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.
Allen Al" N. Schuster
Mar 6, 2020
Allen Nick “Al” “Butch” Schuster, 76, Mosinee, formerly of Marathon died Friday, March 6, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a year and a half long battle starting with gum cancer, then lymphoma and the last six months battling his bladder cancer that came back, even after being clear of it for thirteen years. Always staying positive that he...
Elaine M. (Roubal) Loos
Mar 6, 2020
Elaine Margaret (Roubal) Loos
Our Mother’s life journey ended today,March 6, 2020...........
Living to the age of 95 was quite an accomplishment! Elaine was born June 20, 1924 in Eland, WI to John and Christine (Henningsen) Roubal. John’s job with Northwestern Railroad took the family to Antigo, WI, where Elaine grew up with two sisters,...
Mae L. (Voigt) Mathwich
Mar 5, 2020
Mae L. Mathwich, 91, Town of Berlin passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2020 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau.
She was born May 1, 1928 in the Town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Arnold and Herta (Plisch) Voigt. On September 11, 1948 she married...
Mary L. (Cramer) Wagner
Mar 5, 2020
Mary L. Wagner, 63, died Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born January 25, 1957 in Antigo, daughter of Joyce (Radtke) Cramer and the late Harry Cramer.
For 39 years Mary worked for Newman Catholic Schools teaching approximately 750 students at St. Therese, St. Michael and most recently St. Mark as...
Constance "Connie" S. (Mcmahon) Josiger
Mar 3, 2020
Constance S. “Connie” Josiger, 81, Rothschild died Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born July 28, 1938 in Wausau, daughter of the late William Harlan “Irish” and Elaine (Remmel) McMahon. On May 7, 1960 she married Kenneth Josiger Sr. at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. He survives.
Connie was a homemaker...
Diane M. (Dirks) Blume
Mar 1, 2020
Diane M. Blume (Dirks),67, Marathon passed away in her home under hospice care on March 1st, 2020.
Diane was born on August 27th, 1952 to Oscar and Leila Dirks. She married Mark Blume on January 5th, 1991.
Later in life she went back to school to get her degree in Health and Human Services from...
Leonard "Len" Urban
Mar 1, 2020
Leonard N. “Len” Urban, 79, of the town of Marathon, died Sunday March 1, 2020 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services and his family.
He was born April 10, 1940 in Mosinee, son of the late John and Antonia Urban. On July 24, 1994 he married Carol Carr Burkett and...
Burton "Bud" Flagel
Feb 29, 2020
Burton "Bud" L. Flagel, 92, died Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Rennes Health and Rehab, Weston. He was born February 13, 1928 in Wausau, son of the late Clifford and Opal (Schuster) Flagel. On December 2, 1950, he married Georgianna Iversen at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on October 5, 2015. From 1947 until...
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...
