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.

Lori Lanette (Kuhl)  Zemke

Lori Lanette (Kuhl) Zemke

Jul 16, 2022

Lori Lanette (Kuhl) Zemke

There’s another angel around the throne tonight.

Lori joined the Lord on Saturday, July 16, 2022 following her battle with cancer.  She had so many blessings in her lifetime and made the sun shine, even on a dreary day.

Lori was born and raised in Missouri Valley, Iowa and...

Frederick "Fred" C. Pitterle

Frederick "Fred" C. Pitterle

Jul 15, 2022

Frederick “Fred” C. Pitterle, 87, died Friday, July 15, 2022 under the care of Compassus Hospice at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau.

He was born July 23, 1934 in Freeport, Illinois, son of the late Adolph and Clara (Bach) Pitterle.  On May 18, 1963 he married Suzanne Young in Milwaukee and she preceded him in death on July...

Carletta M Zakrzewski

Carletta M Zakrzewski

Jul 14, 2022

Carletta M. Zakrzewski, 83, Wausau, died Thursday July 14, 2022, at Mount View Care Center, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She was born April 6, 1939, in Wausau, daughter of the late Otto and Grace (Jones) Muelver. She married Ernest Zakrzewski in Wausau. He preceded her in death December 27, 2011.

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Caryl A. Hafner

Caryl A. Hafner

Jul 12, 2022

Caryl A. Hafner, 62, Schofield passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield.

She was born January 14, 1960, in Wausau, daughter of the late William and Patricia (Burkart) Hafner.

Survivors include her siblings, Kim (Rochelle) Hafner, Minnesota and Michael (Alice) Hafner, Mosinee, her godson, Michael Hafner II and many nieces, nephews...

John L. Goldbach

John L. Goldbach

Jul 12, 2022

John L Goldbach, 58, Hartford, WI, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, from complications related to Type I Diabetes.

He was born June 16, 1964 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Wausau, WI. He graduated from Marathon High School, Marathon, WI and St. Norbert College, DePere, WI, where he was a very active member...

Donald Lee Meade

Donald Lee Meade

Jul 7, 2022

Donald Lee Meade passed away at his home in Wausau, WI on Thursday, July 7, 2022, following a brave battle with cancer. Don died peacefully with his loved ones by his side. He was 67 years old.

Donald Lee Meade was born August 9, 1954, in Bluffton, Indiana to Ralph & Anita (Mosure) Meade. Don attended grade...

Jon R. Musser

Jon R. Musser

Jul 7, 2022

Jon R. Musser, 82, Wausau passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home.

He was born April 18, 1940, in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania, son of the late Arthur and Sara (Kilgore) Musser.  On December 31, 1965, he married Patsea Arndt in California.  She preceded him...

James Anthony Sopata

James Anthony Sopata

Jul 7, 2022

James Anthony Sopata, 86, Rib Mountain, died Thursday July 7, 2022, at the Hospice House, Wausau.

He was born June 14, 1936, in Blue Island, Illinois, son of the late Anthony and Bernice (Zajac) Sopata. He attended a Catholic school in Illinois prior to his family moving to Deerbrook, Wisconsin where he transitioned to a one room...

Bradley Gene Utegaard

Bradley Gene Utegaard

Jul 6, 2022

Bradley Gene Utegaard, 27, died unexpectedly July 6, 2022, while hiking in New Mexico.

He was born November 15, 1994, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, son of Lisa Graf and James Utegaard.

Brad graduated from Wausau West High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  He worked in the IT field.  During his high school years,...

Mary Isabel (Landon)  Sullivan

Mary Isabel (Landon) Sullivan

Jul 5, 2022

Mary Isabel (Landon) Sullivan, 105, died July 5, 2022, at Renaissance Assisted Living, Weston, Wis, under the hospice care of Interim HealthCare of Wausau. She was a long-time resident of Montreal, Wis. Mary and her twin sister, Sarah Janet Landon, were born Nov. 25, 1916, in Wausau, Wis., the daughters of John Stewart Landon and Mary Isabel (McInnis) Landon....

