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.
Goldie R. Lipinski
Oct 8, 2005
Goldie R. Lipinski 86, 707 2nd Avenue, Apt 21, Edgar, died Saturday, October 8, 2005 at her home. She was born January 20, 1919 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Charles and Augusta (Ratke) Ziegel. On July 2, 1938 she married Sylvester Lipinski in Wuertzburg. He preceded her in death on October 23, 2003. Goldie and her...
Julie A. Schauer
Oct 7, 2005
Julie A. Schauer 37, 5102 St. Francis Way, town of Rib Moutain, died Friday, October 7, 2005 in Marathon. She was born August 10, 1968 in Wausau. Among her many interests, she enjoyed fishing, listening to polka music, babysitting, animals and helping people. Survivors include her mother and step-father, Marion and Fred Kroll, Marathon; one sister, Jane (Jerry) Herzog, Rib...
Clara A. Jansen
Oct 6, 2005
Clara A. Jansen, 81, 2285 Springbrook Road, Mosinee died Thursday, October 6, 2005, at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born April 4, 1924 in Mosinee to the late Albert and Stella (Blaszak) Zawislan. After graduation from Mosinee High School, Clara worked in Wausau and Milwaukee in factory settings. On June 16, 1945, she married Norbert A. Jansen at St....
Harold G. Theis Sr
Oct 5, 2005
Harold G. Theis Sr. 86, rural Marathon City, died Wednesday, October 5, 2005 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. He was born December 7, 1918 in the town of Stettin, son of the late Harry and Theresa (Lilly) Theis. On July 20, 1946, he married Alice Mearek at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Stettin. She preceded him in death on September...
Erlyne M. Howard
Oct 2, 2005
Erlyne M. Howard 68, 2605 Jonquil Lane, Wausau, died Sunday, October 2, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born October 4, 1936 in Wausau, daughter of Earl Schmidt, Wausau and the late Mary (Lamont) Schmidt. On June 5, 1958 Erlyne married David Howard in Delafield. He survives. Erlyne spent her childhood...
Carol J. Potaczek
Oct 1, 2005
Carol J. Potaczek 55, Athens, died Saturday, October 1, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born May 13, 1950 in Monroe, daughter of the late Harold and Hazel (Hagen) Gilbertson. On December 14, 1981, she married Theodore "Ted" Potaczek in Freeport, Ill. He preceded her in death on October 4, 2001. Carol and her husband owned and operated...
Ronald A. Bergman
Sep 27, 2005
Ronald A. Bergman 69, Tripoli formerly of Athens, died Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospital Palliative Care Unit, Marshfield. He was born April 23, 1936 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Arthur and Adeline (Schultz) Bergman. On May 25, 1957, he married Jacqueline Giese in Athens. She survives. Ronald worked in Milwaukee for 35 years...
Irene L. Guralski
Sep 26, 2005
Irene L. Guralski 85, Edgar, died Monday, September 26, 2005 in Antigo. She was born March 3, 1920 in the town of Wien, daughter of the late Frank and Frances (Rodman) Knetter. On September 26, 1940, she married John Guralski at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. He survives. Irene was a homemaker. She was a member of the PCCW St....
Richard M. Twait
Sep 22, 2005
Richard "Dick" M. Twait 71, Wausau, died Thursday, September 22, 2005 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. He was born August 1, 1934 in St. Paul, Minn., son of the late Manley and Marie (Winchell) Twait. On June 16, 1956, he married Patricia Eddy in St. Paul, Minn. She preceded him in death on April 13, 2005. For over 35 years,...
Lynn M. Karlen
Sep 21, 2005
Lynn M. Karlen 47, Marathon, died Wednesday, September 21, 2005, after fighting a long and courageous battle against cancer for three years. She was born September 27, 1957 in Wausau, daughter of Stanley and RoseAnne (Cooney) Michalewicz, Wausau. On June 6, 1981 she married Ronald Karlen at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. He survives. Lynn was a dietary aide at...
