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.
Lester "Les" J. Hotchkiss
Oct 8, 2023
Lester “Les” J. Hotchkiss, 84, passed away with his loved ones by his side on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born July 8, 1939, to the late Lester and Ruth (Plautz) Hotchkiss. He graduated from Wausau Senior High in 1957. He was married to Lou Ann Neitzke from 1960 – 1974, and...
Cheryl K. (Borchardt) Lenz
Oct 5, 2023
Cheryl K. (Borchardt) Lenz, Colby, formerly of Athens and Rothschild, passed away quietly with family by her side on Thursday, October 5, 2023, while under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
Cheryl was born January 5, 1950, in Wausau, daughter of the late Hilbert “Hip” and Lauretta (Ewan) Borchardt. Cheryl was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran...
Seth Wang Meng Thao
Oct 3, 2023
Seth Wang Meng Thao was born on June 16, 1992 in Fresno, California, to Samson Vue Thao and the late Ruth Xiong Thao. He was the second to the youngest out of nine sons, and was very much loved by all. At a very young age, his family settled in Wausau, Wisconsin, where he graduated high school and married...
Martha Lee Sparks
Oct 3, 2023
Martha Lee Sparks "Woma", 86, Schofield passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born November 12, 1936 in Blakely, Georgia, daughter of the late Richard Louis Nash and Minnie Ethel Roney. On January 11, 1955 she married Moses Sparks in Albany, Georgia. He preceded her in death on February 27, 2020....
Lois M. Joswick
Oct 1, 2023
Lois M. Joswick, 75, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born on July 12, 1948 in Waukesha to the late Martin and Helen (Braun) Heinz. Lois married Mick Joswick on August 17, 1968 in Waukesha.
During her career she worked as a dental assistant and an...
Mary J. Sala
Oct 1, 2023
Mary J. Sala, 67, Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 1, 2023.
Mary was born July 2, 1956 in Wausau, daughter of the late Lloyd and Patricia (Bretl) Sala.
Mary started work with the former Wausau Furniture, now Furniture and Appliance Mart. She devoted over 25 years working in the concession stand for Marathon...
George E. Wielock
Oct 1, 2023
George E. Wielock, 90, of Marathon, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Acorn Hill Senior Living Community, Mosinee.
He was born on February 20, 1933 in Athens to the late Edward and Regina (Stencil) Wielock. George married Phyllis Lepak at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel, in 1954.
Farming was his passion,...
Carolyn "Carol" W. Miller
Oct 1, 2023
Carolyn “Carol” W. Miller, 75, Marathon passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2023 while under the care of ProMedica Hospice at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon.
Carol was born July 13, 1948 in Humboldt, TN, daughter of the late Robert Moore and Merle Stone. On January 21, 1967 she married Patrick “Pat” Miller in Abbotsford. He preceded...
Raymond "Buff" C. Kuehlman
Sep 30, 2023
Raymond C. “Buff” Kuehlman, 88, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston.
He was born on June 2, 1935, in Edgar, Wisconsin to the late Raymond L. and Marcella (Wetterau) Kuehlman. Raymond married Patricia Wagner on July 13, 1957, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, Wausau.
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Susan K. Flatter
Sep 28, 2023
Susan K. Flatter, 69, died Thursday, September 28, 2023, at her home.
She was born June 1, 1954, in Tomahawk. A short time after birth she was adopted by Frank and Rose (Fischer) Plano. On June 27, 1981, she married Christopher Flatter at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau.
She had an infectious laugh that would...
Andrew "Andy" J. Check
Sep 27, 2023
Andrew “Andy” J. Check, 91, Wausau passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wellington Place, Wausau.
He was born April 7, 1932 in Rosholt, son of the late Barney and Regina (Omernik) Check. On July 7, 1956 he married Alice Falkowski at St. Florian...
Jeffery "Jeff" John Scutkowski
Sep 26, 2023
Jeffery “Jeff” J. Scutkowski, 68, Wausau, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born December 30, 1954 in Wausau, son of the late John and Pauline (Ambroske) Scutkowski. On April 4, 1992, he married the love of his life, Jill Arndt at Holy Name of Jesus...
Marilyn I. Luczaj
Sep 24, 2023
Marilyn I. Luczaj, 93, of Wausau, passed away at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau, peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023 with family by her side.
She loved her family very much. Marilyn loved being outside, working in her flower beds or her garden, and fishing. She liked watching a variety of sports including her great-grandchildren playing softball and...
Ann M. (Austin) Seubert
Sep 23, 2023
Ann M. Seubert, 88, Marathon passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born January 20, 1935 in the town of Cleveland, daughter of the late Howard and Evelyn (Weisman) Austin. On September 1, 1958 she married James “Jim” Seubert at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder. He survives.
Ann...
Cecilia "Tillie" M. Braun
Sep 21, 2023
Cecilia Mae “Tillie” Braun, 95 died Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. The Family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Aspirus, for the Care provided to Tillie in her final days.
She was born October 28, 1927 in Wausau, daughter of the late Anton...
Elaine M. Gorski
Sep 17, 2023
Elaine M. Gorski, 79, of Lake City, FL passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 with her husband and daughter by her side.
She was born February 17, 1944 in Merrill, daughter of the late Lloyd and Sophie Felch. On August 10, 1991, she married Donald Gorski in Knoxville, TN. He survives.
Elaine enjoyed bowling...
Jose Francisco Mejia Ii
Sep 13, 2023
Jose F. Mejia II, 74, Wausau, died Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born June 22, 1949 in Mexico, son of the late Jose F. and Juana (Duenez) Mejia. On June 3, 1978, he married the love of his life, Pamela Weso.
Survivors include, his wife, Pamela, three children, Carmen Mejia,...
James "Jim" E. Low
Sep 10, 2023
James E. (Jim) Low, Jr., 82, died suddenly at his home in Wausau, WI on Sunday, September 10, 2023. His wife, Sharon, was by his side. He was born October 2, 1940 in Kenosha, WI, son of the late James Sr. and Sarah (Campbell) Low. He grew up farming in Harvard, IL; attended Loras College in Dubuque, IA and...
Patrick Myszka
Sep 9, 2023
On September 9, 2023 11:44 PM Patrick Myszka peacefully went to his heavenly home on angels' wings. Patrick was born February 15, 1959 & given to his parents Louis & Josephine Myszka in a red satin pillow case due to the proximity of his birth to Valentine's Day. At the age of 5 he was committed to Central Colony...
John Armstrong
Sep 9, 2023
John Armstrong, Mosinee, formerly of Eland, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by his family.
John, the son of Bernard and Margaret Meverden, was born in West Allis and graduated from the Wittenberg High School.
On October 12, 1963, he married the love of his life, Mary McGrath, who...
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