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.
Kenneth O'Malley
Oct 6, 2022
Kenneth O’Malley, 93, formerly of Marathon, died Thursday October 6, 2022, at Wisconsin Veterans Home, King, Wisconsin.
He was born June 29, 1929, in Chicago, son of the late James and Marie (Buchberger) O’Malley. On October 9, 1954, he married Kathryn “Katie” Marcell at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death March 18, 2013....
Helen C. (Sobkowiak) Dreyer
Oct 5, 2022
Helen C. Dreyer, 89, formerly of Wausau, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, while under the care of Compassus Hospice at Renaissance Assisted Living, Weston.
She was born May 25, 1933, in Wausau, daughter of the late Claude and Sarah (Sniegoski) Sobkowiak. On February 24, 1962, she married James (Jim) Dreyer in Green Bay....
Amy Lynn Mettlach
Oct 4, 2022
Amy Lynn Mettlach (née Merritt), 58, passed away at home suddenly on October 4, 2022 in Wausau, Wisconsin. She was a beloved mother, sister, teacher, and a friend to many.
Amy was born to John Frederic (Fred) and Laura Jane Merritt in Greensburg, Pennsylvania on October 11, 1963. Her passion for education and teaching were evident at...
Lee D. Reeds
Oct 4, 2022
Lee D. Reeds, 74, Wausau passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at his home.
He was born February 21, 1948, in Waupaca, son of the late Roy and Grace (Hamilton) Reeds. He married Jacci Howland and they later divorced.
Lee worked at Deluxe Disposal and Lloyd Brothers for many years and also was a...
Lillian L. (Mackowey) Harter
Oct 3, 2022
Lillian L. Harter, 96, died Monday, October 3, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born September 23, 1926 in Kronenwetter, daughter of the late William and Emma (Fischer) Mackowey. On May 31, 1954 she married John Harter at St. John Catholic Church, Marshfield.
Lillian was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed...
Thomas "Tom" G. Allman
Sep 30, 2022
Thomas Allman passed away on Friday, Sept 30, 2022, at the age of 59.
Tom was born in Wausau on Nov. 21, 1962 and grew up in the Town of Texas. He was the son of Donald and Elizabeth Allman (Thorn).
Tom graduated from Wausau East High school in 1981. He then served for 2...
Gladys (Kazimierczyk) Brzezinski
Sep 29, 2022
Gladys Brzezinski, 88, Schofield, died Thursday, September 29, 2022 at her home with her son at her side.
She was born August 15, 1934 in Grodno, Poland, daughter of the late Josef and Maria (Wolulik) Kazimierczyk. Gladys arrived in New York City at the age of 16 on February 8, 1951 aboard the ship America, later becoming...
Robin C. Nelson
Sep 25, 2022
Obituary for Robin C. Nelson
Robin was born on August 16, 1959, in San Diego, the second child of Robert E. and Rowena Nelson. She is survived by siblings Rebecca, Robert and Ryan Nelson. She also has 2 nieces and 6 nephews.
Her Family Traveled extensively throughout her early years because her father served for...
Marites "Thess" Chico
Sep 23, 2022
Marites “Thess” Chico, 46, died on September 23, 2022, at Mayo Hospital in Rochester, MN.
Thess was born on February 5, 1976, in Manila, Philippines to Edgardo and Clarita Patolot.
Thess graduated from Centro Escolar University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Immediately after she passed the Philippine Nursing Board Exam,...
Jeffery "Jeff" D. Zilisch
Sep 22, 2022
Jeffery “Jeff” D. Zilisch, 80, Ringle passed away at home with his wife of 57 years by his side, under the care of Compassus Hospice.
He was born on August 27, 1942, in Wausau, the son of the late David and Phyllis (Meilahn) Zilisch. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau. He went to...
Kathleen "Katie" A. Schauer
Sep 21, 2022
Kathleen “Katie” Ann Schauer, age 73, passed away peacefully on September 21st, 2022 at Railway Group Home, Tomahawk, Wisconsin.
Katie was born April 28, 1949 in Wausau, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Albert and Beatrice (Velcheck) Schauer. She lived at home until she was admitted to Northern Wisconsin Colony, Chippewa Falls, in 1955. She was transferred to...
Robert "Bob" J. Curran
Sep 19, 2022
Robert “Bob” J. Curran, Wausau, formerly of Kingsford, Michigan died peacefully at his home on Monday, September 19, 2022, from complications of cancer.
Bob was born on November 7, 1951, in Ishpeming, Mich., son of Lyle and Marjorie Curran. He graduated from Kingsford High School in 1969. After serving his country in the U.S. Army, he earned...
Cecelia (Schmidt) Frank
Sep 18, 2022
Cecelia Frank, 90, Athens, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Abbotsford Health Care Center.
She was born November 6, 1931 in Edgar, WI, daughter of the late Martin and Mary (Halkowitz) Schmidt. On August 17, 1954, she married Carlton “Pat” Frank at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He survives....
Gerald D. Molling
Sep 17, 2022
Gerald D. Molling, 88, died Saturday, September 17, 2022 at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services and his family.
He was born March 1, 1934 in Stanley, son of the late John and Clara (Dittman) Molling. In 1987 he married Kathleen “Kappy” Stetzer in Wausau.
Jerry served his country...
Betty J. (Beilke) Lang
Sep 15, 2022
Betty J. Lang, 92, Wausau, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 15, 2022, at the Hospice House.
She was born February 6, 1930, daughter of the late Walter H. and Flora (Steckling) Beilke. In July 1950, she married Melvin R. Lang at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death in 2012.
Betty met...
Terrance "Terry" Gregory Feltz
Sep 15, 2022
Terrance “Terry” Gregory Feltz, 75, of Wausau, Wisconsin, died Thursday, September 15th, 2022 after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease and ultimately COVID. Terry was born April 11th, 1947 in Stevens Point, WI. After graduating from Pacelli High School in 1965, he went on to UW Stevens Point, earning degrees in Natural Resources and Soil Management. Upon completion of...
Barbara L. Schjoneman
Sep 12, 2022
Barbara L. Schjoneman, 70, died Monday, September 12, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born July 20, 1952 in Sheboygan, daughter of the late Raymond and Edith (Ramaker) Jagerink.
Barbara worked at Compassus Hospice as Bereavement Coordinator and at Aspirus-Howard Young as Chaplain Associate. She provided individual and group bereavement counseling for hospice families,...
James "Jim" W. Hollander
Sep 11, 2022
James “Jim” W. Hollander, 65, Wausau passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born on December 7, 1956, in Wausau son of the late Harold T. Hollander and Dolores (Neidhold) Hollander, Wausau.
For more than 37 years Jim worked as a Psychiatric Technician at North Central Health Care...
Illa Margaret (Holbach) Hiebl
Sep 7, 2022
Illa M. Hiebl, 88, Athens, died Wednesday September 7, 2022, at Colonial Nursing and Rehab, Colby.
She was born August 6, 1934, in Marathon County, daughter of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth (Schreiner) Holbach. She married Raymond Pempek on June 17, 1952, and he preceded her in death on November 25, 1973. On July 15, 1977, she...
Eugene "Geno" G. Weigand
Sep 7, 2022
Eugene “Geno” Weigand, 74, Athens died Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born September 3, 1948, in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late George and Audrey (Luedtke) Weigand. Eugene married Margo Gilles in 1974 and later divorced.
Eugene graduated in 1966 from Athens High School and was a 1968...
