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.
Bernice C. Domka
Mar 18, 2020
BERNICE C. DOMKA
WAUSAU – Bernice C. Domka age 90, Wausau passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18th in the Palliative unit at Aspirus Hospital. Bernice was born January 31, 1930 in the town of Bevent, daughter of the late Joseph Sr and Johanna (Yach) Bunczak. On May 1, 1948 she married Martin J. Domka at St....
Melvin E. Luther Jr.
Mar 16, 2020
Melvin E. Luther Jr., 82, Wausau, died Monday March 16, 2020 at the Hospice House.
He was born October 11, 1937 in Evanston, Illinois, son of the late Melvin Sr. and Julia (Hurd) Luther. On October 11, 1969 he married Mary Ann H. Faillaci at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic in West Allis. She survives.
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Roman R. Gruna
Mar 14, 2020
Roman R. Gruna, 78, Ringle, died Saturday March 14, 2020 at home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services and his family.
He was born October 1, 1941, in Wausau, son of the late August Sr. and Marcella (Glodowski) Gruna. On August 30, 1969, he married Barbara Gorski at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church in...
Levi R. Klockziem
Mar 11, 2020
Levi R. Klockziem, 83, Athens, died Wednesday March 11, 2020 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born May 28, 1936 in the town of Stettin, son of the late Richard and Erna (Kniess) Klockziem. On December 15, 1956, he married Delphine Wilde at Rib Falls Methodist Church. She...
Harvey R. Willhite
Mar 11, 2020
Harvey R. Willhite, 87, Edgar, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Applegate Terrace, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born June 24, 1932, son of the late Lester and Clara (Ullrich) Willhite. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1950. On July 20, 1953, Harvey began working for Wisconsin Public...
Jean E. Urmanski
Mar 11, 2020
Jean E. Urmanski, 89, Wausau, died Wednesday March 11, 2020 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born September 24, 1930 in Wausau, daughter of the late William and Kathryn (Marciniak) Bloomquist. She married Albert Majetich on November 24, 1962 and he preceded her in death. On May...
Judith "Judy" A. (Szemraj) Peterson
Mar 8, 2020
Judith “Judy” A. Peterson, 74, Edgar, died peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
She was born April 17, 1945 in Owen, WI, daughter of the late Peter and Regina (Gabrys) Szemraj. On July 4, 1964, she married Kenneth Peterson at St. John Catholic Church in Edgar. He preceded her in death on...
Thomas "Tom" Fechhelm
Mar 7, 2020
Thomas “Tom” Fechhelm age 84, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020.
Tom was born on April 20, 1935 in Marshfield, WI, the son of Norbert and Augusta (Eckes) Fechhelm. He graduated from Marathon High School in 1953 and served in the US Army from 1953 – 1955. He married Geraldine "Gerry" Blume on July 5, 1958...
Allen Al" N. Schuster
Mar 6, 2020
Allen Nick “Al” “Butch” Schuster, 76, Mosinee, formerly of Marathon died Friday, March 6, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a year and a half long battle starting with gum cancer, then lymphoma and the last six months battling his bladder cancer that came back, even after being clear of it for thirteen years. Always staying positive that he...
Elaine M. (Roubal) Loos
Mar 6, 2020
Elaine Margaret (Roubal) Loos
Our Mother’s life journey ended today,March 6, 2020...........
Living to the age of 95 was quite an accomplishment! Elaine was born June 20, 1924 in Eland, WI to John and Christine (Henningsen) Roubal. John’s job with Northwestern Railroad took the family to Antigo, WI, where Elaine grew up with two sisters,...
Mae L. (Voigt) Mathwich
Mar 5, 2020
Mae L. Mathwich, 91, Town of Berlin passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2020 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau.
She was born May 1, 1928 in the Town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Arnold and Herta (Plisch) Voigt. On September 11, 1948 she married...
Mary L. (Cramer) Wagner
Mar 5, 2020
Mary L. Wagner, 63, died Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born January 25, 1957 in Antigo, daughter of Joyce (Radtke) Cramer and the late Harry Cramer.
For 39 years Mary worked for Newman Catholic Schools teaching approximately 750 students at St. Therese, St. Michael and most recently St. Mark as...
Constance "Connie" S. (Mcmahon) Josiger
Mar 3, 2020
Constance S. “Connie” Josiger, 81, Rothschild died Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born July 28, 1938 in Wausau, daughter of the late William Harlan “Irish” and Elaine (Remmel) McMahon. On May 7, 1960 she married Kenneth Josiger Sr. at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. He survives.
Connie was a homemaker...
Diane M. (Dirks) Blume
Mar 1, 2020
Diane M. Blume (Dirks),67, Marathon passed away in her home under hospice care on March 1st, 2020.
Diane was born on August 27th, 1952 to Oscar and Leila Dirks. She married Mark Blume on January 5th, 1991.
Later in life she went back to school to get her degree in Health and Human Services from...
Leonard "Len" Urban
Mar 1, 2020
Leonard N. “Len” Urban, 79, of the town of Marathon, died Sunday March 1, 2020 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services and his family.
He was born April 10, 1940 in Mosinee, son of the late John and Antonia Urban. On July 24, 1994 he married Carol Carr Burkett and...
Burton "Bud" Flagel
Feb 29, 2020
Burton "Bud" L. Flagel, 92, died Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Rennes Health and Rehab, Weston. He was born February 13, 1928 in Wausau, son of the late Clifford and Opal (Schuster) Flagel. On December 2, 1950, he married Georgianna Iversen at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on October 5, 2015. From 1947 until...
Carolyn A. Rice
Feb 28, 2020
Carolyn A. Rice, 76, died Friday, February 28, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born May 3, 1943 in Eau Claire, daughter of the late John and Mary (Kedrowicz) Murr. On April 27, 1996 she married Robert Rice in Wausau. He survives.
Carolyn had a passion for reading and enjoyed adult coloring books. Most...
Robert A. Schneeberger Sr.
Feb 28, 2020
Robert “Bob” A. Schneeberger Sr., 87, Marathon, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born May 19, 1932 in Wauwatosa, son of the late Leonard and Alice (Pleva) Schneeberger. On October 23, 1954, he married Joan M. Gebhardt at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Elm Grove. She preceded him in...
Joanne (Ayres) Beckman
Feb 27, 2020
Joanne Beckman, née Ayres, 77, went home to her Lord and savior on February 29th surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Joanne was born to Arnold and Ethel Ayres in Brodhead, WI. She graduated from Brodhead High School and the University of Wisconsin, Madison with a degree in Music.
Joanne was a beloved music...
Moses Ezekiel Sparks
Feb 27, 2020
Moses Ezekiel Sparks, 85, died Thursday February 27, 2020 at Care Partners, Weston, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born June 9, 1934, in Alabama, son of the late Moses and Alva (Alexander) Sparks. On January 11, 1955, he married Martha Nash. She survives.
Moses proudly served his country...
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