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.
Joseph H. Hantz
Aug 13, 2005
Joseph H. Hantz 81, 2076 Hwy. J, Schofield, paased away August 13, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 2, 1924 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Stella Hantz. He enjoyed shooting trap, woodworking, gardening and spending time with his best friend Ele and all of their children. Survivors include his partner and best friend, Ele...
Louis V. Witter
Aug 12, 2005
Louis V. Witter 77, 6300 Birch Street, Wausau, died Friday August 12, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 1, 1927 in Marathon, son of the late Jerry and Amelia (Abraham) Witter. In 1952, he married Dolores Blarek at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. She survives. Louis had been employed with the Milwaukee Road Railroad and the Soo...
Analiyah Lynn Declark
Aug 11, 2005
Analiyah Lynn DeClark Wausau, died Thursday, August 11, 2005 at her home. She was born April 1, 2005 in Wausau, infant daughter of Tammi DeClark and Michael Tryba, Wausau. Survivors include her parents; her maternal grandparents, Eugene and Virginia Keen, Wausau; her paternal grandparents, James and Mary Tryba, Wausau; her maternal great grandmother, Martha (Ken) Smith, Fence, Wis.; her paternal...
Warren J. Mertes
Aug 8, 2005
Warren "Mert" J. Mertes 67, 926 Golf Club Rd., Wausau, died Monday, August 8, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 6, 1938 in Wausau, son of Joseph Mertes and the late Wanda (Scutkowski) Mertes. On February 15, 1958, he married Carol Markowski at St. Paul United Church of...
Warren J. Mertes
Aug 8, 2005
Warren "Mert" J. Mertes 67, 926 Golf Club Rd., Wausau, died Monday, August 8, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 6, 1938 in Wausau, son of Joseph Mertes and the late Wanda (Scutkowski) Mertes. On February 15, 1958, he married Carol Markowski at St. Paul United Church of...
Alice E. Otto
Aug 7, 2005
Alice E. Otto 85, 3205 Sell Street, Wausau, died Sunday August 7, 2005 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born October 8, 1919 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Albert and Marie (Rau) Grell. She married Paul Otto on January 2, 1942. He preceded her in death. For many years, Alice had been...
Robert Love Sr
Aug 6, 2005
Robert "Bob" Love, Sr., 82, of Marathon, died peacefully in his sleep Saturday Aug.6, 2005, at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. Robert was born August 6, 1923 to the late James and Anna (Schuster) Love in Bethlehem, PA. He joined the Navy in 1941 with his 3 brothers and served until 1946. He married his wife of 49...
Viola L. Frank
Aug 6, 2005
Viola L. Frank 97, Athens, died Saturday, August 6, 2005 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. She was born April 20, 1908 in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late Carl and Mary (Henke) Fischbach. On December 14, 1935, she married Almon Frank at Christ United Church, Athens. He preceded her in death April 19, 1992. Viola was...
Rev. Hilary F. Simmons
Aug 6, 2005
Rev. Hilary F. Simmons, 89, formerly of Wausau, died Saturday August 6, 2005 in Lauderdale Lake, Fla. He was born April 2, 1916 in Toledo, Ohio, son of the late Joseph and Laura (Markowski) Simmons. Father Simmons received his preparatory training for the priesthood and made his college and seminary studies at the Pontifical College, Josephinum, in Columbus, Ohio. He...
Shirley A. Fletcher
Aug 5, 2005
Shirley A. Fletcher 65, N5378 Town Hall Road, Gleason, died Friday August 5, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 19, 1940 in Wausau, daughter of the late William and Ann (Regge) Muenster. On April 18, 1959 she married Gordon V. Fletcher in Wausau. He survives. Prior to her...
Verna V. Kulas
Aug 5, 2005
Verna V. Kulas 92, Athens, died Friday, August 5, 2005 at Kennedy Park Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. She was born January 31, 1913 in Merrill, daughter of the late Emil and Wilhelmine (Schroeder) Emanuel. On July 23, 1938, she married John Kulas in Athens. He preceded her in death on April 29, 1998. Verna worked for the General Telephone...
Lawrence E. Lenschmidt
Aug 4, 2005
Lawrence E. Lenschmidt 81, died Thursday, August 4, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He served in the United States Navy from 1941-1947. Survivors include his wife, Alice Lenschmidt, Rib Mountain; one son, Larry Lenschmidt, California; and two brothers, Fred and Arnold Lenschmidt, California. No services will be held. Entombment will be in the Garden of Eternal Rest Mausoleum in Restlawn...
Stella Michlig
Aug 1, 2005
Stella Michlig 97, formerly of Edgar, died Monday, August 1, 2005 at Colonial Manor Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born May 17, 1908 in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late Max and Frances (Obermeyer) Winkert. On February 7, 1942, she married Henry Michlig at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. He preceded her in death on...
Lena A. Becker
Aug 1, 2005
Lena A. Becker 87, Athens, died peacefully Monday, August 1, 2005 at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born June 10, 1918 in the town of Halsey, daughter of the late Henry and Elsie (Becker) Adams. On July 3, 1937, she married Henry F. Becker at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens. He preceded her in death on April 5, 1983. ....
Harold L. Thatcher
Jul 29, 2005
Harold L. Thatcher 76, 2254 County Road Q, Hatley, died Friday, July 29, 2005 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home. He was born March 20, 1929 in Chicago, son of the late Harold D. and Emma (Groh) Thatcher. On November 9, 1953 he married Violet Rickl at St. Kilian Catholic Church, Blenker. She...
Lilian A. Bird
Jul 28, 2005
Lilian A. Bird 96, Wausau, died Thursday, July 28, 2005 at Sylvan Crossing on Evergreen, Wausau. She was born June 11, 1909 in England, daughter of the late Fred and Kate (George) Laws. Lilian was a receptionist for Northern Mattress Company for 24 years. Survivors include many niece & nephews in England. Private family services will be held at a...
Gertrude R. Franke
Jul 24, 2005
Gertrude R. Franke 86, 833 Ross Avenue, Wausau, died Sunday, July 24, 2005 at her home. She was born June 16, 1919 in the town of Honey Creek, daughter of the late John and Sophina (Alwin) Huber. She married Walter Franke in Wausau. He preceded her in death on March 18, 1985. Gertrude worked at Winkelmans Department Store in Wausau...
Wilfred Gantner
Jul 23, 2005
Wilfred "Fritz" Gantner 80, Westfield, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2005 at his home under the care of Hospice Services from lung cancer. He was born May 29, 1925 in Edgar, son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Schueller) Gantner. Wilfred married Delores Draeger, who was the mother of his children. She preceded him in death.He then married Joyce on...
Joyce Lou Ann Heise
Jul 22, 2005
Joyce Heise 65, formerly of the town of Maine, died Friday, July 22, 2005 at Mount View Care Center. She was born September 21, 1939 in the town of Maine, daughter of the late Franklin and Viona (Steffen) Christian. On April 18, 1959, she married Roger Heise in the town of Maine. He preceded her in death on November 9,...
David K. Lang
Jul 21, 2005
David K. "Mogan" Lang 62, 118 County Road A, Marathon, died Thursday, July 21, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 23, 1943 in Wausau, son of the late William and Dorothy (Lepak) Lang. David worked at Musson Construction Company in Rhinelander for many years. Among his favorite things to do were hunting, fishing and spending time in...
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