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.

Jeanne Evelyn (Cone)  Corbin

Jeanne Evelyn (Cone) Corbin

Jul 20, 2019

Jeanne Evelyn Corbin (nee Cone) passed away peacefully on July 20 in Wausau, WI at age 93.  She was born in 1926 in Wausau and was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Charles Henry Corbin.  She is survived by her sons Michael (Reisa), Tom (Jodie), and Kent and by her daughter Patricia (Mike).  She is also...

David "Dave" Allen Priebe

David "Dave" Allen Priebe

Jul 19, 2019

David “Dave” Allen Priebe, 61, passed away July 19, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Dave was born April 8, 1958 to the late Donald and Barbara (Shidell) Priebe in Wausau.  He was married to Kathryn (Kubichek) in 1982.  He graduated from D.C. Everest High School and was employed by Pieper...

John F. Day

John F. Day

Jul 17, 2019

John F. Day, 76, Adams, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born January 21, 1943, in Sioux City, Iowa, son of the late John H. and Grace (Randall) Day.  On March 6, 1971, he married Georgia Scheil in Nebraska.  She preceded him in death on July 2, 2018.

John proudly...

Patrick "Snipe" Neupert

Patrick "Snipe" Neupert

Jul 17, 2019

Patrick J. “Snipe” Neupert, 72, Wausau died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born June 17, 1947 in Neenah, son of the late Leonard and Esther (Krohn) Neupert.

For more than 40 years Snipe was a truck driver in the Wausau area.  He began his career with LB Trucking, later retiring...

Theodore Radtke

Theodore Radtke

Jul 17, 2019

Theodore Radtke, 94 was born March 6, 1925 in Wausau, son of the late Emil and Elsie (Marquardt) Radtke and passed away on July 17, 2019.  He married Dorothy Kapellen on October 16, 1954 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Town of Wausau.

Theodore and Dorothy dairy farmed in the Town of Texas.  In addition, Ted worked for...

Patricia Ann (Coushman)  Radtke

Patricia Ann (Coushman) Radtke

Jul 15, 2019

Patricia Ann (Coushman) Radtke, died peacefully in her home on July 15, 2019.

She was born March 8, 1938, in Wausau, to the late Irene (Zweck) Balz and Joseph Coushman.  On August 23, 1976, she married Frank C. Radtke.

Patricia enjoyed crocheting, craft shows and her dog, Sam.  She was especially proud of her family....

Anna M. (Esker)  Morien

Anna M. (Esker) Morien

Jul 14, 2019

Anna M. (Esker) Morien, 101 of Wausau died peacefully at home on July 14, 2019.

She was born in the Town of Reid on September 14, 1917 to the late Michael and Anna (Trzebiatowski) Esker. She married Oscar Morien on November 8, 1941 at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. Anna and Oscar farmed in the Town of...

Winifred "Winnie" (Harbacheck)  Kaas

Winifred "Winnie" (Harbacheck) Kaas

Jul 11, 2019

Winifred “Winnie” Kaas. 96, Appleton, formerly of Wausau passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 under the care of Ascension Hospice at Willow Lane Assisted Living, Appleton.

Winifred Kaas was born on June 4th, 1923 in Moorland, Iowa, daughter of the late James & Florence (Sheker) Harbacheck.  She graduated from Moorland High School in 1940 and was further...

Vivian (Bloedorn)  Bushman

Vivian (Bloedorn) Bushman

Jul 10, 2019

Vivian Bloedorn Bushman, 88, died Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born on March 21, 1931 in a sod house on the western prairie in Leoti, Kansas, daughter of the late William and Ava Olga (Brack) Bloedorn.

Vivian had a varied and interesting work life; her roles included factory work, secretarial...

Timothy J. "Tim" Wonders

Timothy J. "Tim" Wonders

Jul 6, 2019

Timothy J. “Tim” Wonders, 52, Wausau, died Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk.

He was born September 10, 1966 in Rockford, IL, to George and Janet (Splinter) Wonders.  On November 28, 1987, he married the love of his life, Teri Prochaska in Platteville.

Tim graduated from Upper Iowa University, where he...

