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.
Yvonne J. Guske
Jan 27, 2021
Yvonne J Guske, 87 of Schofield died on Wednesday January 27th at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.
She was born May 24, 1933 in Loyal, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Florence Theresa Schuld.
On February 5th, 1952 she married William Guske Jr. in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on November 8th, 2020.
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Julaine "Jill" M. (Petri) Loesel
Jan 27, 2021
Julaine “Jill” M. Petri-Loesel, 74, Merrill passed away Thursday, January 27, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born November 7, 1946 in Wausau, daughter of the late Harold and Esther (Lambrecht) Petri. Jill married Richard “Dick” Loesel. He survives.
Jill was a proud homemaker for many years and cherished the time she was able...
Carter J. Hilts
Jan 27, 2021
Carter J. Hilts, 18, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at his home.
He was born March 28, 2002 in Cedarburg, WI, son of Keith and Janet (Muggenburg) Hilts.
Carter, CJ as his friends called him, loved to play tennis, go hunting, and playing and listening to music. He just completed his first semester...
Delphine G. (Piekarski) Bothner
Jan 26, 2021
Delphine Bothner, 101 of Wausau died Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Milestone Senior Living in Eagle River, Wisconsin. She was in the company of friends and family when she passed.
She was born August 30, 1919 in the town of Marathon, daughter of the late John and Josephine (Starzinski) Piekarski. She married Conrad Kumbera with whom she...
David Michael King
Jan 25, 2021
David M. King, infant son of Patrick and Katherine (Sommers) King of Edgar, was born to life and entered into eternal life on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He is survived by his parents; his sister, Taylor; paternal grandparents, Mike and Linda King, Edgar; maternal grandparents, Steve and Peg Sommers, Afton, MN; maternal great-grandmother,...
Ronald M. Beckman
Jan 23, 2021
Ronald M. Beckman, 82, passed away peacefully at Primrose Memory Care in Weston surrounded by his loving family.
Born to Melvin and Mildred Beckman in Madison, WI, he graduated from Custer High School in Milwaukee and went on to receive a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Industrial Education from the University of Wisconsin – Stout.
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Michael "Mike" G. Worzella
Jan 22, 2021
Michael “Mike” G. Worzella, 61, Marathon passed away peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2021.
He was born August 25, 1959 in Wausau, son of the late Chester Sr. and Marie (Falkavage) Worzella. On October 26, 1985 he married Elizabeth “Bette” Rajek at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives.
For many years Mike worked at...
Allene "Ally" L. Passehl
Jan 20, 2021
Athens – Allene “Ally” L. Passehl, 71, died Wednesday, January 20, 2021 surrounded by her family at home in Athens, WI, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ally was born March 3, 1949, in Wausau, WI, the daughter of Henry and Ione (Manecke) Rachu. She married Jerome Passehl on March 8, 1969 at St. Anthony’s Church in Athens, WI,...
Dorothy M. Parker
Jan 20, 2021
Dorothy Parker, (Gwiazdon), passed away in Merrill, WI on 1/20/2021.
Dorothy Mae Gwiazdon was born on April 6, 1929 in Blaine, Minnesota--the fourth of six children of Lawrence and Sophie Gwiazdon. Her family moved to a farm in Hannibal, Wisconsin, where Dorothy attended elementary school and high school. She met the love of her life there, John...
Martha I. (Zocher) Zinkowich
Jan 19, 2021
Martha I. Zinkowich, 93, town of Hamburg died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 surrounded with love and care from her two daughters, Karen and Jodi at Aspirus Hospital, Medford .
She was born January 1, 1928 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late William and Grace (Steffen) Zocher. On April 12, 1946 she married Edward Zinkowich...
Pauline Rita (Poirier) Grondin
Jan 18, 2021
Pauline Rita (Poirier) Grondin
December 30, 1940 – January 18, 2021
On Monday, January 18th, 2021, Pauline joined her husband Roland “Joe” Grondin in eternal rest. Pauline was the proud wife of a 28 year Special Forces veteran, a loving mother, a wonderful grandmother, and awesome great-grandmother.
She is survived by her son...
Lee Thao
Jan 16, 2021
On Saturday, January 16, 2021, Lee Thao, a loving husband and father of five, passed away at age 45. Lee Thao was born on June 6, 1975, in Vang Vieng, Laos. He was the son of Ntxheb Xuv Thao and Chou Chang. On March 23, 1995, he married Phoua Yang. They raised three daughters, Celia, Keaira, and Crysania, and...
Michael A. Wiskowski
Jan 16, 2021
Michael Anthony Wiskowski (64) of Wausau, WI died suddenly on Saturday 16 January 2021. Michael was born in Wausau to the late Ambrose and Mary Jane Wyzkowski. A graduate of Wausau East High School, he earned a Bachelors at UW Eau Claire and his CPA masters. He worked for SNE Enterprises, Sentry Insurance, Interim Health Care and his most...
Raymond C. Kondzela
Jan 16, 2021
Raymond C. Kondzela, 91, died Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born August 12, 1929 in Edgar, son of Paul and Margaret (Brounacker) Kondzela. On October 9, 1954 he married Gloria Mikolajczyk in West Allis. She preceded him in death on November 19, 2020.
Raymond worked as a machine operator for...
Joann E. (Ziegel) Bretl
Jan 15, 2021
JoAnn E. Bretl, 86, Wausau, died Friday, January 15, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born April 20, 1934 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edwin and Bertha (Eggebrecht) Ziegel. She married James Kramm in 1953 in the town of Hamburg. He preceded her in death on January 21, 1980. On April 24, 1982, she married...
Karen M. (Hermundson) Baumann
Jan 10, 2021
Karen M. (Hermundson) Baumann, 59 died January 10th, 2021 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at home with her husband of 30+ years by her side after a 16 month courageous fight against cancer.
Karen was born March 27th, 1961 in the city of Durand, WI to Walter and Delores (Black) Hermundson.
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Robert "Bob" A. Brown
Jan 10, 2021
Robert “Bob” A. Brown, 84, Wausau, died Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born June 3, 1936 in Athens, son of the late Arthur and Violet (Opichka) Brown. On June 4, 1956, he married Ethel Huss in Abbotsford. Together, they traveled extensively with their family, including 45 days in Europe with their six...
Cecilia J. Marten
Jan 5, 2021
Cecilia (Jean) Marten, 84, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Wausau Manor.
She was born July 2, 1936 in Wausau, daughter of the late Alois “Alex” and Josephine (Sowinski) Check. On March 10, 1956 she married Roger Marten at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on June 21, 2008.
Cecelia was...
David J. Belter
Jan 3, 2021
David J. Belter, 78, died Sunday, January 3, 2021, under the care of Ascension/Compassus Hospice at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born December 8, 1942, in Poniatowski, son of the late John and Mary (Schaetzl) Belter. On June 22, 1963, he married Susan Fink at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens.
Dave started...
Delores "Dee" M. Stanke
2021
Delores “Dee” M. Stanke (Heisler), 86, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston, WI.
She was born March 16, 1935 in Wausau, to the late William and Regina (Golomski) Heisler. On August 27, 1955 Dee married August A Stanke. He preceded her in death in May 2015.
Dee managed her...
