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.
Donald John Litzer
Nov 28, 2021
Donald John Litzer, 89, of the Town of Emmet, Marathon County, Wisconsin, died at his home early on Sunday, November 28, 2021 after a long illness under the care of family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
Don was born on October 15, 1932, west of Kelly in the Town of Weston, Marathon County, on the...
Norbert A. Lang
Nov 28, 2021
Norbert A Lang, 88, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, died Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau. Norbert was born on June 6, 1933 to the late Joseph and Elsie (Dalsky) Lang. He married Frances Michlig on June 14, 1958 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Halder. She joined our Heavenly Father on August...
Perry D. Barthels
Nov 27, 2021
Perry D. Barthels, 90, of Wausau passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 27, 2021.
He was born September 13, 1931, in Wausau, son of the late John and Ella (Hafeman) Barthels. He married Barbara, his wife of 56 years, on April 24, 1965 in a private ceremony at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau.
After graduating from...
Donna R. Grzywacz
Nov 27, 2021
Donna R. Grzywacz, 73, Kronenwetter, was born to eternal life on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at the House of Dove, Marshfield. Her journey was accentuated by family members saying her favorite prayer, The Rosary, with their tears washing away the sorrow and brought a closure to the pain and suffering of Multiple Sclerosis and diabetes which she fought with...
Bruce R. Lambrecht
Nov 26, 2021
Bruce R. Lambrecht, 84, Wausau, died Friday November 26, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born September 10, 1937, in Wausau, son of the late William and Luella (Ahrensdorf) Lambrecht. He married Mary Lou Nowaczyk on August 19, 1997.
Bruce was self-employed as a house painter for most of his working career. After retiring...
Eugene "Gene" Ostrowski
Nov 26, 2021
Gene C. Ostrowski, 73, Wausau, died unexpectedly at home Friday, November 26, 2021.
He was born on January 3, 1948, in Wausau, son of the late Edmund and Mildred (Beck) Ostrowski. He attended Wausau Senior High School, and after graduation he enlisted in the United States Army where he served in the Vietnam War. Following his enlistment,...
Joann Kita
Nov 25, 2021
Joann Barbara (Berns) Kita, 88, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2021. Joann was born February 13, 1933 to the late Elmer and Marjorie (Knutson) Berns.
Joann grew up in Sister Bay and graduated from Gibraltar High School, Fish Creek WI in 1951. She spent a summer working in Chicago before returning to Door County, where she...
Rosemarie Laffin
Nov 24, 2021
Rosemarie “Dottie” Laffin, 95, formerly of Wausau, died Wednesday November 24, 2021, at Rush Copley Medical Center, in Aurora, Illinois.
She was born December 4, 1925, in the town of Hewitt, daughter of the late Steven and Rosalia (Kristal) Palesch. On October 8, 1949, she married Milton Laffin at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her...
Sharon L. Soppe
Nov 24, 2021
Sharon L. Soppe, 81, passed from this life on Wednesday November 24, 2021, at Homme Home, Wittenberg, Wisconsin.
She was born March 12, 1940, in Illinois, daughter of the late Lincoln and Katherine (Staddle) Schubert. Prior to her retirement, Sharon had been employed as a Restaurant Server and loved getting to know her regular customers. Sharon also...
Jodi Lynn Kraft
Nov 24, 2021
Jodi Lynn Kraft, age 52, of Edgar, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born July 20, 1969, the daughter of George and Jean (Mann) Schug. Jodi was a 1987 graduate of Athens High School.
On May 30, 1992, she married Brian...
Florence C. (Bantes) Berens
Nov 23, 2021
Florence Christina Berens, 96, Edgar, died Tuesday, November 23, 2021, with her family by her side.
She was born to Joseph and Mary (Dvorak) Bantes on September 2, 1925, in the town of Frankfort. She married Clarence Berens on October 12, 1949, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Edgar. He preceded her in death in November 1996.
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Major Paul E. Logan
Nov 23, 2021
Major Paul Eugene Logan, age 65, was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on November 23, 2021, in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Paul is survived by his wife Barbara (nee Pettit) of Wausau, WI; his son, Jonathan (Nikki) and grandchildren Eva, Mia, and Finn, of Cecil, WI; and his daughter, Brenna (Vinal), of Indianapolis, IN; and his...
Dolores M. Lonsdorf
Nov 23, 2021
Dolores Margarite Lonsdorf 91, of the Village of Maine, died peacefully, Tuesday, November 23, 2021, with family at her side.
She was born April 11, 1930, in Wausau to Edward and Gertrude (Schneider) Litzer.
She was united in marriage to George J. Lonsdorf in August 1948 and together they operated a Guernsey dairy farm and...
Edith (Wiskowski) Walters
Nov 22, 2021
Edith Walters, resident of Pride TLC, Wausau died November 22, 2021.
She was born on October 14, 1924, in the town of Reid, Marathon County, daughter to Telesfor and Victoria Kulakowski Wiskowski. Her marriage to Frank Walters took place in Hatley on June 5, 1943. Frank died April 9, 1998.
Edith and Frank farmed in...
Mary Louise (Narloch) Erickson
Nov 20, 2021
Mary L. (Narloch) Erickson
On Saturday evening, November 20, 2021, Mary L Erickson, 94, completed her journey in this life and began an everlasting life in the presence of her creator God.
She was born on September 25, 1927 in Wausau, daughter of the late Leon and Mathilda (Levandowski) Narloch. She graduated from Wausau Senior...
Mary Denk
Nov 20, 2021
Goodbyes are not forever, nor are they the end. They simply mean we’ll miss you. Until we meet again…
Mary Denk, Age 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home on Saturday, November 20, 2021 under hospice care after a courageous battle with cancer.
Mary Margaret Viegut was born on September 12,...
Jane L. (Kleinheinz) Cumberland
Nov 20, 2021
Jane L. Cumberland, Wausau, died peacefully on November 20, 2021 Surrounded by members of her loving family. She had just celebrated her 91st birthday.
She was born November 2, 1930 in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Moseler) Kleinheinz. Jane worked as a clerical staff member at the Wausau Paper Mill.
On January...
James J Strachota
Nov 18, 2021
James J. Strachota, 92, Wausau passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.
He was born March 21, 1929, in Wausau, son of the late Oscar and Helen (Schroeder) Strachota. On July 13, 1968, he married Marlene Rosentreter at St. Matthew...
Allen "Al" J Czeck
Nov 17, 2021
Allen “Al” Czeck, 73, Wausau passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, 15 days after his loving wife Kathy passed away.
He was born September 9, 1948, in Wausau, son of the late Leonard and Elaine (Palesh) Czeck. On August 28, 1971, he married Kathy Saeger in Wausau. She preceded him in death on...
Carol L. (White) Brady
Nov 17, 2021
Carol Brady, 81, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in May 2019, Carol successfully battled the disease and enjoyed many special moments with her family and friends thanks to the excellent care she received from Dr. Sam Lubner of the University of Wisconsin’s Carbone Cancer Center.
She was born...
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