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.
Leroy Robert Zernicke
Dec 29, 2024
LeRoy Robert Zernicke, 89 of Wausau, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, at Aspirus Hospital on Sunday, December 29, 2024.
He was born October 31, 1935 in Shawano, son of Maynard and Ruth (Haut) Zernicke. LeRoy married DeAnna Pagel on December 3, 1960 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Town of Stettin. She preceded him in death June 9,...
Ava Mae Bredda
Dec 27, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Ava Mae Bredda, on Friday, December 27, 2024. We were blessed to have Ava with us for two hours and one minute before she peacefully took her last breath in her parents’ arms. Born with Trisomy 18, a rare chromosomal condition, Ava touched our lives...
Robert "Bob" A. Kucirek
Dec 27, 2024
Robert “Bob” A. Kucirek, 90, was taken to heaven on December 27, 2024 after passing away peacefully in the care of the palliative care unit at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born in Wausau, WI on July 5, 1934 to the late Joseph and Florence (Schreier) Kucirek. He was a graduate of Wausau Senior High class of...
Joanne A. Berndt
Dec 26, 2024
Joanne A. Berndt, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born in 1938, in Unity, Wisconsin, and was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Verna Weber (Schumacher) of Colby, Wisconsin. Joanne grew up in Colby, where she helped on the family farm. She later moved to Wausau...
Jayne A. Kole
Dec 25, 2024
Jayne A. Kole, 67, died Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at her home in Pearson.
She was born March 18, 1957, in Wausau, daughter of the late Adam and Shirley (Sobkowiak) Zajackowski. On July 9, 1983, she married Ronald Kole at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild.
Jayne worked for over 30 years at Kolbe and Kolbe...
Joyce Ahles
Dec 24, 2024
Joyce Ahles, 89, Marathon, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon, while under the care of Heartland Hospice.
She was born April 2, 1935, in Milan, daughter of the late Werner and Louise (Vesely) Schaefer. On June 25, 1955, she married Florian Ahles at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Milan.
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Klaus D. Neumann
Dec 22, 2024
Klaus D. Neumann, 90, of Kronenwetter, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Cedar Creek Manor under the care of Compassus Hospice.
He was born on September 4, 1934 in Kiel, Germany to the late Anni and Kurt Neumann. Klaus married MaryAnn Niedzwiedz-Manijak in Conover, Wisconsin, on September 4, 1990 and she preceded him in death...
Myron G. Grassl
Dec 22, 2024
Myron George Grassl, 80, of Edgar, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at home, surrounded by family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born on April 14, 1944 to George and Hilda (Zeller) Grassl. Myron grew up on the family farm in Blenker, Wisconsin and graduated from Auburndale High...
Mary M. (Stoehr) Tessmer
Dec 22, 2024
Mary M. Tessmer, 88, of Athens, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024, under the compassionate care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House in Wausau.
Mary was born on January 3, 1936, in Gresham, to the late Frank and Margaret (Scherer) Stoehr. She had a traditional German farm upbringing; she worked...
Jim A. Carl
Dec 21, 2024
Jim Carl was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather who leaves behind a legacy of selfless giving.
The oldest child of Edward and Linda (Grasmick) Carl, Jim was born to teenage parents at the close of WWII. Eddie was in the army and stationed near Tonopah, Nevada, where he and Linda welcomed their first-born son;...
Daniel A. Lella
Dec 19, 2024
Daniel A. Lella, 91, of Neenah, Wisconsin died Thursday, December 19, 2024.
Dan was born June 13, 1933, to the late John and Catherine (Midlikowski) Lella. He was a proud graduate of Wausau High School, Class of 1951.
After graduation he began his banking career as a bookkeeper at Citizens State Bank in Wausau, where...
Wilbur "Will" F. Lazotte
Dec 19, 2024
Wilbur “Will” F. Lazotte, 93, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Wausau Manor in Wausau, Wisconsin, under the care of Compassus hospice services.
He was born on October 27, 1931 in Menasha, Wisconsin, son of the late Anton and Genevieve (Huhnstock) Lazotte. He graduated from Neenah High School in 1949 and served four years in the...
Elsie V. Kempf Shnowske
Dec 18, 2024
Elsie V. Kempf Shnowske, 90, died Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter.
She was born March 28, 1934, in Dancy, daughter of the late John and Regina (Kaczmarek) Weyer. In 1950 she married Marvin Kempf at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau, and he preceded her in death in 1986. In 1987 she married Roman...
Myrtle E. (Morton) Tetting
Dec 18, 2024
Myrtle (Myrt) E. Tetting, 100, Wausau, formerly of Milwaukee passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 while under the care of Interim Hospice Care at Wellington Place, Rib Mountain.
She was born December 15, 1924 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Erwin and Clara (Aaron) Morton. On March 26, 1945 she married Roland “Rollie” Tetting in...
Edward "Eddie" A. Skrzypchak
Dec 16, 2024
Edward “Eddie” A. Skrzypchak, 88, Rothschild, died Monday, December 16, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born August 18, 1936 in Marathon County, WI, son of the late Anton and Anna (Bargender) Skrzypchak. On February 14, 1961, he married Marilyn Millikin at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. She survives.
Eddie worked for...
Conrad J. Heil
Dec 11, 2024
Conrad, "Coonie" John Heil, 89, Wausau, WI died Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Wausau Manor.
He was born January 31, 1935, in Marathon, WI son of the late Frank and Margaret (Salzman) Heil. On May 12, 1956, he married Doris Lemmer, his high school sweet heart, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marathon WI. She survives and...
Kenneth "Ken" C. Nowitzke
Dec 11, 2024
Kenneth “Ken” C. Nowitzke, 75, Marathon passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 while under the care of Compassus Hospice and the tender care of Dar at his home.
He was born November 23, 1949 in Wausau, son of the late Anthony and Dorothy (Windorski) Nowitzke. On November 18, 1972 he married Darlene Schreier at Holy...
Maryellen Phillips
Dec 10, 2024
MaryEllen Phillips (nee Sutcliffe) went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
MaryEllen was born prematurely (3 lbs. 6 oz.) in Chicago, Illinois to the late Charles Sutcliffe Sr. and Emeline Sutcliffe (Lexon) on May 21, 1936 and preceded in death by husband of 57 years Morris Phillips Jr., sister Adele McCormick, and brothers...
Daniel "Dan" Gene Hommerding
Dec 8, 2024
Daniel “Dan” G. Hommerding, 71, Weston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born September 22, 1953 in Wausau, son of the late Robert and Virginia (Delonay) Hommerding. He worked in the plumbing wholesale business for most of his career. After retiring, he worked part-time at...
Joseph "Joe" Ritger
Dec 6, 2024
Joseph “Joe” Ritger, 61, Newport, TN, formerly of Marathon, died Friday, December 6, 2024, in Newport following a short and courageous battle with cancer.
He was born January 12, 1963, in Wausau, the son of the late Adolph and Germaine (Bergs) Ritger. Joe is a graduate of Marathon High School and continued his education at North Central...
