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.
Joyce Ahles
Dec 24, 2024
Joyce Ahles, 89, Marathon, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon, while under the care of Heartland Hospice.
She was born April 2, 1935, in Milan, daughter of the late Werner and Louise (Vesely) Schaefer. On June 25, 1955, she married Florian Ahles at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Milan.
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Klaus D. Neumann
Dec 22, 2024
Klaus D. Neumann, 90, of Kronenwetter, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Cedar Creek Manor under the care of Compassus Hospice.
He was born on September 4, 1934 in Kiel, Germany to the late Anni and Kurt Neumann. Klaus married MaryAnn Niedzwiedz-Manijak in Conover, Wisconsin, on September 4, 1990 and she preceded him in death...
Myron G. Grassl
Dec 22, 2024
Myron George Grassl, 80, of Edgar, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at home, surrounded by family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born on April 14, 1944 to George and Hilda (Zeller) Grassl. Myron grew up on the family farm in Blenker, Wisconsin and graduated from Auburndale High...
Mary M. (Stoehr) Tessmer
Dec 22, 2024
Mary M. Tessmer, 88, of Athens, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024, under the compassionate care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House in Wausau.
Mary was born on January 3, 1936, in Gresham, to the late Frank and Margaret (Scherer) Stoehr. She had a traditional German farm upbringing; she worked...
Jim A. Carl
Dec 21, 2024
Jim Carl was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather who leaves behind a legacy of selfless giving.
The oldest child of Edward and Linda (Grasmick) Carl, Jim was born to teenage parents at the close of WWII. Eddie was in the army and stationed near Tonopah, Nevada, where he and Linda welcomed their first-born son;...
Daniel A. Lella
Dec 19, 2024
Daniel A. Lella, 91, of Neenah, Wisconsin died Thursday, December 19, 2024.
Dan was born June 13, 1933, to the late John and Catherine (Midlikowski) Lella. He was a proud graduate of Wausau High School, Class of 1951.
After graduation he began his banking career as a bookkeeper at Citizens State Bank in Wausau, where...
Wilbur "Will" F. Lazotte
Dec 19, 2024
Wilbur “Will” F. Lazotte, 93, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Wausau Manor in Wausau, Wisconsin, under the care of Compassus hospice services.
He was born on October 27, 1931 in Menasha, Wisconsin, son of the late Anton and Genevieve (Huhnstock) Lazotte. He graduated from Neenah High School in 1949 and served four years in the...
Elsie V. Kempf Shnowske
Dec 18, 2024
Elsie V. Kempf Shnowske, 90, died Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter.
She was born March 28, 1934, in Dancy, daughter of the late John and Regina (Kaczmarek) Weyer. In 1950 she married Marvin Kempf at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau, and he preceded her in death in 1986. In 1987 she married Roman...
Myrtle E. (Morton) Tetting
Dec 18, 2024
Myrtle (Myrt) E. Tetting, 100, Wausau, formerly of Milwaukee passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 while under the care of Interim Hospice Care at Wellington Place, Rib Mountain.
She was born December 15, 1924 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Erwin and Clara (Aaron) Morton. On March 26, 1945 she married Roland “Rollie” Tetting in...
Edward "Eddie" A. Skrzypchak
Dec 16, 2024
Edward “Eddie” A. Skrzypchak, 88, Rothschild, died Monday, December 16, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born August 18, 1936 in Marathon County, WI, son of the late Anton and Anna (Bargender) Skrzypchak. On February 14, 1961, he married Marilyn Millikin at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. She survives.
Eddie worked for...
Conrad J. Heil
Dec 11, 2024
Conrad, "Coonie" John Heil, 89, Wausau, WI died Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Wausau Manor.
He was born January 31, 1935, in Marathon, WI son of the late Frank and Margaret (Salzman) Heil. On May 12, 1956, he married Doris Lemmer, his high school sweet heart, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marathon WI. She survives and...
Kenneth "Ken" C. Nowitzke
Dec 11, 2024
Kenneth “Ken” C. Nowitzke, 75, Marathon passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 while under the care of Compassus Hospice and the tender care of Dar at his home.
He was born November 23, 1949 in Wausau, son of the late Anthony and Dorothy (Windorski) Nowitzke. On November 18, 1972 he married Darlene Schreier at Holy...
Maryellen Phillips
Dec 10, 2024
MaryEllen Phillips (nee Sutcliffe) went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
MaryEllen was born prematurely (3 lbs. 6 oz.) in Chicago, Illinois to the late Charles Sutcliffe Sr. and Emeline Sutcliffe (Lexon) on May 21, 1936 and preceded in death by husband of 57 years Morris Phillips Jr., sister Adele McCormick, and brothers...
Daniel "Dan" Gene Hommerding
Dec 8, 2024
Daniel “Dan” G. Hommerding, 71, Weston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born September 22, 1953 in Wausau, son of the late Robert and Virginia (Delonay) Hommerding. He worked in the plumbing wholesale business for most of his career. After retiring, he worked part-time at...
Joseph "Joe" Ritger
Dec 6, 2024
Joseph “Joe” Ritger, 61, Newport, TN, formerly of Marathon, died Friday, December 6, 2024, in Newport following a short and courageous battle with cancer.
He was born January 12, 1963, in Wausau, the son of the late Adolph and Germaine (Bergs) Ritger. Joe is a graduate of Marathon High School and continued his education at North Central...
Elizabeth Hynes
Dec 6, 2024
Elizabeth Yvonne Charlotte Hynes (Schulz), 49, Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 6, 2024.
She was born on July 16, 1975, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Dennis and Lynda (Devine) Schulz. On January 29, 2005, she married the love of her life, Joel Hynes, in Wausau, WI where they made their home with their five...
Francis T. Lamer
Dec 6, 2024
Francis Thomas Lamer, 86, a resident of Wausau, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, in hospice care at Aspirus Hospital, in Wausau.
Fran was born on July 22nd, 1938 to the late Joseph and Estelle (Bauer) Lamer in Tomahawk, the 5th son in a family of eight children. He was extremely grateful for the blessing of...
Margaret Mae (Syring) Ledbetter
Dec 5, 2024
Margaret M. Ledbetter, 98, Rothschild passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at her daughter’s home while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born May 22, 1926, in Edgar, daughter of the late Richard and Bertha (Borchardt) Syring. On June 29, 1945, she married Calvin Owen Ledbetter. He preceded her...
Gary R. Achterberg
Dec 3, 2024
Gary R. Achterberg, 87, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Azura Memory Care, Rib Mountain, under the care of Interim Hospice.
He was born March 17, 1937 in Wausau, son of the late Lorenz and Elva (Cooper) Achterberg. He married Judy Setula, she preceded him in death.
For many years, Gary worked for...
Linus D. Schmitt
Dec 3, 2024
Linus D. Schmitt, 86, died Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born February 21, 1938, in Colby, son of the late Alphonse and Gertrude (Kaiser) Schmitt. On May 21, 1960, he married Joan Seidler at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau.
Linus enjoyed playing in the Lincoln County baseball league and Wausau...
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