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.
Daniel "Dan" C. Cyrs
Oct 10, 2020
Daniel C. Cyrs, 58, died Saturday, October 10, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton.
He was born April 21, 1962 in Wausau, to Marlys (Kraimer) Cyrs and the late Maurice Cyrs who preceded him in death in 1972. In 1980 Marlys married Norb Arnoldi who became Dan’s step-father.
Daniel graduated from Newman High School, attended...
Gertrude Sazama
Oct 9, 2020
Gertrude Sazama, 87, died Friday, October 9, 2020 at House of the Dove Hospice Home, Marshfield.
She was born July 26, 1933 in Milladore, daughter of the late Frank N. and Mayme (Schmutzer) Smazal. On October 12, 1957 she married Joseph Sazama in Blenker. He preceded her in death on April 9, 2008.
Gertrude farmed...
William "Bill" C. Weiler
Oct 9, 2020
William “Bill” C. Weiler, 99, Athens, died Friday, October 9, 2020 at Abbotsford Health Care Facility in Abbotsford.
He was born November 23, 1920 in the town of Bern, son of the late Sabastion and Margaret (Gilles) Weiler. On July 13, 1943, he married Edith Draeger at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She preceded him in death...
Mary E. (Colcord) Lenzner
Oct 9, 2020
Mary E. Lenzner, 61, Merrill, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born July 6, 1959 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edward and Lorraine (Mohr) Colcord. On April 4, 1988, she married Paul Lenzner in Wausau.
Among her favorite pastimes, Mary enjoyed cooking, going up north to...
Marlene D. Wanta
Oct 8, 2020
Marlene D. Wanta, 75, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at home surrounded by family.
She was born May 4, 1945 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Edward and Irene (Adams) Strebel. On October 28, 1989 she married George Wanta at St. Mary Catholic Church.
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Steven "Steve" R. Shimek
Oct 6, 2020
Steven “Steve” R. Shimek, 62, town of Hamburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born on November 24, 1957 in Wausau to the late Raymond and Mae (Hotchkiss) Shimek. Steve was raised in Mosinee and was a 1976 graduate of Mosinee High School. On April 19, 1985, he married the...
Doris A. (Schleif) Zaitz
Oct 5, 2020
Doris A. Zaitz, 78, Merrill, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born November 1, 1941 in Merrill, daughter of the late Albert and Agnes (Schauss) Schleif. On July 6, 1963, she married Ronald Zaitz at St. Wencel’s Church in Deerbrook.
Her favorite pastimes included knitting, sewing, cross-stitch and...
Joseph R. Lafeber
Oct 4, 2020
Joseph R. LaFeber, 76, Athens passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield.
He was born October 20, 1943 in Davenport, IA, son of the late Joseph and Florence (Hook) LaFeber. On December 12, 1964 he married Bonita “Bonnie” Kock in Davenport. She survives. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in...
Eugene "Gene" T. Milanowski
Oct 3, 2020
Eugene T. “Gene” Milanowski, 68, Merrill, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born August 6, 1952 in Wausau, son of the late Anthony and Betty Jane (Krebs) Milanowski Sr.
A 1970 graduate of Wausau High School, Gene was a truck driver for much of his life; both for...
Mamie A. Hardt
Oct 3, 2020
Mamie A. Hardt, 98, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Aspirus Care and Rehab, Medford.
She was born February 21, 1922 in Athens, daughter of the late Anton and Tekla (Klein) Neumann. She was born at home on Bungaloo Rd, and lived there until she met Wilbert Hardt at a dance and he swept her off...
Sylvia "Syl" M. (Carpenter) Schoenberger
Oct 3, 2020
Sylvia Mary “Syl” Schoenberger moved on to a different plane of existence on October 3, 2020 at the age of 92.
Born a twin on April 8, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York to Edward and Ada (Drake) Carpenter, she grew up during the Great Depression.
While in school, Sylvia won a cooking medal; not because...
Erwin "Erv" L. Jagodinski
Oct 2, 2020
Erwin “Erv” Leo Jagodinski, 92, Marathon passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.
He was born March 27, 1928 to John and Mayme (Hall) Jagodinski. On May 12, 1949 he married Anita Kamenick at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She preceded him in death on June 28, 2007, they were married for 58...
George R. Bartelt
Oct 1, 2020
George Bartelt, 85, of Marathon, WI passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020, at his residence.
He was born August 13, 1935 in Wausau, WI to Gottlieb and Ruth Bartelt. George graduated from Marathon High School in 1953. He graduated from Stevens Point Teachers College in 1957 and later obtained his master’s degree from the University of...
David "Dave" W. Cyrtmus
Oct 1, 2020
Dave William Cyrtmus was born on a rainy Palm Sunday, March 29, 1942 in Milwaukee to the late Lillian Schmitz and passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020. His mother married and divorced his father before he was born so he never met his real dad. He was adopted by his step-father Marlyn Cyrtmus when he was 10 years old. ...
Norma Heier
Sep 30, 2020
Norma Heier, 91, Athens, died Tuesday, September 30, 2020 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at House of the Dove, Marshfield.
She was born February 4, 1929 oldest of four sisters in the town of Halsey, daughter of the late Edward and Esther (Weise) Hoge. Growing up on the family farm, she was her dad’s...
Ronald "Ron" T. Berna
Sep 29, 2020
Ronald “Ron” Berna, 76, Wausau passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born in Wausau on April 8, 1944, son of the late Anton and Emma (Beranski) Berna. On September 18, 1965 he married Mary Goyette in Wausau. She preceded him in death on May 12, 2017.
For many years...
Chester S. Kwarciany
Sep 28, 2020
Chester S. Kwarciany, 94, Wausau, died peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2020 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.
He was born April 19, 1926 in Marathon County to John and Mary (Rog) Kwarciany. He was the last one living out of nine siblings.
Chester was born on a farm in a time when airplanes were...
Terry L. Bohm
Sep 24, 2020
Terry L. Bohm, 72, Wausau, died Thursday, September 24, 2020 at his home.
He was born January 4, 1948 in Wausau, son of the late Leo and Virginia (Schmidt) Bohm. On October 5, 1985, he married Susan Nowak at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on December 15, 2016.
Terry worked for...
Rick "Wolfy" J. Wolf
Sep 21, 2020
Rick “Wolfy” Wolf, 55, Wausau passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 21, 2020.
He was born October 31, 1964 in Wausau, son of the late Marvin and Sandra (Kolbeck) Wolf. On September 24, 1994 he married Susan Verhaegen in Tomahawk. She survives.
Wolfy had a long history in the home building business. He worked at...
Larry C. Framke
Sep 21, 2020
Larry C. Framke, 83, Athens, died Monday, September 21, 2020 at Colonial Center, Colby.
He was born January 12, 1937 in Athens, son of the late Charles and Linda (Bramm) Framke.
Larry graduated from the Athens High School. His first job was with Stratford Homes, and later worked for other area mobile home builders. He...
