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.
John R. Harter
Nov 2, 2025
John R. Harter, 94, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Applegate Terrace.
He was born on June 15, 1931, in Auburndale to the late Raymond and Cecelia (Pongratz) Harter. John was united in marriage to Lillian Mackowey on May 31, 1954, at St. John Catholic Church in Marshfield. She preceded him in death in 2022.
John graduated from...
Rosella "Rose" Marion Schepp
Oct 17, 2025
Rosella “Rose” M. Schepp, 94, Wausau, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Wausau Manor.
She was born February 19, 1931 in St. Charles, Minnesota, daughter of the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Braun) Johnson. On November 1, 1952, she married Gerald J. Schepp in Wausau. He preceded her in death on August 16, 2008.
Rose was a graduate of Wausau Senior...
Bruce Alexander Cameron
Oct 24, 2025
Bruce A. Cameron, 43, Wausau, formerly of Athens, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025.
He was born April 6, 1982 in Medford, the son of Vinoo and Janice (Mokry) Cameron.
Bruce was always up for an adventure. Whether it was a spur of the moment trip to the West Coast or sitting down at a blackjack table and seeing if the...
Joshua Lee Stone
Oct 18, 2025
Joshua “Josh” Lee Stone, 51, Wausau, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at his home.
He was born July 6, 1974 in Wausau, son of the late Larry Stone and Wendy (Obermeier) Tiffany.
Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed reading, especially Stephen King novels, listening to heavy metal music and most of all, he loved to spend time with family and...
Michael "Mike" Olejniczak
Nov 3, 2025
Michael “Mike” Olejniczak, 80, of Rib Mountain, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Mike was born in Wausau to Stanley and Helen Olejniczak. In 1969, he married his wife, JoAnn.
Mike was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served in Okinawa, Japan, the South Pacific Fiji Islands, and was stationed at the Tinker Air...
Tanya N. Augustine
Nov 4, 2025
Tanya N. Augustine, 84, Athens, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at her home.
She was born September 30, 1941, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Walter “Larry” and Sylvia (Swosinski) Ligocki.
Before retirement, Tanya worked as a floral designer and had a love of decorating and crafting. She also enjoyed taking walks and watching movies. Most of all, Tanya loved spending...
Dean Patrick White
Nov 1, 2025
Dean P. White, 67, Wausau, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born January 24, 1958 in Port Washington, WI, son of the late Marvin and Barb (Renken) White.
Among his favorite pastimes, Dean enjoyed fishing, helping the less fortunate when needed and was a loving and caring father and a friend to many.
Survivors include his...
Melaine "Mel" Renee Lepak
Oct 26, 2025
Melaine “Mel” R. Lepak, 46, Rib Mountain, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.
She was born October 3, 1979 in Wausau, the daughter of Robert Clabough and Betty (Coffman) Clabough. On October 19, 2013, she married the love of her life, Jason J. Lepak at Gaska Park in Rothschild,...
Carolyn L. Kottke
Oct 25, 2025
Carolyn L. Kottke, 92 of 126727 Cty Rd A, Athens, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25,2025 in her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Carolyn was born on February 8,1933 to William and Adeline (Braun) Laufer, the last of six daughters. She met her husband Roy Kottke, who was the farmhand on her parent’s farm. They were joined in marriage...
Mary Joyce Lawrence
Oct 20, 2025
Mary J. Lawrence, 83, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20th, 2025 at her residence at Our House Senior Living under the care of hospice, surrounded by her daughters and granddaughter.
She was born January 15, 1942 in Wausau, daughter of the late Lloyd and Florence Thompson. Mary attended and graduated from Newman High School. She met her late...
Sawyer J. Schreiner
Oct 19, 2025
Sawyer James Schreiner, age 23 of Athens, passed away surrounded by his family following a farming accident. He was born August 29th, 2002, in Marshfield, son of James and Tamara (Nowicki) Schreiner.
On June 21, 2025, he married his high school sweetheart Kellie Annala at Saint Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. Together they shared four incredibly beautiful months of marriage. He had...
Sharon L. Pijan
Oct 19, 2025
Sharon L. Pijan, 84, Wausau passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born February 18, 1941 in Stevens Point, WI, daughter of the late William and Alice (Novitzke) Piehl. On June 5, 1965 she married John Pijan at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on January 23,...
Edwin J. Becker
Oct 19, 2025
Edwin J. Becker, 89, of Weston, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at home, under the care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born on April 13, 1936, in Marshfield, to the late Albert and Hilda (Brey) Becker. Ed grew up in the town of Richfield, was proud to have attended Long School (a...
Lawrence "Larry" Ervin Nigbur
Oct 14, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” E. Nigbur, 88, Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born December 18, 1936 in Wausau, son of the late William and Doris (Tryba) Nigbur. On November 5, 1960, he married Beverly Wegner at St. John Catholic Church in Antigo. She survives.
Larry was a graduate of Wausau High School, class of...
William "Bill" R. Siebert
Oct 13, 2025
William (Bill) Richard Siebert, 86, passed away surrounded by family on October 13, 2025 at Wausau Hospital. Bill was born in Berwyn, IL on August 30, 1939 to William H. and Ruth (Eck) Siebert. At the age of 3 his family moved to Butte des Mortes, WI and shortly thereafter to Oshkosh.
Visitation will be at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 3400 Stewart...
John K. Nettesheim
Oct 12, 2025
John K. Nettesheim, 70, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025.
He was born June 26, 1955, in Milwaukee, son of the late Aelred and Catherine (Burns) Nettesheim.
Survivors include his wife, Gloria Nettesheim; children, Michelle (Garrett) Nettesheim, Joseph Nettesheim and Beth (Chris) Eckardt; granddaughter, Lorelei Eckardt.
Per John’s wishes no formal services will be held.
Theresia Treu
Oct 11, 2025
Theresia “Oma” Treu, 86, of Berlin, WI. passed away at home on Saturday, October 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 20, 1938, in Karawukowo, Yugoslavia to the late Joseph and Theresia Trauth.
In 1956 along with her parents and siblings, she moved to the US, obtained her citizenship, something she was always proud of, and...
Randolph Clifford Swedeen
Oct 10, 2025
Randolph Clifford Swedeen, age 65, of Wausau, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 at his home. He was born July 8, 1960, in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, son of the late Eugene and Linda Swedeen.
Randy was a lifelong brick layer, working for numerous construction companies. He enjoyed duck hunting and spending time with his family. Randy was a loving and caring dad...
Rose M. Martin
Oct 9, 2025
Rose M. Martin 95, Rothschild, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, October 9, 2025 while under the care of Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born on June 3, 1930 in Wausau, daughter of the late Stanley and Johanna (Jirgl) Duir of Mosinee. Rose married her “soldier boy,” Donald Martin on February 14, 1953 at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild....
Effie J. Schmidt
Oct 8, 2025
Effie J. Schmidt, 86, of Kronenwetter, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau.
She was born on July 22, 1939, in Cincinnati, Iowa, to the late William and Oral (McIntire) Ervin. Later she was united in marriage to Jerome Schmidt on July 4, 1959, in Killeen, Texas. Jerome preceded her in death in 2006. Effie...
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