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.

Grace L. Barwick

Grace L. Barwick

Sep 13, 2005

Grace L. Barwick 78, Wausau, died Tuesday, September 13, 2005 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Kennedy Park Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Weston She was born May 13, 1927 in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Midlikowski) Lella. Grace retired from the claims department at Wausau Insurance. Survivors include two brothers, David Lella,...

Lawrence R. Schultz

Lawrence R. Schultz

Sep 13, 2005

Lawrence R. Schultz 89, Edgar, died Tuesday, September 13, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 31, 1916 in Wausau, son of the late Otto and Elisa (Isberner) Schultz. On December 27, 1941, he married Ruth Dallman at St. John Lutheran Church, Hwy N, Edgar. She survives. Lawrence and...

Russell L. Wolfe

Russell L. Wolfe

Sep 13, 2005

Russell "Russ" L. Wolfe 80, Wausau, died Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at his home. He was born October 30, 1924 in the town of Easton, son of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Ladd) Wolfe. On August 23, 1947, he married Margaret Rainville at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Russell served in the United States Army during World War...

Norma B. Rome

Norma B. Rome

Sep 10, 2005

Norma B. Rome 87, formerly of 500 Grand Ave, Wausau, died Saturday, September 10, 2005 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born February 24, 1918 in Farmington, daughter of the late Louis and Emma (Wille) Marg. On July 1, 1943 she married Alfred Rome in Watertown....

Helen Veronica Gajewski

Helen Veronica Gajewski

Sep 9, 2005

Helen Veronica Gajewski 87, 522 McIndoe Street, Wausau, died Friday September 9, 2005, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 27, 1917 in Peplin, daughter of the late John and Leokadia (Sliwoski) Murawski. She married Sylvester Gajewski. He survives. Helen was a homemaker and loved the time spent with her children and grandchildren. Always baking up a storm, Helen...

Harold Bunkelman

Harold Bunkelman

Sep 9, 2005

Harold Bunkelman 80, Athens, died Friday, September 9, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born March 4, 1925 in Milan, son of the late Chester and Tillie (Suennen) Bunkelman. Harold was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens. On August 5, 1950, he married Betty Kalepp at Trinity Lutheran Church. She survives. Together, Harold and Betty farmed...

Shirley Mae Felch

Shirley Mae Felch

Sep 8, 2005

Shirley M. Felch 77, 4802 Felch Drive, Schofield, died Thursday, September 8, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born May 9, 1928 in Wausau, daughter of the late Herbert and Mayme (Ferris) Lodholz. On May 21, 1949 she married Dane Felch at the former St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He...

Charlene Ross

Charlene Ross

Sep 7, 2005

Charlene M. "Char" Ross 56, town of Stettin, died Wednesday, September 7, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 8, 1949 in Wausau, daughter of the late Wilbert and Helen (Hrobsky) Hargraves. On August 24, 1974, she married the love of her life, Dennis Ross in Abbotsford. He preceded her in death...

Arliss E. Jenks

Arliss E. Jenks

Sep 5, 2005

Arliss E. Jenks, 83, Wausau, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend and neighbor, died Monday, September 5, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 21, 1921 in Rib Falls, daughter of the late Leroy and Leona (Weber) Yeager. On August 2, 1947, she married Arnold W. Jenks in Rib Falls. He survives. Arliss found fulfillment in the role of...

John V. Rauman

John V. Rauman

Sep 4, 2005

John V. Rauman 84, Wausau, died Sunday, September 4, 2005 at Kennedy Park Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Weston. He was born January 10, 1921 in De Kalb, Ill., son of the late John and Maria (Silfvast) Rauman. On September 20, 1947, he married Grace Strobach in Medford. She preceded him in death on July 6, 1996. John was an Army...

Myrtle M. Ramthun

Myrtle M. Ramthun

Sep 3, 2005

Myrtle M. Ramthun 92, formerly of 500 E. Thomas Street, Wausau, died Saturday September 3, 2005 at the home of her daughter in Shepherd Montana, where she had resided for the past nine months. She was born December 31, 1912 in the town of Texas, daughter of the late John and Mary (Neitzke) Chiber. She attended Wausau High School and...

