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.
Kenneth "Pete" H. Hoffman
May 25, 2019
Kenneth “Pete” H. Hoffman, 83, Wausau, died Saturday, May 25, 2019 at his home.
He was born July 3, 1935 in Wausau, son of the late Elmer and Margaret (Sigmund) Hoffman. On August 3, 1968 he married Kathleen Derfus in Stratford. She survives.
Pete started his working career as a cheese maker and later went...
Virginia M. Krause
May 24, 2019
Virginia M. Krause 83, Merrill, passed away Friday May 24, 2019 at Benedictine Living Center, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born November 18, 1935 in Merrill, daughter of the late Clarence and Valeria (Radloff) Borchardt. On December 12, 1953, she married Gordon P. Krause in Merrill. He preceded her in...
Joan E. Erdman
May 24, 2019
Joan E. Erdman, 91, Wausau, died Friday, May 24, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born January 11, 1928 in Oconomowoc, daughter of the late Martin and Enid (Melang) Erdman.
Before retirement Joan worked in the statistical department at Wausau Insurance. She volunteered for many years at Mount View Care Center. She was a...
Elizabeth "Liz" C. (Mccurley) Dwyer
May 22, 2019
Elizabeth C. Dwyer (Liz), 76, Schofield died Wednesday, May 22, 2019 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at Pride TLC, Weston.
Liz was born October 27, 1942 at the Brooklyn Naval Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, daughter of the late James and Agnes (MacLaren) McCurley.
A devoted Mother, she enjoyed spending time with...
James F. Edens
May 21, 2019
James F. Edens, 68, Basil Drive, Madison, peacefully passed from this life Tuesday May 21, 2019 at his home.
He was born September 6, 1950, in Wausau, son of the late Levi W. Edens and Elaine (Hedtke) Edens Hettinga.
James was baptized in the family home in Hatley, WI and was confirmed in his faith...
Ronald L. Fountaine
May 21, 2019
Ronald L. Fountaine, 75, Wausau, died Tuesday May 21, 2019 at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born December 13, 1943, in Wausau, son of the late Maurice and Rita (Engman) Fountaine. Prior to his retirement, Ronald had been employed at the Technical College.
Survivors include his...
Robert F. Towns
May 21, 2019
Robert F. Towns, 88, Waupaca, died Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Theda Care Appleton. Robert was born November 24, 1930 to the late John and Esther (Keller) Towns in Mt. Morris, IL. He married Valderine Burroughs on December 31, 1950 in Neenah. She preceded him in death on November 26, 2001.
Robert served his country honorably in...
Dennis D. Dabbert
May 21, 2019
Dennis D. Dabbert, 72, Kronenwetter died Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Tomahawk Health Services under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice.
He was born January 7, 1947 in Wausau, son of the late Dale and Mary (Keller) Dabbert. On August 21, 1971, he married Susan Hornung at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. She survives.
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Mary Ann (Hartell) Bryden
May 19, 2019
Mary Ann Bryden, 84, Weston passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston.
She was born September 2, 1934 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Fred and Francis (Doncheck) Hartell. On April 7, 1956 she married Fred Bryden Jr. in Escanaba, Michigan. He survives.
After graduation from Mishicot High School,...
Loren R. Ellis
May 11, 2019
Loren R. Ellis, 83, Wausau, died Saturday May 11, 2019 at the Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born December 2, 1935, in Omro, son of the late Joe and Adeline (Fiegel) Ellis. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he served from 1954 until 1957 with service in North Africa. On May 16, 1958, he married Alberta...
Vivian M. Koppa
May 10, 2019
Vivian M. Koppa died Friday, May 10, 2019 at Azura Memory Care, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. She was 94 years old.
Vivian was born on April 7, 1925 in Wausau, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Joseph P. and Helen M. (Sniegoski) Skarwecki. She married Alexander J. Koppa at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau on November 4, 1950. Alex preceded...
William "Bill" John Jaeger
May 10, 2019
William J. "Bill" Jaeger, 82, Marathon, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born March 31, 1937 in Marshfield, son of the late Arnold and Mae (Gorman) Jaeger. On March 30, 1959, he married Nancy Chrouser at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Stratford. She survives.
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Roxanne (Edel) Johnson
May 10, 2019
Roxanne Marie (Edel) Johnson
8/14/1967 – 5/10/2019
Roxanne Marie Johnson was born August 14, 1967 to parents Joseph and Rita (Spindler) Edel in Owatonna, MN. She was a Graduate of Owatonna High School and received her college degree from UW-Stevens Point in Education in 1990. She met her husband Normond (Norm) Johnson while at UWSP...
Mary W. Wagner
May 9, 2019
Mary Winifred Wagner, 97, passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2019.
She was born in St. Paul, MN, daughter of the late Marvin and Helen (Phelps) Winston.
Mary is survived by her children, Lana (Larry) Markey, Bruce (Linda) Hoss, Debbie Reinicke and Thomas (Beth) Hoss; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
She...
Elsie A. (Lambrecht) Sturm
May 9, 2019
Elsie A. Sturm, 86, Schofield, formerly of Park Falls, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 9, 2019, under the care of Ascension Hospice.
She was born August 1, 1932 in Wausau, daughter of the late Arthur and Elsie (Kurth) Lambrecht. On April 11, 1964, she married Hershal Sturm. He preceded her in...
Alex Juvonen
May 8, 2019
Alex Juvonen, 92, Wausau died Wednesday May 8, 2019 at Applegate Reflections, Wausau.
Alex was born March 25, 1927 to the late Matti and Anna Juvonen in Ripseva, Russia. Although he was born in Russia, Alex was proud of his Finnish heritage. He met Margaret Brandt in Sweden and they were married there on November 17, 1951....
Autumn "Mum" Frances (Kaufman) Kinney
May 7, 2019
Autumn Frances Kinney “Mum”, age 84 of Wausau, died Tuesday, May 7, 2019, in Rochester Minnesota, surrounded by her family after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Autumn was born March 11, 1935 in Wausau, to Evan and Frances (Galistel) Kaufman. She was married to Patrick David Kinney on June 15, 1957, in Wausau. They built a...
Betty Mae Knetter
May 6, 2019
Betty Mae Knetter, 70, died Monday, May 6, 2019 under the care of Asceracare Hospice at Stoney River Memory Center, Marshfield.
She was born May 17, 1948 in Stratford, daughter of the late John and Bernice (Alther) Punke. She graduated in 1967 from Stratford High School and on May 1, 1976 she married Stephen “Steve” Knetter at...
Priscilla D. (Graveen) Grell
May 5, 2019
Priscilla D. Grell, 87, Wausau, died Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born January 1, 1932 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Reinhold and Florence (Kleinschmidt) Graveen. On September 10, 1949, she married Elroy H. Grell at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on July 13, 2004....
Terry "Goot" M. Gutowski
May 4, 2019
Terry M. “Goot” Gutowski, 50, Sarasota, FL, formerly of Wausau died Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born April 19, 1969 in Wausau, son of Peter and Jeanne (Raduechel) Gutowski, Wausau. At five years old Terry came home with a hockey stick in hand and the drive to challenge the world. Little did...
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