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.
Blong B. Yang
Dec 22, 2020
Blong B. Yang, 27, Wausau passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at his home.
Blong was born in Providence, RI on September 6, 1993 to parents Cher Nou Yang and Vathao Yang.
Blong was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer just days before Thanksgiving this year. Blong was admitted to UW Health in Madison,...
Joseph "Joe" Frank Osswald
Dec 22, 2020
Joseph “Joe” Frank Osswald, 69, Town of Wausau, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at his home.
Joe was born March 4, 1951 in Wausau, son of the late Frederick and Eileen (Spatz) Osswald. He was a graduate of Wausau East High School. Joe was united in marriage to Pamela “Pam” Kage on May 14, 1977...
Arlene F. (Hahn) Ames
Dec 21, 2020
Arlene F. Ames, 89, Wausau passed away peacefully, at her home, while under the care of Interim Hospice, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born January 6, 1931 in Mosinee, daughter of the late Nicholas and Ida (Singer) Hahn.
Arlene worked at Castle Containers in Adams, WI from 1969 until 1978. She then moved...
Robert "Bob" W. Basil
Dec 20, 2020
Robert “Bob” W. Basil, 66, Wausau, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, December 20, 2020 with his wife, Kathy by his side.
He was born November 4, 1954 in Detroit, MI, son of the late Ivan D’Lee and Frances Sexton who were his biological parents. Bob was adopted at age four, and was raised by the...
Roy W. Thorson Jr.
Dec 20, 2020
Roy W. Thorson Jr., Wausau, died Sunday, December 20, 2020, surrounded by family, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home.
He was born April 9, 1927 in Amery, son of the late Roy Sr. and Palma (Stensvold) Thorson. He grew up in the Greenwood, Owen/Withee and Colby area. On January 12,...
Frank J. Koeller
Dec 20, 2020
Frank J. Koeller, 89, Athens passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, Wausau.
He was born January 22, 1931 in the town of Hamburg, son of the late Reinhard and Leona (Kleinschmidt) Koeller. On June 30, 1951 he married Nila Hoge at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens. She survives.
Frank hauled...
Anne F. Freels
Dec 19, 2020
Anne F. Freels, 70, Wausau, died Saturday, December 19, 2020 peacefully at her home.
She was born September 29, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late Marion and Myra (Tomaszawski) Lukasik.
Anne was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her children, grandson and friends, going for car rides in the country, waterfalls, bird...
Janice M. (Lemanski) Linder
Dec 18, 2020
Janice M. (Lemanski) Linder, 78, Marathon died Friday, December 18, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital from complications due to COVID with her daughter Debbie at her side. Donald, her husband, was also in the COVID unit and was able to spend time with her before she passed.
She was born May 27, 1942, in the town of...
Shoua Her
Dec 18, 2020
Shoua Her, 41, Wausau, died Friday, December 18, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born in a Thailand refugee camp on April 8, 1979 to parents Chia Chue Her and Zoua Khang Her. Shortly thereafter, the family immigrated to the USA.
Shoua attended the University of Wisconsin - Madison in pursuit of a Political...
Joan F. Wood
Dec 17, 2020
Joan F. Wood, 93, Wausau, died Thursday December 17, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born April 24, 1927 in the town of Rietbrock daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Laska) Wisniewski.
In her early working career, Joan had been employed at Milprint in Milwaukee and later worked in Wausau as a custodian...
Donald J. Steckbauer
Dec 17, 2020
Wausau – On December 17, 2020, Jesus said, Donald, you fought a good fight these last five years, you suffered enough, now it is time to come home.
Donald was born March 19, 1939 in Aniwa, son of the late Robert and Lorina (Loos) Steckbauer. On April 27, 1968, he was united in marriage to Jean Spatz...
Gary J. Loiz
Dec 17, 2020
Gary J. Loiz, 75, Wausau, died Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born August 31, 1945 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Ruth (Schmidt) Loiz.
He graduated from Wausau High School and received an Electronic Technician degree from NTC.
Prior to retirement, Gary worked for many...
Eileen E. Kroening
Dec 17, 2020
Eileen E. Kroening, 90, died Thursday December 17, 2020 under the care of her family and Ministry Hospice.
She was born February 11, 1930 in Brown County, Wisconsin. On August 28, 1948 she married Albert Kroening at Salem Lutheran Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death October 7, 1990.
Prior to her retirement, Eileen had...
Deng Her
Dec 16, 2020
Deng Her, 37, Wausau, died Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born in Des Moines, Iowa on August 19, 1983 to parents Chia Chue Her and Zoua Khang Her.
Deng attended Northcentral Technical College in Wausau, Wisconsin in pursuit of an Associate degree in Nursing. He fulfilled the requirements that allowed...
Clarence E. Schreiner
Dec 15, 2020
Clarence “Hunce” Schreiner was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Marshfield Hospital at the age of 81.
Hunce was born July 30, 1939 in the town of Bern to the late Rudolph and Helen (Weiler) Schreiner. He was united in marriage to Nancy Gebert on October 12, 1957 at Sacred Heart Catholic...
Richard "Dick" M. Ziemke
Dec 15, 2020
Richard “Dick” “Slim” M. Ziemke, 74, Stevens Point, formerly of Wausau passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at North Ridge Assisted Living Facility, Stevens Point.
He was born December 20, 1945 in Medford, son of the late Ernest Ziemke and Ann (Kretschmer) Bolz.
For many years Dick worked at numerous dairy farms around...
Michael "Mike" Wynne Burlingame
Dec 15, 2020
Michael “Mike” W. Burlingame, 79, Kronenwetter, went home to God Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a brave battle with cancer.
He was born January 11, 1941 in Milwaukee, son of the late Wynne and Mary (Ranzau) Burlingame. On July 28, 1962, he married Myrtes Thimm in Milwaukee beginning their partnership in life and...
Perry Earl Lodholz
Dec 12, 2020
Perry E. Lodholz, 63, Weston, died Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital from complications with Covid 19, with his wife by his side holding his hand.
He was born July 16, 1957 in Wausau, son of the late Earl and Jean (Porath) Lodholz. Perry was a graduate of DC Everest High School. On July 22,...
Adele Blair
Dec 12, 2020
Adele Blair, 87, died Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center.
She was born October 28, 1933 in Ledgewood, New Jersey, daughter of the late Arthur and Wilhelmina (Worth) Steeber. On August 21, 1954 she married Harry Blair in New Jersey.
Adele worked as a secretary for Sunnyvale Manor and the County Social Services...
Rosalie M. (Delikowski) Schultz
Dec 11, 2020
Rosalie M. Schultz
Rosalie M. Schultz (Miss Rosie), 81, of Wausau passed away Friday, December 11, 2020, from a strong battle with COVID-19 and Cancer.
Rosalie was born in Birnamwood on March 21, 1939, to Leo and Anastasia (Sherfinski) Delikowski. She graduated from East High School in 1957 and received an associate's degree in Early...
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