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.

Orlando S. Schmitt

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

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

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

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...

Clifford Schreier

Clifford Schreier

Nov 23, 2020

Clifford Schreier, 69, Mosinee, died Monday November 23, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born January 10, 1951 in Wausau, son of the late George and Edna Frances (Rajek) Schreier.  Clifford had been employed on ginseng farms and had also worked at EJ Dairy & Marketing, Mosinee.

Survivors include his eight siblings, Mary Ellen...

Charlotte E. (Muenchow)  Werner

Charlotte E. (Muenchow) Werner

Nov 23, 2020

Charlotte E. Werner, 88, Edgar, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born on November 22, 1932 in Athens, daughter of the late Alvin and Emily (Bromm) Muenchow.  Charlotte was raised in Athens and graduated from the Athens High School.  On August 4, 1951, she married Orville Werner at Trinity Lutheran...

John J. Schreier

John J. Schreier

Nov 22, 2020

John J. Schreier, 63, Mosinee, died Sunday November 22, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born October 20, 1957 in Wausau, son of the late George and Edna Frances (Rajek) Schreier.

Survivors include nine siblings, Mary Ellen Volm, Brokaw, Dar (Kenneth) Nowitzke, Marathon, Ruth (Kenneth) Wendt, Mosinee, Richard Schreier, Mosinee, Joseph (Maureen) Schreier, Rib...

Patrick T. Mcgivern

Patrick T. Mcgivern

Nov 22, 2020

Patrick T. McGivern, 62, Wausau, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 22, 2020.

Pat was born on March 16, 1958 in Wausau, son of the late Patrick and Joan (Bickford) McGivern.

Pat graduated from Wausau West High School in 1976, and proudly served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Jonas Ingram from 1978 –...

Elaine G. (Polk)  Mueller

Elaine G. (Polk) Mueller

Nov 21, 2020

Elaine G. Mueller, 90, died Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Elaine was born May 22, 1930 in Big Falls, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Arthur and Clara (Blank) Polk. In 1959, she married Martin Mueller at St. John Lutheran Church in Berlin, WI. They were blessed with two children, Kathryn (Heinz) Trimner Roth...

Patricia P. Wilke

Patricia P. Wilke

Nov 21, 2020

Patricia P. Wilke, 84, died Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.

She was born October 24, 1936 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Joseph and Priscilla (Kraszewski) Milczarek.

Patricia graduated from Bay View High School, Milwaukee.  Patricia worked as a cook at several Appleton area restaurants including Babe Van Camp’s, Karesses...

Darlene J. (Schulz)  Wiedeman

Darlene J. (Schulz) Wiedeman

Nov 20, 2020

Darlene J. Wiedeman, 76, formerly of Wausau, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Harbor Haven in Fond du Lac from a short illness.

She was born June 22, 1944 in Wausau, daughter of the late Elgart and Viola (Erdmann) Schulz and graduated from Wausau High School in 1961.  On August 8, 1964, she married George...

Mary Ann Vander Kooy

Mary Ann Vander Kooy

Nov 19, 2020

Mary Ann Vander Kooy, 90, Weston, died Thursday November 19, 2020 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac under the care of her family and hospice.

Mary Ann was born November 20, 1929 in the town of Bevent, daughter of the late Barney and Matilda (Dombeck) Brzezinski.  On July 27, 1953, she married Harley Vander...

Elaine R. Pilgrim

Elaine R. Pilgrim

Nov 19, 2020

Elaine Ruth Pilgrim, age 85, Edgar, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Copperleaf Assisted Living in Marathon City.

She was born on Easter Sunday, April 21, 1935 in Stratford, daughter of the late Anthony and Cherubim (Fry) Stack.  On July 17, 1971 she was united in marriage to Elroy “Bud” Pilgrim.  He preceded her in...

Gloria J. Kondzela

Gloria J. Kondzela

Nov 19, 2020

Gloria J. Kondzela, 85, died Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born November 17, 1935 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Walter and Anastasia (Jasniewski) Mikolajczyk.  On October 9, 1954 she married Raymond Kondzela in West Allis.

Gloria worked for many years as a legal secretary.  She enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting...

John Parker

John Parker

Nov 18, 2020

John (Przybylski) Parker, 98, passed away in Merrill, on November 18, 2020 with his beloved wife, Dorothy, at this side and holding his hand. John and Dorothy were married for 73 years and met as teens at the fence between their two farms in rural Hannibal, Wi.

John was born on June 25, 1922 in Minneapolis, MN,...

Mary Clare Freeman

Mary Clare Freeman

Nov 17, 2020

On November 17th, our mother, Mary Clare, died in peace at her home at age 94 of a “broken heart”, having lost her soulmate, Joe Freeman, in June, exactly five months before. Her last words were, “I want to go home to Joe.”

Mary was born on February 2nd, 1926, the second daughter of Virginia and Harold...

Vernon Nahring

Vernon Nahring

Nov 17, 2020

Vernon Nahring, 102, oldest Fenwood resident, was called home to his Lord doing one of his favorite things, watching the evening news on Tuesday, November 17, 2020.  Vernon was born at home in Fenwood on September 24, 1918 to Alex and Emma (Manecke) Nahring.  He attended St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fenwood where he was baptized and confirmed.

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Elizabeth "Liz" (Egner)  Luedtke

Elizabeth "Liz" (Egner) Luedtke

Nov 17, 2020

Elizabeth “Liz” Luedtke, 83, Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 peacefully at her home.

Liz was born March 10, 1937 in Wausau, daughter of the late Frederick and Leona (Netzel) Egner.  On September 5, 1959, she married Rodney Luedtke at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau.  He preceded her in death on February 24, 2019.

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Alice T. Chojnowski

Alice T. Chojnowski

Nov 17, 2020

Alice T. Chojnowski will be spending her 95th birthday with Jesus On November 27th.  Although through the years having dementia her memory was fading, but she never forgot her faith and her love for Jesus Christ. Alice passed peacefully at Abbotsford Health Care Center on November 17, 2020.

She was born November 27, 1925 in town of...

Lisa Ann Krzmarcik

Lisa Ann Krzmarcik

Nov 16, 2020

Lisa Ann Krzmarcik, 59, Wausau, passed away unexpectedly Monday afternoon, Nov. 16, and is resting easy with her beloved Jazz.

She was born May 13, 1961, in Merrill, daughter of Edward J. (US Army Capt. Ret.) and DeLoures Krzmarcik, an elementary school teacher. She grew up, attended school, and worked in Wausau. She and her partner, Pat...

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