Kenneth F. Schmidt

Kenneth F. Schmidt

Sep 1, 2005

Kenneth F. "Butch" Schmidt After a courageous battle with cancer, Kenneth Schmidt, 58, died peacefully at home with his wife at his side Thursday, September 1, 2005. He was born February 13, 1947 in Wausau, son of Kenneth E. Schmidt, Wausau and the late Mary Ann (Frank) Schmidt. Ken graduated from Newman High School. He continued his education going to...

Mildred M. Walters

Mildred M. Walters

Aug 29, 2005

Mildred M. Walters 90, Wausau, died Monday, August 29, 2005 at Kennedy Park Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born November 18, 1914 in Edgar, daughter of the late Henry and Otillie (Remus) Borchardt. On June 22, 1939, she married Frank Walters at St. John Lutheran Church, town of Wien. He preceded her in death on April 12, 2004....

Randy D. Krueger

Randy D. Krueger

Aug 29, 2005

Randy D. Krueger 44, 3959 Martin Road, Kronenwetter, died Monday, August 29, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 15, 1960 in Wausau, son of Leroy and Helen (Reineking) Krueger, Schofield. On May 19, 1984 he married Mary Peterson at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Schofield. She survives. Randy was a sales administrator for Imperial Industries for over...

Isis Janice Michlig

Isis Janice Michlig

Aug 25, 2005

Isis Janice Michlig Infant daughter of Lucas Michlig and Amanda Rowe, both of Mosinee, died Thursday, August 25, 2005. She was born on May 12, 2005 in Marshfield. Survivors include her parents; two uncles, Logan Michlig, Mosinee and Chris Rowe, Copper City, Mich.; her maternal grandparents, Barbara Rowe, Copper City, Mich. and Michael Rowe, Mosinee; her paternal grandparents, Luann (Patrick)...

Ella L. Miller

Ella L. Miller

Aug 16, 2005

Ella L. Miller 83, 1320 Grand Avenue, Wausau, died Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 7, 1922 in Stratford, S.D., daughter of the late Norman and Hazel (Roberts) Johnson. On June 27, 1947, she married Louis Miller in Wausau. He preceded her in death on February 20, 1996. Among her many interests, she enjoyed...

Michael V. Mathwich

Michael V. Mathwich

Aug 16, 2005

Michael V. Mathwich 55, 7421 Mitchell Lane., Marathon, died Tuesday, August 16, 2005. He was born October 9, 1949 in Wausau, son of Vernon and Mae (Voigt) Mathwich, Marathon. On August 10, 1974 he married ArDonna Sessions at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Hamburg. Michael was employed as a county patrolman for the Marathon County Highway Department for over 19 years....

Gladys E. Jeroman

Gladys E. Jeroman

Aug 16, 2005

Gladys Jeroman 92, Wausau, died Tuesday, August 16, 2005 after a long illness under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. Survivors include her daughter, Judith (Ronald) Reeves, brother Frank Brandt, along with numerous nieces and nephews. No visitation or memorial services will be held. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street,...

Susan C. Parlier

Susan C. Parlier

Aug 16, 2005

Susan C. "Susie" Parlier 49, Madison, formerly of Wausau, died Tuesday August 16, 2005 at her home. She was born August 27, 1955 in Wausau, daughter of Charles Rex Parlier, Wausau, and the late Violegene (Lepak) Parlier. Susie was born and raised in Wausau, lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico for almost 30 years before moving to Madison in June of...

Emily M. Nelson

Emily M. Nelson

Aug 15, 2005

Emily M. Nelson 73, 205 Maple Street, Wausau, died Monday, August 15, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 12, 1931 in Merrill, daughter of the late Harry and Adelia (Schield) Raasch. Emily was a waitress and hostess at Perkins in Wausau for over 25 years. Always staying active,...

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