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.
Mark D. Ort
Nov 13, 2022
Mark D. Ort, Fenwood, rolled on peacefully to highway in the sky at the ripe old age of 70 on November 13, 2022 after a brief illness.
Mark was born October 1, 1952 to Ralph and Grace (Huven) Ort in New London, WI. He later attended schools in Monico and Three Lakes, WI. He graduated from the...
Beverly C. Polley
Nov 13, 2022
Beverly C. Polley, 80, Wausau, died Sunday, November 13, 2022 at her home.
She was born August 18, 1942 in Wausau, daughter of the late Carl and Edith (Aldred) Steppert. On June 2, 1962 she married George Polley at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau.
Bev was a homemaker who had six boys.
Survivors include...
Lois A. (Rybarczyk) Scheibe
Nov 11, 2022
Lois A. Scheibe, 95, Wausau passed away on Friday. November 11, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born December 28, 1926, in Wausau, daughter of the late Adolph and Pauline (Prei) Rybarczyk. On September 18, 1945, she married Russell Scheibe in Wausau. He preceded her in death on June 20, 1977.
Lois was a...
Charles "Charlie" R. Coushman
Nov 9, 2022
Charles “Charlie” R. Coushman, 86, Wausau, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Sylvan Crossings, Wausau under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born March 10, 1936 in Chippewa Falls, son of the late Frank and Gertrude (Gebhardt) Coushman. On August 31, 1957, he married Yvonne...
Harley H. Janssen
Nov 9, 2022
Harley Janssen, 97, Wausau, formerly of Speedway, Indiana, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2022, at Mountain Terrace under the care of Compassus Hospice.
He was born on August 16, 1925, in Chillicothe, IL to John and Caroline (Melz) Janssen.
Harley grew up in the Peoria, IL area and enlisted in the Navy in 1943...
Mark F. Gassner
Nov 6, 2022
Mark F. Gassner, 63, died Sunday, November 6, 2022 at the home Denise Douglas fiancé in Tecumseh, MO.
He was born October 4, 1959 in Wausau, son of Lawrence Gassner and the late Catherine (Altenhofen) Gassner.
After graduating high school, Mark went to Northcental Technical College and obtained his degree in Agricultural Mechanics. He worked...
Jeanette G. (Hendrickson) Peters
Nov 5, 2022
Jeanette G. Peters, 93, Wausau, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Mount View Care Center, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born January 9, 1929 in Wausau, daughter of the late Alfred and Anna (Kolbe) Hendrickson. On June 28, 1947, she married Lawrence Peters, whom...
Minnie H. (Habeck) Jaeger
Nov 4, 2022
Minnie H. Jaeger, 91, Wausau passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022 at Wausau Manor.
She was born on March 28, 1931, at home, on a small farm in Ringle, Wisconsin, to the late August and Hildegarde (Kroening) Habeck. She often reminisced about her childhood on the farm, doing farm chores with her family and taking care...
Sandra F. (Borchardt) Schmidt
Nov 3, 2022
Sandra F. Schmidt, 73, joined her heavenly Father peacefully at home on Thursday, November 3, 2022 under the care of her husband Michael Schmidt, daughter, Shana McCreary, her favorite nurses Bre and Sarah, and so many friends who did so much to help at the house. Along with Theda Care Hospice at her home and Cherry Meadows Hospice. We...
Dale W. Heinz
Oct 30, 2022
Dale W. Heinz, 86, Merrill, died Sunday, October 30, 2022 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home.
He was born September 17, 1936 in Brokaw, son of the late Henry and (Anna Kniess) Heinz. On June 29, 1963 he married Darla Pichelman and she preceded him in death on January 15,...
Patrick J. Wisneski
Oct 29, 2022
Patrick J. Wisneski, 89, Wausau passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born on May 2, 1933, in Wausau, son of the late Roman and Helen (Lenard) Wisneski. On September 19, 1981, he married Rita (Thomson) Glapinski at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Milladore. She survives.
Prior to his retirement...
Dorothy Ann (Turbin) Bellin
Oct 28, 2022
Dorothy Ann Bellin, 95, Wausau, formerly of Merrill, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022 at Wausau Manor, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
Dorothy, daughter of Wesley and Anna (Hehling) Turbin was born on December 31, 1926 in Merrill, Wisconsin in the family home on Douglas Street. After graduation from Merrill High...
William "Bill" P. Cota
Oct 28, 2022
William P. “Bill” Cota of Wausau, 78, passed away in the early morning of Friday, October 28, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Bill was born August 18, 1944, in Wausau and is the son of the late Wilfred P. and Ruth (Erdman) Cota. On August 23, 1969, he married Alberta “Bertie” Wienke at St. Anne Catholic Church...
Cheryl Diane (Pepper) Wagner
Oct 23, 2022
Cheryl Diane Wagner, 56, Rineyville, KY, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at her home.
She was born August 4, 1966 in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of Sylvia Pepper of Sanford, NC and the late Clifford Pepper. On June 4, 1988, she married John Wagner. He survives.
Cheryl was a 1984 graduate of Lee...
Joseph Marvin John Kohn
Oct 23, 2022
Joseph M. Kohn, 92, Wausau, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 23, 2022.
He was born October 14, 1930 in Wausau, son of the late William and Mary (Richter) Kohn. On August 30, 1952, he married Dawn Witter at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on December 9, 2013.
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Patrick F. Gibbons
Oct 23, 2022
Patrick F. Gibbons (Gibby), 79, Wausau passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at his home while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, following a five-year battle with COPD.
He was born April 29, 1943, in Antigo, son of the late Harry and Florence (Finley) Gibbons. On September 1, 1962, he married Ellen...
Gerald "Jerry" J. Klimpke
Oct 22, 2022
Gerald “Jerry” J. Klimpke, 78, town of Johnson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Colonial Health and Rehabilitation Center in Colby, under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
He was born November 24, 1943 in the town of Johnson, son of the late Walter and Lavina (Christenson) Klimpke. On September 2, 1967, he married...
James "Jim" David Kienbaum
Oct 21, 2022
James “Jim” D. Kienbaum, 78, town of Hewitt, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, October 21, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born March 7, 1944 in Wausau, son of the late Ordal and Frances (Krause) Kienbaum. On August 5, 1967, he married Hildegard Rajek at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Edgar. She survives....
Mary Jane (Knauf) Furger
Oct 17, 2022
Mary Jane Furger, 81, Marathon, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born April 14, 1941, in Marathon, daughter of the late Philip Knauf Sr. and Alexia (Gertschen) Knauf. At a young age, Mary Jane’s mother passed away and she was raised by her stepmother Delores (Fischer) Knauf. On April 28, 1962,...
Alan E. Kleinschmidt
Oct 16, 2022
Alan E. Kleinschmidt, 77, Athens, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022 surrounded by his family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born August 7, 1945 in Wausau, son of the late Edlor and Verna (Bartelt) Kleinschmidt. On June 3, 1972 he married the love of his life Mary J Jirgl in Wausau. They just recently celebrated...
