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.
James W. Luetschwager
Feb 1, 2016
James (Jim) William Luetschwager, 89, Athens, died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield on February 1, 2016. He was born on the family farm on McIntosh Road in Wausau, WI November 28, 1926. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1944 and then went on to serve in World War II. Jim returned home to complete railroad school in Minneapolis...
Irene E. Wiesman
Jan 30, 2016
Irene E. Wiesman, 85, Wausau, joined her beloved husband, Jim, in eternal life on Saturday January 30, 2016 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, with her children at her side. She was born July 16, 1930, in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late John and Eleanor (Lang) Weisenberger. On September 11, 1948, she married James F. Wiesman at...
Raymond G. Goytowski
Jan 30, 2016
Raymond G. Goytowski, 88, Wausau, died Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 20, 1927 in Marathon County, son of the late Frank and Helen (Tryba) Goytowski. On October 17, 1953, he married Mary Ann Kittell in Wausau. She preceded him in death on April 22, 1992. Raymond was a proud veteran of the United...
Nellie Jane Krumrie
Jan 28, 2016
Nellie Jane Krumrie, 89 of Mosinee, passed away peacefully in the arms of her husband and in the presence of her family at home on January 28, 2016. Nellie was born April 6, 1926 to Paul and Helen Lehman in Menomonie. On August 27, 1947, she married Harry J. Krumrie Sr. in Milwaukee.Nellie was a consummate wife, mother & grandmother....
Melvin A. Buetsch
Jan 28, 2016
Melvin A. Buetsch, 91, Marathon, died Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born February 22, 1924 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Albert and Margaret (Wagner) Buetsch. On February 2, 1952 he married Loretta Newman and they later divorced. On December 30, 1999 he married Avila Tolk and she survives. After...
Richard J. Piaszak
Jan 28, 2016
Richard J. Piaszak, 76, Wausau, died Thursday January 28, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born February 6, 1939 in Wausau, son of the late Casimier and Adeline (Hench) Piaszak. On December 11, 1962 he married Grace Gotski in Basel, Switzerland. She survives. Richard served his country in the United States Army. He worked as a millwright at...
Laurie A. Waldhart
Jan 27, 2016
Laurie Alice Waldhart, age 67, of Wausau made her final journey home on Wednesday, January 27, 2016. She was born Laura Lee Alice Kolokowski in Wausau, WI on June 26, 1948, and was the daughter of Florence (Mullen) & Louis Meysembourg. She was married to Wayne Waldhart at the Church of St. Anne in Wausau on November 4, 1967. Laurie...
Helmuth "Buck" A. Beilke
Jan 26, 2016
Helmuth "Buck" A. Beilke, 92, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born July 31, 1923 in the town of Stettin, son of the late Alfred and Alma (Buttke) Beilke. On February 27, 1954, he married Beverly Rohloff at Trinity Lutheran Church in the...
Theresa H. Matushak
Jan 25, 2016
Theresa H. Matushak, 68, Marathon, died Monday, January 25, 2016 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. She was born December 16, 1947 in Wausau, daughter of Florence (Lang) Matushak and the late Prosper Matushak. Survivors include her mother, Florence Matushak, Marathon; sisters, Marie Freiboth, Dorchester, Mary Ann White, Wausau, Janice Baesemann, Wausau and Elaine (Bill) Plante, Wisconsin Rapids; brothers, Leon...
William F. Gongoll Iii
Jan 25, 2016
William "Bill" F. Gongoll III, 58, Wausau, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016 at Mount View Nursing Home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born March 27, 1957 in Red Wing, Minnesota, son of the late William F. and Geraldine (Haustein) Gongoll II. On July 22, 1995, he married Katy Key in Manassas,...
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,...
