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Enter the person’s first name, last name and last known state to prepare an obituary, death, burial, cemetery, memorial and related public-record search.
Find Recent Wausau Obituaries, Funeral Notices & Official Records
Looking for a recent obituary in Wausau, Wisconsin? Start with the Wausau-area obituary directory, then use the handling funeral home for final visitation, funeral, burial and livestream details. If you need certified proof instead of a public notice, use the Marathon County Register of Deeds.
Quick Answer: Use the Source That Matches Your Task
Newest obituary
Use the current Wausau-area obituary page and search the person’s name.
Funeral details
Open the handling funeral home’s memorial to verify visitation, service, cemetery and livestream information.
Certified record
Use Marathon County Register of Deeds for eligible Wisconsin death-certificate requests.
Older obituary
Use Marathon County Public Library newspaper microfilm and historical databases.
How to Find Recent Wausau Obituaries by Name
The Wausau-area obituary directory lets you search current notices from newspapers, funeral homes and families. Search the full name first, then add local clues only when needed.
Wausau Daily Herald Obituaries & Email Alerts
The Wausau Daily Herald remains an important local obituary source. Wausau-area obituary search results can be filtered by newspaper, including the Wausau Daily Herald.
Search published notices
Use the Wausau-area obituary directory and choose the newspaper filter when you specifically need a Wausau Daily Herald notice.
Daily obituary email
The Wausau Daily Herald currently offers a daily obituary newsletter for recent area notices.
How to use the newspaper route
Search Nearby Wausau & Marathon County Communities
Wausau-area notices can include nearby cities, villages and towns. Add one local place when the person’s name is common.
Wausau
Use the person’s full name + Wausau WI + obituary.
Weston & Schofield
Search these communities when the person lived east or southeast of Wausau.
Rib Mountain & Rothschild
Useful local clues for Wausau-area residence and service searches.
Mosinee
Try Mosinee when a countywide Wausau search returns too many results.
Marathon City
Search the community plus surname and funeral home when known.
Athens, Edgar & Stratford
These Marathon County communities can also appear in Wausau-area notices.
Confirm the Correct Person Before Sharing the Obituary
| Check | Why it matters | Pause when… |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Similar names can appear across central Wisconsin. | Middle, maiden or previous surname conflicts. |
| Age / dates | Separates current notices from older people with the same name. | Age or birth year is clearly wrong. |
| Relatives | Spouse, parents, children and siblings are strong identity clues. | No close family information matches. |
| Community | Wausau-area notices can involve Weston, Mosinee, Marathon City and other nearby places. | The geography does not match what you know. |
| Funeral home | The funeral home usually has the most current service information. | The provider is in an unrelated region. |
| Publish date | Distinguishes a current obituary from an older memorial or archive result. | The publication year is wrong. |
Verify Wausau Funeral Details Before Travelling
Time
Visitation, funeral, Mass, memorial and graveside service may have different start times.
Address
The funeral home, church, cemetery and reception may be at separate locations.
Public or private
Do not assume every gathering is open to the public.
Livestream
Use only a link supplied by the funeral home, church or family-authorized memorial.
Flowers or donations
Follow the family’s instructions and verify charities on their official websites.
Weather changes
Central Wisconsin weather can affect travel and service plans. Call before a long drive when conditions are poor.
How to Get a Wausau or Marathon County Death Certificate
Marathon County Register of Deeds issues certified vital records and can provide qualifying Wisconsin death certificates. The current fee is $20 for the first copy and $3 for each additional copy ordered at the same time.
| Item | Current Marathon County information | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| First copy | $20 | Confirm eligibility and ID before ordering. |
| Additional copies | $3 each | Order at the same time as the first copy. |
| In person | Available | Bring valid photo ID to the courthouse. |
| Available | Include application, ID copy, payment and self-addressed stamped envelope. | |
| Online | VitalChek | Extra vendor fees apply. |
| Other Wisconsin counties | Death certificates from Sept. 1, 2013-present | Earlier out-of-county deaths generally require the county where the event occurred. |
Marathon County Register of Deeds
Marathon County Courthouse
500 Forest Street
Wausau, WI 54403
Phone: 715-261-1470
Current in-person hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Mail request microsteps
Need a Medical Examiner Record Instead of a Death Certificate?
Marathon County Medical Examiner handles certain unexpected or investigated deaths. Investigation records are separate from the certified death certificate.
Death certificate
Request the certified certificate from Marathon County Register of Deeds.
Investigation records
Use the Medical Examiner records-request portal. Some records may require legal authorization or a fee.
Marathon County Medical Examiner
Forensic Science Center
505 W. Campus Drive
Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: 715-261-1199
How to Find Older Wausau Obituaries
Marathon County Public Library has a strong newspaper archive for Wausau and Marathon County research.
Wausau Daily Herald: 1985–2019
Available on microfilm at the Wausau library location.
The Daily Herald: 1975–1985
Useful when the obituary predates the Wausau Daily Herald title used today.
