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.
David Vachowiak
Sep 24, 2024
David Vachowiak, 89, Wausau passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at The Gardens in Wausau.
He was born August 30, 1935 in Wausau, son of the late Stanley and Mary (Brandt) Vachowiak. He married Sandra Bielke on April 29, 1967. She preceded him in death in 2020.
Dave will be dearly missed by...
Marion Joan Braun
Sep 24, 2024
Marion J. Braun 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 under the care of Interim Hospice Care.
Marion was born on November 14, 1935, in Marshfield, the daughter of Albert and Christine (Enders) Peissig. On June 18, 1958, she married John E. Braun at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Stetsonville, Wisconsin. He preceded her in...
Marilyn Schneider Monahan
Sep 24, 2024
Marilyn Schneider Monahan, 95, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Her last days were made easier with the excellent guidance of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services in conjunction with the wonderfully caring staff of her Primrose Retirement Community.
She was born on December 20, 1928, in Davenport, Iowa, daughter of the late Richard...
Richard "Rich" K. Szarkowitz
Sep 23, 2024
Richard K. “Rich” Szarkowitz, 68, Schofield passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born on May 9, 1956 in Wausau, son of the late Anthony and Irene (Koppa) Szarkowitz.
Rich was a graduate of Newman Catholic High School graduating in 1974 with high honors. While in high school he lettered...
Elvera Ruth Kulas
Sep 22, 2024
Elvera Ruth Kulas, 95, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Athenian Living in Athens under the care of St. Croix Hospice. She was born near Dorchester, WI on July 16, 1929 to the late Otto and Irene Kalepp. Later, on July 24, 1948, Elvera was united in marriage to David A Kulas Sr. in Athens. ...
Gary G. Rehm
Sep 22, 2024
Gary G. Rehm, 76, died Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born December 3, 1947, in Menomonie, son of the late Gordon and Virginia (Huth) Rehm. He graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School and later from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He married Anne Leonard in Eau Claire on June 3, 1968....
Donna Mae (Waldow) Iwen
Sep 21, 2024
Donna Iwen, 81, Wausau, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at her home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born July 31, 1943 in the town of Hamburg to Edwin and Lillian (Krueger) Waldow.
On May 15, 1965, she married Harvey Iwen Jr. at St. John Lutheran Church...
Dee Anna J. (Taylor) Luthy
Sep 19, 2024
Deeanna J. Luthy, 81, Wausau passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024 while under the care of St. Croix Hospice at Waterfall Health, Wausau.
She was born May 9, 1943 in Sedro-Wolley, Washington, daughter of the late Leonard and Elvadore (Brandon) Taylor.
Mom’s hobbies and interests were crocheting, bingo, collecting chimes. She loved listening to country...
Mollie Podrez
Sep 19, 2024
On Thursday, September 19, 2024 Mollie Podrez left us to live with Jesus. She was born in Renville, MN to Henry and Amelia (Gerlach) Albrecht on October 20, 1920.
Mollie was a wonder, astounding everyone with her good health and zest for life, even as the years passed by.
Mollie grew up in a family...
Debra Ann Sulko
Sep 19, 2024
Debra Ann Sulko died on Thursday, September 19, 2024. She was 70 years old.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Our Savior’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wausau, Wisconsin, with Rev. Jeffrey Mahnke officiating. The burial will take place in Emmanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Town of Eau Pleine, Marathon County. The visitation will...
Geraldine Bloom
Sep 18, 2024
Geraldine Bloom, 87, of Marathon, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau, under the care of Compassus Hospice.
She was born June 22, 1937, in the town of Cassel to the late Casmier and Eulalia (Kafka) Lemanski. On May 16, 1956, she married Christie Bloom at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. He...
Donald William Linder
Sep 17, 2024
Donald W. Linder, 86, Marathon, died Tuesday, September 17, 2024, under hospice care at Pride TLC, Weston, with his four children at his side.
He was born December 11, 1937, in Marathon to Irvin and Ruth (Kutchenreuter) Linder. On October 7, 1961, he married Janice Mary Lemanski at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. She preceded him in...
Reginald "Reg" G. Konkol
Sep 15, 2024
Reginald G. “Reg” Konkol, 80 died on Sunday, September 15, 2024 after medical complications due to his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s two years earlier.
He was born on November 5, 1943 in Milwaukee to Clarence and Lorraine (Langteau) Konkol. He attended DC Everest High School in the late 1950’s. He gained experience in the tile trade which led...
Stephen J. Paul Iii
Sep 14, 2024
Stephen J. Paul III, 44, died Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born March 9, 1980, in Wausau, son of Sheree (Norton) Schaefer and the late Stephen J. Paul II.
Stephen had a passion for restoring classic cars and mechanical things. He enjoyed snowboarding and snowmobiling when he was young, very...
Stephen Lonsdorf
Sep 11, 2024
Stephen Lonsdorf, aged 38, passed away on September 11, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital due to complications following a surgery, with his family by his side. Steve was a lifelong resident of Wausau, attending G.D. Jones Elementary, John Muir Middle School, and graduating from Wausau West High School in 2005. He also studied at the University of Wisconsin Marathon...
David F. Kleman
Sep 8, 2024
David F. Kleman, 87, of Ringle died Sunday, September 8, 2024, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Pride TLC, Weston.
He was born February 23, 1937, in the Town of Reid, son of the late Frank and Helen (Rutkowski) Kleman. On October 26, 1962, he married Merna Sickler at St. Mark’s Lutheran...
Mary Elizabeth (Sazama) Brodziski
Sep 8, 2024
Mary E. Brodziski, 93, Athens, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Athenian Living in Athens, under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
She was born August 13, 1931 in Colby, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Hodny) Sazama. On August 17, 1957, she married Frank Brodziski at St. Mary...
Veronica "Ronnie" Radant
Sep 8, 2024
Veronica “Ronnie” Radant, 89, passed away Sunday September 8 2024 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.
She was born October 4 1934 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Alex and Anna (Martinski) Kurudza. On September 25 1954 she married Gordon Radant in Newburgh NY who preceded her in death on May 24 2003.
Veronica served her...
Luann V. Ruhbusch
Sep 7, 2024
In his gracious mercy the Lord sent His holy angel to take the soul of LuAnn V. Ruhbusch to our heavenly home on September 7, 2024.
LuAnn, the seventh child of Walter A. Krohn and his wife Mathilda R. E. (Voigt) Krohn was born on June 8, 1933 in the Town of Hamburg.
She attended...
Thomas "Tom" Ralph Olson
Sep 6, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Ralph Olson peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 5th at Cedar Creek Manor in Kronenwetter, WI. He was born in Oconto to Ralph and Esther Olson. He was the 2nd oldest of their four children.
Tom went to St. Joseph School in Oconto and graduated from Oconto High School in 1957. Tom then joined the...
