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.
Carolyn A. Rice
Feb 28, 2020
Carolyn A. Rice, 76, died Friday, February 28, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born May 3, 1943 in Eau Claire, daughter of the late John and Mary (Kedrowicz) Murr. On April 27, 1996 she married Robert Rice in Wausau. He survives.
Carolyn had a passion for reading and enjoyed adult coloring books. Most...
Robert A. Schneeberger Sr.
Feb 28, 2020
Robert “Bob” A. Schneeberger Sr., 87, Marathon, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born May 19, 1932 in Wauwatosa, son of the late Leonard and Alice (Pleva) Schneeberger. On October 23, 1954, he married Joan M. Gebhardt at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Elm Grove. She preceded him in...
Joanne (Ayres) Beckman
Feb 27, 2020
Joanne Beckman, née Ayres, 77, went home to her Lord and savior on February 29th surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Joanne was born to Arnold and Ethel Ayres in Brodhead, WI. She graduated from Brodhead High School and the University of Wisconsin, Madison with a degree in Music.
Joanne was a beloved music...
Moses Ezekiel Sparks
Feb 27, 2020
Moses Ezekiel Sparks, 85, died Thursday February 27, 2020 at Care Partners, Weston, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born June 9, 1934, in Alabama, son of the late Moses and Alva (Alexander) Sparks. On January 11, 1955, he married Martha Nash. She survives.
Moses proudly served his country...
Harvey H. Ohde
Feb 26, 2020
Harvey H. Ohde, 75, Wausau went home to his Lord on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Benedictine Living Center, Wausau.
He was born June 15, 1944 in the town of Rib Falls, son of the late Louis and Bernadine (Wilde) Ohde. On December 16, 1972 he...
Eugene "Gene" F. Splitt
Feb 25, 2020
Eugene “Gene” F. Splitt, 91, Wausau passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born July 5, 1928 in Clintonville, son of the late Edward and Agatha (Raddatz) Splitt. On October 24, 1953 he married Nancy Weir in Wausau. She survives.
Gene...
Elsie E. Zietlow
Feb 25, 2020
Elsie E. Zietlow, 87, town of Rib Falls, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.
She was born December 22, 1932 in the Town of Mosinee, daughter of the late Paul and Emilie (Gruetzmacher) Ahrens. On June 23, 1956, she married Delbert Zietlow at St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church Marathon. He preceded her...
Charlotte Elaine (Shidell) Zyduck
Feb 24, 2020
Charlotte E. Zyduck, 80, Weston, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Monday, February 24, 2020, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born November 18, 1939 in Wausau, daughter of the late George and Mary (Fitch) Shidell. On October 19, 1957, she married Stanley Zyduck...
Betty Jane (Wadzinski) Baumann
Feb 24, 2020
Betty Jane Baumann, 90, Wausau, died Monday February 24, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born July 13, 1929, in Wausau, daughter of the late Edward and Agnes (Furger) Wadzinski. On September 9, 1953, she married Charles Baumann in Wausau. He preceded her in death October 18, 2008.
Betty Jane was a wonderful homemaker...
James "Jim" A. Sommer
Feb 23, 2020
James “Jim” A. Sommer, 79, Athens, died Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born December 18, 1940 in Poniatowski, son of the late Joseph and Frieda (Post) Sommer.
Jim was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Edgar. He...
Barbara A. Gauerke
Feb 23, 2020
Barbara A. Gauerke, 83, Wausau, died Sunday February 23, 2020 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau.
She was born May 16, 1936, in Medford, daughter of the late Richard and Anna (Demerath) White. On May 16, 1964, she married Robert J. Gauerke at St. Anne Catholic Church. He preceded her in death November 7, 2002.
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Randal "Randy" A. Adams
Feb 22, 2020
Randal A. “Randy” Adams, 57, Wausau passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born November 12, 1962 in Wausau, son of the late Stanley and Arlene (Zemke) Adams. On January 27, 1984 he married Charlet VanDerGeest in Wausau. She survives.
Randy was a talented chef and worked in culinary...
Choua T. Chang
Feb 20, 2020
Choua T Chang, 59, Wausau, died on Febuary 20, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center. She was surrounded by family as she had taken her last breath.
Choua was born on January 4, 1961 in Laos to Chia Tong Thao and May Chang Thao. She was the fourth child out of eight. She had arrived to the United...
Maria Ann Hauer
Feb 20, 2020
Maria Ann Hauer, 56, Wausau, died at her home on Thursday, February 20, 2020, following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born August 4, 1963 in Wausau to the late Anton and Barbara (Klimek) Schilling.
Maria was currently employed at Regal Beloit (former Marathon Electric) in Wausau, where she was a faithful employee for...
Darlene Susan (Tesch) Rothenberger
Feb 18, 2020
Darlene S. Rothenberger, 81, Cassel, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born March 12, 1938 in Wausau to the late Albert and Bernadine (Michlig) Tesch. On October 27, 1953, she married Leroy Rothenberger at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski and together had nine children....
Delores M. Loskot
Feb 17, 2020
Delores M. Loskot, 82, died Monday, February 17, 2020, at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born July 19, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late Ben and Esther (Swedowski) Tushkowski.
On May 23, 1962, Delores was united in marriage to Kamil Loskot. He preceded her in death on October 15, 1980.
Delores...
Armond F. Loos
Feb 16, 2020
Armond F. Loos, 81, died Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Sylvan Crossings, Wausau.
He was born December 28, 1938 in Wausau, son of the late Frank and Mary (Tomcek) Loos.
He grew up helping his father on the family farm. After high school, he served his country in the United States Air Force in Turkey...
Leone "Lee" E. (Brill) Peterson
Feb 16, 2020
Leone “Lee” Peterson, 94, Schofield, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Rennes Health and Rehabilitation Center, Weston.
Lee was born to John and Regina (Strosin) Brill on March 28, 1925 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin - though for quite a while she would have told you she was a...
Jean A. Lierman
Feb 14, 2020
Jean A. Lierman, 77, died Friday, February 14, 2020 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau.
She was born May 13, 1942 in Wausau, daughter of the late Wilfred and Ruth (Erdman) Cota.
Jean graduated in 1963 from St. Mary’s School of Nursing and spent her nursing career...
Ronald "Frog" J. West
Feb 12, 2020
Ronald “Frog” J. West, 74, died Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at his home.
He was born June 6, 1945 in Antigo, son of the late Lurid “Stub” and Phyllis (Jessey) West. On March 23, 1976 he married Beth Manske in Wausau.
Ronald served his country in the United States Army and worked many years as...
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