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.
Edna J. Schreier
Sep 5, 2023
Edna Jane Schreier was born August 30, 1953 to the late George & Edna (Rajek) Schreier. She passed away on September 5, 2023.
Edna Jane babysat for numerous families in the Marathon area for many years, which she enjoyed.
She then started to work at George’s Market for many years until the store closed. Later...
Patrick R. Kraft
Sep 3, 2023
Patrick R. Kraft (Krafty), 64, Wausau, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2023. He was born November 7, 1958 to Roger L. and Sally T. (Egner) Kraft.
Patrick was a graduate of Wausau East High School in 1977. After high school he joined the United States Marine Corps and achieved the rank of Sergeant (ES) before being...
Dorothy M. Nikolai
Sep 2, 2023
Dorothy Margaret (Mohr) Nikolai, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023 while residing at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill, WI, under the care of their loving staff and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
Dorothy was born March 3, 1930 in the Town of Rib Mountain, to the late Henry and Victoria (Raasch) Mohr. She...
Michael J. Majernik
Sep 1, 2023
Michael J. Majernik, 76, Wausau died peacefully on Friday, September 1, 2023 at Wausau Manor while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born May 6, 1947 in Streator, Illinois, son of the late Rudolph and Wilma (Balke) Majernik. On January 31, 1970 he married Sharon Wonders, who preceded him in death....
Christine K. Hart
Aug 31, 2023
Christine Kay Hart, 64, of Athens, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Thursday, August 31, 2023 under the care of House of the Dove and Compassus Hospice, Marshfield.
Chris was born November 26, 1958, daughter of the late Gordon and Eldora (Brandt) Giese. On January 21, 1976, Chris married David Hart at St. John...
Roger L. Stoltz
Aug 31, 2023
Roger L. Stoltz, 84, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Mt. View Care Center, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born on August 26, 1939 to the late Henry and Blanche (Barden) Stoltz. Roger graduated from Newman Catholic High School with the class of 1958 and...
John E. Bergs
Aug 27, 2023
John E. Bergs, 73, Marathon died peacefully on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born April 27, 1950, son of the late Elmer and Theresa (Golla) Bergs. On July 9, 1972 he married Margo Krueger at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Stettin. She survives.
For more than 34 years John worked...
Dolores G. Myszka
Aug 23, 2023
Dolores G. Myszka, a devoted mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. In her final weeks she was cared for by the Compassus Hospice team, in partnership with her caregiver Sue from Kelsey’s Angels. Dolores most enjoyed spending quality time with her grandchildren. She loved polka music and had a knack for...
Marilyn C. Gajewski
Aug 23, 2023
Marilyn C. Gajewski, 84, Athens, died Wednesday, August 23, 2023 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home.
She was born February 15, 1939 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Everett Joseph and Lydia (Thayer) Cochenet. On May 3, 1958 she married Stanley Gajewski in Brookfield. He preceded her in death on...
Clayton "Clay" E. Boeger
Aug 20, 2023
Clayton “Clay” E. Boeger, 66, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at his home.
He was born January 29, 1957 in Stratford, Wisconsin, son of the late Verald and Amanda (Hein) Boeger. On October 2, 2004 he married Sherri (Weiler) Erdman, the love of his life, in Athens.
Clay...
Clifford "Cliff" Ralph Knapp
Aug 20, 2023
Clifford “Cliff” Ralph Knapp, 92, Wausau, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born March 21, 1931 in Wausau to Rudolph and Viola Knapp. Cliff graduated from Trinity Lutheran grade school and Wausau Senior High School. On April 15, 1952, he married Merceda Rekowski at St....
Lyle E. Krautkramer
Aug 20, 2023
Lyle E. Krautkramer, 89, of Marathon, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born on August 17, 1934 in Marathon to the late Joseph and Mary (Gassner) Krautkramer. Lyle married the former Laverne Kurtzweil in Marathon at St. Mary Catholic Church on May 1, 1957.
Lyle worked for many...
Florence R. (Schreiber) Johnson
Aug 19, 2023
The Angel’s carried Florence Rosella Johnson through the gates of Heaven at the age of 97 on Saturday, August 19th, 2023. She was the beautiful 3rd born daughter to Paul and Mary (Grillheisel) Schreiber in Milan, WI. On April 3, 1943 she married Russell Johnson in Colby. He preceded her in death on September 7, 2013. They were blessed...
Edward "Ed" T. Endres
Aug 19, 2023
Edward “Ed” Endres, 70, Kronenwetter, WI, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 19, 2023. He was born on March 7, 1953, son of the late Geneva (Schmidt) and John Endres, Jr.
Ed was a man who loved his family above all else. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, spending time at...
Germaine A. Reif
Aug 17, 2023
Germaine A. Reif, 95, Wausau, formerly of Antigo, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Benedictine Living Community, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born June 23, 1928 in Antigo, daughter of the late George and Mildred (Holup) Schwentner. On July 7, 1964, she married William Reif in Pine...
Andrew "Andy" T. Lotter
Aug 14, 2023
Andrew “Andy” Lotter Jr., 73, Athens, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, August 14, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born November 3, 1949 to Andrew and Elizabeth (Weiler) Lotter. Andy was the sixth of seven children. He attended grade school at St. Anthony Catholic School and graduated from Athens High School in...
John P. Wolters
Aug 13, 2023
John P. Wolters, 85, died peacefully Sunday, August 13, 2023 while in the care of family and Comfort Care at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born November 8, 1937 in Appleton, son of the late Floyd and Helen (Crabb) Wolters. John grew up in Appleton and graduated from Appleton Senior High School. He served as a US...
Allen A. Masanz
Aug 12, 2023
Allen A. Masanz, 76, Milton, formerly of Marathon passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Oak Park Place Nursing Home, Janesville.
He was born November 28, 1946 in Marshfield, son of the late Jospeh and Ethel (Kamenick) Masanz. On October 2, 1971 he married Judith Bergs at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She preceded him in...
Roseann M. Huebsch
Aug 11, 2023
Roseann M. Huebsch, 66, Wausau, died Friday, August 11, 2023, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice services.
She was born November 8, 1956, in Wausau, daughter of the late Irvin and Helen (Mohr) Huebsch.
For 19 years Roseann worked as a certified escort driver for B&K Trucking. She enjoyed reading, photography, putting...
Joan E. Speers
Aug 9, 2023
Joan E Speers, age 84, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Born in Ashland, WI on December 8,1938, Joan spent her early childhood in Park Falls, WI until her family relocated to Athens, WI in 1946. Joan married Gilbert Speers on April 27,1963. They lived in the Minneapolis area and settled in Robbinsdale, MN where Joan remained...
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