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.
Arthur Remus
Apr 5, 2005
Arthur "Art" E. Remus 73, F4816 County Road E, Athens, died Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 6, 1931 in the town of Frankfort, Wis., son of the late Richard and Caroline (Bothe) Remus. On October 18, 1961, he married Ellen Flick in Menomonee Falls. She survives. Art drove truck for many years and...
Mary P. Tomczik
Apr 3, 2005
Mary P. Tomczik , 90, 1821 N. 4th Avenue, Wausau, died Sunday, April 3, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 26, 1914 in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Antoinette (Rafacz) Jurkowski. On July 3, 1937 she married Alvin D. Tomczik in Wausau . Mary says she...
Willard Jahsmann
Apr 3, 2005
Willard "Bill" Jahsmann 91, Wausau, died Sunday, April 3, 2005 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born December 4, 1913 in the town of Wien, son of the late William and Freda (Sevren) Jahsmann. On May 21, 1949, he married Adeline Hartwig at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wausau. She preceded him in death on December 17,...
Lawrence Krejci, Sr
Apr 1, 2005
Lawrence H. Krejci Sr. 86, 501 Lincoln Avenue, Wausau, died Friday April 1, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 8, 1918 in Edgar, son of the late Joseph and Emma (Kohnhorst) Krejci. On September 7, 1940 he married Dorothy L. Goytowski of Elderon at the former St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death February...
Marion E. Dwyer
Apr 1, 2005
Marian E. Dwyer 86, formerly of Wausau, died Friday, April 1, 2005 in Ontario, Oregon. Marian had been employed at the Wausau Medical Center, prior to her retirement. Suvivors include a son, Glenn (Judy) Dwyer, Ontario, Ore., four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 11, 2005 at the Church of the Holy Name of...
Helen L. Cortright
Mar 30, 2005
Helen L. Cortright 72, 3001 E. Sell Street., Wausau, died Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 23, 1932 in Grandfather Falls, daughter of the late Phillip and Mildred (St. Clair) Bigsby. Helen married Eugene Cortright on October 4, 1952 at First Presbyterian Church in Wausau. He survives. Helen worked numerous secretary jobs with Stop...
Margaret G. Myshka
Mar 29, 2005
Margaret G. Myshka 101, formerly of 815 Bridge Street, Wausau, died Tuesday March 29, 2005, with her family at her side, at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born January 16, 1904 in Wausau, daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Wallner) Gohdes. Margaret graduated from Wausau Senior High School in 1922. After graduation, Margaret was employed...
James M. Plant
Mar 28, 2005
James M. Plant 58, Mokena, Ill., died Monday March 28, 2005, at his home in Illinois. He was born March 7, 1947, in Wausau, son of Genevieve (Hughes) Plant, Wausau and the late Donald Plant. James was employed as a harness horse trainer and rehabilitator. He was a veteran of the US Navy serving during the Viet Nam War and...
William Ross
Mar 28, 2005
William "Bill" R. Ross Jr., 66, 902 S. 21st Avenue., Wausau, died Monday, March 28, 2005 at his home. He was born July 28, 1938 in Wausau, son of the late Benjamin and Sophie (Magrecki) Ross. On February 16, 1963 Bill married Shirley Sillars at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau. She survives. Bill worked at GTE for over 30 years and...
Robert G. Liesenfelder
Mar 27, 2005
Robert G. Liesenfelder 32, 10602 Bittersweet Road, Rib Mountain, died Sunday, March 27, 2005 in Chicago. Robert worked as a cable installer for DL Solutions Illinois in Chicago. Survivors include his father, Robert A. Liesenfelder, Rib Mountain; and one brother, Michael M. (Heidi Kamps) Liesenfelder, Wausau. Private family services will be held at a later date. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302...
Todd A. Pagel
Mar 25, 2005
Todd A. Pagel 40, 912 N. 4th Avenue, Wausau, died Friday, March 25, 2005 at University Hospital, Madison. He was born August 8, 1964 in Wausau, son of Gerald and Joyce (Mathwick) Pagel. For thirteen years, Todd was Vice President at PJM Support Network, Madison. Among his many interests, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking, canoeing, golfing and being outdoors. He...
Steven P. Blume
Mar 25, 2005
Steven P. Blume 45, 407 Kolter Street, Wausau, died Friday March 25, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after enduring 23 years of Multiple Sclerosis. He was born October 20, 1959 in Wausau, son of Marvin and Beverly (Poeske) Blume, Marathon. Among his many interests, he enjoyed photgraphy, music and shortwave radio. Steven was also an avid listener of National Public...
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...
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