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.
Grace D. (Jaecks) Berg
Jun 23, 2024
Grace D. Berg, 86, Wausau, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Grace was born on July 7, 1937, to Frederick and Verona (Wachholz) Jaecks. She graduated from Wausau High School in 1955 and married Gordon R. Berg on June 7, 1958, at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Wausau.
Grace served...
Shirley M. (Allman) Kettner
Jun 21, 2024
Shirley Minnie Kettner, 86, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother went home to her Lord peacefully surrounded by family and wrapped in the arms of her son Andy on Friday, June 21, at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau.
She was born on April 21, 1938 to the late Harold and Minnie (Stuhr) Allman in Marshfield, WI. Shirley...
Margo C. (Delonay) Hollibush
Jun 21, 2024
Margo C. Hollibush, 83, Marshfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2024 while under the care of Heartland Hospice at Stoney River, Marshfield.
She was born July 3, 1940 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Omer and Bertha (Lorbetske) DeLonay.
Margo spent the majority of her professional career as a dental hygienist, working for...
Sophie M. Braun
Jun 20, 2024
Sophia Margaret Braun peacefully passed away on June 20, 2024, just short of her 91st birthday. She leaves behind a legacy of love and faith.
Born on the Hart family farm in Poniatowski, Wisconsin, she was one of eleven children to John and Louise Hart. She attended Poniatowski and Athens schools and later married Floyd Braun on...
Latrice Denise Porter
Jun 19, 2024
LaTrice Denise Porter (LT), 49, went home to her Lord and Savior June 19, 2024, at her home in Wausau. She was born on April 3, 1975, in Little Rock, AR to Glen Nichols (Brooks) and the late William Porter. She married her bestfriend and soulmate, Fritz Reiche, June 27, 2016, in Winter Haven, FL.
Though her...
Jeanette M. Lapean
Jun 18, 2024
Jeanette Margaret LaPean went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Sylvan Crossings, Wausau. She was born on December 30, 1934, to the late Arthur and Agatha (Knoeck) Hall in Marathon, WI. Jeanette graduated from Marathon High School and was employed at Steffke Freight. She met the love of her life, Roy F. LaPean...
Brenda Burger
Jun 18, 2024
Brenda Burger died June 18, 2024 after a long hard fought 7 year battle with cancer.
Brenda was born January 2, 1954 to the late Raymond and Elaine (Stoltenow) Hentz at Hankinson, ND where she lived her childhood and teenage years and graduated high school.
Through the years there are many stories that can be...
Anthony "Tony" J. Thurs
Jun 17, 2024
Anthony “Tony” J. Thurs, 82, Edgar passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2024, at Copper Leaf Assisted Living/Memory Care, Marathon.
He was born January 6, 1942, in Edgar, son of the late Anthony and Marcella (Hall) Thurs. On February 10, 1962, he married Janice “Jan” Volhard, the love of his life, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church,...
Karen Helen (Schlaefer) Mielke
Jun 17, 2024
Karen H. Mielke, 81, Wausau, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends on Monday, June 17, 2024.
She was born February 27, 1943 in Wausau, daughter of the late John B. and Helen (Ziebell) Schlaefer. On April 20, 1968, she married Jack J. Mielke in Wausau. He preceded her in death on September 25, 2013....
Jerome "Jerry" K. Sjostrom
Jun 17, 2024
Jerome K. Sjostrom passed away on 17 June 2024 at his home in Athens, WI. He was born 29 August 1936 in Ashland, WI to Elof and Odeal (Jerome) Sjostrom. He grew up on a small farm in Seeley, WI.
In his early years, he attended a one room school in Seeley before graduating from Hayward High...
Joanne M. (Fuller) Viegut
Jun 11, 2024
In 1935, Mae (née Maguire) Fuller and Robert Frank Fuller welcomed their first child, Joanne Mae Fuller, in Marshfield, Wisconsin. With large green eyes, light brown hair, and fair skin, Joanne continued a lineage of Fuller and Maguire beauties. Joanne had four siblings: Robert, Thomas (Mary Ellen), Helen (Kenneth Breit), and Kenneth. The family resided in the countryside in...
Enola M. Willhite
Jun 11, 2024
Enola M. Willhite, 87, of Edgar, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Enola was born on April 30, 1937, to Arthur and Minnie (Woller) Mueller. She graduated from Edgar High School with the class of 1955. She married Harvey Willhite on October 24, 1959, at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Edgar.
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Myron L. Karlen
Jun 6, 2024
Myron L. Karlen, 83, Marathon, passed away peacefully with all his family at his side on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Aspirus Hospital Medical ICU Unit, Wausau.
He was born February 1, 1941, in Marshfield, son of the late Alexius “Alex” and Lorraine (Boser) Karlen. On June 10, 1961, he married the love of his life and...
Stanley "Stash" Budleski
Jun 6, 2024
Stanley J. “Stash” Budleski, 78, Weston, died peacefully at home on June 6, 2024 surrounded by his loving “angels.”
Stanley was born August 25, 1945, in Wausau to the late Joseph A. and Irene (Wendler-Letarski) Budleski. On July 12, 1969, he married his sweetie, Connie Omernik at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild.
Stan was an...
Joanne Esther (Markus) Goelden
Jun 4, 2024
JoAnne Esther (Markus) Goelden, age 89, of Wausau, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, under the care of Interim Home HealthCare (Hospice).
She was born June 23, 1934, to Rudolph and Malinda Markus of Colby, WI. JoAnne graduated from Colby High School in 1952. After high school, she worked for her father’s business,...
Gerald "Jerry" L. Gage
Jun 2, 2024
Gerald “Jerry” L. Gage, 95, of Marathon, passed away at home on Sunday, June 2, 2024, surrounded by family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born in Marathon to the late Vincent and Alvera (Schmidlkofer) Gage on January 14, 1929. Jerry attended Marathon High School and the Vocational Tech School...
Gayle Nancy Emmes
Jun 1, 2024
Gayle Nancy Emmes, 78, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024 under the care of Compassus Hospice at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston.
She was born September 20, 1945.
Gayle cherished all her loved ones. She will be deeply missed.
Survived by her two daughters, Connie Gleason and Dawn Steiner; brothers, Jimmy,...
Ronald "Ron" Alex Karlen
May 31, 2024
Ronald “Ron” A. Karlen, 74, Marathon, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 31, 2024 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born November 29, 1949 in Marshfield, son of the late Alexius “Alex” and Lorraine (Boser) Karlen. On June 6, 1981, he married the love of...
Karen L. Buttke
May 30, 2024
Karen L. Buttke, 85, died May 30, 2024 under the care of Compassus Hospice at Pride TLC Therapy & Living Campus, Weston.
She was born April 3, 1939, in Wausau, daughter of the late Gilbert and Edna (Kummerow) Schroeder. On December 3, 1960, she married Allen Buttke at Westley United Methodist Church, Wausau.
Survivors include...
Kenneth "Ken" H. Kraimer
May 30, 2024
Kenneth Henry Kraimer, 89, Wausau, died peacefully at home Thursday, May 30, 2024.
He was born April 2, 1935 in Wausau, son of the late Henry and Agnes (Imhoff) Kraimer. On October 18, 1958 he married Patricia Bollech at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. Last Fall they celebrated 65 years of marriage.
Ken served his...