Leroy Kienbaum

Leroy Kienbaum

Jul 5, 2022

LeRoy Kienbaum, 83, died with his loving brother Richard and loving sister Jeanette by his side on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Cedar Ridge Assisted Living, Mosinee.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel.  Rev. Joseph Nakwah will preside.  Burial will be in the...

Carol M. (Hebert)  Engman

Carol M. (Hebert) Engman

Jul 4, 2022

Carol M. Engman, 75, Wausau passed away Monday, July 4, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born October 6, 1946, in Unity, daughter of the late Leo and Hazel (Tibbitts) Hebert.  On October 16, 1965, she married David Engman at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau.  He preceded her in death on November 26, 2005.

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Bernard "Ben" George Breitenbach

Bernard "Ben" George Breitenbach

Jul 4, 2022

Bernard “Ben” Breitenbach, 84, Rothschild, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, July 4, 2022 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.

Ben was born on July 13, 1937, the son of Bernard and Mary Breitenbach. Ben is a graduate of Merrill High School, class of 1956. After graduation, Ben enlisted in the United States Marine Corps....

Lillian M. Bauman

Lillian M. Bauman

Jul 4, 2022

Lillian was born on June 18, 1927 in Colby, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Walter and Edith (Smart) Wurthmann.

As a child she attended the Rusk School in Town of Frankfort. She then graduated from Colby High School in 1945.   Lillian attended and graduated from Stevens Point Teachers College with a Rural Teachers Certificate in 1947.   She...

Gale R. Verpoorten

Gale R. Verpoorten

Jun 30, 2022

ATHENS - Gale R Ver­poorten 74, of Athens WI passed away at her home on June 30th, 2022.

She was born A New Years Baby on January 1st, 1948 to Herman and Vicki Kramm in Ath­ens WI. She married her love of her life Orville Verpoorten on Oct 24th 1964. They celebrated 54 years of marriage before...

Larry J. Perrodin

Larry J. Perrodin

Jun 28, 2022

Larry J. Perrodin, 82, Athens passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau

He was born in the Town of Goodrich October 7, 1939, son of the late Joseph and Lucille (Boxrucker) Perrodin.  On March 25, 2000, he married Mary (Gotz) Eckes.  She preceded him in death on July 10, 2011.

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John A. Nowicki

John A. Nowicki

Jun 27, 2022

John A. Nowicki, 88, Athens passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born December 7, 1933, in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Anton and Agnes (Witucki) Nowicki.  On October 25, 1958, he married Rosemarie Rausch at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She survives.

John and Rosemarie...

Marie L. (Kofler)  Lindwall

Marie L. (Kofler) Lindwall

Jun 26, 2022

Marie Lucille (Kofler) Lindwall, 72, Wausau peacefully passed away on June 26, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center Weston.

She was born on January 4, 1950, in Medford to Leonard and Emily (Surek) Kofler. She was raised on the family farm in Rib Lake with her two brothers and sister. She attended Rib Lake schools graduating from Rib...

Dorothy V. (Ollendick)  Salber

Dorothy V. (Ollendick) Salber

Jun 26, 2022

Dorothy V. Salber, Marathon passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 26, 2022, surrounded by her family.

She was born October 16, 1932, in Elgin, Nebraska, daughter of the late Bernard and Elizabeth (Baechler) Ollendick.  On August 25, 1954, she married Joseph G. Salber in Nebraska.  He preceded her in death on October 27, 2003.

For...

Jerome D. Johnson

Jerome D. Johnson

Jun 24, 2022

Jerome (Jerry) Douglas Johnson of Hadley, MN, passed away, peacefully, on June 24, 2022, at the age of 83.  Jerry was armed with an easy-going charm & a sense of wit.  He had a love of sports, especially Baseball, Golf & Fishing.

Jerry is preceded in death by his Wife, Lois Engel; Mother, Mary Helmke; Father, Douglas...

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