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.

Susan M. Meyer

Susan M. Meyer

Oct 9, 2019

Susan M. Meyer, 70, died Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston.

She was born May 18, 1949 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Willard “Pat” and Isabelle (Schreiner) Pierce.  On July 22, 1978 she married Edward Meyer Jr. in McHenry, Illinois.  He survives.

For 47 years Susan worked as a...

Ronald R. Schuster

Ronald R. Schuster

Oct 8, 2019

Ronald R. Schuster, 78, Wausau, died Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Our House Assisted Living in Wausau.

He was born June 25, 1941 in Wausau, son of the late Herbert Jr. and Stella (Dahlke) Schuster.  On August 30, 1964, he married Sandra M. Peterson at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau.  She preceded him in death on August...

Leroy Herman Ovel

Leroy Herman Ovel

Oct 7, 2019

Leroy H. Ovel, 96, Wausau, died Monday, October 7, 2019 at Applegate Terrace, Wausau.

He was born April 29, 1923 in Tomahawk, son of the late Herman and Rose (Fehringer) Ovel.  On September 28, 1946, he married Ruth Bean at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau.  She preceded him in death on June 12, 2001.

Leroy...

Roger L. Brendemuehl

Roger L. Brendemuehl

Oct 7, 2019

Roger Lee Brendemuehl, 80, of Bear Creek passed away Monday, October 7, 2019, at home in Bear Creek, under the care of Ascension Hospice.

Roger was born in Wausau on June 26, 1939, son of the late Elgart and Adela (Rick) Brendemuehl.  Roger served his country honorably in the U.S. Army National Guard 32nd Infantry (Red Arrow...

Irene M. (Murkowski)  King

Irene M. (Murkowski) King

Oct 5, 2019

Irene M. King, 103, formerly of Athens, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday October 5, 2019 at Rennes Health & Rehab Center, Weston, WI. Irene was born on October 16, 1915 to the late Peter and Anna (Nowicki) Murkowski, in the town of Rietbrock. She married Allen J. King on September 2, 1935, Redondo Beach, CA....

Ronald "Ron" G. Bube

Ronald "Ron" G. Bube

Oct 5, 2019

Ronald “Ron” Bube, 84, Wausau died Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born April 14, 1935 in Athens, son of the late Bodo A. and Margaret (Rosner) Bube Sr.  On June 4, 1960 he married Charlene “Char” Allen in Wausau.  She preceded him in death on February 20, 1984.  He then married Arlene...

Laura J. (Belonge)  Scott

Laura J. (Belonge) Scott

Oct 4, 2019

Laura Jayne Scott, 69, of Mosinee, WI passed away Friday, October 4, 2019 at House of the Dove Hospice House in Marshfield, WI after battling breast cancer.

She was born on May 5, 1950 in Green Bay, WI to Fabian Belonge and Verl Jane Beyer.  She grew up in the Green Bay area with one sister, Cheryl...

William J. Walters

William J. Walters

Oct 2, 2019

William J. Walters, 75, Eland, died Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at his home under the care of Ascension Home Hospice.

He was born April 28, 1944 in Wausau to the late Arnold and Evelyn (Jachowicz) Walters.   On October 2, 1965, he married Audrey Furmanek in Wausau.  She survives.   For many years, William worked as a section foreman...

Helen Louise (Kummerow)  Zumann

Helen Louise (Kummerow) Zumann

Oct 1, 2019

Helen Louise Zumann, 97, Wausau, died Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Our House Senior Living, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She was born on October 23, 1921 in the Town of Rib Falls to Emil and Olga (Wilde) Kummerow.  On February 14, 1940, she married William F. Zumann in Rib Falls. ...

George A. Buchberger

George A. Buchberger

Sep 28, 2019

George A. Buchberger, 84, Wausau, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2019 under the care of Aspirus Palliative Care.

He was born February 17, 1935, son of the late Albert and Florence (Matushak) Buchberger.  On May 4, 1957 he married Mary Mohelnitzky at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau.  She survives.

