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.
Debra "Deb" A. (Ziegel) Busko
Oct 22, 2019
Debra “Deb” Busko, 63, Hancock died Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at her home.
She was born July 14, 1956 in Fort Benning, Georgia, daughter of the late Frank and Pauline (Baker) Ziegel. On October 12, 1974 she married the love of her life Joseph Busko at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He survives.
Deb played...
Kenneth "Ken" M. Peterson
Oct 21, 2019
Kenneth “Ken” M. Peterson, 75, Edgar, died unexpectedly Monday, October 21, 2019. He was born July 9, 1944 in Abbotsford, son of the late Lawrence and Rita (Schmitt) Peterson. On July 4, 1964, he married Judith “Judy” Szemraj at St. John’s Catholic Church, Edgar. She survives.
On July 8, 1969, Ken began driving truck for 3M Corp....
Kenneth "Kenny" J. Damitz
Oct 21, 2019
God gives each person a number of days. Ken's number was 27,388.
Kenneth J. “Kenny” Damitz, 74, Weston, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.
Ken was born October 26, 1944, in Antigo, son of the late George and...
Patrick P. Wirkus
Oct 19, 2019
Patrick P. Wirkus, 53, Orfordville, formerly of Richland Center, met the Lord on Saturday, October 19, 2019.
He was born January 12, 1966 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Meyer) Wirkus. He graduated from Northwestern High School and furthered his education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree...
David "Dave" A. Hanke
Oct 18, 2019
David A. “Dave” Hanke, 64, Edgar passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 18, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born October 24, 1954 in Merrill, son of Norma (Bunge) Hanke and the late Charles Hanke. On August 8, 1975 he married Mary Hart at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She survives.
Dave was the owner/operator...
James R. Dickinson
Oct 17, 2019
James R. Dickinson, 70, Wausau, died Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born June 30, 1949 in Marshfield, son of Catherine (Wilson) Dickinson, Merrill, and the late Russell Dickinson. On March 1, 1975, he married Beth Sandberg in Mount Prospect, IL. Survivors include, his loving wife of 44 years, Beth; his mother, Catherine...
Harvey L. Kettner
Oct 17, 2019
Harvey L. Kettner, 83, Wausau passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with his daughter, Kelly by his side.
He was born July 23, 1936 in Unity, son of the late Michael and Alice (Bootz) Kettner.
At a young age his love for trucking started by redesigning his little red...
Edith "Edie" C. (Burk) Emon
Oct 15, 2019
Edith “Edie” C. Emon, 72, Edgar, went to be with her Father in heaven on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born April 8, 1947 in Wausau, daughter of the late Reinhold and Flossie (Bacon) Burk. On August 28, 1993, she married...
Louis "Lou" J. Przesmicki
Oct 12, 2019
After putting on millions of miles in a semi, motor homes, vans and cars, Louis "Lou" J. Przesmicki, 84, Wausau, hung up his keys and mileage log, pulling into his final Dock. Lou died on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by his loving wife and family.
He was born April 6, 1935 on...
Wilbur "Wib" Earl Kohnhorst
Oct 12, 2019
Wilbur “Wib” Earl Kohnhorst, 84, passed peacefully on October 12, 2019, at Mount View Care Center, under the care of Aspirus Hospice. Wilbur was born in December 21, 1934 in Wausau, son of the late Ted and Dorothy (Nieger) Kohnhorst. Wilbur graduated from Wausau High School and then joined the Army in 1955 serving in Germany.
After...
Dolores L. (Lenhard) Lang
Oct 10, 2019
Dolores L. Lang, 93, Marathon, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Thursday, October 10, 2019.
She was born July 12, 1926 in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Otto and Ida (Rosner) Lenhard. At age 20, Dolores met Hubert at a dance at Rib River Ballroom. They were married on July 9,...
Roseann Mijal
Oct 9, 2019
RoseAnn Mijal of Wausau passed away at the age of 88 on Wednesday October 9, 2019 at Oak Heights Living Facility where she resided. RoseAnn was born on January 30, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Alex and Harriet (Obremski) Falkowski. On September 10, 1949, she married Joseph Mijal at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. They were married...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
