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.
Joan M. Kempf
Apr 26, 2022
Joan Marie Kempf was born on July 27, 1935, in Holton Township, Marathon County. She was the third child of Lucy (Wagner) and Frank Schopper. Joan attended the one-room Barry School through the eighth grade and graduated from Dorchester High School in 1952. She attended the Taylor County Normal (teachers’ college), graduated in 1954, and went on to earn...
James "Jim" Arnold Blume
Apr 26, 2022
James “Jim” A. Blume, 74, Marathon, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.
He was born September 7, 1947 in Wausau, son of the late Arnold and Loretta (Ritger) Blume.
Jim graduated from Marathon High School Class of 1965. After graduation, Jim took over management of the Blume family homestead farm as...
Dolores "Dee" M. (Fox) Fay
Apr 17, 2022
Dolores “Dee” M. Fay, 88, Wausau, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Homme Home in Wittenberg, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born November 9, 1933 in Chicago, IL, daughter of the late James and Edna (Schublewski) Fox.
Dee worked...
Shirley M. Penn
Apr 15, 2022
Shirley M. Penn, 94, entered her Heavenly home on Good Friday, April 15, 2022. She resided at her Weston home and up-North at her daughter and caregiver Gigi’s cottage until just weeks before passing on.
Shirley was born March 10, 1928 in Milwaukee as an only child of Arnold and May Bohlein. She graduated from North Division...
Barbara M. Mroczenski
Apr 15, 2022
Barbara M. Mroczenski, 64, Weston passed away peacefully on Friday, April 15, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.
She was born October 7, 1957, in Marshfield, daughter of the late Florian and Delores (Ruplinger) Mroczenski.
Barb enjoyed the simple things in life. She loved listening to music, dancing, decaf coffee and enjoying all types of...
Alyce M. Baumgardt
Apr 12, 2022
Alyce M. Baumgardt, 97, died Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born April 25, 1924 in Wausau, daughter of the late Henry and Freda (Rust) Ziegler.
Alyce worked as a claims supervisor for many years at Wausau Insurance. She enjoyed gardening and loved time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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James Parker Merrill
Apr 8, 2022
James “Parker” Merrill, of Weston, passed peacefully on April 8, 2022, at the age of 73 with his loving family by his side at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was the only son of the late Lovida (Williams) Merrill and James Merrill. After graduating from Delavan-Darien High School and developing a keen interest in music, he attended the University of...
Bruce Lee Knieriem
Apr 7, 2022
Bruce L. Knieriem, 77, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born November 7, 1944 in Elmore, Ohio, son of the late Verle and Bernice (Walters) Knieriem.
For many years, Bruce worked as a mechanical engineer for Greenheck...
Elaine R. (Rodd) Peterson
Apr 6, 2022
Elaine Peterson died on April 6, 2022, at the age of 100, just 4 weeks shy of her 101st birthday. She often reflected on how much the world had changed in her five score years.
Elaine loved her family and was grateful for the many good friends who enriched her life. She was a teacher for 40...
Margaret Anne (Poels) Zielke
Apr 5, 2022
Margaret A. Zielke, 94, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at her home.
She was born September 8, 1927 in Austin, MN, daughter of the late Leo and Anne Marie (Janssen) Poels. On March 18, 1950, she was united in marriage to Rudolph Zielke in Faribault, MN. He preceded her in death on January...
Jeanne E. Rock
Apr 4, 2022
Jeanne E. Rock, 73, Schofield, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, April 4, 2022 at the House of Dove in Marshfield, WI.
She was born on December 23, 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa, daughter of the late Walter and Lorraine (Fetters) Rock.
In her younger years, Jeanne was a stay at...
Barbara J. (Bates) Willemssen
Apr 4, 2022
Barbara Willemssen died at Copperleaf Memory Care in Marathon City, Wisconsin on Monday, April 4, 2022. She was born Barbara Jane Bates near Osceola, Clarke County, Iowa on April 18, 1941, to the late Sarah L. Hart and Earl Arthur Bates. She was the sister of Lois, Evie, Richard, Linda, Dottie, and Gary. Barb had four children: Pam, Perry,...
Lori L Brown
Apr 3, 2022
Lori L. Brown, 57, died April 3, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born August 3, 1964 in Wausau, daughter of Joan Heinz. On June 24, 2010 she married Darrin Brown in Wausau.
Lori was a talented tie-die artist who created many beautiful works on cloth, canvas, and glass. She loved taking trips to...
Audrey Mae (Singstock) Untiedt
Apr 3, 2022
Audrey Mae Untiedt passed away peacefully, in her sleep, at the Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau on April 3, 2022.
She was born on December 26, 1931 to Oscar and Florence (Morasch) Singstock, in the town of Hull, Colby Wisconsin. She graduated from Loyal High School. After graduating, she moved to Thorp WI and worked at Thorp...
Judy M. (Kyle) Doebler
Apr 2, 2022
Judy M. Doebler, 71, Wausau passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau.
She was born March 24, 1951, in Wausau, daughter of the late Clarence and Jeanette (Hench) Kyle.
In her younger years Judy was a waitress in...
Helen E. (Machel) Graveen
Apr 2, 2022
Helen Elva Graveen, 93, passed away on April 2, 2022 at Mount View Care Center, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Service. Angels came and took her home to Heaven where all the pain and suffering is gone.
Helen was born March 21, 1929 to the late Emil Robert Machel, Sr. and Martha Ernestine...
Thomas "Tom" G. Seefeldt
Apr 1, 2022
Thomas “Tom” G. Seefeldt, 82, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with stage 4 prostate cancer.
He was born April 13, 1939 in Milwaukee, son of the late Herbert and Meta (Pieper) Seefeldt. He married Lois Schultz and she preceded him in death on July 23, 1998.
Tom spent his younger years in Milwaukee...
Scott Hafner
Mar 31, 2022
Scott Hafner, 68, Wausau passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022, at his home.
He was born February 12, 1954, in Wausau, son of the late William and Patricia (Burkart) Hafner. Scott was a graduate of Newman Catholic High School, where we excelled in track and field.
On any given weekend, Scott could be found at...
Eunice G. (Randt) Werner
Mar 31, 2022
Eunice G. Werner, 93, Edgar passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022, while under the care of Compassus Hospice at her home, surrounded by her family.
She was born February 20, 1929, in the township of Frankfort, Marathon County, daughter of the late Alma (Bornowski) and Henry Randt. On April 19, 1947, she married Harold Werner at...
Robert "Bob" H. Laszewski
Mar 29, 2022
Robert “Bob” H. Laszewski, 96, Wausau passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born September 26, 1925, in Stevens Point, son of the late Frank and Rose (Krummel) Laszewski. On December 29, 1945, he married Lorraine Dombrowski in...
