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.
Delmar Michlig
Nov 29, 2020
Wausau – Delmar Michlig, 78. Wausau, died Sunday, November 29 at Wausau’s Aspirus Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Phyllis, and his children John (Jackie), JoAnn, and Jim (Laura). Delmar was Grandpa to Aaron, Alexandra, Zoey, Nadine, Ben, and Brittney. Born on August 30th, 1942, Delmar was one of seven children, and the last of...
Barbara A. (Kaminski) Salyers
Nov 29, 2020
Barbara A. Salyers, 75, Wausau passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau.
She was born February 10, 1945 in Wausau, daughter of the late Wallace and Genevieve (Koback) Kaminski.
Barb loved her family more than anything and enjoyed any time she was able spend with all...
Bernice E. Roeder
Nov 27, 2020
Bernice Edith Roeder, 96, died Friday, November 27, 2020 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
She was born September 23, 1924 in the town of Holton, daughter of the late Herbert and Amanda (Junker) Jacobi. On June 10, 1948 she married Henry “Jake” Roeder at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, town of Pine River. He preceded her in death...
Dorothy Noack
Nov 26, 2020
Dorothy Noack, 99, Wausau, formerly of Seymour, died Thursday November 26, 2020 at Wausau Manor.
She was born October 3, 1921 in Seymour, daughter of the late Henry and Meta (Rusch) Butter. On October 12, 1940 she married Gerhardt ‘Bud” Noack at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Seymour. He preceded her in death.
Dorothy was a...
Anna Mae Jones
Nov 26, 2020
Anna Mae Jones, 96, Wausau passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at the U.W. Hospital, Madison.
She was born July 19, 1924 in Kingston, New York, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Markle) Hoffman. On December 9, 1945 she married George Jones in Stone Ridge, New York. He preceded her in death on April...
Dolores M. (Rauen) Mauer
Nov 24, 2020
Dolores M. Mauer, 97, Athens, died Tuesday November 24, 2020 at Athenian Living, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born May 16, 1923, in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Meyer) Rauen. On August 28, 1947, she married Gilbert Mauer at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. ...
Orlando S. Schmitt
Nov 24, 2020
Orlando S. Schmitt, 84, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020.
He was born September 2, 1936 in Athens, son of the late Sylvester and Linda(Hardt) Schmitt. On September 14, 1968 Orlando married the love of his life Charlene Kreft at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Athens. She preceded him in death on December 1, 2009.
Orlando...
Lorraine S. Luetschwager
Nov 24, 2020
Lorraine S. Luetschwager, 87, of Athens, passed on to dance with her husband once more on Tuesday November 24, 2020
She was born December 18, 1932, in Marathon, daughter of the late Raymond and Anna (Bedynek) Bungert. Lorraine met the love of her life at a dance at Rib River Ballroom and on July 4, 1952, she...
Phyllis E. Blume
Nov 24, 2020
Phyllis E. Blume, 92, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Copperleaf Senior Living, Marathon.
She was born August 22, 1928 in Marathon, daughter of the late Julius and Hedwig (Jagodinski) Hall. On September 26, 1951 she married Norbert Blume at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded...
Esther L. Miller
Nov 23, 2020
On November 23, 2020, Esther Louise Grosskopf Miller, age 101, gently passed away as she lay sleeping. She was born at home on June 6, 1919 to Louise and Charles Grosskopf. For 101 years, Wausau had been her home. She shared many memories of what life was like in Wausau as she grew up. As a kid, she enjoyed...
Clifford Schreier
Nov 23, 2020
Clifford Schreier, 69, Mosinee, died Monday November 23, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born January 10, 1951 in Wausau, son of the late George and Edna Frances (Rajek) Schreier. Clifford had been employed on ginseng farms and had also worked at EJ Dairy & Marketing, Mosinee.
Survivors include his eight siblings, Mary Ellen...
Charlotte E. (Muenchow) Werner
Nov 23, 2020
Charlotte E. Werner, 88, Edgar, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born on November 22, 1932 in Athens, daughter of the late Alvin and Emily (Bromm) Muenchow. Charlotte was raised in Athens and graduated from the Athens High School. On August 4, 1951, she married Orville Werner at Trinity Lutheran...
John J. Schreier
Nov 22, 2020
John J. Schreier, 63, Mosinee, died Sunday November 22, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born October 20, 1957 in Wausau, son of the late George and Edna Frances (Rajek) Schreier.
Survivors include nine siblings, Mary Ellen Volm, Brokaw, Dar (Kenneth) Nowitzke, Marathon, Ruth (Kenneth) Wendt, Mosinee, Richard Schreier, Mosinee, Joseph (Maureen) Schreier, Rib...
Patrick T. Mcgivern
Nov 22, 2020
Patrick T. McGivern, 62, Wausau, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 22, 2020.
Pat was born on March 16, 1958 in Wausau, son of the late Patrick and Joan (Bickford) McGivern.
Pat graduated from Wausau West High School in 1976, and proudly served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Jonas Ingram from 1978 –...
Elaine G. (Polk) Mueller
Nov 21, 2020
Elaine G. Mueller, 90, died Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Elaine was born May 22, 1930 in Big Falls, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Arthur and Clara (Blank) Polk. In 1959, she married Martin Mueller at St. John Lutheran Church in Berlin, WI. They were blessed with two children, Kathryn (Heinz) Trimner Roth...
Patricia P. Wilke
Nov 21, 2020
Patricia P. Wilke, 84, died Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.
She was born October 24, 1936 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Joseph and Priscilla (Kraszewski) Milczarek.
Patricia graduated from Bay View High School, Milwaukee. Patricia worked as a cook at several Appleton area restaurants including Babe Van Camp’s, Karesses...
Darlene J. (Schulz) Wiedeman
Nov 20, 2020
Darlene J. Wiedeman, 76, formerly of Wausau, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Harbor Haven in Fond du Lac from a short illness.
She was born June 22, 1944 in Wausau, daughter of the late Elgart and Viola (Erdmann) Schulz and graduated from Wausau High School in 1961. On August 8, 1964, she married George...
Mary Ann Vander Kooy
Nov 19, 2020
Mary Ann Vander Kooy, 90, Weston, died Thursday November 19, 2020 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac under the care of her family and hospice.
Mary Ann was born November 20, 1929 in the town of Bevent, daughter of the late Barney and Matilda (Dombeck) Brzezinski. On July 27, 1953, she married Harley Vander...
Elaine R. Pilgrim
Nov 19, 2020
Elaine Ruth Pilgrim, age 85, Edgar, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Copperleaf Assisted Living in Marathon City.
She was born on Easter Sunday, April 21, 1935 in Stratford, daughter of the late Anthony and Cherubim (Fry) Stack. On July 17, 1971 she was united in marriage to Elroy “Bud” Pilgrim. He preceded her in...
Gloria J. Kondzela
Nov 19, 2020
Gloria J. Kondzela, 85, died Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born November 17, 1935 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Walter and Anastasia (Jasniewski) Mikolajczyk. On October 9, 1954 she married Raymond Kondzela in West Allis.
Gloria worked for many years as a legal secretary. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting...