Joy A. (Kluessendorf)  Strey

Joy A. (Kluessendorf) Strey

Jul 5, 2019

Joy Ann (Kluessendorf) Strey, 72, Wausau, died on Friday July 5th, 2019, after a long illness.

Joy was born on November 21, 1946, to the late Fred and Dorothy Kluessendorf in Waukesha, WI.   She graduated from Waukesha High School in 1965.  She was married to Lowell Strey from December, 1967 until his passing earlier this year.

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Eldora M. (Brandt)  Giese

Eldora M. (Brandt) Giese

Jul 4, 2019

Eldora Mae Giese passed peacefully after her battle with cancer surrounded by her family and friends on Thursday, July 4, 2019, under the care of the Aspirus Wausau Hospital nursing staff.

She was born November 20, 1936 to the late Llewellyn and Mabel (Gresens) Brandt.  On May 31, 1958 she married the late Gordon Giese at St....

Lester G. Nowacki

Lester G. Nowacki

Jul 3, 2019

Lester G. Nowacki, 86, Athens died Wednesday, July 3, 2019 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Woodland Court Elder Services, Merrill.

He was born December 23, 1932 in Athens, son of the late Frank and Alma (Boneske) Nowacki.  On July 18, 1953 he married Delores Heldt in Athens.  She preceded him in...

Valeria L. Jastinski

Valeria L. Jastinski

Jun 30, 2019

Valeria L. Jastinski, 95, died Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born April 21, 1924 in Wausau, daughter of the late Valentine and Anna Petrowski.  On October 14, 1947 she married Lawrence Jastinski at Holy Hill, Wisconsin.

Survivors include her husband, Lawrence “Sue” Jastinski; daughter, Barbara Jastinski, several nieces and nephews....

Jessica M. Omelian

Jessica M. Omelian

Jun 30, 2019

Jessica Marie Omelian, 22, passed away unexpectedly on the early morning of June 30, 2019.

Jessica was born April 30, 1997 at St. Jospeh’s Hospital, Marshfield to Kathleen (Becker) Williams, Athens and the late Matthias “Matt” Omelian.

She was a 2015 graduate of Athens High School.  She attended NTC for a degree in early childhood...

Dorothy E. Nowitzke

Dorothy E. Nowitzke

Jun 30, 2019

Dorothy E. Nowitzke, 89, Wausau, died Sunday, June 30, 2019 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau.

She was born June 17, 1930 in Portage County, daughter of the late John and Susan (Bednarski) Windorski.  On May 1, 1948 she married Anton Nowitzke Jr. in Wausau.  He preceded her...

Daniel Ray Smith

Daniel Ray Smith

Jun 28, 2019

Daniel Ray Smith, 42, Schofield passed away unexpectedly, Friday, June 28, 2019.

He was born May 10, 1977 in Wausau, son of Wendy Jones, Wausau and the late Gerald Smith.

Dan was a truck driver for more than 20 years, first employed by LB Trucking and most recently with Waste Management.  He enjoyed riding his...

Michelle Ann Totzke

Michelle Ann Totzke

Jun 27, 2019

Michelle Ann Totzke, 44 of Rib Mountain gracefully entered her eternal life on June 27, 2019 after a courageous eight month battle against cancer.  At the time of her return to her heavenly home she was surrounded by the singing of songs by her family and friends and held lovingly in the arms of Rich and their children.

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Kathleen "Kay" E. (Mcdonald)  Fay

Kathleen "Kay" E. (Mcdonald) Fay

Jun 21, 2019

Kathleen "Kay" E. Fay, 76, Wausau, formerly of Manchester, NH, died Friday, June 21, 2019 at Pride TLC in Weston, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She was born September 26, 1942 in Chicago, IL, daughter of the late LeRoy and Maxine (Harrigan) McDonald.  On March 17, 1962, she married Paul Fay in...

Charlotte L. (Jadzak)  Lambrecht

Charlotte L. (Jadzak) Lambrecht

Jun 21, 2019

Charlotte L. Lambrecht passed from this earth to Heaven on June 21, 2019.

Mom began her life December 27, 1930, the third of four children born to Charles and Theresa (nee Filla) Jadzak. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, but spent her early years on a farm in Peplin, Wisconsin. In her teens, her family moved to...

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