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.
Vinoo Cameron
Mar 4, 2025
Vinoo Cameron, M.D. passed peacefully on March 4, 2025, after living a life on his own terms.
Driven by his faith in God and in this country, Dr. Cameron served the community for over 45 years as a physician in Athens and Medford, Wisconsin- a long distance from the Daryaganj neighborhood in New Delhi, India, where he...
Caroline A. Pieper
Mar 4, 2025
Caroline A. Pieper, 92, of Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born on January 14, 1933 in Bevent to the late William and Doris (Treba) Nigbur. On December 29, 1951 she was united in marriage to David Pieper at St. Michael Catholic Church in Wausau and he preceded her...
Michael James Henry
Feb 28, 2025
Michael James Henry, age 70, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 due to kidney failure, under the care of Tidewell Hospice in Palmetto, Florida.
Mike was born on May 28, 1954, to Jerome (Jerry) and Mary Denise (Heenan) Henry in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. As the middle child between his brother, Jeffrey, and sister, Mary Beth, Mike...
Philip J. Knauf Jr.
Feb 28, 2025
Philip J. “Butch” Knauf Jr., 76, Marathon died Friday, February 28, 2025 while under the care of St. Croix Hospice at this home.
He was born July 31, 1948 in Wausau, son of the late Philip and Delores (Fischer) Knauf, Sr.
For many years Butch worked at Knauf Brothers Trucking and lastly at Rib Mountain...
Wallace "Wally" Walters
Feb 26, 2025
Wallace “Wally” Walters, 79, Athens, left his family to take his place in the Lord’s kingdom after a brave but losing battle with dementia on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Colonial Health Services, Colby. He was born March 26, 1945 in Stevens Point, son of the late Theodore and Esther (Modrzejewski) Walters. He lived in Custer until the age...
Arlene M. Hannemann
Feb 26, 2025
Arlene Marie (Hall) Hannemann, of Wausau, passed away peacefully at her home with family, at the age of 101, on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. She was born on September 18, 1923 in Marathon, Wisconsin to the late Julius and Hattie (Jagodzinski) Hall. On June 18, 1946, she married Walter Hannemann at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. Arlene joined Walter...
Lorraine G. Martyn
Feb 25, 2025
Lorraine G. Martyn, Marathon, formerly of Edgar, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 while under the care of Heartland Hospice at Copperleaf, Marathon.
She was born May 25, 1931 in Edgar, daughter of the late Emil and Olga (Borchardt) Baumann. On June 2, 1954, she married Isaac Martyn at St. John Lutheran Church, Town of...
Robert O. Barton
Feb 24, 2025
Robert O. Barton, 74, Tomahawk passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 at Country Terrace, Tomahawk.
He was born September 24, 1950 in Dixon, IL, son of the late Robert C. and Clara (Zweck) Barton.
Robert enjoyed watching TV, was known to have a large collection of watches and he always could be found wearing a...
Harry A. Blair
Feb 23, 2025
Harry A. Blair, 92, Wausau passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at his home.
He was born on July 16, 1932 in Morristown, New Jersey. On August 21, 1954 he married Adele Steeber in New Jersey. She passed away on December 12, 2020.
Harry graduated high school at 16 and joined the U.S. Navy...
Carol J. Paska
Feb 23, 2025
Carol J. Paska, 85, of Rib Mountain, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after battling influenza and pneumonia.
She was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Margaret and Calvin Taylor and was a 1958 graduate of Green Bay West High School. Carol attended UW-Oshkosh and later graduated cum laude from UW-Green...
Myron T. Stieber
Feb 21, 2025
Myron T. Stieber, 42, Marshfield, formerly of Marathon, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield.
He was born March 31, 1982, in Wausau, son of Donald and Lynn (Ruplinger) Stieber, Marathon.
He attended Marathon High School and graduated in 2000. After high school, Myron attended NTC for welding and began...
Dennis L. Kaminski
Feb 21, 2025
Dennis L. Kaminski, 81, Wausau passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wood Aven, Wausau.
He was born April 17, 1943 in Wausau, son of the late Wallace and Genevieve (Koback) Kaminski. On May 21, 1977 he married Dorothy Kennicker in Wausau. She survives....
Anthony "Tony" G. Hiebl
Feb 21, 2025
Anthony “Tony” Hiebl, 90, Wausau, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, February 21, 2025 at his home, under the care of Interim Hospice.
He was born December 9, 1934 in the town of Johnson, son of the late George Jr. and Anna (Krupka) Hiebl. On October 17, 1980, he married Marlene Duranceau at Rib...
Gordon Dean Haggerty
Feb 21, 2025
Gordon Dean Haggerty, 76, town of Berlin, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born January 24, 1949 in Boscobel, son of the late Merlin and Carol Mae (Larsen) Haggerty. On June 2, 1973, he married his beloved wife of 51 years, Charlene “Char” Luchterhand at Zion...
Duane E. Mueller
Feb 19, 2025
Duane E. Mueller, 52, of the town of Stettin, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
He was born on December 5, 1972 in Wausau to the late Glenn and Elaine (Nagel) Mueller. Duane graduated from Edgar High School in 1991 and attended classes in Eau Claire and at N.T.C. where he received his associate’s degree. ...
Melvin R. Marohl
Feb 17, 2025
Melvin R. Marohl, 82, Athens passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield.
He was born September 17, 1942 in Fenwood, son of the late Henry and Cecelia (Seidel) Marohl. On December 28, 1968 he married Mary Felzkowski at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She survives.
In his earlier years...
Marjory Seline (Wesenick) Hollman
Feb 16, 2025
Marjory S. Hollman, 90, Wausau, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Mountain Terrace in Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born February 20, 1934 in Wausau, daughter of the late Albert and Seline (Isaacson) Wesenick. On August 15, 1953, she married Milton “Milt” Hollman at Zion Lutheran Church...
Marvin C. Osterbrink
Feb 15, 2025
Marvin C. Osterbrink, 84, Wausau passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Service at Wood Aven, Wausau.
He was born August 27, 1940 in Marathon, son of the late William and Sadie (Clark) Osterbrink. On June 14, 1969 he married Delores Albrecht in Wausau. She survives.
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Danielle Marie Dobbs
Feb 15, 2025
Danielle Marie Dobbs, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2025, after a long battle with her health. She was born on May 13, 1975, at Mercy Hospital in Janesville. She completed her education at Pinkerton Academy in Derry, NH.
Danielle loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren who always brought her love and...
Dora M. (Schoessow) Raddatz
Feb 13, 2025
Dora M. (Schoessow) Raddatz, 93, of the Town of Hamburg, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025. She was born in Merrill on February 17, 1931 to the late Karl and Sylvia (Schmidt) Mundt.
She was baptized, confirmed, and married to Harold Schoessow Sr. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in the town of Corning. He preceded her in...
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