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.
Jean A. Hopperdietzel
Dec 22, 2022
Jean A. Hopperdietzel, 86, Weston, died Thursday December 22, 2022 at her home at The Renaissance Assisted Living Facility under the care of her family and St. Croix Hospice after a very prolonged debilitating fight with the autoimmune disease Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS).
She was born September 22, 1936, in Wausau, daughter of the late Martin and...
Thomas "Tom" F. Burke Ii
Dec 22, 2022
Thomas F. “Tom” Burke II, 77, Edgar died Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born December 9, 1945, in Richland Center, son of the late Thomas and Marie (Nicks) Burke. Tom married the love of his life, Jean Sonnentag on September 3, 1966, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Edgar.
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Doris R. Kubitz
Dec 21, 2022
Doris R. Kubitz, 91, passed peacefully to her eternal life on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 under the excellent care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau.
Doris was born February 16, 1931 in Fenwood, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Henry and Inga (Johnsrud) Halvorson. She was the sixth, truly the middle child, of...
Kenneth "Kenny" A. Natzke
Dec 21, 2022
Kenneth “Kenny” A. Natzke, 80, of the town of Berlin, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born on May 29, 1942, to the late Eric and Linda (Fiedler) Natzke at the family home in the town of Hamburg. Kenny graduated from Athens High School in the class of 1960. ...
Kathie G. Reissman
Dec 20, 2022
Kathie G. Reissman, 70, town of Maine, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, while under the care of Interim Hospice at Our House Memory Care, Wausau.
She was born September 27, 1952, in Wausau, daughter of the late Hazel (Redmann) Roach. On September 18, 1999, she married Louie Reissman at St. John Lutheran Church, town of...
Robert "Bobby" Emmes
Dec 19, 2022
Robert “Bobby” Emmes, 73, of Weston, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center-Weston.
He was born on April 3, 1949, to the late Helen (Erwin) Emmes in Wisconsin Rapids. Bobby grew up in Wisconsin Rapids and graduated in 1967 from Lincoln High School. He served in the U.S. Army and the reserves. After...
Norma J. Kent
Dec 18, 2022
Norma Jean Kent, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 18, 2022 under Interim Hospice care at Wausau Manor.
She was born on April 21, 1930 to Edward and Selma (Roell) Graefe, in Iron Mountain, Mich, where Norma spent her early childhood years before attending college.
In 1954, Norma graduated from Augustana University in Rock...
Linda L. (Schalow) Hart
Dec 14, 2022
Linda L. Hart, age 61, died Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at her home in Athens.
She was born April 25, 1961 in Wausau, the daughter of Mary Ann (Pozorski) and Gerald Schalow of Wausau. On June 29, 1990, she married Rick “Baggy” Hart. They preceded her in death.
Linda grew up in Wausau on 17th...
Nola G. (Parks) Jaecks
Dec 14, 2022
Nola G. Jaecks, 86, formerly of Wausau passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, while under the care of Compassus Hospice at her daughter’s Karen’s home in Rhinelander.
She was born November 22, 1936, in Plover, daughter of the late Henry and Esther (Coon) Parks. On November 5, 1955, she married Ronald Jaecks in Wausau. He...
Phillip J. Kilinski
Dec 13, 2022
Phillip J. Kilinski, 94, Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at his home.
He was born August 30, 1928, in Elgin, Il, son of the late Phillip Sr. and Adeline (Kaminski) Kilinski. In October of 1958 he married Dorothianne Rebella in Mellen WI. She preceded him in death in 2005.
Phil’s family moved...
Everett E. Kita
Dec 11, 2022
Everett E. Kita of Weston, WI passed away peacefully on December 11th, 2022. Everett was born April 30, 1933, the son of Roman and Flora (Barrett) Kita, in Fish Creek, WI.
While growing up, Everett worked on the family farm. He was the third of five children. After graduating from Gibraltar High School, Everett went to work...
Helen Stella Strasser
Dec 11, 2022
Heaven gained an angel.
Helen S. Strasser, 95, Edgar, died peacefully on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Wellington Place, Rib Mountain.
She was born June 9, 1927 in Marathon, daughter of the late William Sr. and Katherine (Bedynek) Weisenberger. On June 30, 1948, she married Elroy “Butch” Strasser at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He...
William Curtis Hull White
Dec 10, 2022
William Curtis Hull White, known to most as Curt, passed away at the age of 78 on December 10, 2022. He is survived by Patricia (Northrup) White, their children Andrew White (Kori) and Kelly Brandt (B.J.), and grandchildren Emma, Alexandra, Katherine, Davis, Thomas, Arthur and his sister Kim Hubble. His first marriage to the late Linda (Browning) White brought...
Anna Elizabeth Vanderleest
Dec 10, 2022
Anna E. VanderLeest, 38, Wausau, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born January 5, 1984, the daughter of Michael and Susan (Lee) VanderLeest.
Anna had a great passion for taking care of those in need, always thinking of others before herself. She was currently employed as a caregiver...
Margaret "Marge" J. (Pretzel) Craft
Dec 8, 2022
Margaret J. “Marge” Craft, 80, Wausau passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born September 29, 1942, in Chicago, daughter of the late Walter and Gerta (Hartung) Pretzel. On September 21, 1968, she married David Craft in Chicago. He survives.
Marge enjoyed camping during the summer months at Crystal Lake...
Zachary M. Sommerfeld
Dec 7, 2022
Zachary “Zach” M. Sommerfeld, 29, died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at his home.
Born January 16, 1993, in Milwaukee, to Linda (Kuenn) Gregor and Joel Sommerfeld. Zach was a force to be reckoned with ever since.
Zach was known for his heart of gold and effortless sense of humor. For Zach’s adult life, he...
Therese "Terri" Elizabeth (Moore) Nelson-Drongowski
Dec 6, 2022
Therese “Terri” E. Nelson-Drongowski, 73, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau, under the care of Promedica Hospice.
She was born March 1, 1949 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, daughter of the late Orville and Florida (Binnette) Moore. In 1990, she married Bernard Nelson in Madison, he preceded her in...
Christine L. (Schubring) Lake
Dec 6, 2022
Christine L. Lake, 70, Town of Wausau passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at her home.
She was born March 3, 1952, in Wausau, daughter of the late James and Elaine (Kopp) Schubring. On October 18, 1997, she married Kenneth Lake in Wausau. He survives.
Christine worked at Kraft Foods, Nanik and last...
Benedict "Ben" A. Sliwicki
Dec 3, 2022
Benedict “Ben” A. Sliwicki, 89, died Saturday, December 3, 2022 under the care of Promedica Hospice at Copperleaf, Schofield.
He was born February 20, 1933 in Bevent, son of the late Michael and Anna (Goretski) Sliwicki. On June 26, 1954 he married Irene Heisler at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau, and she preceded him in death on...
Raymond "Ray" A. Weiss
Dec 3, 2022
Raymond “Ray” A. Weiss, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon.
He was born July 28, 1931 in the town of Bern, son of the late William Sr. and Louise (Johnas) Weiss. On June 6, 1992, he married Joanne (Zahn) Kinalu at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Marshfield. She preceded him...
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