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.
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...
Choua T. Chang
Feb 20, 2020
Choua T Chang, 59, Wausau, died on Febuary 20, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center. She was surrounded by family as she had taken her last breath.
Choua was born on January 4, 1961 in Laos to Chia Tong Thao and May Chang Thao. She was the fourth child out of eight. She had arrived to the United...
Maria Ann Hauer
Feb 20, 2020
Maria Ann Hauer, 56, Wausau, died at her home on Thursday, February 20, 2020, following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born August 4, 1963 in Wausau to the late Anton and Barbara (Klimek) Schilling.
Maria was currently employed at Regal Beloit (former Marathon Electric) in Wausau, where she was a faithful employee for...
Darlene Susan (Tesch) Rothenberger
Feb 18, 2020
Darlene S. Rothenberger, 81, Cassel, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born March 12, 1938 in Wausau to the late Albert and Bernadine (Michlig) Tesch. On October 27, 1953, she married Leroy Rothenberger at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski and together had nine children....
Delores M. Loskot
Feb 17, 2020
Delores M. Loskot, 82, died Monday, February 17, 2020, at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born July 19, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late Ben and Esther (Swedowski) Tushkowski.
On May 23, 1962, Delores was united in marriage to Kamil Loskot. He preceded her in death on October 15, 1980.
Delores...
Armond F. Loos
Feb 16, 2020
Armond F. Loos, 81, died Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Sylvan Crossings, Wausau.
He was born December 28, 1938 in Wausau, son of the late Frank and Mary (Tomcek) Loos.
He grew up helping his father on the family farm. After high school, he served his country in the United States Air Force in Turkey...
Leone "Lee" E. (Brill) Peterson
Feb 16, 2020
Leone “Lee” Peterson, 94, Schofield, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Rennes Health and Rehabilitation Center, Weston.
Lee was born to John and Regina (Strosin) Brill on March 28, 1925 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin - though for quite a while she would have told you she was a...
Jean A. Lierman
Feb 14, 2020
Jean A. Lierman, 77, died Friday, February 14, 2020 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau.
She was born May 13, 1942 in Wausau, daughter of the late Wilfred and Ruth (Erdman) Cota.
Jean graduated in 1963 from St. Mary’s School of Nursing and spent her nursing career...
Ronald "Frog" J. West
Feb 12, 2020
Ronald “Frog” J. West, 74, died Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at his home.
He was born June 6, 1945 in Antigo, son of the late Lurid “Stub” and Phyllis (Jessey) West. On March 23, 1976 he married Beth Manske in Wausau.
Ronald served his country in the United States Army and worked many years as...
Fred H. Bryden Jr.
Feb 12, 2020
Fred Harris Bryden, Jr. died Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at the home of his daughter Juanita Thomas while under the care of Ascension at Home Hospice. He was 84 years old. Fred was born May 4, 1935 in Charleroi, PA. He was the son of the late Fred Harris Bryden Sr. and the late Mabel Myra (Crow) Bryden, both...
Elizabeth "Betty" Karlen
Feb 11, 2020
Elizabeth (Betty) Karlen, age 94, of Edgar passed away peacefully on February 11, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center surrounded by family.
Betty Wilichowski was born on December 10, 1925 in the Town of Cassel and grew up in a large family on the family farm. Being the oldest daughter, she had many responsibilities taking care of siblings...
Geraldine "Geri" Hobbs-Albright
Feb 8, 2020
Geraldine “Geri” Sandra Hobbs-Albright, 79, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Ministry Saint Clare’s Hospital, Weston.
She was born April 6, 1940 in Hinsdale, Illinois, daughter of the late Edward and Deloris (Anderson) Stemm. On July 23, 1988 she married James Albright in Merrill, WI.
Geri worked as a Special Education teacher in Antigo,...
Alice (Sniegoski) Podruch
Feb 7, 2020
Podruch, Alice (Sniegoski): Passed away peacefully at Aspirus Hospice House on February 7, 2020 at the age of 95. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 62 years, Louis L. Podruch, in 2010. Alice was born July 11, 1924 in Wausau to Stanley Sniegoski and Anna (Witucki) Sniegoski. Loving mother of Mary (Ron) Retzke, LeeAnn (David L . Johnson) Podruch,...
Gerald G. Writz
Feb 7, 2020
Gerald G. Writz, 68, Wausau, died Friday February 7, 2020 at his home.
He was born January 14, 1952, in Marshfield, son of George Writz, Wausau and the late Laurene (Passehl) Writz. Gerald was a veteran of the US Navy serving during the Vietnam War.
For several years, Gerald drove truck for Central Beer Distributors...
Wayne "Chris" Christiansen
Feb 6, 2020
Wayne R. “Chris” Christiansen, 73, Wausau, died Thursday February 6, 2020 at the Hospice House.
He was born June 14, 1946 in Wausau, son of the late August and Louise (Thomas) Christiansen. On August 30, 1969, he married Virginia Olejniczak at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives.
He proudly served his county as a...
Jane L. Krueger
Feb 5, 2020
Jane L. Krueger, 95, passed peacefully Wednesday, February 5, 2020 under the care of Interim Hospice at Pride TLC, Schofield.
She was born January 3, 1925 in Fulton, New York, daughter of the late Paul and Catherine (Dominski) Shepanik. On September 24, 1949 she married Douglas Krueger at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives.
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Dorothy M. Martino
Feb 3, 2020
Dorothy M. Martino, 91, died Monday, February 3, 2020 at North Central Health Care, Wausau.
She was born May 23, 1928 in Wausau, daughter of the late Jacob and Mary (Guiniso) Martino. She worked for many years as a meat cutter at Red Owl followed by being self employed as a painter. In her younger years she...
Clarence John Durr
Feb 3, 2020
Clarence J. Durr, 87, Edgar, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born September 16, 1932 in the Town of Browning, only child of the late Albert and Helen (Wedeman) Durr. On September 14, 1957, he was united in marriage to Sandra Heidmann at St. John Catholic Church, Wuertzburg. She...
