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.
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.
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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...
George Paul Waldvogel
Oct 31, 2020
In loving memory of George P. Waldvogel, who left our world peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at the age of 80.
George was born on April 19, 1940, in Wausau, Wisconsin to Joe and Sophie Waldvogel. He graduated from Newman High School with the class of 1958 and played football, basketball and baseball. On April 4,...
James M. Krueger
Oct 29, 2020
James M. Krueger, Age 92, a longtime resident of Wausau, WI passed away peacefully in his home on October 29, 2020. He spent much of in his last 15 years as a resident of New Port Richey, FL, before returning to the Wausau area the last few years.
He was born on September 18, 1928 to the...
Duane Zeichert
Oct 29, 2020
Duane Zeichert, age 80, of Rib Mountain, WI passed away peacefully on October 29, 2020, while in Aspirus Hospice at the Mount View Care Center in Wausau, WI. Duane was born January 21, 1940, in New London, WI, to the late Frederick and Doris (Kapitzke) Zeichert. Duane grew up in Weyauwega, WI, and graduated from Weyauwega High School in...
Mary E. Grant
Oct 29, 2020
Mary E. Grant, 69, died Thursday, October 29, 2020 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Manor.
She was born January 5, 1951 in Medford, daughter of the late Anton and Elizabeth (Demrath) Gallistel. On September 16, 1972 she married John Grant at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford.
Mary worked...
Jesse Allen Kropp
Oct 28, 2020
Jesse Allen Kropp, 34, died Wednesday October 28, 2020. He was born on August 25, 1986, in Neenah to Robert and Patricia (Lannoye) Kropp.
After high school, Jesse proudly served his country in the United States Army. He specialized in diesel mechanics and the recovery of heavy duty vehicles in the mountains of Afghanistan. He served two...
Michael "Korn" Kohnhorst
Oct 28, 2020
Michael “Korn” Kohnhorst, 70, Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at his home surrounded by family after a brief battle with brain cancer. He was born June 6, 1950 in Wausau, son of Ralph and the late Lois (Steiner) Kohnhorst. Mike married the love of his life and best friend, Pam Lodholz on December 11, 1976 at...
Ann Claire (Masanz) Knoeck
Oct 28, 2020
Ann Claire (Masanz) Knoeck, 80, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020.
Ann was born April 9, 1940 in Wausau, the daughter of the late Raymond and Claire (Kamenick) Masanz. She married the love of her life Gordon A. Knoeck on June 3, 1961 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder.
Ann is survived by...
Paul M. Wiegert
Oct 27, 2020
Paul M. Wiegert, 83, Wausau passed away on October 27, 2020 after a short stay at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born June 30, 1937 in Appleton, son of the late Melvin and Bertha (Beach) Wiegert. On April 25, 1959 he married Luella Leick at St. Mary Catholic Church, Greenleaf, WI.
Paul served three years...
Joanne M. Akavickas
Oct 27, 2020
Joanne M. Akavickas, 89, Schofield, died Tuesday October 27, 2020 at Cedar Ridge Elder Services, Schofield. She was born September 11, 1931, in Kronenwetter, daughter of the late Raymond and MaryAnn (Emenecker) Curler. On February 3, 1951, she married Edward J. Akavickas in Wausau. He preceded her in death April 30, 1983. Joanne had been employed at Marathon Battery and...
Karl V. Williams
Oct 25, 2020
Karl V. Williams, 91, Wausau, died Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born May 26, 1929 in Platteville, WI, son of the late Lester and Lillian (Pagel) Williams. On September 21, 1950, he married Joan Wittman at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on June 12, 2009.
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Dale L. Carr
Oct 24, 2020
Dale L. Carr, 70, died, October 24, 2020 at his home.
He was born October 5, 1950 in Marathon, son of Leona (Zawislan) Carr and the late Marcel Carr. On January 9, 1981 he married Doreen Reiche in Leesburg, Florida. She preceded him in death on November 24, 2011.
Dale served his country with the...
Maurice A. Normand
Oct 23, 2020
Maurice A. Normand “Morrie”, 81, Marathon, died Friday October 23, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born August 3, 1939 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph T. and Lorena (Marquis) Normand. On February 8, 1958, he married Carol Schilling at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death November 21, 2014.
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Richard G. Jacobson
Oct 22, 2020
Richard “Dick” G. Jacobson, 87, Wausau passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2020 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mountain Terrace Assisted Living.
He was born August 30, 1933 in Bessemer, Michigan, son of the late Gustav and Jennie (Johnson) Jacobson. On March 16, 1957 he very happily married Diane...
Catherine (Wilson) Dickinson
Oct 22, 2020
Catherine (Wilson) Dickinson, 94, of Wausau passed away peacefully on Thursday October 22nd. Catherine (Kayte) was born December 11, 1925 in Rhinelander; daughter of the late Clarence and Victoria (Koneazny) Wilson.
Kayte was preceded in death by her loving husband Russell, children Rachele (Dickinson) Jacobs and James Dickinson, and her sisters Shirley (Wilson) Moe and Sr. Mary...
Norbert J. Normand
Oct 22, 2020
Norbert J. Normand, 85, Marathon passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born May 9, 1935 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Lorena (Marquis) Normand. On September 12, 1955 he married Ila Vetter. She survives.
He served his country in the United States Marines Corps. during the...
Verna M. (Kunnanz) Shulta
Oct 21, 2020
Verna Shulta, 83, passed away at Wausau Manor on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, from Covid-19 pneumonia. Verna was born in Antigo, WI, on August 16, 1937, to Dena and William Kunnanz. She graduated from Wausau High School and in 1957, married Fabian Shulta, who preceded her in death in 2017. Verna enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. ...
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