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.
Hilda A. (Martin) LaBelle
Apr 25, 2026
Hilda A. Martin LaBelle, aged 92, peacefully passed away surrounded by family to her heavenly home on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
The daughter of Benjamin and Pauline (Krueger) Martin born on December 31, 1933, in the Town of Johnson/Athens, Wisconsin. She was the youngest daughter of 13 children and the first of the family to attend college.
Hilda will be remembered as...
Thomas "Tom" Louis Fahey
May 28, 2026
Thomas Louis Fahey of Edgar, passed away on May 28, 2026, at the age of 80, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Tomahawk.
Tom was born on June 5, 1945, in Marshfield to Donald and Elizabeth (Koller) Fahey. He grew up living at Cedar Hedge Cheese Factory in the township of Emmet. Tom graduated from Edgar High School...
Sally Ann Puent
May 27, 2026
Sally Ann Puent, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
She was born May 2, 1954, in Green Bay, daughter of the late Donald and Lois (Stoeckly) Fellenz. On May 5, 1973, she married Robert “Bob” Puent Jr. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in LaCrosse.
In 1972, Sally graduated from Aquinas and...
Paul J. Frahm
May 27, 2026
Paul J. Frahm, 59, Wausau passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at his home.
He was born January 23, 1967 in Wausau to Gary and Maxine (Zurow) Frahm, Wausau.
For many years Paul was a delivery driver at Krueger Floral, Kronenwetter. He later went to work at the Rib Mountain Greenhouse. Prior to his retirement because of health issues he enjoyed...
Roger Joseph Stieber
May 26, 2026
Roger Joseph Stieber, 90, Wausau, formerly of Marathon, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston. He was born May 20, 1936 in Marathon, son of the late Henry and Anna (Lemmer) Stieber. On July 26, 1958, he married Agnes Rose Weber at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Aniwa, WI. She preceded him in death on...
Allen D. Henricks
May 23, 2026
Allen Dale Henricks, 90, of Marathon, passed away on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of stories, resilience, humor, and memories that will continue to live on through his family.
Allen was born July 13th, 1935, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the oldest of three children, son of Arthur and Laura (Mahner) Henricks.
Born two months premature and weighing just 4½ pounds,...
MaryAnn H. Luther
May 20, 2026
MaryAnn H. (Faillaci) Luther, 84, passed away May 20, 2026.
She was born September 28, 1941, daughter of the late Santo and Frances (Campo) Faillaci. On October 11, 1969 she married Melvin Luther Jr. and he preceded her in death on March 16, 2020.
Survivors include her daughter, Malanie Burley; grandchildren, Isabella Javidan, Benjamin Javidan and Charles Sparrow.
The funeral Mass will be...
Judith "Judie" Kay Urbanek
May 19, 2026
Judith “Judie” K. Urbanek, 79, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Judie was born October 28, 1946, in Oshkosh, daughter of the late Norman and Katherine (Rollins) Dahlke. On December 19, 1970, she married Dennis Urbanek.
A dedicated foreign language teacher, Judie shared her love of learning with countless students throughout her career. Zion...
David L. Kaminski
May 18, 2026
David L. Kaminski, 75, Mosinee passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born March 7, 1951 in Wausau, son of the late Wallace and Genevieve (Koback) Kaminski. On November 24, 1979 he married Carol Weinke at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. She survives.
For 37 years Dave was a carpenter at Wausau Homes in Kronenwetter....
Gerald L. Tritten
May 16, 2026
Gerald L. Tritten, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Care Partners Assisted Living in Weston under Hospice Care.
He was born May 18, 1944 in Wausau, son of the late Lawrence and Anna (Zimmerman) Tritten. On April 1, 1978 he married Charlotte Hackbarth in Wausau. She survives.
Gerald and Charlotte lived in the Merrill area until his declining...
Florence Mae Ziegel
May 16, 2026
Florence M. Ziegel, 90, of Wausau passed away on Saturday May 16, 2026 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center in Weston. She was born on February 12, 1936 in the town of Ringle to the late Walter and Julia Mijal. Florence was the eleventh of twelve children that grew up on the family farm in Ringle. She graduated from Wittenberg-Birnamwood...
James "Jim" Joseph Furmanek
May 15, 2026
James (Jim) Joseph Furmanek of Goose Creek, South Carolina died Friday, May 15, 2026.
He was born on May 10, 1950 in Wausau, Wisconsin, to Ambrose and Violet Furmanek. Jim graduated from Wausau High School and had a distinguished 20-year career in the Air Force.
Upon retirement, he worked an additional 20 years with McDonnell Douglas and Boeing with focus on building,...
Brittney S. Moniz
May 13, 2026
Brittney S. (Miilu) Moniz, 35, Janesville, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida.
She was born April 9, 1991, in Wausau, daughter of Kathy (Quednow) Miilu, Wausau and the late Thomas Miilu. Brittney graduated from University of Minnesota Duluth with a Biochemistry degree where she met her husband Zach....
Marlyn A. Opyd
May 13, 2026
Wausau – Marlyn Alice (Farrand) Opyd, age 88, passed away on May 13, 2026, at her daughter’s home under hospice care. Marlyn was born July 1, 1937, in West Kraft right outside Tomahawk, WI, the youngest of eight children to Arthur Burdett Farand and Grace Julia (Thompson) Farrand.
When Marlyn was born, they forgot the “i” in her first name on...
Roger E. Poblitz
May 11, 2026
Roger E. Poblitz, 80, of Wausau, died peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau, with his family by his side.
He was born on August 31, 1945, in Vancouver, Washington, to the late Earl and Adelaide (Smith) Poblitz. He graduated from Ripon High School and later married Sharon Buchholz on September 11, 1965.
In 1971, they moved...
Sarah J. Jacob
May 9, 2026
Sarah J. Jacob, 46, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
She was born March 6, 1980, in Wausau, daughter of Larry and Pamela (Phillips) Duellman. In June of 2002, she married James Jacob at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon.
Sarah was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed working with 4-H kids and doing crafts. She also enjoyed watching family...
Daniel P. Strehlow
May 7, 2026
Daniel P. Strehlow, 71, of Weston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the Hospice House in Wausau, surrounded by the love of his family.
Dan was born on November 15, 1954, in Wausau, the son of Gerald and Joyce (Heller) Strehlow. He spent his life in the area he proudly called home. On May 14, 1977, he was...
Carol (Riehle) Lattimer
May 5, 2026
Carol (Riehle) Lattimer, 94, Wausau passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with family by her side.
She was born August 20, 1931, in Wausau, daughter of Carl Klimek and Dorothy (Klimek) Pabst.
Carol worked at American Can/James River Corp, and was the first woman supervisor on a production line, for the majority of her work career. She...
Judith "Judy" M. Paszek
May 5, 2026
Judith M. Paszek (nee Loehmer), 78, of Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, under the care of Primrose Memory Care and Moments Hospice.
Judy was born on October 9, 1947, to Paul and Margaret Loehmer of Tomahawk. On February 10, 1968, she married Claude Paszek. They went on to raise their three children in the house they built and...
Andrea J. Anderson
May 3, 2026
Andrea J. Anderson, 77, Mosinee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2026, while under the care of St. Croix Hospice at Pine Meadows, Mosinee.
She was born October 25, 1948, in Wausau, the daughter of the late Clayton and Shirley (Rasmussen) Brandenburg. After graduation from Wausau High School in 1967, Andrea worked at Mercy Hospital in Janesville for 25 years....
