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.
Dorothy D. (Weiler) Schug
May 19, 2020
Dorothy Dora Schug, 105, formerly of Athens, put on her angel wings and returned to her heavenly Father in the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Abbotsford Healthcare Center, Abbotsford, WI.
Dorothy was born July 19, 1914, in Bern Township, 9th child of the late Sebastian Sr. and Margaret (Gilles) Weiler. On September 6,...
Ernest F. Kuhary
May 19, 2020
Ernest F. Kuhary Jr., 83, Waukesha, formerly of Wausau, died Tuesday May 19, 2020 peacefully at his home after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. His loving wife of 62 years, Maryann (Yastic), was by his side.
Ernest was born August 4, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan, son of the late Ernest Sr. and Theresa (Pomay) Kuhary. His...
Michael Matsick
May 19, 2020
Michael Matsick, 70, Wausau died Tuesday, May 19, 2020 after a short but courageous battle with his recent diagnosis of multiple myeloma.
He was born January 15, 1950 in Phillips, WI, son of the late Thomas and Ann (Machak) Matsick. On October 21, 1972 he married Kathleen Sullivan of Wausau. She survives.
Michael moved to...
Leonard "Len" Johnson
May 15, 2020
Leonard “Len” Johnson, 81, Wausau, died Friday May 15, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, after a brief illness.
He was born January 21, 1939 in St. Charles, Minn., son of the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Braun) Johnson. On August 24, 1963, he married his high school sweetheart Janet Kumerow at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. They were...
Loretta M. (Punke) Emmerich
May 14, 2020
Loretta M. Emmerich
Trusting in her Savior Jesus Christ for her salvation and eagerly anticipating the joy of heaven that awaited her, Loretta M. Emmerich, 138095 CTH L, Athens, Wisconsin, left this world with her family at her side on May 14th.
Loretta was born on November 24th, 1935, daughter of the late Rudolph and...
Karen K. Gault
May 14, 2020
Karen K. Gault, 67, died Thursday, May 14, 2020 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at House of the Dove, Marshfield.
She was born February 1, 1953 in Appleton, daughter of the late Herbert and Helen (Hintz) Kippenhan. On August 2, 1975 she married Edward Gault at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Wausau.
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Karen Mary (Sparbel) Kleinschmidt
May 13, 2020
Karen M. Kleinschmidt, 62, Wausau, died peacefully at her home with her family by her side, on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born June 6, 1957 in Wausau, daughter of the late James and Rita (Riedel) Sparbel. On September 25, 1999, she married Scott Kleinschmidt at...
Ken Christianson
May 12, 2020
Ken Christianson, 91, died May 12, 2020 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center , Weston and is now at peace with his Lord and Savior.
He was born in Green Bay, son of the late Ben and Stella Christianson. On September 2, 1950 he and Betty were married at Annunciation Catholic Church, Green Bay. She survives.
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Albon "Sonny" Sonnentag
May 10, 2020
Albon “Sonny” R. Sonnentag, 81, Wausau, died Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston.
He was born May 27, 1938 in Leona, son of the late Albon Sr. and Rita (Effors) Sonnentag. He graduated from Edgar High School in 1956. On October 8, 1960 he married Geraldine Wallner at St. John the Baptist Catholic...
Delphine "Del" Gabrielski
May 9, 2020
Delphine “Del” Gabrielski, 94, Wausau, died Saturday May 9, 2020 at the Hospice House, Wausau.
She was born October 23, 1925, in Bevent, daughter of the late Julius and Frances (Trzebiatowski) Lewandowski. On June 19, 1948 she married Ervin Gabrielski at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, Bevent. He preceded her in death January 15, 1981.
For...
Sandra (Koeb) Ceranski
May 8, 2020
Sandra (Koeb) Ceranski, San Diego, CA, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at South Bay Post Acute Care in Chula Vista, California.
She was born on September 10, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, the youngest daughter of the late John and Cecilia Koeb. She attended Catholic grade School and graduated from high school in Chicago, IL and...
John Werner
May 5, 2020
John Werner, 99, Marathon, passed from this life on Tuesday May 5, 2020, at the Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born January 28, 1921, in Marathon, son of the late Andrew and Frances (Wunder) Werner. John was a dedicated, lifelong member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Halder and farmed in the town of Emmet for many...
John P. Blaskowski
May 4, 2020
John Peter Blaskowski, Husband, Father, Grandfather, brother and friend died May 4th, 2020. His parents, John and Theresa welcomed the birth of their son John on January 18, 1933, in Wausau. At the age of two, they moved to the Town of Maine to farm. John and his siblings and his life-long friend Elroy Ruechel attended Pleasant View, a...
Walter "Bud" Guralski
May 3, 2020
Walter P. (Bud) Guralski, 83, Athens, died Sunday May 3, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born April 29, 1937, in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Walter Sr. and Clara (Wojciechowski) Guralski. On May 30, 1959, he married the love of his life Gertrude Schug at St. Anthony Catholic Church....
Celia B. Riehle
May 2, 2020
Celia B. Riehle, 85, Athens, died peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2020 while under the care of Interim Hospice at Azura Memory Care, Wausau.
She was born on April 13, 1935 in Athens, daughter of the late Bernard and Mildred (Jacobitz) Riehle.
For over 30 years, she worked as an actuary for Employers Insurance Company,...
Ronald "Ron" R. Schulz
Apr 29, 2020
Ronald “Ron” R. Schulz, 81, Rib Mountain, died Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born December 24, 1938, in the Town of Rib Falls, son of the late Edwin and Leona (Brunner) Schulz. On July 20, 1968, he married Diane Ohde at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau. She survives.
Ron was a...
Kenneth Bukowski
Apr 28, 2020
Kenneth Donald Bukowski, 82, Birnamwood, died on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born on November 15, 1937, the youngest son of late Michael John and Victoria (Buska) Bukowski.
Kenneth graduated from D.C. Everest High School in Schofield in 1957, going on to earn an Art Education degree from the University...
Diane Bartell
Apr 27, 2020
Diane Bartell, 87, was received into the open waiting arms of the Lord at 10:02 p.m. Monday April 27, 2020. She came into this world the same way she left—laughing and singing, laughing and singing.
She was born December 2, 1932, in the small town of Tipp City, Ohio, graduated from high school and attended college where...
Jane M. Rosentreter
Apr 25, 2020
Jane M. Rosentreter, 69, died Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 22, 1950 in Wausau, daughter of the late Donald and Rosemary (Nelson) Rempke. On February 21, 1970, she married Daryll Rosentreter at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. Jane worked as a nurse in the oncology department at Aspirus for over 30 years....
Kenneth J. Heldt
Apr 24, 2020
Kenneth “Ken” J. Heldt, 72, Wausau, died Friday, April 24, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born June 9, 1947 in Antigo, son of the late Reinhold and Esther (Lotzer) Heldt.
Ken attended school in both Phlox and Athens. He farmed with his parents until their retirement, and Ken went to work for Wausau...