Wausau Daily Record-Herald: 1908–1974
A major source for older Wausau obituary and funeral notices.
Wausau Record-Herald: 1907–1908
Useful for early 20th-century notices.
Wausau Pilot: 1867–1940
Provides another route for 19th- and early 20th-century Wausau research.
Central Wisconsin: 1861–1910
Helpful when the death notice appeared under another local newspaper title.
Research Older Death Records in Person
Marathon County Register of Deeds allows genealogy searching by appointment. This is useful when you need historical vital-record research rather than a recent certified copy.
| Genealogy appointment | Current information |
|---|---|
| Days | Tuesday–Thursday |
| Morning slot | 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. |
| Afternoon slot | 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. |
| People per appointment | Maximum two |
| Books pulled | Maximum eight books per day |
| Schedule | Call 715-261-1470 |
How to Confirm a Wausau Cemetery or Grave Location
Use the cemetery named on the obituary or funeral-home memorial first. Do not assume every Wausau obituary uses the same cemetery.
Copy the cemetery name exactly
Include the city or township because similar cemetery names can exist in Wisconsin.
Confirm section or grave
Call the cemetery when the obituary does not provide a section, lot or grave location.
Check visitor rules
Hours, winter access, decorations and vehicle rules can change by cemetery.
How to Verify a Wisconsin Funeral Home or Funeral Director
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services regulates funeral establishments and funeral directors. The public LicensE lookup can be used to check a credential.
Funeral Price Rights Before You Agree to Pay
Ask for prices by phone
Under the FTC Funeral Rule, funeral providers must give price information over the telephone when you ask.
Get a General Price List
When discussing arrangements or prices in person, ask for the itemized General Price List and keep it.
Compare individual services
You generally have the right to choose the funeral goods and services you want rather than an unwanted package.
Separate outside charges
Ask which costs belong to the funeral home and which come from cemeteries, obituary publishers, clergy or other providers.
Burial or Cremation Help When Funds Are Limited
Marathon County Medical Examiner says resources may be available when a family cannot afford burial or cremation. Wisconsin also operates the Wisconsin Funeral and Cemetery Aids Program for qualifying cases.
Marathon County burial assistance
For local questions, Marathon County Medical Examiner directs families to call 715-261-1199.
Wisconsin WFCAP
The Wisconsin Funeral and Cemetery Aids Program pays eligible service providers when qualifying funeral, cemetery or crematory expenses are not fully covered by the estate, family or other resources.
If the Person Was a Veteran
Marathon County Veterans Service Office helps Veterans and eligible family members with death, burial and benefit questions.
Military records
Marathon County notes that the Veterans Service Office may help with possible free military-record information, including DD-214 assistance.
Burial benefits
The County Veterans Service Office is specifically tasked with helping families understand burial benefits and cemetery applications.
Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemeteries
| Cemetery | Location | Current contact |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery | Spooner | 715-635-5360 |
| Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery | King | 715-256-5000 |
| Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery | Union Grove | 262-878-5660 |
Flowers, Donations, Guestbooks & Livestream Safety
Flowers
Use the family-authorized obituary or funeral-home memorial and confirm the correct service before ordering.
Donations
Verify the named charity on its own official website before entering payment information.
Guestbooks
Assume condolence messages are public. Do not post private addresses, medical details, account numbers or family disputes.
Livestream
Use only a stream linked by the funeral home, church or family-authorized memorial.
After You Find the Wausau Obituary
- Save the obituary URL and funeral-home memorial separately.
- Write down visitation, funeral and cemetery addresses separately.
- Recheck service details shortly before travelling.
- Ask the funeral home whether the death was reported to Social Security.
- Order certified certificates only from an authorized government source.
- Ask banks, insurers and estate professionals how many certified copies they actually require.
- Check Wisconsin and federal Veteran benefits when military service applies.
- Keep receipts, certificate-order numbers and benefit paperwork secure.
Common Wausau Obituary Search Mistakes
Searching only “Wausau obituary”
Fix: add the person’s full name, nearby community or funeral home.
Ignoring nearby communities
Fix: try Weston, Schofield, Mosinee, Rib Mountain, Rothschild or Marathon City.
Assuming newspaper = final schedule
Fix: use the funeral-home memorial for current service details.
Assuming obituary = legal proof
Fix: use Marathon County Register of Deeds when a certified death certificate is required.
Giving up on old notices
Fix: use MCPL microfilm and ProQuest historical newspaper collections.
Paying through an unexpected link
Fix: open the funeral home or charity’s official site before entering payment details.
Related RecentObituaries.info Guides
Obituary Search & Recent Notices Guide
Search by name, city, funeral home, newspaper, cemetery and date.
Death Certificate & Vital Records Guide
Know when a public obituary is not enough for legal use.
After-Death Notification Checklist
Organize Social Security, banks, insurance, mail, benefits and records.
