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.
Oren Hermel
Nov 25, 2022
Oren Hermel, 72, Wausau, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Primrose Memory Care Center, Weston under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born on June 20, 1950 in Mankato, Minnesota to Elmer and Esther (Meyer) Hermel. On August 28, 1971, he married Cindy Bowe at Grace Lutheran Church in Austin,...
Julie Ann (Ahles) Landstrom
Nov 25, 2022
Julie Ann Landstrom, 79, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
She was born June 25, 1943 in Austin, Minnesota, daughter of the late Wilfred and Charlotte (Blagsvedt) Ahles.
Julie worked for TRW in Rushford, Minnesota until her retirement in 2005. Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed dining...
Donald "Don" J. Haas
Nov 24, 2022
Donald “Don” Joseph Haas, 72 of Kronenwetter, went home to be with his Lord on November 24th, 2022, Thanksgiving Day. He passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by the people he loved most, after fighting a very valiant 31-month battle with pancreatic cancer.
Don was born on February 1, 1950, in Medford to the late Frank...
Russell "Russ" J. Schleicher
Nov 23, 2022
Russell “Russ” J. Schleicher, 65, Wausau passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.
He was born March 18, 1957, in Columbus, son of the late Clarence and Victoria (Rake) Schleicher. On June 20, 1981, he married Karen Ahrens in Milwaukee. She survives.
For many years Russ was the owner of the...
Michelle "Shelly" R. Peterson
Nov 22, 2022
Michelle “Shelly” Renee (Lueck) Peterson died at age 55 from stage four pancreatic cancer, she died in her home in Wausau on November 22, 2022, with her daughter Claire by her side.
Michelle, lovingly nicknamed “Shelly” was born July 31, 1967 at Wausau Hospital to parents Gary Lueck and Katherine “Kathy” (Davidoski) Lueck. She grew up off...
Marcella "Sally" Kyle
Nov 22, 2022
Marcella “Sally” Kyle, 83, Wausau, passed away Tuesday November 22, 2022, after a long fight with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
She was born June 10, 1939, in Wausau, daughter of the late Thomas and Gertrude (Kuharski) Searing. On June 10, 1960, she married the love of her life, Wayne R. Kyle in Wausau. He preceded her in death...
Riley R. Brandt
Nov 21, 2022
Riley R. Brandt, 23, Wausau, passed away peacefully at his home with his parents by his side on Monday, November 21, 2022 under the care of Compassus Hospice.
He was born December 21, 1998 in Marshfield, son of Robert and Gloria (Roberts) Brandt.
His first job was with Project Search at Aspirus Wausau Hospital and...
David "Dave" E. Volhard
Nov 19, 2022
David E. Volhard, 64, died Saturday, November 19, 2022 at his home.
He was born January 16, 1958 in Wausau, son of the late Sylvester and Ruth (Seliger) Volhard.
Dave worked hard as a dairy farmer, ginseng grower and truck driver for most of his life. In his younger days he loved to hunt and...
Donald "Don" M. Clark
Nov 17, 2022
Donald “Don” M. Clark, 65, Wausau, died November 17, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born April 30, 1957 in Tigerton, son of RoseMary (Breitenstein) Clark and the late Marvin Clark. On June 16, 2018 he married Karen Anderson in Wausau.
Don retired from Marathon Electric and most recently worked at Fleet Farm. He...
Aaron C. Detert
Nov 16, 2022
Jesus called Aaron “Ernie” C. Detert home on November 16, 2022.
Aaron was the son of the late Paul and Minnie Detert and he was preceded in death by his brother Wayne. Aaron married Carol Cywinski on October 26, 1957 and had 65 happy years together.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Detert, Wausau, his children,...
Mark D. Ort
Nov 13, 2022
Mark D. Ort, Fenwood, rolled on peacefully to highway in the sky at the ripe old age of 70 on November 13, 2022 after a brief illness.
Mark was born October 1, 1952 to Ralph and Grace (Huven) Ort in New London, WI. He later attended schools in Monico and Three Lakes, WI. He graduated from the...
Beverly C. Polley
Nov 13, 2022
Beverly C. Polley, 80, Wausau, died Sunday, November 13, 2022 at her home.
She was born August 18, 1942 in Wausau, daughter of the late Carl and Edith (Aldred) Steppert. On June 2, 1962 she married George Polley at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau.
Bev was a homemaker who had six boys.
Survivors include...
Lois A. (Rybarczyk) Scheibe
Nov 11, 2022
Lois A. Scheibe, 95, Wausau passed away on Friday. November 11, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born December 28, 1926, in Wausau, daughter of the late Adolph and Pauline (Prei) Rybarczyk. On September 18, 1945, she married Russell Scheibe in Wausau. He preceded her in death on June 20, 1977.
Lois was a...
Charles "Charlie" R. Coushman
Nov 9, 2022
Charles “Charlie” R. Coushman, 86, Wausau, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Sylvan Crossings, Wausau under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born March 10, 1936 in Chippewa Falls, son of the late Frank and Gertrude (Gebhardt) Coushman. On August 31, 1957, he married Yvonne...
Harley H. Janssen
Nov 9, 2022
Harley Janssen, 97, Wausau, formerly of Speedway, Indiana, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2022, at Mountain Terrace under the care of Compassus Hospice.
He was born on August 16, 1925, in Chillicothe, IL to John and Caroline (Melz) Janssen.
Harley grew up in the Peoria, IL area and enlisted in the Navy in 1943...
Mark F. Gassner
Nov 6, 2022
Mark F. Gassner, 63, died Sunday, November 6, 2022 at the home Denise Douglas fiancé in Tecumseh, MO.
He was born October 4, 1959 in Wausau, son of Lawrence Gassner and the late Catherine (Altenhofen) Gassner.
After graduating high school, Mark went to Northcental Technical College and obtained his degree in Agricultural Mechanics. He worked...
Jeanette G. (Hendrickson) Peters
Nov 5, 2022
Jeanette G. Peters, 93, Wausau, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Mount View Care Center, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born January 9, 1929 in Wausau, daughter of the late Alfred and Anna (Kolbe) Hendrickson. On June 28, 1947, she married Lawrence Peters, whom...
Minnie H. (Habeck) Jaeger
Nov 4, 2022
Minnie H. Jaeger, 91, Wausau passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022 at Wausau Manor.
She was born on March 28, 1931, at home, on a small farm in Ringle, Wisconsin, to the late August and Hildegarde (Kroening) Habeck. She often reminisced about her childhood on the farm, doing farm chores with her family and taking care...
Sandra F. (Borchardt) Schmidt
Nov 3, 2022
Sandra F. Schmidt, 73, joined her heavenly Father peacefully at home on Thursday, November 3, 2022 under the care of her husband Michael Schmidt, daughter, Shana McCreary, her favorite nurses Bre and Sarah, and so many friends who did so much to help at the house. Along with Theda Care Hospice at her home and Cherry Meadows Hospice. We...
Dale W. Heinz
Oct 30, 2022
Dale W. Heinz, 86, Merrill, died Sunday, October 30, 2022 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home.
He was born September 17, 1936 in Brokaw, son of the late Henry and (Anna Kniess) Heinz. On June 29, 1963 he married Darla Pichelman and she preceded him in death on January 15,...
