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.
Jay W. Zunker
Jan 17, 2024
Jay W. Zunker, 59, Athens passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at his home.
He was born June 2, 1964 in Wausau, son of Barbara (Schwocho) Zunker, Athens and the late James Zunker.
Jay worked at several local bakeries in the area, was a truck driver, a funeral home assistant at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Homes...
Dolores A. Maguire
Jan 17, 2024
Dolores A. Maguire, 95, died Wednesday, January 17, 2024 under the care of Heartland Hospice at Stoney River Assisted Living, Marshfield.
She was born January 28, 1928 in Marathon, daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Kennedy) Hall. On June 15, 1949 she married James Maguire at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death....
Clifford Albert Stencil
Jan 17, 2024
Clifford “Cliff” Albert Stencil, 86, of Wausau, WI formerly of Edgar, passed away on January 17, 2024 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston, WI with his loving family by his side.
Cliff was born August 6, 1937, in the township of Rietbrock to Albert and Lucille (Soczka) Stencil. He attended Athens, WI area schools. On July 1, 1961,...
William "Bill" J. Danens
Jan 13, 2024
William J. “Bill” Danens, 76, Mosinee passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born January 9, 1948 in Portland, Oregon son of the late William and Joyce (Wilkenson) Danens Sr. On August 26, 1967 he married Marcia Bransdal in Portland. She survives.
For many years Bill worked in the...
Joseph L. Wachtel
Jan 12, 2024
Joseph Lawrence Wachtel, affectionately known as Grandpa Chopper, passed away peacefully on the morning of January 12, 2024, at the age of 86, in Madison, Wisconsin, surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild. Born on January 21, 1937, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Joseph was a beloved, devoted, and strong husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and cousin.
Joseph...
Wallace "Wally" Roy Artus
Jan 12, 2024
Wallace “Wally” R. Artus, 92, Town of Stettin, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2024 with his family by his side at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon, under the care of Heartland Hospice.
He was born November 8, 1931 in the Town of Stettin, son of the late John and Emma (Hilmershausen) Artus. On January 26, 1952,...
Glenn S. Hoffman
Jan 11, 2024
Glenn S. Hoffman, 78, of Marathon, went home to be with his heavenly father on January 11, 2024.
Born in Holly, Michigan to George and Mildred Hoffman, the 5th of 6 kids. He married Louise Walraven in Fenton, Michigan and she was the love of his life for 59 years.
Glenn always had a strong...
Charlotte Otto
Jan 11, 2024
Charlotte Anne Otto, 88, Town of Rib Falls, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Aspirus Hospital surrounded by her family.
Charlotte was born September 27, 1935 in Wausau, WI, daughter of Walter and Erna (Anklam) Hilmershausen. She graduated from Edgar High School in 1953. On October 3, 1953 she married Wilbur Otto at St. Stephen...
John R. Pflieger
Jan 10, 2024
John R. Pflieger, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 10,
2024, at home under the care of his family, and Aspirus Comfort Care and
Hospice Services.
He was born July 6, 1937 in Wausau, son of the late Lawrence and Marion
(Durand) Pflieger. John was raised in Rothschild with his...
Michael "Mike" J. Kellnhauser
Jan 10, 2024
Mike was one in a million….
A brother, friend, uncle, Dad to five dogs, with a heart of Gold and loved by so many.
Michael “Mike” J. Kellnhauser, 70, Wausau passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born August 2, 1953 in Wausau, son of the late...
Mary F. Ewing
Jan 9, 2024
Mary Frances Ewing, 60, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Mount View Care Center.
Born on March 16, 1963 in Wausau, she was the daughter of the late William and Jean Ewing.
She leaves behind her partner of many years, Gary Binder. Mary was a devoted sister to Barbara (Robert)...
Virginia E. (Kowalski) Tabaka
Jan 5, 2024
Virginia E. Tabaka, 95, Schofield, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 5, 2024, while under the care of Compassus Hospice at the House of Dove, Marshfield.
She was born November 14, 1928, in Mosinee, daughter of the late August and Martha (Koskey) Kowalski. On September 27, 1947, she married Roman Tabaka at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. ...
Robert "Bob" A. Rajek
Jan 4, 2024
Robert “Bob” A. Rajek passed away peacefully on January 4, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on December 5, 1951, to Raymond and Angie Rajek, and grew up in Marathon City with his six siblings. He graduated from Newman High School in 1970 and attended...
Robert A. Daniels
Jan 3, 2024
Robert A. “Bob” Daniels, Oxford, FL, formerly of Stevens Point, died Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 12, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit (St. Stanislaus) Catholic Church, Stevens Point. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. immediately following the visitation at the church. ...
Brian P. Bauer
Jan 3, 2024
Brian P. Bauer of Rothschild, Wisconsin, unexpectedly passed away on January 3, 2024, at the age of 31. Brian was the oldest son born to Jason and Stephanie Bauer of Spencer on February 13, 1992, in Marshfield, Wisconsin. He graduated from Colby High School in 2010, met his wife Ashley in 2012, and married Ashley on August 11th, 2018....
Sharon F. Borchardt
Jan 1, 2024
Sharon F. Borchardt, 70, died Monday, January 1, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born August 17, 1953 in Wausau, daughter of the late David and Dorothy (Prahl) Kunze. On April 28, 1973 she married Frederick “Freddy” Borchardt at St. John Lutheran Church, town of Easton.
Sharon attended St. John Lutheran School and graduated...
Chad J. Glaze
Dec 31, 2023
Chad "Cleatus" Glaze, 48, of Merrill, WI, was tragically taken from this life on Sunday, Dec. 31st, 2023, in a UTV accident.
Chad was born February 23rd, 1975 in Appleton, Wisconsin to Jerry and Ila Glaze. He was their treasure. He lived in Nevada for a number of years, where his love for the western lifestyle emerged,...
Miko Rae Kronmuller
Dec 29, 2023
Miko Rae Kronmuller, 42, Wausau, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023 at Meriter Hospital, Madison.
She was born December 1, 1981, daughter of David Kronmuller, Wausau, and Gwendolyn (Brandt) Godfrey, Wausau.
For many years Miko was a waitress at Tri City Restaurant, Schofield. Survivors include her mother, Gwen (Joe) Godfrey, her father, David Kronmuller, her...
William "Bill" J. Bretl
Dec 29, 2023
William “Bill” J. Bretl, 97, Wausau, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 in Wausau, under the care of Interim Hospice.
He was born May 31, 1926 in Wausau, son of the late John and Frances (Kumbera) Bretl. He married Lucille Tobalsky on May 20, 1950 at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death. ...
Ruth Elaine (Ringle) Paul
Dec 29, 2023
Ruth E. (Ringle) Paul
92, Edgar, died Friday December 29, 2023, at Copperleaf Assisted Living in Marathon.
She was born on April 19, 1931, in Edgar, daughter of Agnes (Worzella) and Ervin Ringle. On September 4, 1954, she married Merlin E. Paul, who preceded her in death in December 2009.
Ruth lived her...
