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.
Alexander A. Kwiatkowski
Oct 22, 2005
Alexander Kwiatkowski 81, Schofield, died Saturday morning, October 22, 2005 under palliative care at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. Alex was born July 25, 1924, the eighth of 11 children born of John and Rose (Ross) Kwiatkowski in Wausau. On April 22, 1950 Alex married Elva Mae Rougeaux in Dearborn, Michigan. She preceded him in death in 1968. Prior to his...
Charles A. Cummings
Oct 21, 2005
Charles "Chuck" A. Cummings 54, Edgar, died Friday, October 21, 2005 at the V.A. Hospital in Madison. He was born December 18, 1950 in Milwaukee, son of the late John and Lois (Zwicke) Cummings. He served in the United States Army in Cambodia during the Vietnam War. Chuck was an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include one brother, Mark (Norma)...
Mary Ann Holbach
Oct 20, 2005
Mary Ann Holbach 55, Marathon, died Thursday, October 20, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 22, 1949 in Crosby, Minn. daughter of the late Leonard and Marion (Sulzer) Booth. On April 26, 1969, she married Lawrence Holbach at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He survives. Mary Ann was...
Margaret S. Juvonen
Oct 19, 2005
Margaret S. Juvonen 76, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 1, 1929 in Vastervik, Sweden, daughter of the late Jakob and Signe (Johansson) Brandt. On November 17, 1951, she married Alex Juvonen in Sweden. He survives. Among her many interests, she enjoyed writing letters, knitting, baking, cross-stitch and playing Scrabble. One of...
Eva B. Tucker
Oct 19, 2005
Eva B. Tucker 87, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 3, 1918 in Evansville, daughter of the late Fred and Margaret (Hopkins) Dennison. On October 9, 1940, she married William Tucker in Madison. He preceded her in death. Eva was a homemaker. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars...
Karen A. Van Wormer
Oct 19, 2005
Karen Ann Van Wormer 59, 2400 Marshall Street, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 19, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 12, 1946 in Galloway, Wisconsin daughter of the late Thomas and Loretta Kostuck. Karen was a homemaker. She was also a member of the Church of St. Anne, Wausau....
Frank Paul Nezda
Oct 19, 2005
Frank Paul Nezda Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend left us Oct. 19, 2005, at the age of 94, to join his family, including son-in-law, Ronald A. Clark. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ida. He transitioned into his new life at his home in Carrollton, Texas, with his family present in order to say their...
Frank P. Nezda
Oct 19, 2005
Frank P. Nezda 94, 3109 Fairgate, Carrollton, Texas, 75006, died Weds. October 19, 2005 at his home. He was born August 3, 1911 in Chicago, son of the late Frank H. and Catherine (Waksmoski) Nezda. He married Ida Silvia Lederman. She survives. Prior to his retirement, Frank had been employed for 37 years at the former Maurray Machine, Wausau. An...
Gladys Gutowski
Oct 19, 2005
Gladys "Pepper" Gutowski 81, 1240 Merrill Avenue, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 19, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 28, 1924 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Victor and Margaret (Menne) Lesperance. On August 21, 1943, she married Michael Gutowski in Wausau. He preceded her in death on...
Edward A. Jehn
Oct 18, 2005
Edward A. Jehn 80, Wausau, died Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at his home on moonset of the hunters full moon. Very fitting for this lifelong sportsman. He was born May 8, 1925 and raised on a farm south of Merrill, son of the late Arthur and Alma (Schade) Jehn. Eddie graduated from Wausau High School, June of 1943. A veteran...
Adeline M. Schuster
Oct 17, 2005
Adeline M. Schuster 93, Wausau, died Monday, October 17, 2005 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born January 12, 1912 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Fuchs) Lang. On August 16, 1933, she married Nicholas Schuster in Edgar. He preceded her in death on April 29, 1992. Survivors include six children, Jane...
Greggory L. Sekorski
Oct 15, 2005
Greggory L. Sekorski 25, Athens, died Saturday, October 15, 2005 in Green Bay. He was born March 2, 1980 in Sycamore, Ill, son of Charles and Denise (Stadler) Sekorski, Athens. Gregg enjoyed working on cars or anything mechanical, but his passion was working on area farms. He was a free spirit who could make people laugh and was always willing...
Billy J. Smith
Oct 14, 2005
Billy J. Smith 33, Wausau, died Friday, October 14, 2005 as a result of a work related accident in Schofield. He was born July 20, 1972 in Merrill, son of Tom Smith, Merrill and the late Betty (Maeder) Smith. On August 28, 1993, he married Christy Hintz at the Eau Claire Dells Park. She survives. Billy was employed at American...
Agnes Kropidlowski
Oct 13, 2005
Agnes "Agatha" Kropidlowski 95, Wausau, died Thursday, October 13, 2005 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. She was born February 5, 1910 in Portage County, daughter of the late John and Anna (Razak) Kropidlowski. Agnes lived on a farm with her sister, Mary & Charles Stroik, until 1977, she then moved to Colby and stayed with her niece until...
Margaret F. Reykdal
Oct 13, 2005
Margaret F. Reykdal 86, Tomahawk, died Thursday, October 13, 2005 at her residence in Wausau. She was born June 29, 1919 in Manawa, Wis., daughter of the late Otto and Anna Marie Hahn. On July 20, 1942, she married Rev. Lowell L. Reykdal in Manawa. He preceded her in death on August 12, 2003. She was a long time member...
Travis Zemke
Oct 12, 2005
Travis Zemke 16, Rib Mountain, died Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at his home, following a long battle with cancer. He was born September 21, 1989 in Wausau, son of Anna (Nielsen) Zemke and the late Pat L. Zemke. He was confirmed May 2004 at Rib Mountain Lutheran Church. Travis attended South Mountain Elementary School, John Muir Middle School, and was...
David A. Armstrong
Oct 11, 2005
David A. Armstrong 50, 2502 N. 6th Street, Wausau, died Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at his home. He was born July 24, 1955 in Osage, Iowa, son of Merlyn and Lorraine (O'Rourke) Armstrong, Tomahawk. David worked various construction jobs across the country. Survivors besides his parents include two children, Eric Armstrong, New Auburn and Alisha Armstrong, Staford Springs, Connecticut, his...
Nancy A. Rauschl
Oct 11, 2005
Nancy A. Rauschl 83, Wausau, died Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born September 2, 1922 in Wausau, daughter of the late Stanley and Pearl (Witter) Derbick. Survivors include, her husband, Frank Rauschl; two sons, Dick and Dennis Rauschl; one daughter, Patricia Slam; and three...
Karen K. Warosh
Oct 10, 2005
Karen K. Warosh 53, Schofield, died Monday, October 10, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 27, 1952 in Wausau, daughter of James and Dorothy (Valiska) Krause, Schofield. Karen had been employed at Wausau Bone & Joint Clinic and at Old Castle Glass. She served as treasurer for the Friends of Everest Baseball and enjoyed bowling & swimming....
Alfred A. Kreil
Oct 9, 2005
Alfred "Al" Kreil 84, 1414 Jelinek Ave., Weston, died Sunday October 9, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 1, 1921 in Wausau, son of the late William and Victoria (Skarwecki) Kreil. He was a veteran of the US Army in World War II, stationed in Panama. Prior to his retirement, Al had been employed for 33 years...
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