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.
Merrillyn H. (Tracy) Fischer
Mar 13, 2021
MERRILLYN HELEN FISCHER
Many of Jesus’ disciples were fishermen, and Merrillyn would fit right in. Merrillyn Helen Fischer, age 82, was an active member of her church with a strong faith and caring heart, and was one heck of a cane pole fisherwoman. Merrillyn was born on October 25, 1938 to the late Giles Tracy and Mary...
Brian M. Greene
Mar 12, 2021
Brian M. Greene, 59, Hazelhurst, formerly of Wausau, died unexpectedly Friday, March 12, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born September 23, 1961 in Wausau, son of Gail (Kincaid) Greene and the late Thomas Greene.
Brian was employed with Linetec in Wausau for over 35 years. He was lucky to have spent many great...
Dorothy Paula (Schriefer) Punke
Mar 11, 2021
Dorothy Paula Punke, 93, died March 11, 2021 at Benedictine Living Community in Wausau, WI. She was born on July 29, 1927, the daughter of Martin and Elsa (Becker) Schriefer.
She was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens, WI. She attended Trinity Lutheran School. After graduating from Athens High School in May 1944, she was...
Agnes C. (Schueller) Adamski
Mar 10, 2021
Agnes C. Adamski
Agnes Catherine Adamski, 90, formerly of Edgar, passed away peacefully Wednesday March 10th, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Agnes was born January 18, 1931 in Edgar, daughter of the late Louis and Clara (Braun) Schueller. On June 9, 1952, she married Felix F. Adamski at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Edgar. ...
Marjorie "Margie" A. (Mueller) Stachoviak
Mar 10, 2021
Marjorie A. “Margie” Stachoviak, 82, Wausau passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.
She was born May 16, 1938 in Wausau, daughter of the late Harry and Irene (Jamlick) Mueller. On February 7, 1959 she married Frank Stachoviak at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on August 21, 2018....
Wayne E. Lawonn
Mar 9, 2021
Wayne E. Lawonn, 71, Wausau passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, surrounded by family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born October 11, 1949 in Wausau, son of the late Elroy and Elaine (Whitmore) Lawonn.
On October 24, 1970 he married Margaret “Peggy” Kasten at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau.
Wayne worked as...
George Burger
Mar 9, 2021
GEORGE R BURGER 1940 – 2021 passed away on March 9, 2021 at the Tomah VA Medical Center.
George was born March 19, 1940, in Wausau, Wisconsin, the oldest son of the late Anton and Lottie (Michalewicz) Burger who operated a dairy farm in rural Edgar, Wisconsin.
George graduated from St. John the Baptist Catholic...
James "Mert" L. Mertes
Mar 7, 2021
James Leon Mertes, “Mert”, 77, Wausau passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Mert was born March 6, 1944 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Wanda (Scutkowski) Mertes. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1963 where he met Geralyn LaVake. They were married on October 31, 1964 at St. Anne Catholic...
Laurell J. Knoeck
Mar 5, 2021
Laurell J. Knoeck, 91, was called to eternal rest on Friday March 5, 2021 while at home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born December 2, 1929 in the town of Marathon, son of the late Theodore and Hildegarde (Daul) Knoeck. On June 7, 1950 he married the love of his...
Mark G. Rausch
Mar 2, 2021
Mark G. Rausch, 58, town of Riplinger, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Mark was born December 5, 1962 in Wausau, to the late Lawrence and Bette Mae (Stange) Rausch-Esselman.
Mark grew up in Athens, Wisconsin, on the family dairy farm. It was there that he learned perseverance, a...
Marcella B. (Westfall) Scheithauer
Mar 1, 2021
Marcella B. Scheithauer, 87, Athens passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born April 5, 1933 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Andrew and Sophia (Greiner) Westfall. On September 15, 1951 she married Joseph Scheithauer in Rib Lake. He preceded her in death on June 17, 2018.
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Janice E. (Krueger) Normand
Mar 1, 2021
Janice E. Normand, 81, Wausau, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, March 1, 2021, at Tender Reflections in Weston, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born July 29, 1939 in Wausau, daughter of the late George and Evelyn (Modrow) Krueger. On October 22, 1960, she married...
Diane M. Embree
Mar 1, 2021
The love of my life and my best friend, Diane (Mantor) Embree, left the circles of this world on March 1, 2021, at age 69, to the loving embrace of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As her husband of 35 years, I want to write a somewhat nontraditional obituary to tell a bit of her story and to...
Michael "Mike" P. Bergs
Feb 28, 2021
Michael P. “Mike” Bergs, 72, Edgar passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield.
He was born May 26, 1948 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Marcella (Rausch) Bergs. On October 4, 1980 he married Sandra Stenzel at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. She survives.
Mike retired after a long...
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...
