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.
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...
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....
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