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.
Margaret M. Shidell
Jul 31, 2023
Margaret Shidell, 102, of Marathon, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023 at Athenian Living in Athens. She was born on October 23, 1920 in Allenton, Wisconsin to the late Peter and Lena Bingen. She married Joseph Shidell in Marathon on June 28, 1941 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and he preceded her in death on April 17, 1990....
Frank "Frankie" J. Feltz
Jul 30, 2023
Frank Feltz peacefully passed away in Pewaukee, WI on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Matthews Senior Living of Pewaukee at the age of 99.
Frank is survived his daughter Audrey; his grandchildren, Lori (Jamie) Tocco, Kevin (Meghan) Postelnik, Scott Postelnik; and great-grandchildren, Emma Tocco, Madelyn Tocco, Molly Postelnik, and Sadie Postelnik, and his sibling Joan (Feltz) Noonan...
Sara Susanne Knoeck
Jul 30, 2023
Sara Susanne Knoeck passed away on July 30, 2023, at home. She was born on March 5, 1957 in Rhinelander, WI to Milda Nimz Knoeck and David Francis Knoeck. Sara attended schools in Rhinelander and graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1975. She graduated from UW Eau Claire in 1979 with a degree in Medical Laboratory Science. She was...
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...
