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.
Germaine A. Reif
Aug 17, 2023
Germaine A. Reif, 95, Wausau, formerly of Antigo, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Benedictine Living Community, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born June 23, 1928 in Antigo, daughter of the late George and Mildred (Holup) Schwentner. On July 7, 1964, she married William Reif in Pine...
Andrew "Andy" T. Lotter
Aug 14, 2023
Andrew “Andy” Lotter Jr., 73, Athens, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, August 14, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born November 3, 1949 to Andrew and Elizabeth (Weiler) Lotter. Andy was the sixth of seven children. He attended grade school at St. Anthony Catholic School and graduated from Athens High School in...
John P. Wolters
Aug 13, 2023
John P. Wolters, 85, died peacefully Sunday, August 13, 2023 while in the care of family and Comfort Care at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born November 8, 1937 in Appleton, son of the late Floyd and Helen (Crabb) Wolters. John grew up in Appleton and graduated from Appleton Senior High School. He served as a US...
Allen A. Masanz
Aug 12, 2023
Allen A. Masanz, 76, Milton, formerly of Marathon passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Oak Park Place Nursing Home, Janesville.
He was born November 28, 1946 in Marshfield, son of the late Jospeh and Ethel (Kamenick) Masanz. On October 2, 1971 he married Judith Bergs at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She preceded him in...
Roseann M. Huebsch
Aug 11, 2023
Roseann M. Huebsch, 66, Wausau, died Friday, August 11, 2023, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice services.
She was born November 8, 1956, in Wausau, daughter of the late Irvin and Helen (Mohr) Huebsch.
For 19 years Roseann worked as a certified escort driver for B&K Trucking. She enjoyed reading, photography, putting...
Joan E. Speers
Aug 9, 2023
Joan E Speers, age 84, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Born in Ashland, WI on December 8,1938, Joan spent her early childhood in Park Falls, WI until her family relocated to Athens, WI in 1946. Joan married Gilbert Speers on April 27,1963. They lived in the Minneapolis area and settled in Robbinsdale, MN where Joan remained...
Donald W. Bergbower
Aug 9, 2023
Donald W. Bergbower, 56, Wausau, formerly of Deerbrook, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at his home while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born March 28, 1967, in Illinois, son of the late Ricky and LaGean (Clough) Bergbower. On February 22, 1996, he married Heidi Lang in St....
Howard D. Opal
Aug 7, 2023
Monday, August 7, 2023, Howard D. Opal, loving devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away at the age of 84.
He was born November 27, 1938 in Waukegan, Illinois, son of the late Arthur and Alma (Kramer) Opal. On September 29, 1962 he married Virginia VerHagen in Waukegan, Illinois. He served in the United States...
Norma E. (Beilke) Miller
Aug 6, 2023
Norma E. Miller, 92, Minocqua, formerly of Marathon, died Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Traditions Assisted Living, Thorp, under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.
She was born May 31, 1931 in the town of Stettin, daughter of the late Alfred and Alma (Buttke) Beilke. On July 22, 1950, she married Roland Miller at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran...
Alicia R. Underwood
Aug 4, 2023
Alicia Renee (Carr) Underwood, gone too soon, passed with family by her side, August 4, 2023, at the age of 43.
Born in Wausau, WI, on March 13, 1980, Alicia grew up in Marathon City, surrounded by her devoted parents, Gary and Renee, her sisters, Dana and Gina, and their dog, Rascal. Alicia always demonstrated kindness, caring...
Scott S. Baker
Aug 2, 2023
Scott S. Baker, 60, died Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born June 26, 1963 in Duluth, Minnesota, son of the late Richard Baker and Sharon (Presnall) Bonacci. On July 6, 1985 he married his high school sweetheart, Anita Frank, in Duluth.
Scott worked as a police officer in Spring Lake...
Theresa Rose (Lyden) Miles
Aug 1, 2023
Theresa (“Myrt”) R. Miles passed away on Monday, August 1, 2023, after a courageous nine-year battle with cancer. Born July 25, 1948, in Urbana, Ohio, she graduated from Kent State University with a BA in Elementary Education and from the University of Cincinnati with a MA in Elementary Education. She started teaching in Wilmington, OH, moving to Wausau in...
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...
