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.
Josephine V. Wadzinski
Dec 25, 2005
Josephine V. Wadzinski 88, formerly of East Bridge Street, Wausau, died Sunday, December 25, 2005 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born September 9, 1917 in Poniatowski, daughter of the late Michael and Stella (Stanke) Wisnewski. One March 3, 1943, she married Harry Wadzinski at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He preceded her in death on May 27, 2001....
Richard C. Wendtland
Dec 24, 2005
Richard C. Wendtland 25, 1834 11th Avenue, Edgar, died Saturday December 24, 2005. He was born February 14, 1980, in Marshfield, son of Larry A. and Janice (Knetter) Wendtland, Edgar. Richard had been a Diesel Mechanic and currently was an independent, over-the-road owner/operator. Among his many interests, he enjoyed Nascar, hunting, swamp romping, snowmobiling, maintaining his trucks along with other...
Frances H. Lemmer
Dec 22, 2005
Frances H. Lemmer 91, formerly of Marathon, died Thursday December 22, 2005 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born April 24, 1914 in the town of Marathon, daughter of the late Herman and Frances (Blume) Hornung. On September 27, 1932, she married Aloys Lemmer in Marathon. He preceded her in death September 10, 1986. Frances was a homemaker and...
Marjorie M. Kleinstick
Dec 19, 2005
Marjorie M. Peterson Kleinstick passed away on Monday, December 19, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, after a long illness. She was born November 16, 1928 in Chippewa County to the late Anton and Beatrice (Vaver) Peterson. Marjorie was married on July 16, 1971 to Arvid Kleinstick. She was a loving devoted wife, partner and homemaker. Marjorie received a B.A. degree...
Michelle E. Schultz-Armstrong
Dec 19, 2005
Michelle E. Schultz-Armstrong 35, Eland, died Monday December 19, 2005 as the result of an automobile accident in Marathon County. She was born January 16, 1970, Milwaukee, daughter of Robert and Adria (Boneck) Schultz, Wausau. After her graduation from Wausau East High School in 1988, Michelle served in the U.S. Air Force. She was currently employed in Customer Relations at...
Dolores M. Kiger
Dec 19, 2005
Dolores M. Kiger 97, Wausau, died Monday December 19, 2005 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born May 20, 1908 in Ashland, daughter of the late Daniel and Christina (Sharding) Murphy. On November 6, 1929 she married Enice Kiger in Park Falls. He preceded her in death February 14, 1991. Dolores was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with...
Darlene E. Wendtland
Dec 18, 2005
Darlene E. Wendtland 71, Edgar, died Sunday, December 18, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 19, 1934 in Milan, daughter of the late Herman and Delores (Siegert) Weldon. On February 20, 1952, she married Clarence Wendtland at Wuertzburg Catholic Church. He survives. Darlene worked for Edgar Packing for many years while helping to maintain the family farm...
Arnold W. Jenks
Dec 15, 2005
Arnold W. Jenks 86, Wausau, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and neighbor, died Thursday December 15, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 19, 1919 in Wilmot, son of the late Earl Jenks and Edna Redlin. On August 2, 1947, he married Arliss E. Yeager in Rib Falls. She preceded him in death on September 5, 2005. Arnold...
Linda Claire Babl
Dec 14, 2005
Linda Claire Babl, 57, born in Wausau, WI, died after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2005, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Linda showed incredible strength, courage, and determination throughout her fight, in the face of unbelievable adversity. Refusing to give up despite numerous hospitalizations and stays in nursing homes as the disease continuously robbed her of her...
Cheryl Kort
Dec 10, 2005
Cheryl Kort 58, Rothschild, died suddenly Saturday, December 10, 2005 at her home. She was born April 5, 1947 in Wausau, daughter of the late Albert and Lilly Mae (Lashua) Krause. On June 30, 1973, she married Robert Kort in Wausau. He survives. Cheryl was a loving woman and beloved by all who knew her. She enjoyed her pets as...
