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.
Theresa A. (Ogiba) Schulta
Sep 5, 2024
Theresa A. Schulta, 74, Schofield passed away on September 5, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born May 28, 1950, in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Dolores (Beske) Ogiba. She was united in marriage on April 22, 1972, to Michael A. Schulta in Rothschild. He preceded her in...
Lynette R. (Reichl) Barttelt
Sep 1, 2024
Lynette Renay Barttelt, 63, town of Stettin passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 1, 2024 while under the care of family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
Lynette was born November 12, 1960 to George and Beatrice (Dehnel) Reichl in Wausau, WI. On December 20, 1980 she married Russell Barttelt at St. Stephen’s...
Cheryl Gay Miller
Aug 31, 2024
Cheryl G. Miller, 79, Athens, died Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield.
She was born May 7, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Elmer and Margie (Leitze) Miller.
Cheryl was employed at The Aerospace Corporation in California, working in the facility security office. She also owned and operated a Day...
Lisa J. (Brueggeman) Giese
Aug 30, 2024
Lisa Jean Giese, 62, Marathon, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2024 at her home in the presence of her children and significant other after losing her battle with cancer.
She was born August 21, 1962 in Wausau, daughter of the late Raymond and Lucille (Krueger) Brueggeman.
Lisa graduated from Athens High School. Over...
John L. Fuenger
Aug 30, 2024
John L. Fuenger, 67, of Wausau, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024 at Waterfall Health under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born on June 17, 1957 in Wausau to the late Louis and Ellen (Steppert) Fuenger. John worked for many years as a security guard at Weyerhaeuser. He enjoyed rock...
Mary E. Cota
Aug 27, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Cota “Buffy,” 70, passed away on Tuesday evening, August 27, 2024 surrounded by family and friends, after a brief but sudden illness. She was born in Merrill, the daughter of Mary Lou (Galipeau) Milner and Donald Lambrecht. She later graduated from Merrill High School in 1972.
Mary was the kindest and most loving person you...
Kristie "Mazie" Schneider
Aug 24, 2024
On the morning of August 22, 2024, Kristie “Mazie” Schneider 77, of Wausau passed away at her home after a courageous battle with several health issues.
Mazie was born to Sylvia & Louis Wadzinski in 1947. She married Duke (Arlynn) Schneider in the fall of 1980. Mazie had several careers from cake decorating to working at Kolbe...
Henry Siekierzynski
Aug 19, 2024
Henry Siekierzynski, 88, of Schofield, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024 at Pine Meadows under the care of Compassus Hospice. He was born on March 25, 1936 in Ringle to the late Kashmir and Anna (Zelica) Siekierzynski.
In his early years, beginning in 1959, Henry served his country in the U.S. Army until 1965 He was...
Linda Amiretta (Miller) Baum
Aug 15, 2024
Linda A. Baum, 55, Wausau, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, August 15, 2024, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
Linda was born December 7, 1968 in Harvard, IL. She was the second of three daughters to the late Harold and Veronica (Haskins) Miller. Shortly after Linda was...
Garry Allan Christiansen
Aug 13, 2024
Garry Allan Christiansen, 82, of Edgar passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, with his family by his side.
Garry was born June 13, 1942, in the town of Frankfort to Sebastian and Martha (Gribowski) Christiansen. He was the second of five children. He was baptized and confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church. He graduated from Edgar...
Sharon Mae (Wendt) Lemmer
Aug 11, 2024
Sharon Mae Lemmer, 72, Edgar, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
She was born March 17, 1952 in Wausau, daughter of the late Richard and Dorothy (Krueger) Wendt. On May 6, 1972 she married Robert Lemmer at St John Catholic Church, Edgar. He preceded her in death November...
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...
