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.
Dawn L. (Boerner) Hanke
May 29, 2024
For 56 out of 87 years, mom and dad danced. They are dancing once again, only this time the music and the dance will never stop. God took you to be together once again and live for eternity in his glorious heavenly home.
Dawn L. Hanke 8/1/36 - 5/29/24 passed away at her residence at Wellington Place...
Irene G. (Zijlstra) Faber
May 27, 2024
Irene (Ieke) Gretsche Faber, 90, Ringle, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born March 9, 1934 in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, daughter of the late Anne and Pietje (Wouda) Zijlstra. In 1955, she married Bill (Wilt) Faber in Holland. He preceded her in death on October 25, 2009.
Irene and...
Anne F. (Hablewitz) Berg
May 26, 2024
I am Anne Berg, and this is my obit. I was born in Wausau on August 25, 1935, to Marie and George Hablewitz. I died on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at my home surrounded by my family. I went to St. Mary’s Grade School in Wausau, Our Lady of the Holy Cross High School in Merrill, and Cardinal Stritch...
Delores "Dee Dee" ("Wilde") Rhyner
May 26, 2024
Delores A. “Dee Dee” Rhyner, 88, Wausau, died Sunday May 26, 2024 at Sylvan Crossing, Wausau.
She was born March 1, 1936, in Wausau, daughter of the late Wilbert and Anna (Hussong) Wilde. On January 30, 1954, she married Roger D. Rhyner at Grace United Church of Christ, Wausau. He preceded her in death April 11, 2023....
Sylvia H. Kopytkiewicz
May 22, 2024
Sylvia H. Kopytkiewicz, 85, Wausau, died Wednesday May 22, 2024, at Wausau Manor Nursing Home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born October 6, 1938, in Wausau, only child of the late Edwin and Cecelia (Rucinski) Kopytkiewicz. Through her life, Sylvia was a very prayerful woman, and volunteered at Holy Name...
Kathleen "Kathy" M. Skrzypcak
May 21, 2024
Kathleen “Kathy” Marie (Horacek) Skrzypcak of Edgar, WI, was unexpectedly called home to the Lord on May 21, 2024, surrounded by family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Kathy was born on April 3, 1942, to Albert and Bernice (Zahorka) Horacek in the town of Rietbrock. She grew up on the family dairy farm near Milan and graduated from...
Bernard "Bernie" Anthony Riehle
May 21, 2024
Bernard “Bernie” A. Riehle, 86, Wausau, passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born May 15, 1938 in Athens, son of the late Wisconsin Assemblyman Bernard “Ben” and Mildred (Jacobitz) Riehle. He was a 1956 graduate of Athens High School. On July 18, 1964,...
Mary L. (Guilday) Behr
May 20, 2024
Mary L. Behr, 77, Wausau, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024 at Benedictine Living Community in Wausau, under the care of Compassus Hospice and the staff at Benedictine.
She was born March 8, 1947 in Rhinelander, WI, daughter of the late Lester and Elsie (Duginski) Guilday. On March 5, 1971, she married Donald Behr in Iowa. ...
Dorothy A. Czaplinski
May 18, 2024
Dorothy A. Czaplinski, 90. Died Saturday May 18, 2024 at Lawlis Family Hospice, Mequon, Wisconsin.
She was born October 5, 1933 in the town of Albon, daughter of the late John and Zeffirn (Kosobucki) Augustiniak. On August 6, 1955, she married George Czaplinski in Rothschild. He preceded her in death April 29, 1998.
Survivors include...
Mary R. Gajewski
May 16, 2024
Mary Rose Gajewski passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Wausau Manor under the care of Interim Hospice. She was born October 1, 1938 to Josephine (Gutowski) and Louis Gajewski, and Mary was the eighth of twelve children.
Mary attended St. Michael’s grade school and graduated from Newman High School. She worked for G.T.E. in Wausau,...
Donna J. Werner
May 14, 2024
Donna J. Werner, 81, of Stratford, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield. She was born on October 27, 1942 in Marshfield, WI.
She married Neal Werner on June 30, 1962 at St. John Lutheran Church in the town of Wien. She and Neal resided in rural Edgar, Town of Wien...
Deborah "Debby" Ann (Mrozinski) Kizewski
May 13, 2024
Deborah “Debby” A. Kizewski, 69, Wausau, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born September 23, 1954 in Stevens Point, WI, daughter of the late George and Patricia “Patsy” (Eckman) Mrozinski. On September 22, 1973, she married Jerome “Jerry” Kizewski in Stevens Point. He survives.
For 30 years, Debby...
Gary L. Lehman
May 12, 2024
Gary Lee Lehman, a servant of God, peacefully passed away with his family by his side on May 12, 2024, at the age of 78, at the care of Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 4, 1945, in Athens, WI to Edmund and Rose (Romang) Lehman.
He was a graduate of Athens High School in 1963...
Jean M. (Callahan) Lella
May 11, 2024
Jean M. Lella, 88, Weston passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2024 while under the care of Interim Hospice at Our House Senior Living, Wausau.
She was born November 27, 1935 in Wausau, daughter of the late James and Marie (Tetzlaff) Callahan. On July 11, 1959 she married Joseph “Joe” Lella at St. James Catholic Church,...
Jeannine "Jen" R. Boehm
May 8, 2024
Jeannine “Jen” R. Boehm, 93, of Wausau, formerly of Arbor Vitae, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Survivors include her six children, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph “Joe” Boehm; and a granddaughter.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m....
Thomas "Tom" M. Schulz
May 7, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Melvin Schulz passed away on May 7, 2024. Tom was 82 years old.
He is survived by his wife, Linda; his children, Becky Brown, Brett (Shelly) Schulz, Brent (Kristin) Schulz; step-children, Bryan Wulk, Erica (Mike) Danneker, Aaron (Christie) Wulk; grandchildren, Connor, Brooke, Brittany, Katie, Piper, Caelyn, Malina, Camdyn, Cody, Gaven, Nino, Kai and Dre.
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Marla Ann (Priebe) Tobalsky
May 3, 2024
Marla Ann (Priebe) Tobalsky, 73, of Wausau, WI, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, May 3, 2024.
Born to Ruby (Cherney) Priebe and Russell Priebe on July 11, 1950, in West Bend, WI, Marla grew to be a self-professed tomboy who loved waterskiing at Seven Island Lake at her family cabin (affectionally named...
Michael "Mike" K. Luer
May 2, 2024
Michael “Mike” K. Luer, 48, died Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born December 25, 1975, in Eau Claire, son of Kenneth and Jennifer (Nelson) Luer.
Mike graduated from Wausau West High School. He worked at Linetec and Crystal Finishing. If you met Mike he would be wearing a star wars...
Jerome D. Hopperdietzel
Apr 30, 2024
Jerome D. Hopperdietzel, 78, Athens died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born March 7, 1946 in Athens, son of the late Harold and Cyrilla (Peters) Hopperdietzel. Jerome married Karyl Hoffman in Wausau and she preceded him in death in 2007.
Jerome worked for a dairy farmer in the town of...
Ellen S Janikowski
Apr 30, 2024
Ellen Sue Janikowski died peacefully at her home on her 75th birthday, April 30th, 2024. She was born on April 30th, 1949, to Herb and Sue Gripentrog in Marshfield, Wisconsin. She graduated from Newman High School in 1967. Ellen attended UW Marathon County and later graduated from the Wausau State College of Beauty Culture. Ellen married her high school...
