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.
Judith "Judy" M. (Wagner) Ravonet
Mar 24, 2021
Judith M. Ravonet, 74, Marathon passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 while under the care of Heartland Hospice at Wausau Manor.
She was born April 7, 1946 in Marshfield, daughter of the late Mark and Marie (Beck) Wagner. On July 7, 1968 she married Richard Ravonet at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Stratford. He preceded her in death...
Mai "Lily" Vang
Mar 21, 2021
Mai Lily Vang was born on April 5, 1990 in California when her life was taken on Sunday morning of March 21, 2021. She was just about to turn 31 when the tragic event occurred. She leaves behind her children and many friends and family members.
Mai mainly went by the name of "Lily" and she enjoyed...
Dorothy Marie (Leick) Kraus
Mar 21, 2021
Dorothy Marie Kraus, 91, Wausau, entered into the gates of heaven peacefully March 21, 2021, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, surrounded by her loving family at Sylvan Crossings, Wausau.
She was born September 12, 1929 in Stratford, WI, daughter of the late Archie and Jennie (Knops) Leick. She grew up on...
Doris E. Spinnett
Mar 19, 2021
Doris E. Spinnett, 88, Wausau, formerly of Milwaukee passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor, Wausau.
She was born October 19, 1932 in Kansas, daughter of the late Jason and Ruby (Moore) Spinnett.
For many years Doris was a mail sorter at...
Elizabeth "Betty" (Hartl) Grendzinski
Mar 17, 2021
Elizabeth “Betty” R. Grendzinski, 86, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.
She was born March 15, 1935 in Stratford, daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Kauer) Hartl. On November 4, 1953, she married Leon T. Grendzinski at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Stratford. He preceded her in death on February 8, 2019.
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John P. Grant
Mar 17, 2021
John P. Grant, 72, died Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at his home.
He was born January 2, 1949 in Medford, son of the late Jerome and Irene (Kleiber) Grant. On September 16, 1972 he married Mary Gallistel at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford. She preceded him in death on October 29, 2020.
John served his...
Phillip L. Verville
Mar 16, 2021
Phillip was called to his eternal home on March 16, 2021, at the age of 88.
He was a beloved husband to Phyllis (Nagy) for 66 years; a devoted father to Phillip Jr, Denise (deceased), Dale, Corrine (Robert Stone), Kathy (Randy Volm), and Paul. A cherished grandfather to Phillip III, Lucas, Jessica, Tracy, Andrea, Michelle, Robert Jr,...
James E. Mullen
Mar 15, 2021
James E. Mullen, 64, died Monday, March 15, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born October 30, 1956 in Peoria, Illinois, son of George Mullen and the late Linda (Sparks) Mullen. He married Lynn Long.
James and Lynn own Mullen’s Irish Pub, Edgar. He loved his black cowboy hats, Jack Daniels, politics, gambling, bartending...
Keith "Nummy" A. Sherfinski
Mar 13, 2021
Keith “Nummy” Allen Sherfinski, 74, Wausau, died Saturday March 13, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born November 24, 1946 in Wausau, Wisconsin, the son of the late Henry and Cecilia (Hoffman) Sherfinski.
Keith was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the 1st Cavalry Division, 15th Medical Battalion in 1966.
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Merrillyn H. (Tracy) Fischer
Mar 13, 2021
MERRILLYN HELEN FISCHER
Many of Jesus’ disciples were fishermen, and Merrillyn would fit right in. Merrillyn Helen Fischer, age 82, was an active member of her church with a strong faith and caring heart, and was one heck of a cane pole fisherwoman. Merrillyn was born on October 25, 1938 to the late Giles Tracy and Mary...
Brian M. Greene
Mar 12, 2021
Brian M. Greene, 59, Hazelhurst, formerly of Wausau, died unexpectedly Friday, March 12, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born September 23, 1961 in Wausau, son of Gail (Kincaid) Greene and the late Thomas Greene.
Brian was employed with Linetec in Wausau for over 35 years. He was lucky to have spent many great...
Dorothy Paula (Schriefer) Punke
Mar 11, 2021
Dorothy Paula Punke, 93, died March 11, 2021 at Benedictine Living Community in Wausau, WI. She was born on July 29, 1927, the daughter of Martin and Elsa (Becker) Schriefer.
She was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens, WI. She attended Trinity Lutheran School. After graduating from Athens High School in May 1944, she was...
Agnes C. (Schueller) Adamski
Mar 10, 2021
Agnes C. Adamski
Agnes Catherine Adamski, 90, formerly of Edgar, passed away peacefully Wednesday March 10th, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Agnes was born January 18, 1931 in Edgar, daughter of the late Louis and Clara (Braun) Schueller. On June 9, 1952, she married Felix F. Adamski at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Edgar. ...
Marjorie "Margie" A. (Mueller) Stachoviak
Mar 10, 2021
Marjorie A. “Margie” Stachoviak, 82, Wausau passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.
She was born May 16, 1938 in Wausau, daughter of the late Harry and Irene (Jamlick) Mueller. On February 7, 1959 she married Frank Stachoviak at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on August 21, 2018....
Wayne E. Lawonn
Mar 9, 2021
Wayne E. Lawonn, 71, Wausau passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, surrounded by family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born October 11, 1949 in Wausau, son of the late Elroy and Elaine (Whitmore) Lawonn.
On October 24, 1970 he married Margaret “Peggy” Kasten at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau.
Wayne worked as...
George Burger
Mar 9, 2021
GEORGE R BURGER 1940 – 2021 passed away on March 9, 2021 at the Tomah VA Medical Center.
George was born March 19, 1940, in Wausau, Wisconsin, the oldest son of the late Anton and Lottie (Michalewicz) Burger who operated a dairy farm in rural Edgar, Wisconsin.
George graduated from St. John the Baptist Catholic...
James "Mert" L. Mertes
Mar 7, 2021
James Leon Mertes, “Mert”, 77, Wausau passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Mert was born March 6, 1944 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Wanda (Scutkowski) Mertes. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1963 where he met Geralyn LaVake. They were married on October 31, 1964 at St. Anne Catholic...
Laurell J. Knoeck
Mar 5, 2021
Laurell J. Knoeck, 91, was called to eternal rest on Friday March 5, 2021 while at home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born December 2, 1929 in the town of Marathon, son of the late Theodore and Hildegarde (Daul) Knoeck. On June 7, 1950 he married the love of his...
Mark G. Rausch
Mar 2, 2021
Mark G. Rausch, 58, town of Riplinger, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Mark was born December 5, 1962 in Wausau, to the late Lawrence and Bette Mae (Stange) Rausch-Esselman.
Mark grew up in Athens, Wisconsin, on the family dairy farm. It was there that he learned perseverance, a...
Marcella B. (Westfall) Scheithauer
Mar 1, 2021
Marcella B. Scheithauer, 87, Athens passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born April 5, 1933 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Andrew and Sophia (Greiner) Westfall. On September 15, 1951 she married Joseph Scheithauer in Rib Lake. He preceded her in death on June 17, 2018.
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