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.

Anna R. Streveler

Anna R. Streveler

May 6, 2005

Anna R. Streveler 93, 2201 Brookfield Road, Edgar, died Friday May 6, 2005 at Continental Manor, Abbottsford. She was born June 21, 1911 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Hein) Osterbrink. On July 3, 1934, she married Mike Streveler in Marathon. He preceded her in death October 1, 1973. Anna was a homemaker and...

Eileen Krause

Eileen Krause

Apr 30, 2005

Eileen "Elaine" Krause 88, formerly of Rib Mountain, died Saturday, April 30, 2005 at Marshfield Care Center, Marshfield. She was born November 14, 1916 in the town of Eau Pleine, daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Schmidtke) Weber. On July 18, 1942, she married Stanley Krause in Stratford. He preceded her in death on August 29, 1986. Stanley and...

Lucy Corey-Rajek

Lucy Corey-Rajek

Apr 30, 2005

Lucy Corey-Rajek 90, peacefully entered eternal life on Saturday, April 30, 2005 at Colonial Manor Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. Lucy resided at Colonial Manor for 3 A½ years, where her life was enriched by the loving care of professional staff. During her stay at Colonial Manor, Lucy and her family were very appreciative of the many cards, letters, visits...

Eileen Krause

Eileen Krause

Apr 30, 2005

Eileen "Elaine" Krause 88, formerly of Rib Mountain, died Saturday, April 30, 2005 at Marshfield Care Center, Marshfield. She was born November 14, 1916 in the town of Eau Plaine, daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Schmidtke) Weber. On July 18, 1942, she married Stanley Krause in Stratford. He preceded her in death on August 29, 1986. Stanley and...

Charles M. Jehn

Charles M. Jehn

Apr 26, 2005

Charles M. Jehn 85, Wausau, died Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at his home. He was born May 8, 1919 in Wausau, son of the late Carl and Clara (Grueneberg) Jehn. On July 13, 1946, he married Maxine St. Louis in Wausau. She preceded him in death on October 9, 2002. Charles was a veteran of the US Army serving during...

Scott J. Zastrow

Scott J. Zastrow

Apr 26, 2005

Scott "Jamie" Zastrow 47, Wausau, died Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 20, 1958 in Milwaukee, son of the late Aner C. and Delores (Clark) Zastrow, Jr. Jamie worked at Z Tech in Stevens Point. He was a very kind and compassionate person who would help anyone in need. People who knew him will...

Jeffrey R. Westerdyk

Jeffrey R. Westerdyk

Apr 24, 2005

Jeffrey "Dutch" Westerdyk 45, 2705 N. 7th Street, Wausau, died Sunday, April 24, 2005 at his home. He was born April 23, 1960 in Wausau son of Herman and Tini (Brinksma) Westerdyk, Wausau. On April 9, 1983 Jeff married Barb Feck at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Wausau. She survives. Jeff was previously employed at American Dynatec, Weston and...

Meta Louise Fischer

Meta Louise Fischer

Apr 24, 2005

Meta Louise Fischer May 29, 1920 - April 24, 2005 84, 3765 Redwood Street, Fenwood, died Sunday April 24, 2005 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born May 29, 1920 in the town of Cleveland, daughter of the late Frank and Martha Schoppenhorst. On September 8, 1941 , she married Raynold Joseph Fischer. They were happily...

Bobbie L. Koenig

Bobbie L. Koenig

Apr 22, 2005

Bobbie L. Koenig 54, Hudson and formerly of Wausau, passed away peacefully Friday April 22, 2005 at her home. She was born August 14, 1950 in Wausau, daughter of the late Robert and Marion (Herzog) Chartier. On August 30, 1980, she married Lyle Koenig at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Stettin. He survives. Bobbie received her Bachelor's Degree in Business...

Lucille R. Budleski

Lucille R. Budleski

Apr 22, 2005

Lucille R. Budleski 84, Hatley, died Friday April 22, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. She was born March 11, 1921 in Appleton, daughter of the late Herbert and Mayme (Ferries) Lodholz. On October 19, 1940, she married Edmund Budleski at St. James Catholic Church,...

