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.
Marjorie L. (Oelke) Fromm
Aug 31, 2022
Marjorie L. Fromm, 89, Marathon, died Wednesday August 31, 2022, at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon.
She was born April 19, 1933, in Wausau, daughter of the late Albert and Louise (Wilde) Oelke. On October 8, 1960, she married Herbert Fromm at St. John Lutheran Church, Hamburg. He preceded her in death November 1, 2002.
Marge...
Darlene E. Kapitz
Aug 30, 2022
Darlene E. Kapitz, 79, Wausau, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born October 2, 1942 in Wausau, daughter of the late Aloysius and Anna (Lang) Schilling.
She worked in customer service for Sears and County Market in...
Donald Leigh Behnke
Aug 30, 2022
Donald Leigh Behnke was born on June 27, 1934 to Harold and Loretta (Kummerow) Behnke. He was raised in rural Marathon and attended a one room school. Don was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Benedictine Nursing Home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
In 1952, he graduated...
Neena June Pacholke
Aug 27, 2022
Neena J. Pacholke, 27, Wausau passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022.
She was born June 29, 1995, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, daughter of Aaron and Laurie (Klade) Pacholke, Tampa, Florida.
Neena was a beautiful young woman with an infectious smile and contagious laugh who always places others before herself. She was part of a tight...
Anthony "Tony" Kuklinski
Aug 27, 2022
Anthony “Tony” Kuklinski, 82, Hatley, was met by the angels, and peacefully taken to heaven, Saturday August 27, 2022.
He was born February 20, 1940, in Mosinee, son of the late Daniel and Martha (Wanta) Kuklinski. On December 28, 1963, he married MaryAnn Buchkowski at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. She survives.
Tony proudly served...
Ollie "Bud" Lochen
Aug 26, 2022
Ollie “Bud” Lochen of Wausau and Park Falls, 95, died Friday, August 26, 2022 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Athenian Living, Athens.
Born in Newburg, WI to Ollie and Stella (Buck) Lochen.
Carl and Marie Lochen of Athens, WI were his surrogate parents during his boyhood. He attended grade...
Donald A. "Don" Buchberger
Aug 26, 2022
Donald A. “Don” Buchberger, 79, Wausau, passed away peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Friday, August 26, 2022.
He was born February 10, 1943, in Wausau, son of the late Leo and Florence (Graveen) Buchberger. On April 4, 1964, he married his high school sweetheart, Arlene Dombeck. They were married for 58 years. She survives.
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Ruth L. Volhard
Aug 26, 2022
Ruth L. Volhard, 89 died Friday, August 26, 2022 at Acorn Hill Senior Living Community, Mosinee.
She was born April 28, 1933 in town of Cassel, daughter of the late George and Margaret (Michlig) Seliger. On August 31, 1949 she married Sylvester Volhard at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death on March 28,...
Wilma P. Wilkinson
Aug 25, 2022
Wilma P. Wilkinson (Kading), 92, died Thursday, August 25, 2022 under the care of Interim Hospice at Rennes Health and Rehabilitation Center, Weston.
She was born April 18, 1930 in Middleton, WI and was the daughter of the late Elmer and Edna (Brockmann) Kading.
Wilma enjoyed traveling, live musical productions and visiting friends in Arizona. ...
Laverne L. Henrichs
Aug 24, 2022
LaVerne Henrichs, 90, town of Hamburg, joined our heavenly family on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.
He was born July 15, 1932, to the late Leslie and Minnie (Hanke) Henrichs in the township of Hamburg. He attended Salem School. LaVerne started his truck driving career early when he drove milk truck for Mullins Cheese, even before having a...
Irene B. (Dahl) Riehle
Aug 23, 2022
Irene Betty Ann Riehle, 85, Athens, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 23, 2022.
She was born August 29, 1936, in Wausau, daughter of the late Harry and Lucy (Felzkowski) Dahl. On August 4, 1956, she married Herbert Riehle at St. Francis Catholic Church, Merrill. He preceded her in death on April 6, 2018....
Joyce Mae (Landowski) Howe
Aug 19, 2022
Joyce Mae Howe (Thatcher), age 63, Wausau, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 19, 2022, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Joyce was born on November 12, 1958, and grew up in Ringle, WI, as the oldest of five children. She was a young, courageous mother who loved fiercely and overcame many adversities. Through...
Mary Ann (Stachowiak) Weinberger
Aug 19, 2022
Mary Ann Weinberger (Stachowiak)
February 10, 1933 – August 19, 2022
Born in Wausau, Wisconsin
Resided in Appleton, WI
Obituary
Mary Ann Weinberger (Stachowiak)
Age 89, died on Friday, August 19, 2022, at the Edenbrook of Appleton Nursing Home. Mary Ann was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on...
Irene L. Knetter
Aug 15, 2022
Irene L. Knetter, 98, Wausau, passed away peacefully knowing God was by her side on Monday August 15, 2022 at Copperleaf, Weston.
She was born October 15, 1923, in the town of Mosinee, daughter of the late Joseph and Cecelia (Skrzypchak) Lepak, Town of Cassel. She grew up on their family farm with three sisters and seven...
Mary Margaret (Hansen) Stachowiak
Aug 13, 2022
Mary M. Stachowiak, 63, Marathon, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 after an arduous battle with ovarian cancer.
She was born March 26, 1959 in Milwaukee, daughter of Robert and Patricia (Doughty) Hansen. On November 12, 1988, she married Fabian J. Stachowiak at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Menomenee Falls.
Mary was employed by...
Sandra Joan (Schneider) Hargraves
Aug 13, 2022
Sandra Joan Hargraves
On August 13, 2022, Sandy Hargraves took her final breath at the age of 80 surrounded by her family.
Sandy was born December 13, 1941 in Wausau, WI to John and Evelyn (Denfeld) Schneider. She graduated from D.C. Everest High School. On June 19, 1965, she married Bud Hargraves at Peace United...
Leona H. Zemke
Aug 12, 2022
Leona H. Zemke, 77, Wausau, passed away, Friday August 12, 2022.
She was born March 20, 1945, in Wausau, daughter of the late Paul and Leona (Heckendorf) Zemke.
Leona enjoyed listening to Polka music and was especially fond of Elvis. She was also an avid Packer fan.
Survivors include her brother, Kenneth (Sonia)...
Clifford W. Lang
Aug 12, 2022
Clifford W. Lang, 91, Lake Wales, Florida, died Friday August 12, 2022.
He was born January 3, 1931, in Wausau, son of the late Leonard and Gertrude (Karlen) Lang.
Clifford was a veteran of the US Army. After serving his Army commitment, he entered the work force at American Motors in Kenosha, WI, owned a...
Gary John Nowicki
Aug 12, 2022
Gary J. Nowicki, 62, Wausau, died unexpectedly from a heart attack on Friday, August 12, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born September 3, 1959 in Wausau, son of John A. and Rosemarie (Rausch) Nowicki.
Gary was a graduate of Athens High School. He worked in residential and commercial construction for Cleary Building Corp....
William "Bill" Seymour
Aug 12, 2022
William (Bill) Seymour, 92, Wausau, died Friday, August 12, 2022 at Mountain Terrace under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born January 31, 1930 in Wausau, son of the late William E. Seymour and Elsie (Weden) Seymour. He was a veteran of the US Army Airborne serving during the Korean War from...