George was employed by James...

Mary Kay Mccallum

Mary Kay Mccallum

Sep 28, 2019

Mary Kay McCallum, 74, died Saturday, September 28, 2019 under the care of her family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home.  She was born August 18, 1945 in Wausau, daughter of the late Arnold and Loretta (Ritger) Blume.  On January 4, 1969 she married Denny McCallum at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marathon.  He preceded her...

Patricia "Patti" A. (O'Neil)  Schultz

Patricia "Patti" A. (O'Neil) Schultz

Sep 28, 2019

Patricia “Patti” Schultz, 71, Marathon, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Copperleaf Memory Care of Schofield under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Patti was born April 8, 1948 in Wausau to the late Robert and Dorothy (Ziegler) O’Neil.  She graduated from Wausau...

Marilyn J. (Wokatsch)  Braunel

Marilyn J. (Wokatsch) Braunel

Sep 28, 2019

Marilyn J. Braunel, 88, Wausau, died Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Aspirus Hospice House.

She was born December 28, 1930 in Wausau, daughter of the late Frank and Ella (Baguhn) Wokatsch.  On October 14, 1950, she married Merlyn E. Braunel at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau.  He preceded her in death on March 11, 1993.

Marilyn...

Daisy W. Cortright

Daisy W. Cortright

Sep 27, 2019

Daisy W. Cortright, 97, passed away September 27, 2019 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.

She was born September 11, 1922 in Croydon, England, the only child of William and Dorothy (Neale) Wales.

Daisy was serving with the UK National Fire Service during WWII when on October 12, 1942 she met Henry Cortright who was stationed...

Glenn Roger Urban

Glenn Roger Urban

Sep 26, 2019

Glenn R. Urban, 80 years old, went to be with the Lord on September 26, 2019 after a sudden heart attack.  Glenn was born on June 20, 1939 to the late Dusan and Anne Urban in Chicago, IL.  He graduated high school in 1957 from Franklin Township High School, IN.  He pursued further education in New York for Friden,...

Violet M. Cherek

Violet M. Cherek

Sep 26, 2019

Violet M. Cherek, 81, Wausau, died Thursday September 26, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born July 5, 1938 in Wausau, daughter of the late Anton Pestka and Dora (Czech) Pozorski. Violet attended St. Michael Grade School and graduated from Newman High School.  On May 24, 1958, she married Daniel E. Cherek at St. Ladislaus Catholic...

Tracy Grzywacz

Tracy Grzywacz

Sep 25, 2019

Tracy Grzywacz, 53, Merrill passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born November 7, 1965 in Oconomowoc, daughter of Gloria (Jackson) Lukens, Waupaca and Lee Lukens. Tracy married John Grzywacz in Wausau on December 27, 1992.  He survives.

Tracy worked at Kolbe and Kolbe during her younger years. Once she...

Arthur A. Wisnewski

Arthur A. Wisnewski

Sep 25, 2019

Arthur A. Wisnewski, 56, died Wednesday September 25, 2019.

He was born September 3, 1963, in Wausau, son of the late Arthur W. and Bernice (Spychalla) Wisnewski.  Art grew up on the family farm in Edgar and graduated from Edgar High School.  He was a veteran of the US Navy.

Through the years, Art had...

Marvin H. Knoeck

Marvin H. Knoeck

Sep 23, 2019

Marvin H. Knoeck, 91, Wausau, died Monday September 23, 2019 at Pride TLC, Weston, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

He was born October 27, 1927 son of the late John and Mayme (Linder) Knoeck, near Marathon City and attended grade school and high school in Marathon.  On May 24, 1950, he married...

Allen Roy Syring

Allen Roy Syring

Sep 22, 2019

Allen “Butch” R. Syring, 69, Wausau, died Sunday, September 22, 2019.

He was born September 22, 1950 in Wausau, son of the late Richard and Genevieve (Wimmer) Syring.  On June 7, 1975, he married Paulette Klimek at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau.  She survives.

Allen was a veteran of the United States Marines and a...

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