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.
Julie F. Alft
Dec 19, 2023
Julie F. Alft, 64, Wausau passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at her home.
She was born February 12, 1959 in Merrill, daughter of the late Robert and Shirley (Hoff) Alft Sr.
Julie was a former employee at Church Mutual Insurance and was currently working for the Marcell Agency in Schofield. She was an...
Mary Ann Dvorak
Dec 19, 2023
Mary Ann Dvorak, 91, Athens, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Colonial Center in Colby, under the care of Compassus Hospice.
She was born June 3, 1932 in Athens, daughter of the late Frederick and Clara (Felzkowski) Kropp. On April 23, 1952, she married Chester Dvorak in Athens. He preceded her in death on...
Lydia I. (Werner) Rachu
Dec 16, 2023
Lydia Rachu
Lydia Rachu, 107, of Wausau, went peacefully to her Lord and Savior in heaven Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Mountain Terrace Senior Living, Wausau.
Lydia was born on November 20, 1916, in the town of Wien, Marathon County, to the late Henry and Amanda (Paul) Werner. On January 9, 1937, in Edgar, she...
Ronald "Ron" L. Zyduck
Dec 16, 2023
Ronald “Ron” L. Zyduck, 82, died Saturday, December 16, 2023 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston.
He was born March 27, 1941 son of the late Joseph and Hildegarde (Eisner) Zyduck. On August 19, 1961 he married Barbara Burish at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. She...
Andrew L. Hanke
Dec 14, 2023
Andrew L. Hanke, 74, Wausau, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born October 15, 1949, in Wausau, son of the late Frank and Burdella (Kaufert) Hanke. In 1971, married Hye Son who passed away in December of 1973. On November 16, 1974, he was united in marriage to Kathryn Kischel...
Clarence B. Przybylski
Dec 14, 2023
Clarence B. Przybylski, 86, died Thursday, December 14, 2023 under the care of St. Croix Hospice at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born April 10, 1937 in Stevens Point, to Joseph and Hattie (Grzywacz) Przybylski. On November 5, 1960 he married Irene Pepowski in Bevent.
Survivors include his wife, Irene; children, Laurie...
Helen Heil
Dec 14, 2023
Helen Heil, devoted wife to the late Marvin M. Heil, died December 14, 2023, at Cedar Creek Manor in Wausau, WI. She was 91.
Helen, the daughter of Paul Szemborski and Lucy (Klawinski) Szemborski, was born in Marathon, WI on May 4th, 1932. Her parents were farmers. During the depression for a few years, her family lived...
Joan J. (Wenzel) Anklam
Dec 12, 2023
Joan J. Anklam, 81, of Wausau passed away Tuesday December 12th, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Joan was born September 30th, 1942, in Wausau to Herbert and Stella (Torzewski) Wenzel. The oldest of three girls, Joan and her sisters grew up on the family farm. From early...
Donald "Chubby" O. Hanson
Dec 10, 2023
Donald “Chubby” O. Hanson, 65, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.
He was born October 7, 1958, son of the late Delbert and Shirley (Hull) Hanson.
Survivors include, his siblings, Debbi (Patrick) Parker and their son, Travis, Delbert Hanson Jr., Donna (Norbie) Luebbe and Douglas Hanson; step siblings, Joey...
Mary M. Schmitt
Dec 10, 2023
Mary Schmitt, 73, died Sunday, December 10, 2023 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Sylvan Crossing, Wausau, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s .
She was born October 11, 1950 in Wausau, daughter of the late Gerald and Mary (LeSage) Mueller. On April 3, 1971 she married Thomas “Tom” Schmitt at St....
James Strek
Dec 8, 2023
James William Strek “Jim” “Jimmy”, passed over December 8, 2023 while listening to the radio with his dog, Joe, at his side. It was a peaceful end to a life well lived.
Jim was born June 3, 1953 to Priscilla and Ronald Strek. He graduated from Wausau Senior High School and continued his education at UW-Eau Claire. ...
Beverly H. Lambrecht
Dec 7, 2023
Beverly H. Lambrecht, 82, Clinton, formerly of Wausau went peacefully to her Lord and Savior in heaven on Thursday, December 7, 2023 after being on Hospice and getting Covid.
She was born November 22, 1941 in Marathon, daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Beyer) Lambrecht.
Survivors include her brother, Harvey (Karen) Lambrecht, her sister-in-law,...
Ronald "Ron" Louis Schaub
Dec 6, 2023
Ron Schaub, age 75, died Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Ronald Louis Schaub, the son of Caroline Regina Hansen and Louis Leo Schaub, was born at Vernon Memorial Hospital, Viroqua, WI on January 14, 1948. He was welcomed to the family farm on St. Mary’s Ridge by his two sisters, Louise and Jane and...
Miranda J. (Krueger) Bonsall
Dec 4, 2023
Miranda J. Krueger-Bonsall, 38, Edgar, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 4, 2023, at her home while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services after a battle with cancer.
She was born January 16, 1985, in Wausau to Mary (Koch) Krueger, Waunakee and the late Glenn Krueger.
Miranda grew up in Marathon...
Janice "Jan" M. Springer
Dec 3, 2023
Janice “Jan” M. Springer, 75, died Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield.
She was born February 20, 1948 in town of Frankfort, daughter of the late Virgil and Bernadine (Bargender) Schlais. On November 27, 1971 she married Leonard Springer at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar and he preceded her in death on November 7,...
Jerome "Jerry" M. Sowinski
Nov 30, 2023
Jerome “Jerry” M. Sowinski, 63, Wausau, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Benedictine Living Community in Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born on November 14, 1960 in Wausau, son of the late Chester Sr. and Leona (Letarski) Sowinski.
Jerry lived and worked in the Wausau...
Ethel Mae (Stange) Durkee
Nov 28, 2023
Ethel M. Durkee
Ethel Mae Durkee, 79, Edgar was called home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Mount View Care Center under the care of the Aspirus Hospice team. Her family was with her throughout her journey home. She was born May 3, 1944, in Wausau, WI to the late John and Erma (Jacobi) Stange. She married...
Arthur A. Schilling
Nov 27, 2023
Arthur A. Schilling, 88, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 27, 2023, while at his plumbing shop in Wausau.
He was born in Wausau on June 18, 1935 to the late Arthur and Bertha (Hett) Schilling. Arthur grew up in Wausau and graduated from Wausau High School. He started working with his father at age...
Lawrence J. Jastinski
Nov 26, 2023
Lawrence J. Jastinski, 100, died Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born August 8, 1923 in Wausau, son of the late Michael and Mary Jastinski. On October 14, 1947 he married Valeria Petrowski at Holy Hill, Wisconsin and she preceded him in death on June 30, 2019.
Survivors include his...
Regina "Jeanie" Marie (Bauer) Martorano
Nov 24, 2023
Regina “Jeanie” Martorano (nee:Bauer) was born on February 14, 1937 to Henry and Meta Mae Bauer in Chicago, IL. At age two, her mother passed away and Jeanie was placed along with her older siblings, into Lydia Christian Children’s Home in Chicago. There, at an early age, she learned to trust Christ for the forgiveness of her sins and...
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