Marion R. Jakubowski
Apr 25, 2017
Marion R. Jakubowski, 90, Wausau, died Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born August 15, 1926 in Rozellville, Wis., the 6th of 16 children born to the late Louis and Agnes (Gemski) Kraus. Marion was a homemaker and enjoyed traveling, bingo, and especially being with...
Robert R. Schmidlkofer
Apr 25, 2017
Robert "Bob" R. Schmidlkofer, 80, Wausau, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with his family by his side. He was born January 11, 1937, son of the late Ulrich and Romelda (Schmitz) Schmidlkofer. In 1955 Bob graduated from Wausau High School. He excelled in all sports especially basketball and tennis. He attended Carroll College and in...
Jerome J. Guillaume
Apr 24, 2017
Jerome J. Guillaume, 84, Wausau, died Monday, April 24, 2017 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Jerome was born September 18, 1932 to the late William and Helen (Springer) Guillaume in the town of Emmet. He married Lois Schmidt on April 14, 1956 in Hudson WI. Jerome served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and...
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