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.
Lisa M. Sherfinski
Aug 10, 2024
Lisa M. Sherfinski, 55, died Saturday, August 10, 2024 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at home surrounded by family.
She was born October 21, 1968 in Wausau, daughter of Diane (Peters) Schmidt and the late Kenneth “Butch” Schmidt.
Lisa enjoyed her work as an estimator for Blackline Asphalt. About 8...
Alan "Ray" Welch
Aug 4, 2024
Ray Welch, 60, of Wausau, passed away suddenly, but peacefully at home on Sunday, August 4, 2024. He was born on July 3, 1964 in Washington state.
He loved fishing, hunting, camping, and sitting around the fire pit with friends and family. Ray always said he loved his life, and we should not mourn his loss, but...
Patricia "Pat" Jane (Peroutka) Raatz
Aug 4, 2024
Patricia “Pat” J. Raatz, 71, Wausau, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born November 7, 1952 in Wausau, daughter of the late Harold and Kathrine (Ament) Peroutka. In 1973, she married Daniel “Rosco” Raatz at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death...
Marcella F. Heil
Aug 4, 2024
Marcella F. Heil, 96, died August 4, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born February 21, 1928, in town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late August and Emily (Stencil) Urmanski. On July 10, 1948, she married Raymond Heil at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski and he preceded her in death on June 1, 1988.
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Janice M. Evert
Jul 26, 2024
Janice Mary (Burr) Evert was called to Heaven to be with the Lord on Friday, July 26, 2024, at the age of 77, in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Jan was born the third daughter of four girls on January 16, 1947, in Marshfield, Wisconsin to Adeline (Wagner) and Earl Burr. She grew up in Marshfield surrounded by her many...
Barbara L. Madden
Jul 26, 2024
Barbara L. Madden, 90, died Friday, July 26, 2024, under the care of Interim Hospice at her home.
She was born October 11, 1933 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edwin and Lucille (Bird) Goetsch. On July 7, 1951 she married Eugene Madden in Wausau and he preceded her in death on December 19, 2013.
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Dennis A. Kearns
Jul 25, 2024
Dennis A. Kearns, Age 66, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
He was born March 5, 1958 in La Grange, IL, son of the late Donald and Ann (Svatos) Kearns. On June 18, 1975, he married Shelley Hollibush at Calvary Baptist Church in Schofield, Wisconsin.
At age 12, Dennis’ family moved to Wisconsin and...
James A. Schroeder
Jul 24, 2024
James A. Schroeder, 49, Leavenworth, Kansas, formerly of Hatley, Wisconsin, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at his home.
James was born on January 20, 1975, in Wausau, Wisconsin, to the late Lynda (Nowinsky) Schroeder and Gerald Schroeder.
On September 25, 2004, James married Jessica Draxler, in a beautiful ceremony in Wausau, Wisconsin....
Lw Watson
Jul 20, 2024
The beloved LW Watson was called home on Saturday, July 20th at age 61. She was born in St. Petersburg FL. She was adopted at 4 months old by the loving Watson family.
LW had a variety of different jobs, her greatest feat serving in the United States Navy working in aviation ordinance until she became a...
Allen E. Goetsch
Jul 18, 2024
Allen E. Goetsch, 81, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024.
He was born May 10, 1943 in Wausau, son of the late Ervin and Helen (Hughes) Goetsch.
Allen served his country in the United States Coast Guard where he resided in Whitefish Point Lighthouse in Paradise, MI from 1961 to 1965. He enjoyed reading, playing...
Kenneth "Ken" C. Rohmeyer
Jul 17, 2024
Kenneth “Ken” Rohmeyer passed away peacefully on July 17, 2024, with his family by his side. Ken was born in Wausau in 1949 to Joseph and Elizabeth (Rainville) Rohmeyer. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and fought in the Vietnam war, where he earned his purple heart after being injured in combat. In 2008 Ken married Mary Miskowiak,...
Rose Marian Henrichs
Jul 16, 2024
Rose Marian Henrichs, 92, Minocqua (Great Bass Lake), passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Renes Assist Health and Rehab Center in Weston, under the care of Compassus Hospice Care.
She was born April 10, 1932, in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Niziolek) Salzman. On August 29, 1951, she married Norbert C....
Marlene J. Carter
Jul 15, 2024
Marlene J. Carter, age 83 passed away peacefully at The Waterford of Colby on July 15, 2024.
Marlene Josephine Zettler was born in Athens, January 4, 1941 to the late Alton and Marjorie (Wozniak) Zettler. On October 15, 1960 she married Melvin Carter, they lived a short while in Athens before settling down in the Colby area. ...
Dorothy "Bitsy" Mae Ewan
Jul 15, 2024
Dorothy “Bitsy” Mae Ewan, 94, Athens, died Monday, July 15, 2024 under the care of St. Croix Hospice at Athenian Living, Athens.
She was born April 29, 1930 in Athens, daughter of the late John and Leila (Kehl) Hopperdietzel. On August 28, 1948 she married Marvin Ewan at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens and he preceded her in...
Kurt L. Habeck
Jul 14, 2024
Kurt L. Habeck, 59, Wausau, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born May 27, 1965 in Wausau, son of the late Trueman and Beatrice (Justesen) Habeck.
Kurt worked at Zillman's Meat Market for many years. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed NASCAR and was a Green Bay Packer...
Florence M. Jojade
Jul 12, 2024
Florence M. Jojade, 98, of Merrill, WI and formerly of Wausau, WI passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024 at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born on September 25, 1925 in Wausau to the late Joseph and Martha (Kolasinski) Wiesneske. She married Charles D. Jojade...
Kenneth "Kenny" L. Gauerke
Jul 10, 2024
Kenneth “Kenny” L. Gauerke, 67, Athens passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born May 12, 1957, in Wausau, son of the late Lester and Virginia (Metz) Gauerke. Ken graduated from Athens High School in 1975 and in his opinion, it was the best class ever! ...
Leigh A. Carpenter
Jul 9, 2024
Leigh A. Carpenter, 42, Wausau unexpectedly received her Angel Wings in the early hours of Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born on August 31, 1981 in Wausau to Carla (Wilde) Carpenter, Wausau and the late Bruce Carpenter. Leigh went to school in the Wausau area and enjoyed her large family and friends....
Carol A. (Johnson) Bauer
Jul 5, 2024
With great sorrow in our hearts, we announce the passing of Carol Ann Bauer, 80, on Friday, July 5, 2024. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family while under the care of Interim Hospice.
Carol was born on July 16, 1943 in Unity, WI to the late Russell and Florence (Schreiber) Johnson. On October...
Joel M. Block
Jul 5, 2024
With the love of his life by his side, Joel M. Block, passed away peacefully at his Wisconsin summer home on Friday, July 5, 2024 at the age of 74. Joel leaves behind his loving family including his soul mate of 31 years Karen (Schaffer) Block, his sons Jody (Heather) Block, Jesse (Darcy) Block, and his daughter Crystal (Chad)...
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