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.
Nancy J. Wendorf
Nov 12, 2024
Nancy J. Wendorf, 80, of The Garden Apartments, Wausau, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease, under hospice services from Interim HealthCare and care by the dedicated staff at the Garden Apartments.
She was born February 19, 1944, daughter of the late Lawrence and Lucile (Porath) Van Densen. She married...
Mark Edward Lindblom
Nov 10, 2024
Mark E. Lindblom, 67, Calumet, MI, died Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, WI.
He was born July 29, 1957 in L’Anse, MI, son of the late Virginia Mae (Schultz) Van Deusen and John Phillip Van Deusen. Mark graduated from Calumet High School in 1975 and retired from Calumet Housing.
He...
Norman J. Leffel Jr.
Nov 6, 2024
Norman J. Leffel, Jr., 58, of Marathon, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born on January 5, 1966 in Wausau to the late Norman E. and Arlene (Baumann) Leffel. Norman graduated from Edgar High School with the class of 1984. ...
Michele G. Charney
Nov 3, 2024
Michele Charney (nee Genteman) was called home to heaven on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
Michele was born in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to William and Linda Genteman, on March 12, 1969. Her family settled in Waukesha, where she attended Waukesha South High School. After graduation, Michele became a licensed beautician and worked as a hair stylist. She then...
Edward Herman Arnold
Nov 3, 2024
Edward H. Arnold formerly of Rib Lake, WI passed away on Sunday November 3rd, 2024 at Athenian Living in Athens, WI under the care of Athenian Living and Interim Hospice. He was 91 years young.
He was born on December 5th, 1932 in Germantown, WI to the late George and Dora (Schwartz) Arnold. On November 3, 1956,...
Julianne "Julie" C. Brzezinski
Oct 30, 2024
Julianne “Julie” C. Brzezinski, 82, of Wausau and formerly of Weston, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Our House Senior Living, Wausau, after a two-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
She was born September 26, 1942 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of Marvin and Clara (King) Arndt. On November 10, 1962 she married Donald Brzezinski...
Diane R. Artus
Oct 30, 2024
Diane Rosella (Rauen) Artus, 71, Marathon, went to be with Our Lord Jesus Christ on, Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
She was born September 26, 1953 to the late Joesph and Barbara (Mallak) Rauen and grew up on the family farm in the town of Rietbrock (Edgar). She was a graduate of Edgar High School.
On...
Richard Springer
Oct 27, 2024
It is with great sorrow that we learned our “baby brother” passed away unexpectedly.
Richard A. Springer was born November 14, 1957, in Wausau to Francis and Bernice Springer. He was the youngest of five children, Roger, Patricia, Kathleen, John and then Richard, but we all knew him fondly as Dickie. He was a truck driver for...
Marlene M. Holtz
Oct 26, 2024
Marlene M. Holtz, 86, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 26, 2024. She is now in our Lord's Eternal Kingdom and joins her beloved husband, David J. Holtz.
She was born on July 29, 1938, to Morris and Margaret Jonas. Throughout her amazing 86 years of life, she worked odd jobs, but her main...
Ila R. Normand
Oct 26, 2024
Ila Rose Normand, 89, of Marathon, passed away peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Saturday, October 26, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
Ila, the daughter of the late Mathias and Helen Vetter, was born on June 6, 1935. She was one of five siblings with two sisters, Lou Anne and Alice and two brothers, Bruce and...
Gordon "Gordy" Alfred Knoeck
Oct 26, 2024
Gordon "Gordy" A. Knoeck, age 86 passed away peacefully with the love and support of family on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Mount View Care Center under the care of Compassus Hospice.
Gordy was born November 18, 1937 in the town of Marathon to John and Mayme (Linder) Knoeck. He attended Marathon elementary and high school, and...
David G. Johnson
Oct 26, 2024
David George Johnson was born on January l4, l935, in Hibbing, Minnesota. He died after along illness on October 26, 2024. He was the only son of Edwin and Eleanore (Olson) Johnson
of Taconite, Minnesota. In l963 he married Jane Caskey in Phelps, Wisconsin. They had one daughter, Sarah.
David attended elementary school in Taconite...
Zachary Edmund Budleski
Oct 24, 2024
Zachary Edmund Budleski (Zach, Buds), 19, died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 24, 2024.
He was born December 27, 2004, in Wausau son of Bryan Budleski and Lisa (VandenBush) Walhof.
Zach worked for Stainless Specialist’s as a sheet metal apprentice. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved being in nature, a fisherman, accomplished hunter with many...
Darrell L. Woller
Oct 22, 2024
Darrell Lee Woller, 72, of the town of Corning, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
He was born May 23, 1952 in Merrill, son of the late Arnold and Hertha (Block) Woller. On January 12, 1980 he married Rita Stark, the love of his life, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Athens. Darrell...
Shirley M. Ross
Oct 20, 2024
Shirley M. Ross, 83, died Sunday, October 20, 2024, under the care of Heartland Hospice at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon.
She was born November 28, 1940, in Wausau, daughter of the late Donald and Marion (Froemming) Sillars. On February 16, 1963, she married William Ross Sr. at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau, and he preceded her in death...
Robert W. Frickenstein
Oct 19, 2024
Robert (Bob) Frickenstein passed away on October 19, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer. Bob was born on May 10, 1940 as the youngest child to Edwin and Florence ( Staple) Frickenstein. Bob graduated from Edgar High School in 1958 where he met the love of his life, Joyce. Joyce and Bob were married on August 6, 1960,...
Lucille "Lucy" Marjorie (Boland) Burger-Lochen
Oct 16, 2024
On October 16, 2024, Lucille “Lucy” (nee Boland) Burger-Lochon, 93, passed away with her family by her side while residing at Milestone Assisted Living in Cross Plains, WI
Born to the late Henry and Anne (Simolke) Boland in Spencer, WI. She graduated from Spencer High School in 1949 and soon after began work at Weinbrenner Shoe Factory...
Bonnie Jean (Bouchard) Anderson
Oct 15, 2024
Bonnie Jean Anderson, 74, Wausau, formerly of Edgar, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at House of the Dove, Marshfield.
She was born July 16, 1950 in Duluth, MN, daughter of the late Edward and Betty (Mazzie) Bouchard. On August 21, 1971, she married Barkley H. Anderson in Duluth, MN. He survives.
Bonnie was...
Madeline D. Buehler
Oct 14, 2024
Madeline Buehler passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2024 at the age of 102. Born in 1922 in Denmark, Wisconsin, she lived a long and fulfilling life filled with love and joy. In 1945, she married Harold Buehler, and together they raised six children.
Her family grew to include 14 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren, all of...
John B. Mcdonald
Oct 11, 2024
John B. McDonald, 89, died October 11,2024 at his home.
He was born November 4, 1934, in Wausau, son of the late Bernard and Leona (Saettler) McDonald. In 1959, he married Ann Bauman in Dubuque, Iowa.
In 1952, John graduated from Wausau High School and entered the Marine Corps. After leaving the service he attended...
