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.
Imogene M. Niewolny
Oct 23, 2021
Imogene M Niewolny
Imogene M Niewolny, 95, Wausau, died Saturday, October 23, 2021, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.
Imogene was born May 6, 1926, in the Town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Ervin and Norma (Voigt) Ziegel. On June 14, 1944, she married Walter L Niewolny at St...
Gary D. Vlietstra
Oct 22, 2021
Gary Dean Vlietstra, 59, of Ringle, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Weston, Wisconsin, surrounded by family. Gary was born the son of Jack and Karen (Geurink) Vlietstra of Ringle on March 5, 1962. Gary has owned and operated a dairy farm for over 35 years. The farm was originally located in...
Kaythong Vilaysane
Oct 21, 2021
Kaythong Vilaysane June 12th 1981 – October 21st 2021
Kaythong Vilaysane, age 40, passed away peacefully on October 21st 2021 at Mercy Medical Hospital.
She is survived by her mother Deuane Vilaysane, father Phay Vilaysane, son Martez Vilaysane-Waits, son Marlon Robinson, daughter Karlesia Cooper, son Kargie Cooper, son Mackenzie Cooper, sister Douangchay Vilaysane, sister Malay...
Doris Mary (Masanz) Feltz
Oct 21, 2021
Doris Mary Feltz (Masanz), peacefully passed away in Hartland, WI on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Hartland Place Senior Living at the age of 93.
Doris is survived by her husband Frank, her daughter, Audrey Postelnik; grandchildren, Lori (Jamie) Tocco, Kevin (Meghan) Postelnik, Scott Postelnik; and great-grandchildren, Emma and Madelyn Tocco and Molly and Sadie Postelnik. She...
Vincent J. Branyik Jr.
Oct 20, 2021
Vincent John Branyik (Junior), 42 of Wausau, WI passed away on October 20th, 2021 surrounded by his wife and close family at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston WI. Vince was born on October 15th, 1979 to Ruth Gibson (Degunion) and Vincent Branyik Sr. He was raised by his dad Everett Combs and his Papa Frank Degunion. Vince married the...
Michael "Mike" J. Cyzan
Oct 20, 2021
Michael Cyzan, 94, Marathon, died Wednesday, October 20, 2021 under the care of his family at the Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. He was born December 7, 1926 in Wausau, son of the late Casimir and Veronica Cyzan. On February 18, 1950 he married Dawn Hoeft in Milwaukee. She preceded him in death November 11, 2016. Michael proudly served his...
Linda (Koeppen) Wanserski
Oct 19, 2021
Linda (Koeppen) Wanserski
Our beloved Linda / Lin / Linny / Mom / Molly / Aunt Linda / Mops died peacefully at home on Tuesday October 19, 2021.
Linda was born on September 28, 1947 in Janesville, WI and spent her childhood in Walworth, WI. She was valedictorian at Big Foot High School and went...
Ingrid (Schuetze) Loos
Oct 19, 2021
Ingrid Loos, 78, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.
She was born January 7, 1943, in Lublin, Poland, daughter of the late Helmut and Ruth (Lehmann) Schuetze. She spent most of her childhood years in Frankenberg, Germany. Ingrid met Armond overseas, while he was stationed with the US Air...
Michael "Mike" R. Breese
Oct 19, 2021
Michael R. “Mike” Breese, 65, Wausau passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born November 11, 1955, in Phelps, son of Stephanie (Kukanich) Breese, Wausau and the late Richard Breese. On July 29, 1989, he married Susan Sparks at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives.
Mike was employed...
Robert "Bob" E. Werner
Oct 19, 2021
Robert E. “Bob” Werner, 75, Schofield, formerly of Edgar passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Schofield.
Robert was born February 6, 1946, in Milwaukee to the late Elmer and Margaret (Krause) Werner.
For many years, Robert worked at Marathon Cheese until his retirement. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Elliott M. Olsen
Oct 17, 2021
Elliott Michael Olsen passed away at the age of 44 on October 17th, 2021.
He was born on November 7th, 1976 and soon found himself in the loving arms of his parents Elaine and Tom Olsen. He attended Wausau East High School. He is preceded in death by his grandmother Martha Czaplinski, his uncle Harry Czaplinski, and...
Dennis "Denny" G. Kummerow
Oct 17, 2021
Dennis “Denny” G. Kummerow, 80, Wausau passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021, at his home, while under the care of Compassus Hospice.
He was born February 6, 1941, in Wausau, son of the late Leonard and Helen (Hornung) Kummerow. On May 22, 1965, he married Dorothy Hughes at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She preceded him in...
Mary Martha (Purdo) Peksa
Oct 17, 2021
Mary Martha Peksa (Purdo) passed away on October 17th, 2021, at the age of 58 after a courageous 7 year battle with breast cancer.
Mary Martha Peksa (Purdo) was born in Milwaukee, WI on May 6th, 1963, to parents Edward Dane Purdo and Irene Judith (Szczygiel). They precede her in death. Mary was raised in Appleton, WI...
Mary Barbara Trantow
Oct 16, 2021
Mary Barbara Trantow, 96, Wausau, died Saturday October 16, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau. She was born April 11, 1925, in Neillsville, daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Piekarski) Muzynoski. On October 12, 1946, she married Merlin Trantow at Saint Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death, August 31, 1998.
Survivors include her...
Eboni Nycoel Smith
Oct 14, 2021
Eboni N. Smith, 21, Stevens Point, passed from this life on Thursday October 14, 2021.
She was born October 16, 1999, in Wausau, daughter of Bobbi (Whiting) Wilson and Donald Smith Jr.
Eboni had been employed as a Daycare provider. Eboni loved playing the violin. She graduated from Wausau West High School through the Alternative...
Paul James Verville
Oct 14, 2021
Paul J. Verville, 57, Marathon, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021, in Iron River, Michigan.
He was born July 4, 1964, in Milwaukee, the son of Phyllis (Nagy) Verville of Rib Falls and the late Phillip Verville Sr.
For many years, Paul worked as a mobile mechanic at several locations throughout the state. Paul...
George J. Wagner
Oct 12, 2021
George J. Wagner passed away on October 12, 2021.
His first wife, Gladys Hoffman from Edgar, WI, passed away in August of 1996. They are survived by Thomas (Judy) Wagner, Dr. Cheryl Wagner (John Schaffter), Dr. Dan (Anita) Wagner, and Dr. John (Dr. Thanh Duong) Wagner, 5 grandchildren (Carla Collins, Elizabeth Brown, Alexandra and Clair Schaffter and...
Daryll N. Rosentreter
Oct 12, 2021
Daryll N. Rosentreter, 74, died Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 24, 1946 in Wausau, son of the late Hilmer and Ethlyn (Hartwig) Rosentreter. On February 21, 1970 he married Jane Rempke at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. She preceded him in death on April 25, 2020. He was also preceded in death...
Shirley A. Chandler
Oct 9, 2021
Shirley Chandler, 75 of Wausau, WI, entered eternal life on October 9, 2021, at House of Dove Hospice in Marshfield, WI. Shirley was born on November 25, 1945, in Wausau, WI, to Arnold and Rose (Anderle) Chellberg. She graduated Newman High School in 1963 and graduated St. Mary’s School of Nursing in 1966. She married Gerald Chandler on April...
Eugene C. Karpinski
Oct 8, 2021
Eugene C. Karpinski, 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 8, 2021, surrounded by family. Eugene was born and raised in Wausau, WI and graduated from Wausau High School in 1955.
Shortly after graduation, Eugene enlisted and served honorably in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in London, England. While stationed...
