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.
Helen P. (Koenig) Schoepke
Sep 4, 2021
Helen P. Schoepke, 98, Weston died Saturday, September 4, 2021, while under the care of Interim Hospice at Pride TLC, Weston.
She was born July 6, 1923, in Marathon County, daughter of the late William and Mabel (Baneck) Koenig. In 1943 she married Alvin Schoepke at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Stettin. He preceded her in death...
Sean R. Schwartz
Sep 4, 2021
Sean Ryan Schwartz, 28 years old, passed away at his home in Edgar WI on Saturday, September 4, 2021.
He was born to his mother Carol Lynn (Hughes) Palutke and his father Gregory D. Schwartz on February 8, 1993, in North Barrington IL.
Following his lifelong passion, Sean studied music in college. He also enjoyed...
Annette "Carol" C. Kluck
Sep 4, 2021
Annette “Carol” Kluck, 84, Wausau passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau.
She was born January 24, 1937, in Little Falls, Minnesota, daughter of the late Carl and Antoinette (Courteau) Nelson, the fifth of eleven children. On June 16, 1956, she married Franklin Kluck in Wausau. He preceded her in death...
Dale E. Paul
Sep 2, 2021
Dale E. Paul, 78, of Edgar unexpectedly went to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 2, 2021 in the presence of his family. May he rest in peace.
He was born April 26, 1943, in Athens, the son of the late Ferdinand Sr. and Sidonia (Bergmann) Paul. An Athens high school graduate, he competed in multiple...
Jon C. Schuster
Sep 1, 2021
Jon C. Schuster, 53, died Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born July 28, 1968 in Rockford, Illinois, son of the late Douglas and Roberta (Mullican) Schuster. On July 13, 1991 he married Gina Kurtzweil at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau.
Jon grew up on a dairy farm in Ringle which...
Joel M. Kleiber
Sep 1, 2021
Joel M. Kleiber, 50, Wausau passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at his home, all his pain is gone.
He was born March 8, 1971, in Cudahy, WI, son of Jay and Joann (Ringel) Kleiber.
Joel spent a lifetime in the construction industry mastering many skills. He worked as a subcontractor, then general...
Shaughn A Smith
Sep 1, 2021
Shaughn A. Smith, 66, of Marathon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 with his loving wife Lana by his side.
Shaughn was born in Oklahoma on January 17, 1955 to the late Alfred and Janet Smith. They soon moved to Madison, WI where he would graduate from Madison West High. He went on to attend...
Carol A. (Blue) Burris
Aug 31, 2021
Carol A. Burris, 79, Wausau, formerly of Mosinee, died Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born May 30, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Francis and Marianne “Mae” (Sergot) Blue. On July 29, 1960, she married Raymond Burris Jr. in Chicago. He preceded her in death on October 9, 2011.
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Robert "Bob" Schubring
Aug 31, 2021
Robert “Bob” Schubring, 74, peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on August 31, 2021. He was born October 7th, 1946, in Wausau, Wisconsin. He graduated from Wausau East in the year of 1964 where he played on the football team. He married the love of his life and best friend, Bonnie, on May 25th,...
Robert M. Fitzke
Aug 31, 2021
Robert M. Fitzke, 85, Wausau, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2021 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home.
He was born June 9, 1936 in Wausau, son of the late Milton and Lillian (Schroeder) Fitzke. On October 10, 1964 he married Dianne Hall at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon.
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Alvina B. (Czeck) Nievinski
Aug 31, 2021
Alvina B. Nievinski, 96, Hatley, died Tuesday August 31, 2021, at Marshfield Medical Center-Weston. She was born March 31, 1925, in Norrie, daughter of the late John and Anna (Jagler) Czeck. On September 24, 1945, she married Edward D. “Eddie” Nievinski at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. He preceded her in death October 18, 2017.
Prior to...
Keith "Mac" L. Mccluskey
Aug 27, 2021
Keith L. “Mac” McCluskey, 86, Rib Lake, formerly of Mosinee, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Aspirus Medford Hospital.
He was born May 5, 1935 in Rib Lake, son of the late Charles and Agatha (Rudolph) McCluskey. On June 4, 1955, he was united in marriage to Priscilla Zinkowich...
Janet Margaret (Barwick) Lemma
Aug 17, 2021
Janet M. Lemma, 87, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born June 11, 1934 in Rothschild, daughter of the late Peter C. and Frances (Puttkammer) Barwick. On September 19, 1959, she was united in marriage to Gale D. Lemma in Pine City, Minnesota. He preceded her in death...
Myron "Mike" Scheffler
Aug 13, 2021
Myron “Mike” Scheffler, 87, Edgar, died Friday, August 13, 2021 under the care of Interim Hospice at Applegate Reflections Assisted Living, Wausau.
He was born August 30, 1933 in Athens, son of the late Harold and Elsie (Ewan) Scheffler. On July 3, 1954 he married Darlene Haderlein in Milan and she preceded him in death on October...
Lawrence "Larry" J. Bindl
Aug 11, 2021
Lawrence “Larry” Joseph Bindl passed away August 11, 2021 at Mount View Care Center after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born in Spring Green to John and Margaret (Lehner) Bindl on June 16, 1933. He attended Spring Green elementary and graduated from Spring Green (River Valley) High School in 1951.
He was...
Michelle Renee (Lartz) Lartz
Aug 11, 2021
Michelle Renee Lartz, 61, of Wausau, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services and Cady Homes of Wausau. She was born to parents Kay Charlene Bishop and Thomas Sharpe, on September 15, 1959 in Davenport, Iowa and grew up in the Quad Cities area.
She...
Marion E Wendorf
Aug 10, 2021
Marion E. Wendorf, 98, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Benedictine Living Community, with her family by her side.
She was born April 1, 1923, in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Mollie Gaedtke. On March 23, 1946, she married George...
Lee Yang
Aug 8, 2021
Lee Yang, 77, died Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.
She was born June 15, 1944 in Laos to Npliaj Neeb Yaj and Ntxhi Hawj.
Survivors include her son, Choua Xiong and daughter, Khou Xiong.
Services will be Sunday, September 12, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Peterson/Kraemer...
Ryan D. Auner
Aug 6, 2021
Ryan D. Auner, 11, Town of Bern passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 6, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born May 21, 2010, in Medford, son of Andrew Auner and Brittany Passehl, both of the Town of Bern.
Some of Ryan’s favorite hobbies included hunting and fishing, riding his dirt bike, playing baseball,...
Alice O. Krueger
Aug 4, 2021
Alice O. Krueger, 82, town of Berlin, died Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born March 12, 1939 in Appleton, daughter of the late Walter and Loretta (Graper) Kufahl. On July 12, 1958, she was united in marriage to James E. Krueger at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Pine River. He preceded her...
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