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.
Allen "Al" D. Burmeister
Dec 20, 2025
Allen “Al” Burmeister, age 71, of Little Chicago, Wisconsin, passed away on December 20, 2025, at the Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau.
He was born on March 11, 1954, in Wausau, to Barbara (Williamson) and Henry Burmeister. Allen farmed alongside his parents in his early years, and his entrepreneurial nature later led him to start several businesses including ginseng farming.
Allen enjoyed...
James M. McHale
Dec 20, 2025
James “Jim” McHale, age 88, of Wausau, passed away on December 20, 2025.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret “Maggie” McHale; his children, Daniel McHale and Caitlin Mack (Andrew); his grandchildren, Elizabeth and Benjamin Mack; as well as other loving relatives and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Freda and Vern McHale, and his brother,...
Daniel M. Krautkramer
Dec 20, 2025
Daniel “Krauty” M. Krautkramer, 60, Marathon, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family and friends on Saturday, December 20, 2025, under the care of Aspirus at Home Hospice.
He was born May 20, 1965 in Marathon, son of the late Arnold and Lorraine (Hornung) Krautkramer. Dan’s first marriage was to Kristi Jean Kitsembel on July 14, 1990 at...
Thad J. Kinney
Dec 18, 2025
Thad J. Kinney, 55, Weston, passed away, December 18, 2025, in Wausau.
He was born July 31, 1970, in Wausau, son of Patrick Sr. and Autumn (Kaufman) Kinney.
Thad had a love if not an obsession, with fishing. He shared this passion with his kids, friends, and sometimes newly made friends at any given fishing location. He was also an avid motorcyclist,...
James "Jim" S. Albrecht
Dec 15, 2025
James “Jim” S. Albrecht, 80, passed away surrounded by loving family on Monday, December 15, 2025, from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) “Lou Gehrig's disease”. His final days were under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services of Wausau and Pine Crest Nursing Home of Merrill, and the family is grateful to both for the tender care provided to...
James "Jimmy" D. Arndt Jr.
Dec 15, 2025
James “Jimmy” D. Arndt Jr., 70, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025 in the Palliative Care Unit at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by his family.
He was born December 2, 1955 in Wausau, son of the late James Sr. and Emily (Ortlieb) Arndt.
Jimmy worked as a crane operator for Wausau Steel in Wausau for many years. He was...
Romayne M. Breaman
Dec 14, 2025
Romayne Margaret Breaman, age 88, of Merrill, WI passed away due to complications of Alzheimer’s disease on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Bell Tower Residence Assisted Living in Merrill, WI while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born March 31, 1937, in Milwaukee, the first born to the late Jerome and Pearl (Church) Brickner. The...
Mary A. Hall
Dec 14, 2025
Mary A. Hall, 60, of Edgar, passed away unexpectedly, at home, on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
She was born in Wausau on January 26, 1965, to Lawrence Gassner and the late Catherine (Altenhofen) Gassner. Mary was united in marriage to Jeffrey Hall in 1990 at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Wausau. They have three children and raised their family in the...
Lynn Ann Hilts
Dec 11, 2025
Lynn Ann Hilts, 80, Edgar, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
She was born June 5, 1945 to Simon and Leone (LaFave) Ellos in Ironwood, MI and was raised in Hurley, WI. On June 5, 1965 she married Clayton Hilts at St. Mary of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Hurley. He preceded her...
Marjorie Ann Thorn
Dec 11, 2025
Marjorie Thorn, 86 Wausau, passed away on Thursday December 11th, 2025, at Hospice House in Wausau surrounded by her loving family.
She was born June 7, 1939, in Wausau, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Mary (Welling) Rhyner. On October 25th, 1958, she married Robert Thorn at St. Michael’s Church, Wausau. They just celebrated their 67 years of...
Alfred J. Pophal
Dec 11, 2025
Alfred J. Pophal, age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Al brought steady warmth to everyone who knew him. His life was defined by love for his family, compassion for others, and a quiet strength that shaped the people around him. His loss leaves a real absence, but his life leaves an even stronger...
Cynthia M. Hurtis
Dec 10, 2025
Cynthia “Cindy” M. Hurtis, age 68, of Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by family.
She was born October 28, 1957 in Anchorage, Alaska, the first child of the late Joseph and Romayne (Brickner) Breaman. She was a 1975 graduate of Marathon High School.
Cindy spent many years working in the Marathon City office for...
Lynn A. Starkey Jr.
Dec 10, 2025
Lynn A. “Bud” Starkey Jr., 70, of Rothschild, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, in Wausau, Wisconsin.
He was born on September 26, 1955, in Ironwood, Michigan, the son of the late Lynn A. Starkey Sr. and Bettie (Johnson) Starkey.
In his younger years, Bud enjoyed working on cars, ice fishing, and riding snowmobiles; interests that suited his mechanical ability and...
Marcia J. Denzin
Dec 10, 2025
Marcia J. Denzin, 82, of Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by her family.
Marcia was born on December 19, 1942, in Adams, Minnesota, to the late Donald D. Revord and LaRae Beck. She was lovingly raised in Adams by her maternal grandparents, Alma and Walter Beck, until the age of five, when she...
Helen C. Lawrence
Dec 8, 2025
Helen C. Lawrence, 47, of Wausau, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at home surrounded by family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born on December 28, 1977, to Norman and Helen (Kryka) Dieter in Chicago, Illinois. Helen was united in marriage to Brad Lawrence on August 5, 2000, at St. Therese Catholic...
Thomas P. Seidl
Dec 7, 2025
Thomas P. Seidl, “Big Tom,” of Medford passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born April 12, 1950 in Marshfield, son of the late Paul and Lita (Polster) Seidl. On June 1, 1973, he married Kathleen Potaczek in Medford.
For many years, Tom logged millions of accident-free miles as a proud “super trucker.” On weekends,...
Jeanette Marie Havlovick
Dec 5, 2025
Jeanette M. Havlovick, 79, Wausau, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, December 5, 2025 at Wood Aven Health and Rehab in Wausau, under the care of Compassus Hospice.
She was born October 19, 1946 in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Irene (Leffel) Havlovick.
Jeanette loved her time spent at Wood Aven where she enjoyed participating in...
Gerard "Gary" A. Bargender
Dec 4, 2025
Gerard A. “Gary” Bargender, 72, town of Cassel, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, December 4, 2025, while under the care of Compassus Hospice at House of the Dove, Marshfield.
Gary was born on July 18, 1953, in Wausau, son of the late Andrew and Edna (Wilde) Bargender. After Sacred Heart Catholic School, he attended Edgar High School, was...
Scott J. Bickler
Dec 3, 2025
Scott Bickler, 72, of Wausau, Wisconsin and Sun City Center, FL, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family both near and far.
Born on February 21, 1953, to the late Claude and Gwen (Tucker) Bickler, Scott grew up with a deep sense of family and community. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Stout with...
Kenneth G. Bauer
Dec 3, 2025
Kenneth Gary Bauer, 85, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025. He passed peacefully surrounded by family under the care of Aspirus Hospice and Wood Aven Health and Rehabilitation.
Ken was born on February 10, 1940 in Fond Du Lac, WI to the late Theodore and Irene (Schmidt) Bauer.
Ken left high school to pursue his love of Carpentry and help support his...
