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.
Elmer H. Bergs
Feb 25, 2005
Elmer H. Bergs 92, 801 Hemlock St., Marathon, died Friday, February 25, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 3, 1912 in Poniatowski, son of the late Hubert and Adeline (Schueller) Bergs. On February 25, 1933 he married Theresa M. Golla at the former St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on August 16, 1991....
Jacob Allen Wilson
Feb 24, 2005
Jacob Allen Wilson Infant son of Dr. Jason and Jennifer Wilson was born February 24, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. His parents were blessed to have one hour and ten minutes with their beloved son. They wish to thank all those who helped and prayed for them during their time of greatest need. Besides his parents, Jacob is survived...
Cornelia Wambold
Feb 23, 2005
Cornelia "Connie" Wambold, 90, Merrill, died Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. She was born May 3, 1914 in Oshkosh, daughter of the late Charles and Esther (Allen) Lloyd. On December 17, 1934, she married Edward Wambold in Waukegan, Ill. He preceded her in death. Connie was one of the original members of the Indianhead ladies golf...
Joyce A. Seubert
Feb 22, 2005
Joyce A. Seubert 69, T6565 N. Troy Street, Wausau, died Tuesday, February 22, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau. She was born June 9, 1935 in Wausau, daughter of the late William and Helen (Otto) Kopp. On December 27, 1969, she married Don Seubert at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He...
Victor & Dolores Schueller
Feb 22, 2005
Victor J. Schueller, 81 and Dolores E. Schueller, 78, of 215 N. Third Avenue, Edgar, died Tuesday, February 22, 2005, near Yuma, Arizona as the result of a traffic accident. Dolores was born May 2, 1926 in Marathon, daughter of the late Philip and Amalia (Schlagenhaft) Ritger. Victor was born March 26, 1923 in Milan, son of the late Louis...
Anthony P. Seymour
Feb 21, 2005
Anthony P. Seymour 39, 5115 Lee Avenue, Weston, died Monday, February 21, 2005. He was born February 11, 1966 in Wausau, son of Rita (Bishop) Seymour and the late Norman Seymour. He proudly served his country during Desert Storm in the United States Marines. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Burns Post #388, Wausau. Among his...
Joyce E. Fisher
Feb 19, 2005
Joyce E. Fisher 76, Kannenberg Plaza, a Wausau & a former Antigo resident, died Saturday February 19, 2005 at the Hospice House. She was born July 15, 1928 in Neenah, daughter of the late Charles and Sadie (Reier) Thorson. On December 26, 1947 she married Raymond E. Fisher in Neenah. He preceded her in death January 15, 2000. Joyce was...
Esther J. Borchardt
Feb 19, 2005
Esther J. Borchardt 94, formerly of Edgar, died Saturday, February 19, 2005 at Colonial Manor Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born June 2, 1910 in the town of Wien, daughter of the late Frank and Ella (Kragenbrink) Werner. On August 23, 1930, she married Alfred Borchardt at St. John Lutheran Church, town of Wien. He preceded her in...
Garry L. Kufahl
Feb 19, 2005
Garry L. Kufahl 55, Marathon, died Saturday, February 19, 2995 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 6, 1949 in Wausau, son of Ella (Draeger) Kufahl, Wausau and the late Alvin Kufahl. On March 28, 1981, he married Phyllis (Behnke) Heise at St. John's Lutheran Church, Rib Falls. She survives....
Ronald J. Steif
Feb 19, 2005
Ronald J. Steif 65, Wausau, died Saturday, February 19, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 6, 1939 in Milwaukee, son of Sophie (Achenreiner) Steif, Duluth, Minn. and the late John Steif. On February 23, 1963, he married Gerry Kramer at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. She survives. Ron...
Richard F. Popp
Feb 19, 2005
Richard F. Popp 86, 704 Mueller St., Athens, died Saturday, February 19, 2005 at his home. He was born September 26, 1918 in Dundee, Ill., son of the late Fred and Anna (Schultz) Popp. On June 7, 1941, he married Carolyn Andersen in Dundee, Ill. She survives. Richard moved to the area from Delavan in 1971, he was actively involved...
Pamela A. Henkelman
Feb 19, 2005
Pamela Ann Henkelman 46, 138 Thomas Street, Wausau, died Saturday February 19, 2005 at the Hospice House, Wausau. Pamela had been employed as a night manager at The Store, Rib Mountain. Survivors include her mother, Janice (Schmidt) Henkelman, Wausau, a daughter, Kim (Shawn) Hunter, Wausau, three brothers, Wallace (Ann) Henkelman, Henderson, Nev., Lenard (Susie) Henkelman, Wausau, Larry Henkelman, Fond du...
Faye B. Drehmel
Feb 18, 2005
Faye B. Drehmel 80, 1100 Lakeview Drive, Wausau, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2005, at North Central Health Care Facilities, Wausau. She was born Feb. 1, 1925, in Wausau, daughter of the late Charles and Edna (Volkman) Dunbar. On March 20, 1943, she married Otto Drehmel in Wausau. He survives. After marriage, the Drehmels moved to Dodgeville and in 1955 moved...
Archie W. Schmieder
Feb 17, 2005
Archie W. Schmieder 85, 145 Eau Claire Blvd., Wausau died Wednesday, February 16, 2005 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House. He was born September 28, 1919 in Tomah, son of the late Edward and Matilda (Repke) Schmieder. On June 2, 1948 he married Eloise Shattuck at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tomah. She...
Royal T. Andrzcyzak
Feb 17, 2005
Royal T. Andrzcyzak 80, 615 Steuben Street, Wausau, died Thursday February 17, 2005 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. He was born September 25, 1924 in Wausau, son of the late James and Flossie (Gliss) Andrzcyzak. On May 3, 1947 he married Mary Ann Mullen at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Prior to his retirement in...
Arthur M. Schreiber
Feb 16, 2005
Arthur M. Schreiber 84, 1426 N. First Avenue, Wausau, died Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 22, 1920 in Mosinee, son of the late Gustav and Katherine (Herman) Schreiber. On October 3, 1942, he married Frances Bittner in Mosinee. She survives. He proudly served his country during World War II in the Unites States...
Lucille H. Mallak
Feb 16, 2005
Lucille H. Mallak 92, 3570 Naugert Drive, Merrill died Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at her home. She was born February 5, 1913 in Athens, daughter of the late Jacob and Frances Orlikowski. Lucille was united in marriage to Leo Mallak at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He preceded her in death on January 20, 1962. Lucille was a homemaker. She...
Erna M. Diedrich
Feb 16, 2005
Erna M. Diedrich 93, Athens, died February 16, 2005 at Colonial Center, Colby. She was born March 23, 1911 in the town of Halsey, daughter of the late John and Elsie (Degner) Nehrbass. On October 23, 1936, she married Alfred "Ollie" Deidrich in Athens. He preceded her in death on August 23, 1995. Erna & Ollie farmed in the town...
Jerry Berard
Feb 15, 2005
Jerry Berard, 85, of Wausau died Tuesday, February 15, after a long battle with lung cancer under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born April 23, 1919 in Wausau, son of the late Signe and William Berard. He married Annabelle Kickbusch on June 12, 1942. She preceded...
Ann Marie Krebsbach
Feb 15, 2005
Ann Marie Krebsbach 80, Edgar, died Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at her home. She was born May 6, 1924 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Kauper) Dreikosen. On May 10, 1943, she married Urban Krebsbach at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He survives. Ann Marie was a homemaker. She was past president of the...