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.
Delwin W. Thurs
Mar 7, 2005
Delwin W. Thurs 64, Athens, died suddenly Monday, March 7, 2005 while working in the woods. He was born June 19, 1940 in the town of Hamburg, son of the late Walter and Hilma (Hardt) Thurs. On May 17, 1969, he married Judy Kurtzweil at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. She survives. Delwin was a foreman for Michels Pipeline in...
Robert L. Cedar
Mar 6, 2005
Robert L. Cedar 79, 307 N. 13th Street, Wausau, died Sunday, March 6, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 17, 1925 in Manchester N.H., son of the late John and Evelyn (Hall) Cedar. On May 29, 1948, he married Priscilla Wentworth in Manchester. She survives. Robert was a graduate of Boston University and Chicago Theological Seminary at...
Henry Cherek
Mar 5, 2005
Henry "Duluth" Cherek 84, Wausau, died Saturday March 5, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 21, 1920 in Bevent, son of the late Leo Sr. and Helen (Kedrowski) Cherek. On September 27, 1947 he married Edna Barden at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Henry had been employed at the former Curtis Co., Wausau for 15...
Carl A. Gotz
Mar 4, 2005
Carl A. Gotz 85, 6001 Alderson Street, Schofield, died Friday March 4, 2005 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center. He was born June 26, 1919 in Park Falls, son of the late Charles and Anna (Hilgart) Gotz. On April 30, 1959 he married Lois Wells at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Butternut. She preceded him in death December 30, 2003....
James C. Parkinson
Mar 4, 2005
James C. Parkinson James Charles Parkinson, 54, Wausau, died Friday, March 4, 2005, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay. He died peacefully, with family and friends at his side, after a long battle against complications from a stroke and multiple major surgeries. Dozens of friends and family visited Jim in his final days, reflecting how greatly his company was cherished...
Patrick J. Gazda
Mar 4, 2005
Patrick J. Gazda 40, 2803 Raven Avenue, Wausau, died Thursday March 3, 2005. He was born February 24, 1965 in Wausau, son of Henry Gazda, Rothschild and the late Tillie (Worzalla) Gazda. On May 16, 1998 he married Beth Gauerke at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. She survives. Patrick had been employed at Green Bay Packaging,...
Royal R. Hamann
Mar 3, 2005
Royal R. Hamann 89, 1306 Fern Lane, Wausau, died Thursday, March 3, 2005 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. He was born January 5, 1916 in Edgar, son of the late Henry and Bertha (Bruesewitz) Hamann. On May 14, 1938, he married Milda Ballerstein in Edgar. She survives. Royal farmed in the town of Frankfort for many years and was town...
Arthur C. Connor
Mar 3, 2005
Arthur C. Connor 71, Rib Mountain, died Thursday, March 3, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 29, 1933 in Halder, son of the late John and Laura (Osterbrink) Connor. On October 18, 1958, he married Dolores Derks at St. Paul Catholic Church, Bloomer. She survives. Art was a Korean War veteran of the United States Army. He...
Ella Pagel
Mar 1, 2005
Ella Belinda Alice (Heise) Pagel, 89, formerly of Marathon died Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Ella was born April 3, 1915 in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late Willie and Maria (Wilde) Luedtke. She married Alfred Heise in December 1932. He preceded her in death August 1965. On March 1976 she married Norman Pagel....
Ella Pagel
Mar 1, 2005
Ella Belinda Alice (Heise) Pagel, 89, formerly of Marathon died Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Ella was born April 3, 1915 in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late Willie and Maria (Wilde) Luedtke. She married Alfred Heise in December 1932. He preceded her in death August 1965. On March 1976 she married Norman Pagel....
Adeline B. Witberler
Feb 28, 2005
Adeline B. Witberler 88, Northbrook, Ill., died Monday, February 28, 2005 at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview, Ill. She was born January 29, 1917 in Marathon, daughter of the late Henry and Katherine (Kopp) Witberler. Adeline moved from Marathon to Chicago when she was 17, where she worked various jobs until she moved to California in 1950, and worked in the...
Sylvia C. Wadzinski
Feb 26, 2005
Sylvia C. Wadzinski, 88, died on February 26, 2005 at the Hospice House in Wausau. She was born May 19, 1916 in Manitowoc, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Matysik) Bonin Sr. On June 16, 1936 she married Walter Wadzinski Sr. at Holy Family Catholic Church, in Poniatowski. He preceded her in death on October 23, 2001. They had been life...
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...
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