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.
Cheryl A. (Dennison) Moeller
Jan 23, 2022
Cheryl A. Moeller, 64, Wausau passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at her home.
She was born February 7, 1957, in Wausau, daughter of the late Gordon and Evelyn (Koeller) Dennison. On May 8, 1982, she married Norman Moeller in Wausau. He survives.
Cheryl worked at 29 Super Foods and Menards but for more...
Kathleen P. Bloemers
Jan 23, 2022
Kathleen P. Bloemers, 81, passed away January 23, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.
She was born January 15, 1941 in Milwaukee to the late Nathan and Rose (Olson) Pereles. On August 15, 1964 she married Roger Bloemers in Milwaukee.
Kathleen was a homemaker who also worked as a telephone secretary for the Telephone Answering...
Lois A. (Moegenburg) Vande Boom
Jan 22, 2022
Lois A. Vande Boom, 90, of Rib Mountain passed away peacefully at home , surrounded by her loving family.
Lois was born July 9, 1931, in Port Washington, daughter of the late Werner and Helen (Moths) Moegenburg. On May 24, 1952, she married the love of her life, Roy Vande Boom, at Immaculate Conception Church in Saukville. ...
Lorraine J. (Vercimak) Litzer
Jan 19, 2022
Lorraine Litzer passed away at age 92 in her home under the loving care of her family in Schofield on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.
Lorraine was born in Plover, WI on July 2, 1929, to the late John and Melva (Cater) Vercimak. Lorraine was the first of two children. Her brother, John (Kathy) Vercimak of Schofield survives. ...
Roger W. Sydow
Jan 17, 2022
June 14, 1948-January 17,2022
Roger Sydow 73, of Wausau, passed away at home Monday after a brief hospitalization due to heart failure.
He is survived by his loving wife Jean, siblings; Sally Sarlot, Diana Nickel, Lynda Emmons, Jim (Pam) Sydow, Mary (Ken) Fisher and Mike (Lynne) Sydow, in -laws; Marcia Pospychalla (Jeff Holzem), Joan Grubbs,...
Thomas "Tom" James Babl
Jan 16, 2022
Thomas “Tom” James Babl, 76, Ringle passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born August 23, 1945, in Milwaukee, son of the late Joseph and Florence (Washburn) Babl. On April 19, 1969, he married Bonnie Lewandowski in Round Lake, IL. She survives.
Prior to Tom’s retirement he was a...
Jewell H.E. Birkholz
Jan 14, 2022
Jewell H. E. Birkholz, 95, Wausau, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Wausau Manor, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born December 10, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late Emil and Margaret (Deckerdt) Laabs. On June 7, 1945, she married John Birkholz in Wausau. He preceded her in...
Deloris A. Dumdey
Jan 14, 2022
Deloris A. Dumdey, 97, died Friday, January 14, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born October 30, 1924 in Wausau, daughter of the late Vincent and Louise (Machyniak) Slaminski. On September 9, 1944 she married Robert W. Dumdey Sr. in Wausau and he preceded her in death on March 13, 1986.
Funeral services will...
William M. Copa
Jan 13, 2022
William “Bill” Marvin Copa, age 81 died on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at his home in Weston with his devoted wife Ellen and family by his side.
Bill was born on May 27, 1940, in Little Falls, MN to Aloysius and Helen (Wielinski) Copa. On July 3, 1965, he married Ellen Louise Dahm in Fargo, ND; together...
Mary E. Gass
Jan 12, 2022
Mary (DeMars) Gass, 89, passed away peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She lived her final days the same way she lived every day of her life with appreciation, deep faith, unconditional love, bountiful affection, and a constant, warm cheerfulness.
Mary Eloyce DeMars was born to Chester and Freda DeMars on May 14th,...
Marie Wenzel
Jan 11, 2022
Marie Wenzel entered peacefully into eternal life on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Pride TLC, Weston.
Marie Catherine Pyan was born August 16, 1936 in the town of Emmet to the late Edwin and Gertrude (Oelke) Pyan.
Marie married Donald “Don” Wenzel at St. Stephen’s...
Donna Mae Cleveland
Jan 9, 2022
Donna Mae Cleveland, 75, died Sunday, January 9, 2022 at her home.
She was born October 29, 1946 in Wausau, daughter of the late Walter and Lyda (Woodbeck) Wetzel. On July 1, 1972 she married Dale Cleveland at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on May 20, 2011.
Donna worked as...
Kaye E. Reetz
Jan 9, 2022
Kaye Ellen Reetz, 56, Wausau, died unexpectedly on January 9, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born October 6, 1965 in Wausau, the first child of Warren and Carol (Laabs) Reetz.
She attended Wausau Public Schools and competed in Special Olympics from a young age until her death. She was proud to work for...
Charlene "Mama" F. (Ress) Zychowicz
Jan 8, 2022
Charlene "Mama" F. Zychowicz, 83, Poniatowski passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born August 25, 1938, in Marshfield, daughter of the late Henry and Viola (Hamus) Ress Sr. On August 31, 1973, she married Anthony Zychowicz in Waukegan, IL. He preceded her in death on January 25, 2004.
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Adeline M. (Rausch) Gauerke
Jan 8, 2022
Adeline M. Gauerke, 91, Athens passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022.
She was born January 27, 1930, in the town of Halsey, daughter of the late Nicholas and Mathilda (Luedtke) Rausch. On September 2, 1950, she married Enos Gauerke in Athens. He preceded her in death on April 24, 1997.
For many years Adeline...
Consuelo Maldonado Rodriguez
Jan 8, 2022
Consuelo Maldonado Rodriguez, 32, Wausau, died Saturday January 8, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born June 28, 1989, in Guatemala, daughter of Clark and Cynthia (Zdroik) Guenther.
Consuelo had currently been employed at Merrill Iron and Steel Corporation as an administrative assistant. Prior employment was with the Village of Dorchester as a Police...
Youa K. (Khang) Chang
Jan 7, 2022
Youa Khang Chang, 86, passed away on January 7, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Youa was born in Punong, Laos on October 8th, 1935. She was born to the late Vang Yee Khang and Vue Yang and had four siblings. In her first marriage, Youa had one son. When she later married Say Kao Chang she was...
James G. Best
Jan 7, 2022
James G. Best, 91, town of Knowlton, passed away Friday, January 7th, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born November 29, 1930, in Mellen, son of the late Walter and Geraldine (Valeske) Best. On November 16, 1963, he was united in marriage to Mary Kay Lantz in Minneapolis, MN. She survives.
Jim proudly served...
Lyle J. Koppa Sr.
Jan 7, 2022
Lyle John Koppa Sr., 88, Wausau, died Friday January 7, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Born November 18, 1933, in Mosinee. The youngest of ten children to parents the late William and Anna (Vach) Koppa. A 1952 graduate of Mosinee HS he spoke fondly of attending a one room schoolhouse until 8th grade. He met his wife...
Edna B. (Ellenbecker) Powers
Jan 7, 2022
Edna B. Powers, 95, Wausau, died Friday January 7, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
She was born September 7, 1926 in Athens, daughter of the late Alex Sr. and Mary (Vesely) Ellenbecker. On April 22, 1950 she married Richard “Dick” Powers at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death...
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