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.
Nancy Schwalenberg
Nov 20, 2023
Nancy Schwalenberg went to be with the Lord Jesus on November 20, 2023 at the age of 86. She passed into eternal glory in the presence of her sons, Mark and Ryan, under the excellent care of the staff of Aspirus Hospital, Medford, WI. Nancy was never given a middle name.
Nancy was born in Waupun, WI...
Priscilla E. Stenzel
Nov 14, 2023
Priscilla E. Stenzel, 85, Athens, died November 14, 2023 at CopperLeaf Assisted Living, Marathon.
Priscilla was born January 8, 1938, in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Joseph and Erma (Soucek) Myszka. She married Luke Stenzel Jr. on July 7, 1956 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Poniatowski. He preceded her in death on April...
Jerome "Jerry" R. Volkman
Nov 13, 2023
Jerome “Jerry” Volkman, 85, Schofield, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, while under the care of Compassus Hospice at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston.
He was born September 4, 1938, in Wausau, son of the late Edward and Elsie (Kittel) Volkman. On October 27, 1962, he married Norma Klatt, the love of his life, at...
Michael E. Syring
Nov 11, 2023
Michael E. Syring, 71, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, November 11, 2023.
He was born on January 18, 1952 to the late Ernest and Harriett (Wolf) Syring in Ashland. Mike graduated from Wausau East High School in 1970. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps, reenlisting before completing his service.
Following...
Loretta M. Kane
Nov 7, 2023
Loretta Kane, 91, of Wausau, WI, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Mount View Care Center.
She was born July 19, 1932, daughter of the late Clarence and Laura (Jensen) Eschenbach. In May of 1954 she married Kenneth Kane who preceded her in death in October of 2016.
Survivors include her three children,...
Kenneth "Ken" J. Ziegel
Nov 7, 2023
Kenneth “Ken” Ziegel, 86, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2023 with his wife, Beverly by his side. He was born June 13th, 1937 in the town of Corning WI to the late Norma (Voigt) and Ervin Ziegel, Sr., the second youngest of 8 children. His early years were spent on the family farm where he learned a strong...
Delores A. Westfall
Nov 6, 2023
Delores A. Westfall, 91, Athens, died Monday, November 6, 2023, at Colonial Health and Rehabilitation, Colby.
She was born June 30, 1932, in town of Bern, daughter of the late Sebastian and Anna (Post) Weiler. On October 28, 1950, she married Harold “Hecky” Westfall at St. Anthony Catholic Church and he preceded her in death on October...
Henry F. Meverden
Nov 6, 2023
Henry Francis Meverden, 87, Wausau, died peacefully Monday, November 6, 2023, under the care of Interim Hospice at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.
Born July 31, 1936, at Wausau Hospital to Clarence and Theresa (Beck) Meverden; Henry was the 10th of 20 children.
After graduating from Birnamwood High School in 1955 he proudly served three...
Christopher Francis Socha
Nov 5, 2023
Christopher Francis Socha passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 5th, 2023 at the age of 58. Chris was born on October 20th, 1965 to Carol (Vedner) and Edmund Socha in Wausau WI. Chris married Jennifer Frank on June 22, 1991. Chris had a love for Harley's, Peterbilts, over the road trucking, being a papa, and Friday night fish fries with...
Brian Jay Wenzel
Nov 3, 2023
Brian Jay Wenzel, 69, passed away on the morning of Friday, November 3, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born on August 24, 1954, in Wausau to Orin and Lois Wenzel. He was the second of four children, with older brother John, younger sister Cheryl, and younger brother Greg. He was a 1972 graduate of Wausau...
Helen A. (Pawelczak) Gronski
Oct 27, 2023
Helen A. Gronski
On Friday, October 27, 2023, our beloved mother broke the chains of life and walked into the Lord’s loving arms and into eternal glory.
Helen Ann Gronski was born on July 5, 1928, to John and Alice (Stopka) Pawelczak in Chicago, Illinois. At the age of 2, her parents moved to a...
Jean R. (Bruess) Ninnemann
Oct 26, 2023
Jean Rosina (Bruess) Ninnemann (April 28, 1924 – October 26, 2023)
Jean R. Ninnemann died October 26th at Primrose Retirement Community in Wausau, WI at the wonderful age of 99.
She was born April 28, 1924, in Wausau to the late Hilmuth and Genevieve (Burger) Bruess. On March 1, 1945, she married Harold F. Ninnemann...
Newxou Thao
Oct 24, 2023
Newxou Thao, 56, Kronenwetter, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at his home, under the care of Compassus Hospice.
He was born April 6, 1967 in Laos, son of the late Chouhoua Thao and Mai Xiong Thao.
Survivors include, his wife, Pang Kong Thao; five children, Xai Thao (Moua...
John D. Barnard
Oct 21, 2023
John D. Barnard, 61, Wausau passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at his home.
He was born May 30, 1962 in Sturgis, Michigan, son of the late John E. and Barbara (Baldwin) Barnard. John married Christine Swan on June 26, 1982. They later divorced. He then married Amy Hayes on October 10, 2010. She survives....
Carl H. Voigt
Oct 20, 2023
Carl H. Voigt, 96, went home peacefully to his Lord and Savior in heaven, surrounded by his family, on Friday, October 20, 2023, while under the care of Aspirus Hospice at Copperleaf Assisted Living of Marathon. He is now another guardian angel to his family.
Carl was born January 22, 1927 on the family farm, son of...
Rose M. (Hoff) Bergman
Oct 15, 2023
Rose Marie Bergman, 90, Athens passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born November 22, 1932 in Marathon County, daughter of the late Harry and Rose (Bargander) Hoff. On April 23, 1949 she married Clarence Stenzel. He preceded her in death on December 19, 1975. She then married Roy Bergman on...
Khamby D. Phakitthong
Oct 13, 2023
Khamby D. Phakitthong of Marathon, Wisconsin, passed away on October 13, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Khamby was born in Louangphrabang, Laos to Ting and Sieng Phakitthong. After losing both of his parents at a young age during the Vietnam War, Khamby embarked on his first adventure. Looking for a better life, he crossed the Mekong River twice...
Robert "Bob" James Harding
Oct 12, 2023
Robert “Bob” James Harding passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on October 12, 2023, at the age of 90. He was born to Anabelle (Mae Johnson) and Harold (Bud) Harding on January 5th, 1933, in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Bob was an avid sportsman and self-taught taxidermist. Waterfowl & deer hunting, trapping, and trout fishing were his...
Sharon J. Theis
Oct 12, 2023
Sharon J. Theis, 70, of the town of Stettin, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Oct 12, 2023. The day she passed was her 49th year wedding anniversary and she and Hal were able to wish each other a happy anniversary before she passed.
Sharon had battled rheumatoid arthritis for 30 years and on December 31,...
Dennis "Denny" R. Ringwelski
Oct 11, 2023
Dennis “Denny” R. Ringwelski, 76, of Ringle, passed away at home, on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 with family at his side and under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
He was born on November 29, 1946 in Wausau to the late Michael and Helen (Langhoff) Ringwelski. On June 13, 1970 he was united in marriage to Nancy...
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