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.
Gary C. Ahrens
Feb 6, 2025
Gary C. Ahrens, age 61, Marathon, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
He was born on March 22, 1963 to Ervin and Arletta (Braunel) Ahrens. He grew up on the family dairy/ginseng farm, Granite Hill Dairy in Marathon, WI. In 1981, he graduated from Marathon High School.
Gary met the love of his life,...
Rose A. Gottung
Feb 6, 2025
Rose A. Gottung, 65, of Wausau, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Born on August 10, 1959, in Wausau, Rose was the daughter of the late Jerome and Violet (Petrowski) Gottung. She spent her life dedicated to her community, serving for many years as an Administrative Specialist for the City of Wausau....
Cynthia "Cindy" E. (Lynch) Edgerton
Feb 5, 2025
Cynthia (Cindy) Elizabeth Edgerton, 66, Wausau, passed away peacefully at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, following a short illness, with family at her side on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
She was born June 25, 1958 in Milwaukee to Richard and Patricia (Means) Lynch. On July 23, 1982, she married Richard “Rick” Edgerton in Milwaukee.
She was last...
Dorris "Dolly" Meeuwsen
Feb 4, 2025
Dorris “Dolly” Meeuwsen, 92, of Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau.
She was born on December 25, 1932 to the late Paul and Doris (Carter) Bechberger in New York, New York. Over the years she furthered her education and received a B.A. degree from Hope College and a master’s...
Marlene Joyce Laffin
Feb 2, 2025
Marlene Joyce Laffin (née Syring) beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many, passed away on February 2, 2025 at the age of 87 in Kimberly, Wisconsin.
Until recently, Marlene had been a lifelong resident of Wausau, and was the loving mother of five children: Cindi Laffin (James Massey), Julie Laffin (Andrew Cook), Gregg Laffin (Jean), Shelley...
Joan Marie (Aschebrook) Damerell
Feb 2, 2025
Joan M. Damerell, 92, Wausau, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, under the care of Compassus Hospice.
She was born December 16, 1932 in Wausau, daughter of the late Gustav and Myrtle (Kwiatkowski) Aschebrook. On August 13, 1952, she married Charles Damerell in South Carolina.
For many years, Joan...
David D. Herzog
Jan 31, 2025
David D. Herzog, 85, of Rothschild, was called home to Jesus on Friday, January 31, 2025. Dave was born to David and Katherine Herzog on October 29, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois. He is loved and cherished by his wife of 57 years, Mary; son, Paul (Katie) Herzog; daughter, Cindy (Eugene) Gan; grandchildren, Christopher, Delilah, and Bradley Herzog and John...
Frederick P. Kowalski
Jan 30, 2025
Frederick P Kowalski, born March 9th, 1956, a Wausau, WI native, loving husband and partner for 35 years to Colleen T Duffy-Kowalski, loving father, amazing soccer coach, and perfectionist teacher to Conor Frederick and Max Stephan, son of Vye (Violet) Pashilk Kowalski++ and Steve (Stephan) Kowalski++, historic Guernsey Dairy Farm Family from Wausau, identical twin brother to Ted (Caren)...
Oscar A. Held
Jan 27, 2025
Oscar A. Held, 88, Edgar passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born March 23, 1936 in Athens, son of the late Herman and Helena (Winter) Held. Oscar married Carol Olah. They later divorced but had four children together.
Oscar farmed in the Town of Wien his whole life. ...
Loraine (Laska) Hornung
Jan 26, 2025
Loraine Hornung, 87, Wausau passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at her home.
She was born the 10th of 13 children in Stevens Point, to the late Alvin and Laura Laska. The family moved to Wausau in 1945, where Loraine went to St. Michael School and then graduated in 1955 from Wausau High.
The...
Sarah A. Crabtree
Jan 25, 2025
"Sarah Ann Crabtree, age 88, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025 in her home.
Sarah is survived by her sister Betsy Barre, daughters Katherine Crabtree and Anne Meisner, and grandchildren Andrew and Eleanor Meisner. She was born in Toledo, Ohio to Eleanor and Edwin Shearman in 1936.
Throughout her life she was a devoted...
Rodney F. Rohde
Jan 25, 2025
In Loving Memory of Rodney F. Rohde
January 24, 1947-January 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Rodney Ferdinand Rohde, aka “The Skullman” at Wausau Aspirus Hospital on January 25, 2025. Rodney was born in Wausau to the late Harry Rohde and Leona (Fontaine) Rohde. Rodney attended various...
John R. Pijan
Jan 23, 2025
John Richard Pijan, 84, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.
He was born October 12, 1940, South Milwaukee, son of the late Leonard and Vernette (Dobberstein) Pijan. On June 5, 1965 he married Sharon Piehl at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau....
Eunice Mary Ann (Imhoff) Wimmer
Jan 23, 2025
Eunice Mary Ann Wimmer, 83, Marathon, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Mountain Terrace in Wausau.
She was born September 12, 1941 in the Town of Cassel, daughter of the late Alex and Mary Ann (Jansen) Imhoff. On November 24, 1979, she married Lawrence “Larry” N. Wimmer. He preceded her in death on December 31,...
Joan M. Hornung
Jan 21, 2025
Joan M. Hornung, 93, of Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Aspirus Hospice House.
She was born on June 12, 1931 in Stratford to the late Walter and Ellen (Raliegh) Dhein. Joan was united in marriage to Gerald Hornung on January 27, 1951 in Stratford, and together they had five children. In addition to...
Vera A. Sellung
Jan 21, 2025
Vera A. Sellung, 87, Weston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Mountain Terrace, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
Vera was born in Nebraska on December 13, 1937, to the late Orval and Florence (Cowan) Ross. Her strong work ethic was instilled as a child working on the family...
Jack Dale Krautkramer
Jan 20, 2025
Jack D. Krautkramer, 91, Marathon, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Copperleaf Assisted Living in Marathon, under the care of Heartland Hospice.
Jack was born January 19th, 1934 to the late Franklin and Lillian (Drengler) Krautkramer. He enlisted in the United States Navy/Air Force in 1951-1954 and was stationed in Florida and North Africa...
Gary R. Mccartan Sr.
Jan 17, 2025
Gary Raymond McCartan Sr., 76, of Fitchburg, WI, formerly of Wausau WI, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 17, 2025. Gary was born on December 18, 1948 in Wauwatosa, WI, to the late Audrey Mae (Kegal) and Raymond Anthony McCartan.
He graduated from Wauwatosa East High School in 1967 and went on to pursue...
Duwayne P. Bacon
Jan 17, 2025
DuWayne P. Bacon, Spencer passed away Friday, January 17, 2025 at his home.
He was born January 22, 1954 in Wausau, son of the late Cecil and Pauline (Barthel) Bacon. DuWayne married Donna J. Weiler. They later divorced but remained friends.
DuWayne spent several years working with his brother Clifford building pole buildings prior to...
Patrick "Pat" A. Tomlin
Jan 17, 2025
Patrick “Pat” A. Tomlin, 40, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at Aspirus Merrill Hospital.
He was born July 24, 1984, in Milwaukee, son of John and Doreen (Arndorfer) Tomlin. On November 8, 2014, he married Joni Herring in Colorado.
Pat was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and photography. He was a DIY guy...
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