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.
Susan J. (Muzynoski) Dehnke
Jan 5, 2022
Susan J. Dehnke, 68, Wausau, died Wednesday January 5, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born August 18, 1953 in Wausau, daughter of Joseph Muzynoski, Ringle, and the late Lucille “Lucy” (Mijal) Muzynoski.
Susan had been employed in the health care field for most of her working career. She grew up on a farm...
Carol M. (Ollhoff) Uekert
Jan 4, 2022
Carol M. Uekert, 83, Marathon passed away peacefully, while under the care of Compassus Hospice on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.
She was born April 28, 1938, in Merrill, daughter of the late Reuben and Ruth (Hartwig) Ollhoff. On September 27, 1958, she married Donald J. Uekert at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. ...
John "Jack" A. Cline
Jan 2, 2022
John “Jack” A. Cline Jr., Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at his home.
He was born June 6, 1948 in Milwaukee, son of the late John A. and Naomi (Hakemeier) Cline.
Jack was a 1966 graduate for Newman Catholic High School and furthered his education, graduating from U-W Madison. He was...
Wayne Herman Kuss
2022
Wayne H Kuss May 31, 1940 – March 29, 2022
Wayne H Kuss passed away peacefully with his wife Mary Sue by his side at Aspirus Hospice House on Tuesday March 29, 2022.
Wayne was born in River Falls, WI. Wayne is a graduate of UW River Falls where he received a B.S. Economics. Wayne...
Wilma "Willie" Eleanor (Levandoski) Witter
2022
Wilma "Willie" Witter 94, passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 2, 2022. We were so fortunate to have a wonderful mom, grandma, and great grandma for so long. Matriarch to children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, she set a high standard for home and family. Her capability, energy, subtle wit and non-complaining spirit are examples we...
Fumie M. Purdy
Dec 31, 2021
Fumie M. Purdy, 90, Wausau, died Friday December 31, 2021, at home under the care of her family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born October 22, 1931, in Nagasaki, Japan. After relocating to the United States, she married Kennan Purdy Jr., they later divorced. Fumie had been employed with Whitmore Floral and later...
Dorothy Brooks
Dec 30, 2021
Dorothy E. Brooks, 97, died Thursday, December 30, 2021 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston.
She was born October 1, 1924 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Raymond and Helen (Gibble) Dennis. On July 7, 1947 she married Joseph Brooks at St. Thomas Catholic Church,...
James Jay Durkee
Dec 29, 2021
James Jay Durkee Sr., 75, Edgar was called home unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at his home with his family by his side.
He was born May 2, 1946, in Wausau, son of the late Don Durkee and Blanche (Douville) Sandoval.
James was a devoted husband and father. He loved his wife Ethel (Stange)...
Donald "Don" W. Wenzel
Dec 26, 2021
Donald “Don” Walter Wenzel, entered peacefully into eternal life on Sunday, December 26, 2021 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Pride TLC, Weston.
He was born in Wausau on June 1, 1933, to the late Walter and Alma (Krueger) Wenzel.
Don married Marie Pyan at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, Wausau,...
Rita A. Bonin
Dec 25, 2021
Rita A. Bonin, 87, Edgar, was called to her eternal life on Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.
She was born April 23, 1934, in Schnappsville, daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Matysik) Bonin.
In her younger years Rita worked at the family business, Bonin Locker Plant till...
Jennifer "Jennie" L. (Franz) Weiler
Dec 25, 2021
Jennifer “Jennie” L. Weiler, 41, Dorchester passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield.
She was born August 7, 1980, in Wausau, daughter of Robert and Kathleen (Passehl) Franz. On October 13, 2012, she married Troy “T.J.” Weiler at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He survives.
Jennie was a caregiver at numerous...
Catherine "Cathy" L. Luhtala
Dec 24, 2021
Catherine "Cathy" L. Luhtala, 58, Rothschild, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 at Froedtert Center For Advanced Care, Milwaukee after an almost 2 year battle with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
She was born September 11, 1963 in Wausau, daughter of Harry C. Spanton III and LuAnn (Opper) Spanton. On August 12, 1995, she married Michael J. Luhtala in Wausau. ...
Richard H. Treu
Dec 24, 2021
Richard H. Treu, 81, Wausau, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021, at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.
He was born November 29, 1940, in Wausau, son of the late Clarence and Irene (Grade) Treu. On June 1, 1963, he married Carol Koziel at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives.
Richard graduated from Wausau East High...
Patrick Heckert
Dec 22, 2021
Patrick Heckert, 78, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Cedar Ridge Elder Services, Mosinee.
He was born August 2, 1943 in Antigo, son of the late Haelett and Mable (Theilman) Heckert.
Patrick served his country in the United States Air Force.
Survivors include his children, Brad (Theresa) Heckert, Kevin Heckert and Annette (Marshall)...
Gladys H. (Sams) Landowski
Dec 22, 2021
Gladys H. Landowski, 90, Hatley, died Wednesday December 22, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born November 27, 1931, in Chicago, daughter of the late Kline and Lucille (Walkowski) Sams. On September 10, 1955, she married Arthur Landowski at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Milwaukee. He survives.
Prior to her retirement, Gladys had been a...
Jeffrey A. Gruetzmacher
Dec 21, 2021
Jeffrey A. Gruetzmacher, 55, Wausau, died Tuesday December 21, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born September 5, 1966, in Milwaukee, son of Daniel and Susan (Zastrow) Gruetzmacher. On June 30, 1990, he married Colleen Schneck in Wausau. She survives.
After high school, Jeff had been employed at Apogee Enterprises then worked for several...
Suzanne E Holubiw
Dec 20, 2021
Suzanne E. Holubiw, 44, of Wausau, Wisconsin was blessed with the opportunity to have fought her way through these last couple of months, alongside her family and friends, and was safely delivered by her three children and her brother, Adriana, Juliana, Isaac, and Ryan into the hands of God on Monday, December 20, 2021, at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield....
Robert E. Eckardt
Dec 18, 2021
In a humble farmhouse in Birnamwood on Saturday, October 15th, 1938, Robert (Bob) Edward Eckardt was born to Caroline (Ecker) and Anton Eckardt. He was the third child followed by two brothers who passed away at birth. His childhood was filled with hunting chipmunks, digging worms to catch fish and at one point drank too much “grape juice” which...
Gordon Albert Jaworski
Dec 17, 2021
Gordon A. Jaworski, 80, town of Berlin, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born October 29, 1941 in Milwaukee, son of the late Michael and Martha (Paskett) Jaworski. On June 4, 1960, he was united in marriage to Sharon Hermann in Milwaukee. She preceded him in death on January 7,...
Gary O. Tessmer
Dec 13, 2021
Gary O. Tessmer, age 77, passed away peacefully at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services with his wife and daughters by his side.
He was born December 14, 1943 in Wausau, son of the late Marcella Tessmer. On August 1, 1964 he married Susan “Sue” White at St. Paul United Church...
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