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.
Cathy M. Bandock
Jun 9, 2023
Cathy Bandock, 68, of Wausau, went to her heavenly home on Friday, June 9, 2023.
Cathy Mae Bandock was born on December 6, 1954 in Wausau to the late Raymond and Lucille (Krueger) Brueggeman. She was a part of the graduating class of 1973 at Athens High School. On August 9, 1980 Cathy married the love of...
Virginia "Pete" M. Siewert
Jun 6, 2023
Virginia “Pete” M. Siewert, 93, of Wausau, died Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Oak Park Senior Living, Stillwater, Minnesota.
She was born June 29, 1929 in Wausau, daughter of the late Wallace and Martha (Pepowski) Petrowski. On September 17, 1949 she married Leslie “Les” Siewert at the Church of Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau.
Pete...
Attilia "Tillie" M. Rosensprung
Jun 3, 2023
Attilia “Tillie” Rosensprung, 93, of Marathon, died on Saturday, June 3, 2023, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
Tillie had a long career as a medical technologist. She married Charles Rosensprung in 1954 and he preceded her in death in 2002.
Survivors include her daughter, Mary Rosensprung; sister, Gloria Langley (Pearland,...
Sarah Jo (Heier) Mucha
Jun 2, 2023
Sarah Jo Mucha, age 47 of Edgar WI, died peacefully at her home on Friday, June 2, 2023 with family at her side. After a courageous three year battle with cancer, she is at rest now in the arms of Jesus.
Sarah Jo Heier was born June 10, 1975 to John and Teresa (Ellenbecker) Heier of Athens....
Sylvester C. Lipinski
Jun 1, 2023
Sylvester C. Lipinski, 85, died Thursday, June 1, 2023.
He was born May 9, 1938 to Sylvester and Goldie (Ziegle) Lipinski. In 1962 he married Marilyn Krueger in Edgar.
They were blessed with three children, son, Kim Lipinski; daughter, Connie Lipinski (Tiffany) and son, Keith Lipinski; son-in-law, Jim Tiffany; daughter-in-law, Dawn Lipinski (Moen); six grandsons,...
Eldred Fred Nehrbass
May 31, 2023
Eldred F. Nehrbass, 89, Athens, died Wednesday, May 31, 2023, under the care of Interim Hospice at Athenian Living, Athens.
He was born July 1, 1933 in the town of Halsey, son of the late Fred and Helen (Thurman) Nehrbass. On July 25, 1953 he married Mavis Henrichs at Salem Lutheran Church, town of Hamburg. Together, they...
Wilbur Ervin Otto
May 30, 2023
We had our father longer than most, but he still seems gone too soon.
Wilbur Ervin Otto, 95, Town of Rib Falls, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at home after a brief illness.
Wilbur was born May 18, 1928 in Wausau, WI, son of Hugo Otto and Devina (Fenhouse) Otto. He graduated from...
Karren L. Seliger
May 29, 2023
Karren L. Seliger, 89, Wausau, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under hospice care.
She was born December 14, 1933, in Wausau, daughter of the late Laurence and Gertrude (Baumann) Holzem. She graduated high school in Wausau in 1952. On July 6, 1953 Karren married Mark, he preceded her in death on...
Henrietta T. (Heier) Klumpyan
May 27, 2023
Henrietta “Honey” T. Klumpyan, 92, Wausau passed away peacefully while under the care of ProMedica Hospice at her home on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
She was born August 7, 1930 in Athens, daughter of the late Adolph and Josephine (Rosner) Heier. On June 16, 1951 she married Harvey B. Klumpyan at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. He...
Karen S. Clark
May 26, 2023
Karen S. Clark, 60, Wausau, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully at her home on Friday, May 26, 2023.
She was born on June 11, 1962 to Lucille (Wilke) Jensen and the late Gerald Jensen. Karen was married to Gary Anderson, they had two children together and they later divorced. She then married Donald Clark on June 16,...
Virginia "Gin" Schulz
May 24, 2023
Virginia “Gin” Schulz, 89, died Wednesday, May 24, 2023, under the care of Interim Hospice at Copperleaf Assisted Living of Marathon.
She was born on February 23, 1934, in Schnappsville, daughter of the late Frank and Agnes (Socha) Cichon. On November 30, 1969, she married Charles “Chuck” Schulz. They celebrated 49 years of marriage before he preceded...
Denise F. Bricko
May 20, 2023
Denise Faye Bricko, 63, Kaukauna, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2023 at her home. Sadly, she suffered from heart issues for many years.
Denise was born May 11, 1960 in Wausau, daughter of the late Duane and Ercelle (Zoromski) Bricko. She attended St. Michael Catholic grade school and then graduated from D.C. Everest High School in...
Wanda Frances (Zajackowski) Gajewski
May 20, 2023
Wanda F. Gajewski, 100, Weston, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born March 27, 1923 in the town of Norrie, daughter of the late Andrew and Frances (Wonsikowska) Zajackowski. On August 10, 1946, she married Leon M. Gajewski at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. He preceded her in death on...
Richard "Rick" Weiss
May 20, 2023
Richard (Rick) Weiss was born to eternal life on May 20th, 2023 at the age of 76 years, after suffering with an aggressive throat cancer for several months.
Rick was born in Milwaukee to his parents Audrey and Waldemar Weiss who have preceded him in death. He raised his family with his wife Linda in Hubertus WI...
Emily L. Lewerenz
May 20, 2023
Emily Louise Lewerenz, age 18, of Weston, beloved daughter of Eric and Heidi Lewerenz, died in a tragic car accident on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
Set to graduate high school on May 24th, Emily was unsure of her life's next adventure, but was ready to embrace the unknown with both arms. Emily was a gifted painter and...
George "Dempsy" Robert Boxrucker
May 19, 2023
George “Dempsy” Boxrucker, 92, Athens, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center.
He was born June 30, 1930 in Medford, son of the late Casper and Louise (Peissig) Boxrucker. On May 15, 1954, he married Phyllis M. Mason in Pine City, MN. She preceded him in death on August 29, 2013.
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James "Jim" Joseph Kraimer
May 19, 2023
James “Jim” Kraimer, 79, Wausau, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 at his home, under the care of Promedica Hospice.
Jim was born May 16, 1944 in Wausau, WI to Joseph and Sarah (Imhoff) Kraimer. He married Nancy Ann Miller on June 22, 1963.
Jim was a well-known building contractor in the Wausau Area...
Sheldon C. E. Voigt Jr.
May 14, 2023
Sheldon C. E. Voigt Jr., 73, died peacefully at his home Sunday, May 14, 2023 under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
He was born September 6, 1949 in Merrill, son of the late Sheldon Sr. and Dorothy (Ohlmann) Voigt. On July 25, 1981 he married Karen Hoff at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau.
Sheldon...
David "Dave" R. Edelburg
May 14, 2023
David “Dave” R. Edelburg, 80, Wausau passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Dave was born November 23, 1942 in Wausau, son of the late Roy and Ruth (Schilling) Edelburg. He was the youngest of three children. On June 22, 1963 he married Marlene Rodewald at the former...
Craig A. Knudsen
May 9, 2023
Craig A. Knudsen, 65, died Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at his home.
He was born May 14, 1957, in Audubon, Iowa, son of the late Warren and Betty (Johnson) Knudsen. On October 26, 1985, he married Debra Zietlow at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau.
Above all else, Craig loved spending time with his family. He...
