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.
Patricia J. (Aarestad) Anderson
May 10, 2021
On Monday May 10, 2021, Patricia Jane (Aarestad) Anderson, 77, loving wife, mom, sister, aunt, and grandmother, passed away in Wausau, Wisconsin. Pat was born on March 26, 1944 in Halstad, Minnesota to Selmer and Marjorie (McDonald) Aarestad. She grew up on the farm in Halstad and graduated from Halstad High School in 1962. She enrolled at St. Olaf...
David L. Baneck
May 9, 2021
David L. Baneck, 25, Wausau passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born August 9, 1995 in Wausau, son of Kevin and Kristine (Schumacher) Baneck.
David was recently employed at Harters Fox Valley Disposal as a route driver. He also worked at Riverview Construction and Fabiano Brothers. Some of his...
Gerald "Jerry" H. Hoffman
May 9, 2021
Gerald “Jerry” H. Hoffman, 80, Marathon, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 9, 2021, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born June 9, 1940 in Wausau, son of the late Elmer and Margaret (Sigmund) Hoffman. On August 17, 1963, he was united in marriage to Marcella “Sally” Aldrich...
Donald "Butch" Walter Zietlow
May 8, 2021
Donald “Butch” W. Zietlow, 86, Wausau, died peacefully on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born June 9, 1934 in the town of Rib Falls, son of the late Fred and Hilda (Schulz) Zietlow. On December 22, 1956, he married Darlene Boneske in Athens. She survives.
Donald was a veteran of...
Arnold J. "Arnie" Klos
May 6, 2021
Arnold Joseph Klos, 87, Wausau passed away Thursday May 6, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 31, 1933 in Wausau, son of the late Harry and Anna (Fox) Klos. After graduating in 1953 from Wausau Senior High School Arnie served his country in the U.S. Navy.
On July 15, 1967 Arnie was united in...
Dolores M. Narlock
May 6, 2021
Dolores M. Narlock, 90, Wausau, was called home to heaven on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born May 3, 1931, in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Julia (Senski) Gesicki. On May 29, 1954, she married Eugene Narlock in Wausau. He preceded her in death February 2, 2005.
Dolores...
Fabian "Buck" Stachowiak
May 5, 2021
Fabian T. “Buck” Stachowiak
WAUSAU -- On May 5, 2021, Fabian “Buck” Stachowiak, 91, of Wausau, died peacefully at Mount View Care Center in the Gardenside Crossing hospice following a long illness. His wife was at his side.
Buck was born December 19, 1929, in Wausau. He was an avid baseball fan and played as...
Randy V. Auner
May 4, 2021
Randy V. Auner, 61, Athens passed away at his home, peacefully on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 while under the compassionate care of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care.
He was born April 21, 1960 in Marshfield, son of Betty (Dahl) Auner, Athens and the late Virgil Auner. On July 25, 1981 he married Debbie Gauerke at Christ United...
Patricia A. Langdon
May 3, 2021
Patricia A. Langdon, 67, Edgar, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 3rd, 2021, at Colonial Center in Colby with family by her side.
She was born November 9th, 1953 in Moberly, MO, to the late Walter and Barbara (Brown) Wood. She was a 1972 graduate of Centralia High School, in Centralia, MO and a college graduate of...
Apollo J. Switlick
May 1, 2021
Apollo J. Switlick, 37, Athens passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born March 4, 1984 in Wausau, son of Merlin and Stephanie (Kohl) Switlick, Athens.
After high school graduation, Apollo went to work with his father at the family business, Switlick & Sons, until the time of his passing. ...
Timothy "Frog" P. Rodehaver
Apr 29, 2021
Timothy P. “Frog” Rodehaver, 62, Weston passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born April 18, 1959 in Wausau, son of the late Donald and Dorothy (Seidl) Rodehaver. Tim married Kristine Hubbard on March 2, 2007 in Wausau. She survives.
For many years Tim was a chef in...
John C. Burish
Apr 29, 2021
John C. Burish, 86, Marathon, died Thursday, April 29, 2021 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home.
He was born December 10, 1934 in Marathon, son of the late Edward and Leora (Jost) Burish. He married Shirley Schwocho and later divorced. She preceded him in death on January 25, 1984. John...
Charlie Lo
Apr 26, 2021
Charlie Lo “Vam Txos” age 66, Wausau, passed away at Marshfield Medical Center-Weston on Monday, April 26, 2021.
He was born on May 4, 1954 in the village of Hoi Hin Dam, Sam Neua, Houa Phan, Laos, son of Chai Vang Lo and Xai Xiong.
On April 1979, he and his wife came to America...
Alice M. Wisnewski
Apr 26, 2021
Alice Mayme Wisnewski, age 83, of Wausau, died Monday afternoon, April 26, 2021, at Wausau Aspirus Hospital, while being comforted by family.
She was born a twin on April 13, 1938, with her brother Allen, to Frederick and Mary (Krell) Lierman. They were the youngest of six children, being born 10 years after their next oldest sibling. ...
Robert "Bj" J. Marcell
Apr 25, 2021
Robert “BJ” J. Marcell Jr., Wausau passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at his home, following complications from COVID.
He was born January 7, 1982 in Wausau, son of Gail (Heil) Marcell, Kronenwetter and the late Robert J. Marcell Sr.
Following in his father’s footsteps BJ was the present owner/operator of Marcell’s Specialties Inc., Wausau...
Daniel "Tito" J. Babl
Apr 24, 2021
Daniel J. “Tito” Babl, 81, Schofield, died at home peacefully with family on Saturday April 24, 2021.
He was born February 11, 1940 in Wausau, son of the late George and Rose (Corazalla) Babl. On February 13, 1965 he married Sandra Lang at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Tito was a veteran of the U.S....
Todd Mumford
Apr 23, 2021
Todd Mumford, 59, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 23, 2021 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born August 1, 1961 in Wausau, son of the late Gilbert and Lois (Raduenzel) Mumford. On February 28, 1998, he married Patricia (Ziemke) Schultz in Wausau. She preceded him in...
Evan R. Wernberg
Apr 23, 2021
Evan R. Wernberg, 24, died unexpectedly Friday, April 23, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born July 24, 1996 in Wausau, son of Torey and Luann (Guralski) Wernberg.
Evan worked as a welder for Imperial Industries. He enjoyed playing the guitar and had a passion for music. As a young man he played hockey...
Irene C. Karlen
Apr 22, 2021
Irene C. Karlen, 95, Wausau, died Thursday April 22, 2021 at Our House Assisted Living under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born December 1, 1925 in the town of Stettin, daughter of the late Joseph and Martha (Heil) Hack. She grew up living the farm life with her parents and 6...
Carol J. (Pepke) Warosh
Apr 20, 2021
Carol J. Warosh, 91, Wausau, passed away Tuesday April 20, 2021 at Stone Crest Residence, Wausau, with her cherubic angels of sons as well as her friend, Stanley the kitty by her side.
She was born August 1, 1929 in Sheboygan, daughter of the late Theodore and Rose “Eleanor” (Lesniak) Pepke. On June 19, 1954, she married...
