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.

Sharon J. (Boehm)  Knoeck

Sharon J. (Boehm) Knoeck

Jun 15, 2022

Sharon J. Knoeck, 74, Marathon died Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born February 2, 1948, in Wausau, daughter of the late Roger and Marie (Rader) Boehm.  On May 15, 1971, she married Ivan Knoeck at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Marathon.  He survives.

In her earlier years, Sharon worked at Marathon...

Paul A. Falkowski

Paul A. Falkowski

Jun 13, 2022

Paul A. Falkowski, 89, Wausau passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born August 22, 1932, in the town of Easton, son of the late Alex and Harriet (Obremski) Falkowski. On February 19, 1952, he married the love of his life, Loretta Baranowski, at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau.  She preceded...

Florence A. (Johnston)  Niskanen

Florence A. (Johnston) Niskanen

Jun 9, 2022

Florence A. “Torry” Niskanen, 93, Athens, died Thursday June 9, 2022, at the Colonial Center, Colby.

She was born June 9, 1929, in Watertown, Minnesota, daughter of the late Donley A. and Nannie (Moline) Johnston. On August 15, 1958, she married William Oliver Niskanen at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, St. Paul, Minnesota. He preceded her in death...

Beverly A. (Schultz)  Miller

Beverly A. (Schultz) Miller

Jun 9, 2022

Beverly A. Miller, 72, Wausau, died unexpectedly, Thursday June 9, 2022, at her home.

She was born January 15, 1950, daughter of the late Lawrence and Ruth (Dallman) Schultz. On February 15, 1969, she married David R. Miller at St. John Lutheran Church ELCA, town of Wein. He preceded her in death April 15, 2016.

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Hannah (Evans)  Corbin

Hannah (Evans) Corbin

Jun 7, 2022

Hannah Evans Corbin, age 97, of Wausau, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.

Hannah was born October 7th, 1924 in Gorseinon, Wales, UK to William J. and Edith P. (Miles) Evans.  The eighth of eleven children, Hannah emigrated to Gary, Indiana where she grew up with her brothers and sisters.  Hannah married...

Mardell G. (Stodola)  Brunette

Mardell G. (Stodola) Brunette

Jun 7, 2022

Mardell G. Brunette, 96, Wausau, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Mountain Terrace, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She was born May 14, 1926 in Haugen, WI, daughter of the late Adolph and Caroline (Posta) Stodola.  On November 21, 1946, she married Harold Brunette in...

Daniel M. Reilly

Daniel M. Reilly

Jun 6, 2022

Daniel M. Reilly, 64, died Monday, June 6, 2022 at his home.

He was born December 23, 1957 in Ripon, son of the late James and Elaine (Kuehn) Reilly.  On April 12, 2005 he married Julie Flynn in Maui.

Dan enjoyed being outdoors, bike riding, taking walks and spent a lot of time with his...

Richard "Dick" Boers

Richard "Dick" Boers

Jun 6, 2022

Richard “Dick” Boers, 72, died Monday, June 6, 2022 peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with family at his side.

He was born April 19, 1950 in Antigo, son of the late Lawrence and Dorothy (Ferdon) Boers.  On May 20, 1972 he married Joanie Boers in Antigo.  She preceded him in death.

Survivors include children, Scott...

Douglas N. Krueger

Douglas N. Krueger

Jun 5, 2022

Douglas N. Krueger, 97, passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.

He was born April 27, 1925, in Wausau, Wisconsin, son of the late Edward and Josephine (Kmen) Krueger.  On September 24, 1949, Doug married Jane “Janie” Shepanik, the love of his life, at St. Mary Catholic Church,...

Eileen A. (Wolfgram)  Franke

Eileen A. (Wolfgram) Franke

Jun 2, 2022

Eileen A. Franke, 91, Marathon, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She was born September 21, 1930, daughter of the late Herbert and Edna (Andreas) Wolfgram.  On October 16, 1948 she married Gilbert Franke at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. ...

Norlan S. Kowalski

Norlan S. Kowalski

Jun 2, 2022

Norlan S. Kowalski, 84, passed away peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on June 2, 2022. He was surrounded by family.

He was born on July 28, 1937, to Gust and Martha (Koskey) Kowalski on the family homestead in Mosinee, WI. He spent his entire life living there even though many changes took place throughout these past 84...

John Nicholas Hynes

John Nicholas Hynes

May 27, 2022

John Nicholas Hynes, 62, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

John was born April 7, 1960, son of the late Joseph Edward and Mary Jane Hynes in Algona, Iowa. John grew up on the family farm in Owen Withee, WI. He graduated from...

Fred E. Engel

Fred E. Engel

May 27, 2022

Fred E. Engel, 75, Athens passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, May 27, 2022, at his home while under the care of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care.

He was born December 6, 1946, in Elgin, IL son of the late Clarence and Velda (Pease) Engel.  On November 4, 1967, he married Cheryl Stadler...

Joann M. (Mirek)  Bychinski

Joann M. (Mirek) Bychinski

May 25, 2022

JoAnn M. Bychinski, 86, found her peace with the Lord on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.

She was born April 1, 1936 in Wausau, daughter of the late Stanley and Irene (Wendorf) Mirek.  On October 20, 1956 she married James “Jim” Bychinski, the love of her life and devoted husband for 65...

Lorraine E. (Rauen)  Doering

Lorraine E. (Rauen) Doering

May 24, 2022

Lorraine E. Doering, 96, Wausau passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.

She was born March 15, 1926, in Poniatowski, daughter of the late John and Caroline (Braun) Rauen.  On May 26, 1945, she married Willard Doering at Holy Family...

Richard J. Jesse

Richard J. Jesse

May 21, 2022

Richard J. Jesse, 91 Wausau passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau.

He was born March 8, 1931, in Wausau, son of the late Eric and Elizabeth (Nikolai) Jesse, Sr.  On June 19, 1954, he married Patricia Wendt at St. Mary...

Janice L. Peterson

Janice L. Peterson

May 20, 2022

Janice L. Peterson, 82, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.

She was born April 1, 1940 in Fairchild, daughter of the late George and (Celia Smith) Gorkowski.  On February 17, 1961 she married Leonard Peterson in Mainz, Germany.  He preceded her in death on July 13, 2015.

Janice was involved...

Ralph J. Wozniak

Ralph J. Wozniak

May 16, 2022

Ralph James Wozniak, 85, of Athens, WI, passed away on May 16, 2022 at Our Way Assisted Living in Merrill, Wisconsin from natural causes.  Ralph was born on December 5, 1936 to Theodore and Marie Wozniak in Athens, WI.  Ralph was a graduate of Athens High School and worked, after high school, worked as a pinsetter at the Athens...

Michael John Marx

Michael John Marx

May 15, 2022

Michael John Marx, 58, devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed unexpectedly into eternal life on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield, from organ failure due to an aortic dissection.

Michael was born September 12, 1963, to the late Alfred Marx and Barbara (Scheel) Marx, Ringle. Michael married the love of his life,...

Jerry Mac Madison

Jerry Mac Madison

May 15, 2022

Jerry Mac Madison, passed away in Wausau, Wisconsin on Sunday, May 15, 2022.

He is survived by his wife, Nelda (Seer) Madison; sons, Mark (Heidi Arnao) Madison and Elliott (Elena) Madison; twin sister, Janet Miller; brothers-in-law, Jim Miller and Don Stahl; grandchildren, Madeline, Andre and Theodore Madison; nieces, Kerry Miller and Candy McHugh; and nephew, Darrin Stahl....

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