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.
Barbara C. Rauen
Sep 25, 2021
Barbara C. Rauen, 93, Edgar, died peacefully on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at the Athenian Living in Athens, under the care of Interim Hospice.
She was born August 22, 1928, in Wausau, daughter of the late Leo and Rose (Salzman) Mallak. On June 22, 1948, she was united in marriage to Joseph Rauen at St. Anthony Catholic...
Keith R. Hanke
Sep 24, 2021
Keith R. Hanke, 76, Marathon, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 at the UW-Hospital, Madison.
He was born February 3, 1945 in Wausau, son of the late Norman and Valieta (Hitzke) Hanke.
For many years, Keith was a dairy farmer in Marathon. Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed watching NASCAR, following local high school...
William A. Raatz
Sep 21, 2021
William A. “Bill” Raatz, 73, Edgar, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at the UW Hospital, Madison after a long battle with heart failure.
He was born June 20, 1948, in Berlin, Wisconsin, son of the late Richard F. and Lauraine (Sauerbrei) Raatz. Bill graduated from Wautoma high school in 1966. He then attended MSOE in Milwaukee...
James Patrick Healy
Sep 20, 2021
James Patrick Healy, 79, town of Holton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and children, on Monday, September 20, 2021 under the care of Hope Hospice.
He was born August 1, 1942 in Chicago, IL, son of the late Joseph and June (Salter) Healy. On May 7, 1966, he was united in marriage to...
Lorraine "Lorri" M. Baranowski
Sep 19, 2021
Lorraine M. “Lorri” Baranowski, 73, Wausau died Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield.
She was born April 3, 1948, in Wausau, daughter of the late Edwin and Cecilia (Jagler) Baranowski.
Lorri was a 1st grade teacher at Franklin Elementary School in Wausau for many years. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, making greeting cards...
Alan L. Ziegel
Sep 18, 2021
Alan L. Ziegel, 63, Wausau passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born September 30, 1957, in Wausau, son of Rosemary (Ziegel) and David Groth, Wausau. Alan was a 1976 graduate of Wausau East High School.
For...
Julie A. (Halverson) Prinz
Sep 18, 2021
Julie (Halverson) Prinz, 66, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born February 14, 1955, in Wausau, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Harold and Shirley Halverson. Julie graduated from Wausau East High School and was a graduate of Northcentral Technical College. Prior to her...
Raymond C. Teske
Sep 16, 2021
Raymond C. Teske, 85, village of Maine, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at his home.
He was born May 7, 1936 in the town of Berlin, son of the late Clifford and Marie (Moeck) Teske. On October 29, 1955, he was united on marriage to Leona Stahel at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Stettin. She...
Joseph J. Rohmeyer
Sep 15, 2021
Joseph J. Rohmeyer Jr., 73, died September 15, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born January 7, 1948, son of the late Joseph Sr. and Elizabeth (Rainville) Rohmeyer. Joseph was married to Nancy (Bacon) Rohmeyer for 54 years.
Survivors include his children, Michelle (Don) Stachovak, Joseph (Andrea) Rohmeyer III and Michael (Amanda) Rohmeyer; 21...
Lester J. Seubert
Sep 15, 2021
Lester J. Seubert, 93, Weston, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born April 20, 1928 in Wausau, son of the late Norbert and Agnes (Michlig) Seubert. On October 18, 1952, he was united in marriage to Florine Brown at St James Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on...
Johanna R. (Tryba) Landowski
Sep 14, 2021
Johanna R. Landowski, 82, Ringle passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at The Bay @ Colonial Manor in Wausau.
She was born February 8, 1939, in Bevent, daughter of the late Benjamin and Johanna (Dallman) Tryba. On July 5, 1958, she married Joseph Landowski in Bevent. ...
Karen (Michalewicz) Caviggiola
Sep 12, 2021
Karen Caviggiola, 60, Laughlin, Nevada, formerly of Edgar passed away Saturday, September 12, 2021, in Las Vegas.
She was born September 20, 1960, in Wausau, daughter of the late Stanley and RoseAnn (Cooney) Michalewicz. Karen was married to David Caviggiola. They later divorced.
Karen enjoyed gardening, canning, sewing and bowling. She traveled a lot for...
Raymond "Ray" M. Diedrich
Sep 11, 2021
Raymond M. “Ray” Diedrich, 86, Athens, WI passed away peacefully while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Athenian Living, Athens, WI.
Ray was born December 29, 1934, in Athens, son of the late Arthur and Olga (Heldt) Diedrich. On October 17, 1959, Ray married Joan Deml in Medford, WI. Joan preceded...
Edmunds Ozolins
Sep 10, 2021
Edmunds “Ed” Ozolins, 93, Wausau, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Rennes Health and Rehabilitation Center, Weston, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born February 11, 1928 in Riga, Latvia, the third son of Juris and Aline (Kaktins) Ozolins. Ed had four brothers and four sisters with one sister...
Norman T. Chapman
Sep 9, 2021
Norman T. Chapman, 88, Wausau, died Thursday, September 9, 2021 at his home.
He was born February 23, 1933 in Athens, son of the late LaVon and Helen (Lesczynski) Chapman. On August 2, 1958 he married Doris Freudenthal in Medford. They moved to Wausau following their wedding.
Norm was a graduate of Athens High School...
Charlotte Elaine Conley
Sep 8, 2021
Charlotte Elaine Conley, 25 day old infant daughter of Christian and Melinda (Schubert) Conley was called to heaven Wednesday September 8, 2021 at Childrens Hospital-Neenah.
Survivors besides her loving parents include her grandparents, Lyle and Kimberly Conley and Jason and Casey Schubert; aunts and uncles, Sterling Conley, Hayley Conley, Zach Odegard and Cheyanna Sundquist, along with many...
Louis W. Close
Sep 8, 2021
Louis W. Close, 81, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2021, at Hospice House in Wausau.
He was born July 13, 1940, in Manitowoc, WI to Louis J. and Catherine Close. Lou graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School, served four years in the Navy, and returned to Manitowoc to marry the love of his life, Bette Ohlhues....
John P. Salzman
Sep 7, 2021
John P. Salzman, 56, town of Hewitt, died Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born August 3, 1965 in Wausau, son of the late Leonard and Alice (Wanke) Salzman.
John was a graduate of DC Everest High School and began his working career at Northcentral Technical College, Wausau, where he worked...
Mark D. Ramthun
Sep 5, 2021
Mark D. Ramthun, 62, died Sunday, September 5, 2021 at his home.
He was born April 9, 1959 in Wakefield, Michigan, son of the late Harvey and Marlene (Pulver) Ramthun.
Mark enjoyed hunting, fishing and cheering on his favorite teams the Chicago Bears and Cubs. He was a gentle giant and all around good man...
Jordan James Andraska
Sep 5, 2021
Jordan J. Andraska, 33, Hatley, died Sunday, September 5, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was born March 2, 1988 in Wausau to James and Kim (Fry) Andraska of Hatley.
Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed, hunting, fishing, biking and spending time with his three children.
Survivors include his wife,...
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