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.
Lawrence Joseph Peters
Mar 11, 2024
Lawrence J. Peters, 99, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 11, 2024 at Mount View Care Center, with family beside him. He was born on August 14, 1924 in Edgar, WI, son of the late Andrew and Elseda (Feiereisen) Peters. On June 28, 1947, he married Jeanette Hendrickson, whom he met on a blind date while on leave...
Virginia R. (Boettcher) Grothe
Mar 10, 2024
Grothe, Virginia R.
Virginia R. (Boettcher) Grothe, age 88, died Sunday, March 10, 2024, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center in Wausau, Wisconsin.
She was born in Tomah, Wisconsin, on September 16, 1935. She was the daughter of Rev. Robert and Edna (Mengedoth) Boettcher. On August...
Bette Jane Gajewski
Mar 10, 2024
Bette J. Gajewski, 83, Wausau, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Azura Memory Care, Rib Mountain.
She was born May 22, 1940 in Wausau, daughter of the late Victor and Evelyn (Rader) Schuster. On August 29, 1958, she married Richard Gajewski at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on February 23,...
Edward P. Meyer Jr.
Mar 9, 2024
Edward P. Meyer Jr., 78, Marathon passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024 while under the care of Compassus Hospice at VitaCare Living, Abbotsford.
He was born June 6, 1945 in Chicago, son of the late Edward P. and Margaret (Hill) Meyer Sr. On July 22, 1978 he married Susan Pierce in McHenry, Il. She preceded him...
Thomas "Tom" Frank Brzezinski
Mar 8, 2024
Thomas “Tom” F. Brzezinski, 72, Wausau, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born July 10, 1951 in Wausau, son of the late Frank and Esther (Stankowski) Brzezinski. On April 9, 1994, he married Joan (Wandersee) Tomcek at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives.
For many years, Tom...
Theodore "Ted" M. Meier Jr.
Mar 8, 2024
Theodore M Meier, Jr, 77 Athens, entered eternal life on Friday March 8, 2024 at The Hospice House, Wausau after a 17-year battle with Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.
Funeral services for Theodore will be Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 2:00p.m. at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens. Rev. Mark Schwalenberg will officiate. Burial will be in the Milan cemetery...
Gertrude "Gert" M. Johnson
Mar 7, 2024
Gertrude Mae Johnson, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Gert was born February 24, 1931, in Merrill, Wisconsin to the late Elmer and Elsie Leistikow. She graduated from Merrill High School in 1949, and later married David Johson before he enlisted into the Army for two years on January 23, 1954. They moved to Wausau in...
Margaret "Marge" Peterson
Mar 7, 2024
Margaret “Marge” Peterson, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
She was born October 23, 1934, in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Sniegoski) Jakubowski. Marge married Eugene “Pete” Peterson on August 27, 1994 in a beautiful backyard ceremony.
Marge’s life revolved around raising her children and...
Thomas A. Slagoski
Mar 6, 2024
Thomas A. Slagoski, 76, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born October 4, 1947, in Wausau, son of the late Anthony and Leona Slagoski. On May 28th 1966 he married Sandra Mesenberg at Saint James in Wausau Wi.
Tom served his country proudly in the United States Army. He enjoyed...
Diane K. (Lehner) Ritzinger
Mar 6, 2024
Diane K. Ritzinger, 79, Athens passed away on Wednesday March 6, 2024, while under the care of Interim Hospice at Our House Memory Care, Wausau after a long illness.
She was born May 7, 1944, in Nekoosa, daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude (Grutzik) Lehner. On June 6, 1970, she married Arnold “Arnie” Ritzinger in Nekoosa. ...
Susan M. (St. Germain) Van Ornum
Mar 6, 2024
Susan M. Van Ornum-St. Germain, 68, Edgar formerly of Marengo passed away suddenly but peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
She was born March 7, 1955 in Ashland, WI daughter of the late John “Jack” and Blanche (Larson) St. Germain. Susan married David Van Ornum and he preceded her in death on June 27,...
Dawn Mae C. (Braunel) Burish
Mar 6, 2024
Dawn Mae Erdman/Burish of Marathon made her final journey home to be with her Lord on her
93rd birthday, March 6, 2024 at Wausau Aspirus Hospital
Dawn Mae Clara Braunel was born on March 6, 1931 at home, in the Town of Marathon to the late Edwin and Dorothy (Gresens) Braunel. She was the middle...
David D. Skrzypchak
Mar 6, 2024
David D. Skrzypchak, 82, of Weston, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born June 18, 1941 in the town of Cassel to the late Anton and Anna (Bargender) Skrzypchak. David graduated from Marathon High School and also attended NTC. He married Donna Sickler on October 2, 1965 at Sacred Heart...
Gary L. Weden
Mar 5, 2024
Gary L. Weden (64), a baptized child of God, was called home into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on March 5, 2024.
Gary was the eldest child of Lyle and Karen (Manicke) Weden and was born on May 15th 1959 at Wausau Hospital. Growing up on his parent’s dairy farm, in the town of Hewitt,...
Evelyn J. (Budde) Daniels
Mar 4, 2024
Evelyn “Jean" Daniels, Oxford, FL, formerly of Stevens Point, died Monday, March 4, 2024.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit (St. Stanislaus) Catholic Church, Stevens Point. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. immediately following the visitation at the church. Rev....
Carol M. (Schultz) Seubert
Mar 2, 2024
Carol Mae Seubert, 67, Wausau passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at her home while under the care of Heartland Hospice.
She was born March 20, 1956 in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Diann (Hanke) Schultz.
For many years Carol worked at Marathon Cheese as a line worker. Some of her favorite...
Shirley Ann Gutowski
Mar 2, 2024
Shirley Ann Gutowski
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley A. Gutowski of Wausau, Wisconsin, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, who departed this world on March 2, 2024.
Born on June 15, 1937, in Wausau, Wisconsin to Mona Greubel (nee Huehnerfuss) and Harold Saindon. Shirley had one brother,...
Anton "Tony" J. Knauf
Mar 2, 2024
Anton “Tony” J. Knauf, 77, Marathon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born October 17, 1946, to the late Anton and Mary (Hornung) Knauf. In 1964 he graduated from Marathon High School and then attended the National School of Meat Cutting in Toledo, Ohio. In 1966 he entered the...
Charles "Charlie" W. Wilde
Feb 29, 2024
Charles “Charlie” W. Wilde, 87, of the town of Stettin, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born on February 27, 1937 in Wisconsin Rapids to the late Frank and Iva (Berry) Wilde. Charles graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids and continued his education at U.W. – Whitewater where...
Lois J. Niewolny
Feb 29, 2024
Lois (Lodholz) Niewolny, 84, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024.
She was born May 24, 1939 in Wausau to the late Herbert and Mayme (Ferries) Lodholz. On September 26, 1959 she married Lester Niewolny at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau.
Throughout her life, Lois enjoyed bowling, traveling, reading, and watching her favorite...
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