Alfred G. Gresens
Dec 10, 2005
Alfred G. Gresens 89, LaCrosse, died peacefully in his sleep Saturday December 10, 2005 at Lakeview Health Center, West Salem. He was born May 23, 1916 in Marathon, son of the late Robert and Ella (Plautz) Gresens. After graduation from Marathon High School, Alfred earned a teaching degree from the Marathon County Normal School. He taught for several years at...
Chester S. Bricko
Dec 9, 2005
Chester S. Bricko 93, 2901 No. Seventh Street, Wausau, died Friday December 9, 2005, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 15, 1912, in Elderon, son of the late Alex and Louise (Suprise) Bricko. On April 7, 1931, he married Jennie Berglund in Wittenberg. She preceded him in death April...
Adeline J. Mleczek
Dec 9, 2005
Adeline J. Mleczek 90, a former Athens resident, died Friday, December 9, 2005 at Rib Lake Health Care Center. She was born January 1, 1915 in Wisconsin, daughter of the late John and Martha Milkowski. On July 3, 1933, she married Anton Mleczek at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He preceded her in death on November 7, 1991. Adeline and...
Daniel E. Servi
Dec 6, 2005
Daniel E. Servi 59, Wausau, died Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at his home. He was born May 16, 1946 in Antigo, son of the late Edward and Catherine (Patnode) Servi. He married Bernadine Pamanet. She survives. Dan Loved Life! For his entire life, Dan always loved his family & friends, whom he considered his family. He never turned anyone away...
Brandon S. Pippenger
Dec 5, 2005
Brandon S. Pippenger 13, Rib Mountain, died Monday, December 5, 2005. He was born November 3, 1992 in Wausau, son of Jay and Patricia (Boerner) Pippenger. Brandon attended Rib Mountain Elementary and was currently a seventh grader at John Muir Middle School. Among his many interests, he enjoyed fishing, listening to music, playing on the computer, guitar and most of...
Ben J. Hett
Dec 5, 2005
Ben J. Hett a native son of Wausau, born here on December 13, 1918, died in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 5, 2005. He was the son of Ben J. Hett, Sr., a pioneer plumbing and heating contractor in Wausau, and of his wife, Elizabeth (Odenweller) Hett. Ben was a graduate of the old St. Mary's Grade School, Wausau East High...
Duane E. Kniess, Sr
Dec 3, 2005
Duane E. Kniess Sr. 56, 124 E. Chellis Street, Wausau died Saturday, December 3, 2005 at his home. He was born August 20, 1949 in Merrill, son of Hilda (Saeger) Kniess, Wausau and the late Herman Kniess. On December 2, 1983 he married Sandra Gruna at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Schofield. She survives. Duane was a truck driver for...
Doris M. Sahr
Dec 1, 2005
Doris M. Sahr 79, 801 Parcher Street, Wausau, died Thursday December 1, 2005 in Buffalo, Minn. She was born April 18, 1926 in Marathon County, daughter of the late Martin and Emma (Borchardt) Grosskreutz. On September 28, 1946, she married Leon Sahr at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death July 10, 2003. Doris loved to cook...
Michael A. Gorski
Nov 30, 2005
Michael A. Gorski 91, 2060 Hwy. XX, Mosinee, died Wednesday November 30, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 5, 1914 in Wausau, son of the late Anton and Frances (Kowalchyk) Gorski. On June 29, 1946 he married Elizabeth Sulzer at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. After...
John W. Krueger
Nov 27, 2005
John "Jack" W. Krueger 76, Athens, died Sunday, November 27, 2005 at Memorial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Medford. He was born June 7, 1929 in Wausau, son of the late George and Emma (Bahr) Krueger. On June 12, 1948, he married Dorothy Mae Scheffler in Athens. She survives. Jack and Dorothy farmed in Athens for 25 years. Prior to his...
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