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.
Clara J. Hennig
Feb 15, 2005
Clara J. Hennig 85, formerly of Schlegel Street, Athens, died Tuesday February 15, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born April 1, 1919 in Athens, daughter of Andrew and Sophie (Greiner) Westfall. On October 5, 1940 she married John Hennig at the William Hennig residence. He preceded her in death December 16, 1996. Clara was a homemaker that...
Eileen D. Dustan
Feb 14, 2005
Eileen D. Dustan 88, formerly of Eau Claire died peacefully Monday, February 14, 2005 at Colonial Manor Nursing Home, Wausau. She was born December 25, 1916 in Steven Point, daughter of the late Edward and Fannie (Oshasky) Lutz. On November 30, 1939, she married Dr. Forest R. Dustan in Stevens Point. He preceded her in death in 2003. Eileen was...
Doloris E. Zemke
Feb 13, 2005
Doloris E. Zemke 83, formerly of 222 E. Ross Avenue, Wausau, died Sunday, February 13, 2005 at Wausau Manor. She was born May 2, 1921 in the town of Pine River, daughter of the late David and Clara (Schilling) Parent. On September 2, 1950 she married Raymond Zemke at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Merrill. He preceded her in death...
Robert E. Vogt
Feb 13, 2005
Robert E. Vogt 83, Wausau, died Sunday, February 13, 2005 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born September 23, 1921 in Milwaukee. On July 14, 1942, he married Viola Lechner in Houston, Tex. She survives. Robert served as Master Sergeant for the United States Airforce, during World War II and the Korean War. Survivors include, his wife, Viola,...
Alice M. Corsten
Feb 13, 2005
Alice Mary Reinhart Corsten 92, Kronenwetter, formerly of 207 Terrace Ave., Marinette, died Sunday, February 13, 2005 at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter. She was born November 9, 1912 in Marinette, daughter of the late John and Mary (Marchant) Reinhart. She married Roland J. Corsten on December 28, 1937 in Marinette. He preceded her in death. Alice was a homemaker. She...
Leona V. Teske
Feb 12, 2005
Leona "Ona" V. Teske 69, 2707 Hwy U, Wausau, died Saturday, February 12, 2005 at her home. She was born December 30, 1935 in the town of Stettin, daughter of the late Reinhardt and Viola (Langhoff) Stahel. On October 29, 1955, she married Raymond Teske at Trinity Lutheran Church, Stettin. He survives. Leona was a homemaker. She was a member...
Christine M. Stolze-Weber
Feb 9, 2005
Christine M. Stolze-Weber 74, 1010 E. Wausau Avenue, Wausau died Wednesday, February 9, 2005 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born August 23, 1929 in Poniatowski, daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Minitzke) Mallak. Christine married Victor Stolze in Wausau. He preceded her in death....
Caroline I. Brzezinski
Feb 9, 2005
Caroline I. Brzezinski 62, 1813 Lenard St., Wausau, died Wednesday, February 9, 2005 at her home following complications from asthma. She was born April 24, 1942 in Wausau, daughter of the late Albin and Lydia (Gruna) Brzezinski. Caroline had an extensive background in teaching and enjoyed to share her knowledge with many children. She taught at Owensboro Catholic Middle School...
Eleanor E. Krueger
Feb 8, 2005
Eleanor Emma "Mom" Krueger 94, 608 Adams Street, Wausau, died Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 27, 1910 in the village of Rib Falls, daughter of the late John and Emma (Gerst) Zacher. She was educated at St. John's School in Edgar. On November 17, 1936, she married Clarence Krueger. He preceded her in...
Sheran K. Schmidt
Feb 8, 2005
Sheran K. Schmidt 53, Wausau died Tuesday, February 8, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at her home. She was born August 2, 1951 in Hershey, Penn. daughter of Henry and Gladys Schmidt. Sheran was a homemaker. Survivors include three sons, Wade Jackson, St. Paul, Minn., Chad Jackson & Josh Jackson both of Wausau; three grandchildren;...
