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.
James "Jake" A. Rogaczewski
Dec 6, 2020
James “Jake” Anthony Rogaczewski, 90, died Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Aspirus Care and Rehab, Medford.
He was born October 26, 1930 in Milwaukee, son of the late Edmund and Regina (Grzegorski) Rogaczewski. After graduating from Milwaukee Tech High School, he worked at Allen Bradley. In 1951 he was drafted for the Korean conflict. Upon his honorable...
Darlo M. (Graveen) Akey
Dec 6, 2020
Darlo Mae Akey, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 6, 2020, at her home in Weston, Wisconsin.
She was born August 26, 1940, in Wausau, Wisconsin to the late Arthur and Arline (Hickman) Graveen. She was a 1959 graduate of Wausau High School. On October 29, 1960 she married John J. Akey of Wausau, WI. They...
Lisa (Weisenberger) Mcgraw
Dec 2, 2020
Weston- Lisa McGraw-Weisenberger, 56, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Marshfield Hospital in Marshfield. Lisa was born February 9, 1964 in Wausau to William and Beverly Weisenberger. Lisa was a cosmetologist for nearly 20 years, where she loved to help women feel beautiful. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and most of all spending time with her family. Survivors include...
Michael A. Mcgivern
Dec 2, 2020
Michael A. McGivern, 82, Wausau, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday December 2, 2020 at Rennes Health and Rehab, Weston.
He was born November 10, 1938, in Stratford, son of the late Andrew and Julia (Drewek) McGivern. On December 3, 1955 he married the love of his life, Diana “Jane” Mitchell at St. Raphael Cathedral,...
Edna Ida (Kurth) Roble
Dec 2, 2020
Edna I. Roble, 97, Wausau, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Cedar Ridge, Weston.
She was born on February 4, 1923 in Ringle, WI, daughter of the late August and Josephine (Habeck) Kurth. On November 7, 1942, she married Benedict Roble in Wausau. He preceded her in death in May of 1996.
Among...
Delphine M. (Wilde) Klockziem
Dec 1, 2020
Delphine M. Klockziem, 83, Athens, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 while surrounded by her family, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born June 30, 1937 in Wausau, daughter of the late Kermit and Esther (Seehafer) Wilde. In her younger years, she worked for the Marathon Rubber...
Scott M. Plamann
Dec 1, 2020
Scott M. Plamann, 52, Kronenwetter, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born December 31, 1967 in Appleton, son of the late Kay and Nancy (Wardijan) Plamann. On December 28, 1992 he married Libertad “Libby” Canton. She survives.
Scott worked at Shopko in Wausau for many years, Eastbay, and together...
Reverend Joseph L. Kleinheinz
Nov 30, 2020
Reverend Joseph L. (Lawrence) Kleinheinz
December 15, 1928 – November 30, 2020
Reverend Joseph Kleinheinz, (Father Joe), a Wausau native, died peacefully on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Superior Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Father Joe was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on December 15, 1928, son of the late Joseph A. and Mary (Moseler)...
Rita V. (Grummel) Helding
Nov 30, 2020
Rita Victoria Helding, 84, Weston and formerly of Rib Falls and Edgar, passed away peacefully at her home on November 30, 2020 under the care of her five loving daughters and Interim Hospice.
Rita was born to Walter and Clara (Jacob) Grummel in Chicago, Illinois, the youngest of seven children. She married Tim Helding on June 28,...
Diane M. (Trzebiatowski) Heinz
Nov 30, 2020
Diane M. Heinz, 57, Ringle, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at home Monday November 30, 2020.
She was born July 20, 1963 in Wausau, daughter of Maryann (Jagler) Trzebiatowski, Pike Lake and the late Chester Trzebiatowski. On November 11, 1989 she was united in marriage to Jeff Heinz at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. He survives.
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Delmar Michlig
Nov 29, 2020
Wausau – Delmar Michlig, 78. Wausau, died Sunday, November 29 at Wausau’s Aspirus Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Phyllis, and his children John (Jackie), JoAnn, and Jim (Laura). Delmar was Grandpa to Aaron, Alexandra, Zoey, Nadine, Ben, and Brittney. Born on August 30th, 1942, Delmar was one of seven children, and the last of...
Barbara A. (Kaminski) Salyers
Nov 29, 2020
Barbara A. Salyers, 75, Wausau passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau.
She was born February 10, 1945 in Wausau, daughter of the late Wallace and Genevieve (Koback) Kaminski.
Barb loved her family more than anything and enjoyed any time she was able spend with all...
Bernice E. Roeder
Nov 27, 2020
Bernice Edith Roeder, 96, died Friday, November 27, 2020 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
She was born September 23, 1924 in the town of Holton, daughter of the late Herbert and Amanda (Junker) Jacobi. On June 10, 1948 she married Henry “Jake” Roeder at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, town of Pine River. He preceded her in death...
Dorothy Noack
Nov 26, 2020
Dorothy Noack, 99, Wausau, formerly of Seymour, died Thursday November 26, 2020 at Wausau Manor.
She was born October 3, 1921 in Seymour, daughter of the late Henry and Meta (Rusch) Butter. On October 12, 1940 she married Gerhardt ‘Bud” Noack at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Seymour. He preceded her in death.
Dorothy was a...
Anna Mae Jones
Nov 26, 2020
Anna Mae Jones, 96, Wausau passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at the U.W. Hospital, Madison.
She was born July 19, 1924 in Kingston, New York, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Markle) Hoffman. On December 9, 1945 she married George Jones in Stone Ridge, New York. He preceded her in death on April...
Dolores M. (Rauen) Mauer
Nov 24, 2020
Dolores M. Mauer, 97, Athens, died Tuesday November 24, 2020 at Athenian Living, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born May 16, 1923, in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Meyer) Rauen. On August 28, 1947, she married Gilbert Mauer at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. ...
Orlando S. Schmitt
Nov 24, 2020
Orlando S. Schmitt, 84, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020.
He was born September 2, 1936 in Athens, son of the late Sylvester and Linda(Hardt) Schmitt. On September 14, 1968 Orlando married the love of his life Charlene Kreft at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Athens. She preceded him in death on December 1, 2009.
Orlando...
Lorraine S. Luetschwager
Nov 24, 2020
Lorraine S. Luetschwager, 87, of Athens, passed on to dance with her husband once more on Tuesday November 24, 2020
She was born December 18, 1932, in Marathon, daughter of the late Raymond and Anna (Bedynek) Bungert. Lorraine met the love of her life at a dance at Rib River Ballroom and on July 4, 1952, she...
Phyllis E. Blume
Nov 24, 2020
Phyllis E. Blume, 92, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Copperleaf Senior Living, Marathon.
She was born August 22, 1928 in Marathon, daughter of the late Julius and Hedwig (Jagodinski) Hall. On September 26, 1951 she married Norbert Blume at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded...
Esther L. Miller
Nov 23, 2020
On November 23, 2020, Esther Louise Grosskopf Miller, age 101, gently passed away as she lay sleeping. She was born at home on June 6, 1919 to Louise and Charles Grosskopf. For 101 years, Wausau had been her home. She shared many memories of what life was like in Wausau as she grew up. As a kid, she enjoyed...
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