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.
Charles Duane Patterson
Feb 15, 2021
Charles Duane Patterson (Duane), 88, of Wausau passed away February 15th, 2021, at his home, with family at his side, after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joy; his children Elizabeth and husband Michael Hermsen (of Evanston, IL), Catherine and husband David Wood (of Houston, TX), and Thomas and partner Mark Jakusz (of...
Gwen Albrecht
Feb 14, 2021
Gwen Albrecht, 62, Wausau, passed away on February 14, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by her family after a two year battle with cancer.
Gwen was born on January 21, 1959 in southeastern Wisconsin to Donald and Adeline (Vesely) Marthaler. The Marthaler family moved to Saukville, WI and then to Tennessee during her childhood, before landing...
Bernard "Bernie" Wood
Feb 12, 2021
Bernard G. Wood “Bernie” Age 70 died in Arizona on February 12th, 2021.
He was born in Ladysmith, Wisconsin on July 12th, 1950. He graduated from Medford High School.
He was Married to Sharon Wood on September 27th, 1992. He worked at Featherstone manufacturing over 30 years before retiring.
Activities he enjoyed included...
Song Yang Xiong
Feb 12, 2021
Song Yang Xiong, 82, (1938-2021) passed away with surrounding family members on February 12th, 2021 at the Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, WI.
Song’s father was Txiv Xaiv Kaub Vaj and her mother was Lis Moua.
Song had seven brothers and five sisters.
Song lived a full life filled with interesting moments, twists, and...
Shirley R. Peterson
Feb 12, 2021
Shirley R. Peterson, 92, Wausau, died Friday February 12, 2021 at her home.
She was born March 3, 1928 in Tomahawk, daughter of the late Paul and Martha (Filbrandt) Bebeau. On June 28, 1947, she married the love of her life Ellis “Pete” Peterson in Tomahawk. He preceded her in death July 20, 1996.
Prior...
Tim Mero
Feb 11, 2021
Tim Mero, 79, of Wausau, passed through death on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, with his wife and daughters by his side.
The son of the late Gordon and Gertrude (Hall) Mero, he was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on January 5, 1942.
Tim was a loving and devoted husband of 50...
Kenneth W. Lawrence
Feb 11, 2021
Kenneth W. Lawrence, 81, Wausau passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 11, 2021 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters.
He was born January 3, 1940 in Wausau, son of the late Wilbur and Alice (Kittel) Lawrence. Ken attended and graduated from Wausau...
Christopher "Chris" John Piehl
Feb 10, 2021
Christopher “Chris” John Piehl of Wausau, died Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 5, 1961 in Wausau, son of the late William and Alice (Novitzke) Piehl.
Family and sports meant everything to Chris. He was always ready for a family picnic, bingo party or an invitation to visit. Friends and family...
Allison Powers
Feb 9, 2021
Allison “Ally” R. Powers was a caring mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on February 9, 2021 at age 32 while at Aspirus Wausau Hospital from a pulmonary embolism.
She was born to Mark and Shelby (Bump) Powers on May 25, 1988 in Madison, WI.
Allison spent her youth in...
Donald L. Martin
Feb 9, 2021
Donald L. Martin, 90, Rothschild passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He is survived by his wife Rose M. (Duir) Martin of Mosinee.
He was born May 26, 1930 in Rothschild, son of the late Anton and Hazel...
Brian R. Nelson
Feb 9, 2021
Brian Ronald Nelson, 57, passed away on February 9, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital due to ongoing health issues related to Glioblastoma and Cloves Syndrome.
Born on May 29, 1963 in Madison, Wisconsin to Ronald Nelson and Judith (Heintz) Nelson, Brian grew up in the Wausau area with his sister and many friends. He was known for...
Gerald "Jerry" F. Hornick
Feb 5, 2021
Gerald “Jerry” Hornick, 79, Wausau, passed away Friday February 5, 2021 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born July 12, 1941 in Ironwood, MI, son of the late Frank and Mary (Probelski) Hornick. Jerry married Sandra Sharon on October 28, 1965, she preceded him in death...
Kenneth "Gov" Zocher
Feb 4, 2021
Kenneth “Gov” James Zocher, 65, Athens, died on Thursday, February 4, 2021 unexpectedly at his home. He was born May 25, 1955 in Wausau, son of the late Hilbert and Shirley (Ziegel) Zocher. He married Barbara Schreiner on July 4, 1980. They later divorced on August 17, 1989.
Ken graduated from Athens High School and attended college...
Ronald J. Weiler
Jan 31, 2021
Ronald “Ron”J. Weiler, 74, Kronenwetter, died Sunday, January 31, 2021 at his home.
He was born March 10, 1946 in Medford, son of the late William and Edith (Draeger) Weiler.
Ronald farmed in the Town of Bern and Rietbrock and later worked for Wausau Windows and Wall Systems, Wausau, as a machine operator until retirement....
Marjorie "Marge" Ann (Towle) Zoborowski
Jan 31, 2021
Marjorie “Marge” Ann Zoborowski, 84, Fountain Hills, AZ, formerly of Wausau, WI, died peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family after a short battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
She was born October 17, 1936, in Wausau, daughter of the late Archie and Margaret (Goyette) Towle. On August 27, 1960, she married Myron...
Dennis A. Lewandowski
Jan 29, 2021
Dennis A. Lewandowski, 77, Wausau, passed away with family by his side on Friday January 29, 2021 from Lewy Body Dementia at Our House Assisted Living, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born July 29, 1943 in Wausau, son of the late Alexander and Aldine (Zahn) Lewandowski. He graduated from Wausau...
Willard "Willie" Frank Cleveland Jr.
Jan 28, 2021
On Thursday, January 28, 2021, Willard “Willie” Cleveland Jr., loving husband, father and grandfather, 69 years old, passed away peacefully at his home from his battle with cancer. Willie was born in Wausau on June 13, 1951 to the late Willard Sr. and Evelyn (Moeck) Cleveland.
In 1968, he joined the United States Army during the Vietnam...
Yvonne J. Guske
Jan 27, 2021
Yvonne J Guske, 87 of Schofield died on Wednesday January 27th at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.
She was born May 24, 1933 in Loyal, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Florence Theresa Schuld.
On February 5th, 1952 she married William Guske Jr. in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on November 8th, 2020.
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Julaine "Jill" M. (Petri) Loesel
Jan 27, 2021
Julaine “Jill” M. Petri-Loesel, 74, Merrill passed away Thursday, January 27, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born November 7, 1946 in Wausau, daughter of the late Harold and Esther (Lambrecht) Petri. Jill married Richard “Dick” Loesel. He survives.
Jill was a proud homemaker for many years and cherished the time she was able...
Carter J. Hilts
Jan 27, 2021
Carter J. Hilts, 18, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at his home.
He was born March 28, 2002 in Cedarburg, WI, son of Keith and Janet (Muggenburg) Hilts.
Carter, CJ as his friends called him, loved to play tennis, go hunting, and playing and listening to music. He just completed his first semester...
