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.
Helen D. Scholfield
Oct 26, 2006
Helen D. Scholfield 90, Wausau and Minocqua, died Thursday, October 26, 2006. She was born January 30, 1916 in Helena, Montana, daughter of the late George and Gertrude (Harger) Diamond. On November 3, 1945 she married Charles S. Scholfield in Long Beach, California. He preceded her in death in July 1988. Through the years, Helen had been very involved in...
Lucille Betty Jane Oelke
Oct 24, 2006
Lucille B. Oelke 84, Wausau, died Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, Wausau. She was born May 22, 1922 in the town of Stettin, daughter of the late Frank and Senta (Rohde) Schewe. On May 19, 1951 she married Lenhard Oelke in the town of Hamburg. He preceded her in death, November 8, 2004. Lucille was a...
Marie A. Gassner
Oct 22, 2006
Marie A. Gassner 99, a lifetime Marathon resident, died Sunday, October 22, Mount View Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born April 23, 1907 in the town of Stettin, daughter of the late Ottmar Jr. and Clara (Knoeck) Sauter. On June 7, 1927 she married Richard L. Gassner in Marathon. They were married 54 years until the time of his death...
William W. Hartwig
Oct 18, 2006
William W. "Bill" Hartwig 81, Athens, died Wednesday October 18, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born December 30, 1924, in St. Paul, Minnesota. On February 10, 1964, he married Patricia Herman in Medford, she survives. William was a decorated World War II Veteran serving in the United States Navy for nine years. He was an avid hunter...
Kathleen M. Petasek
Oct 17, 2006
Kathleen "Kay" M. Petasek 82, Wausau, formerly of Green Bay, died Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at her home. She was born May 26, 1924 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Ambrose and Margaret (Platten) Jossart. On July 27, 1944, she married Chet Petasek in Green Bay. He preceded her in death on October 18, 1953. Kay was the former...
Concetta E. Garton
Oct 14, 2006
Concetta E. "Connie" Garton 85, Wausau, formerly of New Jersey, was called home to be with her Lord Saturday October 14, 2006 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born December 8, 1920, in Philadelphia, Pen., daughter of the late Lorenzo and Donata (Ventura) Rufo. On October 17, 1937 she married William E.Garton in Elkton Maryland. He preceded her in...
Lillian L. Kautza
Oct 13, 2006
Lillian L. Kautza 95, Rothschild, died Friday, October 13, 2006 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born October 26, 1910 in Munising, Mich., daughter of the late Herman and Emma (Hagstrom) Erickson. She married Bernard G. Kautza at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on July 6, 1947. Lillian was employed at Weyerhauser Corporation for...
Victor H. Borski
Oct 13, 2006
Victor H. Borski 95, Wausau, died Friday, October 13, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 23, 1910 in Wausau, son of the late John and Dora (Schacta) Borski. On August 27, 1932, he married Clara Kwiatkowski in Wausau. She preceded him in death on October 14, 1985. Victor was a local truck driver for Glendenning Trucking Company,...
Antoinette Engstrom
Oct 13, 2006
Antoinette "Tina" Engstrom 88, Wausau, died Friday October 13, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born March 5, 1918 in Wausau, daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Skarwecki) Sowinski. On November 4, 1939 she married Lloyd Engstrom Sr. He preceded her in death on February 11, 1987. Antoinette worked at HC Prange Company and after retirement looked forward...
Glenn J. De Lisle
Oct 11, 2006
Glenn J. De Lisle 97, Schofield, died Wednesday October 11, 200 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born April 29, 1909 in the town of Weston, son of the late Alphonse and Ida De Lisle. On November 17, 1930, he married Ann M. Bandock at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death May...
Harold A. Westfall
Oct 8, 2006
Harold A. "Hecky" Westfall 78, Athens, died Sunday, October 8, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born on August 11, 1928 in the town of Hamburg, son of the late Andrew and Sofia (Greiner) Westfall. On October 28, 1950, he married Delores Weiler at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She survives. Harold retired at age 55 from the...
Raymond R. Burchardt
Oct 7, 2006
Raymond R. Burchardt 69, Stratford, died Saturday, October 7, 2006 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. Ray worked for Marshfield Door Systems for over 14 years. He also served his country in the United States Marines and the United States Airforce. Survivors include his wife Judy (Morse) Burchardt, Stratford, one son, Joseph Burchardt, Stratford, two sisters, Betty (Frank) Wanta, Wausau...
Ricky Allen Wisnewski
Oct 6, 2006
Ricky A. Wisnewski 45, of Hatley, formerly of Athens, died Friday, October 6, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 3, 1960 in Marshfield, son of Mark Wisnewski of Athens and Alice Wisnewski of Wausau. Ricky served in the United States Army from 1978 until 1982. Among his many interests, he enjoyed dancing, riding his motorcycle, working on...
Venita M. Fisher
Oct 5, 2006
Venita Marie "Kip" Fisher 83, Wausau, died Thursday, October 5, 2006 at Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, Wisconsin. She was born May 4, 1923 in Sturgeon Bay, daughter of the late Clarence and Mary (Bunda) Peronteau. On December 7, 1944 she married Fred W. Fisher Jr. in Rhinelander. He preceded her in death on November 14, 2004. Venita was a...
Clarence A. Blake
Oct 2, 2006
Clarence "Chi" Blake 72, McAllen, Texas, formerly of Athens, died Monday, October 2, 2006 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born August 16, 1934 in International Falls, Minnesota, son of the late Clayton and Marlyss (Berryman) Blake. On August 10, 1981 he married Bonnie Wright in Bessmer, Michigan. She survives. Chi attended Bemidji University pursuing a degree...
Joseph J. Mertes
Oct 2, 2006
Joseph J. Mertes 95, Wausau, died Monday, October 2, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 5, 1911 in Fond du Lac, son of the late Nicklus and Katherine (Michaels) Mertes. On February 6, 1931, he married Wanda Scutkowski in Wausau. She preceded him in death on February 10,...
Gene R. Dettmering
Oct 2, 2006
Gene Dettmering 64, Machesney Park, IL peacefully passed away on Monday, Oct 2nd at Rockford Memorial Hospital surrounded by family and friends. He was born January 9, 1942 in Wausau, son of Margie (Hackbarth) Dettmering, Wausau and the late Raymond Dettmering. Gene, a Rockton/Roscoe Bus Driver and retired Welder/Inspector for Chrysler, passed quietly to be with "Jesus" following a struggle...
Anna H. Nimz
Oct 2, 2006
Anna H. Nimz 82, Wausau, died Monday, October 2, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 18, 1923 in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Marquardt) Nikolai. On October 27, 1945 she married Elmer Nimz in Wausau. He preceded her in death December 2, 2000. Anna was...
Louise E. Schlaefer
Oct 2, 2006
Louise E. Schlaefer 93, Wausau, died Monday October 2, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Harmony House, Wausau. She was born June 21, 1913, in Wausau, daughter of the late John A. and Clara (Esker) Schlaefer. Prior to her retirement in 1972, Louise had been employed in the catalog department at Sears, Roebuck & Co.,...
Gerald J Sommer
Sep 28, 2006
Gerald J. Sommer 72, Athens, died Thursday, September 28, 2006 at his home. He was born March 18, 1934 in Poniatowski, son of the late Joseph and Frieda (Post) Sommer. He graduated from the Edgar High School in 1952 and served from 1956 until 1958 in the US Army during the Korean War. On October 28, 1961 he married Imogene...
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