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.
Ralph F. Jaecks
Oct 7, 2024
It’s with great sadness we share that our dad, Ralph F. Jaecks, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024 in the Palliative Care Unit of Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
A lifelong Wisconsinite, dad was born October 13, 1942, to the late William Jaecks and Lottie (Mallak) Szalewski. He met the love of his life, Marilyn (Buska) Jaecks, shortly...
Daniel A. Wirkus
Oct 6, 2024
Daniel A. Wirkus, 99, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, October 6, 2024. He was born August 7, 1925, in Edgar, son of the late Joseph K. and Edith A. (Timm) Wirkus. Daniel lived most of his life in Edgar, moving to Wausau after retirement, and Green Bay most recently.
In his...
Paul M. Martorano
Oct 6, 2024
August 6, 1938 - October 6, 2024
Paul Michael Martorano, aged 86, was sung into heaven joining his beloved wife Jeanie, and meeting his Savior Jesus Christ, the evening of Sunday, October 6, 2024. Paul was born in Chicago to Mike and Dorothy Martorano, met Jeanie when they were teenagers, and married after his stint in the...
Elizabeth "Betty" R. (Heindl) Folz
Oct 4, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” R. Folz, 55, Wausau passed away Friday, October 4th, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born October 5th, 1968 in Marshfield, daughter of the late Urban and Rose (Ledger) Heindl. On May 3rd, 2013 she married Mark Folz in Wausau. He survives.
Elizabeth has worked for the past 33 years at Marathon...
Robert H. Steckbauer Jr.
Oct 3, 2024
Robert H. Steckbauer Jr., 95, Wausau, was called from this life on Thursday, October 3, 2024. He was born on July 5, 1929 in Aniwa, son of the late Robert Sr. and Lorina (Loos) Steckbauer. On September 1, 1956 he married Dolores Erdman at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on June 9, 2011.
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Ryan R. Wokatsch
Oct 2, 2024
Ryan R. Wokatsch, 32, passed away unexpectedly on October 2, 2024.
He was born April 22, 1992, in Wausau, son of Randy and Kerry (Utecht) Wokatsch.
On August 16, 2014, he married Brittany Peche at St. Matthew Ev. Lutheran Church, Marathon.
Ryan worked as an underwriter for Church Mutual Insurance in Merrill. Growing...
Jean A. (Altenburg) Witzeling
Oct 2, 2024
Jean A. (Altenburg) Witzeling, 92, Wausau passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving and caring family.
She was born September 29, 1932 in Knowlton, WI, daughter of the late Glenn and Margaret (Konieczko) Altenburg. On April 22, 1954 she married Claude F. Witzeling at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. He preceded...
Kathleen R. Zastrow
Sep 29, 2024
Kathleen Zastrow, 85, died Sunday, September 29, 2024 surrounded by her family.
She was born December 6, 1938 in Wausau, daughter of the late Raymond and Henrietta (Baumann) Strassman. On May 23, 1958 she married Arvin Zastrow at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Wausau.
Kathleen worked in many roles over the years, including owning and operating...
Zaylah Joyce-Marie Mcgeshick
Sep 28, 2024
Zaylah Joyce-Marie McGeshick, born September 12, 2024 eager to meet the world, at 26 weeks gained her angel wings just 16 days later on September 28, 2024.
Her precious, beautiful soul brought so much joy, love and excitement in her short, but tough journey. She was a little warrior who will be loved a lifetime. This is...
Irene M. (Cherek) Knipple
Sep 28, 2024
Irene M. Knipple, 91, Schofield, died Saturday, September 28, 2024 in Des Plaines, IL.
She was born October 22, 1932, in Bevent, daughter of the late Michael and Mattie (Gorski) Cherek. On September 14, 1957, she married Arthur Knipple at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, Bevent.
Irene worked at Wausau Insurance for a short time before...
Leo E. Bornheimer Jr.
Sep 28, 2024
It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Leo Bornheimer at Benedictine Living Center on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
He was born February 16, 1939 in Wausau, the fourth of twelve children to Leo and Regina (Brzezinski) Bornheimer. Leo attended Holy Family grade school and graduated from Athens High School, class of 1957. On...
Phyllis J. (Hildebrandt) Zocher
Sep 26, 2024
Phyllis J. Zocher, 86, peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 27, 1938, at Wausau Memorial Hospital to the late Robert and Hazel (Harding) Hildebrandt, Phyllis was a proud graduate of Wausau East High School and Wausau Tech.
Throughout her life, Phyllis embraced a varied...
Andrew H. Haase
Sep 26, 2024
Andrew H. Haase, 95, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Pride TLC, Weston, under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
He was born on June 21, 1929 in the Town of Larrabee, Waupaca County, to the late Andrew and Hazel (Hoppe) Haase. Andrew married Leona B. Wadinski on November 26,...
John R. Stiel
Sep 26, 2024
John R. Stiel, 74, died Thursday, September 26, 2024, under the care of Compassus Hospice at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.
He was born August 3, 1950, in Wausau, son of the late Sylvester and Marian (Olson) Stiel. On August 25, 1973, he married Joan Koppa at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau.
John worked as...
David Vachowiak
Sep 24, 2024
David Vachowiak, 89, Wausau passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at The Gardens in Wausau.
He was born August 30, 1935 in Wausau, son of the late Stanley and Mary (Brandt) Vachowiak. He married Sandra Bielke on April 29, 1967. She preceded him in death in 2020.
Dave will be dearly missed by...
Marion Joan Braun
Sep 24, 2024
Marion J. Braun 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 under the care of Interim Hospice Care.
Marion was born on November 14, 1935, in Marshfield, the daughter of Albert and Christine (Enders) Peissig. On June 18, 1958, she married John E. Braun at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Stetsonville, Wisconsin. He preceded her in...
Marilyn Schneider Monahan
Sep 24, 2024
Marilyn Schneider Monahan, 95, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Her last days were made easier with the excellent guidance of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services in conjunction with the wonderfully caring staff of her Primrose Retirement Community.
She was born on December 20, 1928, in Davenport, Iowa, daughter of the late Richard...
Richard "Rich" K. Szarkowitz
Sep 23, 2024
Richard K. “Rich” Szarkowitz, 68, Schofield passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born on May 9, 1956 in Wausau, son of the late Anthony and Irene (Koppa) Szarkowitz.
Rich was a graduate of Newman Catholic High School graduating in 1974 with high honors. While in high school he lettered...
Elvera Ruth Kulas
Sep 22, 2024
Elvera Ruth Kulas, 95, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Athenian Living in Athens under the care of St. Croix Hospice. She was born near Dorchester, WI on July 16, 1929 to the late Otto and Irene Kalepp. Later, on July 24, 1948, Elvera was united in marriage to David A Kulas Sr. in Athens. ...
Gary G. Rehm
Sep 22, 2024
Gary G. Rehm, 76, died Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born December 3, 1947, in Menomonie, son of the late Gordon and Virginia (Huth) Rehm. He graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School and later from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He married Anne Leonard in Eau Claire on June 3, 1968....
