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.
Della Magdalena (Schult) Baker
Dec 27, 2019
Della M. Baker, 94, Wausau, died Friday, December 27, 2019 at Cady Homes, Wausau.
She was born May 29, 1925 in Wisconsin, daughter of the late Martin and Olga (Wiedow) Schult. On June 7, 1947, she married Richard Baker in Wisconsin Rapids. He preceded her in death on May 3, 2016.
Della was a dedicated...
Florence (Thorton) Baumann
Dec 26, 2019
Florence Baumann, 81, Eau Claire passed away into her heavenly father’s arms on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Oakwood Hills in Eau Claire, WI.
She was born November 12, 1938 in Iowa City, Iowa, daughter of the late Harold and Virginia (Williams) Thorton. Florence married Robert Williams on November 5th, 1955 in Dubuque, IA. He preceded her...
Thomas "Tom" L. Goldsworthy
Dec 26, 2019
Thomas “Tom” L. Goldsworthy, 83, Wausau, died Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born May 13, 1936, in Negaunee, MI, son of the late Clarence and Lila (Piironen) Goldsworthy. On March 26, 1960, he married Jane Kangas at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Ironwood, MI. She survives.
Tom was a veteran of...
Virginia B. Wunsch
Dec 25, 2019
Virginia B. Wunsch, 97, died Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born June 24, 1922 in Sheboygan, daughter of the late Alfred and Leona (Oppman) Alf. On May 21, 1949 she married Donald Wunsch at St. John Catholic Church, Marshfield. He preceded her in death on January 8, 2015.
Virginia graduated...
Violet M. Duberstein
Dec 24, 2019
Violet Marie Duberstein passed away in the early morning hours on December 24th 2019 at Copperleaf Assisted Living in Marathon, WI. Violet was born on July 17th, 1931 to Joseph and Effie (Childs) Lahr. Violet was united in marriage to the late Emil Duberstein on February 27th 1954.
Violet was a very quiet loving person. She treated...
Joan Lind
Dec 24, 2019
Joan Lind, 92, died Tuesday, December 24, 2019 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Our House, Wausau.
Joan was born August 3, 1927 in Champagne, IL, daughter of the late Theron and Geraldine (Mellor) Rewerts. She attended high school in Danville, IL, graduating in 1945. On June 3rd, 1949 Joan married her...
Gerald "Jerry" D. Pagel
Dec 24, 2019
Gerald “Jerry” D. Pagel, 84, entered into eternal life with his family by his side on Tuesday, December 24, 2019.
He was born July 31, 1935 in the town of Easton, son of the late Raymond and Goldie (Boettcher) Pagel. On June 9, 1956, he was united in marriage to Joyce Mathwich at St. Peter Lutheran Church,...
Doris M. Case
Dec 23, 2019
Doris M. Case, 91, left this world peacefully and surrounded by the love of her family on Monday, December 23, 2019 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.
She was born Doris Marie Beese on Dec. 4, 1928 in Wausau, WI, to Cecil and Evelyn (Andrejeski) Beese at the beginning of the Great Depression. Her...
David R. Pecha
Dec 21, 2019
David R. Pecha, 85, Wausau, died Saturday December 21, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born August 15, 1934, in Mattoon, son of the late Frank and Marie (Herda) Pecha. On February 11, 1956, he married Mary Lou Erickson in Mattoon. She preceded him in death August 7, 2006.
Prior to his retirement, Dave...
Harold Leroy Goretski
Dec 18, 2019
Harold L. Goretski, 79, Sayner, formerly of Wausau, passed away peacefully with his wife, Gerry by his side on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Riverview Health Services in Tomahawk.
He was born January 24, 1940 in Bevent, son of the late Rueben and Lucy (Wrobleski) Goretski. On January 23, 1960, he was united in marriage to the...
Keane Du Wayne Foster
Dec 16, 2019
Reverend Keane Du Wayne Foster, 80, died Monday, December 16, 2019 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Benedictine Living Community; formerly of R5620 Meridian Road in Athens, WI and of 1919 Grand Avenue Schofield Wi. Born May 29, 1939 in Wausau, WI. The son of Archie Paul Foster and Martha Josephine Nahring.
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Frank A. Tiffany
Dec 16, 2019
Frank A. Tiffany, 88, Athens passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 while under the care of St. Croix Hospice at Bedrock Health, Abbotsford.
He was born August 24, 1931 in Tomahawk, son of the late Edgar Tiffany and Zella Fish. On August 21, 1954 he married Beverly Smith at St. John Lutheran Church, Merrill. She survives.
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Richard "Rick" Ostrowski
Dec 14, 2019
Richard “Rick” Ostrowski, 68, Wausau passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born February 14, 1951 in Wausau, son of the late Edmund and Mildred (Beck) Ostrowski. On April 6, 1974 he married Candice “Candy” Zynda at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives.
Rick worked at Green Bay Packaging...
John "Tiny" C. D. Krueger
Dec 13, 2019
John “Tiny” C. D. Krueger, 78, Wausau, died Friday, December 13, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born June 28, 1941 in Wausau, son of the late Clarence and Eleanor (Zacher) Krueger. On September 23, 1967, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Patricia “Pat” Cisler at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. ...
Thomas "Tom" W. Giese
Dec 13, 2019
Thomas “Tom” W. Giese, 88, Marshfield, formerly of Athens passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019.
He was born December 18, 1930 in Athens, son of the late Edward and Ruth (Jacobitz) Giese. On December 15, 1953 he married Helen Morse. She preceded him in death on July 19, 2018.
As a young man, Tom...
John James Sahr Jr.
Dec 11, 2019
John J. Sahr Jr., 72, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born April 20, 1947 in Wausau, son of the late John Sr. and Elizabeth (Madden) Sahr. On December 2, 1967, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Karen J. Goetsch at St. Matthew...
Karen Ann (Peters) Ollhoff
Dec 6, 2019
Karen Ollhoff, 76, Village of Maine, died Friday, December 6, 2019 at Woodland Court Elder Services in Merrill, surrounded by her family, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born October 12, 1943 in Wausau, daughter of the late Alfred and Helen (Koppa) Peters. On February 17, 1962, she married James “Popsie”...
Gene R. Schmitt
Dec 4, 2019
Gene R. Schmitt, 81, Wausau died Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a brief illness.
He was born July 14, 1938 in St. Cloud, MN, son of the late Harry and Frances (Keeney) Schmitt. On August 13, 1988 he married Linda (Paul) Alward at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on...
Lorraine Zilisch
Dec 2, 2019
Lorraine Zilisch, 93, died Monday December 2, 2019 at Sylvan Crossing, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born June 12, 1926 in the town of Easton, daughter of the late Gustave Sr. and Minnie (Rick) Mueller. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in the town of Easton. ...
Chong Cha Yang
Nov 30, 2019
Chong Cha Yang, 61, Wausau, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Born February 1, 1958 in Laos to Txawj Yeeg Yaj and Mao Chang. Married Chao Xiong December 3, 1977.
He served as a soldier in the United States Special Guerrilla Unit from 1972-1978. Immigrated his family to the U.S. in...
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