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.
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...
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...
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