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.
Fred H. Bryden Jr.
Feb 12, 2020
Fred Harris Bryden, Jr. died Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at the home of his daughter Juanita Thomas while under the care of Ascension at Home Hospice. He was 84 years old. Fred was born May 4, 1935 in Charleroi, PA. He was the son of the late Fred Harris Bryden Sr. and the late Mabel Myra (Crow) Bryden, both...
Elizabeth "Betty" Karlen
Feb 11, 2020
Elizabeth (Betty) Karlen, age 94, of Edgar passed away peacefully on February 11, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center surrounded by family.
Betty Wilichowski was born on December 10, 1925 in the Town of Cassel and grew up in a large family on the family farm. Being the oldest daughter, she had many responsibilities taking care of siblings...
Geraldine "Geri" Hobbs-Albright
Feb 8, 2020
Geraldine “Geri” Sandra Hobbs-Albright, 79, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Ministry Saint Clare’s Hospital, Weston.
She was born April 6, 1940 in Hinsdale, Illinois, daughter of the late Edward and Deloris (Anderson) Stemm. On July 23, 1988 she married James Albright in Merrill, WI.
Geri worked as a Special Education teacher in Antigo,...
Alice (Sniegoski) Podruch
Feb 7, 2020
Podruch, Alice (Sniegoski): Passed away peacefully at Aspirus Hospice House on February 7, 2020 at the age of 95. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 62 years, Louis L. Podruch, in 2010. Alice was born July 11, 1924 in Wausau to Stanley Sniegoski and Anna (Witucki) Sniegoski. Loving mother of Mary (Ron) Retzke, LeeAnn (David L . Johnson) Podruch,...
Gerald G. Writz
Feb 7, 2020
Gerald G. Writz, 68, Wausau, died Friday February 7, 2020 at his home.
He was born January 14, 1952, in Marshfield, son of George Writz, Wausau and the late Laurene (Passehl) Writz. Gerald was a veteran of the US Navy serving during the Vietnam War.
For several years, Gerald drove truck for Central Beer Distributors...
Wayne "Chris" Christiansen
Feb 6, 2020
Wayne R. “Chris” Christiansen, 73, Wausau, died Thursday February 6, 2020 at the Hospice House.
He was born June 14, 1946 in Wausau, son of the late August and Louise (Thomas) Christiansen. On August 30, 1969, he married Virginia Olejniczak at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives.
He proudly served his county as a...
Jane L. Krueger
Feb 5, 2020
Jane L. Krueger, 95, passed peacefully Wednesday, February 5, 2020 under the care of Interim Hospice at Pride TLC, Schofield.
She was born January 3, 1925 in Fulton, New York, daughter of the late Paul and Catherine (Dominski) Shepanik. On September 24, 1949 she married Douglas Krueger at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives.
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Dorothy M. Martino
Feb 3, 2020
Dorothy M. Martino, 91, died Monday, February 3, 2020 at North Central Health Care, Wausau.
She was born May 23, 1928 in Wausau, daughter of the late Jacob and Mary (Guiniso) Martino. She worked for many years as a meat cutter at Red Owl followed by being self employed as a painter. In her younger years she...
Clarence John Durr
Feb 3, 2020
Clarence J. Durr, 87, Edgar, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born September 16, 1932 in the Town of Browning, only child of the late Albert and Helen (Wedeman) Durr. On September 14, 1957, he was united in marriage to Sandra Heidmann at St. John Catholic Church, Wuertzburg. She...
Darrell H. Zunker
Feb 2, 2020
Darrell Henry Zunker passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday February 2, 2020.
He was born on October 3, 1936 to Henry and Adela (Treu) Zunker.
Darrell graduated from Wausau High School. He entered the US Army and proudly served in Germany for over three years in the 10th Mountain Division and...
Thomas A. Rock
Feb 1, 2020
Thomas A. Rock, 67, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 at his home.
He was born October 15, 1952 in Superior, son of the late John and Ruth (Murray) Rock.
Thomas was a talented computer programmer, working for various companies in his 42 year career. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching science fiction movies.
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Sai Vue Lo
Jan 30, 2020
Sai Vue Lo, age 66, a resident of Wausau returned home to his Lord on Thursday, January 30, 2020. He was born in Laos on January 1, 1954.
In 1980, Sai arrived to the United States of America after finding refuge from the Vietnam War, ultimately making Central Wisconsin his home since 1985.
Sai was...
Alison "Ali" Marie Will
Jan 28, 2020
Alison “Ali” M. Will, age 35 of Aniwa, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Saint Clare’s Hospital, Weston following a courageous 10-year battle with cancer.
She was born June 27, 1984 in Wausau, daughter of Jeffrey and Rhonda (Schiltz) Will.
Ali was a Wausau East graduate and also a graduate of Northcentral Technical...
Matthew "Matt" J. Milne
Jan 27, 2020
Matthew James Milne, age 43 of Lake Hallie, Wisconsin, died Jan. 27, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Luther Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin due to injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident five days prior.
Born in San Antonio, Texas May 2, 1976, Matthew was a 1994 graduate of Wausau West High School where he participated in soccer...
Neil A. Masanz
Jan 25, 2020
Neil A. Masanz, 47, of Kronenwetter passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 with his loving family by his side, at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield, Wi. He was born August 16, 1972 in Wausau, son of Allen Masanz and the late Judith (Bergs) Masanz. On October 3, 2009 he married Hollie Watland in Mosinee, Wisconsin. She survives. For many years...
Christine "Chris" Koskey
Jan 24, 2020
Christine "Chris" Koskey, 56, passed away peacefully with family and close friends by her side on Friday, January 24, 2020. She was in palliative care at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield. Chris had been long battling a complicated illness.
Chris is now reunited with the love of her life, Paul Frankwick who preceded her in death in 2014....
Merlyn P. Kamke
Jan 21, 2020
Merlyn P. Kamke, 91, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. He was born in Schofield on November 8, 1928, son of the late Faale and Helen (Gies) Kamke. Merlie served his country with the U.S. Army in Germany from 1951 until his Honorable Discharge in 1953. On June 4, 1960, Merlie and Arletta Kasten were united...
Aloha M. (Ponterio) Barlow
Jan 20, 2020
Aloha M. (Ponterio) Barlow, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 20, 2020.
Aloha was born in Sparta, Wi on July 6, 1937. She married Edward J. Barlow on July 2, 1956 at the Little Brown Church in the Vail.
Together they farmed in the Melrose area for many years while...
Laverne "Vern" J. Springer
Jan 17, 2020
LaVerne “Vern” Springer, 79, Wausau, died at home with his family by his side on Friday, January 17, 2020, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born April 25, 1940 on the family farm on Holstein Lane just south of Edgar, son of the late Paul and Blanche (Austin) Springer. Vern had...
Felix C. D'Souza
Jan 17, 2020
Felix C. D’Souza, 100, Weston, died Friday, January 17, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born March 23, 1919 in Bombay, India, son of the late Joao and Leticia D’Souza. On May 24, 1950, he married Esmeralda D’Souza in India, she preceded him in death.
Felix worked as an engineer for the Port of...
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