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.
Joanne M. Plooy
Jan 22, 2016
JoAnne M. Plooy, Medford, passed away at the age of 73, in her home, surrounded by her children on Friday, January 22, 2016 under the care of Hope Hospice. She was born on January 30, 1942 in Modesto, Cal. to the late Joseph and Mary Peralta. After graduating from Modesto High School, she married the love of her life, Henry...
Irene J. Switlick
Jan 20, 2016
Irene J. Switlick, 79, Athens, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born March 7, 1936 in Athens, daughter of the late Frank "Pat" and Sophia (Boris) Zettler. On November 18, 1953 she married James Switlick at St. John Catholic Church, Wuertzburg. He preceded her in death on January 11, 1994. Irene was the owner...
Laverne A. Wood
Jan 19, 2016
LaVerne A. Wood, age 85, was called from this life on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Rennes Health & Rehab after a courageous battle with life, surrounded by her loving family. LaVerne is survived by her children; Kathy Reetz, Chris (Wayne) Scott, Sharon Vachavake, Rick (Marcia) Wood, Brenda (Kent) Dolloff, and Gary (Deb) Wood. Further survived by sisters; Bernice Geier,...
Christine E. Pilath
Jan 19, 2016
Christine E. Pilath, 61, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 25, 1954 in St. Paul, Minnesota, daughter of the late Marion and Elaine (Hoffman) Mendrzycki. For many years, Christine worked as a machinist at the former Federal Mogul in Schofield. Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed listening to music, reading and loved...
Walter J. Hornung
Jan 18, 2016
Walter J. Hornung, 71, passed away on January 18, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Wally was born May 21, 1944 in Wausau, WI. He Graduated from Marathon High School, and later attended Northcentral Technical College in Wausau. He proudly served his Country from 1965 - 1967 in the US Army at Ft. Carson Colorado and...
Sandra M. Krueger
Jan 17, 2016
Sandra Marie Krueger (ne'e Franklin and Golie), age 54 of Wausau, Wisconsin passed away peacefully in the early morning at home on January 17, 2016 surrounded by her family. In a world surrounded by darkness, we were blessed with the sweetest soul. Sandra Marie Krueger has positively impacted tens of thousands of lives and even that is an extreme understatement....
Ernest L. Suchon
Jan 15, 2016
Ernest L. "Ernie" Suchon, 86, Wausau died Friday, January 15, 2016 at his home. He was born January 12, 1930 in the town of Franzen, son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Rogalla) Suchon. On May 26, 1951 he married Elaine Pagel at St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church, town of Wausau. She preceded him in death on March 26, 2010....
Valeria "Violet" Johnson
Jan 12, 2016
Valeria "Violet" Barbara Johnson joined her husband and loved ones on January 12, 2016. Valeria was born on February 1, 1922, in Strickland, WI, to Walenty (Valentine) and Veronika Glowacki and married Donald C. Johnson on March 2, 1946, and moved to Edgar, WI. Valeria was preceded in death by her parents, four older sisters and five older brothers, her...
Jarrod Allen Lamberg
Jan 10, 2016
Jarrod Allen Lamberg, 37, Edgar, left this earthly life on Sunday, January 10, 2016 and is now in heaven in the loving arms of Jesus. He was born April 26, 1978 in Wausau, the son of Douglas and Sandra (Pribyl) Lamberg of Edgar. Jarrod was currently employed with People Link and held various manufacturing positions. Among some of his favorite...
Vern Earl Matter
Jan 8, 2016
Vern Earl Matter, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed from this world, surrounded by his family at home, on January 8th, 2016 in Wausau, WI. He surprised his Doctors, but not his family or friends, with the strength he showed in fighting his cancer. Vern was born in the family farmhouse outside of Cavour, South Dakota on July 12th,...
Gary "Chief" Reetz
Jan 8, 2016
Gary "Chief" R. Reetz, 67, Wausau, died Friday, January 8, 2016 with family at his side at Hospice House, Wausau. He was born September 17, 1948 in Wausau, son of the late Lawrence and Ruth (Schubring) Reetz. On June 27, 1970 he married Kathleen Wood at Our Savior's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Gary graduated from Wausau Senior High in 1967. He...
Patricia E. Edgecomb
Jan 6, 2016
Patricia E. Edgecomb, 61, Wausau, died Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 22, 1954 in Racine, daughter of the late Jack Marsh and Betty (Olesen) Marsh. On December 26, 1999 she married Richard Edgecomb in Whidbey Island, Washington. Patricia served her country in the United States Army, worked for the Department of Defense, Department...
Phyllis C. Wielock
Jan 6, 2016
Phyllis C. Wielock, 80, town of Cassel, died Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, under the care of Aseracare Hospice. She was born September 28, 1935 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Alex and Clara (Szymanski) Lepak. On November 13, 1954, she married George Wielock at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. He...
Jack P. Knauf
Dec 31, 2015
Jack P. Knauf, 78, Marathon, died Thursday December 31, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 6, 1937, in Marathon, son of the late Jacob and Marie (Ritger) Knauf. Prior to his retirement, Jack was a dairy farmer his entire working life. Jack was a longtime volunteer at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. Jack was a member of St....
Shirley E. Seefeldt
Dec 30, 2015
Shirley E. Seefeldt, 51, Schofield, died Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. She was born November 30, 1964 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Thomas Seefeldt of Schofield and the late Lois (Schultz) Seefeldt. Shirley worked in the Medical Records Department at Marshfield Clinic for many years. Among some of her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed crafts, sudoku...
Dale Baumann
Dec 30, 2015
Dale Walter John Baumann, 60, Town of Berlin, was called to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. He was born January 18, 1955, son of the late Walter H. and Fern M. (Belanger) Baumann. On May 14, 1988 he married Sarah Henke. She survives. Dale graduated in 1973 from Wausau West High School. He worked as a welder...
Sallie L. Deer
Dec 28, 2015
Sallie L. Deer, 83, Wausau died Monday, December 28, 2015 at Stoney River Rehab, Weston. She was born December 30, 1931 in Butler Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Edward and Edith (Gold) Myers. On October 14, 1950 she married William Deer in Indianapolis. He preceded her in death on December 17, 2000. Sallie worked as a CNA in her earlier...
Joan L. Diedrich
Dec 27, 2015
Joan L. Diedrich, 74, Athens, died Sunday, December 27, 2015, at her home. She was born April 10, 1941, in Medford, daughter of the late LeRoy and Kathryn (Westrich) Deml. On October 17, 1959, she married Raymond Diedrich. He survives. Joan was a homemaker who enjoyed decorating her home for the holidays, Christmas was her favorite. She was an excellent...
Kevin J. Arps
Dec 24, 2015
Kevin J. Arps, 56, Wausau, died Thursday, December 24, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 18, 1959, in Wausau, son of Louis Arps, Wausau, and the late June (Giese) Arps. Kevin (also known to many as "Louie") was a 1977 graduate of Wausau East High School and began his working career with LeFEBURE, before starting up his...
Edward G. Mccarthy
Dec 23, 2015
Edward G. McCarthy, 78, died Wednesday, December 23, 2015 under the care of Theda Care Hospice at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King. He was born October 29, 1937 in Stevens Point, son of the late Steven and Martha (Koss) McCarthy. Ed served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed his job as a truck driver and was...
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