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.
Raymond "Ray" M. Diedrich
Sep 11, 2021
Raymond M. “Ray” Diedrich, 86, Athens, WI passed away peacefully while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Athenian Living, Athens, WI.
Ray was born December 29, 1934, in Athens, son of the late Arthur and Olga (Heldt) Diedrich. On October 17, 1959, Ray married Joan Deml in Medford, WI. Joan preceded...
Edmunds Ozolins
Sep 10, 2021
Edmunds “Ed” Ozolins, 93, Wausau, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Rennes Health and Rehabilitation Center, Weston, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born February 11, 1928 in Riga, Latvia, the third son of Juris and Aline (Kaktins) Ozolins. Ed had four brothers and four sisters with one sister...
Norman T. Chapman
Sep 9, 2021
Norman T. Chapman, 88, Wausau, died Thursday, September 9, 2021 at his home.
He was born February 23, 1933 in Athens, son of the late LaVon and Helen (Lesczynski) Chapman. On August 2, 1958 he married Doris Freudenthal in Medford. They moved to Wausau following their wedding.
Norm was a graduate of Athens High School...
Charlotte Elaine Conley
Sep 8, 2021
Charlotte Elaine Conley, 25 day old infant daughter of Christian and Melinda (Schubert) Conley was called to heaven Wednesday September 8, 2021 at Childrens Hospital-Neenah.
Survivors besides her loving parents include her grandparents, Lyle and Kimberly Conley and Jason and Casey Schubert; aunts and uncles, Sterling Conley, Hayley Conley, Zach Odegard and Cheyanna Sundquist, along with many...
Louis W. Close
Sep 8, 2021
Louis W. Close, 81, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2021, at Hospice House in Wausau.
He was born July 13, 1940, in Manitowoc, WI to Louis J. and Catherine Close. Lou graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School, served four years in the Navy, and returned to Manitowoc to marry the love of his life, Bette Ohlhues....
John P. Salzman
Sep 7, 2021
John P. Salzman, 56, town of Hewitt, died Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born August 3, 1965 in Wausau, son of the late Leonard and Alice (Wanke) Salzman.
John was a graduate of DC Everest High School and began his working career at Northcentral Technical College, Wausau, where he worked...
Mark D. Ramthun
Sep 5, 2021
Mark D. Ramthun, 62, died Sunday, September 5, 2021 at his home.
He was born April 9, 1959 in Wakefield, Michigan, son of the late Harvey and Marlene (Pulver) Ramthun.
Mark enjoyed hunting, fishing and cheering on his favorite teams the Chicago Bears and Cubs. He was a gentle giant and all around good man...
Jordan James Andraska
Sep 5, 2021
Jordan J. Andraska, 33, Hatley, died Sunday, September 5, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was born March 2, 1988 in Wausau to James and Kim (Fry) Andraska of Hatley.
Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed, hunting, fishing, biking and spending time with his three children.
Survivors include his wife,...
Helen P. (Koenig) Schoepke
Sep 4, 2021
Helen P. Schoepke, 98, Weston died Saturday, September 4, 2021, while under the care of Interim Hospice at Pride TLC, Weston.
She was born July 6, 1923, in Marathon County, daughter of the late William and Mabel (Baneck) Koenig. In 1943 she married Alvin Schoepke at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Stettin. He preceded her in death...
Sean R. Schwartz
Sep 4, 2021
Sean Ryan Schwartz, 28 years old, passed away at his home in Edgar WI on Saturday, September 4, 2021.
He was born to his mother Carol Lynn (Hughes) Palutke and his father Gregory D. Schwartz on February 8, 1993, in North Barrington IL.
Following his lifelong passion, Sean studied music in college. He also enjoyed...
Annette "Carol" C. Kluck
Sep 4, 2021
Annette “Carol” Kluck, 84, Wausau passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau.
She was born January 24, 1937, in Little Falls, Minnesota, daughter of the late Carl and Antoinette (Courteau) Nelson, the fifth of eleven children. On June 16, 1956, she married Franklin Kluck in Wausau. He preceded her in death...
Dale E. Paul
Sep 2, 2021
Dale E. Paul, 78, of Edgar unexpectedly went to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 2, 2021 in the presence of his family. May he rest in peace.
He was born April 26, 1943, in Athens, the son of the late Ferdinand Sr. and Sidonia (Bergmann) Paul. An Athens high school graduate, he competed in multiple...
Jon C. Schuster
Sep 1, 2021
Jon C. Schuster, 53, died Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born July 28, 1968 in Rockford, Illinois, son of the late Douglas and Roberta (Mullican) Schuster. On July 13, 1991 he married Gina Kurtzweil at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau.
Jon grew up on a dairy farm in Ringle which...
Joel M. Kleiber
Sep 1, 2021
Joel M. Kleiber, 50, Wausau passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at his home, all his pain is gone.
He was born March 8, 1971, in Cudahy, WI, son of Jay and Joann (Ringel) Kleiber.
Joel spent a lifetime in the construction industry mastering many skills. He worked as a subcontractor, then general...
Shaughn A Smith
Sep 1, 2021
Shaughn A. Smith, 66, of Marathon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 with his loving wife Lana by his side.
Shaughn was born in Oklahoma on January 17, 1955 to the late Alfred and Janet Smith. They soon moved to Madison, WI where he would graduate from Madison West High. He went on to attend...
Carol A. (Blue) Burris
Aug 31, 2021
Carol A. Burris, 79, Wausau, formerly of Mosinee, died Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born May 30, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Francis and Marianne “Mae” (Sergot) Blue. On July 29, 1960, she married Raymond Burris Jr. in Chicago. He preceded her in death on October 9, 2011.
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Robert "Bob" Schubring
Aug 31, 2021
Robert “Bob” Schubring, 74, peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on August 31, 2021. He was born October 7th, 1946, in Wausau, Wisconsin. He graduated from Wausau East in the year of 1964 where he played on the football team. He married the love of his life and best friend, Bonnie, on May 25th,...
Robert M. Fitzke
Aug 31, 2021
Robert M. Fitzke, 85, Wausau, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2021 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home.
He was born June 9, 1936 in Wausau, son of the late Milton and Lillian (Schroeder) Fitzke. On October 10, 1964 he married Dianne Hall at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon.
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Alvina B. (Czeck) Nievinski
Aug 31, 2021
Alvina B. Nievinski, 96, Hatley, died Tuesday August 31, 2021, at Marshfield Medical Center-Weston. She was born March 31, 1925, in Norrie, daughter of the late John and Anna (Jagler) Czeck. On September 24, 1945, she married Edward D. “Eddie” Nievinski at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. He preceded her in death October 18, 2017.
Prior to...
Keith "Mac" L. Mccluskey
Aug 27, 2021
Keith L. “Mac” McCluskey, 86, Rib Lake, formerly of Mosinee, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Aspirus Medford Hospital.
He was born May 5, 1935 in Rib Lake, son of the late Charles and Agatha (Rudolph) McCluskey. On June 4, 1955, he was united in marriage to Priscilla Zinkowich...
