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.
Billy D. Fergot
Jan 12, 2023
Billy D. Fergot, 91, Edgar, died Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.
He was born November 8, 1931, in Edgar, son of the late George and Marie (Devlin) Fergot. Upon graduation from high school, he joined the military and served in two branches, the Navy and Marine Corps., First Marine Division, serving in...
Florence Veronica (Wilk) Tryba
Jan 12, 2023
FLORENCE VERONICA TRYBA left this world peacefully in her sleep on Thursday January 12, 2023. The world lost a gentle and hardworking soul when she passed. She was 93- being born in the Town of Norrie on April 13, 1929 to Valentine & Veronica Wilk. She had 12 brothers & sisters, of which there is only 1 remaining. She...
Susan Jean (Ash) Buttke
Jan 12, 2023
Susan J. Buttke, 79, Wausau, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Benedictine Living Community, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, Wausau.
She was born February 9, 1943 in Minnesota, daughter of the late Henry and Rose (Miller) Ash. On November 28, 1964, she married Gary Buttke in Wausau. He survives.
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Vitula "Vi" M. (Barland) Mcmahan
Jan 10, 2023
Vitula “Vi” M. McMahan, 79, Wausau passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2023, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Wausau. The Rev. William Felix will preside. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau at a later date. There will be a...
Robert E. Mengel
Jan 8, 2023
Robert E. Mengel, 78, Wausau, died Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, with his loving wife Sheryl by his side and 12 hours before their 58th anniversary.
He was born September 4, 1944 to Rudolph and Agnes (Anderson) Mengel in Owen Wisconsin. He attended school in Owen. He was united in marriage to Sheryl (Langteau)...
Virginia E. Ahrens
Jan 7, 2023
Our mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Virginia E. (Assells) Ahrens, 104 of Wausau passed away on January 7, 2023. Her long remarkable life began in Wausau, she was the first born of four children, born on August 21, 1918 to William and Anna (Behrendt) Assells.
When mom’s father died, she had to quit school before she graduated to...
Beth M. (Oudenhoven) Gorski
Jan 6, 2023
Beth M. Gorski, 63, Schofield passed away peacefully on Friday, January 6, 2023 surrounded by family and friends.
She was born April 21, 1959 in Appleton, daughter of Marietta “Tottie” (Rechner) Oudenhoven, Appleton and the late Thomas Oudenhoven. On August 8, 1992 she married Tharen John Gorski at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Appleton.
Survivors include...
Mildred A. Kwarciany
Jan 6, 2023
Mildred A. Kwarciany, 89, of Wausau, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023, at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born on September 26, 1933 to the late Edward and Mildred (Ahlborn) Leitner in Minocqua. Mildred was united in marriage to Leon Kwarciany on March 2, 1957...
Cecilia "Ceil" Theresa (Krautkramer) Zins
Jan 6, 2023
Cecilia “Ceil” T. Zins, 98, formerly of S. Ninth Avenue, Wausau, died Friday January 6, 2023 at Mountain Terrace, Wausau, under the compassionate care of St. Croix Hospice and the many caregivers at Mountain Terrace.
She was born April 26, 1924, in Marathon, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Gassner) Krautkramer. On September 23, 1947, she...
Roger J. Mohr
Jan 5, 2023
Roger J. Mohr, 65, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a struggle with MS.
He was born on August 11, 1957 in Wausau to the late Leonard H. and Lorraine (Adamski) Mohr. Roger worked for Wiremade Products and also a variety of jobs during his illness. He enjoyed...
Virjean M. Knauf
Jan 5, 2023
Virjean Marie Knauf, 84, of Marathon, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 24, 1938, to Henry and Marie (Imhoff) Furger in Wausau. On May 2, 1959, she married Robert Knauf at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. They shared 63 blessed...
Lori A. Hack
Jan 4, 2023
Lori A. Hack, 61, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, peacefully at her home.
She was born June 24, 1961 in Wausau, daughter of the late Carl and Dorothy (Hassel) Gill. On July 19, 1980, she married Thomas Hack at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marathon City.
Lori was a homemaker and an amazing...
Gerald J. Ziegel
Jan 4, 2023
Gerald J. Ziegel, 86, of Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Applegate Terrace under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born on March 19, 1936 in the town of Hamburg to the late Ervin and Norma (Voigt) Ziegel. Gerald grew up on the family farm in the town of...
Duane H. Pyan
Jan 2, 2023
Duane H. Pyan, 87, of Wausau, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born on October 17, 1935 in Wausau to the late Harry and Lorenda (Henke) Pyan. Duane grew up and spent his early school years in Marathon, and later graduated from Wausau High School in 1953. He married the...
Neal Thomas Holbach
Jan 1, 2023
Neal T. Holbach, 55, Athens, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at his home.
He was born December 29, 1967 in Medford, the son of David Sr. and Betty Lou (Ortman) Holbach.
Neal was a graduate of Athens High School and enjoyed golfing.
Survivors include is parents; six siblings, David Holbach Jr.,...
Taylor Sarazen
Dec 31, 2022
Taylor Sarazen, 29, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 after a brief illness.
She was born June 15, 1993 in Wausau, daughter of David and Lori (Pachmayer) Mariani. On July 15, 2017 she married Sean Sarazen at First United Methodist Church, Wausau. It was special that they shared their wedding anniversary with Taylor’s grandparents, Karl and Carol....
Sharon M. Landowski
Dec 29, 2022
Sharon M. Landowski, 72, Edgar, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born May 9, 1950, in Marathon, daughter of the late Marvin and Lavila (Schulz) Baumann. Some may say Sharon was born to be a caregiver, as she spent her life serving the elderly, even inviting...
Shirley Ann (Clintsman) Kurth
Dec 28, 2022
Shirley Ann Kurth (née Clintsman), 93, died peacefully at home in Wausau on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.
She was born September 1, 1929, in Greenwood, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Luella Clintsman. She grew up on a farm outside of Greenwood with her parents, two brothers, and three sisters. Growing up on...
James "Jim" R. Gleason
Dec 28, 2022
James R. (Jim) Gleason, 82, of Schofield, WI, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 28th, 2022.
James was a committed man to his family and will be lovingly remembered and missed by his two daughters Connie Gleason and Dawn (James) Steiner, loving sweety Judy King, his six grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, family,...
David P. Williams
Dec 28, 2022
David P. Williams, 54, Weston passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at his home.
He was born February 29, 1968, in Kalamazoo, MI, son of Larry Williams and Cheryl (Miller) Svetlik. Dave married Tina Tessmer in Kingsford, MI but later divorced. Together they had two beautiful children, Sara and Catherine Williams.
Dave worked...
