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.
Lorraine E. (Rauen) Doering
May 24, 2022
Lorraine E. Doering, 96, Wausau passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.
She was born March 15, 1926, in Poniatowski, daughter of the late John and Caroline (Braun) Rauen. On May 26, 1945, she married Willard Doering at Holy Family...
Richard J. Jesse
May 21, 2022
Richard J. Jesse, 91 Wausau passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born March 8, 1931, in Wausau, son of the late Eric and Elizabeth (Nikolai) Jesse, Sr. On June 19, 1954, he married Patricia Wendt at St. Mary...
Janice L. Peterson
May 20, 2022
Janice L. Peterson, 82, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
She was born April 1, 1940 in Fairchild, daughter of the late George and (Celia Smith) Gorkowski. On February 17, 1961 she married Leonard Peterson in Mainz, Germany. He preceded her in death on July 13, 2015.
Janice was involved...
Ralph J. Wozniak
May 16, 2022
Ralph James Wozniak, 85, of Athens, WI, passed away on May 16, 2022 at Our Way Assisted Living in Merrill, Wisconsin from natural causes. Ralph was born on December 5, 1936 to Theodore and Marie Wozniak in Athens, WI. Ralph was a graduate of Athens High School and worked, after high school, worked as a pinsetter at the Athens...
Michael John Marx
May 15, 2022
Michael John Marx, 58, devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed unexpectedly into eternal life on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield, from organ failure due to an aortic dissection.
Michael was born September 12, 1963, to the late Alfred Marx and Barbara (Scheel) Marx, Ringle. Michael married the love of his life,...
Jerry Mac Madison
May 15, 2022
Jerry Mac Madison, passed away in Wausau, Wisconsin on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
He is survived by his wife, Nelda (Seer) Madison; sons, Mark (Heidi Arnao) Madison and Elliott (Elena) Madison; twin sister, Janet Miller; brothers-in-law, Jim Miller and Don Stahl; grandchildren, Madeline, Andre and Theodore Madison; nieces, Kerry Miller and Candy McHugh; and nephew, Darrin Stahl....
Eugene Keen
May 13, 2022
Eugene "Gene" Keen, 82, of Wausau passed away peacefully on Friday, May 13th, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born August 3, 1939, in Knowlton, son of the late Peter Keen and Zina Susan Knoblock. On December, 23, 1982, he married Jenny Nichols in Wausau. She survives.
Gene worked at Marathon Electric for 31...
David Lee Schepp
May 11, 2022
On Wednesday May 11th, 2022, we said goodbye to Dave, a loving brother, husband, father, and grandfather.
Dave was born in Wausau, WI on September 4th, 1951. He was the son of the late Wilbert and Florence (Kolter) Schepp. Dave had three brothers, Wayne, Dale, and Keith. He grew up on Randolph St, the northwest side of...
Ramona "Rae" J. (Huettl) Ortman
May 11, 2022
Ramona “Rae” Jean Ortman, 82, Milan, died Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Vita Care Living in Stratford.
Rae was born on July 23, 1939 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Albert and Mabel (Dorst) Huettl. Rae was a 1958 graduate of Stratford Senior High, and went on to obtain her nursing degree from Marshfield School of Nursing. Rae...
Thomas L. Rader
May 10, 2022
Thomas L. Rader, 59, Wausau, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was blessed and received his last rites in the Catholic faith.
Tom was born December 10, 1962, at St. Francis Hospital, Milwaukee, son of the late Diane (LaMere) and Larry Rader, Wausau.
Tom graduated from Newman High School and...
Frances (Grabko) Ruesch
May 8, 2022
Frances Ruesch, 91, Wausau passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born in Hatley on March 16, 1931, daughter of the late Carl and Mattie (Kuklinski) Grabko. She was married, firstly, to Darrell Ryan (1949) with whom she had two sons James and Timothy. Later, after divorce from her first husband,...
Nathan A. Meyer
May 8, 2022
Nathan A. Meyer, 41, Hatley, died unexpectedly Sunday May 8, 2022 at home.
He was born September 24, 1980 in Wausau, son of Pamela (Nievinski) Meyer, Hatley and the late Orville Meyer.
Graduating from D.C.Everest High School on June 2, 1999, Nathan spent summers as a First Mate with First Choice Charter in Baileys Harbor. ...
Glenn J. Schmitz
May 7, 2022
Glenn J. Schmitz, 82 died Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born June 12, 1939 in Wausau, son of the late John and Elizabeth (Furger) Schmitz. On August 12, 1961 he married Dorothy Nowaczyk at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on June 17, 2011.
Glenn was...
Elsie A. (Cihlar) Wirkus
May 5, 2022
Elsie A. Wirkus, 93, Wausau, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
She was born March 10, 1929 in Mosinee, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Cerny) Cihlar. On September 24, 1952, she married Daniel Wirkus at St. Paul Catholic Church in Mosinee. They would have...
Jean M. Bridges
May 4, 2022
Jean M. Bridges, 89, died Wednesday, May 4, 2022 under the care of Interim Hospice at Copper Leaf in Schofield.
She was born October 22, 1932 in Eau Claire, daughter of the late Anton and Elgie Eckert. On August 20, 1955 she married Gerald Bridges in Eau Claire. He preceded her in death on May 6, 2014....
Diane R. Bargender
May 3, 2022
Diane R. Bargender, 57, Hugo, MN, formerly of Wausau, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at her home.
She was born April 2, 1965 in Wausau, the daughter of Edward and Mary (Hughes) Bargender.
Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed cooking, baking, making jewelry and other crafts. Some of Diane’s favorite people were those...
Stanley J. Zyduck
May 1, 2022
Stanley J. Zyduck, 84, Kronenwetter died Sunday, May 1, 2022, at this home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born June 12, 1937, in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Hildegarde (Eisner) Zyduck. On October 19, 1957, he married Charlotte Shidell at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. She preceded him in death on February 24,...
Mao B. Khang
Apr 29, 2022
Mao B. Khang, 48, Wausau, died Friday April 29, 2022, at the Aspirus Hospice House. She was born July 28, 1973 in Laos, daughter of May Yang and Wang Chue Khang.
Mao devoted her life to her children and victims of abuse. She was an advocate for many causes. Among the many, she was involved with the...
Stanley "Stan" D. Stichmann
Apr 29, 2022
Stanley D. “Stan” Stichmann, 82, Wausau, formerly of Phillips passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mountain Terrace, Wausau.
He was born April 12, 1940, in Sturgeon Bay, son of the late Roland and Geraldine (Vertz) Stichmann. Stan married Dianne Knaack in Hayward on July...
Milton "Butch" J.F. Giese
Apr 27, 2022
Milton "Butch" J. F. Giese, 73, Wausau, formerly of Athens, passed away at home on Wednesday, Aprill 27, 2022.
He was born November 8, 1948 in Vienna, Austria, son of the late Milton and Christine (Hedinger) Giese. Milton was united in marriage to Marion Polsek and his second marriage was to Carla Frank.
For many...
