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.
Leona S. (Neft) Mayer
Feb 6, 2022
Leona S. Mayer, 97, Wausau, died Sunday February 6, 2022 at her home.
She was born October 16, 1924, in Shooks, Minnesota, daughter of the late Joseph and Opal (Young) Neft. On May 18, 1943, she married Gustave Mayer in Shooks, Minnesota. He preceded her in death February 20, 2003.
Prior to her retirement, Leona...
Otto C. Fitzsimmons
Feb 6, 2022
Otto C. Fitzsimmons, 89, Wausau passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 6, 2022, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born March 23, 1932, in Cadott, son of the late John and Ellen (Seichter) Fitzsimmons. On September 14, 1955, he married Delores Draeger...
Sarah Ann Matsick
Feb 4, 2022
On the evening of February 4th, 2022, Jesus and Michael came to Sarah's bedside, took her hand and said "come home". Sarah passed away from a septic infection due to aspiration that developed into pneumonia. Her work here on this Earth was complete.
Sarah was a precious gift delivered to Michael and Kathleen (Sullivan) Matsick on May...
Geraldine R. (Breit) Schneck
Feb 2, 2022
Geraldine R. Schneck, 94, Wausau, died Wednesday February 2, 2022 at House of Dove Hospice in Marshfield.
She was born November 24, 1927, in Stratford, daughter of the late Hugo and Linda (Schwanz) Breit. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim and her daughter Judy.
At the age of 17 after graduating from...
Barbara M. (Schneider) Kirchhevel
Feb 1, 2022
Barbara M. Kirchhevel, 90, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at The Bay at Colonial Manor, Wausau.
She was born September 16, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of the late George and Marie Valerie (Thibault) Schneider. She grew up in Newburyport, MA & graduated from Newburyport High School in 1949. She loved baseball &...
Jerry J. Zelenka
Feb 1, 2022
Jerry J. Zelenka, 87, Wausau, died Tuesday February 1, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born December 25, 1934 in Antigo, son of the late Joseph and Clara (Stieber) Zelenka. On June 9, 1956, he married Mary J. Noskowiak at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church, Antigo. She preceded him in death May 28, 2021.
Jerry...
Kevin Joseph Hauptman
Jan 31, 2022
Kevin J. Hauptman, 35, Wausau, died unexpectedly on Monday, January 31, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born May 7, 1986, in Dallas, Texas, son of Vaclav and Linda (Minyard) Hauptman.
Kevin graduated from the ITT Technical Institute in San Antonio, Texas and earned his degree in Systems Management. Among his favorite pastimes, he...
Oliver N. Schueller
Jan 30, 2022
Oliver N. Schueller, 95, died January 30, 2022 under the care of St. Croix Hospice at The Bay at Colonial Manor, Wausau.
He was born September 13, 1926.
Private family services were held.
Florian "Ollie" M. Ahles
Jan 30, 2022
Florian “Ollie” M. Ahles, 89, Colby passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 30, 2022, while under the care of Heartland Hospice at Waterford of Colby.
He was born June 2, 1932, in Mosinee, son of the late Edward and Dolores (Hauk) Ahles. On June 25, 1955, he married Joyce Schaefer at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Milan. She...
Janet M. (Ziech) Zastrow
Jan 30, 2022
Janet M. Zastrow, 72, Wausau passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born April 27, 1949, in Wausau, daughter of the late Reinhold and Gladys (Mcgonigal) Ziech. On September 3, 1968, she married Garry Zastrow at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wausau. He preceded her in death on June 26, 2009....
Irene R. Landowski
Jan 29, 2022
Irene R. Landowski 95, Wausau passed peacefully into God’s loving arms January 29, 2022, at Aspirus Hospice House with family by her side. Our Lord must have rejoiced after loaning her to us for so many years!
Irene was born on July 30, 1926, in Rosholt, Wisconsin and was the 9th of 12 children to the late...
Steven Scott Borchardt
Jan 28, 2022
Steven Scott Borchardt, age 63, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 28, 2022. Steve fought a courageous battle with ALS.
Steve was born on January 20, 1959 in Wausau to the late Donald and Gladys (Spindler) Borchardt. Steve was united in marriage to the love of his life Diane Fandrey on December 13, 1980 at St. Florian’s Catholic...
Mary A. (Gillis) Schuster
Jan 28, 2022
Mary A. Schuster, 78, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born July 2, 1943 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Elmer and Elaine (Freicks) Gillis. On November 26, 1960, she married James V. Schuster at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on February...
Jeanette Lucy Stubbe
Jan 25, 2022
Jeanette Lucy Stubbe, 90, of Wausau passed into the Loving Arms of Jesus on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, surrounded by her children.
Jeanette’s story began on November 7, 1931 when she was born to Edward and Elizabeth (Slagowski) Schroeder in Milwaukee in the community now known as Pulaski. She was the oldest of five children. She had...
Donald "Don" L. Kleinschmidt
Jan 24, 2022
Donald “Don” L. Kleinschmidt, 84, died Monday, January 24, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born October 6, 1937 in Merrill, son of the late August and Ermgard (Juedes) Kleinschmidt. On October 22, 1958 he married Nancy Schneck in Wausau and she preceded him in death on September 11, 2009.
Don graduated from Merrill...
Jane M. (Nowack) Myszka
Jan 24, 2022
Jane M. Myszka, 76, Edgar, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 24, 2022, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born July 24, 1945 in Wausau, daughter of the late Arthur and Irene (Laidlaw) Nowack. On August 1, 1964, she married the love of her life Norbert T. Myszka at St. Joseph...
Cheryl A. (Dennison) Moeller
Jan 23, 2022
Cheryl A. Moeller, 64, Wausau passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at her home.
She was born February 7, 1957, in Wausau, daughter of the late Gordon and Evelyn (Koeller) Dennison. On May 8, 1982, she married Norman Moeller in Wausau. He survives.
Cheryl worked at 29 Super Foods and Menards but for more...
Kathleen P. Bloemers
Jan 23, 2022
Kathleen P. Bloemers, 81, passed away January 23, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.
She was born January 15, 1941 in Milwaukee to the late Nathan and Rose (Olson) Pereles. On August 15, 1964 she married Roger Bloemers in Milwaukee.
Kathleen was a homemaker who also worked as a telephone secretary for the Telephone Answering...
Lois A. (Moegenburg) Vande Boom
Jan 22, 2022
Lois A. Vande Boom, 90, of Rib Mountain passed away peacefully at home , surrounded by her loving family.
Lois was born July 9, 1931, in Port Washington, daughter of the late Werner and Helen (Moths) Moegenburg. On May 24, 1952, she married the love of her life, Roy Vande Boom, at Immaculate Conception Church in Saukville. ...
Lorraine J. (Vercimak) Litzer
Jan 19, 2022
Lorraine Litzer passed away at age 92 in her home under the loving care of her family in Schofield on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.
Lorraine was born in Plover, WI on July 2, 1929, to the late John and Melva (Cater) Vercimak. Lorraine was the first of two children. Her brother, John (Kathy) Vercimak of Schofield survives. ...
