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.
Dorothy A. Czaplinski
May 18, 2024
Dorothy A. Czaplinski, 90. Died Saturday May 18, 2024 at Lawlis Family Hospice, Mequon, Wisconsin.
She was born October 5, 1933 in the town of Albon, daughter of the late John and Zeffirn (Kosobucki) Augustiniak. On August 6, 1955, she married George Czaplinski in Rothschild. He preceded her in death April 29, 1998.
Survivors include...
Mary R. Gajewski
May 16, 2024
Mary Rose Gajewski passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Wausau Manor under the care of Interim Hospice. She was born October 1, 1938 to Josephine (Gutowski) and Louis Gajewski, and Mary was the eighth of twelve children.
Mary attended St. Michael’s grade school and graduated from Newman High School. She worked for G.T.E. in Wausau,...
Donna J. Werner
May 14, 2024
Donna J. Werner, 81, of Stratford, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield. She was born on October 27, 1942 in Marshfield, WI.
She married Neal Werner on June 30, 1962 at St. John Lutheran Church in the town of Wien. She and Neal resided in rural Edgar, Town of Wien...
Deborah "Debby" Ann (Mrozinski) Kizewski
May 13, 2024
Deborah “Debby” A. Kizewski, 69, Wausau, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born September 23, 1954 in Stevens Point, WI, daughter of the late George and Patricia “Patsy” (Eckman) Mrozinski. On September 22, 1973, she married Jerome “Jerry” Kizewski in Stevens Point. He survives.
For 30 years, Debby...
Gary L. Lehman
May 12, 2024
Gary Lee Lehman, a servant of God, peacefully passed away with his family by his side on May 12, 2024, at the age of 78, at the care of Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 4, 1945, in Athens, WI to Edmund and Rose (Romang) Lehman.
He was a graduate of Athens High School in 1963...
Jean M. (Callahan) Lella
May 11, 2024
Jean M. Lella, 88, Weston passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2024 while under the care of Interim Hospice at Our House Senior Living, Wausau.
She was born November 27, 1935 in Wausau, daughter of the late James and Marie (Tetzlaff) Callahan. On July 11, 1959 she married Joseph “Joe” Lella at St. James Catholic Church,...
Jeannine "Jen" R. Boehm
May 8, 2024
Jeannine “Jen” R. Boehm, 93, of Wausau, formerly of Arbor Vitae, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Survivors include her six children, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph “Joe” Boehm; and a granddaughter.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m....
Thomas "Tom" M. Schulz
May 7, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Melvin Schulz passed away on May 7, 2024. Tom was 82 years old.
He is survived by his wife, Linda; his children, Becky Brown, Brett (Shelly) Schulz, Brent (Kristin) Schulz; step-children, Bryan Wulk, Erica (Mike) Danneker, Aaron (Christie) Wulk; grandchildren, Connor, Brooke, Brittany, Katie, Piper, Caelyn, Malina, Camdyn, Cody, Gaven, Nino, Kai and Dre.
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Marla Ann (Priebe) Tobalsky
May 3, 2024
Marla Ann (Priebe) Tobalsky, 73, of Wausau, WI, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, May 3, 2024.
Born to Ruby (Cherney) Priebe and Russell Priebe on July 11, 1950, in West Bend, WI, Marla grew to be a self-professed tomboy who loved waterskiing at Seven Island Lake at her family cabin (affectionally named...
Michael "Mike" K. Luer
May 2, 2024
Michael “Mike” K. Luer, 48, died Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born December 25, 1975, in Eau Claire, son of Kenneth and Jennifer (Nelson) Luer.
Mike graduated from Wausau West High School. He worked at Linetec and Crystal Finishing. If you met Mike he would be wearing a star wars...
Jerome D. Hopperdietzel
Apr 30, 2024
Jerome D. Hopperdietzel, 78, Athens died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born March 7, 1946 in Athens, son of the late Harold and Cyrilla (Peters) Hopperdietzel. Jerome married Karyl Hoffman in Wausau and she preceded him in death in 2007.
Jerome worked for a dairy farmer in the town of...
Ellen S Janikowski
Apr 30, 2024
Ellen Sue Janikowski died peacefully at her home on her 75th birthday, April 30th, 2024. She was born on April 30th, 1949, to Herb and Sue Gripentrog in Marshfield, Wisconsin. She graduated from Newman High School in 1967. Ellen attended UW Marathon County and later graduated from the Wausau State College of Beauty Culture. Ellen married her high school...
Brian L. Priller
Apr 29, 2024
Brian L. Priller, 67, Wausau, died Monday, April 29, 2024, at his home. He was born May 18, 1956, in Illinois, son of Roy and Dolores (Elle) Priller.
Brian was raised in Indiana until he moved to Wausau WI, in 2014. He was an expert in technology and enjoyed helping friends and family with their tech issues...
Susan M. Gau-Krueger
Apr 29, 2024
Susan Gau-Krueger passed peacefully, surrounded by her family on April 29, 2024, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born on March 2, 1952 to the late Michael E and Laura T (Heil) Gau. Susan graduated from Newman High School and went on to receive her undergraduate degree in Social Work and...
Arlene Ruth Gundelfinger
Apr 27, 2024
Arlene Ruth Gundelfinger, 94, of Wausau passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024, at Aspirus Hospice House. She was born on January 21, 1930, in DeWitt, Iowa to Ollie (Hudson) and William Howes. She married Roger Gundelfinger on July 3, 1949, in DeWitt, Iowa.
She worked as a legal secretary, a church secretary, and at Curtis Company...
Debora Lynn (Pisarek) Klopp
Apr 25, 2024
Dedicated mother
Elevating others
Beautiful
Optimistic
Radiant
Advocate
Although it’s a start, these words don’t even begin to capture the true essence of who Deb Klopp was.
Debora Lynn Klopp, 56, of the village of Maine, died peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2024, as a...
Sara A. Vande Boom
Apr 24, 2024
Sara A. Vande Boom, 58, of Marathon, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. She passed away at home under the care of her loving family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Her devoted faith, love of family and friends supported her through a difficult battle with cancer and ultimately gave her peace....
Gerald "Jerry" Klueckman
Apr 24, 2024
Gerald “Jerry” Klueckman, 88, passed away peacefully April 24, 2024 under the care of Aspirus Palliative Care.
He was born December 31, 1935, son of the late Edward and Martha (Borchardt) Klueckman. He was baptized February 9, 1936, and confirmed into the Christian Lutheran Faith on May 21, 1950. He married the love of his life, Betty...
Kevin L Lang
Apr 23, 2024
Kevin L. Lang, 61, Marathon, formerly of Halder, passed away Tuesday April 23, 2024, at his home.
He was born September 3, 1962, son of Sandra (Vetter) Lang and the late Lavern Lang. Kevin attended St. Mary’s School, Marathon, Marathon High School and NCTI earning a degree in accounting. He was employed at Provision Partners Cooperative in...
Anthony "Tony" Pawelski
Apr 22, 2024
Anthony “Tony” Pawelski, 86, Weston, passed away Monday April 22, 2024 at Care Partners under the care of Compassus Hospice.
He was born June 21, 1937, in Knowlton, son of the late Joe and Mary (Hrebik) Pawelski. On June 28, 1977, he married Jane Gnat in Antigo. She preceded him in death April 14, 2024.
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