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.
Kathleen M. Van Den Eynden
Mar 22, 2006
Kathleen M. Van Den Eynden Wausau, died Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at her home. She was born in Wausau, daughter of the late Daniel and Margaret Marie (Wagner) Reich. She is survived by many cousins and friends. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2006 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau. Rev. William Grevatch will officiate. Entombment...
John M. Guralski
Mar 22, 2006
John M. Guralski Jr. 87, Edgar, died Wednesday, March 22, 2006 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born June 18, 1918 in the town of Reitbrock, son of the late John and Margaret (Blyzinski) Guralski. On September 26, 1940 he married Irene Knetter at Sacred Heart...
Deloris B. Hahn
Mar 19, 2006
Deloris B. Hahn 84, Wausau, died Sunday, March 19, 2006 in Pallative Care at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 7, 1922 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Emil and Martha (Voigt) Haehlke. On June 15, 1946, she married Norman Hahn at St. Peter Lutheran Church, town of Hamburg. He preceded her in death on January...
William J. Dalsky
Mar 18, 2006
William J. "Bill" Dalsky 74, 116 E. Ross Ave., Wausau died Saturday, March 18, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 13, 1932 in Wausau, son of the late Stephan and Emma (Breitenbach) Dalsky. Bill served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1949 until 1952. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal with 5...
Harold T. Zastrow
Mar 16, 2006
Harold T. Zastrow 81, Wausau, died Thursday, March 16, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 3, 1924 in Wausau, son of the late Theodore and Elizabeth (Dezur) Zastrow. On October 20, 1951, he married Elisabeth "Bette" Tarras in Wausau. She preceded him in death on May 28, 1998. Harold was the former owner of Zastrow Milk Trucking....
Leroy L. Klimpke
Mar 15, 2006
LeRoy L. Klimpke, 82, Athens, died Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at the House of Dove, Marshfield. LeRoy was born and raised on his parent's family farm, Forest Home Farm, where he spent his youth working with his father. LeRoy was an avid athlete and his favorite sports were basketball and baseball. In 1941, he was a member of the District...
Rose M. Kondzela
Mar 14, 2006
Rose M. "Sis" Kondzela 84, formerly of 707 N. 2nd Avenue, Edgar, died, Tuesday, March 14, 2006 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born January 11, 1922 in Birnamwood, daughter of the late Paul and Margaret (Brounacker) Kondzela. Rose moved from Elmhurst to Edgar in 1927...
Alice E. Kleinschmidt
Mar 13, 2006
Alice E. Kleinschmidt 91, Wausau, died Monday, March 13, 2006 at Wausau Manor. She was born August 13, 1914 in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late August and Anna (Brandt) Fellbaum. On October 3, 1931, she married Lawrence Kleinschmidt in the town of Stettin. He preceded her in death on September 12, 1988. Alice was baptized August...
Rosemary A. Nelson
Mar 13, 2006
Rosemary A. Nelson 1910 Third Street, Wausau, died Monday March 13, 2006 at Marywood Convalescent Center, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born May 29, 1920 in Michigan, daughter of the late Claude and Sue (Henry) Nelson. Rosemary taught English in the Stevens Point School District for 38 years until her retirement in 1986....
Cecilia H. Salzer
Mar 11, 2006
Cecilia H. Salzer 94, Weston, died Saturday, March 11, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 14, 1911 in Wausau, daughter of the late Simon and Mary (Katczke) Lupa. On October 5, 1935, she married Joseph Salzer at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on January 31, 1965. She worked for the former Pied...
Rev. Stephen F. Gross
Mar 10, 2006
The Rev. Stephen F. Gross Rev. Stephen F. Gross, 65, Wausau, died Friday, March 10, 2006, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born September 8, 1940, in Stevens Point, son of Gretchen (Slightam) Gross, Stevens Point, and the late Francis A. Gross. He attended St. Joseph Grade School in Stevens Point, Holy Cross Seminary High School and...
Dorothy J. Laffin
Mar 9, 2006
Dorothy J. Laffin 96, town of Hewitt, died Thursday, March 9, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born May 16, 1909 in the town of Harrison, daughter of the late George and Eloise (Croterfield) Hunt. On June 15, 1932, she married Arthur W. Laffin in Antigo. He preceded her in...
Raymond L. Strasser
Mar 8, 2006
Raymond L. Strasser 96, Wausau, died Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. He was born May 23, 1909 in Edgar, son of the late Fred and Mary (Kania) Strasser. On October 21, 1931, he married Esther Kleinschmidt in Edgar. She preceded him in death on March 21, 1998. Ray was employed for many years...
Duane E. Buntrock
Mar 8, 2006
Duane E. Buntrock 68, 312 Moreland Ave., Schofield, died Weds. March 8, 2006 at his home, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born November 5, 1937 in Merrill, son of the late Harry and Olga (Oestreich) Buntrock. On August 10, 1991, he married Judith Singer in Wausau. She survives. A veteran of the US Air...
Mary M. Weber
Mar 8, 2006
Mary M. Weber 95, formerly of 500 Grand Avenue, Wausau, died Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 1, 1910 in the town of Rolling, Langlade County, Wis., daughter of the late Anton and Rosa (Fuchs) Weber. On March 4, 1935, she married John Weber at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Aniwa. He preceded her in...
Stella C. Sikorski
Mar 7, 2006
Stella C. Sikorski 87, 930 S. 19th Ave., Wausau, died Tuesday March 7, 2006 at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born February 15, 1919 in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late August and Emma (Stencil) Urmanski. On February 28, 1938, she married Mark J. Sekorski in Poniatowski. He preceded her in death May 10, 1968. Prior to...
Elda P. Bonvincin
Mar 5, 2006
Elda P. Bonvincin 94, Wausau, Wis., died Sunday, March 5, 2006 at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. She was born June 1, 1912 in Hibbing, Minn., daughter of the late Hannibal and Anna Bonvincin. Elda grew up in Hibbing Minnesota, and earned her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Minnesota. She furthered her education earning her Master of Arts...
Elda P Bonvincin
Mar 5, 2006
Elda P. Bonvincin 93, Wausau, died Sunday, March 5, 2006 at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. She was born June 1, 1912 in Hibbing, Minn., daughter of the late Hannibal and Anna Bonvincin. Elda grew up in Hibbing Minnesota, and earned her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Minnesota. She furthered her education earning her Master of Arts degree...
Donald L. Nickel
Mar 4, 2006
Donald L. Nickel 66, Wausau, died Saturday March 4, 2006 at his home. He was born June 28, 1939 in Wausau, son of the late Leslie and Esther (Schuetze) Nickel. On February 5, 1985 he married Diana Sydow. She survives. Donald had been employed as an Environmental Technician with Wausau Papers, Brokaw, retiring after 37 years of service. Among his...
Mary E. Lella
Mar 1, 2006
Mary "Betty" E. Lella 93, Wausau, died Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born January 2, 1913 in Houston, Texas, daughter of the late Clare and Josephine Linscott. On June 5, 1948, she married Henry J. Lella at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on December 4, 1989. Among her many...
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