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.
Rose "Rosie" Elaine (Swanson) Schilling
Mar 31, 2025
Rose “Rosie” E. Schilling, 73, Edgar, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Monday, March 31, 2025.
She was born September 24, 1951 in New Auburn, WI, daughter of the late Anton & Alice (Milliren) Swanson. On September 15, 1973, she married Kenneth “Ken” Schilling at Christ Lutheran Church, Marshfield.
...Grace L. Luetschwager-Butler-Schneider
Mar 29, 2025
Grace passed away at home on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the age of 93, with her daughter, Kristine, at her side along with the faithful family dog, Hayli. Grace was born on December 6, 1931, in the town of Hewitt, to the late Julius and Helen (Prahl) Kuehl. She attended Wausau High School graduating in 1948. After completing...
Shirley A. White
Mar 27, 2025
Shirley A. White, 76, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital.
She was born on March 5, 1949 in Merrill. Shirley was united in marriage at Trinity Lutheran church in Merrill to Lawrence White on May 10, 1986, after meeting at single’s club in Gleason. They enjoyed nearly 39 years...
Gerald "Jerry" John Bizjak Sr.
Mar 26, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” J. Bizjak Sr., 83, Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at his home.
He was born June 17, 1941 in Eau Claire, WI, son of the late John and Esther (Mayenschein) Bizjak. On October 8, 1966, he married Kay Sanville at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Sheboygan, WI. She survives.
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John "Sport" Dittbrender
Mar 24, 2025
John H. “Sport” Dittbrender, 84, Ringle, died Monday, March 24, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born November 27, 1940, in Ringle, son of the late John and Marion (Prahl) Dittbrender.
Sport worked in road construction and retired from James Cape Construction. He often did concrete work on the side for family and friends. ...
Carol Ann (Passe) Meyer
Mar 20, 2025
Carol Ann (Passe) Meyer, 81, died on Thursday, March 20, 2025, in St. Simons Island, Georgia, where she and her husband, Jim, spent their winters for the past 20 years.
Carol was born on April 9, 1943, in Wabasha, Minnesota, the daughter of Elvira and Edward J. Passe. She attended St. Felix School where she had the...
James "Jim" Sudut
Mar 20, 2025
James Sudut
1/12/1936 – 3/20/2025
James “Jim” Sudut, 89, Rothschild, died on March 20, 2025, following heart complications three weeks prior. He lived with his sister Judy Martin and her husband Mike for the past 18 months after moving from Eugene, OR, to be near family. His wife of 63 years, Pauline, had preceded him...
Donald "Breezy" W. Brzezinski
Mar 20, 2025
Donald W. “Breezy” Brzezinski
Donald W. “Breezy” Brzezinski, 71, of Ringle, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, March 20, 2025, following a brief battle with bone cancer.
Donald was born on March 27, 1953, in Wausau to the late Wallace J. and Esther R. (Ostrowski) Brzezinski of Ringle. He...
Raymond "Ray" Louis Joswiak
Mar 19, 2025
Raymond “Ray” L. Joswiak, 95, of Edgar, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born on August 25, 1929 in the town of Cassel to the late Anton and Agnes (Jagodzinski) Joswiak. Ray was united in marriage to Alvina Thurs on June 1, 1957 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church...
Lyle A. Buchberger
Mar 18, 2025
Lyle Anthony Buchberger, 48, Lakewood, CO, formerly of Marathon, WI, passed away on March 18, 2025.
He was born October 12, 1976, son of Claude and Margaret Buchberger. Lyle was a graduate of Marathon High School where he played baseball, basketball and was a member of the academic decathlon team. Lyle was also a graduate of the...
Barbara J. Bohm
Mar 17, 2025
Barbara “Barb” J. Bohm, 75, of Rib Mountain, passed away peacefully in her loving husband’s arms on Monday, March 17, 2025 at Aspirus Hospice House under the care of her family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born on January 15, 1950 in Wausau to the late Anthony and Loriena Nikolai. Barb graduated from...
Ryan N. Schultz
Mar 17, 2025
Ryan N. Schultz, 53, gained his heavenly wings on March 17, 2025. He ran his race battling MS for 20 years, and his race is won.
He was born November 10, 1971, in Wausau, son of Sharon Schultz and the late Harold Schultz.
He loved life to the fullest enjoying his favorite past times of...
Marilyn A. (Wanke) Peter
Mar 17, 2025
Marilyn A. Peter, age 91, of Athens, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2025 at the Athenian Living.
Marilyn was born in Hewitt, on March 3, 1934 to the late Albert and Anna (Schiferl) Wanke.
She attended St John’s Catholic grade school and was the first graduate from the new Columbus High School...
Roger Herbert Kemp
Mar 16, 2025
Roger Herbert Kemp, 93, Wausau, passed away peacefully at Mountain Terrace Senior Living on March 16, 2025 with family members by his side.
Roger was born March 3, 1932 in Marathon, WI to Herbert J. and Helen A. (Leitermann) Kemp. He married Mary Ann Priebe on July 2, 1955 at St. Michael Parish, Wausau.
He...
Nancy M. Lemke-Readel
Mar 15, 2025
Nancy M. Lemke-Readel, 81, of Stevens Point, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025. She grew up in Amherst and was a long-time community member of Stevens Point. Nancy was the owner of Nancy Lemke's Custom Cakes.
A Celebration of Life will be held in late spring.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.
Barbara F. (Raymaker) Stein
Mar 13, 2025
Barbara F "Barbie" . Stein, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, March 13, 2025, under the care of Horizon Home Care & Hospice at Franciscan Place, Brookfield, WI.
She was born July 22, 1942, in Green Bay, daughter of the late Orville and Helen (VanDyck) Raymaker. She was raised in Wausau and...
Jennie J. Voigt
Mar 7, 2025
Jennie J. Voigt, 91, passed away March 7, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born December 3, 1933 in town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Arnold and Ida (Bloch) Krenz. On May 29, 1954, she married Gene Voigt at St. John Lutheran Church, Hamburg, and he preceded her in death on September 15, 2017.
...Fern A. Banik
Mar 6, 2025
Fern Ann Banik entered eternal life on March 6, 2025.
She was born in Wausau on July 31, 1927 to Charles and Vionie (Kath) Traeger. Fern was brought into the family of God through the waters of Holy Baptism and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church (LCMS), town of Easton. She was married to Herbert August Banik...
Richard "Dickie" W. Hornung Sr.
Mar 6, 2025
Richard W. “Dickie” Hornung Sr., 82, Marathon died Thursday, March, 6, 2025 at his home.
He was born in Wausau, son of the late Raymond and Mary T. (Weisner) Hornung Sr. On June 10, 1967 he married Joyce Ceranski at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives.
Richard worked at the former SNE in Mosinee,...
Robert "Bobby" J. Nilles
Mar 4, 2025
Robert John Nilles November 12, 1981 – March 4, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert John Nilles (43), who left us on the morning of March 4, 2025. Born in Wausau on November 12, 1981, to Bob and Terri (Williams) Nilles, he lived a life full of adventure, love, and dedication to family...



