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.
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...
Michael A. Wiskowski
Jan 16, 2021
Michael Anthony Wiskowski (64) of Wausau, WI died suddenly on Saturday 16 January 2021. Michael was born in Wausau to the late Ambrose and Mary Jane Wyzkowski. A graduate of Wausau East High School, he earned a Bachelors at UW Eau Claire and his CPA masters. He worked for SNE Enterprises, Sentry Insurance, Interim Health Care and his most...
Raymond C. Kondzela
Jan 16, 2021
Raymond C. Kondzela, 91, died Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born August 12, 1929 in Edgar, son of Paul and Margaret (Brounacker) Kondzela. On October 9, 1954 he married Gloria Mikolajczyk in West Allis. She preceded him in death on November 19, 2020.
Raymond worked as a machine operator for...
Joann E. (Ziegel) Bretl
Jan 15, 2021
JoAnn E. Bretl, 86, Wausau, died Friday, January 15, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born April 20, 1934 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edwin and Bertha (Eggebrecht) Ziegel. She married James Kramm in 1953 in the town of Hamburg. He preceded her in death on January 21, 1980. On April 24, 1982, she married...
Karen M. (Hermundson) Baumann
Jan 10, 2021
Karen M. (Hermundson) Baumann, 59 died January 10th, 2021 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at home with her husband of 30+ years by her side after a 16 month courageous fight against cancer.
Karen was born March 27th, 1961 in the city of Durand, WI to Walter and Delores (Black) Hermundson.
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Robert "Bob" A. Brown
Jan 10, 2021
Robert “Bob” A. Brown, 84, Wausau, died Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born June 3, 1936 in Athens, son of the late Arthur and Violet (Opichka) Brown. On June 4, 1956, he married Ethel Huss in Abbotsford. Together, they traveled extensively with their family, including 45 days in Europe with their six...
Cecilia J. Marten
Jan 5, 2021
Cecilia (Jean) Marten, 84, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Wausau Manor.
She was born July 2, 1936 in Wausau, daughter of the late Alois “Alex” and Josephine (Sowinski) Check. On March 10, 1956 she married Roger Marten at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on June 21, 2008.
Cecelia was...
David J. Belter
Jan 3, 2021
David J. Belter, 78, died Sunday, January 3, 2021, under the care of Ascension/Compassus Hospice at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born December 8, 1942, in Poniatowski, son of the late John and Mary (Schaetzl) Belter. On June 22, 1963, he married Susan Fink at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens.
Dave started...
Delores "Dee" M. Stanke
2021
Delores “Dee” M. Stanke (Heisler), 86, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston, WI.
She was born March 16, 1935 in Wausau, to the late William and Regina (Golomski) Heisler. On August 27, 1955 Dee married August A Stanke. He preceded her in death in May 2015.
Dee managed her...
Elmer George Dawson
Dec 31, 2020
On December 31, 2020, Elmer George Dawson, surrounded by his children, was released from the confines of this world into the arms of his Savior, Jesus, no longer tethered to oxygen tubing and struggling to breathe.
What can we say about our Dad, Elmer Dawson? We could lay out the timeline of when he was born, when...
Amy R. Myska
Dec 31, 2020
Amy Myska, 42, passed away quietly on December 31, 2020, at UW hospital, Madison. She was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on December 5, 1978, the daughter of Patrick Myska and Deborah Meier.
Amy graduated from DC Everest in Schofield, WI and went on to get her BA degree in Sociology at UW-Eau Claire. Her penchant for helping...
Robert "Bob" L. Wadzinski
Dec 31, 2020
Robert Lee Wadzinski, 78, Town of Cassel died unexpectedly at his home December 31, 2020
He was born in Hammond, Indiana on July 28, 1942, the 3rd of ten children to the late Walter & Sylvia (Bonin) Wadzinski. After his graduation from Marathon High School in1961, he worked at Marathon Cheese, and lived on the family farm...
Andrew R. Geier
Dec 30, 2020
Andrew R. Geier, 47, Wausau, died Wednesday December 30, 2020.
He was born November 28, 1973, in Wausau, son of Ronald and Jody (Mickevich) Geier.
“Andy” was his nickname. He was Autistic and mentally disabled. Andy was baptized as an infant at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wausau. As a boy, Andy lived at home in...
Rita J. Voermans
Dec 29, 2020
Rita Jayne Voermans, age 87, died peacefully at the Wellington Place at Rib Mountain, Wausau, WI on December 29, 2020.
Rita is survived by her longtime companion Alan Wesner, sons, Donald, Jeffrey (Ann), Greenville, WI and Gerald (Beth), Roseville, MN; grandchildren Ellen Earixson (Daniel), Carrboro, NC, Scott (Megan Dallas), White Bear Lake, MN, Michelle Michal (Zachary), Grayslake,...
Carl E. Penno
Dec 28, 2020
Carl Penno, 98, Marshfield, formerly of Edgar passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 while under the care of Heartland Hospice at Aster Assisted Living Center in Marshfield, WI.
Carl was an educator in Blair, WI and also Edgar, serving as a high school teacher, guidance counselor and principal. In his early twenties he saw extended combat...
Genevieve M. Plant
Dec 26, 2020
Genevieve M. Plant, 101, Wausau, died Saturday December 26, 2020 at her home.
She was born April 12, 1919 in Stratford, daughter of the late Allen and Martha (Cotter) Hughes. On December 28, 1944 she married Donald R. Plant at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death June 1, 1976.
Genevieve was...
Robert "Bob" J. Stieber
Dec 25, 2020
Robert “Bob” John Stieber, 89, Schofield, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020.
He was born August 21, 1931 to Alex and Alice Stieber in Wausau. Bob married Dona Mae Krause on November 26, 1955 at St. Therese Catholic Church. Dona Survives.
Bob and Dona have five children, Joel (Jenny) Sun Prairie, Jon (Brenda) Oconomowoc,...
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