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.

Roger Herbert Kemp

Roger Herbert Kemp

Mar 16, 2025

Roger Herbert Kemp, 93, Wausau, passed away peacefully at Mountain Terrace Senior Living on March 16, 2025 with family members by his side.

Roger was born March 3, 1932 in Marathon, WI to Herbert J. and Helen A. (Leitermann) Kemp. He married Mary Ann Priebe on July 2, 1955 at St. Michael Parish, Wausau.

He...

Nancy M. Lemke-Readel

Nancy M. Lemke-Readel

Mar 15, 2025

Nancy M. Lemke-Readel, 81, of Stevens Point, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025.  She grew up in Amherst and was a long-time community member of Stevens Point.  Nancy was the owner of Nancy Lemke's Custom Cakes.

A Celebration of Life will be held in late spring.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

Barbara F. (Raymaker)  Stein

Barbara F. (Raymaker) Stein

Mar 13, 2025

Barbara F "Barbie" . Stein, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, March 13, 2025, under the care of Horizon Home Care & Hospice at Franciscan Place, Brookfield, WI.

She was born July 22, 1942, in Green Bay, daughter of the late Orville and Helen (VanDyck) Raymaker. She was raised in Wausau and...

Jennie J. Voigt

Jennie J. Voigt

Mar 7, 2025

Jennie J. Voigt, 91, passed away March 7, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born December 3, 1933 in town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Arnold and Ida (Bloch) Krenz.  On May 29, 1954, she married Gene Voigt at St. John Lutheran Church, Hamburg, and he preceded her in death on September 15, 2017.

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Fern A. Banik

Fern A. Banik

Mar 6, 2025

Fern Ann Banik entered eternal life on March 6, 2025.

She was born in Wausau on July 31, 1927 to Charles and Vionie (Kath) Traeger.  Fern was brought into the family of God through the waters of Holy Baptism and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church (LCMS), town of Easton. She was married to Herbert August Banik...

Richard "Dickie" W. Hornung Sr.

Richard "Dickie" W. Hornung Sr.

Mar 6, 2025

Richard W. “Dickie” Hornung Sr., 82, Marathon died Thursday, March, 6, 2025 at his home.

He was born in Wausau, son of the late Raymond and Mary T. (Weisner) Hornung Sr.  On June 10, 1967 he married Joyce Ceranski at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon.  She survives.

Richard worked at the former SNE in Mosinee,...

Robert "Bobby" J. Nilles

Robert "Bobby" J. Nilles

Mar 4, 2025

Robert John Nilles November 12, 1981 – March 4, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert John Nilles (43), who left us on the morning of March 4, 2025. Born in Wausau on November 12, 1981, to Bob and Terri (Williams) Nilles, he lived a life full of adventure, love, and dedication to family...

Vinoo Cameron

Vinoo Cameron

Mar 4, 2025

Vinoo Cameron, M.D. passed peacefully on March 4, 2025, after living a life on his own terms.

Driven by his faith in God and in this country, Dr. Cameron served the community for over 45 years as a physician in Athens and Medford, Wisconsin- a long distance from the Daryaganj neighborhood in New Delhi, India, where he...

Caroline A. Pieper

Caroline A. Pieper

Mar 4, 2025

Caroline A. Pieper, 92, of Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born on January 14, 1933 in Bevent to the late William and Doris (Treba) Nigbur.  On December 29, 1951 she was united in marriage to David Pieper at St. Michael Catholic Church in Wausau and he preceded her...

Michael James Henry

Michael James Henry

Feb 28, 2025

Michael James Henry, age 70, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 due to kidney failure, under the care of Tidewell Hospice in Palmetto, Florida.

Mike was born on May 28, 1954, to Jerome (Jerry) and Mary Denise (Heenan) Henry in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. As the middle child between his brother, Jeffrey, and sister, Mary Beth, Mike...

Philip J. Knauf Jr.

Philip J. Knauf Jr.

Feb 28, 2025

Philip J. “Butch” Knauf Jr., 76, Marathon died Friday, February 28, 2025 while under the care of St. Croix Hospice at this home.

He was born July 31, 1948 in Wausau, son of the late Philip and Delores (Fischer) Knauf, Sr.

For many years Butch worked at Knauf Brothers Trucking and lastly at Rib Mountain...

Wallace "Wally" Walters

Wallace "Wally" Walters

Feb 26, 2025

Wallace “Wally” Walters, 79, Athens, left his family to take his place in the Lord’s kingdom after a brave but losing battle with dementia on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Colonial Health Services, Colby. He was born March 26, 1945 in Stevens Point, son of the late Theodore and Esther (Modrzejewski) Walters. He lived in Custer until the age...

Arlene M. Hannemann

Arlene M. Hannemann

Feb 26, 2025

Arlene Marie (Hall) Hannemann, of Wausau, passed away peacefully at her home with family, at the age of 101, on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. She was born on September 18, 1923 in Marathon, Wisconsin to the late Julius and Hattie (Jagodzinski) Hall. On June 18, 1946, she married Walter Hannemann at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. Arlene joined Walter...

Lorraine G. Martyn

Lorraine G. Martyn

Feb 25, 2025

Lorraine G. Martyn, Marathon, formerly of Edgar, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 while under the care of Heartland Hospice at Copperleaf, Marathon.

She was born May 25, 1931 in Edgar, daughter of the late Emil and Olga (Borchardt) Baumann.  On June 2, 1954, she married Isaac Martyn at St. John Lutheran Church, Town of...

Robert O. Barton

Robert O. Barton

Feb 24, 2025

Robert O. Barton, 74, Tomahawk passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 at Country Terrace, Tomahawk.

He was born September 24, 1950 in Dixon, IL, son of the late Robert C. and Clara (Zweck) Barton.

Robert enjoyed watching TV, was known to have a large collection of watches and he always could be found wearing a...

Harry A. Blair

Harry A. Blair

Feb 23, 2025

Harry A. Blair, 92, Wausau passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at his home.

He was born on July 16, 1932 in Morristown, New Jersey.  On August 21, 1954 he married Adele Steeber in New Jersey.  She passed away on December 12, 2020.

Harry graduated high school at 16 and joined the U.S. Navy...

Carol J. Paska

Carol J. Paska

Feb 23, 2025

Carol J. Paska, 85, of Rib Mountain, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after battling influenza and pneumonia.

She was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Margaret and Calvin Taylor and was a 1958 graduate of Green Bay West High School. Carol attended UW-Oshkosh and later graduated cum laude from UW-Green...

Myron T. Stieber

Myron T. Stieber

Feb 21, 2025

Myron T. Stieber, 42, Marshfield, formerly of Marathon, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield.

He was born March 31, 1982, in Wausau, son of Donald and Lynn (Ruplinger) Stieber, Marathon.

He attended Marathon High School and graduated in 2000.  After high school, Myron attended NTC for welding and began...

Dennis L. Kaminski

Dennis L. Kaminski

Feb 21, 2025

Dennis L. Kaminski, 81, Wausau passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wood Aven, Wausau.

He was born April 17, 1943 in Wausau, son of the late Wallace and Genevieve (Koback) Kaminski.  On May 21, 1977 he married Dorothy Kennicker in Wausau.  She survives....

Anthony "Tony" G. Hiebl

Anthony "Tony" G. Hiebl

Feb 21, 2025

Anthony “Tony” Hiebl, 90, Wausau, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, February 21, 2025 at his home, under the care of Interim Hospice.

He was born December 9, 1934 in the town of Johnson, son of the late George Jr. and Anna (Krupka) Hiebl.  On October 17, 1980, he married Marlene Duranceau at Rib...

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