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.
Gerald "Jerry" A. Snow
Jun 10, 2013
Gerald A. "Jerry" Snow, 76, Wausau died Monday, June 10, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Manor. He was born March 13, 1937 in Decorah, Iowa, son of the late Lawrence and Helen (Anderson) Snow. On October 15, 1961 he married Kathleen Figge in Davenport, Iowa. She survives. Jerry was a hardworking man...
Mary F. Dorshak
Jun 8, 2013
Mary F. Dorshak, 93, Rothschild, died Saturday June 8, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services, surrounded by her family. She was born November 29, 1919, in Rothschild, daughter of the late John and Bernice (Baron) Szarkowitz. On November 24, 1937, she married John R. Dorshak at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He...
Janade Ruth Lotzer
Jun 5, 2013
JanaDe Ruth Lotzer, 26, Athens, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday June 5, 2013, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born September 17, 1986, to Bruce and Donna (Heldt) Lotzer. She graduated from Athens High School in 2005 and attended North Central Technical College. She was employed by Equity Livestock Corp. of...
Dorothy C. Hollis
Jun 1, 2013
Dorothy C. Hollis, age 88, Wausau, died unexpectedly Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 4, 1925 in town of Carson, daughter of the late Walter and Angeline (Kowalczyk) Kawski. On June 10, 1944 she married Maynard Hollis at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, Mill Creek. He preceded her in death on August 7, 2004. Dorothy...
James "Jim" Reissmann
Jun 1, 2013
James "Jim" B. Reissmann, age 62, lifelong resident of Wausau, died June 1, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born January 6, 1951, to the late Emil and Ruth (Irick) Reissmann. On October 14, 1972 he married Mary Tabaka. Jim and Mary celebrated their 40th...
Vernon T. Fischer
Jun 1, 2013
Vernon T. Fischer, 91, Marathon, died Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 30, 1922 in Edgar, son of the late Theodore and Mathilda (Berres) Fischer. On June 13, 1951, he married Donna Geib at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. In 1945, Vernon and Donna built their farm in the town of Rib...
Rose M. Fust
May 29, 2013
Rose M. Fust 62, Edgar, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at her home, surrounded by her family, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born January 18, 1951 in Wausau, daughter of the late Jesse and Lillian (Lashua) Pflieger. On November 3, 1973, she married James Fust in Wausau. He survives. Rose enjoyed going to horse shows,...
Dianne M. Weiler
May 28, 2013
Dianne Mary Weiler (Schoknecht) age 72 died at her home surrounded by her family on May 28th, 2013, after her valiant fight with cancer. Dianne was born in Milwaukee, WI on February 13, 1941, to the late Benhardt & Irene Schoknecht (Mosciski). Dianne enjoyed Girl Scouts from grades 1-12 and was especially proud of being a majorette in the marching...
Gaylord J. Nienow
May 27, 2013
Gaylord J. Nienow, 79, Irma, died Monday, May 27, 2013 at his home. He was born January 31, 1934 in the town of Easton, son of the late John W. and Erlynda (Krueger) Nienow. Gaylord was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Germany. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Burns Post No....
Mike Yang
May 26, 2013
Michel "Mike" Yang, age 34, Wausau, died Sunday, May 26, 2013 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at his home surrounded by family after his second courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 5, 1979 in Cholet, France son of Chulao and Chi (Vang) Yang. On February 3, 2003 he married his high school sweetheart, Jessica, in...
Genadean C. Schumacher
May 22, 2013
Genadean C. Schumacher, 79, Marathon died Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at her home. She was born February 19, 1934 in Edgar, daughter of the late Anton and Cecelia (Dahlke) Wirkus. On October 16, 1956 she married Merlin Schumacher at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. He survives. Genadean retired from Wausau Insurance Co. after more than 18 years. She loved listening...
Carol Ann Biel
May 22, 2013
Carol Ann Biel, 67, Rothschild, died Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at her home. She was born August 29, 1945 in Athens, daughter of the late Al and Isabella (Rux) Biel. Carol graduated from Wausau East High School in 1965 and then attended North Central Technical College. Carol retired in 2003 from the Marathon County Public Library after more than 33...
Clarence C. Wenzel
May 19, 2013
Clarence C. Wenzel, age 86, Wausau, died Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Benedictine Living Community, formerly Marywood Center, Wausau. He was born July 9, 1926 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Anton and Angeline (Putkamer) Wenzel. On October 23, 1948 he married Dorothy Bychinski at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on December...
Ronald C. Wiese
May 19, 2013
Ronald C. "Ron" Wiese, 54, Edgar died Sunday, May 19, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home. He was born March 18, 1959 in Grafton, North Dakota, son of the late Harold and Evelyn (Lilico) Wiese. On May 26, 1979 he married Barb Hytry at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder. Ron worked at...
Elwood C. Mason
May 18, 2013
Elwood C. Mason Jr., 72, of Marathon, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. He was born June 30, 1940 in Wausau to the late Elwood Sr. and Germaine (Knoeck) Mason. He married Caroline Lepak on January 23, 1965. Elwood worked as a deputy for the Marathon County Sheriff's Department for 27...
Harvey S. Stauffer
May 18, 2013
Harvey S. Stauffer, age 81, of Athens, went home to be with the Lord on May 17, 2013. He was a retired carpenter and also repaired automatic transmissions in years past. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jeanetta. Also his his children, Clifton L. Stauffer, husband of the late Bonnie, Heidi A. Zimmerman, wife of Joseph Zimmerman,...
Arlene B. Manowski
May 14, 2013
Arlene B. Manowski 87, Wausau, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 18, 1925 in Marathon City, daughter of the late Frank and Erna (Buchberger) Gassner. On November 27, 1948, she married Leonard Manowski at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death on November 10, 2004. Arlene worked for Marathon Electric,...
Brian K. Schanandore
May 13, 2013
Brian K. Schanandore, 43, Wausau died Monday, May 13, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born July 30, 1969 in Chicago, son of Margaret Wayka, Wausau. He is a decendent of the Menominee Nation. On April 27, 2013 he married Rochelle Ferguson in...
Dominic A. Marzynski
May 13, 2013
Dominic A. Marzynski, 90, the town of Cassel, died Monday May 13, 2013, at his home, under the care of his children. He was born November 28, 1922, in the town of Cassel, son of the late John Sr. and Sophie (Joswiak) Marzynski. On August 30, 1947, he married Dolores Wadinski at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. She preceded him...
Mary G. Michlig
May 12, 2013
Mary G. Michlig, 96, Edgar, died Sunday, May 12, 2013 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at the home of her son Ron, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Augsut 13, 1916 in Wausau, daughter of the late Valentine "William" and Magdalene (Lemanski) Feltz. On June 18, 1935 she married Arthur Michlig at Sacred Heart Catholic...