Harold L. Sessions
Sep 20, 2005
Harold L. Sessions 72, 212 4th Avenue, Edgar, died Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at North Central Health Care Facility, Wausau. He was born April 22, 1933 in Eleva, Wis., son of the late Calder and Mildred (Brownell) Sessions. On April 22, 1972, he married Doris Phernetton in Wausau. She survives. Harold served in the United States Marines. For many years,...
Beverly Zeinert
Sep 19, 2005
Beverly Zeinert 59, 1100 Lakeview Drive, Wausau, died Monday September 19, 2005 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born September 26, 1946 in Wausau, daughter of the late Lawrence and Lucille (Bliese) Brandt. She married Richard Zeinert. He preceded her in death in 1992. Beverly had been employed at the former Muskegon Piston Ring Company. Survivors include one...
Jonathan "Troy" Moore
Sep 18, 2005
Jonathan "Troy" Moore 24, Wausau, died Sunday, September 18, 2005 at his home. He was born June 26, 1981 in Wausau, son of Randy & Laurel (Betts) Moore, Wausau. Troy was a fork lift operator for Godon Aluminum Company, Schofield. Besides hunting, fishing, and participating in Demolition Derby's, Troy enjoyed being around his nieces & nephews. Besides his parents, Randy...
Vivian E. Petroski
Sep 18, 2005
Vivian E. Petroski 85, Wausau, died peacefully Sunday September 18, 2005, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Hospital. She was born September 14, 1920 in Chicago, daughter of the late John and Lillian (Cassidy) Molski. On January 18, 1947 she married Chester Petroski in Chicago. He survives. Vivian worked in Chicago for GTE Phone...
Clarence Hoersch
Sep 17, 2005
Clarence Hoersch 91, 2400 Marshall Street, Wausau, died Saturday September 17, 2005 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born May 20, 1914 in Aniwa, son of the late Peter and Etta (Rupp) Hoersch. On November 27, 1946, he married Margaret Straka in Aniwa. She survives. Prior to his retirement, Clarence had been employed at the former Connor Forest...
Armella D. Sikorski
Sep 16, 2005
Armella D. Sikorski 89, formerly of Wausau, died Friday September 16, 2005 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, 9663 Manitou Court, Minocqua, Wis. She was born December 3, 1915 in the town of Easton, daughter of the late Fred and Margaret (Damitz) Burgoyne. In 1937, Armella married Engelbert Egle. They were married for 15 years. After the death...
Violet A. Pitek
Sep 15, 2005
Violet A. Pitek 67, Schofield, died Thursday, September 15, 2005 at the home of Mitsy & John, her daughter & son-in-law. She was born August 10, 1938 in Wausau, daughter of the late Bernard and Rose (Kardack) Olbrantz. On October 11, 1957, she married Ken Pitek at St. Michael Catholic Church. He preceded her in death September 13, 1998. Violet...
Henrietta I. Viegut
Sep 15, 2005
Henrietta I. Viegut 91, formerly of Edgar, died Thursday, September 15, 2005 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born April 24, 1914 in the town of Wien, daughter of the late Paul and Agnes (Borchardt) Mueller. On June 14, 1941, she married Ewald Viegut in the town of Wien. He preceded her in death on June 1, 1984. Henrietta...
Harold R. Bhend
Sep 15, 2005
Harold R. Bhend 77, 1957 County Road A, Athens, died Thursday, September 15, 2005 at Colonial House, Colby. Harold was born March 12, 1928 in the town of Johnson, son of the late Eugene and Adeline (Gaiser) Bhend. Harold graduated from Athens High School. He farmed his entire life for Bhend Brothers, Inc. in the town of Johnson. Harold was...
Florian A. Pawlowski
Sep 14, 2005
Florian A. Pawlowski 88, 610 Schlegel St., Athens, died Wednesday, September 14, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 15, 1916 in town of Rietbrock, son of the late Edward and Agnes (Urmanski) Pawlowski. On June 3, 1947, he married Annabelle Donlevy in Oconto. She survives. Florian was a...
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