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.
Evelyn Mae (Handrick) Barkow
Aug 7, 2022
Evelyn M. Barkow, 85, Athens, died Sunday August 7, 2022, at Our House Senior Living, Wausau.
She was born July 26, 1937, in Athens, daughter of the late Joseph and Grace (Krause) Handrick. On August 16, 1958, she married Marvin Barkow in Athens. He preceded her in death, October 6, 2002.
Evelyn had been employed...
Sharon A. (Rabehl) Boehm
Aug 7, 2022
Sharon Ann Boehm, 80, died peacefully Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born February 11, 1942, to the late Alvin C. and Gladys (Knorr) Rabehl. Growing up, she helped at her family’s business, Jerkwater Supper Club, Dorchester, WI and after graduating from...
Linda L. (Jirgl) Brickner
Aug 7, 2022
Linda L. Brickner, age 80, of Marathon passed away on Sunday August 7, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center Weston surrounded by her family. Linda was born in Wausau to Anton and Myrtle (Bromstead) Jirgl on November 6, 1941. She grew up on a farm in the town of Berlin. She was united in marriage to Raymond T. Brickner on...
Gerald F. Feldbruegge
Aug 6, 2022
Gerald (Jerry) F. Feldbruegge, 93, Wausau, died Saturday, August 6, 2022, under the care of Interim Hospice Services at his home.
He was born March 20, 1929, son of the late Herman and Grace (Olson) Feldbruegge. After Grace passed away Herman found a wonderful second wife in Evelyn B. (Day Seymour). As a young man Jerry worked...
Ralph D. Furger
Aug 6, 2022
Ralph Donald Furger, 77, Marathon, died August 6, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born August 11, 1944, in the town of Emmet to Henry and Marie (Imhoff) Furger. On June 26, 1965, Ralph married Patricia Kummerow at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marathon.
Ralph worked as a night...
Charles Parsch
Aug 4, 2022
Charles A. Parsch, 84, died Thursday, August 4, 2022, at his home.
He was born September 16, 1937, in Wausau, son of the late Lorence and Elizabeth (Muelbeck) Parsch. On July 30, 1961, he married Geraldine “Gerry” Bittner in Waukegan, Illinois. She preceded him in death on March 22, 2020.
Charles served his country in...
David Deon Stuart
Aug 3, 2022
David Deon Stuart, Wausau, WI passed away unexpectedly due to a heart attack at his home on his 20th wedding anniversary, August 3rd, 2022. He shared this life’s journey with his soul mate, “Sweet Lisa” (Hasko) Stuart. David was born in Nashville, TN on September 20th, 1967, to the late James C. “Jimmy” Williams and Deborah (Stuart) Terrell.
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Dennis R. Herzog
Aug 1, 2022
Dennis R. Herzog, 96 years young, died Monday, August 1, 2022 at Mountain Terrace Senior Living, Wausau.
He was born June 12, 1926, in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Minnie (Voight) Herzog. On December 28, 1967, he married Margaret Connor in Minnesota and she preceded him in death on May 6, 2016.
Dennis...
Rodney J. Mueller
Jul 31, 2022
Rodney J. Mueller, 55, died Sunday, July 31, 2022 at his home.
He was born July 7, 1967 in Wausau, son of the late Lawrence and Charlotte (Tatroe) Mueller.
Rodney enjoyed watch professional wrestling and looking at wrestling magazines.
Survivors include his sisters, Karen Sigmund, Fenwood, Prudy (Rod Nowack) Lang, Rib Mountain, Linda...
Rosita "Seedy" K. Thorson
Jul 30, 2022
Rosita (Seedy) K. Thorson, 91, Wausau, died Saturday, July 30, 2022 surrounded by family, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home.
She was born September 11, 1930 in Marshfield, daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Zintehafer) Hager. Rosita attended grade school at Sacred Heart Catholic School and graduated from Marshfield...
Gladys Magdalena (Artus) Johnson
Jul 29, 2022
Gladys M. Johnson, 94, Wausau passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, July 29, 2022 at her home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born December 6, 1927 in Edgar, daughter of the late William and Magdalena (Fochs) Artus. On November 20, 1948, she was united in marriage to...
Nancy L. (Achenreiner) Kryshak
Jul 29, 2022
Nancy L. Kryshak, 85, of Wausau, WI. passed away peacefully on Friday, July 29, 2022 at Primrose Memory Care in Weston, WI.
The former Nancy Louise Achenreiner was born on September 18, 1936 in Wausau to Siegfried “Fred” and Johanna (Pauls) Achenreiner.
On June 19, 1958 she married Tom Kryshak at Holy Name Catholic Church...
Sally A. Nelson
Jul 27, 2022
Nelson, Sally A."Meme" Memaw"
Sally A. Nelson, 82, of Rothschild, WI died unexpectedly Wednesday July 27, 2022 surrounded by family.
Sally was born July 21, 1939 in Oshkosh, WI to the late Burdette and Eva Stead, and moved with her family to Waco, TX in 1949 to build Baylor Stadium.
Sally was a...
Wayne Joseph Stubinski
Jul 27, 2022
Wayne J. Stubinski, 77, formerly of Wausau, died Wednesday July 27, 2022 at his home in Marshfield.
He was born June 2, 1945 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Phyllis (Wiskowski) Stubinski.
Wayne graduated from Newman High School and furthered his education, earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering at North Central Technical College,...
Marvin "Marv" V. Schlais
Jul 23, 2022
Marvin “Marv” Schlais, age 65, of Marathon, passed away Saturday July 23, 2002 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by his family.
He was born December 9, 1956 in Wausau, son of the late Virgil and Bernadine (Bargender) Schlais. Marv graduated from Edgar High School. He served in the United States Navy. On April 14, 1978 he married...
Helen M. (Zdrazil) Carl
Jul 22, 2022
Helen M. (Zdrazil) Carl
March 10, 1945 - July 22, 2022
Avid reader and devoted wife, mother, and sister Helen Carl’s love of life didn’t end with her death. Helen passed away on July 22, 2022, at the age of 77 after a courageous seven-year battle with cancer, surrounded by her family who will continue...
Leona Mae (Levandoski) Denfeld
Jul 20, 2022
Leona M. Denfeld, 94, Wausau passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Pride TLC, Weston.
She was born May 23, 1928, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Isadore and Leona (Knippel) Levandoski. She married Edward Denfeld in 1948. He preceded her in death on...
Arlynn "Duke" J. Schneider
Jul 19, 2022
On the morning of July 19th, 2022, Arlynn John “Duke” Schneider, 82 of Wausau, passed away at Azura Memory Care, Rib Mountain while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services Hospice.
Duke was born to John and Gladys (Kuse) Schneider in the Town of Hull, Marathon County in 1940. He married Christine Pearson in...
Keith Latendresse
Jul 18, 2022
Keith Joseph Latendresse peacefully passed away in his sleep on the morning of Monday, July 18th.
Keith was born to Edward Paul and Jeannette Leone (Isaacson) Latendresse on January 23rd, 1973 and grew up the youngest of four siblings (Kathleen, Mark, and Michael).
Keith excelled in athletics during his time at Brighton High School, to...
John A. Wesolowski
Jul 18, 2022
John A. Wesolowski, 85, died Monday, July 18, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born December 2, 1936 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Stanley and Rose (Filtz) Wesolowski. On August 8, 1959 he married Patricia Riehle at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel.
John was a dairy farmer for...
