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.
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...
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,...
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