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.

Marian Kolbe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Alexander A. Kwiatkowski

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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