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.
Michael "Mike" R. Breese
Oct 19, 2021
Michael R. “Mike” Breese, 65, Wausau passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born November 11, 1955, in Phelps, son of Stephanie (Kukanich) Breese, Wausau and the late Richard Breese. On July 29, 1989, he married Susan Sparks at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives.
Mike was employed...
Robert "Bob" E. Werner
Oct 19, 2021
Robert E. “Bob” Werner, 75, Schofield, formerly of Edgar passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Schofield.
Robert was born February 6, 1946, in Milwaukee to the late Elmer and Margaret (Krause) Werner.
For many years, Robert worked at Marathon Cheese until his retirement. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Elliott M. Olsen
Oct 17, 2021
Elliott Michael Olsen passed away at the age of 44 on October 17th, 2021.
He was born on November 7th, 1976 and soon found himself in the loving arms of his parents Elaine and Tom Olsen. He attended Wausau East High School. He is preceded in death by his grandmother Martha Czaplinski, his uncle Harry Czaplinski, and...
Dennis "Denny" G. Kummerow
Oct 17, 2021
Dennis “Denny” G. Kummerow, 80, Wausau passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021, at his home, while under the care of Compassus Hospice.
He was born February 6, 1941, in Wausau, son of the late Leonard and Helen (Hornung) Kummerow. On May 22, 1965, he married Dorothy Hughes at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She preceded him in...
Mary Martha (Purdo) Peksa
Oct 17, 2021
Mary Martha Peksa (Purdo) passed away on October 17th, 2021, at the age of 58 after a courageous 7 year battle with breast cancer.
Mary Martha Peksa (Purdo) was born in Milwaukee, WI on May 6th, 1963, to parents Edward Dane Purdo and Irene Judith (Szczygiel). They precede her in death. Mary was raised in Appleton, WI...
Mary Barbara Trantow
Oct 16, 2021
Mary Barbara Trantow, 96, Wausau, died Saturday October 16, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau. She was born April 11, 1925, in Neillsville, daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Piekarski) Muzynoski. On October 12, 1946, she married Merlin Trantow at Saint Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death, August 31, 1998.
Survivors include her...
Eboni Nycoel Smith
Oct 14, 2021
Eboni N. Smith, 21, Stevens Point, passed from this life on Thursday October 14, 2021.
She was born October 16, 1999, in Wausau, daughter of Bobbi (Whiting) Wilson and Donald Smith Jr.
Eboni had been employed as a Daycare provider. Eboni loved playing the violin. She graduated from Wausau West High School through the Alternative...
Paul James Verville
Oct 14, 2021
Paul J. Verville, 57, Marathon, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021, in Iron River, Michigan.
He was born July 4, 1964, in Milwaukee, the son of Phyllis (Nagy) Verville of Rib Falls and the late Phillip Verville Sr.
For many years, Paul worked as a mobile mechanic at several locations throughout the state. Paul...
George J. Wagner
Oct 12, 2021
George J. Wagner passed away on October 12, 2021.
His first wife, Gladys Hoffman from Edgar, WI, passed away in August of 1996. They are survived by Thomas (Judy) Wagner, Dr. Cheryl Wagner (John Schaffter), Dr. Dan (Anita) Wagner, and Dr. John (Dr. Thanh Duong) Wagner, 5 grandchildren (Carla Collins, Elizabeth Brown, Alexandra and Clair Schaffter and...
Daryll N. Rosentreter
Oct 12, 2021
Daryll N. Rosentreter, 74, died Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 24, 1946 in Wausau, son of the late Hilmer and Ethlyn (Hartwig) Rosentreter. On February 21, 1970 he married Jane Rempke at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. She preceded him in death on April 25, 2020. He was also preceded in death...
Shirley A. Chandler
Oct 9, 2021
Shirley Chandler, 75 of Wausau, WI, entered eternal life on October 9, 2021, at House of Dove Hospice in Marshfield, WI. Shirley was born on November 25, 1945, in Wausau, WI, to Arnold and Rose (Anderle) Chellberg. She graduated Newman High School in 1963 and graduated St. Mary’s School of Nursing in 1966. She married Gerald Chandler on April...
Eugene C. Karpinski
Oct 8, 2021
Eugene C. Karpinski, 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 8, 2021, surrounded by family. Eugene was born and raised in Wausau, WI and graduated from Wausau High School in 1955.
Shortly after graduation, Eugene enlisted and served honorably in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in London, England. While stationed...
Robert E. "Rob" Krueger Jr.
Oct 8, 2021
Robert E. “Rob” Krueger Jr., 70, Wausau, died Friday October 8, 2021, at home under the care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born August 10, 1951, in Wausau, son of the late Robert E. Krueger Sr. and Shirley (Johnson) Krueger. On May 23, 1987, he married Susan Gau in Virginia. ...
David C. Tlusty
Oct 7, 2021
David Charles Tlusty, 77, died of congestive heart failure on Thursday, October 7. 2021 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home in Wausau, WI.
He was born October 6, 1944 in Medford, WI, son of the late Harold and Ann (Augustin) Tlusty. On August 23, 1969 he married Janet Haack at...
Dean A. Zinkowich
Oct 6, 2021
Dean A. Zinkowich, 59, of Wausau passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at his home after courageously fighting cancer for the past 6 months. He was born August 27, 1962, in Wausau, son of Gordon and Avila (Bartelt) Zinkowich. For over 19 years Dean worked at Hi-Lo Service Company. Some of his favorite pastimes included watching auto...
Timothy "Tim" R. Fleming
Oct 4, 2021
Timothy “Tim” R. Fleming, 56, Edgar passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021, at Asprius Wausau Hospital.
He was born May 16, 1965, in Kenosha, son of Dennis and Jo Ann (Saylor) Fleming, Wausau. On July 6, 1985, he married Deborah Eisenhut at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She survives.
Tim worked at the former...
Pamela L. Berndt
Oct 2, 2021
Pamela L. Berndt, 54, Rothschild, died Saturday October 2, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born February 14, 1967, in Wausau, daughter of the late Beverly (Brendemuehl) Hack and Clarence Hack. On September 9, 1989, she married Michael Berndt at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives.
Pam and Mike owned and operated MB...
Rev. Charles J. Hiebl
Oct 2, 2021
Father Charles J. Hiebl
On Saturday October 2, 2021, Father Charles J. Hiebl (Colby) entered eternal life, just five days after his 85th birthday. Born September 27, 1936, to George and Anna (Krupka) Hiebl, he was the fourth of eight children. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Delores and brothers Lawrence and Joseph....
James F. Romanski
Sep 29, 2021
James F. Romanski, 87, Wausau, WI, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.
He was born August 11,1934 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI to the late Peter and Dorothy (Grauvogel) Romanski. He graduated from Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln High School in 1952 and furthered his studies at St. Norbert College in De Pere, WI where he...
Lisa A. Wadzinski
Sep 27, 2021
Lisa A. Wadzinski, 60, died Monday, September 27, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.
She was born December 28, 1960 in Denver, Colorado, daughter of Virginia (Gauger) Davide and the late Joseph Davide. On June 25, 1983 she married Gary Wadzinski at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau.
Lisa worked as an administrative assistant at Arow...
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