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.
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
