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.
Shirley (Sanders) Kutil
Jul 25, 2020
Shirley (Sanders) Kutil, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
She was born November 12, 1935 in Wausau, daughter of the late Robert and Elsie Sanders. On January 27, 1954 she married Jack Kutil. He passed away in April 2020. After spending 65 years together, and a few months apart,...
Amy K. Lang
Jul 24, 2020
Amy Kristen Lang, 53, Marathon passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 24, 2020.
She was born February 15, 1967 in Wausau, daughter of the late Hubert and Dolores (Lenhard) Lang, who welcomed her to Heaven with their open, loving arms.
Amy and her lifelong partner of 33 years, Ted Szymanski, loved spending...
Jean P. (Hoff) Baumann
Jul 24, 2020
Jean Baumann, 70, Athens passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2020 at her home.
She was born March 21, 1950 in Wausau, daughter of the late Norbert and Carol (Otto) Hoff. On December 13, 1969 she married Lylas Baumann at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, town of Rib Falls.
For years Jean worked at...
Chu Wa Lo
Jul 23, 2020
On Thursday, July 23, 2020, Chu Wa Lo passed away peacefully at the age of 67 of natural causes under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
Chu Wa Lo was born on December 15,1952 in Laos. In 1967 he joined and served until 1975 in the United States Special Guerrilla Unit(SGU) Special Forces in...
Helen L. (Sommers/Baum) Gorecki
Jul 21, 2020
Helen L. Gorecki, devoted woman of faith, 75, Ringle, went home to be with her heavenly family on Tuesday July 21, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield.
She was born September 14, 1944 in Marshfield, daughter of the late Lyle and Ellen (Nealis) Sommers/Baum. On November 9, 1963, she married Gerald “Jerry” Gorecki at Holy Name Catholic...
Donald "Don" C. Southworth
Jul 21, 2020
Donald C. “Don” Southworth, 89, Wausau passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born September 30, 1930 in Milwaukee, son of the late Claire and Agnes (Klister) Southworth. On May 25, 1957 he married Annette...
Dr. Lee M. Zielsdorf
Jul 19, 2020
Dr. Lee M. Zielsdorf, 77, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 19, 2020 under the care of Hospice of the Valley at his home in Peoria, Arizona.
Dr. Zielsdorf was born on December 30, 1942 to Marvin and Lavilla Zielsdorf in Wausau, Wisconsin.
He graduated from Wausau Senior High School in...
Gerald "Jerry" L. Patnode
Jul 17, 2020
Gerald “Jerry” L. Patnode, 89, Harshaw, formerly of Wausau, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Mountain Terrace, under the care of Interim Hospice.
He was born June 20, 1931 in Durand, WI, son of the late John and Myrtle (Ingman) Patnode. In 1952, he married Janet Goytowski in Wausau. She survives.
For...
Marie S. Goldbach
Jul 16, 2020
Marie Seubert Goldbach
The angels have gloriously welcomed their dear friend Marie Goldbach into heaven. She passed Thursday, July 16th, 2020 at her home, 103 East Fourth Street in Marathon City.
Marie was born July 2, 1921 in Marathon, daughter of the late August and Elizabeth (Kaufmann) Seubert. She married Raymond A. Goldbach on August...
Virginia "Ma" A. (Jahnke) Schuster
Jul 15, 2020
Virginia A. "Ma" Schuster, 95, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born June 14, 1925, in Sheboygan, daughter of the late Oscar and Esther (Voigt) Jahnke. On June 27, 1942, she married Willie B. Schuster. He preceded her in death on March 23, 1995.
Virginia was...
Julie K. (Schug) Drinka
Jul 14, 2020
Julie Katherine Drinka, 52, Neillsville, formerly of Athens, passed away peacefully with her husband and family members by her side Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center.
She was born December 4, 1967 in Milwaukee, daughter of Robert and JoAnne (Klimpke) Schug. On April 24, 1999 she married the love of her life James Drinka at...
Marie R. (Stark) Drewek-Haile
Jul 12, 2020
Marie Rose Stark (Drewek) Haile
Our Beloved Marie Stark (Drewek) Haile age 87, died on July 12, 2020 in hospice care. She was born February 12, 1933 in Edgar to Matthew and Susie (Marty) Stark. Marie was the much longed for daughter arriving after four sons: Leonard, John, Freddy and Charles. Marie became the big sister to...
Charles J. Martin
Jul 12, 2020
Charles J. Martin, 73, Marathon, died Sunday July 12, 2020 at his summer home in Tomahawk.
He was born November 23, 1946 in Marathon, son of the late Ludwig and Rose (Hornung) Martin. He lived his whole life in the community of Marathon that he so loved, leaving only to proudly serve his country in the US...
Betty M. Stepanik
Jul 11, 2020
Betty M. Stepanik
Betty M. Stepanik 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2020 with loving support from The Renaissance Care Center in Weston.
She was born on August 2, 1928 in Wausau to the late Claude and Sarah (Sniegoski) Sobkowiak. After graduating from the former Wausau East High School, Betty was a corporate...
Richard W. Kurszewski
Jul 9, 2020
Richard Kurszewski, 74, of Hazelhurst passed away Thursday July 9 2020 at home under the care of Ascension Home Hospice. Rich was born in Wausau to the late Nick and Regina (Modrzewski) Kurszewski on November 14, 1945. He graduated from DC Everest High School in 1963. On December 26, 1964 he married Marlene Buss at St. Marks Catholic Church...
Verna M. (Kohnhorst) Narlock
Jul 7, 2020
Verna M. Narlock, 85, Rib Mountain, died Tuesday July 7, 2020 at her home under the care of her family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born June 9, 1935, in Edgar, daughter of the late Arthur and Violet (Bast) Kohnhorst. At the age of 7, Verna moved to Wausau with her family, where...
Laverne Joyce (Erdmann) (Degner) Freimund
Jul 6, 2020
LaVerne J. (Degner) Freimund, 92, Athens, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 in Montello, under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
LaVerne Joyce Erdmann was born on August 23, 1927 in Ripon, Wisconsin to Emil and Clara (Serrahn) Erdmann. She attended school in Ripon.
On September 4, 1948, she married Harold Degner and moved...
Ross C. Hoffman
Jul 6, 2020
Ross C. Hoffman, 71, Wausau, died Monday, July 6, 2020 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born January 20, 1949 in Wausau, son of the late Lawrence and Garnet (Borchardt) Hoffman. On February 14, 2001, he married Christine Lorence in Wausau. She survives.
For 21 years, Ross worked as a custodian for Wausau City...
Gerald "Jerry" J. Geiger
Jul 4, 2020
Gerald “Jerry” J. Geiger, 82, Wausau, died Saturday, July 4, 2020.
He was born February 17, 1938 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Pupp) Geiger. On January 26, 1957 he married Janice Mortenson at the former St. James Catholic Church, Wausau.
Jerry worked for many years at Wisconsin Public Service as an...
Joan Helen Krause
Jul 3, 2020
Joan Helen Krause, 64, of Edgar, passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, July 3rd 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family during her last days of life.
Joan was born in Milwaukee, WI on December 18th, 1955, the fifth child of Jospeh and Eleanore Drewek. Joan was raised...
