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.
Charles J. Martin
Jul 12, 2020
Charles J. Martin, 73, Marathon, died Sunday July 12, 2020 at his summer home in Tomahawk.
He was born November 23, 1946 in Marathon, son of the late Ludwig and Rose (Hornung) Martin. He lived his whole life in the community of Marathon that he so loved, leaving only to proudly serve his country in the US...
Betty M. Stepanik
Jul 11, 2020
Betty M. Stepanik
Betty M. Stepanik 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2020 with loving support from The Renaissance Care Center in Weston.
She was born on August 2, 1928 in Wausau to the late Claude and Sarah (Sniegoski) Sobkowiak. After graduating from the former Wausau East High School, Betty was a corporate...
Richard W. Kurszewski
Jul 9, 2020
Richard Kurszewski, 74, of Hazelhurst passed away Thursday July 9 2020 at home under the care of Ascension Home Hospice. Rich was born in Wausau to the late Nick and Regina (Modrzewski) Kurszewski on November 14, 1945. He graduated from DC Everest High School in 1963. On December 26, 1964 he married Marlene Buss at St. Marks Catholic Church...
Verna M. (Kohnhorst) Narlock
Jul 7, 2020
Verna M. Narlock, 85, Rib Mountain, died Tuesday July 7, 2020 at her home under the care of her family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born June 9, 1935, in Edgar, daughter of the late Arthur and Violet (Bast) Kohnhorst. At the age of 7, Verna moved to Wausau with her family, where...
Laverne Joyce (Erdmann) (Degner) Freimund
Jul 6, 2020
LaVerne J. (Degner) Freimund, 92, Athens, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 in Montello, under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
LaVerne Joyce Erdmann was born on August 23, 1927 in Ripon, Wisconsin to Emil and Clara (Serrahn) Erdmann. She attended school in Ripon.
On September 4, 1948, she married Harold Degner and moved...
Ross C. Hoffman
Jul 6, 2020
Ross C. Hoffman, 71, Wausau, died Monday, July 6, 2020 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born January 20, 1949 in Wausau, son of the late Lawrence and Garnet (Borchardt) Hoffman. On February 14, 2001, he married Christine Lorence in Wausau. She survives.
For 21 years, Ross worked as a custodian for Wausau City...
Gerald "Jerry" J. Geiger
Jul 4, 2020
Gerald “Jerry” J. Geiger, 82, Wausau, died Saturday, July 4, 2020.
He was born February 17, 1938 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Pupp) Geiger. On January 26, 1957 he married Janice Mortenson at the former St. James Catholic Church, Wausau.
Jerry worked for many years at Wisconsin Public Service as an...
Joan Helen Krause
Jul 3, 2020
Joan Helen Krause, 64, of Edgar, passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, July 3rd 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family during her last days of life.
Joan was born in Milwaukee, WI on December 18th, 1955, the fifth child of Jospeh and Eleanore Drewek. Joan was raised...
John Hugh Jones Jr.
Jul 2, 2020
John Hugh Jones, Jr., age 75, joined those who have gone before us on Thursday, July 2, 2020. He was under the care of Heartland Hospice at Azura Memory Care in Wausau, Wisconsin.
If you were asked what character traits come to mind to describe John the words most frequently used would be integrity, accountability, duty and...
Terry M. Dombrowski
Jul 2, 2020
Terry Michael Dombrowski, 23, of Wausau, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 2, at his mother’s home.
A celebration of Terry’s life will take place on Monday, July 13, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Wausau. The Rev. Peter Kieffer will preside. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Curtiss. Visitation will be on Sunday, July...
Michelle Ann Leblanc
Jul 1, 2020
Michelle Ann LeBlanc, 40, died Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at her home, after a short battle with lung disease.
She was born March 17, 1980 in Wausau, daughter of Rodney and JoAnn (Fons) Gavitt.
She worked as a Phlebotomist at Marshfield Clinic and later pursued a career in accounting.
Michelle was a compassionate...
Wilfred "Willie" J. Hall
Jun 29, 2020
Wilfred “Willie” J. Hall, 97, Edgar passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Applegate Terrace, Wausau.
He was born on September 29, 1922 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Leonard and Josephine (Mucha) Hall. On May 12, 1953 he married Ruth Syring...
Jolene V. Nowak
Jun 28, 2020
Jolene V. Nowak, 39, died peacefully in her home, Sunday, June 28, 2020 under the care of St. Croix Hospice of Marshfield with her husband by her side reading messages to her from all of those who so loved her.
She was born February 14, 1981 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, daughter of James P. Marshall and Janet...
Margaret L. Przybylski
Jun 28, 2020
Margaret L. Przybylski, 80, Hatley, died Sunday June 28, 2020 at Mount View Care Center Rehab, Wausau.
She was born May 13, 1940, in Wausau, daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Rychter) Przybylski. After completing her Master’s Degree in teaching, Margaret taught school in Manawa for a short time and retired from Mosinee Middle School where...
Patti J. Levings
Jun 27, 2020
Patti J. Levings, 67, Wausau passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born May 2, 1953 in Merrill, daughter of the late Donald and Betty (Krueger) Streich. On August 28, 1971 she married Stephen Levings at St. John Lutheran Church, Merrill. He survives.
In 1978 Patti and husband Stephen moved...
Jeanette M. Guralski
Jun 26, 2020
Jeanette Guralski
Jeanette Marie Guralski, 92, formerly of Athens, joined her heavenly Father Friday, June 26 at Waterford Assisted Living in Colby.
Jeanette was born August 19, 1927 in the township of Cassel, to John and Catherine (Stephani) Krebsbach. She married Herbert Michael Guralski on June 2, 1948 at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church...
Erna E. (Hall) Jansen
Jun 25, 2020
Erna E. Jansen, 96, Marathon, died peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Rennes Health and Rehab, Weston, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born January 24, 1924 in Marathon, daughter of the late Rudolph and Mary (Moersch) Hall. On May 15, 1945, she married...
Rita Bauer
Jun 24, 2020
Rita Bauer, 57, died suddenly Wednesday 24 June 2020 of a diabetic coma at Methodist Hospital a few blocks from where she lived in St. Louis Park, MN. Rita was born 18 May 1963 in Wausau, WI, the daughter of the late Edwin J and Josephine C (nee Grendzinski) Bauer. Raised in Wausau, she attended St. Mathew's Catholic Primary...
James "Jim" Stark
Jun 24, 2020
James (Jim) Stark, age 75 of Marathon, passed away on June 24, 2020 of a sudden heart attack. He was born in May 1945, the son of Joseph and Theresa (Jansen) Stark.
Jimmy was raised in Mosinee and was often referred to as ‘one of the Stark twins’. He graduated from Mosinee High School and served in...
Christine "Chris" C. Gibberd
Jun 22, 2020
Christine “Chris” C. Gibberd, 75, Wausau passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 22, 2020 at her home.
She was born August 15, 1944 in Norwich, England, daughter of the late Henry and Daisy (Wales) Cortright. On November 18, 1972 she married Thomas Gibberd at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on November 6,...
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