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.
Dennis M. Varholik
Apr 13, 2025
Dennis M. Varholik, 75, Phillips, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025 while under the care of Heartland Hospice at Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center, Owen.
He was born July 30, 1949 in Phillips, son of the late Nicholas and Marie (Tomczak) Varholik. Dennis married Janet Grotsun in Phillips on September 29, 1973. She preceded...
William "Bill" Howard Prosser
Apr 13, 2025
William “Bill” H. Prosser, 93, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, under the care of Compassus Hospice.
He was born September 12, 1931 in Merrill, WI, son of the late William and Isabelle (Dinsmore) Prosser. On October 14, 1950, he married Betty “Jane” Rhyner at St. Paul’s Lutheran...
Robert Patrick "Pat" Stehly
Apr 11, 2025
Robert Patrick “Pat” Stehly, age 87, of Weston, died Friday, April 11, 2025, under the care of St. Croix Hospice at Our House Senior Living Memory Care, Wausau.
Pat was born on March 17, 1938, the son of the late Theodore and Lucylle Stehly in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Pat enjoyed a wonderful childhood working on the family...
Cynthia "Cindy" (Colrud) Stanislawski
Apr 11, 2025
Cynthia “Cindy” (Colrud) Stanislawski September 20, 1953 – April 11, 2025
Cynthia “Cindy” Stanislawski, of Stevens Point, passed away peacefully after a courageous four-month battle with cancer. She was surrounded by the love of her family—just as she had surrounded them with love throughout her life.
Cindy was born on September 20, 1953, at Yokosuka...
Marlene M. Kroening
Apr 10, 2025
Marlene M. Kroening, 77, Wausau, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Aspirus Hospice House.
She was born January 8, 1948, in Wausau, daughter of the late Martin and Margareta (Glawe) Wienke. On January 7, 1967, she married Stephen Kroening at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau.
Marlene enjoyed reading, sewing, knitting and traveling.
Survivors...
Don W. Unger
Apr 9, 2025
Don William Unger, 67, of Edgar, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at U.W. Hospital in Madison.
He was born on February 25, 1958 to Don and Julia (Boyle) Unger in Dayton, Ohio. He married Nancy Gleason in 1981 in Lombard, Illinois. Don worked as a union tile setter, truck driver, and most recently as the...
Jane Carrie (Braunel) Ross
Apr 9, 2025
Jane Carrie Ross, age 92, Marathon, died Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Wood Aven Health.
She was born May 21, 1932 in the Town of Marathon to the late Edwin and Dorothy (Gresens) Braunel. On June 21,1949 she married Verlyn D. Ross in Marathon. He died on December 25, 2013. Jane was a farm wife.
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Heidi Jane Bergbower
Apr 7, 2025
Heidi Jane Bergbower was born December 11,1969 and died April 7, 2025 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Earl and Ginny proudly adopted and raised three children, in which Heidi was the youngest. She was the little sister with tons of energy and so much fun. Her dad affectionately called her “Boo” which stayed with her into adulthood.
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Cynthia K. Johnson
Apr 6, 2025
Cynthia K. “Cindy” Johnson, 67, Wausau passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2025 while under the care of her husband and family in her home.
She was born November 13, 1957 in Wausau, daughter of the late Robert and Geraldine (Pahls) Passow. On December 2, 2000 she married Dale Johnson in Wausau. He survives.
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Ronald "Ron" Lang
Apr 5, 2025
Ronald Lang Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ronald “Ron” Lang, age 84, of Marathon, WI, on April 5th, 2025. A devoted father, husband, grandfather, and friend, Ron’s life was marked by his love of family, his passion for classic cars, and his dedication to community service.
Ron was...
Dorothy Mary (Blaskowski) Keska
Apr 4, 2025
Dorothy M. Keska, Wausau, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025 at Mountain Terrace, Wausau, under the care of Compassus Hospice.
She was born April 5,1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Theresa (Adamski) Blaskowski. Dorothy grew up in Wausau and moved to Chicago at the age of 16, where she worked as a long...
Shirley K. Fritsche
Apr 3, 2025
With faith in Christ Jesus, we find healing comfort that our mother, Shirley K. (Bockin) Fritsche, has unexpectedly slipped her earthly bounds to return home. She lived a wonderful life for 78 years.
Born September 8, 1946, in Park Falls, Wisconsin, to Spencer and Florence (Meindl) Bockin; washed clean in baptism on September 29, 1946.
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Wade A. Kutz
Apr 3, 2025
Wade A. Kutz, 67, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025, at his home.
He was born February 13, 1958, in Harvey, North Dakota, son of the late Wallace and Marlys (Locken) Kutz. On August 15, 1997, he married Sheila Guralski in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Wade worked as a PIV safety coordinator for 3M in Hutchinson,...
Rose "Rosie" Elaine (Swanson) Schilling
Mar 31, 2025
Rose “Rosie” E. Schilling, 73, Edgar, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Monday, March 31, 2025.
She was born September 24, 1951 in New Auburn, WI, daughter of the late Anton & Alice (Milliren) Swanson. On September 15, 1973, she married Kenneth “Ken” Schilling at Christ Lutheran Church, Marshfield.
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Grace L. Luetschwager-Butler-Schneider
Mar 29, 2025
Grace passed away at home on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the age of 93, with her daughter, Kristine, at her side along with the faithful family dog, Hayli. Grace was born on December 6, 1931, in the town of Hewitt, to the late Julius and Helen (Prahl) Kuehl. She attended Wausau High School graduating in 1948. After completing...
Shirley A. White
Mar 27, 2025
Shirley A. White, 76, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital.
She was born on March 5, 1949 in Merrill. Shirley was united in marriage at Trinity Lutheran church in Merrill to Lawrence White on May 10, 1986, after meeting at single’s club in Gleason. They enjoyed nearly 39 years...
Gerald "Jerry" John Bizjak Sr.
Mar 26, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” J. Bizjak Sr., 83, Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at his home.
He was born June 17, 1941 in Eau Claire, WI, son of the late John and Esther (Mayenschein) Bizjak. On October 8, 1966, he married Kay Sanville at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Sheboygan, WI. She survives.
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John "Sport" Dittbrender
Mar 24, 2025
John H. “Sport” Dittbrender, 84, Ringle, died Monday, March 24, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born November 27, 1940, in Ringle, son of the late John and Marion (Prahl) Dittbrender.
Sport worked in road construction and retired from James Cape Construction. He often did concrete work on the side for family and friends. ...
Carol Ann (Passe) Meyer
Mar 20, 2025
Carol Ann (Passe) Meyer, 81, died on Thursday, March 20, 2025, in St. Simons Island, Georgia, where she and her husband, Jim, spent their winters for the past 20 years.
Carol was born on April 9, 1943, in Wabasha, Minnesota, the daughter of Elvira and Edward J. Passe. She attended St. Felix School where she had the...
James "Jim" Sudut
Mar 20, 2025
James Sudut
1/12/1936 – 3/20/2025
James “Jim” Sudut, 89, Rothschild, died on March 20, 2025, following heart complications three weeks prior. He lived with his sister Judy Martin and her husband Mike for the past 18 months after moving from Eugene, OR, to be near family. His wife of 63 years, Pauline, had preceded him...
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