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.
Sue (Cassell) Steckbauer
Jul 13, 2021
Sue Steckbauer, beloved by many, passed away, way too young, July 13, 2021, at the age of 54, in Green Valley, Arizona, in the comfort of her home and family.
She was born January 2, 1967, at the Atlantic Hospital, the daughter of Rosemary (Fay) and John Cassell.
Sue graduated from Superior High School and...
Mark E. Fennell
Jul 12, 2021
Mark E. Fennell, 65, Fenwood, died peacefully at home on Monday, July 12, 2021, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
On August 25, 1979, he was united in marriage to Kelly Wierzba in Weston, WI, and together were blessed with their beautiful daughter, Sherri.
Mark served in the United States Army...
Suzanne (Young) Pitterle
Jul 7, 2021
Suzanne “Sue” Pitterle, 86, Wausau, died on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau.
She was born January 31, 1935 in Gary, Indiana, daughter of the late Fritz and Dorothy (Lenhardt) Young. On May 18, 1963, she was united in marriage to Frederick “Fred” Pitterle in Milwaukee.
Survivors include, her husband, Fred; four...
Edward C Matz Jr.
Jul 4, 2021
Edward C. Matz Jr., 71, Pickerel, died Sunday July 4, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born May 18, 1950, in Wausau, son of the late Edward C. and Marion (Kaufmann) Matz Sr. On September 18, 2010, he married Judy (Andreas) Landrum Pagenkopf in Wausau. She survives.
From the age of 19 up to...
Thomas S. Mader
Jul 3, 2021
Thomas S. Mader, 71, Marathon, died Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born June 4, 1950, in Marshfield, son of Joan (Brickheimer) Mader and the late Steven Mader. On August 24, 1974, he married Nancy Miller.
Tom worked in construction and later as a truck driver for County Materials. He served...
Walter "Wally" J. Fredrick
Jul 2, 2021
Walter “Wally” J. Fredrick, 81, died Friday, July 2, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born December 11, 1939 in Mosinee, son of the late Wayne and Sylvia (Schulling) Fredrick. On December 18, 2004 he married Carol Blarek at Highland Community Church, Wausau.
Wally was a proud veteran who served his country in Vietnam. ...
Brian "Denny" Dennis Neill
Jul 1, 2021
Brian Dennis “Denny” Neill, 83, died peacefully in Wausau, WI, on Thursday, July 1, 2021 with his beloved wife at his side, at Benedictine Living Center while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
Denny was born August 22, 1937, in Minneapolis, MN, to Andrew Christopher and Helen (Nordberg) Neill. He married Carolyn “Carol”...
James "Jim" Tilton
Jul 1, 2021
James “Jim” Tilton, 75, Wausau, died Thursday July 1, 2021, at Marshfield Medical Center-Weston.
He was born September 2, 1945, in Stevens Point, son of the late Carroll and Evelyn (Zeleski) Tilton. On August 26, 1967, he married Mary Jo Kumbera at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives.
Jim graduated from Pacelli High School...
Genevieve "Jenny" D. Miller
Jun 26, 2021
Genevieve D. “Jenny” Miller, 89, Marathon passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born July 13, 1931, in Hatley, daughter of the late Joseph and Clara (Nowak) Miller.
Jenny retired from Delco Electronics with over 34 years of employment. She loved fishing on Shannon Lake and deer hunting on the...
Leona Anita Braun
Jun 26, 2021
Leona Anita Braun, 93, Rib Falls, died Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born March 17, 1928 in the Town of Holton, daughter of the late Herbert and Amanda (Junker) Jacobi. On May 31, 1950 she married Floyd Braun at Saint Matthew Lutheran Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death on April 20,...
Dolores C. Dahlke
Jun 25, 2021
Dolores C. Dahlke, 92, died Friday, June 25, 2021 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau.
She was born December 18, 1928 in Wausau, daughter of the late Peter and Catherine (Jakubowski) Urmanski. On February 14, 1953 she married Harold “Bud” Dahlke at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded...
Lorraine E Olbrantz
Jun 23, 2021
Our dear mother has found eternal rest in the Lord.
Lorraine E. Olbrantz left us on Wednesday, the 23rd of June, 2021 to join our father, Clement John Olbrantz, in the heavenly home he has been preparing for her since his death in 2008. Mom spent the last thirteen years grieving and missing “her Whitey.” We are...
Lucille A Muzynoski
Jun 23, 2021
Lucille A. Muzynoski, 88, Ringle, died Wednesday June 23, 2021, at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born tenth of 12 children on January 30, 1933, in Ringle, daughter of the late Walter and Julia (Maziar) Mijal. On May 30, 1952, she married Joseph F. Muzynoski at...
Nancy Lee (Schmidt) Culbert
Jun 17, 2021
Nancy Lee Culbert (Schmidt), 71, of Athens, WI, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2021 at home with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. She was born February 18, 1950 in rural Hamburg, WI to Fredrick and Fern (Voigt) Schmidt.
Nancy attended schools in rural Hamburg, Wausau and Merrill, WI. She was employed as a dietary...
Jonas Valdez
Jun 16, 2021
Jonas Valdez, 56, Wausau, WI, formerly of Brownsville, TX, died Wednesday, June 16, 2021 in Wausau.
He was born September 10, 1964 in Brownsville, TX, son of the late Refugio and Guadalupe (Almazan) Valdez.
Jonas kept himself busy working at several different jobs in the Wausau area. Most recently, he earned his GED certificate from...
Michael P. Coco
Jun 16, 2021
Michael P. Coco, 68, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend from Wausau passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at his home, with his wife Mary by his side.
He was born August 31, 1952, in Chicago, son of the late Henry and Catherine (Vadala) Coco. On September 4, 1988, he married Mary Theiler in Palatine,...
Diane L. (Suchon) Rhyner
Jun 16, 2021
Diane L. Rhyner, 65, Wausau passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at her home, while under the care of Interim Hospice.
She was born July 22, 1955, in Wausau, daughter of the late Ernest and Elaine (Pagel) Suchon. On May 17, 1975, she married Randy Rhyner at St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church, Wausau. He survives.
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Ronald J. Brewer
Jun 14, 2021
Ronald J. Brewer, 82, died Monday, June 14, 2021 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Care Partners, Schofield.
He was born July 16, 1938 in Berlin, son of the late Lawrence and Alicia (Much) Brewer. On March 19, 1960 he married Donna VandeBrink at Immanuel United Methodist Church, Ripon. She preceded him...
Kenneth "Ken" E. Hopp
Jun 13, 2021
Kenneth “Ken” E. Hopp, 78, Rib Mountain, died Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau.
He was born September 1, 1942 in Burlington, son of the late Florian and Barbara (Sawicki) Hopp. Ken spent his early years in Oshkosh, residing with his grandparents. He graduated from Oshkosh High School. On May 15, 1982, he married...
Celestine Alexis Vang
Jun 12, 2021
Celestine Alexis Vang, 23, Wausau, died Saturday, June 12, 2021.
She was born April 4, 1998 in Sacramento, CA, the daughter of May Lee and Billy Tria Vang.
Celestine graduated from Wausau West High School.
She worked as a host/ server at The Filling Station in Wausau. Her interests were music, art, anime...
