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.
David L. Engman
Nov 26, 2005
David L. Engman 58, Wausau, died Saturday, November 26, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born January 14, 1947 in Wausau, son of Arletta (Erdman) Engman, Wausau and the late Edwin Engman. On October 16, 1965, he married Carol Hebert at the Church of St. Anne, Wausau. She survives. Dave was a machine operator for Graphic Packaging Corporation,...
Walter J. Warnke
Nov 25, 2005
Walter J. Warnke 93, Wausau, died Friday November 25, 2005 at the Hospice House, Wausau. He was born April 13, 1912 in Minnesota City, Minn., son of Paul and Hattie (Kalk) Warnke. On September 9, 1944, he married Anita Strehlow at Fort Sill, Okla. Walter served in the US Army during World War II for three and one half years...
Sylvester M. Gajewski
Nov 25, 2005
Sylvester M. Gajewski 87, 522 McIndoe Street, died Friday November 25, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 12, 1918, in Wausau, son of the late Michael and Pauline (Levandowski) Gajewski. He married Helen Murawski in Wausau. She preceded him in death September 9, 2005. He was a veteran...
Emilie Mantik
Nov 24, 2005
Emilie Mantik 90, formerly of Wausau, died Thursday, November 24, 2005 at Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Medford. She was born October 22, 1915 in Mosinee, daughter of the late Otto and Ida (Shidell) Paulson. On June 4, 1938, she married Fred A. Mantik in Wausau. He preceded her in death on April 25, 1991. Emilie and her husband had...
Leo A. Kordus
Nov 24, 2005
Leo A. Kordus 85, Wausau, died Thursday Nov. 24, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital following a brief illness. He was born May 13, 1920 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Leo and Mary (Pospychalla) Kordus. On September 15, 1945, he married Bernice Borski at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Leo was a graduate of Wausau...
James Anthony Makowski Dds
Nov 23, 2005
James A. (Doc) Makowski, D.D.S., 78, 12673 Ellison Wilson Road, North Palm Beach, Florida, passed away at his home on November 23, 2005. He was born February 12, 1927 in Milwaukee. On October 7, 1971 he married his beloved wife, the former Myra Matysik. "Doc" graduated from Marquette University, Milwaukee in 1953 and practiced dentistry for 40 years, first in...
Catherine Kluender
Nov 19, 2005
Catherine Kluender 84, 1320 Grand Avenue, Wausau, died Saturday November 19, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Hospital. She was born September 20, 1921 in Marathon, daughter of the late Albert and Christine (Heil) Muelbeck. On February 22, 1941, she married Reinhold Kluender in Wausau. He preceded her in death April 15, 1961. Prior...
Shirley R. Woller
Nov 16, 2005
Shirley R. Woller 71, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at her home. She was born May 3, 1934 in Tomahawk, daughter of the late Alfred and Minnie (Jaeger) Adams. Shirley was a loving mother to all of her seven children. She was unselfish with her love to her family and friends. Shirley worked through pain to give her family...
Earl V. Laporte
Nov 16, 2005
Earl V. LaPorte 101, Schofield, died Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 1, 1904 in Schofield, son of the late Victor and Theresa (Grossman) LaPorte. On September 18, 1925 he married Fern Somers in Michigan. She preceded him in death in 1994. Prior to his retirement Earl worked at the former American Can Co....
Marian Kolbe
Nov 15, 2005
Marian Kolbe 81, 3415 Hidden Links Drive, Wausau, died Tuesday November 15, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born July 21, 1924, in Wausau, daughter of the late Anton and Lydia (Weyneth) Kozlowski. On September 5, 1942, she married Herbert E. Kolbe. He preceded her in death December 30, 2002. Marian's life revolved around her family and her home....
Elliot L. Stieber
Nov 12, 2005
Elliot L. Stieber 22, Wausau, died Saturday, November 12, 2005 in Wausau. Elliot was born November 20, 1982 in Anchorage, Alaska, son of Dean Stieber and Mary McCarthy. He married Melody Easker, Neenah. She survives. Elliot was a very warm hearted, caring person who loved his family more than anything in life. He had an inner beauty that those closest...
Rose E. Pepke
Nov 11, 2005
Rose E. Pepke 94, Wausau, died Friday November 11, 2005 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born February 20, 1911, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Adam and Stella (Kiciak) Lesniak. She married Theodore Pepke. He preceded her in death. Rose was the owner of Sunbeam Real Estate, Wausau and along with her husband, operated Sunbeam Gardens and Nursery....
Joseph Belter
Nov 9, 2005
Joseph Belter 97, Edgar, died Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at Continental Manor Nursing Home, Abbotsford. He was born October 17, 1908 in Marathon County, son of the late Frank & Mary (Brodjeski) Belter. On June 26, 1933, he married Mary Milkowski at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She preceded him in death on March 14, 1994. Joseph worked at Kraft...
Jack Hunter
Nov 9, 2005
Jack Hunter 45, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 9, 2005 as a result of a work accident. He was born October 16, 1960 in Wausau, son of the late Louis Goetz and Sandra Hunter. Jack worked for GTE for many years and IROW Shredding, Recycling & Waste Services, Mosinee. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, but he mostly enjoyed spending...
Marion A. Lodholz
Nov 8, 2005
Marion A. Lodholz 83, Wausau, died Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born April 12, 1922 in Ringle, daughter of the late August and Lena (Schram) Kurth. On October 25, 1941 she married Gene Lodholz at Grace Lutheran Church, Ringle. He preceded her in death July 23, 2002. Marion was a former manager of Maurice's...
Rebecca M. Waldhart
Nov 7, 2005
Rebecca M. Waldhart 24, of Eland, died Monday, November 7, 2005 at St. Clares Hospital, Weston. She was born May 12, 1981 in Stevens Point, daughter of Ralph Waldhart and the late Caryn (Plaski) Waldhart. She was employed at Northern Wire in Merrill as a CNC Programmer for four years. Among her many interests, she enjoyed knitting, making crafts, gardening,...
Ellie Senoraske
Nov 5, 2005
Eleanore "Ellie" Senoraske 81, Wausau, died Saturday November 5, 2005 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born July 20, 1924 in Wausau, daughter of the late Matthew and Agnes (Nowacki) Urmanski. She married Ben Senoraske. He preceded her in death. Ellie had been employed as a secretary and had also been a part time sales clerk...
Joseph Falkowski
Nov 4, 2005
Joseph "Joey" Falkowski 69, R8421 Duncan Road, Hatley, died Friday November 4, 2005 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born November 20, 1935 in Beaver, Wisc., son of the late Joseph and Blanche (Migacz) Falkowski. On May 25, 1963 he married Janet Dittbrender in Wausau. She survives. For many years, Joey...
Joyce A. Cottrell
Nov 1, 2005
Joyce A. Cottrell 69, 1223 Brown Street, Wausau, died Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at her home. She was born July 30, 1936 in Clintonville, daughter of Irene (Wetzel) Lindberg, Clintonville and the late William Geiger. On August 21, 1954 she married Emerson A. Cottrell in Clintonville. He survives. Joyce was a homemaker. She was a devoted member of Christian Assembly-Assemblies...
Marie E. Schult
Oct 23, 2005
Marie E. Schult 92, formerly of 3913 136th Avenue, town of Stettin, died Sunday, October 23, 2005 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born March 19, 1913 in the town of Stettin, daughter of the late John and Martha (Buttke) Lodholz. On October 19, 1935 she married William C....
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