Douglas R. Wasmundt

Douglas R. Wasmundt

Apr 21, 2005

Douglas R. Wasmundt 39, 602 S. 36th Avenue., Wausau, died Thursday, April 21, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born June 24, 1965 in Marathon County to Robert Wasmundt, Wausau and Delores (Sliwicki) Ringwelski, Wausau. Doug was employed at Krueger Wholesale Florists as a salesman. He enjoyed riding his Harley with...

Violegene Cecelia Parlier

Violegene Cecelia Parlier

Apr 19, 2005

Violegene "Gene" Cecelia Parlier 79, Wausau, died Tuesday, April 19, 2005 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau, where she was very well cared for. She was born March 7, 1926 in Mosinee, daughter of the late Joseph and Cecelia (Skrypchak) Lepak. Raised on a dairy farm in the town of Cassel,...

Floyd E. Majeske

Floyd E. Majeske

Apr 18, 2005

Floyd E. Majeske 86, 411 No. 9th Avenue, Wausau, died Monday April 18, 2005 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. He was born March 31, 1919 in Wausau, son of the late Eugene and Mary (Engledinger) Majeske. On May 25, 1943 he married Kathleen Koy. She survives. Floyd had been employed with the US Postal Services for 30 years, then worked...

Oscar Walter Paul

Oscar Walter Paul

Apr 17, 2005

Oscar Walter Paul 81, Edgar, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2005 in the Palliative Care Unit at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 1, 1923 in the town of Rib Falls, son of the late Walter and Alice (Ringle) Paul. On May 11, 1949, he married his beloved Rita Schueller at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. She survives. During...

Lillian E. Sann

Lillian E. Sann

Apr 17, 2005

Lillian E. Sann 90, town of Texas, died Sunday, April 17, 2005, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 21, 1914 in Taylor County, daughter of the late Charles and Caroline (Reid) Neitzel. She married Leo Sann Sr. April 15, 1939 in Wausau. He preceded her in death April 16, 1994. Lillian was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, cooking,...

Vivian Smolke

Vivian Smolke

Apr 15, 2005

Vivian Smolke 88, formerly of Wausau, died Friday April 15, 2005 in Torrance California. She was born January 23, 1917 in the town of Rock, Wood County, daughter of the late Hubert and Cecilia (Lenerz) Pulvermacher. On May 30, 1942, she married Lawrence Smolke in Bakerville. He preceded her in death January 10, 1985. Lawrence and Vivian owned and operated...

Barbara A. Ohrmundt

Barbara A. Ohrmundt

Apr 14, 2005

Barbara A. Ohrmundt 57, Wausau, died Thursday, April 14, 2005 at the Hospice House, Wausau after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 24, 1947 in Wausau, daughter of the late Arthur and Regina (Burek) Schuetze. Barbara was employed as a unit clerk at Wausau Hospital for 24 years. She enjoyed golfing, reading, traveling and crossword puzzles. Special...

Vera L. Westman

Vera L. Westman

Apr 14, 2005

Vera L. Westman 85, 2704, Dove Ave., Wausau, died Thursday, April 14, 2005, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born March 18, 1920, in the town of Hewitt, daughter of the late George and Mary (Byer) Beyer. On June 3, 1942 she married Elwood Westman in Wausau. He preceded her in...

Joseph F. Rauen

Joseph F. Rauen

Apr 14, 2005

Joseph F. Rauen 84, 1328 County Rd. H, Edgar, died Thursday, April 14, 2005 at his home under the care of Marshfield Ministry Home Care. He was born June 15, 1920 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Frank and Mary (Meyer) Rauen. On June 22, 1948, he married Barbara Mallak at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She...

Patricia Twait

Patricia Twait

Apr 13, 2005

Patricia "Pat" Twait 67, Wausau, died Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 30, 1937 in St. Paul, Minn., daughter of the late Austin and Lillian (Nelson) Eddy. On June 16, 1956, she married Richard Twait in St. Paul, Minn. He survives. Pat was a homemaker and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and being with her...

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