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.
John Paul Atkinson
Apr 3, 2020
John Paul Atkinson, 78, Mosinee, formerly of Weston, died Friday, April 3, 2020 at Ascension Saint Clare’s Hospital, Weston.
He was born June 18, 1941 in Stoughton, WI, son of the late Ralph and Agnes (Hovey) Atkinson. On April 4, 1970, he married the love of his life, JoAnn Ruth Scholl. She preceded him in death on...
David J. Tessmer
Apr 2, 2020
David J. Tessmer, 54, Athens passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, due to complications from an accident.
He was born March 11, 1966 in Janesville, son of Dale (Mary) Tessmer and Vicky (Jim) Rhyner. On September 6, 1997, he married Pamela Krause at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Weston. She survives.
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Priscilla Wentworth Cedar
Apr 2, 2020
Priscilla Wentworth Cedar, 94, Wausau, died Thursday April 2, 2020 at Stonecrest, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born August 8, 1925 in Sommersworth, New Hampshire, daughter of the late Raymond and Pauline (McIntire) Wentworth. On May 29, 1948 she married Robert Cedar in Manchester, New Hampshire. He preceded her in...
Monica Mary Prihoda
Apr 1, 2020
Monica M. Prihoda, 61, Marathon, died Wednesday April 1, 2020 at Cedar Ridge Elder Services, Weston.
She was born January 10, 1959, in Wausau, daughter of the late Sylvester and Rita (Kurtzweil) Prihoda. Monica had been employed at the Northern Valley Workshop.
Survivors include her siblings, Alice Boehm, Marathon, Denise (Jim) Stroyny, Wausau, Donald (Barb)...
Lavila M. Krueger
Apr 1, 2020
Our beloved matriarch, Lavila M. Krueger, 95, died Wednesday, April 1, 2020, under the care of her oldest daughter and hospice at her home.
Lavila was born April 28, 1924, in Merrill, daughter of the late Arnold and Ella (Saeger) Schulz. On November 10, 1945, she married Marvin Baumann and he preceded her in death on July...
James A. Sladky M.D.
Mar 31, 2020
James Aloysius Sladky M.D., passed away on March 31, 2020 at the age of 91.
He was born July 20, 1928 in Racine, son of the late Frank and Rose (Broecker) Sladky. On September 26, 1964 he married Mary Colleen Dardis at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Milwaukee. James is survived by Mary as well...
Sylvester "Sy" Altfillisch
Mar 30, 2020
Sylvester “Sy” Edward Altfillisch
Sylvester E. Altfillisch, 89, of Marathon, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, March 30, 2020 while under hospice care.
Sy was born on November 27, 1930 in Scales Mound, Illinois, son of the late Philip and Rosena (Samm) Altfillisch. He was married in 1952 in Galena,...
Richard D. Hoehn
Mar 27, 2020
Richard D Hoehn, 85, passed peacefully into his loving Father’s arms on March 27, 2020 in Wausau, WI.
He was born in Nyack, New York on April 5, 1934 and lived there until his move to Wisconsin, to be near his brother’s family in 1974. “Uncle Rich” is survived by nieces, Karen (John) Pelot, Kathy (Dan) Buss,...
Margaret E. Nikolai
Mar 27, 2020
Margaret E. Nikolai, 89, Rothschild, died Fri. March 27, 2020 at her home with family at her side.
She was born September 22, 1930, in the town of Deer Creek, daughter of the late George and Martha (Kania) Cypher. On August 28, 1954, she married Philip Nikolai at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in...
Eugene E. Glenetski
Mar 27, 2020
Eugene E. “Gene” Glenetski, 88, Weston died Friday, March 27, 2020 while under the care of Interim Hospice and Palliative care at Tender Reflections, Weston.
He was born March 10, 1932 in Wausau, son of the late Edward and Theresa (Ostrowski) Glenetski.
Gene was a very proud Marine. He was in the Marine Corps from...
Betty Nowak
Mar 26, 2020
Betty L. Nowak, 91, Wausau, died Thursday March 26, 2020 at Applegate Terrace Reflections under the care of Interim Hospice.
She was born February 25, 1929 in Wausau, daughter of Michael and Euphemia (Ritchie) Kriescher. On January 16, 1954, she married David J. Nowak in Wausau. He preceded her in death March 18, 1981.
Survivors...
Dennis C. Fink
Mar 26, 2020
Dennis C. Fink, 72, Athens, Wisconsin, went to ride the highways of heaven Thursday March 26, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Dennis was born June 12, 1947, in Merrill, Wisconsin, son of the late Wilfred and Emily (Smola) Fink.
His early years were spent working on the family farm as well as logging the woods...
Joan M. Brouchoud
Mar 25, 2020
Joan M. Brouchoud, 75, formerly of Wausau, died Wednesday March 25, 2020 at St. Joseph Hospital, Chippewa Falls.
She was born August 26, 1944 in Wausau, daughter of the late Lester and Ann (Ronek) Brouchoud.
Survivors include two siblings, Judy (Robert) Heinrich, Wausau and James (Nancy) Brouchoud, Wausau, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Judith "Judy" A. (Manowski) Dettmering
Mar 23, 2020
Judith A. “Judy” Dettmering, 75, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2020 at Carriage Rehab and Healthcare, Rockford, IL.
She was born June 16, 1944 in Wausau, daughter of the late Michael Sr. and Edna (Tesch) Manowski.
Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed spending time with her family and her dog “Molly”, shopping,...
Selma "Sally" Clara (Luedtke) Schroeder
Mar 23, 2020
Selma “Sally” Clara Schroeder, 92, of Athens, passed away into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, March 23, 2020.
Sally was born August 8, 1927 in Wausau, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Albert and Clara (Pankonien) Luedtke. She was a Wausau resident until September 27, 1952 when she and Arnold Schroeder...
Geraldine "Gerry" Parsch
Mar 22, 2020
Geraldine M. “Gerry” Parsch, 77, Wausau, died Sunday March 22, 2020 at Wausau Manor.
She was born October 1, 1942, in Mosinee, daughter of the late Adolph and Dorothy (Schreiber) Bittner. On July 30, 1961, she married Charles Parsch in Waukegan, Illinois. He survives.
Prior to her retirement, Gerry had been employed as a bookkeeper...
Natila Thao
Mar 21, 2020
Natila Thao, 22, Wausau passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the Marshfield Clinic, Eau Claire.
She was born February 5, 1998 in Menomonie, daughter of Chong Thao and Yee Lor Thao.
Natila was a senior year full-time student at UW-Eau Claire studying Psychology. She grew up in Wausau and graduated from Wausau East High...
Raymond H. Krueger
Mar 21, 2020
Raymond H. Krueger, 91, Wausau passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born June 16, 1928 in Wausau, son of the late Paul and Anna (Butt) Krueger.
For over 34 years Ray worked as an equipment operator for the Marathon County Highway Department, retiring in 1990. Some of his...
Diane C. Melby
Mar 20, 2020
Diane C. Melby, 75, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Benedictine Living Community of Wausau.
She was born May 23, 1944 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Clarence and Norma (Melcher) Greene.
Diane enjoyed playing games online, trips to the casino, fishing and above...
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