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.
Helen M. Schmitt
Nov 29, 2019
Helen M. Schmitt, 75, Weston, died Friday November 29, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born March 20, 1944 in Phillips, daughter of the late Frank and Marie (Sikyta) Samal. On June 11, 1966, she married Duane Schmitt in Phillips. He survives.
Helen graduated from Phillips High School in 1962. She had been employed...
Jacob "Jack" G. Altenhofen
Nov 27, 2019
Jacob “Jack” G. Altenhofen, 82, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, after a brave battle with Parkinson’s on Wednesday, November 27, 2019.
He was born June 25, 1937 in Marathon, son of the late Jacob and Victoria (Kohlbeck) Altenhofen. On May 9, 1964 he married Marion Corda in Wausau.
Jack served his country...
Mavis E. (Wendorff) Krueger
Nov 26, 2019
Mavis E. Krueger, 91, Wausau, died Tuesday November 26, 2019 at her home.
She was born February 18, 1928 in the town of Stettin, daughter of the late Hugo and Ida (Steidinger) Wendorff. Mavis was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in the town of Stettin, where on June 3, 1949, she married Victor Krueger. ...
Lorna Rietz
Nov 25, 2019
Lorna Rietz, 102, passed away November 25 under the care of St. Croix Hospice and the Athenian Assisted Living staff. She was the first resident of her beloved new home.
She was born July 29, 1917 in Holloway MN to Henry and Ida (Callies) Mattheisen and graduated from Stanley High School and Chippewa County Normal School and...
Michael "Mike" D. Hartwig
Nov 24, 2019
Michael “Mike” D. Hartwig, 77, died Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born May 27, 1942 in Bremerton, Washington, son of the late George and Velma (Borden) Hartwig.
When Mike was a toddler the family moved to Medford where he attended school. After graduating he moved to Kansas and then to...
Charles "Chuck" H. Augustine
Nov 23, 2019
Charles “Chuck” H. Augustine, 66, died Saturday, November 23, 2019 doing what he loved, being outdoors and hunting.
He was born February 1, 1953 in Wausau, son of Eleanor (Boruch) Augustine and the late Victor Augustine. On November 2, 1974 he married Jan Fermanich at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives.
Chuck graduated in...
Betty Straub
Nov 22, 2019
Betty Straub, 85, Rothschild, died Friday November 22, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born December 12, 1933, in Chicago, daughter of the late Ludwig and Johanna (Ludtman) Bohmann. On August 22, 1951, she married Kenneth Straub at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. He preceded her in death September 6, 2018.
Survivors include three...
Sally A. (Gilbertson) Gorski
Nov 21, 2019
Sally A. Gorski, 68, Wausau, passed away peacefully in her home while surrounded by family on Thursday, November 21, 2019, under the care of Ascension at Home Hospice.
She was born January 29, 1951 in Wausau, daughter of the late Roger and Lorraine (Durand) Gilbertson. On September 14, 1974, she married Ken Gorski at St. Anne Catholic...
Jean V. (Rusch) Wisnewski
Nov 19, 2019
Jean V. Wisnewski, 86, Edgar passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at her home.
She was born on July 17, 1933 in Wausau, daughter of the late Norman and Loma (Strei) Rusch and is survived by her son, Lyonel Wisnewski; her brother, Gary (Joan) Rusch; her grandchildren: Seth (Sandi) Dahlke, Erin (Brent) Speetzen, Anthony Wisnewski; and...
Joane M. (Holzem) Engman
Nov 18, 2019
Joane M. Engman, 89, Wausau, died Monday November 18, 2019 at Azura Memory Care.
She was born November 22, 1929 in Wausau, daughter of Lawrence and Gertrude (Bauman) Holzem. On May 28, 1952, she married Richard O. Engman at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death September 24, 2002.
Survivors include her...
Amanda Ann Mengel
Nov 16, 2019
Amanda Ann Mengel, 22, Wausau, died Saturday, November 16, 2019 in Wausau, due to complications from a venous thrombosis embolism.
She was born December 31, 1996 in Wausau, daughter of Gene and Kimberly (Couillard) Mengel of Wausau. She was a 2015 graduate of DC Everest High School, and continued her studies at St. Norbert College, where she...
Lou Ann Zemski
Nov 15, 2019
Lou Ann Zemski, 85, joined her heavenly Father on Friday November 15, 2019.
She was born May 4, 1934, in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Lepak) Wadzinski. On June 19, 1951, she married Joseph J. Zemski at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. He preceded her in death February 4, 2006.
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Donald C. Albert
Nov 10, 2019
Donald C. Albert, 87, died Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born March 14, 1932 in Milwaukee, son of the late Charles and Alvina (Schumann) Albert.
Before retirement, Donald worked as a senior planner for production control at Allen Bradley (Rockwell Automation). He was a minister for his congregation of Jehovah’s...
Pauline (Polly) Rolnicki
Nov 10, 2019
Pauline M. (Polly) Rolnicki
Our heavenly Father saw she was getting tired and whispered “Come with Me”. Pauline (Polly) Rolnicki, age 99 yrs., died on Sunday November 10, 2019 at Benedictine Manor, Wausau, WI. She was born June 14, 1920 to Julius and Frances (Trzebiatowski) Lewandoski in the Town of Ried, Marathon County, WI . She was...
Frederick N. Haasl
Nov 9, 2019
Frederick N. Haasl, 77, Wausau, died Saturday November 9, 2019 at the Cady Home, Wausau.
He was born November 25, 1941, in Auburndale, son of the late Norbert and Agnes (Aschbeck) Haasl. Fred lived a simple life growing up on the family farm with his parents and sisters. He was an avid collector of John Deere toy...
Herman R. Groshek
Nov 8, 2019
Herman R. Groshek, 97, Ringle died Friday, November 8, 2019 at Asprius Wausau Hospital.
He was born November 18, 1921 in Wausau, son of the late Frank and Helen (Yach) Groshek. On September 11, 1948 he married Helen Kolinski at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. She preceded him in death on September 28, 2011.
For...
Joan M. Schneeberger
Nov 6, 2019
Joan M. Schneeberger, 87, Marathon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born March 17, 1932 in Brookfield, daughter of Simon and Catherine (Groh) Gebhardt. On October 23, 1954, she married Robert “Bob” Schneeberger at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Elm Grove. He survives.
Together, Joan and Bob...
Linda C. (Skamfer) Dustan
Nov 4, 2019
On November 4th, 2019 Linda Carol Dustan, 72, of Wausau, WI entered into eternal life after a 17 month furiously fought battle with cancer.
Linda was born in Eau Claire, WI to Donald L and Gail Skamfer. On June 26, 1971 Linda married Ronald Dustan which began a 48-year long love story that will continue on through...
Kristine (Zoromski) Ayvazzdeh
Nov 3, 2019
Kristine (Zoromski) Ayvaczdeh, 49, St. Germain, died Sunday November 3, 2019 at home.
She was born December 24, 1969, in Wausau, daughter of Mark Zoromski, Kronenwetter and Lynn (Busko) Tessmer, Weston.
Kristine enjoyed the outdoors and all that went with it including, camping, hunting and fishing. She was the owner and operator of Kristine’s Crystal...
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