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.
Dale A. Bauman
Mar 24, 2005
Dale A. Bauman 70, Wausau, died Thursday, March 24, 2005 at his home. He was born June 18, 1934 in Merrill, son of the late William and Gladys (Allen) Bauman. Survivors include one daughter, Sherri Bauman, Auburndale; one son, Dan Bauman, Hatley; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one brother, Wayne Bauman, Washington State. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m....
Cecilia J. Baumann
Mar 23, 2005
Cecilia J. Baumann 91, formerly of Athens, died Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Phillips. She was born June 22, 1913 in Marathon, daughter of the late Carl and Anna (Gassner) Baumann. Cecilia was a housekeeper for her brother, Rev. Aloys Baumann in Greenwood until his death. She then joined her sister, Gertrude, who was the housekeeper...
Bertha E. Brockman
Mar 22, 2005
Bertha E. Brockman 93, Wausau, died Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born January 24, 1911 in Lemmings, S.D., daughter of the late Gustave and Amanda (Jahnke) Brockman. Bertha worked as a clerk in her parents butcher shop. Among her many interests, she enjoyed gardening and doing seamstress work for other people....
Marie A. Ormosen
Mar 21, 2005
Marie A. Ormosen 83, W1521 Robinson Drive, Merrill, died Monday, March 21, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born July 23, 1921 in Merrill, daughter of the late Harley and Anna (Meyer) Robinson. She married Norman Ormosen. He preceded her in death. Marie worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for many years and enjoyed playing cards. Survivors include, two...
Madelyn J. Louis
Mar 21, 2005
Madelyn J. Louis 4 month old infant daughter of Sara Dahl and Quentin Louis, Athens, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 21, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was the light of our heart and when you see a twinkling star in the sky, that will be Madelyn watching over you. We Love You. Besides her parents, she was...
George L. Geisler
Mar 19, 2005
George L. Geisler 97, Wausau, a longtime Wausau business owner, died Saturday, March 19, 2005 at Wausau Manor. He was born November 9, 1907 in Leed, South Dakota, son of the late, John and Julia (Schosser) Geisler. In 1941 he married Genevieve Ronek who preceded him in death. George moved to Becker, Minn., in 1909 and then to Bruce, Wis.,...
James A. Ash
Mar 18, 2005
James A. Ash 69, Schofield, died Friday, March 18, 2005, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on October 14, 1935, son of the late Arthur and Dorthea (Goeden) Ash-Shymanski. She preceded him in death. Jim managed a Big Boy restaurant and started a Chips restaurant in Wausau. Jim traveled and managed restaurants and businesses in places such as Milwaukee,...
Arnold J. Clarkowski
Mar 17, 2005
Arnold "Arni" Clarkowski 83, 113 S. 7th Avenue., Wausau, died Thursday, March 17, 2005 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born June 12, 1921 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Prax) Clarkowski. Arnold married Adeline Lapinski in Wausau in 1946. She preceded him in death on September 27, 1966. He then married Caroline...
Raymond C. Schmidt
Mar 16, 2005
Raymond C. Schmidt 78, Kronenwetter, died Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at Kennedy Park Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. He was born May 11, 1926 in Wausau, son of the late Herman and Esther (Brehmer) Schmidt. On January 25, 1945, he married Virginia Thompson in South Bend, Indiana. She preceded him in death on August 28, 2001. Ray was the owner/operator...
Dorothianne Kilinski
Mar 16, 2005
Dorothianne Kilinski, 2501 N. 28th Avenue, Wausau, died Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at her home. She was born in Waukegan, Ill., daughter of the late Major and Grace (Gordon) Rebella. On October 18, 1958, she married Phillip Kilinski in Mellen, Wis. He survives. Dee moved to Mellen, Wis. with her family, where she graduated from high school. She continued her...
William N. Zastrow
Mar 15, 2005
William "Bill" Zastrow Jr., 78, 1507 E. Wausau Avenue., Wausau died Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at his home. He was born November 20, 1926 in Wausau, son of the late William N. and Alvina (Klabunde) Zastrow. Bill married Elnore Juedes in Wausau on July 21, 1948. She survives. Bill retired from Marmet Corp. after 40 plus years of employment. He...
Ervin J. Cichon
Mar 13, 2005
Ervin J. Cichon 74, Marathon, died Sunday, March 13, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 17, 1930 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Frank and Agnes (Socha) Cichon. On May 7, 1963, he married Clara Hemmrich in Pine City, Minn. She survives. Ervin was a veteran of the US Navy and US Air Force....
Geraldine B. Piaszak
Mar 13, 2005
Geraldine B. Piaszak 87, Wausau, died Sunday, March 13, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born June 29, 1917 in Merrill, daughter of the late Herman and Stella (Norton) Freiberg. Geraldine married Michael Piaszak in Iowa. He preceded her in death on May 15, 1998. Geraldine...
Lois Becker
Mar 13, 2005
Lois Becker 76, Rib Mountain, died Sunday, March 13, 2005 at her home. She was born on Christmas Eve 1928 in Wausau, daughter of the late Leo and Grace (Hoffmann) Erdmann. After graduation from Marathon High School in 1946, she was employed at Wausau Insurance Company. On September 30, 1950, she married Allen Baneck. In the early 1960's, they started...
Arlene Powers
Mar 12, 2005
Arlene Powers 84, Schofield, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, left this world on Saturday, March 12, 2005 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services, to be joined in the arms of our Lord. With our Lord, she will join her husband, Tom and daughter Sandra, both whom made this journey...
William King
Mar 11, 2005
William "Bill" King 80, 6661 Townline Road, Hatley, died Friday, March 11, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born February 4, 1925 at home in the town of Reid, son of the late Leo and Mathilda (Yach) King. He married Sally Sickler in Pine City, Minn., on April 7, 1956....
Martha C. Pratt
Mar 10, 2005
Martha (Magrecki) Pratt, 96, 2400 Marshall Street, Wausau, died Thursday, March 10, 2005 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Martha, previously of Rhinelander, was born July 28, 1908 in Wausau, daughter of the late Casper and Mary (Kowalski) Magrecki. She was preceded in death by her husband, Officer Frederick Pratt, Wis. State Patrol in 1947 and son U. S. Army...
Russell W. Boehringer
Mar 10, 2005
Russell W. Boehringer 82, 1004 N. 16th Avenue, Wausau, died Thursday, March 10, 2005 at his home. He was born April 27, 1923 in Milwaukee. On November 23, 1950, he married Gertrude Preissinger in Milwaukee. She survives. During World War II, he proudly served his country in the United States Army. Survivors include his wife, Gertrude Boehringer, Wausau; one daughter,...
Clarence L. Windorski
Mar 10, 2005
Clarence L. Windorski 79, Wausau, died Thursday, March 10, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 26, 1925 in Polonia, son of the late John and Susan (Bednarski) Windorski. Recently Clarence celebrated their 50th anniversity to his lovely bride Shirley Utecht at the Church of the Holy Name of...
Doris E. Graveen
Mar 10, 2005
Doris E. Graveen 83, 2400 Marshall Street, Wausau, died Thursday, March 10, 2005 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born March 4, 1922 in Schofield, daughter of the late William Sr. and Ethel (Wagner) Pyke. On June 1, 1941, she married Harvey Graveen Sr. in Wausau. He preceded her in death. Survivors include, three grandchildren, Crystal (Craig) Weden,...
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