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.
Debbie Ross
Nov 13, 2020
Debbie Ross, 65, Edgar, passed away Friday November 13, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center from complication of Diabetes, a chronic illness she was challenged with.
She was born July 22, 1955 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Arnold and Delores (Sokol) Hartway. On November 30, 1974, she married Roger Ross at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Edgar...
Donna Mae (Salzwedel) Hack
Nov 13, 2020
Donna Mae Hack, 83, Marathon, died Friday November 13, 2020 at her home under the care of her family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born July 12, 1937 in Wausau, daughter of the late Walter and Cecelia (Rauscher) Salzwedel. On September 8, 1956, she married Harry G. Hack at Holy Name Catholic Church,...
Glenn A. Schirmer
Nov 12, 2020
Glenn A. Schirmer 84, Wausau, died November 12, 2020 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.
He was born December 4, 1935 to Raymond and Clara (Hein) Schirmer in Rib Lake Wis.
Glenn had bronchitis and whooping cough when he was three, which caused him to lose his hearing. He went to school in Marshfield and...
Raymond J. Guralski
Nov 11, 2020
Ray J. Guralski, 87, Edgar, died Wednesday November 11, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital as a result of respiratory complications caused byCOVID-19.
He was born January 22, 1933, in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Walter Sr. and Clara (Wojciechowski) Guralski. On October 12, 1957, he married Stacie Griesmer at St. John the Baptist Catholic...
George A. Lenhard
Nov 11, 2020
George A. Lenhard, 92, died peacefully November 11, 2020 under the exceptional care of Interim Healthcare Hospice at The Homeplace of Dorchester.
He was born August 14th, 1928 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Otto and Ida (Rosner) Lenhard. On July 13th, 1963 he married Merceda Daniels in Athens, she preceded him in death...
Rosalynn "Rosy" A. Roloff
Nov 9, 2020
Rosalynn “Rosy” A. Roloff, 78, Schofield, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020, due to heart complications at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born March 18, 1942 in Wausau, daughter of the late Norman and Hazel (Salzsieder) Block. On October 14, 1961 she married Lloyd Roloff at St. John Lutheran Church, town of Easton. He preceded her in...
Glorianne (Baur) Palm
Nov 9, 2020
Glorianne Palm, 91, Wausau, passed away gracefully from natural causes on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born October 9, 1929, on the family farm in Halder, WI, daughter of the late Leo and Frances (Martin) Baur. She graduated from Mosinee, WI, High School class of 1947. On June 2, 1951, she married...
William E. Guske
Nov 8, 2020
William E Guske, 88 of Schofield died on Sunday, November 8, 2020 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Service.
He was born April 2, 1932 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, son of the late William and Antoinette (Lehner)Guske. On Febuary 5th, 1952 he married Yvonne Migawa in Milwaukee.
William served in the Army and...
Violet Eve Gorski
Nov 8, 2020
Violet Eve Gorski, 88 was born into eternal life on November 8, 2020. Violet was born on March 16, 1932 in Schofield, WI to the late Peter and Helen (Mieska) Stoltz. On October 29, 1955 Violet was united in marriage with Daniel Gorski at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild, where both Violet and her husband were active members of...
Irene Elizabeth Ann Schmitz
Nov 8, 2020
Irene Schmitz, 98, Wausau, died on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston, from complications with COVID.
She was born August 28, 1922 in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Catherine (Burger) Schmitz.
For many years, she worked for Honeywell in Illinois until her retirement. Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed bowling,...
Leonard "Smokey" E. Springer
Nov 7, 2020
Leonard “Smokey” E. Springer, 76, died Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born September 13, 1944 in town of Emmett, son of the late Paul Sr. and Blanche (Austin) Springer. On November 27, 1971 he married Janice Schlais at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar.
Leonard was a farmer and also worked...
Mary Ann Pregont
Nov 6, 2020
Mary Ann Pregont, 88, Wausau, died Wednesday November 4, 2020 at Our House Memory Care under the care of Interim Hospice.
She was born December 15, 1931, in Wausau, daughter of the late Stephen and Sophia (Sievert) Kuski. On August 5, 1954, she married William “Bill” Pregont at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in...
Joyce E. Voigt
Nov 5, 2020
Joyce E. Voigt, 91, went home peacefully to her Lord and Savior in heaven surrounded by her husband Carl and family on Thursday, November 5, 2020, while under Aspirus Hospice Care at Copperleaf Assisted Living of Marathon. She is now our sweetest guardian angel here on earth.
Joyce was born October 12, 1929 in Wausau, daughter of...
Marcus A. "Mark" Resch
Nov 5, 2020
Marcus A. “Mark” Resch, 87, Wausau, died Thursday November 5, 2020 at Our House Memory Care under the care of Interim Hospice.
He was born October 2, 1933 in Aniwa, Wisconsin son of the late John and Elisabeth (Toetschinger) Resch. On May 14, 1960, he married Rosemarie Koerten at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. She survives.
...
Florence C. Schneider
Nov 4, 2020
Florence C. Schneider, 92, died Wednesday, November 4, 2020 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Applegate Terrace, Wausau.
She was born February 29, 1928 in Chicago, IL, daughter of the late Emil and Florence (Hagedorn) Gruener. On May 28, 1949 she married Paul Schneider at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, Chicago. ...
Elaine M. (Buchberger) Peterson
Nov 4, 2020
Elaine M. (Buchberger) Peterson, 89, of Marathon, died Wednesday November 4, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Elaine was born July 6, 1931, in Marathon, the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Volhard) Buchberger. She married Clarence “Red” Peterson on May 30, 1955, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marathon. Survivors include three daughters, Cheryl Kijak, Marathon, Linda Reisner...
Alice E. Fisher
Nov 3, 2020
Alice E. Fisher, 92, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 3, 2020, at Wausau Manor Nursing Home.
She was born July 13, 1928, in the town of Aniwa, daughter of the late Robert and Lorina (Loos) Steckbauer. Alice attended Sandy Lane School in Aniwa for eight years and then graduated from St. Rose High School in...
Clarence E. Lane Jr.
Nov 2, 2020
Clarence "Goober" E. Lane Jr., 68, Wausau, passed away on November 2, 2020.
He was born November 6, 1951 in Sussex, WI. Clarence spent his childhood moving from one foster home to another. When he was eighteen and still in school he came to live with the family of James and Mildred Imhoff in Edgar, WI. After...
Kyle J. Dorsey
Oct 31, 2020
Kyle J. Dorsey, 31, Mosinee, WI passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 at his home.
He was born June 30, 1989 in Effingham, Illinois, son of Donna (Langhorst) Stumborg, Mosinee and Thomas Stumborg, Mosinee.
Since February, Kyle was employed at Quality Roofing in Marshfield. Prior to that he worked at CWF in Rothschild.
...
Robert "Bob" W. Worden
Oct 31, 2020
Robert W. “Bob” Worden, 77, Kronenwetter passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born June 4, 1943 in Wisconsin Rapids, son of the late Leo and Beatrice (Lipka) Worden. On June 1, 1968 he married Marilyn Burnett at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives.
Bob attended Stout State University...
Subscribe
To Email Notifications
Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. You may unsubscribe at any time.
