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.
Beverly Zeinert
Sep 19, 2005
Beverly Zeinert 59, 1100 Lakeview Drive, Wausau, died Monday September 19, 2005 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born September 26, 1946 in Wausau, daughter of the late Lawrence and Lucille (Bliese) Brandt. She married Richard Zeinert. He preceded her in death in 1992. Beverly had been employed at the former Muskegon Piston Ring Company. Survivors include one...
Jonathan "Troy" Moore
Sep 18, 2005
Jonathan "Troy" Moore 24, Wausau, died Sunday, September 18, 2005 at his home. He was born June 26, 1981 in Wausau, son of Randy & Laurel (Betts) Moore, Wausau. Troy was a fork lift operator for Godon Aluminum Company, Schofield. Besides hunting, fishing, and participating in Demolition Derby's, Troy enjoyed being around his nieces & nephews. Besides his parents, Randy...
Vivian E. Petroski
Sep 18, 2005
Vivian E. Petroski 85, Wausau, died peacefully Sunday September 18, 2005, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Hospital. She was born September 14, 1920 in Chicago, daughter of the late John and Lillian (Cassidy) Molski. On January 18, 1947 she married Chester Petroski in Chicago. He survives. Vivian worked in Chicago for GTE Phone...
Clarence Hoersch
Sep 17, 2005
Clarence Hoersch 91, 2400 Marshall Street, Wausau, died Saturday September 17, 2005 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born May 20, 1914 in Aniwa, son of the late Peter and Etta (Rupp) Hoersch. On November 27, 1946, he married Margaret Straka in Aniwa. She survives. Prior to his retirement, Clarence had been employed at the former Connor Forest...
Armella D. Sikorski
Sep 16, 2005
Armella D. Sikorski 89, formerly of Wausau, died Friday September 16, 2005 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, 9663 Manitou Court, Minocqua, Wis. She was born December 3, 1915 in the town of Easton, daughter of the late Fred and Margaret (Damitz) Burgoyne. In 1937, Armella married Engelbert Egle. They were married for 15 years. After the death...
Violet A. Pitek
Sep 15, 2005
Violet A. Pitek 67, Schofield, died Thursday, September 15, 2005 at the home of Mitsy & John, her daughter & son-in-law. She was born August 10, 1938 in Wausau, daughter of the late Bernard and Rose (Kardack) Olbrantz. On October 11, 1957, she married Ken Pitek at St. Michael Catholic Church. He preceded her in death September 13, 1998. Violet...
Henrietta I. Viegut
Sep 15, 2005
Henrietta I. Viegut 91, formerly of Edgar, died Thursday, September 15, 2005 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born April 24, 1914 in the town of Wien, daughter of the late Paul and Agnes (Borchardt) Mueller. On June 14, 1941, she married Ewald Viegut in the town of Wien. He preceded her in death on June 1, 1984. Henrietta...
Harold R. Bhend
Sep 15, 2005
Harold R. Bhend 77, 1957 County Road A, Athens, died Thursday, September 15, 2005 at Colonial House, Colby. Harold was born March 12, 1928 in the town of Johnson, son of the late Eugene and Adeline (Gaiser) Bhend. Harold graduated from Athens High School. He farmed his entire life for Bhend Brothers, Inc. in the town of Johnson. Harold was...
Florian A. Pawlowski
Sep 14, 2005
Florian A. Pawlowski 88, 610 Schlegel St., Athens, died Wednesday, September 14, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 15, 1916 in town of Rietbrock, son of the late Edward and Agnes (Urmanski) Pawlowski. On June 3, 1947, he married Annabelle Donlevy in Oconto. She survives. Florian was a...
Raymond A. Pias
Sep 14, 2005
Ray Pias, 96, passed peacefully into the Lords' arms Wednesday September 14, 2005 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, where he had been a resident for the past three years. Ray was born March 13, 1909, in Racine son of the late Matt and Anna (Engbart) Pias. Ray worked the farm in Ringle along with his brother Pete. After selling the...
Grace L. Barwick
Sep 13, 2005
Grace L. Barwick 78, Wausau, died Tuesday, September 13, 2005 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Kennedy Park Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Weston She was born May 13, 1927 in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Midlikowski) Lella. Grace retired from the claims department at Wausau Insurance. Survivors include two brothers, David Lella,...
Lawrence R. Schultz
Sep 13, 2005
Lawrence R. Schultz 89, Edgar, died Tuesday, September 13, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 31, 1916 in Wausau, son of the late Otto and Elisa (Isberner) Schultz. On December 27, 1941, he married Ruth Dallman at St. John Lutheran Church, Hwy N, Edgar. She survives. Lawrence and...
Russell L. Wolfe
Sep 13, 2005
Russell "Russ" L. Wolfe 80, Wausau, died Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at his home. He was born October 30, 1924 in the town of Easton, son of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Ladd) Wolfe. On August 23, 1947, he married Margaret Rainville at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Russell served in the United States Army during World War...
Norma B. Rome
Sep 10, 2005
Norma B. Rome 87, formerly of 500 Grand Ave, Wausau, died Saturday, September 10, 2005 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born February 24, 1918 in Farmington, daughter of the late Louis and Emma (Wille) Marg. On July 1, 1943 she married Alfred Rome in Watertown....
Helen Veronica Gajewski
Sep 9, 2005
Helen Veronica Gajewski 87, 522 McIndoe Street, Wausau, died Friday September 9, 2005, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 27, 1917 in Peplin, daughter of the late John and Leokadia (Sliwoski) Murawski. She married Sylvester Gajewski. He survives. Helen was a homemaker and loved the time spent with her children and grandchildren. Always baking up a storm, Helen...
Harold Bunkelman
Sep 9, 2005
Harold Bunkelman 80, Athens, died Friday, September 9, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born March 4, 1925 in Milan, son of the late Chester and Tillie (Suennen) Bunkelman. Harold was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens. On August 5, 1950, he married Betty Kalepp at Trinity Lutheran Church. She survives. Together, Harold and Betty farmed...
Shirley Mae Felch
Sep 8, 2005
Shirley M. Felch 77, 4802 Felch Drive, Schofield, died Thursday, September 8, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born May 9, 1928 in Wausau, daughter of the late Herbert and Mayme (Ferris) Lodholz. On May 21, 1949 she married Dane Felch at the former St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He...
Charlene Ross
Sep 7, 2005
Charlene M. "Char" Ross 56, town of Stettin, died Wednesday, September 7, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 8, 1949 in Wausau, daughter of the late Wilbert and Helen (Hrobsky) Hargraves. On August 24, 1974, she married the love of her life, Dennis Ross in Abbotsford. He preceded her in death...
Arliss E. Jenks
Sep 5, 2005
Arliss E. Jenks, 83, Wausau, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend and neighbor, died Monday, September 5, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 21, 1921 in Rib Falls, daughter of the late Leroy and Leona (Weber) Yeager. On August 2, 1947, she married Arnold W. Jenks in Rib Falls. He survives. Arliss found fulfillment in the role of...
John V. Rauman
Sep 4, 2005
John V. Rauman 84, Wausau, died Sunday, September 4, 2005 at Kennedy Park Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Weston. He was born January 10, 1921 in De Kalb, Ill., son of the late John and Maria (Silfvast) Rauman. On September 20, 1947, he married Grace Strobach in Medford. She preceded him in death on July 6, 1996. John was an Army...