Maryann D. Schmidt
Feb 8, 2005
MaryAnn D. Schmidt 75, T626 W. Marshall Hill, Wausau, died Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born April 10, 1929 in the town of Weston, daughter of the late Henry and Hattie (Thurston) Frank. On July 10, 1946 she married Kenneth Schmidt at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. MaryAnn was...
Dorothy S. Koerper
Feb 8, 2005
Dorothy S. Koerper 92, and a 17 year resident of Wausau, died February 8, 2005. Dorothy was born in Seattle, Washington on January 27, 1913. Her mother was Charlotte Mitchell, born in Eau Claire, WI and her father was Robert Watson Sutherland, born in Workworth, Ontario, Canada. Dorothy married Peter Joseph Koerper, Jr. on January 12, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio....
Ada A. Brendemuehl
Feb 8, 2005
Ada A. Brendemuehl 97, formerly of 1704 Stark, St., Wausau, died Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at Waunakee Manor Health Care. She was born October 1, 1907 in Wausau, daughter of the late Henry and Minnie (Hafeman) Treibel. On June 25, 1927 she married Arthur Paulman at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death in 1936. She then married...
Dorothy L. Krejci
Feb 8, 2005
Dorothy Krejci 90, 501 Lincoln Avenue, Wausau, died Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 20, 1914 in Elderon, Wis., daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Tryba) Goytowski. On September 7, 1940, she married Lawrence Krejci at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Dorothy was a homemaker until 1962, when she was employed...
Mark A. Marzynski
Feb 8, 2005
Mark Marzynski 60, formerly of Edgar, died Monday, February 7, 2005 in Hudsonville, Mich. He was born August 12, 1944 in Milwaukee, son of the late Raymond and Genevieve (Pawluczek) Marzynski. He married Pamela Karlen. She preceded him in death on October 13, 1995. He then married Yang Fang. She survives. Mark was a dairy farmer in Edgar for 17...
Nora M. Madden
Feb 7, 2005
Nora M. Madden 94, 6001 Alderson Street, Schofield, died Monday February 7, 2005 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. She was born May 28, 1910 in the town of Texas, daughter of the late August and Bertha (Baumann) Neitzke. On July 22, 1930, she married Andrew Madden. He preceded her in death on December 7, 1975. She retired...
Myrtle E. Lodholz
Feb 6, 2005
Myrtle E. Lodholz 85, 1010 E. Wausau Ave., Wausau, died Sunday, February 6, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 25, 1919 in the town of Stettin, daughter of the late Carl & Alwina (Wilde) Artus. On June 5, 1943, she married Gilbert Lodholz at Rib Falls Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on April 14, 1988....
Willard A. Czech
Feb 4, 2005
Willard A. Czech 77, formerly of Wausau, died Saturday February 5, 2005 at the Bethel Home, Oshkosh, of Alzheimers Disease. He was born September 10, 1927 in Athens, son of the late Otto and Anna (Batscheider) Czech. He was the seventh of nine children. On November 4, 1948, he married Ellen Kitts in Des Plains, Ill. She preceded him in...
Thad P. Martens
Feb 4, 2005
Thad P. Martens 40, Wausau, died Friday, February 4, 2005 at Langlade Memorial Hospital, Antigo. He was born June 28, 1964 in West Allis, son of Angie (Kurtzweil) Martens, Wausau and the late Daniel Patrick Martens. Thad studied at Christian Heritage College in California and then worked for Dow Jones for many years. He was a member of the Citizens...
Dorothy H. Baumann
Feb 2, 2005
Dorothy H. Baumann 91, Marshfield, died Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at Light House Elder Care, Marshfield. She was born August 11, 1913 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late John and Margaret (Imhoff) Karlen. On September 11, 1934 Dorothy married Joseph H. Baumann at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death on September 25, 1980....