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.
Rhonda Mesenberg
Dec 3, 2021
On December 3, 2021, Rhonda Mesenberg, 67 was called home to be with our Lord after a brief illness stemming from congestive heart failure. Rhonda was born on April 12, 1954 in Wausau, WI. She was the 6th of 9 children born to William and Theresa (Engman) Mesenberg. She resided in Wausau until her death.
Growing up...
Pearl Elaine Williamson
Dec 3, 2021
Pearl E. Williamson, 81, Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 3, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born September 23, 1940 in Wausau, daughter of the late Fred and Adeline (Jaecks) Kositzke. On June 23, 1962, she married Wallace “Wally” O. Williamson at Our Savior’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Wausau. He survives.
Pearl was...
Nila Arlene Koeller
Dec 2, 2021
Nila Arlene Koeller, 88, died Thursday, December 2, 2021 under the care of Compassus Hospice at the House of Dove, Marshfield.
She was born December 30, 1932 daughter of the late Edward and Esther (Weise) Hoge. She was raised on the family farm outside of Athens, attended Trinity Lutheran School all 8 grades and then Athens High...
Kenneth L. Narloch
Dec 1, 2021
Kenneth Lawrence Narloch, 70, passed away early Wednesday morning on December 1, 2021, at his home. He was born on May 11, 1951, in Wausau, son of Lawrence and Alice Narloch.
Ken was a plasterer in the family business of Narloch Plastering. He was always complimented on the swirls he would create on ceilings. After retiring from...
Jane F. (Weber) Heil
Dec 1, 2021
Jane F. Heil, 56, Tomahawk, formerly of Edgar, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at her home while under the care of Compassus of Northern Wisconsin.
She was born July 16, 1965, in Wausau, daughter of Karen Weber Rotta, Weston, and the late Francis Weber. Jane married Paul Smith of...
Thomas "Tommy" Southworth
Dec 1, 2021
Thomas “Tommy” Southworth
April 7 1936-December 12021
Tommy was born April 7th 1936 in Mauston Wisconsin, the son of Harold and Catherine Southworth. At the outbreak of the World War II in 1941, Catherine moved her family to Marshfield Wisconsin to be closer to her family. Tommy attended the old Washington Elementary School on Central...
Marcella (Obermeyer) Will
Nov 29, 2021
Marcella Will, 89, Wausau passed away peacefully on Monday, November 29, 2021, at her home.
She was born January 16, 1932, in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late John and Julia (Niemczyk) Obermeyer. Marcella married Wilbur Will but later divorced. They remained friends until he passed away.
For more than 30 years...
Donald John Litzer
Nov 28, 2021
Donald John Litzer, 89, of the Town of Emmet, Marathon County, Wisconsin, died at his home early on Sunday, November 28, 2021 after a long illness under the care of family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
Don was born on October 15, 1932, west of Kelly in the Town of Weston, Marathon County, on the...
Norbert A. Lang
Nov 28, 2021
Norbert A Lang, 88, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, died Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau. Norbert was born on June 6, 1933 to the late Joseph and Elsie (Dalsky) Lang. He married Frances Michlig on June 14, 1958 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Halder. She joined our Heavenly Father on August...
Perry D. Barthels
Nov 27, 2021
Perry D. Barthels, 90, of Wausau passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 27, 2021.
He was born September 13, 1931, in Wausau, son of the late John and Ella (Hafeman) Barthels. He married Barbara, his wife of 56 years, on April 24, 1965 in a private ceremony at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau.
After graduating from...
Donna R. Grzywacz
Nov 27, 2021
Donna R. Grzywacz, 73, Kronenwetter, was born to eternal life on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at the House of Dove, Marshfield. Her journey was accentuated by family members saying her favorite prayer, The Rosary, with their tears washing away the sorrow and brought a closure to the pain and suffering of Multiple Sclerosis and diabetes which she fought with...
Bruce R. Lambrecht
Nov 26, 2021
Bruce R. Lambrecht, 84, Wausau, died Friday November 26, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born September 10, 1937, in Wausau, son of the late William and Luella (Ahrensdorf) Lambrecht. He married Mary Lou Nowaczyk on August 19, 1997.
Bruce was self-employed as a house painter for most of his working career. After retiring...
Eugene "Gene" Ostrowski
Nov 26, 2021
Gene C. Ostrowski, 73, Wausau, died unexpectedly at home Friday, November 26, 2021.
He was born on January 3, 1948, in Wausau, son of the late Edmund and Mildred (Beck) Ostrowski. He attended Wausau Senior High School, and after graduation he enlisted in the United States Army where he served in the Vietnam War. Following his enlistment,...
Joann Kita
Nov 25, 2021
Joann Barbara (Berns) Kita, 88, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2021. Joann was born February 13, 1933 to the late Elmer and Marjorie (Knutson) Berns.
Joann grew up in Sister Bay and graduated from Gibraltar High School, Fish Creek WI in 1951. She spent a summer working in Chicago before returning to Door County, where she...
Rosemarie Laffin
Nov 24, 2021
Rosemarie “Dottie” Laffin, 95, formerly of Wausau, died Wednesday November 24, 2021, at Rush Copley Medical Center, in Aurora, Illinois.
She was born December 4, 1925, in the town of Hewitt, daughter of the late Steven and Rosalia (Kristal) Palesch. On October 8, 1949, she married Milton Laffin at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her...
Sharon L. Soppe
Nov 24, 2021
Sharon L. Soppe, 81, passed from this life on Wednesday November 24, 2021, at Homme Home, Wittenberg, Wisconsin.
She was born March 12, 1940, in Illinois, daughter of the late Lincoln and Katherine (Staddle) Schubert. Prior to her retirement, Sharon had been employed as a Restaurant Server and loved getting to know her regular customers. Sharon also...
Jodi Lynn Kraft
Nov 24, 2021
Jodi Lynn Kraft, age 52, of Edgar, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born July 20, 1969, the daughter of George and Jean (Mann) Schug. Jodi was a 1987 graduate of Athens High School.
On May 30, 1992, she married Brian...
Florence C. (Bantes) Berens
Nov 23, 2021
Florence Christina Berens, 96, Edgar, died Tuesday, November 23, 2021, with her family by her side.
She was born to Joseph and Mary (Dvorak) Bantes on September 2, 1925, in the town of Frankfort. She married Clarence Berens on October 12, 1949, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Edgar. He preceded her in death in November 1996.
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Major Paul E. Logan
Nov 23, 2021
Major Paul Eugene Logan, age 65, was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on November 23, 2021, in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Paul is survived by his wife Barbara (nee Pettit) of Wausau, WI; his son, Jonathan (Nikki) and grandchildren Eva, Mia, and Finn, of Cecil, WI; and his daughter, Brenna (Vinal), of Indianapolis, IN; and his...
Dolores M. Lonsdorf
Nov 23, 2021
Dolores Margarite Lonsdorf 91, of the Village of Maine, died peacefully, Tuesday, November 23, 2021, with family at her side.
She was born April 11, 1930, in Wausau to Edward and Gertrude (Schneider) Litzer.
She was united in marriage to George J. Lonsdorf in August 1948 and together they operated a Guernsey dairy farm and...
