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.
James "Durk" J. Durkee Jr.
Mar 28, 2024
James J. “Durk” Durkee Jr, 54, of the town of Cassel, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at his home surrounded by family.
He was born on December 4, 1969 in Wausau to the late James Sr and Ethel (Stange) Durkee. James graduated from Edgar High School in 1988. He later married the love of his...
Joyce M. (Fellbaum) Pempek
Mar 28, 2024
Joyce Marie Pempek (Fellbaum), 87, the youngest of seven daughters of Raymond and Della (Kramm) Fellbaum, died Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born on June 23, 1936, in Wausau.
Joyce was baptized October 8, 1936, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rib Falls. On February 4, 1953, she married Dennis Pempek...
Merlin "Butch" Skinner
Mar 27, 2024
Merlin “Butch” Skinner 83, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday March 27, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Butch was born November 23, 1941, in Milwaukee to the late Merlin Sr. and Leone (Hermance) Skinner. He grew up in the Lake Geneva area and was a graduate of...
Lisa (Seim) Burgess
Mar 26, 2024
Lisa Seim Burgess, 59, Wausau, died Tuesday March 26, 2024 at home.
She was born August 29, 1964, in Eau Claire, daughter of Jerome Seim and the late Jean (Kole) Seim. Lisa had a Masters Degree in Music Education and taught at the elementary level. She was passionate about singing, theatre, and performing. She was loved by...
Brenda S. Yaklovich
Mar 25, 2024
Brenda S. Yaklovich, 58, died Monday, March 25, 2024, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home.
She was born July 14, 1965, in Upper Michigan, daughter of Victoria (Alderton) Calhoun and the late William Calhoun. In 1988 she married David Yaklovich in Upper Michigan.
Brenda worked as an office...
Robert E. Rogalla
Mar 24, 2024
Robert Edwin "Bob" Rogalla, 85, of Weston, Wisconsin, joined his Lord and Savior in Paradise on March 24, 2024. He passed away at the Wausau Aspirus Hospital with his loving family at his side. He was born on February 13, 1939, in Wausau to Ben and Helen (Dallman) Rogalla, and grew up in a large family on their farm...
Carol W. Carl
Mar 24, 2024
Carol W. Carl, 78, died peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born September 20, 1945 in Athens, daughter of the late Edwin and Magdalena (Hargraves) Stauske. On June 24, 1967, she married Donald Carl in Athens and he preceded her in death on March 8, 1996.
Carol worked at...
Dorothy J. (Krueger) Wiesman
Mar 24, 2024
Dorothy J. Wiesman, 87, Wausau, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
She was born August 24, 1936 in Wausau, daughter of the late Paul and Anna (Butt) Krueger. On May 21, 1960, she married Wilbert “Bert” Wiesman in Iowa. He preceded her in death on March 22, 1995.
For...
Bennie Henry William Krueger
Mar 22, 2024
Bennie Henry William Krueger was reunited with his Heavenly Father the morning of March 22, 2024.
Bennie was born to the late Paul and Anna (Butt) Krueger at their home in Wausau on June 4, 1931, beginning a long life of determination and laughter. A faith-filled man from the start, Bennie was baptized and confirmed at Trinity...
Linda Sue Weiler
Mar 21, 2024
Linda S. Weiler, 69, Weston, formerly of Athens, passed away following a brief illness on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born April 1, 1954 in Wausau, the daughter of Donald and Alice (Kremsreiter) Weiler.
Linda enjoyed arranging floral bouquets, diamond art and cooking. Most of all, she loved to spend...
Glen Michael Witter
Mar 20, 2024
Glen Michael Witter, 69, of Wausau, Wisconsin, passed away on March 20, 2024 of leukemia.
Glen was born on February 21, 1955 in Wausau to LaVern and Rose Mae (Curler) Witter. He and his twin sister Jacquelyne were their parents’ first children, and were followed by brothers Mark and Michael.
Glen attended Wausau West High...
Mary J. Smith
Mar 20, 2024
Mary J. Smith, 91, of Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Copperleaf Memory Care of Schofield under the care of Interim Hospice.
She was born in Fenwood on March 25, 1932 to the late Charles and Sophia (Wagner) Crothers. Mary married Jerry Grosskreutz and he preceded her in death on December 12, 1985. She...
Bernice C. Passehl
Mar 19, 2024
Bernice C. Passehl, 99, of Athens, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024 at Athenian Living in Athens, also under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
She was born on July 30, 1924 to the late Stanley and Eleanore (Myszka) Writz in Rietbrock. Bernice married Jerome Passehl on October 2, 1948 at Holy Family Catholic Church in...
Adam Wayne Sims
Mar 19, 2024
Adam W. Sims, 37, Wausau, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born May 5, 1986 in Wausau, the son of Melvin and Bonnie (Marten) Sims of Wausau.
As a teenager, Adam worked at Hilltop Auto dismantling cars for many years. He then tried working at several different jobs...
Scott Anthony Wolfgram
Mar 18, 2024
Scott Anthony Wolfgram, age 59, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, March 18, 2024, at his home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He previously resided in Middleton, WI and Schofield, WI.
Scott was born April 22, 1964, in Marshfield, WI, son of Jean McMahon and of the late David Wolfgram.
A DC Everest High School graduate, class of...
Helen E. (Brickheimer) Schillinger
Mar 16, 2024
Helen E. Schillinger, 93, died March 16, 2024, at Copperleaf of Schofield Assisted Living where she had resided since October of 2017. She passed under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born July 13, 1930, in Athens, WI, daughter of the late Joseph and Gladys (Dygart) Brickheimer. On July 1, 1950, she...
Ana Iheadindu
Mar 15, 2024
Ana Iheadindu was born on July 12, 1951 in the town of Islaz, Romania. She was raised most of her life in Galați, Romania, in the loving family of Ioana and Dumitru. Growing up, everyone who knew and loved her caller her Tanța. In fact, she only learned her name was Ana when it was time to start first...
Margie Florence (King) Heeren
Mar 15, 2024
Margie Heeren, 90, died on March 15, 2024. She was born on September 30, 1933 to Helen and Henry King. Growing up on a farm as one of nine children, Margie lived a simple life…playing in the orchard…walking a long way to and from school…taking welcoming summer plunges in the neighborhood creek in the days before running water…going to...
Myrna L. (Jagodzinski) Gassner
Mar 15, 2024
Myrna L. Gassner, 85, Marathon passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2024 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau.
Myrna Louise Gassner was born December 1, 1938 to Stanley and Melonia (Sonnentag) Jagodzinski in Wausau, WI. She married Frank R. Gassner September 15, 1962, son of Richard...
Mark L. Nagel
Mar 14, 2024
Mark L. Nagel, 63, Wausau passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 14, 2024 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born August 17, 1960 in Wausau, son of the late Ralph and Gladys (Dallman) Nagel. On October 14, 1995 he married Lisa Lesperance-Wopp...
