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.
Eugene E. Glenetski
Mar 27, 2020
Eugene E. “Gene” Glenetski, 88, Weston died Friday, March 27, 2020 while under the care of Interim Hospice and Palliative care at Tender Reflections, Weston.
He was born March 10, 1932 in Wausau, son of the late Edward and Theresa (Ostrowski) Glenetski.
Gene was a very proud Marine. He was in the Marine Corps from...
Betty Nowak
Mar 26, 2020
Betty L. Nowak, 91, Wausau, died Thursday March 26, 2020 at Applegate Terrace Reflections under the care of Interim Hospice.
She was born February 25, 1929 in Wausau, daughter of Michael and Euphemia (Ritchie) Kriescher. On January 16, 1954, she married David J. Nowak in Wausau. He preceded her in death March 18, 1981.
Survivors...
Dennis C. Fink
Mar 26, 2020
Dennis C. Fink, 72, Athens, Wisconsin, went to ride the highways of heaven Thursday March 26, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Dennis was born June 12, 1947, in Merrill, Wisconsin, son of the late Wilfred and Emily (Smola) Fink.
His early years were spent working on the family farm as well as logging the woods...
Joan M. Brouchoud
Mar 25, 2020
Joan M. Brouchoud, 75, formerly of Wausau, died Wednesday March 25, 2020 at St. Joseph Hospital, Chippewa Falls.
She was born August 26, 1944 in Wausau, daughter of the late Lester and Ann (Ronek) Brouchoud.
Survivors include two siblings, Judy (Robert) Heinrich, Wausau and James (Nancy) Brouchoud, Wausau, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Judith "Judy" A. (Manowski) Dettmering
Mar 23, 2020
Judith A. “Judy” Dettmering, 75, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2020 at Carriage Rehab and Healthcare, Rockford, IL.
She was born June 16, 1944 in Wausau, daughter of the late Michael Sr. and Edna (Tesch) Manowski.
Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed spending time with her family and her dog “Molly”, shopping,...
Selma "Sally" Clara (Luedtke) Schroeder
Mar 23, 2020
Selma “Sally” Clara Schroeder, 92, of Athens, passed away into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, March 23, 2020.
Sally was born August 8, 1927 in Wausau, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Albert and Clara (Pankonien) Luedtke. She was a Wausau resident until September 27, 1952 when she and Arnold Schroeder...
Geraldine "Gerry" Parsch
Mar 22, 2020
Geraldine M. “Gerry” Parsch, 77, Wausau, died Sunday March 22, 2020 at Wausau Manor.
She was born October 1, 1942, in Mosinee, daughter of the late Adolph and Dorothy (Schreiber) Bittner. On July 30, 1961, she married Charles Parsch in Waukegan, Illinois. He survives.
Prior to her retirement, Gerry had been employed as a bookkeeper...
Natila Thao
Mar 21, 2020
Natila Thao, 22, Wausau passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the Marshfield Clinic, Eau Claire.
She was born February 5, 1998 in Menomonie, daughter of Chong Thao and Yee Lor Thao.
Natila was a senior year full-time student at UW-Eau Claire studying Psychology. She grew up in Wausau and graduated from Wausau East High...
Raymond H. Krueger
Mar 21, 2020
Raymond H. Krueger, 91, Wausau passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born June 16, 1928 in Wausau, son of the late Paul and Anna (Butt) Krueger.
For over 34 years Ray worked as an equipment operator for the Marathon County Highway Department, retiring in 1990. Some of his...
Diane C. Melby
Mar 20, 2020
Diane C. Melby, 75, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Benedictine Living Community of Wausau.
She was born May 23, 1944 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Clarence and Norma (Melcher) Greene.
Diane enjoyed playing games online, trips to the casino, fishing and above...
Coltyn D. Emmerich
Mar 20, 2020
Coltyn D. Emmerich, 28, Athens passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 at his home.
He was born June 19, 1991 in Marshfield, son of Sheila (Pecher) Schug, Athens and Douglas Emmerich, Medford. He married Cassie Halopka. She survives.
Coltyn was so proud to be and enjoyed being a dad. Spending time with his son...
Alexius "Alex" M. Wieloch
Mar 19, 2020
Alexius “Alex” M. Wieloch, 85, died Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Colonial Center, Colby.
He was born December 17, 1934, in Wausau, son of the late Jacob and Regina (Richey) Wieloch.
He served his country in the United State Airforce and worked at Conners Forest Products and late Pine Grove Cemetery.
Survivors include...
Patricia J. Groshek
Mar 19, 2020
Patricia J. Groshek, 88, Wausau, died Thursday March 19, 2020, at Benedictine Living Community.
She was born April 23, 1931, in New London, daughter of the late Sylvester and Grace (Herter) Buskirk. On July 7, 1951, she married Leonard “Len” Groshek in Lebanon, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death March 28, 1993.
Prior to her...
Hazel Elaine (Syring) Wagner
Mar 19, 2020
Hazel E. Wagner age 92, formerly of Edgar, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, March 18, 2020 at Mount View Care Center in Wausau.
Hazel was born March 6, 1928 in the town of Wien, daughter of the late Richard and Bertha (Borchardt) Syring. On June 18, 1947 she married Roman G. Wagner at St. John the...
Bernice C. Domka
Mar 18, 2020
BERNICE C. DOMKA
WAUSAU – Bernice C. Domka age 90, Wausau passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18th in the Palliative unit at Aspirus Hospital. Bernice was born January 31, 1930 in the town of Bevent, daughter of the late Joseph Sr and Johanna (Yach) Bunczak. On May 1, 1948 she married Martin J. Domka at St....
Melvin E. Luther Jr.
Mar 16, 2020
Melvin E. Luther Jr., 82, Wausau, died Monday March 16, 2020 at the Hospice House.
He was born October 11, 1937 in Evanston, Illinois, son of the late Melvin Sr. and Julia (Hurd) Luther. On October 11, 1969 he married Mary Ann H. Faillaci at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic in West Allis. She survives.
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Roman R. Gruna
Mar 14, 2020
Roman R. Gruna, 78, Ringle, died Saturday March 14, 2020 at home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services and his family.
He was born October 1, 1941, in Wausau, son of the late August Sr. and Marcella (Glodowski) Gruna. On August 30, 1969, he married Barbara Gorski at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church in...
Levi R. Klockziem
Mar 11, 2020
Levi R. Klockziem, 83, Athens, died Wednesday March 11, 2020 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born May 28, 1936 in the town of Stettin, son of the late Richard and Erna (Kniess) Klockziem. On December 15, 1956, he married Delphine Wilde at Rib Falls Methodist Church. She...
Harvey R. Willhite
Mar 11, 2020
Harvey R. Willhite, 87, Edgar, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Applegate Terrace, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born June 24, 1932, son of the late Lester and Clara (Ullrich) Willhite. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1950. On July 20, 1953, Harvey began working for Wisconsin Public...
