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.
Brian C. Reise
Feb 25, 2021
Brian Charles Reise passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on February 25, 2021 after a courageous battle with a glioblastoma/astrocytoma (brain tumor) diagnosed in November 2019. Brian was born July 10, 1961 to Charles and Rita Reise of Unity, WI. Brian, the eighth of nine children, was a welcome addition as six of the previous children...
Mary H. Ostrowski
Feb 25, 2021
Mary Ostrowski, 61, formerly of Wausau, died Thursday February 25, 2021 at Peach Avenue Group Home, Marshfield under the care of Heartland Hospice.
She was born May 14, 1959, daughter of the late Edmund and Mildred (Beck) Ostrowski.
Born with Down Syndrome, Mary attended school at River View Elementary and later entered programming with EACH,...
Sara Lynn (Wetterau) Blanchard
Feb 25, 2021
Sara L. Blanchard, 56, Rib Mountain, died Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
She was born May 2, 1964 in Marshfield, daughter of the late Orville and Marion (Eberhardy) Wetterau. On July 14, 1984, she married Dean Blanchard in Wausau. He survives.
At age 18, Sara began working for Shopko and was...
Nancy L. Springer
Feb 22, 2021
Nancy L. Springer, 66, died Monday, February 22, 2021 at Manawa Community Living Center.
She was born September 27, 1954 in Wausau, daughter of the late Arlan and Jean (Trygg) Ripplinger. On August 3, 1974 she married Daniel Springer.
She was an avid crafter who enjoyed knitting and cross stitch. She also loved to complete...
Lorraine "Lori" K. (Szarkowitz) Wachowiak
Feb 20, 2021
Lorraine “Lori” K. (nee Szarkowitz) Wachowiak, 57, Wausau, died Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Wausau Manor, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born June 13, 1963 in Wausau, daughter of the late Dorothy Meyer.
Lori was a free spirit who loved meeting new people and welcomed anyone into her...
Mary Lou Kort
Feb 19, 2021
Mary Lou Kort, 70, passed away peacefully at Wausau Manor under the care of Interim Healthcare Hospice on Friday, February 19, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Lavern and Marcella Kort.
She graduated from DC Everest High School and UW Stevens Point. Her favorite hobbies included quilting, needle work, reading, planning and cooking for family...
Ellen "Ellie" M. Duerr
Feb 17, 2021
Ellen M. “Ellie” Duerr, 97, formerly of Athens, died Wednesday February 17, 2021 in Medford under the care of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care.
She was born June 24, 1923, in Athens, daughter of the late Henry and Alma (Hardt) Neumann. On June 6, 1944 she married Clarence Duerr in Milwaukee. Prior to their retirement, Ellie and...
Larry Earl Burk
Feb 16, 2021
Larry Earl Burk, 84, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Mount View Care Center in Wausau. Larry was born June, 7 1936 to Emanuel “Monte” and Beatrice (Rasmussen) Burk in Edgar, Wisconsin and was married to Sharon Cartwright with whom he raised four children.
Larry is survived by children: Lori Metcalfe (Christopher), Jeffrey Burk and Jody...
Jolene K. Greiner
Feb 15, 2021
Jolene K. Greiner, 66, died Monday, February 15, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born July 15, 1954 in Wausau, daughter of the late Merlin and Arlyle (Bedynek) Hoff. On November 21, 1979 she married Russell Greiner in Wausau. He preceded her in death on July 26, 2013.
Jolene worked for the former Wausau...
Charles Duane Patterson
Feb 15, 2021
Charles Duane Patterson (Duane), 88, of Wausau passed away February 15th, 2021, at his home, with family at his side, after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joy; his children Elizabeth and husband Michael Hermsen (of Evanston, IL), Catherine and husband David Wood (of Houston, TX), and Thomas and partner Mark Jakusz (of...
Gwen Albrecht
Feb 14, 2021
Gwen Albrecht, 62, Wausau, passed away on February 14, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by her family after a two year battle with cancer.
Gwen was born on January 21, 1959 in southeastern Wisconsin to Donald and Adeline (Vesely) Marthaler. The Marthaler family moved to Saukville, WI and then to Tennessee during her childhood, before landing...
Bernard "Bernie" Wood
Feb 12, 2021
Bernard G. Wood “Bernie” Age 70 died in Arizona on February 12th, 2021.
He was born in Ladysmith, Wisconsin on July 12th, 1950. He graduated from Medford High School.
He was Married to Sharon Wood on September 27th, 1992. He worked at Featherstone manufacturing over 30 years before retiring.
Activities he enjoyed included...
Song Yang Xiong
Feb 12, 2021
Song Yang Xiong, 82, (1938-2021) passed away with surrounding family members on February 12th, 2021 at the Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, WI.
Song’s father was Txiv Xaiv Kaub Vaj and her mother was Lis Moua.
Song had seven brothers and five sisters.
Song lived a full life filled with interesting moments, twists, and...
Shirley R. Peterson
Feb 12, 2021
Shirley R. Peterson, 92, Wausau, died Friday February 12, 2021 at her home.
She was born March 3, 1928 in Tomahawk, daughter of the late Paul and Martha (Filbrandt) Bebeau. On June 28, 1947, she married the love of her life Ellis “Pete” Peterson in Tomahawk. He preceded her in death July 20, 1996.
Prior...
Tim Mero
Feb 11, 2021
Tim Mero, 79, of Wausau, passed through death on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, with his wife and daughters by his side.
The son of the late Gordon and Gertrude (Hall) Mero, he was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on January 5, 1942.
Tim was a loving and devoted husband of 50...
Kenneth W. Lawrence
Feb 11, 2021
Kenneth W. Lawrence, 81, Wausau passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 11, 2021 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters.
He was born January 3, 1940 in Wausau, son of the late Wilbur and Alice (Kittel) Lawrence. Ken attended and graduated from Wausau...
Christopher "Chris" John Piehl
Feb 10, 2021
Christopher “Chris” John Piehl of Wausau, died Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 5, 1961 in Wausau, son of the late William and Alice (Novitzke) Piehl.
Family and sports meant everything to Chris. He was always ready for a family picnic, bingo party or an invitation to visit. Friends and family...
Allison Powers
Feb 9, 2021
Allison “Ally” R. Powers was a caring mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on February 9, 2021 at age 32 while at Aspirus Wausau Hospital from a pulmonary embolism.
She was born to Mark and Shelby (Bump) Powers on May 25, 1988 in Madison, WI.
Allison spent her youth in...
Donald L. Martin
Feb 9, 2021
Donald L. Martin, 90, Rothschild passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He is survived by his wife Rose M. (Duir) Martin of Mosinee.
He was born May 26, 1930 in Rothschild, son of the late Anton and Hazel...
Brian R. Nelson
Feb 9, 2021
Brian Ronald Nelson, 57, passed away on February 9, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital due to ongoing health issues related to Glioblastoma and Cloves Syndrome.
Born on May 29, 1963 in Madison, Wisconsin to Ronald Nelson and Judith (Heintz) Nelson, Brian grew up in the Wausau area with his sister and many friends. He was known for...
