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.
Jon R. Musser
Jul 7, 2022
Jon R. Musser, 82, Wausau passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home.
He was born April 18, 1940, in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania, son of the late Arthur and Sara (Kilgore) Musser. On December 31, 1965, he married Patsea Arndt in California. She preceded him...
James Anthony Sopata
Jul 7, 2022
James Anthony Sopata, 86, Rib Mountain, died Thursday July 7, 2022, at the Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born June 14, 1936, in Blue Island, Illinois, son of the late Anthony and Bernice (Zajac) Sopata. He attended a Catholic school in Illinois prior to his family moving to Deerbrook, Wisconsin where he transitioned to a one room...
Bradley Gene Utegaard
Jul 6, 2022
Bradley Gene Utegaard, 27, died unexpectedly July 6, 2022, while hiking in New Mexico.
He was born November 15, 1994, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, son of Lisa Graf and James Utegaard.
Brad graduated from Wausau West High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He worked in the IT field. During his high school years,...
Mary Isabel (Landon) Sullivan
Jul 5, 2022
Mary Isabel (Landon) Sullivan, 105, died July 5, 2022, at Renaissance Assisted Living, Weston, Wis, under the hospice care of Interim HealthCare of Wausau. She was a long-time resident of Montreal, Wis. Mary and her twin sister, Sarah Janet Landon, were born Nov. 25, 1916, in Wausau, Wis., the daughters of John Stewart Landon and Mary Isabel (McInnis) Landon....
Leroy Kienbaum
Jul 5, 2022
LeRoy Kienbaum, 83, died with his loving brother Richard and loving sister Jeanette by his side on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Cedar Ridge Assisted Living, Mosinee.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. Rev. Joseph Nakwah will preside. Burial will be in the...
Carol M. (Hebert) Engman
Jul 4, 2022
Carol M. Engman, 75, Wausau passed away Monday, July 4, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born October 6, 1946, in Unity, daughter of the late Leo and Hazel (Tibbitts) Hebert. On October 16, 1965, she married David Engman at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on November 26, 2005.
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Bernard "Ben" George Breitenbach
Jul 4, 2022
Bernard “Ben” Breitenbach, 84, Rothschild, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, July 4, 2022 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
Ben was born on July 13, 1937, the son of Bernard and Mary Breitenbach. Ben is a graduate of Merrill High School, class of 1956. After graduation, Ben enlisted in the United States Marine Corps....
Lillian M. Bauman
Jul 4, 2022
Lillian was born on June 18, 1927 in Colby, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Walter and Edith (Smart) Wurthmann.
As a child she attended the Rusk School in Town of Frankfort. She then graduated from Colby High School in 1945. Lillian attended and graduated from Stevens Point Teachers College with a Rural Teachers Certificate in 1947. She...
Gale R. Verpoorten
Jun 30, 2022
ATHENS - Gale R Verpoorten 74, of Athens WI passed away at her home on June 30th, 2022.
She was born A New Years Baby on January 1st, 1948 to Herman and Vicki Kramm in Athens WI. She married her love of her life Orville Verpoorten on Oct 24th 1964. They celebrated 54 years of marriage before...
Larry J. Perrodin
Jun 28, 2022
Larry J. Perrodin, 82, Athens passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau
He was born in the Town of Goodrich October 7, 1939, son of the late Joseph and Lucille (Boxrucker) Perrodin. On March 25, 2000, he married Mary (Gotz) Eckes. She preceded him in death on July 10, 2011.
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John A. Nowicki
Jun 27, 2022
John A. Nowicki, 88, Athens passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born December 7, 1933, in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Anton and Agnes (Witucki) Nowicki. On October 25, 1958, he married Rosemarie Rausch at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She survives.
John and Rosemarie...
Marie L. (Kofler) Lindwall
Jun 26, 2022
Marie Lucille (Kofler) Lindwall, 72, Wausau peacefully passed away on June 26, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center Weston.
She was born on January 4, 1950, in Medford to Leonard and Emily (Surek) Kofler. She was raised on the family farm in Rib Lake with her two brothers and sister. She attended Rib Lake schools graduating from Rib...
Dorothy V. (Ollendick) Salber
Jun 26, 2022
Dorothy V. Salber, Marathon passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 26, 2022, surrounded by her family.
She was born October 16, 1932, in Elgin, Nebraska, daughter of the late Bernard and Elizabeth (Baechler) Ollendick. On August 25, 1954, she married Joseph G. Salber in Nebraska. He preceded her in death on October 27, 2003.
For...
Jerome D. Johnson
Jun 24, 2022
Jerome (Jerry) Douglas Johnson of Hadley, MN, passed away, peacefully, on June 24, 2022, at the age of 83. Jerry was armed with an easy-going charm & a sense of wit. He had a love of sports, especially Baseball, Golf & Fishing.
Jerry is preceded in death by his Wife, Lois Engel; Mother, Mary Helmke; Father, Douglas...
Lillian (Skrzypcak) Burish
Jun 21, 2022
Lillian Burish, age 83, formerly of Marathon, Wisconsin passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center – Weston Hospital.
Lillian was born September 14, 1938 in the Town of Cassel to Martin and Helen (Rodman) Skrzypcak. She was the fifth of six children. She married James Burish...
John A. Kupsky
Jun 20, 2022
John A. Kupsky, 85, went to his eternal home on Monday, June 20, 2022.
He was the second of three sons and one daughter born to Adolph and Cecelia (Marquardt) Kupsky in Shawano on April 25, 1937. He attended St. James Lutheran Elementary School in Shawano and Shawano High School, graduating in 1955. Then he attended Concordia...
Annette R. Ruether
Jun 18, 2022
Annette R. Ruether, 98, Wausau, died Saturday, June 18, 2022 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Benedictine, Wausau.
She was born June 2, 1924 in Wausau, daughter of the late Charles and Martha Darin.
Survivors include her son, James Ruether; grandchildren, Jennifer Ruether (Adam) and Kevin Ruether.
Besides...
Gerald "Jerry" Lee Werner
Jun 18, 2022
Gerald “Jerry” Lee Werner, 78, Town of Wien died Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born on August 17, 1943, to the late Frederick and Hertha (Hoernke) Werner.
Jerry was a graduate of Strupp School, Edgar High School and North Central Technical College. He was a lifelong resident of the Town...
Carol Jean (Wiensch) Bliss
Jun 17, 2022
Carol J. Bliss, 84, Wausau, died peacefully on Friday, June 17, 2022 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
She was born January 17, 1938 in Wausau, daughter of the late David and Anna (Raasch) Wiensch. She married Gordan Bliss. He preceded her in death.
Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed playing Yahtzee, puzzles, playing cards, embroidery...
John Paul Kowalski
Jun 15, 2022
John P. Kowalski, 58, Rib Mountain, WI, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center – Weston Hospital, of complications after a heart surgery due to his decade long struggle with multiple blood diseases.
Born April 1, 1964 in Appleton, WI John was the son of Daniel...
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