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.
Irene R. Landowski
Jan 29, 2022
Irene R. Landowski 95, Wausau passed peacefully into God’s loving arms January 29, 2022, at Aspirus Hospice House with family by her side. Our Lord must have rejoiced after loaning her to us for so many years!
Irene was born on July 30, 1926, in Rosholt, Wisconsin and was the 9th of 12 children to the late...
Steven Scott Borchardt
Jan 28, 2022
Steven Scott Borchardt, age 63, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 28, 2022. Steve fought a courageous battle with ALS.
Steve was born on January 20, 1959 in Wausau to the late Donald and Gladys (Spindler) Borchardt. Steve was united in marriage to the love of his life Diane Fandrey on December 13, 1980 at St. Florian’s Catholic...
Mary A. (Gillis) Schuster
Jan 28, 2022
Mary A. Schuster, 78, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born July 2, 1943 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Elmer and Elaine (Freicks) Gillis. On November 26, 1960, she married James V. Schuster at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on February...
Jeanette Lucy Stubbe
Jan 25, 2022
Jeanette Lucy Stubbe, 90, of Wausau passed into the Loving Arms of Jesus on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, surrounded by her children.
Jeanette’s story began on November 7, 1931 when she was born to Edward and Elizabeth (Slagowski) Schroeder in Milwaukee in the community now known as Pulaski. She was the oldest of five children. She had...
Donald "Don" L. Kleinschmidt
Jan 24, 2022
Donald “Don” L. Kleinschmidt, 84, died Monday, January 24, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born October 6, 1937 in Merrill, son of the late August and Ermgard (Juedes) Kleinschmidt. On October 22, 1958 he married Nancy Schneck in Wausau and she preceded him in death on September 11, 2009.
Don graduated from Merrill...
Jane M. (Nowack) Myszka
Jan 24, 2022
Jane M. Myszka, 76, Edgar, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 24, 2022, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born July 24, 1945 in Wausau, daughter of the late Arthur and Irene (Laidlaw) Nowack. On August 1, 1964, she married the love of her life Norbert T. Myszka at St. Joseph...
Cheryl A. (Dennison) Moeller
Jan 23, 2022
Cheryl A. Moeller, 64, Wausau passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at her home.
She was born February 7, 1957, in Wausau, daughter of the late Gordon and Evelyn (Koeller) Dennison. On May 8, 1982, she married Norman Moeller in Wausau. He survives.
Cheryl worked at 29 Super Foods and Menards but for more...
Kathleen P. Bloemers
Jan 23, 2022
Kathleen P. Bloemers, 81, passed away January 23, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.
She was born January 15, 1941 in Milwaukee to the late Nathan and Rose (Olson) Pereles. On August 15, 1964 she married Roger Bloemers in Milwaukee.
Kathleen was a homemaker who also worked as a telephone secretary for the Telephone Answering...
Lois A. (Moegenburg) Vande Boom
Jan 22, 2022
Lois A. Vande Boom, 90, of Rib Mountain passed away peacefully at home , surrounded by her loving family.
Lois was born July 9, 1931, in Port Washington, daughter of the late Werner and Helen (Moths) Moegenburg. On May 24, 1952, she married the love of her life, Roy Vande Boom, at Immaculate Conception Church in Saukville. ...
Lorraine J. (Vercimak) Litzer
Jan 19, 2022
Lorraine Litzer passed away at age 92 in her home under the loving care of her family in Schofield on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.
Lorraine was born in Plover, WI on July 2, 1929, to the late John and Melva (Cater) Vercimak. Lorraine was the first of two children. Her brother, John (Kathy) Vercimak of Schofield survives. ...
Roger W. Sydow
Jan 17, 2022
June 14, 1948-January 17,2022
Roger Sydow 73, of Wausau, passed away at home Monday after a brief hospitalization due to heart failure.
He is survived by his loving wife Jean, siblings; Sally Sarlot, Diana Nickel, Lynda Emmons, Jim (Pam) Sydow, Mary (Ken) Fisher and Mike (Lynne) Sydow, in -laws; Marcia Pospychalla (Jeff Holzem), Joan Grubbs,...
Thomas "Tom" James Babl
Jan 16, 2022
Thomas “Tom” James Babl, 76, Ringle passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born August 23, 1945, in Milwaukee, son of the late Joseph and Florence (Washburn) Babl. On April 19, 1969, he married Bonnie Lewandowski in Round Lake, IL. She survives.
Prior to Tom’s retirement he was a...
Jewell H.E. Birkholz
Jan 14, 2022
Jewell H. E. Birkholz, 95, Wausau, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Wausau Manor, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born December 10, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late Emil and Margaret (Deckerdt) Laabs. On June 7, 1945, she married John Birkholz in Wausau. He preceded her in...
Deloris A. Dumdey
Jan 14, 2022
Deloris A. Dumdey, 97, died Friday, January 14, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born October 30, 1924 in Wausau, daughter of the late Vincent and Louise (Machyniak) Slaminski. On September 9, 1944 she married Robert W. Dumdey Sr. in Wausau and he preceded her in death on March 13, 1986.
Funeral services will...
William M. Copa
Jan 13, 2022
William “Bill” Marvin Copa, age 81 died on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at his home in Weston with his devoted wife Ellen and family by his side.
Bill was born on May 27, 1940, in Little Falls, MN to Aloysius and Helen (Wielinski) Copa. On July 3, 1965, he married Ellen Louise Dahm in Fargo, ND; together...
Mary E. Gass
Jan 12, 2022
Mary (DeMars) Gass, 89, passed away peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She lived her final days the same way she lived every day of her life with appreciation, deep faith, unconditional love, bountiful affection, and a constant, warm cheerfulness.
Mary Eloyce DeMars was born to Chester and Freda DeMars on May 14th,...
Marie Wenzel
Jan 11, 2022
Marie Wenzel entered peacefully into eternal life on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Pride TLC, Weston.
Marie Catherine Pyan was born August 16, 1936 in the town of Emmet to the late Edwin and Gertrude (Oelke) Pyan.
Marie married Donald “Don” Wenzel at St. Stephen’s...
Donna Mae Cleveland
Jan 9, 2022
Donna Mae Cleveland, 75, died Sunday, January 9, 2022 at her home.
She was born October 29, 1946 in Wausau, daughter of the late Walter and Lyda (Woodbeck) Wetzel. On July 1, 1972 she married Dale Cleveland at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on May 20, 2011.
Donna worked as...
Kaye E. Reetz
Jan 9, 2022
Kaye Ellen Reetz, 56, Wausau, died unexpectedly on January 9, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born October 6, 1965 in Wausau, the first child of Warren and Carol (Laabs) Reetz.
She attended Wausau Public Schools and competed in Special Olympics from a young age until her death. She was proud to work for...
Charlene "Mama" F. (Ress) Zychowicz
Jan 8, 2022
Charlene "Mama" F. Zychowicz, 83, Poniatowski passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born August 25, 1938, in Marshfield, daughter of the late Henry and Viola (Hamus) Ress Sr. On August 31, 1973, she married Anthony Zychowicz in Waukegan, IL. He preceded her in death on January 25, 2004.
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