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 (Jim) T. Bychinski
Jul 25, 2023
James "Jim" T. Bychinski, 90, found his peace with the Lord on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born May 20, 1933, in Wausau, son of the late Frank and Jeanette (Thomas) Bychinski. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1952 and served four years in Airforce Intelligence during the Korean War. On...
James "Jim" D. Drewek
Jul 23, 2023
James D. “Jim” Drewek, 78, Athens passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at his home.
Jim was born October 20, 1944, in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Roman and Clara (Starzinski) Drewek.
Jim loved his farm. He took great pride in the serene beauty of it. The farm was always...
Joanne B. Hartfiel
Jul 23, 2023
Joanne Belle (Christensen) Hartfiel went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, July 23, 2023. Until the morning she suffered a heart attack, she was enjoying life to the fullest. After a few days in ICU, she died peacefully, surrounded by family, holding her hands, singing worship songs and sharing their love.
Joanne grew up in Zimmerman,...
Mitchell "Mitch" John Dickinson
Jul 23, 2023
Mitchell “Mitch” Dickinson passed away at his home surrounded by family on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at the age of 64, after an eight year battle with cancer.
Mitch was born on March 17, 1959 in Wausau, the son of Gerald and Beverly (Whippler) Dickinson. He was a member of the class of 1978 at Wausau East...
Ronald C. Lahnala Sr.
Jul 23, 2023
Ronald C. Lahnala Sr., Marathon, Wisconsin, passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Sunday, July 23, 2023, with his children by his side. Ron was 85 years old and lived a long, exciting life.
Ron was the son of Carl Matthew Lahnala and Martha Syrilla (Ristila) Lahnala of Ironwood, Michigan. He grew up in Ironwood and was...
Patricia "Patty" Arlene Kennedy
Jul 18, 2023
Patricia “Patty” A. Kennedy, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Wellington Place in Rib Mountain.
She was born April 25, 1948 in Wausau, daughter of the late Elmer and June (Sparr) Albrecht. On May 31, 1968, she married Paul J. Kennedy at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on April 4,...
Silvaline M. (Brandt) Pickruhn
Jul 18, 2023
Silvaline Pickruhn, age 106, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Athenian Assisted Living, Athens, WI.
Silvaline was born April 7, 1917, in the Town of Rib Falls to the late Bernard and Emma (Huehnerfuss) Brandt. Silvaline married Harley Pickruhn June 3, 1939, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, Rib Falls. Together they had two sons Jerome and Cyrus.
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Sharon Rae Goetsch
Jul 15, 2023
Late in the evening on July 15, 2023, after an extended illness, our dear Mother, Sharon Rae Goetsch, 90, of Wausau, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away at Aspirus Hospice House with her family at her side.
Sharon was born to the late Charles Frederick and Lorena Martha Anna (Hintz) Andler at Wausau Hospital, on October 8, 1932. She...
Duwayne William Schulz
Jul 15, 2023
DuWayne W. Schulz, 92, Wausau, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter, under the care of Interim Hospice.
He was born September 25, 1930 in Wausau, son of the late William and Della (Radke) Schulz. On October 21, 1950, he married Joanne Seymour at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. She survives.
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Pastor Dennis E. Kempf
Jul 12, 2023
Pastor Dennis E. Kempf, 87, of Mosinee, entered eternal life on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at home with family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born on July 11, 1936 in Rib Falls to the late Ernst and Erna (Utech) Kempf. Dennis became a child of God through faith in...
Sarah Morgan Guenther
Jul 9, 2023
Sarah Morgan Guenther, 41, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Sunday, July 9, 2023. She was born on October 1, 1981, in Wausau, daughter of Jeffery Morgan and Jane (Holbrook) Frohm.
Most important to Sarah were her daughters, Rozlin and Carly. The things she enjoyed the most was time spent with those she loved, watching sunsets,...
Mary E. (Mcdonnell) Smith
Jul 8, 2023
Mary E. Smith, 83, Wausau passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 8, 2023, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice services at her home.
She was born September 1, 1939, in Houghton, Michigan, daughter of the late Joseph and Lilvay (Zerbst) McDonnell. On March 28, 1970, she married Edward Smith in Rhinelander. He preceded...
Elizabeth "Betty" M. (Rauscher) Schuster
Jul 5, 2023
Elizabeth “Betty” M. Schuster, 94, Wausau passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mountain Terrace, Wausau.
She was born May 21, 1929 in Dorchester, daughter of the late Edward and Theresa (Bachhuber) Rauscher. Betty married Alvin Reynolds in Wausau on August 26, 1947. She...
Patricia "Pat" A. Platta
Jul 4, 2023
Patricia "Pat" A. Platta, 90, Wausau, passed away unexpectedly at her home Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
She was born August 17,1932 in Rothschild, daughter of the late John and Gertrude (Schultz) Suske. She graduated from Wausau High School in 1951. Pat married Vilas Platta on June 13, 1953 at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. He preceded her...
Janice Klade
Jul 1, 2023
Jan Klade 59 of Wausau passed away on Saturday July 1, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.
She was born on February 21, 1964 to Gladys & Harry "Joe" Bloom.
She is survived by her mother Gladys Verbsky (Wausau), brother Len Bloom & Heidi White (FL), 3 children Kailyn & William Alexander (Wausau), Erick...
Verna C. Habeck
Jun 28, 2023
Verna C. Habeck passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Weston, WI. She was born on November 5, 1932, in Black River Falls, WI, to the late Warren and Muriel (Engebretson) Lyon. Verna was a woman of great kindness, adventurous spirit, and unyielding optimism, whose light shone brightly in the lives of all who knew her.
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Myrtes Jean (Thimm) Burlingame
Jun 27, 2023
Myrtes Jean Burlingame, age 80, of Athens, Wisconsin, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 27, 2023. Myrtes passed away peacefully at home.
She was born on September 28, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Ardella M. and Edward H. Thimm. She graduated from Messmer High School in 1960 where she...
George H. Stauske
Jun 26, 2023
George Hubert Stauske, 75, Athens, died Monday June 26, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born April 2, 1948, in Wausau, son of the late Hubert and Edna (Zarling) Stauske. After High School graduation, George attended Northcentral Technical College graduating with a degree in welding. He then returned home to the family farm and became a...
Joann Jesse
Jun 25, 2023
Joann Jesse of Wausau, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at North Central Health Care at the age of 91. Joann was born on September 6, 1931, in the Rogers Park, Illinois, a community just north of the heart of Chicago, to parents Joseph and Wanda “Ida” Vesely. After graduating from high school, the family moved...
Jon S. Peterson
Jun 23, 2023
Jon Stephen Peterson died at age 69 from complications of Lung Sarcoidosis at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on June 23, 2023, surrounded by friends and family.
Jon was born in Marquette, Michigan on November 20, 1953 at Marquette General Hospital to his parents John Peterson and Mary Anne (Guelff) Peterson. He grew up on Brickyard Road off Highway...
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