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.
Robert "Bob" L. Wadzinski
Dec 31, 2020
Robert Lee Wadzinski, 78, Town of Cassel died unexpectedly at his home December 31, 2020
He was born in Hammond, Indiana on July 28, 1942, the 3rd of ten children to the late Walter & Sylvia (Bonin) Wadzinski. After his graduation from Marathon High School in1961, he worked at Marathon Cheese, and lived on the family farm...
Andrew R. Geier
Dec 30, 2020
Andrew R. Geier, 47, Wausau, died Wednesday December 30, 2020.
He was born November 28, 1973, in Wausau, son of Ronald and Jody (Mickevich) Geier.
“Andy” was his nickname. He was Autistic and mentally disabled. Andy was baptized as an infant at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wausau. As a boy, Andy lived at home in...
Rita J. Voermans
Dec 29, 2020
Rita Jayne Voermans, age 87, died peacefully at the Wellington Place at Rib Mountain, Wausau, WI on December 29, 2020.
Rita is survived by her longtime companion Alan Wesner, sons, Donald, Jeffrey (Ann), Greenville, WI and Gerald (Beth), Roseville, MN; grandchildren Ellen Earixson (Daniel), Carrboro, NC, Scott (Megan Dallas), White Bear Lake, MN, Michelle Michal (Zachary), Grayslake,...
Carl E. Penno
Dec 28, 2020
Carl Penno, 98, Marshfield, formerly of Edgar passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 while under the care of Heartland Hospice at Aster Assisted Living Center in Marshfield, WI.
Carl was an educator in Blair, WI and also Edgar, serving as a high school teacher, guidance counselor and principal. In his early twenties he saw extended combat...
Genevieve M. Plant
Dec 26, 2020
Genevieve M. Plant, 101, Wausau, died Saturday December 26, 2020 at her home.
She was born April 12, 1919 in Stratford, daughter of the late Allen and Martha (Cotter) Hughes. On December 28, 1944 she married Donald R. Plant at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death June 1, 1976.
Genevieve was...
Robert "Bob" J. Stieber
Dec 25, 2020
Robert “Bob” John Stieber, 89, Schofield, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020.
He was born August 21, 1931 to Alex and Alice Stieber in Wausau. Bob married Dona Mae Krause on November 26, 1955 at St. Therese Catholic Church. Dona Survives.
Bob and Dona have five children, Joel (Jenny) Sun Prairie, Jon (Brenda) Oconomowoc,...
Blong B. Yang
Dec 22, 2020
Blong B. Yang, 27, Wausau passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at his home.
Blong was born in Providence, RI on September 6, 1993 to parents Cher Nou Yang and Vathao Yang.
Blong was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer just days before Thanksgiving this year. Blong was admitted to UW Health in Madison,...
Joseph "Joe" Frank Osswald
Dec 22, 2020
Joseph “Joe” Frank Osswald, 69, Town of Wausau, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at his home.
Joe was born March 4, 1951 in Wausau, son of the late Frederick and Eileen (Spatz) Osswald. He was a graduate of Wausau East High School. Joe was united in marriage to Pamela “Pam” Kage on May 14, 1977...
Arlene F. (Hahn) Ames
Dec 21, 2020
Arlene F. Ames, 89, Wausau passed away peacefully, at her home, while under the care of Interim Hospice, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born January 6, 1931 in Mosinee, daughter of the late Nicholas and Ida (Singer) Hahn.
Arlene worked at Castle Containers in Adams, WI from 1969 until 1978. She then moved...
Robert "Bob" W. Basil
Dec 20, 2020
Robert “Bob” W. Basil, 66, Wausau, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, December 20, 2020 with his wife, Kathy by his side.
He was born November 4, 1954 in Detroit, MI, son of the late Ivan D’Lee and Frances Sexton who were his biological parents. Bob was adopted at age four, and was raised by the...
Roy W. Thorson Jr.
Dec 20, 2020
Roy W. Thorson Jr., Wausau, died Sunday, December 20, 2020, surrounded by family, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home.
He was born April 9, 1927 in Amery, son of the late Roy Sr. and Palma (Stensvold) Thorson. He grew up in the Greenwood, Owen/Withee and Colby area. On January 12,...
Frank J. Koeller
Dec 20, 2020
Frank J. Koeller, 89, Athens passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, Wausau.
He was born January 22, 1931 in the town of Hamburg, son of the late Reinhard and Leona (Kleinschmidt) Koeller. On June 30, 1951 he married Nila Hoge at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens. She survives.
Frank hauled...
Anne F. Freels
Dec 19, 2020
Anne F. Freels, 70, Wausau, died Saturday, December 19, 2020 peacefully at her home.
She was born September 29, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late Marion and Myra (Tomaszawski) Lukasik.
Anne was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her children, grandson and friends, going for car rides in the country, waterfalls, bird...
Janice M. (Lemanski) Linder
Dec 18, 2020
Janice M. (Lemanski) Linder, 78, Marathon died Friday, December 18, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital from complications due to COVID with her daughter Debbie at her side. Donald, her husband, was also in the COVID unit and was able to spend time with her before she passed.
She was born May 27, 1942, in the town of...
Shoua Her
Dec 18, 2020
Shoua Her, 41, Wausau, died Friday, December 18, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born in a Thailand refugee camp on April 8, 1979 to parents Chia Chue Her and Zoua Khang Her. Shortly thereafter, the family immigrated to the USA.
Shoua attended the University of Wisconsin - Madison in pursuit of a Political...
Joan F. Wood
Dec 17, 2020
Joan F. Wood, 93, Wausau, died Thursday December 17, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born April 24, 1927 in the town of Rietbrock daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Laska) Wisniewski.
In her early working career, Joan had been employed at Milprint in Milwaukee and later worked in Wausau as a custodian...
Donald J. Steckbauer
Dec 17, 2020
Wausau – On December 17, 2020, Jesus said, Donald, you fought a good fight these last five years, you suffered enough, now it is time to come home.
Donald was born March 19, 1939 in Aniwa, son of the late Robert and Lorina (Loos) Steckbauer. On April 27, 1968, he was united in marriage to Jean Spatz...
Gary J. Loiz
Dec 17, 2020
Gary J. Loiz, 75, Wausau, died Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born August 31, 1945 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Ruth (Schmidt) Loiz.
He graduated from Wausau High School and received an Electronic Technician degree from NTC.
Prior to retirement, Gary worked for many...
Eileen E. Kroening
Dec 17, 2020
Eileen E. Kroening, 90, died Thursday December 17, 2020 under the care of her family and Ministry Hospice.
She was born February 11, 1930 in Brown County, Wisconsin. On August 28, 1948 she married Albert Kroening at Salem Lutheran Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death October 7, 1990.
Prior to her retirement, Eileen had...
Deng Her
Dec 16, 2020
Deng Her, 37, Wausau, died Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born in Des Moines, Iowa on August 19, 1983 to parents Chia Chue Her and Zoua Khang Her.
Deng attended Northcentral Technical College in Wausau, Wisconsin in pursuit of an Associate degree in Nursing. He fulfilled the requirements that allowed...
