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.
John Parker
Nov 18, 2020
John (Przybylski) Parker, 98, passed away in Merrill, on November 18, 2020 with his beloved wife, Dorothy, at this side and holding his hand. John and Dorothy were married for 73 years and met as teens at the fence between their two farms in rural Hannibal, Wi.
John was born on June 25, 1922 in Minneapolis, MN,...
Mary Clare Freeman
Nov 17, 2020
On November 17th, our mother, Mary Clare, died in peace at her home at age 94 of a “broken heart”, having lost her soulmate, Joe Freeman, in June, exactly five months before. Her last words were, “I want to go home to Joe.”
Mary was born on February 2nd, 1926, the second daughter of Virginia and Harold...
Vernon Nahring
Nov 17, 2020
Vernon Nahring, 102, oldest Fenwood resident, was called home to his Lord doing one of his favorite things, watching the evening news on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Vernon was born at home in Fenwood on September 24, 1918 to Alex and Emma (Manecke) Nahring. He attended St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fenwood where he was baptized and confirmed.
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Elizabeth "Liz" (Egner) Luedtke
Nov 17, 2020
Elizabeth “Liz” Luedtke, 83, Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 peacefully at her home.
Liz was born March 10, 1937 in Wausau, daughter of the late Frederick and Leona (Netzel) Egner. On September 5, 1959, she married Rodney Luedtke at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on February 24, 2019.
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Alice T. Chojnowski
Nov 17, 2020
Alice T. Chojnowski will be spending her 95th birthday with Jesus On November 27th. Although through the years having dementia her memory was fading, but she never forgot her faith and her love for Jesus Christ. Alice passed peacefully at Abbotsford Health Care Center on November 17, 2020.
She was born November 27, 1925 in town of...
Lisa Ann Krzmarcik
Nov 16, 2020
Lisa Ann Krzmarcik, 59, Wausau, passed away unexpectedly Monday afternoon, Nov. 16, and is resting easy with her beloved Jazz.
She was born May 13, 1961, in Merrill, daughter of Edward J. (US Army Capt. Ret.) and DeLoures Krzmarcik, an elementary school teacher. She grew up, attended school, and worked in Wausau. She and her partner, Pat...
Bryce P. Giles
Nov 15, 2020
Bryce P. Giles, 21, Wausau, died Sunday November 15, 2020 as the result of a motor vehicle accident.
He was born October 14, 1999 in Wausau, son of Christine (Mogenson) Giles and the late Jason P. Giles.
Bryce attended and graduated from the Wisconsin National Challenge Academy/Wausau West High School in December 2017, six months...
Robert "Bob" H. Koehler
Nov 14, 2020
Robert “Bob” Koehler, 89, Wausau, died Saturday, November 14, 2020 at home, surrounded by his family, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
Bob was born in Wausau on September 27, 1931, the son of H.E. “Bill” and Alva Koehler. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1949. He attended U-W Madison, then decided...
Rosemary (Hytry) Lang
Nov 14, 2020
Rosemary (Hytry) Lang, 94, Marathon, died Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Acorn Hill, Mosinee.
Rosemary was born August 4, 1926 in the town of Green Valley to Joseph and Mary (Daul) Hytry. Rosemary married Hugo Lang on September 4, 1946. Hugo and Rosemary raised their family on a farm in the town of Cassel. They had eight...
George F. Wanta
Nov 13, 2020
George F. Wanta, 76, died Friday, November 13, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 27, 1944 in Wausau, son of the late Adam and Clara (Zajackowski) Wanta. On October 28, 1989 he married Marlene Strebel at St. Mary Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on October 8, 2020.
George and Marlene owned Sunrise...
Debbie Ross
Nov 13, 2020
Debbie Ross, 65, Edgar, passed away Friday November 13, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center from complication of Diabetes, a chronic illness she was challenged with.
She was born July 22, 1955 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Arnold and Delores (Sokol) Hartway. On November 30, 1974, she married Roger Ross at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Edgar...
Donna Mae (Salzwedel) Hack
Nov 13, 2020
Donna Mae Hack, 83, Marathon, died Friday November 13, 2020 at her home under the care of her family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born July 12, 1937 in Wausau, daughter of the late Walter and Cecelia (Rauscher) Salzwedel. On September 8, 1956, she married Harry G. Hack at Holy Name Catholic Church,...
Glenn A. Schirmer
Nov 12, 2020
Glenn A. Schirmer 84, Wausau, died November 12, 2020 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.
He was born December 4, 1935 to Raymond and Clara (Hein) Schirmer in Rib Lake Wis.
Glenn had bronchitis and whooping cough when he was three, which caused him to lose his hearing. He went to school in Marshfield and...
Raymond J. Guralski
Nov 11, 2020
Ray J. Guralski, 87, Edgar, died Wednesday November 11, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital as a result of respiratory complications caused byCOVID-19.
He was born January 22, 1933, in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Walter Sr. and Clara (Wojciechowski) Guralski. On October 12, 1957, he married Stacie Griesmer at St. John the Baptist Catholic...
George A. Lenhard
Nov 11, 2020
George A. Lenhard, 92, died peacefully November 11, 2020 under the exceptional care of Interim Healthcare Hospice at The Homeplace of Dorchester.
He was born August 14th, 1928 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Otto and Ida (Rosner) Lenhard. On July 13th, 1963 he married Merceda Daniels in Athens, she preceded him in death...
Rosalynn "Rosy" A. Roloff
Nov 9, 2020
Rosalynn “Rosy” A. Roloff, 78, Schofield, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020, due to heart complications at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born March 18, 1942 in Wausau, daughter of the late Norman and Hazel (Salzsieder) Block. On October 14, 1961 she married Lloyd Roloff at St. John Lutheran Church, town of Easton. He preceded her in...
Glorianne (Baur) Palm
Nov 9, 2020
Glorianne Palm, 91, Wausau, passed away gracefully from natural causes on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born October 9, 1929, on the family farm in Halder, WI, daughter of the late Leo and Frances (Martin) Baur. She graduated from Mosinee, WI, High School class of 1947. On June 2, 1951, she married...
William E. Guske
Nov 8, 2020
William E Guske, 88 of Schofield died on Sunday, November 8, 2020 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Service.
He was born April 2, 1932 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, son of the late William and Antoinette (Lehner)Guske. On Febuary 5th, 1952 he married Yvonne Migawa in Milwaukee.
William served in the Army and...
Violet Eve Gorski
Nov 8, 2020
Violet Eve Gorski, 88 was born into eternal life on November 8, 2020. Violet was born on March 16, 1932 in Schofield, WI to the late Peter and Helen (Mieska) Stoltz. On October 29, 1955 Violet was united in marriage with Daniel Gorski at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild, where both Violet and her husband were active members of...
Irene Elizabeth Ann Schmitz
Nov 8, 2020
Irene Schmitz, 98, Wausau, died on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston, from complications with COVID.
She was born August 28, 1922 in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Catherine (Burger) Schmitz.
For many years, she worked for Honeywell in Illinois until her retirement. Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed bowling,...
