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.
Joseph M. Gavinski
Jan 21, 2006
Joseph M. Gavinski 78, Marathon, died Saturday January 21, 2006 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Schofield, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 17, 1927 in Bevent, son of the late Frank and Julia (Stanke) Gavinski. On June 25, 1955 he married Lucille Hintz at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, Bevent. She preceded him in death...
Alice Kroeplin
Jan 20, 2006
Alice Kroeplin 83, 1328 Torney Ave., Wausau, died Friday January 20, 2006, at her home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born June 26, 1922, in the town of Texas, daughter of the late Lester and Martha Thompson. On June 29, 1940, she married Walter Kroeplin in Wausau. He preceded her in death May...
Terri J. Gajewski
Jan 20, 2006
Terri Jean Gajewski 31, 6083 Joes Road, Hatley, died Friday January 20, 2006 as the result of a traffic accident. She was born January 3, 1975 in Wausau, daughter of Barbara (Lucas) Gajewski, Mosinee and the late Gene Gajewski. For the past 16 years, Terri had been employed at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, most recently as a Registered...
David James Weiler
Jan 17, 2006
David James Weiler Infant son of Darrell Weiler and Lisa Sodoma was stillborn Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Survivors include his parents, maternal grandparents, James and Darlene Sodoma, Athens; maternal great grandparents, Raymond and Virginia Sodoma, Broodfield; paternal grandmother, Pam Weiler, Athens; paternal great grandparents, Donald and Alice Weiler, Athens; paternal great great grandmother, Margaret Kremsreiter, Abbottsford;...
Lezleekaye Ritter
Jan 16, 2006
LezleeKaye Ritter 44, 4134 N. Sixth Street, Wausau died Monday, January 16, 2006 at her home. LezleeKaye was a homemaker. Survivors besides her husband, James E. Ritter, Wausau include her parents, Vern Davis, Mich., and Karen (Bill) McDonald, La., her children Theo (Adrienne) Ritter, Ridge Crest, Calif., James H. Ritter and Becky Ritter, both of Wausau, her siblings, Kevin (Kaye)...
Lucille M. Netzinger
Jan 14, 2006
Lucille M. Netzinger 82, Wausau, died Saturday, January 14, 2006 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born October 11, 1923 in Aniwa, daughter of the late Frank and Theresa (Tauges) Muhs. On June 23, 1956, she married William Netzinger in Wausau. He survives. She was a homemaker. Among her many interests, she enjoyed reading, camping, cross stitch, going to...
Marie E. Dix
Jan 12, 2006
Marie E. Dix 93, Stettin Drive, Wausau, died Thursday January 12, 2006 at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born October 4, 1912 in Marathon, daughter of the late Hugo and Olive (Bauer) Eisenmann. On May 1, 1941, she married Almond J. Dix in Marathon. He preceded her in death in 1967. After graduating from Wausau High School in 1935,...
Matthew Ryan Lacke
Jan 11, 2006
Matthew Ryan Lacke 19, son of Mark and Barbara Lacke, Edgar, died Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield, after a courageous 2 A½ year battle with liver cancer. A 2005 graduate of Edgar High School, he was active in vocal and instrumental music, athletics, student government, National Honor Society and many other club activities. A straight "A"...
William J. Konwinski
Jan 10, 2006
William "Bill" J. Konwinski 88, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabiliation Center, Wausau. He was born November 19, 1917 in Iron River, Mich., son of the late Joseph and Agnes (Roden) Konwinski. On March 15, 1943, he married Camilla Anderson in Milwaukee. She survives. William served in the United States Army during World War...
Raymond A. Beilke
Jan 10, 2006
Raymond A. Beilke 85, 611 N. County Road O, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 29, 1920 in the town of Stettin, son of the late Alfred and Alma (Buttke) Beilke. On August 29, 1959, he married Amella Kage at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. Raymond was a ginseng farmer...
Betty J. Sandholm
Jan 8, 2006
Betty J. Sandholm 84, Wausau, died Sunday, January 8, 2006 under the care of her loving family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born November 17, 1921 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edward and Mattie (Petersen) Hunger. On June 9, 1941 she married Rubert Sandholm in Dubuque, Iowa. He survives. After raising her...
Mary V. Gottschalk
Jan 5, 2006
Mary V. Gottschalk 87, 115 E. Lutz Street, Edgar, died Thursday January 5, 2006 at her home. She was born June 11, 1918, in Wausau, daughter of the late Leo and Anna (Klavinski) Niewolny. On November 1, 1944 she married Herbert L. Gottschalk in Edgar. He preceded her in death May 22, 1987. Mary owned and operated the Edgar Beauty...
Thomas J. Slewitzke
Jan 5, 2006
Thomas J. Slewitzke 88, formerly of S. 10th Avenue, Wausau, died Thursday January 5, 2006 at Cedar Creek Manor, Mosinee. He was born May 29, 1917 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Frank and Anna (Sekorske) Slewitzke. On September 25, 1943, he married Helen Dvorak at St. Francis Catholic Church, Knowlton. She preceded him in death February...
Harold E. Hoernke
Jan 4, 2006
Harold E. Hoernke 85, F1582 County Road N, Edgar, died Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born May 4, 1920 in the town of Frankfort, son of the late William and Louise (Punke) Hoernke. On May 22, 1941 Harold married Elfrieda Theilig in Athens. She survives. Harold was a union carpenter for over 20 years...
Daniel C. Hahn
Jan 2, 2006
Daniel C. Hahn 44, Wausau, died Monday, January 2, 2006 at his home. He was born March 17, 1961 in Wausau, son of Martin and Dawn (Bloomquist) Hahn, Wausau. For eight years, Daniel served in the United States Navy as Petty Officer with the Intelligence Division. He worked as a lab technician with Lens Crafters. Among his many interests, he...
Kenneth L. Stencil
Jan 2, 2006
Kenneth L. Stencil 71, Edgar, died Monday, January 2, 2006 as a result of an accident at his home. He was born January 14, 1934 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Albert and Lucille (Soczka) Stencil. On April 5, 1956, he married Carmon Melton in LaGrange County, Ind. She survives. Ken served in the United States Army...
Chester F. Petroski
Jan 1, 2006
Chester F. Petroski 88, Wausau, went to be reunited with his wife of 58 years, Vivian, in heaven on Sunday, January 1, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 11, 1917 in Stambogh, Mich., son of the late Chester and Anna (Wiercenski) Petroski. On January 18, 1947, he married...
Joel S. Mueller
Dec 31, 2005
Joel S. Mueller 27, Albuquerque, New Mexico, formerly of Athens, died Saturday, December 31, 2005 in Albuquerque. Joel worked various landscaping jobs in Albuquerque. Survivors include his father, Ronald (Dawn) Mueller, Westfield, his mother, Deborah Mueller, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, one sister, Kimberly (Bill) Homer, Lake Havasu, Arizona, paternal grandmother, Esther Mueller, Athens, along with a large extended family. Memorial services...
Agnes H. Atkinson
Dec 27, 2005
Agnes "Aggie" Atkinson age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, in Wausau. She was born July 6, 1914 in White Earth, ND, daughter of the late Haaken Knutson and Anna (Melbybratten) Hovey. The family moved to Madison, where she attended grade school through the 8th grade. She worked as a waitress and in...
Helen S. Nowak
Dec 27, 2005
Helen S. Nowak 96, of Wausau, died Tuesday, December 27, 2005 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born May 19, 1909 in Pike Lake Township of Little Falls, Minn., daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Prozinski) Ringwelski. On September 24, 1927, she married Edward A. Nowak at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death July...
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