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.
Dale L. Carr
Oct 24, 2020
Dale L. Carr, 70, died, October 24, 2020 at his home.
He was born October 5, 1950 in Marathon, son of Leona (Zawislan) Carr and the late Marcel Carr. On January 9, 1981 he married Doreen Reiche in Leesburg, Florida. She preceded him in death on November 24, 2011.
Dale served his country with the...
Maurice A. Normand
Oct 23, 2020
Maurice A. Normand “Morrie”, 81, Marathon, died Friday October 23, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born August 3, 1939 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph T. and Lorena (Marquis) Normand. On February 8, 1958, he married Carol Schilling at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death November 21, 2014.
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Richard G. Jacobson
Oct 22, 2020
Richard “Dick” G. Jacobson, 87, Wausau passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2020 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mountain Terrace Assisted Living.
He was born August 30, 1933 in Bessemer, Michigan, son of the late Gustav and Jennie (Johnson) Jacobson. On March 16, 1957 he very happily married Diane...
Catherine (Wilson) Dickinson
Oct 22, 2020
Catherine (Wilson) Dickinson, 94, of Wausau passed away peacefully on Thursday October 22nd. Catherine (Kayte) was born December 11, 1925 in Rhinelander; daughter of the late Clarence and Victoria (Koneazny) Wilson.
Kayte was preceded in death by her loving husband Russell, children Rachele (Dickinson) Jacobs and James Dickinson, and her sisters Shirley (Wilson) Moe and Sr. Mary...
Norbert J. Normand
Oct 22, 2020
Norbert J. Normand, 85, Marathon passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born May 9, 1935 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Lorena (Marquis) Normand. On September 12, 1955 he married Ila Vetter. She survives.
He served his country in the United States Marines Corps. during the...
Verna M. (Kunnanz) Shulta
Oct 21, 2020
Verna Shulta, 83, passed away at Wausau Manor on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, from Covid-19 pneumonia. Verna was born in Antigo, WI, on August 16, 1937, to Dena and William Kunnanz. She graduated from Wausau High School and in 1957, married Fabian Shulta, who preceded her in death in 2017. Verna enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. ...
Harry W. Sammann
Oct 21, 2020
Harry W. Sammann, 81, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 21, 2020 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home.
He was born February 26, 1939 in Germany, son of the late Willi and Erika (Hansen) Sammann. On April 23, 1960 he married Susan Hlava at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau.
For...
Lawrence "Larry" W. Walker
Oct 21, 2020
Lawrence “Larry” W. Walker, 77, Wausau passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born October 5, 1943 in Rhinelander, son of the late William and Florence (Holmes) Walker. On November 21, 1983 he married Sharon “Sheri” Bowen in Wausau. She survives.
Larry was a journeyman electrician prior becoming the...
Sally A. Borski
Oct 20, 2020
Sally A. Borski, 85, Weston, died Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at her home.
She was born October 3, 1935 in Hatley, daughter of the late Ernest and Regina (King) Platta. On June 7, 1958, she married James “Jim” Borski at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. He preceded her in death on August 16, 2010.
For...
Loretta "Lottie" J. Gustafson
Oct 19, 2020
Loretta “Lottie” Gustafson, Wausau, age 88, died peacefully at Wausau Manor on Monday, October 19, 2020.
Lottie was born on January 29, 1932 in Stratford Wisconsin to Frank C. and Leona A. (Scheribel) Lillge.
Moved to Wausau with her parents at the age of nine. Attended St Mary’s Catholic School. Graduated from Wausau Senior High...
Emil Carl Braatz Jr.
Oct 19, 2020
Emil Carl Braatz Jr. was called to be with the Lord, October 19, 2020 at his home in the same room in which he was born, 91 ½ years ago. Emil lived his entire life on the family farm. His family provided care for him at home the four months he was in hospice care to fulfill his wish....
Nancy L. Ziebell
Oct 18, 2020
February 12, 1936 - October 18th, 2020
Nancy L. Ziebell, 84 was called to be with the Lord on Sunday October 18th, 2020. She passed away at Aspirus Hospital due to complications from COVID-19. She was
born to the late Elmer & Elvira Pagel on February 12th, 1936 in Wausau.
Nancy married her...
Paula Minor
Oct 15, 2020
Paula Minor, age 50, died Thursday October 15, 2020 at St. Rita Adult Family Home, Mosinee, Wisconsin.
She was born January 22, 1970 in Beloit, daughter of the Phillip and Mary (Silverhus) Minor.
Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday October 27, 2020 at East Lawn Cemetery, Beloit. Paula will be interred near her siblings,...
Kathy J. (Koskey) Behrens
Oct 15, 2020
Kathy J. Behrens, 63, Wausau passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born February 5, 1957 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edmund and Joyce (Kinney) Koskey. On November 29, 1986 she married Rodger Behrens at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives.
Kathy enjoyed many jobs throughout...
Louis S. Haas
Oct 14, 2020
Louis S. Haas, 77, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at his home.
He was born April 11, 1943 in Ironwood, MI, son of the late Louis and Florence (Wyzlic) Haas. On May 10, 1985, he married Linda Noskoviak in Wausau. She survives.
Louis was a veteran of the United States Airforce. He attended Michigan...
Kevin T. Hagenbucher
Oct 13, 2020
Kevin T. Hagenbucher, 55, died Tuesday, October 13, 2020 unexpectedly at his home.
He was born February 17, 1965, in Wausau, son of Charlotte (Campbell) Hagenbucher and the late Thomas Hagenbucher.
Kevin spent his entire life in the Wausau area. He enjoyed his job for many years as an over the road truck driver. He...
Daniel J. Lorence
Oct 12, 2020
Daniel J. Lorence, 64, Edgar passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born March 18, 1956 in Milwaukee, son of Maryann (Mueller) Lorence, Marshfield and the late Donald J. Lorence.
For many years Daniel was employed with Arpin Dairy, the former Lemke Cheese of Wausau and most recently with Great...
Lavila M. (Krueger) Luedtke
Oct 12, 2020
Trusting in her Savior Jesus Christ for her salvation and eagerly anticipating the joy of heaven that awaited her, La Vila Marion Luedtke, 97, of Edgar, left this world on October 12, 2020 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau Wisconsin.
La Vila was born on August 28, 1923 at her family home in the village of Maine in...
Ervin E. Myszka
Oct 12, 2020
Ervin E. Myszka, 92, died Monday, Oct 12, 2020.
He was born September 21, 1928 in Marathon County to Casimir and Theresa (Wadzinski) Myszka. He lived in the township of Rietbrock. Ervin had a number of different jobs, but above all, he found farming to be his favorite and most rewarding.
At the age of...
Diana "Jane" Mcgivern
Oct 11, 2020
Diana “Jane” McGivern, 81, Wausau, died peacefully surrounded by her family, Sunday October 11, 2020 at UW Hospital Madison.
She was born February 22, 1939 in Marshfield, daughter of the late Vernel “Bill” and Emily (Meyers) Mitchell. On December 3, 1955 she married Michael McGivern at St. Raphael Cathedral, Dubuque, Iowa.
For many years, Diana...
