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.
Gerald E. Madden
May 27, 2020
Gerald E. Madden, 87, died Wednesday, May 27, 2020 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home.
He was born November 2, 1932 in Wausau, son of the late John and Sophie (Londo) Madden. On April 11, 1959 he married Joan Taylor in Wausau.
Gerald served his country in the...
Sherry L. (Thurs) Gayken
May 26, 2020
Sherry L. Gayken, 70, Weston, formerly of Edgar, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born April 25, 1950 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Walter and Hilma (Hardt) Thurs. On May 22, 1971, she married Keith Gayken in Athens. He survives.
For more than 41 years,...
Patrick D. Plant
May 24, 2020
Patrick “Pat” D. Plant, 70, Wausau, died Sunday, May 24, 2020 at his home.
He was born February 26, 1950 in Wausau, the son of Donald and Genevieve (Hughes) Plant. Pat married Jan (Busko) Peck and later, they divorced.
Pat was a graduate of Marathon High School. He furthered his education at the Brown Institute...
Adella M. Schmitz
May 24, 2020
Adella M. Schmitz, 91, died Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
She was born January 3, 1929 in Unity, daughter of the late Leonard and Hazel (Tibbits) Hebert. On May 21, 1955 she married Edward Schmitz in Wausau. He preceded her in death on September 4, 1994.
Adella was the 3rd of...
Russell C. Lakey
May 23, 2020
Russell C. Lakey, 92, Weston, passed away on Saturday, May 23rd. 2020 at Rennes Nursing Home in Weston. He was born on March 14. 1928 in Smithfield, R.I., son of the late Lucy (Gardner) and Charles I Lakey.
Russell spent a year in the Navy following WW II, after which he attended Rhode Island School of Design...
Dorothy D. (Weiler) Schug
May 19, 2020
Dorothy Dora Schug, 105, formerly of Athens, put on her angel wings and returned to her heavenly Father in the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Abbotsford Healthcare Center, Abbotsford, WI.
Dorothy was born July 19, 1914, in Bern Township, 9th child of the late Sebastian Sr. and Margaret (Gilles) Weiler. On September 6,...
Ernest F. Kuhary
May 19, 2020
Ernest F. Kuhary Jr., 83, Waukesha, formerly of Wausau, died Tuesday May 19, 2020 peacefully at his home after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. His loving wife of 62 years, Maryann (Yastic), was by his side.
Ernest was born August 4, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan, son of the late Ernest Sr. and Theresa (Pomay) Kuhary. His...
Michael Matsick
May 19, 2020
Michael Matsick, 70, Wausau died Tuesday, May 19, 2020 after a short but courageous battle with his recent diagnosis of multiple myeloma.
He was born January 15, 1950 in Phillips, WI, son of the late Thomas and Ann (Machak) Matsick. On October 21, 1972 he married Kathleen Sullivan of Wausau. She survives.
Michael moved to...
Leonard "Len" Johnson
May 15, 2020
Leonard “Len” Johnson, 81, Wausau, died Friday May 15, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, after a brief illness.
He was born January 21, 1939 in St. Charles, Minn., son of the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Braun) Johnson. On August 24, 1963, he married his high school sweetheart Janet Kumerow at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. They were...
Loretta M. (Punke) Emmerich
May 14, 2020
Loretta M. Emmerich
Trusting in her Savior Jesus Christ for her salvation and eagerly anticipating the joy of heaven that awaited her, Loretta M. Emmerich, 138095 CTH L, Athens, Wisconsin, left this world with her family at her side on May 14th.
Loretta was born on November 24th, 1935, daughter of the late Rudolph and...
Karen K. Gault
May 14, 2020
Karen K. Gault, 67, died Thursday, May 14, 2020 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at House of the Dove, Marshfield.
She was born February 1, 1953 in Appleton, daughter of the late Herbert and Helen (Hintz) Kippenhan. On August 2, 1975 she married Edward Gault at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Wausau.
...
Karen Mary (Sparbel) Kleinschmidt
May 13, 2020
Karen M. Kleinschmidt, 62, Wausau, died peacefully at her home with her family by her side, on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born June 6, 1957 in Wausau, daughter of the late James and Rita (Riedel) Sparbel. On September 25, 1999, she married Scott Kleinschmidt at...
Ken Christianson
May 12, 2020
Ken Christianson, 91, died May 12, 2020 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center , Weston and is now at peace with his Lord and Savior.
He was born in Green Bay, son of the late Ben and Stella Christianson. On September 2, 1950 he and Betty were married at Annunciation Catholic Church, Green Bay. She survives.
...
Albon "Sonny" Sonnentag
May 10, 2020
Albon “Sonny” R. Sonnentag, 81, Wausau, died Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston.
He was born May 27, 1938 in Leona, son of the late Albon Sr. and Rita (Effors) Sonnentag. He graduated from Edgar High School in 1956. On October 8, 1960 he married Geraldine Wallner at St. John the Baptist Catholic...
Delphine "Del" Gabrielski
May 9, 2020
Delphine “Del” Gabrielski, 94, Wausau, died Saturday May 9, 2020 at the Hospice House, Wausau.
She was born October 23, 1925, in Bevent, daughter of the late Julius and Frances (Trzebiatowski) Lewandowski. On June 19, 1948 she married Ervin Gabrielski at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, Bevent. He preceded her in death January 15, 1981.
For...
Sandra (Koeb) Ceranski
May 8, 2020
Sandra (Koeb) Ceranski, San Diego, CA, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at South Bay Post Acute Care in Chula Vista, California.
She was born on September 10, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, the youngest daughter of the late John and Cecilia Koeb. She attended Catholic grade School and graduated from high school in Chicago, IL and...
John Werner
May 5, 2020
John Werner, 99, Marathon, passed from this life on Tuesday May 5, 2020, at the Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born January 28, 1921, in Marathon, son of the late Andrew and Frances (Wunder) Werner. John was a dedicated, lifelong member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Halder and farmed in the town of Emmet for many...
John P. Blaskowski
May 4, 2020
John Peter Blaskowski, Husband, Father, Grandfather, brother and friend died May 4th, 2020. His parents, John and Theresa welcomed the birth of their son John on January 18, 1933, in Wausau. At the age of two, they moved to the Town of Maine to farm. John and his siblings and his life-long friend Elroy Ruechel attended Pleasant View, a...
Walter "Bud" Guralski
May 3, 2020
Walter P. (Bud) Guralski, 83, Athens, died Sunday May 3, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born April 29, 1937, in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Walter Sr. and Clara (Wojciechowski) Guralski. On May 30, 1959, he married the love of his life Gertrude Schug at St. Anthony Catholic Church....
Celia B. Riehle
May 2, 2020
Celia B. Riehle, 85, Athens, died peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2020 while under the care of Interim Hospice at Azura Memory Care, Wausau.
She was born on April 13, 1935 in Athens, daughter of the late Bernard and Mildred (Jacobitz) Riehle.
For over 30 years, she worked as an actuary for Employers Insurance Company,...
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