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.
Sylvia "Syl" M. (Carpenter) Schoenberger
Oct 3, 2020
Sylvia Mary “Syl” Schoenberger moved on to a different plane of existence on October 3, 2020 at the age of 92.
Born a twin on April 8, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York to Edward and Ada (Drake) Carpenter, she grew up during the Great Depression.
While in school, Sylvia won a cooking medal; not because...
Erwin "Erv" L. Jagodinski
Oct 2, 2020
Erwin “Erv” Leo Jagodinski, 92, Marathon passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.
He was born March 27, 1928 to John and Mayme (Hall) Jagodinski. On May 12, 1949 he married Anita Kamenick at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She preceded him in death on June 28, 2007, they were married for 58...
George R. Bartelt
Oct 1, 2020
George Bartelt, 85, of Marathon, WI passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020, at his residence.
He was born August 13, 1935 in Wausau, WI to Gottlieb and Ruth Bartelt. George graduated from Marathon High School in 1953. He graduated from Stevens Point Teachers College in 1957 and later obtained his master’s degree from the University of...
David "Dave" W. Cyrtmus
Oct 1, 2020
Dave William Cyrtmus was born on a rainy Palm Sunday, March 29, 1942 in Milwaukee to the late Lillian Schmitz and passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020. His mother married and divorced his father before he was born so he never met his real dad. He was adopted by his step-father Marlyn Cyrtmus when he was 10 years old. ...
Norma Heier
Sep 30, 2020
Norma Heier, 91, Athens, died Tuesday, September 30, 2020 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at House of the Dove, Marshfield.
She was born February 4, 1929 oldest of four sisters in the town of Halsey, daughter of the late Edward and Esther (Weise) Hoge. Growing up on the family farm, she was her dad’s...
Ronald "Ron" T. Berna
Sep 29, 2020
Ronald “Ron” Berna, 76, Wausau passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born in Wausau on April 8, 1944, son of the late Anton and Emma (Beranski) Berna. On September 18, 1965 he married Mary Goyette in Wausau. She preceded him in death on May 12, 2017.
For many years...
Chester S. Kwarciany
Sep 28, 2020
Chester S. Kwarciany, 94, Wausau, died peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2020 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.
He was born April 19, 1926 in Marathon County to John and Mary (Rog) Kwarciany. He was the last one living out of nine siblings.
Chester was born on a farm in a time when airplanes were...
Terry L. Bohm
Sep 24, 2020
Terry L. Bohm, 72, Wausau, died Thursday, September 24, 2020 at his home.
He was born January 4, 1948 in Wausau, son of the late Leo and Virginia (Schmidt) Bohm. On October 5, 1985, he married Susan Nowak at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on December 15, 2016.
Terry worked for...
Rick "Wolfy" J. Wolf
Sep 21, 2020
Rick “Wolfy” Wolf, 55, Wausau passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 21, 2020.
He was born October 31, 1964 in Wausau, son of the late Marvin and Sandra (Kolbeck) Wolf. On September 24, 1994 he married Susan Verhaegen in Tomahawk. She survives.
Wolfy had a long history in the home building business. He worked at...
Larry C. Framke
Sep 21, 2020
Larry C. Framke, 83, Athens, died Monday, September 21, 2020 at Colonial Center, Colby.
He was born January 12, 1937 in Athens, son of the late Charles and Linda (Bramm) Framke.
Larry graduated from the Athens High School. His first job was with Stratford Homes, and later worked for other area mobile home builders. He...
Kathleen "Kathy" C. (Coulouris) Parrott
Sep 19, 2020
Kathleen “Kathy” C. Parrott, 75, Wausau, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau, WI, after a brief illness.
She was born June 28, 1945 in Virginia, daughter of the late John and Mary (Collins) Coulouris. In 1956, she moved to Williamsport, PA and graduated from Loyalsock High School, attended Penn State University,...
Todd D. Schmidt
Sep 19, 2020
Todd D. Schmidt, 57, Wausau, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at his home.
He was born October 1, 1962 in Wausau, the son of Janet (Miracle) Schmidt and the late Martin Schmidt Jr. On November 14, 1997, he married Corrine Goede in Marathon County.
Among some of his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed fishing,...
Barbara Ann (Hager) Peterson
Sep 19, 2020
Barbara Ann (Hager) Peterson, 88, Wausau, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020, under the care of Ascension Hospice at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill.
She was born May 11, 1932 on the family farm in Fenwood, WI, to the late Andrew and Alvina (Wiesman) Hager. She was the ninth of ten children. Barbara graduated from Edgar High...
Sandra "Sandy" (Sabatke) Ewan
Sep 15, 2020
Sandra “Sandy” Ewan, 68, Athens, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
Sandy was born in Merrill, Wisconsin, on March 12, 1952, to Gilbert and Ceora (Haffemann) Sabatke. She attended Trinity Lutheran School and Merrill High School....
Earl Holleran
Sep 14, 2020
Earl L. Holleran, 92, died Monday, September 14, 2020, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born on July 6, 1928, in Wausau, son of the late Lawrence Holleran and Geneva Bychinski. On July 16, 1949, he married Donna Westberg at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Wausau. She...
Alden W. Anderson
Sep 6, 2020
Alden W. Anderson, 91, formerly of Athens, died Sunday, September 6, 2020, at Mount View Care Center, Lakeview Heights, Wausau.
He was born June 14, 1929, in Longwood, WI, son of the late Alden J. and Margaret (Wester) Anderson. On August 4, 1951, he married Alvera Jasmer at St. John Lutheran Church, Withee. She preceded him in...
Karl W. Manthei
Sep 5, 2020
Karl W. Manthei of Fairfield, CA passed away peacefully on September 5, 2020 surrounded by his family at his home.
Karl was born March 10, 1939 to Karl Manthei Sr. and Hilma (Plautz) Manthei in Wausau, WI. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1958 and then joined the U.S. Navy in 1958 retiring in 1963 with...
Ronald S. Hamers
Sep 4, 2020
Ronald S. Hamers, 80, Lake Tomahawk, formerly of Wausau, died Friday, September 4, 2020 from the COVID-19 Virus.
He was born July 24, 1940 in Wausau, son of the late Gilbert and Alice (Bremer) Hamers. On July 29, 1972 he married Edith “Edie” Krahn in Wausau. She survives.
Prior to his retirement, Ron had been...
Bonnie Mae Mccallin
Sep 3, 2020
Bonnie Mae McCallin
Bonnie, with her husband Mac, owned and ran the West Side Tasty Treat from 1967 to 1996. No one made a better chocolate malt than her. No one made a better double cheeseburger than her. There are people who will read this that still, to this day, miss her BBQ and hot beef sandwiches...
Marion B. Oldenhoff
Aug 30, 2020
Marion B. Oldenhoff, 96, died Sunday, August 30, 2020 under the care of Interim Hospice at Wellington Place, Wausau.
She was born May 3, 1924 in town of Bern, daughter of late Charles and Emma (Woellner) Kuck. On January 16, 1943 she married Ervin Oldenhoff at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens. He preceded her in death on December...
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