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.
Michael "Korn" Kohnhorst
Oct 28, 2020
Michael “Korn” Kohnhorst, 70, Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at his home surrounded by family after a brief battle with brain cancer. He was born June 6, 1950 in Wausau, son of Ralph and the late Lois (Steiner) Kohnhorst. Mike married the love of his life and best friend, Pam Lodholz on December 11, 1976 at...
Ann Claire (Masanz) Knoeck
Oct 28, 2020
Ann Claire (Masanz) Knoeck, 80, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020.
Ann was born April 9, 1940 in Wausau, the daughter of the late Raymond and Claire (Kamenick) Masanz. She married the love of her life Gordon A. Knoeck on June 3, 1961 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder.
Ann is survived by...
Paul M. Wiegert
Oct 27, 2020
Paul M. Wiegert, 83, Wausau passed away on October 27, 2020 after a short stay at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born June 30, 1937 in Appleton, son of the late Melvin and Bertha (Beach) Wiegert. On April 25, 1959 he married Luella Leick at St. Mary Catholic Church, Greenleaf, WI.
Paul served three years...
Joanne M. Akavickas
Oct 27, 2020
Joanne M. Akavickas, 89, Schofield, died Tuesday October 27, 2020 at Cedar Ridge Elder Services, Schofield. She was born September 11, 1931, in Kronenwetter, daughter of the late Raymond and MaryAnn (Emenecker) Curler. On February 3, 1951, she married Edward J. Akavickas in Wausau. He preceded her in death April 30, 1983. Joanne had been employed at Marathon Battery and...
Karl V. Williams
Oct 25, 2020
Karl V. Williams, 91, Wausau, died Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born May 26, 1929 in Platteville, WI, son of the late Lester and Lillian (Pagel) Williams. On September 21, 1950, he married Joan Wittman at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on June 12, 2009.
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Dale L. Carr
Oct 24, 2020
Dale L. Carr, 70, died, October 24, 2020 at his home.
He was born October 5, 1950 in Marathon, son of Leona (Zawislan) Carr and the late Marcel Carr. On January 9, 1981 he married Doreen Reiche in Leesburg, Florida. She preceded him in death on November 24, 2011.
Dale served his country with the...
Maurice A. Normand
Oct 23, 2020
Maurice A. Normand “Morrie”, 81, Marathon, died Friday October 23, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born August 3, 1939 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph T. and Lorena (Marquis) Normand. On February 8, 1958, he married Carol Schilling at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death November 21, 2014.
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Richard G. Jacobson
Oct 22, 2020
Richard “Dick” G. Jacobson, 87, Wausau passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2020 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mountain Terrace Assisted Living.
He was born August 30, 1933 in Bessemer, Michigan, son of the late Gustav and Jennie (Johnson) Jacobson. On March 16, 1957 he very happily married Diane...
Catherine (Wilson) Dickinson
Oct 22, 2020
Catherine (Wilson) Dickinson, 94, of Wausau passed away peacefully on Thursday October 22nd. Catherine (Kayte) was born December 11, 1925 in Rhinelander; daughter of the late Clarence and Victoria (Koneazny) Wilson.
Kayte was preceded in death by her loving husband Russell, children Rachele (Dickinson) Jacobs and James Dickinson, and her sisters Shirley (Wilson) Moe and Sr. Mary...
Norbert J. Normand
Oct 22, 2020
Norbert J. Normand, 85, Marathon passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born May 9, 1935 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Lorena (Marquis) Normand. On September 12, 1955 he married Ila Vetter. She survives.
He served his country in the United States Marines Corps. during the...
Verna M. (Kunnanz) Shulta
Oct 21, 2020
Verna Shulta, 83, passed away at Wausau Manor on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, from Covid-19 pneumonia. Verna was born in Antigo, WI, on August 16, 1937, to Dena and William Kunnanz. She graduated from Wausau High School and in 1957, married Fabian Shulta, who preceded her in death in 2017. Verna enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. ...
Harry W. Sammann
Oct 21, 2020
Harry W. Sammann, 81, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 21, 2020 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home.
He was born February 26, 1939 in Germany, son of the late Willi and Erika (Hansen) Sammann. On April 23, 1960 he married Susan Hlava at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau.
For...
Lawrence "Larry" W. Walker
Oct 21, 2020
Lawrence “Larry” W. Walker, 77, Wausau passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born October 5, 1943 in Rhinelander, son of the late William and Florence (Holmes) Walker. On November 21, 1983 he married Sharon “Sheri” Bowen in Wausau. She survives.
Larry was a journeyman electrician prior becoming the...
Sally A. Borski
Oct 20, 2020
Sally A. Borski, 85, Weston, died Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at her home.
She was born October 3, 1935 in Hatley, daughter of the late Ernest and Regina (King) Platta. On June 7, 1958, she married James “Jim” Borski at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. He preceded her in death on August 16, 2010.
For...
Loretta "Lottie" J. Gustafson
Oct 19, 2020
Loretta “Lottie” Gustafson, Wausau, age 88, died peacefully at Wausau Manor on Monday, October 19, 2020.
Lottie was born on January 29, 1932 in Stratford Wisconsin to Frank C. and Leona A. (Scheribel) Lillge.
Moved to Wausau with her parents at the age of nine. Attended St Mary’s Catholic School. Graduated from Wausau Senior High...
Emil Carl Braatz Jr.
Oct 19, 2020
Emil Carl Braatz Jr. was called to be with the Lord, October 19, 2020 at his home in the same room in which he was born, 91 ½ years ago. Emil lived his entire life on the family farm. His family provided care for him at home the four months he was in hospice care to fulfill his wish....
Nancy L. Ziebell
Oct 18, 2020
February 12, 1936 - October 18th, 2020
Nancy L. Ziebell, 84 was called to be with the Lord on Sunday October 18th, 2020. She passed away at Aspirus Hospital due to complications from COVID-19. She was
born to the late Elmer & Elvira Pagel on February 12th, 1936 in Wausau.
Nancy married her...
Paula Minor
Oct 15, 2020
Paula Minor, age 50, died Thursday October 15, 2020 at St. Rita Adult Family Home, Mosinee, Wisconsin.
She was born January 22, 1970 in Beloit, daughter of the Phillip and Mary (Silverhus) Minor.
Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday October 27, 2020 at East Lawn Cemetery, Beloit. Paula will be interred near her siblings,...
Kathy J. (Koskey) Behrens
Oct 15, 2020
Kathy J. Behrens, 63, Wausau passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born February 5, 1957 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edmund and Joyce (Kinney) Koskey. On November 29, 1986 she married Rodger Behrens at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives.
Kathy enjoyed many jobs throughout...
Louis S. Haas
Oct 14, 2020
Louis S. Haas, 77, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at his home.
He was born April 11, 1943 in Ironwood, MI, son of the late Louis and Florence (Wyzlic) Haas. On May 10, 1985, he married Linda Noskoviak in Wausau. She survives.
Louis was a veteran of the United States Airforce. He attended Michigan...
