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.
Darrell H. Zunker
Feb 2, 2020
Darrell Henry Zunker passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday February 2, 2020.
He was born on October 3, 1936 to Henry and Adela (Treu) Zunker.
Darrell graduated from Wausau High School. He entered the US Army and proudly served in Germany for over three years in the 10th Mountain Division and...
Thomas A. Rock
Feb 1, 2020
Thomas A. Rock, 67, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 at his home.
He was born October 15, 1952 in Superior, son of the late John and Ruth (Murray) Rock.
Thomas was a talented computer programmer, working for various companies in his 42 year career. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching science fiction movies.
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Sai Vue Lo
Jan 30, 2020
Sai Vue Lo, age 66, a resident of Wausau returned home to his Lord on Thursday, January 30, 2020. He was born in Laos on January 1, 1954.
In 1980, Sai arrived to the United States of America after finding refuge from the Vietnam War, ultimately making Central Wisconsin his home since 1985.
Sai was...
Alison "Ali" Marie Will
Jan 28, 2020
Alison “Ali” M. Will, age 35 of Aniwa, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Saint Clare’s Hospital, Weston following a courageous 10-year battle with cancer.
She was born June 27, 1984 in Wausau, daughter of Jeffrey and Rhonda (Schiltz) Will.
Ali was a Wausau East graduate and also a graduate of Northcentral Technical...
Matthew "Matt" J. Milne
Jan 27, 2020
Matthew James Milne, age 43 of Lake Hallie, Wisconsin, died Jan. 27, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Luther Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin due to injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident five days prior.
Born in San Antonio, Texas May 2, 1976, Matthew was a 1994 graduate of Wausau West High School where he participated in soccer...
Neil A. Masanz
Jan 25, 2020
Neil A. Masanz, 47, of Kronenwetter passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 with his loving family by his side, at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield, Wi. He was born August 16, 1972 in Wausau, son of Allen Masanz and the late Judith (Bergs) Masanz. On October 3, 2009 he married Hollie Watland in Mosinee, Wisconsin. She survives. For many years...
Christine "Chris" Koskey
Jan 24, 2020
Christine "Chris" Koskey, 56, passed away peacefully with family and close friends by her side on Friday, January 24, 2020. She was in palliative care at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield. Chris had been long battling a complicated illness.
Chris is now reunited with the love of her life, Paul Frankwick who preceded her in death in 2014....
Merlyn P. Kamke
Jan 21, 2020
Merlyn P. Kamke, 91, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. He was born in Schofield on November 8, 1928, son of the late Faale and Helen (Gies) Kamke. Merlie served his country with the U.S. Army in Germany from 1951 until his Honorable Discharge in 1953. On June 4, 1960, Merlie and Arletta Kasten were united...
Aloha M. (Ponterio) Barlow
Jan 20, 2020
Aloha M. (Ponterio) Barlow, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 20, 2020.
Aloha was born in Sparta, Wi on July 6, 1937. She married Edward J. Barlow on July 2, 1956 at the Little Brown Church in the Vail.
Together they farmed in the Melrose area for many years while...
Laverne "Vern" J. Springer
Jan 17, 2020
LaVerne “Vern” Springer, 79, Wausau, died at home with his family by his side on Friday, January 17, 2020, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born April 25, 1940 on the family farm on Holstein Lane just south of Edgar, son of the late Paul and Blanche (Austin) Springer. Vern had...
Felix C. D'Souza
Jan 17, 2020
Felix C. D’Souza, 100, Weston, died Friday, January 17, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born March 23, 1919 in Bombay, India, son of the late Joao and Leticia D’Souza. On May 24, 1950, he married Esmeralda D’Souza in India, she preceded him in death.
Felix worked as an engineer for the Port of...
Ronald D. Reiche
Jan 15, 2020
Ronald D. Reiche, 84, a life-long resident of rural Edgar, Wi died on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at his home.
Ron was born on June 18th, 1935 in Wausau, Wi to Martin and Wanda (Winkert) Reiche. He started life on a small farm near the Rib River in the Town of Rib Falls, Marathon County, Wisconsin.
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Gerald J. Strehlow
Jan 15, 2020
Gerald J. Strehlow, 95, Wausau, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born March 19, 1924 in Wausau, son of the late Otto and Eleanor (Scholz) Strehlow. On July 31, 1948, he married Joyce Heller at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on January 26, 2013.
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William J. Andreas
Jan 13, 2020
William “Bronco Bill” Andreas
48, passed away, Monday, January 13, 2020, in Wausau, Wisconsin. He was born July 11, 1971 to the late Jerald and Alice (Kortbein) Andreas in Wausau. On July 28, 1989, he married Carrie Wright. During their 20 year marriage they had three children.
On June 2, 2010, he married Jamie Babcock....
Dwane "Big Ed" O. Stoelting
Jan 13, 2020
Dwane “Big Ed” O. Stoelting, 87, died Monday, January 13, 2020 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.
He was born April 16, 1932 in Merrill, son of the late Ora and Eldora (Bushor) Stoelting. On May 27, 1978 he married Beverly Dahm at St. Paul United Church...
James Arthur Nowack
Jan 9, 2020
James “Jim” A. Nowack, 82, Marathon, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus, surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born August 29, 1937 in the town of Cleveland, son of the late Arthur and Irene (Laidlaw) Nowack. On June 18, 1960, he married the love of...
Mary Ann Mizwinski-Zajackowski
Jan 8, 2020
Mary Ann Mizwinski-Zajackowski, 73, died Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at her home.
She was born June 22, 1946 in Wausau, daughter of the late Leonard and Anna (Toth) Mizwinski. On November 20, 1999 she married Gregory Zajackowski at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives.
In 1967 Mary Ann graduated from St. Mary’s School of...
Norman Vilas Thurs
Jan 6, 2020
Norman V. Thurs, 90, Athens, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Ascension Saint Clare’s Hospital, Weston.
He was born September 17, 1929 in the Town of Hamburg, one of five sons to the late Gustave and Gertrude (Mueller) Thurs.
For 37 years, Norman worked as a manager for the...
Gary Lee Burmeister
Jan 6, 2020
Gary Lee Burmeister, 69, Town of Rib Falls, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2020 while under the care of Heartland Hospice Care at Wausau Manor.
He was born September 8, 1950, son of the late Henry and Barbara (Williamson) Burmeister. On November 3, 1973 he married, what Gary referred to as his “Queen”, Suzanne “Suzie”...
Paul John Schneider
Jan 4, 2020
Paul J. Schneider, 91, Wausau, formerly of Mundelein, IL, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, January 4, 2020, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born April 29, 1928 in Chicago, IL, son of the late Peter and Elizabeth (Kolleng) Schneider. On May 28, 1949, he married Florence Gruener at St....
