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.
Rosemarie Laffin
Nov 24, 2021
Rosemarie “Dottie” Laffin, 95, formerly of Wausau, died Wednesday November 24, 2021, at Rush Copley Medical Center, in Aurora, Illinois.
She was born December 4, 1925, in the town of Hewitt, daughter of the late Steven and Rosalia (Kristal) Palesch. On October 8, 1949, she married Milton Laffin at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her...
Sharon L. Soppe
Nov 24, 2021
Sharon L. Soppe, 81, passed from this life on Wednesday November 24, 2021, at Homme Home, Wittenberg, Wisconsin.
She was born March 12, 1940, in Illinois, daughter of the late Lincoln and Katherine (Staddle) Schubert. Prior to her retirement, Sharon had been employed as a Restaurant Server and loved getting to know her regular customers. Sharon also...
Jodi Lynn Kraft
Nov 24, 2021
Jodi Lynn Kraft, age 52, of Edgar, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born July 20, 1969, the daughter of George and Jean (Mann) Schug. Jodi was a 1987 graduate of Athens High School.
On May 30, 1992, she married Brian...
Florence C. (Bantes) Berens
Nov 23, 2021
Florence Christina Berens, 96, Edgar, died Tuesday, November 23, 2021, with her family by her side.
She was born to Joseph and Mary (Dvorak) Bantes on September 2, 1925, in the town of Frankfort. She married Clarence Berens on October 12, 1949, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Edgar. He preceded her in death in November 1996.
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Major Paul E. Logan
Nov 23, 2021
Major Paul Eugene Logan, age 65, was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on November 23, 2021, in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Paul is survived by his wife Barbara (nee Pettit) of Wausau, WI; his son, Jonathan (Nikki) and grandchildren Eva, Mia, and Finn, of Cecil, WI; and his daughter, Brenna (Vinal), of Indianapolis, IN; and his...
Dolores M. Lonsdorf
Nov 23, 2021
Dolores Margarite Lonsdorf 91, of the Village of Maine, died peacefully, Tuesday, November 23, 2021, with family at her side.
She was born April 11, 1930, in Wausau to Edward and Gertrude (Schneider) Litzer.
She was united in marriage to George J. Lonsdorf in August 1948 and together they operated a Guernsey dairy farm and...
Edith (Wiskowski) Walters
Nov 22, 2021
Edith Walters, resident of Pride TLC, Wausau died November 22, 2021.
She was born on October 14, 1924, in the town of Reid, Marathon County, daughter to Telesfor and Victoria Kulakowski Wiskowski. Her marriage to Frank Walters took place in Hatley on June 5, 1943. Frank died April 9, 1998.
Edith and Frank farmed in...
Mary Louise (Narloch) Erickson
Nov 20, 2021
Mary L. (Narloch) Erickson
On Saturday evening, November 20, 2021, Mary L Erickson, 94, completed her journey in this life and began an everlasting life in the presence of her creator God.
She was born on September 25, 1927 in Wausau, daughter of the late Leon and Mathilda (Levandowski) Narloch. She graduated from Wausau Senior...
Mary Denk
Nov 20, 2021
Goodbyes are not forever, nor are they the end. They simply mean we’ll miss you. Until we meet again…
Mary Denk, Age 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home on Saturday, November 20, 2021 under hospice care after a courageous battle with cancer.
Mary Margaret Viegut was born on September 12,...
Jane L. (Kleinheinz) Cumberland
Nov 20, 2021
Jane L. Cumberland, Wausau, died peacefully on November 20, 2021 Surrounded by members of her loving family. She had just celebrated her 91st birthday.
She was born November 2, 1930 in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Moseler) Kleinheinz. Jane worked as a clerical staff member at the Wausau Paper Mill.
On January...
James J Strachota
Nov 18, 2021
James J. Strachota, 92, Wausau passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.
He was born March 21, 1929, in Wausau, son of the late Oscar and Helen (Schroeder) Strachota. On July 13, 1968, he married Marlene Rosentreter at St. Matthew...
Allen "Al" J Czeck
Nov 17, 2021
Allen “Al” Czeck, 73, Wausau passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, 15 days after his loving wife Kathy passed away.
He was born September 9, 1948, in Wausau, son of the late Leonard and Elaine (Palesh) Czeck. On August 28, 1971, he married Kathy Saeger in Wausau. She preceded him in death on...
Carol L. (White) Brady
Nov 17, 2021
Carol Brady, 81, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in May 2019, Carol successfully battled the disease and enjoyed many special moments with her family and friends thanks to the excellent care she received from Dr. Sam Lubner of the University of Wisconsin’s Carbone Cancer Center.
She was born...
Florence "Flossie" M. Weisenberger
Nov 16, 2021
Florence “Flossie” Weisenberger, 92, died Tuesday, November 16, 2021 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Copperleaf, Schofield.
She was born November 5, 1929 in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Zajdel) Michalewicz. On April 29, 1950 she married Rudolph “Rudy” Weisenberger at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. He preceded her...
Gary J. Brewster
Nov 16, 2021
Gary J. Brewster, 49, Edgar passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Froedert Hospital, Milwaukee.
He was born March 12, 1972, in Beaverton, Michigan, son of Gary L. and Susan (Bazsany) Brewster, Edgar. On October 15, 1994, he married Sheila Strasser at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. She survives.
For more than 24 years...
Patrick James Ruplinger
Nov 16, 2021
Patrick James Ruplinger, 36, Mosinee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born June 6, 1985 in Wausau, the son of Deacon Gordon and Mary (O’Malley) Ruplinger. On November 10, 2007, he married Analisa Marie Aldridge in the town of Hull.
Patrick was a 2003 graduate of Marathon...
Arnold "Arnie" Baumann
Nov 16, 2021
Arnold S. “Arnie” Baumann Jr., 79, Weston, died Tuesday November 16, 2021, at home under the care of his family and Heartland Hospice.
He was born July 3, 1942, in Wausau, son of the late Arnold Sr. and Pauline (Rosentreter) Baumann. On November 5, 1988, he married Rebecca Klinner at Mount Olive Lutheran Church. She preceded him...
Robert "Bob" W. Zastrow
Nov 15, 2021
May the good Lord bless and keep him til we meet again.
Robert Zastrow, a.k.a. Uncle Bob, took his last breath on November 15, 2021. It’s hard to believe that a man who could seemingly fix everything had not found a way to fix the human body.
There was always a new “Uncle Bob story”...
Ernest "Chuck" J. Stankowski
Nov 15, 2021
Ernest “Chuck” Stankowski, 59, Wausau passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born February 2, 1962, in Wausau, son of the late Ernest and Mary (Osterbrink) Stankowski. On June 23, 1984, he married Donna J. Werkheiser at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. They later divorced but remained friends.
For...
Kevin F. O'Brien
Nov 14, 2021
Kevin O’Brien, age 63, Mosinee, died Sunday, November 14, 2021
He was born March 29, 1958 in Racine, son of Francis and Henrietta O’Brien.
Survivors include his mother, Henrietta O’Brien, Wausau, his siblings, Mary Clark, Texas, Randy (Teri) O’Brien, Arizona and Jeff O’Brien, Schofield, two nephews, Ryan (Alyssa) Clark and Cory O’Brien, a niece, Nicole...
