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.
Charles A "Charlie" Lang
Aug 2, 2021
Charles A. “Charlie” Lang, 68, Wausau, died Monday August 2, 2021 at University Hospital, Madison.
He was born June 16, 1953, in Wausau, son of the late Leander and Clara (Paulus) Lang.
Charlie was a graduate of Newman High School. He developed a lifelong passion for stock car racing while helping his friend Dave Boodle...
Steven "Boner" J. Beaudoin
Aug 1, 2021
Steven “Boner” James Beaudoin, 64, peacefully passed away August 1, 2021 under the care of Aspirus Hospice Services at his home in Edgar, Wisconsin surrounded by his family and friends after a courageous battle with lung and brain cancer. Knowing he has been met by the loving arms of his mother, father, and close friends eases the heartache a...
Ronald "Ron" E. Alexander
Jul 30, 2021
Ronald “Ron” E. Alexander, 60, died Friday, July 30, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born April 9, 1961 in Chicago, son of Virginia Alexander. On June 23, 1995 he married Brenda Beadle in Stevens Point.
Ron enjoyed working on cars, hard rock music, putting together puzzles and making homemade pizza. He was a...
Joshua "Josh" J. Morgan
Jul 29, 2021
Joshua J. Morgan, 41, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 29, 2021 at his home.
He was born August 2, 1979 in Wausau, son of Jeffery Morgan and Jane (Holbrook) Frohm.
Josh enjoyed watching baseball and basketball with his stepdad Rich and was an avid Steelers, Brewers and Bucks fan. He loved his dog, Mookie, very much. ...
Nancy R. Gast
Jul 29, 2021
Nancy R. Gast, 68, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born August 26, 1952, in Wausau, daughter of the late James and Susan (Hooker) Brose. On December 15, 1973, she married Lyle Gast Jr. at First United Methodist Church, Wausau. He survives.
Nancy graduated from Wausau...
Charlene "Char" J Christian
Jul 27, 2021
Charlene J. Christian, 71, peacefully passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at the Pride TLC Assisted Living Facility in Weston. She was born June 6, 1950 in Wausau to the late Arthur and Belinda (Juedes) Christian.
Charlene was a member of St. Peter’s Church in the Town of Hamburg. She attended Maple Grove Grade School, and Merrill...
Marlyn S. Wann
Jul 25, 2021
On Sunday, July 25, 2021, Marlyn S. Wann, beloved mother of two, died at the age of 80 at Stone Crest Residence, in the care of Interim HealthCare Hospice in Wausau, Wisconsin. Marlyn was born in Berwyn, Illinois in September of 1940, and during childhood, her family relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana. She graduated from Broad Ripple High School and...
Donald D. Behr
Jul 24, 2021
Donald “Don” D. Behr, age 76, of Rothschild passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston. He was born May 16, 1945 in Wausau to the late Henry and Rosella (Baranowski) Behr. Don married Mary Guilday on March 5, 1971 in Iowa, a union that would last over 50 years.
In his earlier years,...
Robert "Rob" A. Niles
Jul 21, 2021
Robert “Rob” A. Niles, 50, died July 21, 2021 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He fought hard to maintain control over his body as the cancer diminished him slowly and was always determined to keep trying. Knowing he has been...
Marian D. (Brodjeski) Larson
Jul 15, 2021
Marian D. Larson, 88, Schofield, died Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Marshfield Medical Center.
She was born December 22, 1932, in Athens to the late Anton and Helen (Feltzkowski) Brodjeski. On February 28, 1959, she married Perry Larson. He preceded Marian in death on September 29, 2011.
Over the years, Marian had been employed with...
Henry A. Brzezinski
Jul 15, 2021
Henry A. Brzezinski, 98, Wausau died Thursday, July 15, 2021 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Rennes, Weston.
He was born January 2, 1923 in the town of Bevent, son of the late Joseph and Martha (Kedrowicz) Brzezinski.
Henry, whose Catholic faith was central in his life, graduated from St....
Carmon L. Stencil
Jul 14, 2021
Carmon L. Stencil, 83, Mt. Horeb, formerly of Edgar, WI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at UW Hospital, Madison.
Carmon was born February 24, 1938, in Louisville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Richard and Johnnie Catherine (Holter) Melton. She was the oldest of six children. On April 5, 1956, she married Kenneth L. Stencil...
Sue (Cassell) Steckbauer
Jul 13, 2021
Sue Steckbauer, beloved by many, passed away, way too young, July 13, 2021, at the age of 54, in Green Valley, Arizona, in the comfort of her home and family.
She was born January 2, 1967, at the Atlantic Hospital, the daughter of Rosemary (Fay) and John Cassell.
Sue graduated from Superior High School and...
Mark E. Fennell
Jul 12, 2021
Mark E. Fennell, 65, Fenwood, died peacefully at home on Monday, July 12, 2021, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
On August 25, 1979, he was united in marriage to Kelly Wierzba in Weston, WI, and together were blessed with their beautiful daughter, Sherri.
Mark served in the United States Army...
Suzanne (Young) Pitterle
Jul 7, 2021
Suzanne “Sue” Pitterle, 86, Wausau, died on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau.
She was born January 31, 1935 in Gary, Indiana, daughter of the late Fritz and Dorothy (Lenhardt) Young. On May 18, 1963, she was united in marriage to Frederick “Fred” Pitterle in Milwaukee.
Survivors include, her husband, Fred; four...
Edward C Matz Jr.
Jul 4, 2021
Edward C. Matz Jr., 71, Pickerel, died Sunday July 4, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born May 18, 1950, in Wausau, son of the late Edward C. and Marion (Kaufmann) Matz Sr. On September 18, 2010, he married Judy (Andreas) Landrum Pagenkopf in Wausau. She survives.
From the age of 19 up to...
Thomas S. Mader
Jul 3, 2021
Thomas S. Mader, 71, Marathon, died Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born June 4, 1950, in Marshfield, son of Joan (Brickheimer) Mader and the late Steven Mader. On August 24, 1974, he married Nancy Miller.
Tom worked in construction and later as a truck driver for County Materials. He served...
Walter "Wally" J. Fredrick
Jul 2, 2021
Walter “Wally” J. Fredrick, 81, died Friday, July 2, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born December 11, 1939 in Mosinee, son of the late Wayne and Sylvia (Schulling) Fredrick. On December 18, 2004 he married Carol Blarek at Highland Community Church, Wausau.
Wally was a proud veteran who served his country in Vietnam. ...
Brian "Denny" Dennis Neill
Jul 1, 2021
Brian Dennis “Denny” Neill, 83, died peacefully in Wausau, WI, on Thursday, July 1, 2021 with his beloved wife at his side, at Benedictine Living Center while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
Denny was born August 22, 1937, in Minneapolis, MN, to Andrew Christopher and Helen (Nordberg) Neill. He married Carolyn “Carol”...
James "Jim" Tilton
Jul 1, 2021
James “Jim” Tilton, 75, Wausau, died Thursday July 1, 2021, at Marshfield Medical Center-Weston.
He was born September 2, 1945, in Stevens Point, son of the late Carroll and Evelyn (Zeleski) Tilton. On August 26, 1967, he married Mary Jo Kumbera at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives.
Jim graduated from Pacelli High School...
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