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.
Emil Carl Braatz Jr.
Oct 19, 2020
Emil Carl Braatz Jr. was called to be with the Lord, October 19, 2020 at his home in the same room in which he was born, 91 ½ years ago. Emil lived his entire life on the family farm. His family provided care for him at home the four months he was in hospice care to fulfill his wish....
Nancy L. Ziebell
Oct 18, 2020
February 12, 1936 - October 18th, 2020
Nancy L. Ziebell, 84 was called to be with the Lord on Sunday October 18th, 2020. She passed away at Aspirus Hospital due to complications from COVID-19. She was
born to the late Elmer & Elvira Pagel on February 12th, 1936 in Wausau.
Nancy married her...
Paula Minor
Oct 15, 2020
Paula Minor, age 50, died Thursday October 15, 2020 at St. Rita Adult Family Home, Mosinee, Wisconsin.
She was born January 22, 1970 in Beloit, daughter of the Phillip and Mary (Silverhus) Minor.
Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday October 27, 2020 at East Lawn Cemetery, Beloit. Paula will be interred near her siblings,...
Kathy J. (Koskey) Behrens
Oct 15, 2020
Kathy J. Behrens, 63, Wausau passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born February 5, 1957 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edmund and Joyce (Kinney) Koskey. On November 29, 1986 she married Rodger Behrens at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives.
Kathy enjoyed many jobs throughout...
Louis S. Haas
Oct 14, 2020
Louis S. Haas, 77, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at his home.
He was born April 11, 1943 in Ironwood, MI, son of the late Louis and Florence (Wyzlic) Haas. On May 10, 1985, he married Linda Noskoviak in Wausau. She survives.
Louis was a veteran of the United States Airforce. He attended Michigan...
Kevin T. Hagenbucher
Oct 13, 2020
Kevin T. Hagenbucher, 55, died Tuesday, October 13, 2020 unexpectedly at his home.
He was born February 17, 1965, in Wausau, son of Charlotte (Campbell) Hagenbucher and the late Thomas Hagenbucher.
Kevin spent his entire life in the Wausau area. He enjoyed his job for many years as an over the road truck driver. He...
Daniel J. Lorence
Oct 12, 2020
Daniel J. Lorence, 64, Edgar passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born March 18, 1956 in Milwaukee, son of Maryann (Mueller) Lorence, Marshfield and the late Donald J. Lorence.
For many years Daniel was employed with Arpin Dairy, the former Lemke Cheese of Wausau and most recently with Great...
Lavila M. (Krueger) Luedtke
Oct 12, 2020
Trusting in her Savior Jesus Christ for her salvation and eagerly anticipating the joy of heaven that awaited her, La Vila Marion Luedtke, 97, of Edgar, left this world on October 12, 2020 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau Wisconsin.
La Vila was born on August 28, 1923 at her family home in the village of Maine in...
Ervin E. Myszka
Oct 12, 2020
Ervin E. Myszka, 92, died Monday, Oct 12, 2020.
He was born September 21, 1928 in Marathon County to Casimir and Theresa (Wadzinski) Myszka. He lived in the township of Rietbrock. Ervin had a number of different jobs, but above all, he found farming to be his favorite and most rewarding.
At the age of...
Diana "Jane" Mcgivern
Oct 11, 2020
Diana “Jane” McGivern, 81, Wausau, died peacefully surrounded by her family, Sunday October 11, 2020 at UW Hospital Madison.
She was born February 22, 1939 in Marshfield, daughter of the late Vernel “Bill” and Emily (Meyers) Mitchell. On December 3, 1955 she married Michael McGivern at St. Raphael Cathedral, Dubuque, Iowa.
For many years, Diana...
Daniel "Dan" C. Cyrs
Oct 10, 2020
Daniel C. Cyrs, 58, died Saturday, October 10, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton.
He was born April 21, 1962 in Wausau, to Marlys (Kraimer) Cyrs and the late Maurice Cyrs who preceded him in death in 1972. In 1980 Marlys married Norb Arnoldi who became Dan’s step-father.
Daniel graduated from Newman High School, attended...
Gertrude Sazama
Oct 9, 2020
Gertrude Sazama, 87, died Friday, October 9, 2020 at House of the Dove Hospice Home, Marshfield.
She was born July 26, 1933 in Milladore, daughter of the late Frank N. and Mayme (Schmutzer) Smazal. On October 12, 1957 she married Joseph Sazama in Blenker. He preceded her in death on April 9, 2008.
Gertrude farmed...
William "Bill" C. Weiler
Oct 9, 2020
William “Bill” C. Weiler, 99, Athens, died Friday, October 9, 2020 at Abbotsford Health Care Facility in Abbotsford.
He was born November 23, 1920 in the town of Bern, son of the late Sabastion and Margaret (Gilles) Weiler. On July 13, 1943, he married Edith Draeger at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She preceded him in death...
Mary E. (Colcord) Lenzner
Oct 9, 2020
Mary E. Lenzner, 61, Merrill, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born July 6, 1959 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edward and Lorraine (Mohr) Colcord. On April 4, 1988, she married Paul Lenzner in Wausau.
Among her favorite pastimes, Mary enjoyed cooking, going up north to...
Marlene D. Wanta
Oct 8, 2020
Marlene D. Wanta, 75, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at home surrounded by family.
She was born May 4, 1945 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Edward and Irene (Adams) Strebel. On October 28, 1989 she married George Wanta at St. Mary Catholic Church.
...
Steven "Steve" R. Shimek
Oct 6, 2020
Steven “Steve” R. Shimek, 62, town of Hamburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born on November 24, 1957 in Wausau to the late Raymond and Mae (Hotchkiss) Shimek. Steve was raised in Mosinee and was a 1976 graduate of Mosinee High School. On April 19, 1985, he married the...
Doris A. (Schleif) Zaitz
Oct 5, 2020
Doris A. Zaitz, 78, Merrill, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born November 1, 1941 in Merrill, daughter of the late Albert and Agnes (Schauss) Schleif. On July 6, 1963, she married Ronald Zaitz at St. Wencel’s Church in Deerbrook.
Her favorite pastimes included knitting, sewing, cross-stitch and...
Joseph R. Lafeber
Oct 4, 2020
Joseph R. LaFeber, 76, Athens passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield.
He was born October 20, 1943 in Davenport, IA, son of the late Joseph and Florence (Hook) LaFeber. On December 12, 1964 he married Bonita “Bonnie” Kock in Davenport. She survives. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in...
Eugene "Gene" T. Milanowski
Oct 3, 2020
Eugene T. “Gene” Milanowski, 68, Merrill, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born August 6, 1952 in Wausau, son of the late Anthony and Betty Jane (Krebs) Milanowski Sr.
A 1970 graduate of Wausau High School, Gene was a truck driver for much of his life; both for...
Mamie A. Hardt
Oct 3, 2020
Mamie A. Hardt, 98, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Aspirus Care and Rehab, Medford.
She was born February 21, 1922 in Athens, daughter of the late Anton and Tekla (Klein) Neumann. She was born at home on Bungaloo Rd, and lived there until she met Wilbert Hardt at a dance and he swept her off...
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