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.
Clarence R. Pochinski
Apr 1, 2026
Clarence R. “Duzer” Pochinski, 60, Mosinee, died Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau. The Rev. Arnold Allison will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau. Visitation will be held on Saturday from...
Peggy M. Weinkauf
Apr 1, 2026
Peggy Marie Weinkauf (Knoblock), 65, of Wausau, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the Aspirus Hospice House.
Peggy was born on January 23, 1961, in Wausau, Wisconsin, to Dan Knoblock Sr. and Doris (Seehafer) Springer. She graduated from Wausau East High School with the Class of 1979 and later married the love of...
Jay L. Kolbeck
Mar 31, 2026
Jay Kolbeck, of Wausau, passed away on March 31, 2026, peacefully in his home after a long battle with cancer. Jay was born on June 8,1957 to Jerry and Joan (Krueger) Kolbeck. He graduated from Wausau East High School in 1975. Jay married Julie Arps on June 2, 1979. Together they raised two wonderful daughters Jessi and Kelli. Jay leaves...
Susan M. Grosskreutz
Mar 29, 2026
Susan M. Grosskreutz, Hudson, formerly of Edgar, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026 while under the care of Lakeview Hospice at Christian Community Home, Hudson.
She was born on October 13, 1941 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Raymond and Sophie (Pawluczak) Marzynski. On March 28, 1978 she married Otto “Hunce” Grosskreutz. He preceded her in death on March...
Vicki L Erdmann
Mar 29, 2026
Vicki L. Erdmann, 76, Weston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at her home with her husband, Bob by her side, under the care of Aspirus at Home Hospice.
She was born March 6, 1950 in Pawnee, Oklahoma, daughter of the late Gerald and Mary Lynn (Fisher) Kloxin. On January 1, 1985, she married Robert “Bob” Erdmann in Wausau....
Ronald J. Walters
Mar 27, 2026
Ronald J. Walters, 75, of the town of Texas, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family, and under the care of Interim Hospice.
He was born on September 5, 1950, in Wausau, to the late Frank and Helen (Thorn) Walters. Ron was united in marriage to Deborah Zimmerman on December 31, 1983, at Zion...
Michael "Mike" Allan Wilde
Mar 26, 2026
Michael "Mike" Allan Wilde, 53, Merrill, passed away on March 26, 2026.
He was born May 5, 1972 in Wausau, son of the late Jerome and Nancy (Ringwelski) Wilde.
He graduated from Merrill Sr. High School in 1990. Mike worked the majority of his career at Walmart for 31 1/2 years followed by a few years alongside the company delivering for Walmart...
Larry A. Peterson
Mar 25, 2026
Larry A. Peterson, 66, of Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield after a courageous battle with cancer. Facing his illness with strength and dignity, Larry made the brave decision to pass on his own terms, ensuring his final moments were filled with peace and comfort and surrounded by the love of his...
Julie Kae Gault
Mar 24, 2026
Julie Kae Gault, 45, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at House of the Dove in Marshfield.
She was born July 5, 1980 in Merrill, daughter of Edward and Karen (Kippenhan) Gault. For many years, Julie worked as a tax consultant in the Wausau area for H & R Block.
She is survived by her father, Ed; sister, Jessica...
Patricia A. Seubert
Mar 19, 2026
Patricia A. Seubert, 93, of Marathon, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at her home. She was born to the late Alois and Esther (Dehlinger) Seubert in Wausau on January 3, 1933.
Patricia grew up in Marathon and graduated from Marathon High School. After completing school, she began her job with Wisconsin Public Service in Wausau. She would walk five...
Judith "Judy" A. Brewster
Mar 18, 2026
Judith “Judy” A. Brewster, 86, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026, under the care of Compassus Hospice at Wellington Assisted Living, Wausau.
She was born March 2, 1940, in Coleman, Michigan, daughter of the late Albert and Ardis (Koontz) Riegle. On August 8, 1959, she married her high school sweetheart, Wayne Brewster in Coleman, Michigan. He preceded her in death on...
Kenneth W. Boneske
Mar 17, 2026
Kenneth W. Boneske, 91, of Athens, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at his home. He was born on March 20, 1934, in Medford, to the late Arnold and Margaret (Merwin) Boneske.
Kenneth worked for many years as a dairy farmer and was also employed at Jahnke Construction. After his retirement, he drove road grader for the towns of...
William "Bill" H. Hamlin
Mar 15, 2026
William “Bill” Henry Hamlin, age 64, of Wausau, WI, passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2026. Born on April 13, 1961, in Ely, MN, Bill was the son of William “Luke” Werner Hamlin and Mary Lee (Dietzler) Hamlin.
He graduated from Tomahawk High School in 1979, and then Bill attended the University of Wisconsin Stout. He graduated with a Bachelor of...
James A. Parsons
Mar 13, 2026
James “Jim” Alan Parsons, Merrill, formerly of Wausau, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026 with his two favorite girls by his side, if we do say so ourselves.
Jim led a long life filled with service to our country, a construction worker, and a supervisor within the finishing room at Wausau Papers.
Jim was drafted into the U.S. Army, was...
Mary B. Stencil
Mar 12, 2026
Mary B. Stencil (nee Detert), 62, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Mary was born on July 14, 1963, in Wausau, the daughter of the late David and Kathleen (Warosh) Detert. She spent her life in the Wausau area surrounded by family and friends who meant the world to her. On August 20, 1991, Mary married Duane Stencil...
Theodore P. Haack Jr.
Mar 11, 2026
Theodore “Ted” P. Haack, Jr. a man of steady loyalty, sharp sense of humor, and a legendary love for sports and the open road, passed away peacefully at his home in Wausau on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Ted’s story began in Marshfield on May 1, 1945. It was there he found his two greatest passions: basketball and his high school sweetheart,...
Audrey E. Lemmer
Mar 11, 2026
Audrey E Lemmer, 87, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday March 11th 2026 under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
She was born August 17, 1938 in Wausau, daughter of the late Herbert and Myrtle (Burk) Leitermann.
Audrey was the only child who grew up on a family farm in Marathon. She spent more than 35 years working...
Melva Ella Nahring
Mar 9, 2026
Melva Nahring (Mueller) at the age of 102 joined her husband, Vernon, on March 9, 2026 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with her children beside her.
Melva was born on February 20, 1924 in the Town of Wien to Edwin Sr and Alma Mueller (Grosskrutz) the oldest of 8 children. She went to the local one room schoolhouse and graduated from 8th...
Flora E. Christner
Mar 7, 2026
Flora E. Christner, 84, Marshfield passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Her family is grateful for the wonderful care given by Heartland Hospice and the staff at Three Oaks, Marshfield.
She was born on December 7, 1941 in Marshfield, daughter of the late Anton and Emma (Altmann) Kraemer. On August 4, 1962 she married John Christner in Marshfield. He...
Robert R. Schug Sr
Mar 7, 2026
Robert “Bob” R. Schug Sr., 84, Athens, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
He was born March 7, 1942 in the town of Johnson, son of the late George and Dorothy (Weiler) Schug. On June 29, 1963, he married Joanne Klimpke at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Athens. She survives.
In 1960, Bob...
