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.
Marjorie M (Pagel) Koranda
Aug 15, 2020
Marjorie Koranda, 82, Wausau, died Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born January 31, 1938 in Wausau, daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Kandler) Pagel and was raised on the family farm in Marathon. On September 19, 1959, she married a sweet man by the name of Florian Koranda at St. Matthew...
Merlin H. Stahel
Aug 13, 2020
Merlin Herbert Stahel, age 87, Marathon, passed away August 13, 2020, at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau, Wisconsin.
He was born March 28, 1933 to the late Reinhart and Viola (Langhoff) Stahel in the town of Stettin. He attended school in Marathon and then was employed as a farm hand at the late Arnold Goetsch farm in the...
Erma R. Singstock
Aug 8, 2020
Erma R. Singstock, 93, died Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born July 29, 1927, daughter of the late Frank and Adelia (Schneider) Mellenthin.
A memorial service at Zion Lutheran Church will be live streamed at 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 14, 2020 on Facebook, or for later viewing at www.petersonkraemer.com
Verna A. (Tress) Erickson
Aug 8, 2020
Verna A. Erickson, 94, Wausau passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2020 while under the care of LeRoyer Hospice at Clover Leaf Assisted Living, Birnamwood.
She was born August 12, 1925 in Marathon County, daughter of the late Walter and Bertha (Winter) Tress. On May 21, 1949 she married the love of her life, Harry Erickson...
Gerald "Jerry" C. Chandler
Aug 3, 2020
Gerald C. Chandler, 77 of Wausau passed away on August 3, 2020 in Wausau.
Jerry was born on January 3, 1943 in Minneapolis, MN to Lillian and Gerald Chandler. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1967 as a medic. He married Shirley Chellberg on April 20, 1968.
Jerry was a champion...
Dorothy M. Kingston
Aug 3, 2020
Dorothy M. Kingston, 93, Edgar, died Monday August 3, 2020 at the Hospice House, Wausau.
She was born November 5, 1926 in Laona, daughter of the late Peter and Marie (Gotz) Jevaltas. On December 2, 1944 she married Thomas H. Kingston at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Waukesha.
Dorothy had been employed at Marathon Cheese for...
Gladys M. (Tischendorf) Hargraves
Aug 2, 2020
Gladys Marie (Tischendorf) Hargraves, 90, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Homeplace of Dorchester.
She was born March 17, 1930 to Mildred (Daines) and Fred Tischendorf.
She grew up on a farm a mile North of Jerkwater. After graduating from Dorchester High School she worked in Neillsville as a bookkeeper for a mink food...
Milton G. Barta
Aug 2, 2020
Aviation enthusiast Milton G. Barta, 87, Wausau passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born November 1, 1932 in Antigo, son of the late Ben and Rose (Melka) Barta. He graduated from Antigo High School in 1950. On September 28,...
Steven "Steve" Brodziski
Aug 1, 2020
On August 1, 2020, Jesus said, Steve, you fought a good fight these last 10 ½ months, you suffered enough, now it’s time to come home. Steve 77, was born May 11, 1943, the son of the late Anton and Helen (Felzkowski) Brodziski in the town of Rietbrock. He attended St. Anthony School and graduated in 1961 from the...
Patrick "Ricky" Lesage
Jul 31, 2020
Patrick (Ricky) W. LeSage, 56, Wausau, died Friday, July 31, 2020 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.
Ricky was born December 12, 1963, in Wausau. He was son to the late Matthew Thomas and Barbara (Bretzke) LeSage.
Shortly after birth Ricky was diagnosed with what was then called ‘mental retardation’ and what is now referred...
Tony Edward Sparks
Jul 30, 2020
Tony E. Sparks, 54, Wausau, passed into eternal life on Thursday, July 30, 2020 in Wisconsin Rapids.
He was born on May 8, 1966 in Duluth, MN to Moses and Martha (Nash) Sparks. Tony was the youngest of six children.
Tony attended the Life Skills program in Wausau, and later worked for the EACH vocational...
Sandra "Sandy" K. (Mccandless) Hornung
Jul 30, 2020
Sandra K. “Sandy” Hornung, 67, Marathon passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born September 29, 1952 in Gleason, daughter of the late James and Opal (Holsworth) McCandless. On September 8, 1973 she married Andy Hornung at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death on April 20, 2010.
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Lois Ann Roesler
Jul 28, 2020
Lois Ann Roesler, age 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28th at Aspirus Hospital, Wausau WI.
Lois was born on April 9, 1940 in Green Bay, WI to the late Robert and Marvel Minsart. She is survived by her loving husband, Ken, and 3 children: Robin (Bill) Zeck, of Mosinee, WI, Lance Roesler of Minocqua, WI...
Jeanette J. (Slaminski) Erickson
Jul 27, 2020
Jeanette J. Erickson, 89, Wausau, died Monday, July 27, 2020 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born June 14, 1931 in Wausau to the late Vincent and Louise (Machyniak) Slaminski. On May 29, 1947, she married Robert Erickson at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He...
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...