Official & Primary Sources Used
Wausau Area Obituaries Current Wausau-area obituary search with date, newspaper and funeral-home filters. Wausau Daily Herald Obituary Newsletter Current daily obituary email option. Marathon County Register of Deeds — Vital Records Current death-certificate fees, hours, ID rules, mail requests and VitalChek information. Marathon County Medical Examiner — Death Records Death-investigation record requests and local Medical Examiner contact information. Marathon County Public Library — Microfilm Archives Wausau and Marathon County newspapers from the 1800s onward. MCPL — Historical Newspapers Wisconsin Collection Digitized Wausau Daily Herald and historic title variants from 1907 onward. Marathon County Genealogy Search Appointment-based historical vital-record research. Wisconsin DSPS — Funeral Establishments State funeral establishment credential and verification information. Marathon County Family & Burial Assistance Burial-assistance, crime-victim, Veteran and family resources. Wisconsin Funeral and Cemetery Aids Program Current provider-administered funeral, cemetery and crematory assistance. Marathon County Veterans Service Office Local Veteran burial, military-record and benefit assistance. Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemeteries Current cemetery locations, eligibility, burial procedures and fees. Federal Trade Commission — Funeral Rule Funeral pricing and consumer-choice protections.Recent Wausau Obituaries FAQs
Where can I find recent Wausau obituaries?
Use the Wausau-area obituary directory and search the person’s name. You can also filter by publication date, newspaper and funeral home.
How do I find a Wausau obituary published today?
Use the recent Wausau-area obituary page, then confirm the person and open the handling funeral home’s memorial for current service information.
How do I search Wausau obituaries by name?
Search the full name plus Wausau WI. If needed, try surname only, nickname, maiden name, spouse, nearby community, newspaper or funeral home.
Can I get Wausau Daily Herald obituary alerts?
Yes. The Wausau Daily Herald currently offers a daily obituary email newsletter through its newsletter-management page.
How much is a Marathon County death certificate?
Marathon County currently lists $20 for the first certified copy and $3 for each additional copy ordered at the same time.
Can I order a Marathon County death certificate by mail?
Yes. Complete the current application, include a photocopy of valid photo ID, the correct payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Can Marathon County print a death certificate from another Wisconsin county?
For death records from other Wisconsin counties, Marathon County currently lists statewide printing for qualifying deaths from September 1, 2013 to the present. Earlier out-of-county records generally need to be requested from the county where the event occurred.
Where can I find old Wausau Daily Herald obituaries?
Marathon County Public Library has Wausau Daily Herald microfilm and digitized historical newspaper databases. Its Wausau newspaper collection reaches back into the 1800s under several historical titles.
Can I do genealogy research at Marathon County Register of Deeds?
Yes. Genealogy searching is currently available by appointment Tuesday through Thursday in morning and afternoon time slots.
How can I verify a Wisconsin funeral home?
Use the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services LicensE public credential lookup and compare the establishment name, location and credential status.
Does Marathon County offer burial assistance?
Marathon County Medical Examiner says resources may be available when a family cannot afford burial or cremation and directs families to contact the office at 715-261-1199 for questions.
What is the Wisconsin Funeral and Cemetery Aids Program?
WFCAP is a Wisconsin program for qualifying cases where funeral, cemetery or crematory expenses are not fully covered by the estate, family or other resources. The service provider handles the application.
How much can WFCAP currently pay?
Wisconsin currently lists up to $1,500 for eligible unmet funeral expenses and up to $1,000 for eligible unmet cemetery and crematory expenses.
Where can a Veteran’s family in Wausau get help?
Contact the Marathon County Veterans Service Office at 715-261-1141. The office helps with burial benefits, cemetery applications, military records and other Veteran benefits.
Does Wisconsin charge eligible Veterans for burial in a state Veterans cemetery?
Wisconsin currently lists no interment fee for an eligible Veteran unless a private burial vault is used. Separate fees apply to eligible spouses and dependents.
Is a Wausau obituary the same as a death certificate?
No. An obituary is a public notice or memorial. A certified death certificate is an official government record used for legal and administrative purposes.
Before You Share, Travel or Pay
- Search the full name plus Wausau or another Marathon County community.
- Open the complete obituary instead of relying on a search snippet.
- Use the funeral-home memorial for final service information.
- Use Marathon County Register of Deeds for certified death certificates.
- Use MCPL newspaper archives for older Wausau obituary research.
- Use Wisconsin LicensE when funeral-home or funeral-director verification is needed.
- Ask about WFCAP or Marathon County assistance before assuming no help is available.
- Check Marathon County and Wisconsin Veteran resources when military service applies.
- Verify cemetery name and location before travelling.
- Keep private medical, financial and identity information out of public guestbooks.
RecentObituaries.info is an independent source-navigation guide. It is not the Wausau Daily Herald, Marathon County, Marathon County Public Library, a funeral home, cemetery, Wisconsin DHS, Wisconsin DSPS or Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs. Verify final service, record, payment and benefit information with the organization responsible for it.