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.
Beverly A. (Bender) Benz
Apr 28, 2023
Beverly A. Benz, 70, Wausau passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born September 19, 1952, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of the late Elroy and Viola (Splinter) Bender. On September 18, 1971, she married Bruce Benz Sr. in Iowa. He preceded her in death on July 9, 2018.
For...
Edward B. Drygalski
Apr 27, 2023
On Thursday morning, April 27, Edward Drygalski, devoted husband and father of four, passed away at the age of 86, in the company of his loving family. His passing leaves behind, Lucy, the love of his life and wife of 65 years, and children, Diane Delury, Linda Drygalski, Adam Drygalski and Ava Vance, as well as grandchildren, Jaclyn Wood,...
Beverly L. Rubow
Apr 27, 2023
Beverly L. Rubow, 68, Wausau passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at her home.
She was born October 29, 1954 in Adams Friendship, daughter of the late William and Margaret Allen and stepdaughter to Joe and Regina Koskey. On December 1, 1979 she married Gary Rubow in Wausau. He survives.
For more than...
Karen A. Turzinski
Apr 26, 2023
Karen A. Turzinski, 69, Wausau, died Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born October 7, 1953, in Wausau, daughter of the late Chester and Leona (Leterski) Sowinski. On August 2, 1974 she married Jerome Turzinski at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau.
Karen loved children and ran her own childcare business for...
Debra "Debbie" L. Johnson
Apr 25, 2023
Debra “Debbie” L. Johnson, 63, Wausau, died Tuesday, April 25, 2023 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home.
She was born March 21, 1960 in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Beatrice (Salzseider) Golz. On September 11, 2004 she married Tim Johnson in Wausau.
For over 38 years,...
James J, Schlueter
Apr 24, 2023
James J. Schlueter, 62, Wausau, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born in Wausau on January 14, 1961.
Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed fishing and listening to music.
He is survived by his dear friend, Marvin Weinfurter of Merrill.
Visitation will be held...
Robert "Bob" John Arlen
Apr 24, 2023
Robert “Bob” J. Arlen, 82, Wausau, was taken into the loving arms of the Lord with his family by his side the night of Monday, April 24, 2023.
Bob was born March 31, 1941 in Wausau, son of the late John and Dorothy (Burns) Arlen. Bob was a 1960 graduate of Newman High School. On May 25,...
Mavis R. Nehrbass
Apr 23, 2023
Mavis R. Nehrbass, 88, Athens, died Sunday, April 23, 2023, under the care of Interim Hospice at Copperleaf Memory Care, Schofield.
She was born May 30, 1934, in town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Leslie and Minnie (Hanke) Henrichs. On July 25, 1953 she married Eldred Nehrbass at Salem Lutheran Church, town of Hamburg. Together they...
Walter W. Klimpke Jr.
Apr 20, 2023
Walter W. Klimpke Jr., 86, of Athens, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Clark County Rehab and Living Center, Owen, under the care of ProMedica Hospice.
He was born on February 24, 1937, in the town of Johnson, Marathon County, to the late Walter Sr. and Alvina (Christiansen) Klimpke. Walter married the former Carol Westphal...
Ron E. Wilichowski
Apr 20, 2023
Ron Wilichowski, 72, died peacefully Thursday, April 20, 2023, joining loved ones in heaven.
Ron was born May 5, 1950 to his parents, Edwin and MaryAnn Wilichowski in Wausau, WI. He attended St. Mary’s School and Marathon High School in Marathon, WI. It was there he met the love of his life, Mary Wilichowski (through some very...
Karen H. (Holewinski) Fontana
Apr 20, 2023
Karen H. Fontana, 79, Wausau died Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Care Partners in Stevens Point.
She was born December 21, 1943 in Wisconsin, daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Somers) Holewinski. Karen married Thomas Fontana in Illinois in 1995. He preceded her in death on September 14, 2008.
Karen was a security guard...
Debbie S. Imhoff
Apr 19, 2023
Debbie S. Imhoff, 68, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at her residence.
She was born on March 21, 1955 in Wausau to the late Jackie Vicker. Debbie attended school in Wauwatosa and graduated from Wauwatosa East High School. She furthered her education at Mount Mary University in Milwaukee. Debbie moved back to...
Lawrence "Woody" Connor
Apr 19, 2023
Lawrence “Woody” J. Connor, 89, died Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born August 1, 1933, in Wausau, son of the late Herbert and Rose (Ott) Connor. On August 21, 2004 he married Bernice Purull in Minocqua.
He served his country in the United States Army and was a member of...
Jay J. Spiegel
Apr 19, 2023
Jay J. Spiegel, 80, Rib Mountain passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, April 19, 2023 while under the care of his loving wife.
He was born January 15, 1943 in Wausau, son of the late Owen and Helen (Guralski) Spiegel. On May 23, 1964 he married his high school sweetheart Marlene Matis at St. Matthew Catholic Church,...
Gail P. Dalsky
Apr 17, 2023
Gail Patricia Dalsky, born June 7, 1949 into the loving arms of her parents, George and Blanche (Weber) Dalsky, returned to their arms on April 17, 2023.
Gail grew up on Wausau’s west side having attending St. Anne’s and St. Matthew’s grade schools and graduating top in her class from Newman High School in 1967. She continued...
Robert "Bob" K. Fergot
Apr 14, 2023
Robert “Bob” K. Fergot, 87, Wausau passed away peacefully on Friday, April 14, 2023 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wellington Place, Wausau.
He was born June 15, 1935 in Edgar, son of the late George and Marie (Devlin) Fergot. On October 27, 1962 he married Joyce Hilber, his wife of...
Rev. Roland "Rollie" M. Golz
Apr 11, 2023
The Rev. Roland “Rollie” M. Golz, 91, met his Lord and Savior on April 11, 2023, under the care of ProMedica Hospice and staff at The Waterford at Colby, WI, where he most recently lived. Rollie was born October 4, 1931 in Racine, WI to the late Paul and Martha Golz. Rollie was a graduate of Concordia Lutheran High...
Roger D. Rhyner
Apr 11, 2023
Roger D. Rhyner, 89, Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born February 4, 1934 in Brokaw, WI, son of the late Roy and Mary (Welling) Rhyner. On January 30, 1954 he married Delores Wilde at Grace United Church of Christ, Wausau.
Roger worked as a forklift driver...
Joseph "Joe" R. Long
Apr 10, 2023
Joe Long, 60, died Monday, April 10th at his home in Madison, of natural causes.
Joe was born August 2,1962 in Wausau to Milton and Rita (Casetta) Long and was the youngest of five children. He graduated from Wausau West High School in 1980 and later graduated from the Surgical Technologist program at Northcentral Technical College. He...
Evelyn "Evy" A. Smrstick
Apr 7, 2023
Evelyn “Evy” A. Smrstick, 85, died Friday, April 7, 2023, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Applegate Terrace, Wausau.
She was born November 24, 1937, in Neenah, daughter of the late Joseph and Lucille (Besaw) Schwalen. On May 3, 1958, she married Donald Smrstick in Tony Wisconsin.
Evelyn is preceded...
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