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.
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...
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,...
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