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.
Donald L. Martin
Feb 9, 2021
Donald L. Martin, 90, Rothschild passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He is survived by his wife Rose M. (Duir) Martin of Mosinee.
He was born May 26, 1930 in Rothschild, son of the late Anton and Hazel...
Brian R. Nelson
Feb 9, 2021
Brian Ronald Nelson, 57, passed away on February 9, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital due to ongoing health issues related to Glioblastoma and Cloves Syndrome.
Born on May 29, 1963 in Madison, Wisconsin to Ronald Nelson and Judith (Heintz) Nelson, Brian grew up in the Wausau area with his sister and many friends. He was known for...
Gerald "Jerry" F. Hornick
Feb 5, 2021
Gerald “Jerry” Hornick, 79, Wausau, passed away Friday February 5, 2021 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born July 12, 1941 in Ironwood, MI, son of the late Frank and Mary (Probelski) Hornick. Jerry married Sandra Sharon on October 28, 1965, she preceded him in death...
Kenneth "Gov" Zocher
Feb 4, 2021
Kenneth “Gov” James Zocher, 65, Athens, died on Thursday, February 4, 2021 unexpectedly at his home. He was born May 25, 1955 in Wausau, son of the late Hilbert and Shirley (Ziegel) Zocher. He married Barbara Schreiner on July 4, 1980. They later divorced on August 17, 1989.
Ken graduated from Athens High School and attended college...
Ronald J. Weiler
Jan 31, 2021
Ronald “Ron”J. Weiler, 74, Kronenwetter, died Sunday, January 31, 2021 at his home.
He was born March 10, 1946 in Medford, son of the late William and Edith (Draeger) Weiler.
Ronald farmed in the Town of Bern and Rietbrock and later worked for Wausau Windows and Wall Systems, Wausau, as a machine operator until retirement....
Marjorie "Marge" Ann (Towle) Zoborowski
Jan 31, 2021
Marjorie “Marge” Ann Zoborowski, 84, Fountain Hills, AZ, formerly of Wausau, WI, died peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family after a short battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
She was born October 17, 1936, in Wausau, daughter of the late Archie and Margaret (Goyette) Towle. On August 27, 1960, she married Myron...
Dennis A. Lewandowski
Jan 29, 2021
Dennis A. Lewandowski, 77, Wausau, passed away with family by his side on Friday January 29, 2021 from Lewy Body Dementia at Our House Assisted Living, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born July 29, 1943 in Wausau, son of the late Alexander and Aldine (Zahn) Lewandowski. He graduated from Wausau...
Willard "Willie" Frank Cleveland Jr.
Jan 28, 2021
On Thursday, January 28, 2021, Willard “Willie” Cleveland Jr., loving husband, father and grandfather, 69 years old, passed away peacefully at his home from his battle with cancer. Willie was born in Wausau on June 13, 1951 to the late Willard Sr. and Evelyn (Moeck) Cleveland.
In 1968, he joined the United States Army during the Vietnam...
Yvonne J. Guske
Jan 27, 2021
Yvonne J Guske, 87 of Schofield died on Wednesday January 27th at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.
She was born May 24, 1933 in Loyal, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Florence Theresa Schuld.
On February 5th, 1952 she married William Guske Jr. in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on November 8th, 2020.
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Julaine "Jill" M. (Petri) Loesel
Jan 27, 2021
Julaine “Jill” M. Petri-Loesel, 74, Merrill passed away Thursday, January 27, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born November 7, 1946 in Wausau, daughter of the late Harold and Esther (Lambrecht) Petri. Jill married Richard “Dick” Loesel. He survives.
Jill was a proud homemaker for many years and cherished the time she was able...
Carter J. Hilts
Jan 27, 2021
Carter J. Hilts, 18, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at his home.
He was born March 28, 2002 in Cedarburg, WI, son of Keith and Janet (Muggenburg) Hilts.
Carter, CJ as his friends called him, loved to play tennis, go hunting, and playing and listening to music. He just completed his first semester...
Delphine G. (Piekarski) Bothner
Jan 26, 2021
Delphine Bothner, 101 of Wausau died Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Milestone Senior Living in Eagle River, Wisconsin. She was in the company of friends and family when she passed.
She was born August 30, 1919 in the town of Marathon, daughter of the late John and Josephine (Starzinski) Piekarski. She married Conrad Kumbera with whom she...
David Michael King
Jan 25, 2021
David M. King, infant son of Patrick and Katherine (Sommers) King of Edgar, was born to life and entered into eternal life on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He is survived by his parents; his sister, Taylor; paternal grandparents, Mike and Linda King, Edgar; maternal grandparents, Steve and Peg Sommers, Afton, MN; maternal great-grandmother,...
Ronald M. Beckman
Jan 23, 2021
Ronald M. Beckman, 82, passed away peacefully at Primrose Memory Care in Weston surrounded by his loving family.
Born to Melvin and Mildred Beckman in Madison, WI, he graduated from Custer High School in Milwaukee and went on to receive a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Industrial Education from the University of Wisconsin – Stout.
...
Michael "Mike" G. Worzella
Jan 22, 2021
Michael “Mike” G. Worzella, 61, Marathon passed away peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2021.
He was born August 25, 1959 in Wausau, son of the late Chester Sr. and Marie (Falkavage) Worzella. On October 26, 1985 he married Elizabeth “Bette” Rajek at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives.
For many years Mike worked at...
Allene "Ally" L. Passehl
Jan 20, 2021
Athens – Allene “Ally” L. Passehl, 71, died Wednesday, January 20, 2021 surrounded by her family at home in Athens, WI, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ally was born March 3, 1949, in Wausau, WI, the daughter of Henry and Ione (Manecke) Rachu. She married Jerome Passehl on March 8, 1969 at St. Anthony’s Church in Athens, WI,...
Dorothy M. Parker
Jan 20, 2021
Dorothy Parker, (Gwiazdon), passed away in Merrill, WI on 1/20/2021.
Dorothy Mae Gwiazdon was born on April 6, 1929 in Blaine, Minnesota--the fourth of six children of Lawrence and Sophie Gwiazdon. Her family moved to a farm in Hannibal, Wisconsin, where Dorothy attended elementary school and high school. She met the love of her life there, John...
Martha I. (Zocher) Zinkowich
Jan 19, 2021
Martha I. Zinkowich, 93, town of Hamburg died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 surrounded with love and care from her two daughters, Karen and Jodi at Aspirus Hospital, Medford .
She was born January 1, 1928 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late William and Grace (Steffen) Zocher. On April 12, 1946 she married Edward Zinkowich...
Pauline Rita (Poirier) Grondin
Jan 18, 2021
Pauline Rita (Poirier) Grondin
December 30, 1940 – January 18, 2021
On Monday, January 18th, 2021, Pauline joined her husband Roland “Joe” Grondin in eternal rest. Pauline was the proud wife of a 28 year Special Forces veteran, a loving mother, a wonderful grandmother, and awesome great-grandmother.
She is survived by her son...
Lee Thao
Jan 16, 2021
On Saturday, January 16, 2021, Lee Thao, a loving husband and father of five, passed away at age 45. Lee Thao was born on June 6, 1975, in Vang Vieng, Laos. He was the son of Ntxheb Xuv Thao and Chou Chang. On March 23, 1995, he married Phoua Yang. They raised three daughters, Celia, Keaira, and Crysania, and...
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