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.
Joell A. Metcalf
Nov 10, 2017
Joell A. Metcalf, 81, Weston, Wis. died peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2017 at her home, surrounded by family. She was born March 22, 1936 in Fulda, Minnesota, daughter of the late Emil and Etta (Speckmeier) Zanter. On June 10, 1955, she was united in marriage to Robert Metcalf in Jackson, Minnesota. He preceded her in death on October 20,...
Mary Berres
Nov 8, 2017
Mary Berres, 94, Weston formerly of Poniatowski, died Wednesday, November 8, 2017 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Rennes Rehabilitation, Weston. She was born August 15, 1923 in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Novitzke) Murkowski. On July 2, 1940 she married Raymond T. Berres at Holy Family Catholic Church,...
Bernice E. Beyreis
Nov 7, 2017
Bernice E. Beyreis, age 91, died Tuesday, November 7 at Aspirus Palliative Care Unit. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Bernice was born June 22, 1926 in Wausau, to the late Henry and Minnie Schmidt. Beloved wife of Bruce R. Beyreis for 52 years. Bernice was the loving, helpful and caring mother of two...
Michael E. "Mike" Gau
Nov 6, 2017
Michael "Mike" E. Gau, 91, Wausau, died Monday, November 6, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. He was born September 14, 1926 in the town of Marathon, son of the late Mike J. and Catherine (Krause) Gau. On September 18, 1948, he married his wife, of 69 years, Laura T. Gau (Heil) at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded...
Betty J. Wisler
Nov 5, 2017
Betty J. Wisler, 87, Wausau, died Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 25, 1930 in Stetsonville, daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Lang) Dieringer. On October 17, 1953, she married Milton Wisler in Stetsonville. Betty was the book keeper and secretary for her husband's start-up company, Northway Communications, while being a stay-at-home mom....
Laura T. Gau
Nov 5, 2017
Laura T. Gau, 89, Wausau, died Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born July 26, 1928 to the late Joseph F. and Mary G. (Salzman) Heil. On September 18, 1948, she married her husband of 69 years and love of her life, Michael E. Gau, who followed her in death on November 6, 2017. Survivors...
Robert D. Kasmerchak
Nov 5, 2017
Robert D. Kasmerchak, 89, of Wausau, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Sunday Nov. 5, 2017 at Wausau Manor. Born on November 11, 1927 in Hatley, Bob was the son of the late Joseph and Constance (Letarski) Kazmierczak. Robert proudly served his Country in the Navy during World War II. He married Lucy Gleason on September 11, 1947 in Wausau, where...
Loretta L. Hayek-Gill
Nov 2, 2017
Loretta L. Hayek-Gill, 83, Wausau, died peacefully on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau, with family by her side. She was born June 27, 1934 in Wisconsin, daughter of the late Frank and Emma (Paetsch) Gill. For many years, Loretta worked as a prep cook for several area restaurants and deli's. Survivors include, six children, Frank (Sandy)...
Eric M. Hein
Nov 1, 2017
Eric M. Hein, 30, Athens, died unexpectedly from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. He was born January 13, 1987 in Medford, son of Michael Hein and Stasia Sliwinski-Seubert. Eric was a graduate of the Athens High School, and enjoyed working on the family farm in Athens and was most recently employed with Precision...
Beatrice A. Golz
Oct 29, 2017
Beatrice A. Golz, 99, Wausau, died peacefully Sunday, October 29, 2017 with her family by her side. She was under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Sylvan Crossing on Evergreen, Wausau. She was born October 5, 1918, in Wausau, daughter of the late Eric and Lillian (Weber) Salzsieder. On October 14, 1939, she married the love...
Ethel Catherine Pupp
Oct 28, 2017
Ethel Catherine Pupp (nee Geiger), 93, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 28, 2017. It was exactly 75 years from the day she married the love of her life, Edward A. Pupp, in 1942 in Abbotsford, WI. Ed passed away in 2004. Ethel was born on February 25, 1924, the 16th of 17 children born to Francis Geiger...
Cadeyan H. Bayer
Oct 27, 2017
Cadeyan Hrabik Bayer, age 4, died on Friday October 27, 2017 in Appleton, Wisconsin and ascended into heaven's embrace. Cadeyan was born on June 13th, 2013 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin to loving parents Joshua and Hilary (Van Der Leest) Bayer. Cadeyan loved playing with Mickey Mouse, Thomas the Train, Magnaformers, and Hatchimals. He especially loved to swim and...
Riley R. Weinkauf
Oct 27, 2017
Riley R. Weinkauf, 28, Wausau, died Friday, October 27, 2017, unexpectedly in his sleep at Hazelden (Betty Ford) Rehab Center, Minnesota, while receiving treatment for his addiction. He was born July 18, 1989 in Wausau, son of Randy and Peggy (Knoblock) Weinkauf. Riley worked as a truck driver for RiverView Construction and was a member of the Teamsters Local #662....
Sue E. Bednarski
Oct 26, 2017
Bednarski, Sue E. 72, Merrill, died Thursday October 26, 2017 unexpectedly at her home. Sue was born April 21, 1945 to the late James and April (Brown) Case in Wausau. She married Louis Bednarski in September 1973 in Wausau. He preceded her in death on May 20, 1995. Sue was formerly employed with Fiskars for more than 30 years. She...
Irene C. Lella
Oct 26, 2017
Irene C. Lella Miss Irene C. Lella, 98, of Neenah, but always of Wausau, died Thursday, October 26, 2017, with her faithful nephew at her side. Irene was born at home to the late John and Catherine (Midlikowski) Lella on June 5, 1919. She was a proud graduate of Wausau Senior High School, Class of 1937. After graduation she went...
Dale I. Myszka
Oct 23, 2017
Dale I. Myszka, 66, Athens, died Monday, October 23, 2017 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Appleton. He was born September 23, 1951 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Joseph and Erma (Soucek) Myszka. On October 17, 2003 he married Melinda "Lindy" Powell in Wausau. Dale enjoyed farming, logging, hunting and playing cards. He also liked watching old...
Sharon Zeichert
Oct 22, 2017
Sharon "Shari" (Schmidt) Zeichert, age 70, of Rib Mountain, WI, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2017, at the Hospice House in Wausau, WI, after a courageous battle with cancer. Shari was born May 3, 1947, in Green Bay, WI, to the late John and Veronica (Nowicki) Olszewski. Shari grew up in Pulaski, WI, and graduated from Pulaski High School...
Annette S. Krahn
Oct 20, 2017
Annette Krahn, 101, Wausau was called to eternal life at Benedictine Living Center on October 20, 2017. Anastasia Annette Stephanie Kroll was born July 29, 1916 in Cicero, IL to the late John and Frances Kroll. Annette attended elementary school in Cicero. As a child, she helped her parents in their grocery store. Annette graduated from Kenosha High School and...
Edward "Eddie" Nievinski
Oct 18, 2017
Edward "Eddie" D. Nievinski, 94, Hatley, died Wednesday October 18, 2017 at Pride TLC under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Ed was born December 11, 1922 in the town of Reid, son of the late Alex and Veronica (Malchowski) Nievinski. On September 24, 1945, he married Alvina Czeck at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. She survives....
Bette Jane Koziel-Jacobs
Oct 17, 2017
Bette Jane Koziel Jacobs, 75, of Wausau passed away on October 17, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House after her battle with pancreatic cancer. Bette was born and raised in Wausau, attending high school in both Wausau and Merrill. Upon graduating high school she attended college earning her degrees as a registered nurse and medical technician. Bette lived and worked for...
