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.
Martha E. Socha
Jun 3, 2005
Martha E. Socha 86, formerly of 704 N. Third Avenue, Edgar, died Friday, June 3, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born July 9, 1918 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late John and Anna Lepak. On October 26, 1946 she was united in marriage to Edward S....
Mary Ann Albrecht
Jun 2, 2005
Mary Ann Albrecht 69, R563 E. Townline Road, Athens, died Thursday June 2, 2005 at her home, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born March 29, 1936 in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Casimir and Theresa (Wadzinski) Myszka. On September 3, 1956, she married Jerome Albrecht in Poniatowski. He survives. Mary Ann...
Guy R. Zemke
Jun 1, 2005
Guy R. Zemke 44, 805 Flieth Street, Wausau, died Wednesday, June 1, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 18, 1960 in Wausau, son of Clifford Zemke, Wausau and the late Isabelle (Meyer) Zemke. Survivors include, his father, Clifford Zemke, Wausau; one sister, LaVonne (Mike) Kannenberg, Wausau; two brothers,...
Thomas G. Dalbec
May 29, 2005
Thomas G. Dalbec 62, 816 LeMessurier St., Wausau, died Sunday, May 29, 2005 at his home. He was born November 30, 1942 in Wausau, son of the late Chester and Marie (Cypress) Dalbec. On September 20, 1987 he married Cathy Wallace at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau. She survives. Thomas worked at the Wisconsin Department of Brain Injury Waiver at the...
Kathryn Campbell
May 29, 2005
Kathryn Campbell 43, Wausau, died Sunday, May 29, 2005. She was born February 23, 1962 in Wausau, daughter of the late Roy and Geraldine (Heinrichs) Zarnke. She graduated from Wausau West High School in 1980, and continued her education at Milwaukee Area Technical College, graduating in 1992 and then graduating with honors from Upper Iowa University in 1995. For 21...
Mavis T. Stanley
May 26, 2005
Mavis T. Stanley 87, Harmony House, Wausau, died Thursday, May 26, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 27, 1918 in Laona, daughter of the late Ernest and Mary (Tipton) Barnes. On September 5, 1935, she married Elmer Stanley in Michigan. He preceded her in death on November 12,...
Walter A. Feltz
May 24, 2005
Walter A. Feltz 86, Edgar, died Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 2, 1918 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Sadowicz) Feltz. On June 30, 1951, he married Florence Knetter-Paszek at St. John Catholic...
Joseph G. Vesely
May 23, 2005
Joseph G. Vesely 78, Schofield, died Monday, May 23, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 20, 1927 in Milan, son of the late Joseph and Barbara Vesely. On August 19, 1950, he married Nan Plisch at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She survives. Joseph was a veteran of the US Army Air Corps serving in Okinawa and...
Francis Gertschen
May 21, 2005
Francis Gertschen 68, of Minocqua, formerly of Marathon, died Saturday, May 21, 2005 at Howard Young Medical Center, Minoqua. He was born September 13, 1936 in Marathon, son of the late Frank and Amelia "Molly" (Seubert) Gertschen. For many years, Francis owned and operated Gertschen Implement in Marathon. He was a member of the Massey Ferguson Dealer Council. Francis was...
Phyllis A. Olson
May 19, 2005
Phyllis A. Olson 3102 North Mountain Road, Wausau, died Thursday, May 19, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 27, 1931 in the town of Emmet, daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Kowelefski) Novitzke. On November 12, 1949 she married Carroll "Ole" Olson in Wausau. He preceded her...
Eugene J. Belter
May 17, 2005
Eugene J. Belter 71, W1150 Buck Avenue, Medford, died Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born March 16, 1934 in Athens, son of Joseph Belter, Edgar and the late Mary (Milkowski) Belter. On December 1, 1964 Eugene married Ethel Marthaler at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She survives. Prior to his retirement Eugene was an...
Marlyn E. Ziemer
May 16, 2005
Marlyn E. Ziemer 68, Schofield and Lakewood Ranch, Fla., died Monday, May 16, 2005 at Hospice House, Wausau. He was born October 27, 1936 in Tigerton and was raised in Shawano, son of the late Arthur and Esther (Watters) Ziemer. On June 22, 1963, he married Elaine Fuhs in Oshkosh. She survives. Marlyn served in the United States Airforce, and...
Herbert W. Bergs
May 15, 2005
Herbert W. Bergs 81, Edgar, died Sunday, May 15, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 31, 1924 in the town of Rib Falls, son of the late Anton and Katherine (Schueller) Bergs. On June 13, 1945, he married Mary Alice Hall at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She...
Elaine K. Schubring
May 12, 2005
Elaine K. Schubring 76, Wausau, died Thursday May 12, 2005 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. On October 2, 1945 she married James D. Schubring in Wausau. He preceded her in death August 28, 2003. Elaine was a homemaker and a great mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was proud to be a member of the Bell Choir at Mount View...
Elaine A. Gleason
May 10, 2005
Elaine A. Gleason 62, 112 Schmidt Avenue, Rothschild, died Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 8, 1942 in Hatley, daughter of the late Theodore and Eleanore (Gavin) Fierek. On February 17, 1962 she married Jerome Gleason at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Elaine was a homemaker. She was a devoted wife, mother...
Shirley M. Dittmar
May 9, 2005
Shirley M. Dittmar 55, 2100 East 6th Street, Merrill, died Monday, May 9, 2005 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. She was born August 5, 1949 in the town of Texas, daughter of the late Carl and Dorena (Jaeger) Dittmar. Shirley worked at Northern Valley Workshop in Wausau. She enjoyed writing, shopping and going out to eat. Above all things...
Virginia J. Schmidt
May 8, 2005
Virginia J. Schmidt 74, Edgar, died on Mothers Day, Sunday, May 8, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 13, 1931 in Wisconsin, daughter of the late Glenn and Florence (Dix) Blyton. On December 30, 1947, she married Neil Schmidt in Edgar. He preceded her in death on December...
Tillie Zahrobsky
May 8, 2005
Tillie Zahrobsky 107, Edgar, died Sunday, May 8, 2005 at the Marshfield Care Center. She was born March 6, 1898 in Chicago, daughter of the late Benjamine and Anna (Oliverius) Novak. On October 8, 1923 she married Frank Zahrobsky in Chicago. He preceded her in death February 15, 1991. Tillie and Frank were in business in Cicero, Ill., prior to...
Sandra L. Hunter
May 7, 2005
Sandra L. Hunter 61, 1401 Cleveland Avenue, Wausau died Saturday, May 7, 2005 at her home under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born February 23, 1944 in Oshkosh, daughter of the late Marion and Irene (Allen) Hunter. Sandra worked at Connor Lumber and E-Z Rental in Wausau for many years. Prior to her illness she...
Carol J. Hartl
May 7, 2005
Carol J. Hartl 76, Athens, died Saturday, May 7, 2005 at Saint Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. She was born June 22, 1928 in Athens, daughter of the late Albert and Caroline (Eisner) Otto. On March 29, 1947, she married Norbert Hoff in Wausau, he preceded her in death on June 4, 1971. On December 9 1973, she married Leo Hartl in...
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