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.
Phyllis J. Zilisch
Jan 14, 2005
Phyllis Zilisch, 82, 1950 Kowalski Road, Mosinee, died Friday, January 14, 2005 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. She was born May 3, 1922 in Wausau, daughter of the late William and Selma (Raduechel) Meilahn. On June 28, 1941, she married David Zilisch in Dubuque, Iowa. He survives. She was employed at Easton Elementary School in food service....
Joyce A. Dumdey
Jan 13, 2005
Joyce A. Dumdey, 55, W265 Springbrook Avenue, Merrill, died Thursday, January 13, 2005 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born July 27, 1949 in Wausau, daughter of the late Arthur and Erna (Kurth) Kersten. On April 26, 1975, she married Robert Dumdey Jr. at St. Paul's United Church of...
Vivian D. Miessner
Jan 12, 2005
Vivian D. Miessner 48, Fenwood, died Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at her home. Vivian was born March 12, 1956 in Union Grove, daughter of the late Arthur and Dorothy Tuttle. On June 1, 1986, she married Kenneth Miessner in Wausau. Vivian was a homemaker. Besides her husband, Kenneth, Fenwood; survivors include one daughter, Tanya Villa; one son, Antonio (Angela Copper)...
Kenneth H. Zoromski
Jan 10, 2005
Kenneth H. Zoromski 61, 6400 Bittersweet Road, Rib Mountain, died Monday, January 10, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born November 28, 1943 in Wausau, son of Theresa (Wanta) Zoromski, Rib Mountain and the late Ben Zoromski. On May 1, 1987, he married Marlene Mostrom at The Church of the...
Eldora D. Eisenhut
Jan 10, 2005
Eldora D. Eisenhut 68, 632 Faith Street, Athens, died Monday, January 10, 2005 at Colonial Center in Colby. She was born November 19, 1936 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Gustav and Theresa (Plautz) Kottke. On October 12, 1963, she married Wilbur Eisenhut at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Eldora was a homemaker. For fourteen...
George W. Fergot
Jan 10, 2005
George W. Fergot 81, 119 N. 4th Avenue., Edgar, died Monday, January 10, 2005 at his home. He was born August 2, 1923 in Embarrass, son of the late George and Marie (Devlen) Fergot. On August 27, 1943 he married Doris Vogedes in St. Louis, MO. She survives. George was the former manager of the Edgar Co-op until his retirement....
Duwayne L. Brandt
Jan 8, 2005
DuWayne L. Brandt 40, town of Stettin, died Saturday, January 8, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 30, 1964 in Wausau, son of the late Harry and Florence (Fiedler) Brandt. DuWayne was a quality assurance technician for TRW Space Technology in Los Angeles for ten years, and then moved back to the town of Stettin. He was...
Arnold J. Bungert
Jan 7, 2005
Arnold J. Bungert 77, Schofield, died Friday, January 7, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 26, 1927 in Stevens Point, son of the late John and Manie (Webie) Bungert. On August 19, 1954, he married Dorothy Strysik in Chicago. She preceded him in death on July 14, 1993. Arnold was a veteran of US Army Air Force...
Denver J. Ziegel
Jan 7, 2005
Denver J. Ziegel 95, formerly of Edgar, died Friday, January 7, 2005 at Memorial Health Center, Medford after a short illness. He was born September 29, 1909 in the town of Hamburg, son of the late Charles and Augusta (Radtke) Ziegel. On May 13, 1933, he married Edna F. Schnelle in Fenwood. She preceded him in death February 13, 1993....
Edwin R. Davidowski, Sr
Jan 7, 2005
Edwin R. Davidowski, Sr. 76, R5150 Clubhouse Road, Ringle, died Friday, January 7, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 24, 1928 in Bevent, son of the late Leo and Mary (Cychosz) Davidowski. On December 21, 1951, he married Leona Nievinski at St. Hedwig Catholic Church, Milwaukee. She survives....
Ruth M. Feicht
Jan 6, 2005
Ruth M. Feicht 83, Schofield, died Thursday, January 6, 2005 at Kennedy Park Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. She was born September 7, 1921 in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Anna (Sippl) Feicht. Prior to her retirement, Ruth had been employed as a dental assistant. Survivors include two sisters, Geraldine (Edward) Hopkins, Rothschild and Ellen Wright, Weston; many...
Mary Grulkowski
Jan 6, 2005
Mary Grulkowski 89, 1805 No. Sixth Ave., Wausau, died Thursday January 6, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 30, 1915 in Wausau, daughter of the late Francis and Agnes Bandoch. On November 27, 1949 she married Barney Grulkowski. He preceded her in death October 24, 1986. Mary was a homemaker. Survivors include a daughter, Joanne Grulkowski, Wausau,...
Mark A. Cortes
Jan 6, 2005
Mark A. Cortes 35, Merrill, died Thursday, January 6, 2005 at his home. He was born December 24, 1969 in Waukesha, son of Dorothy (Kingston) Frank, Merrill and the late Rafael Cortes. Mark was employed at Perkins. Survivors include one daughter, Miranda Cortes, Wausau; mother and step father, Dorothy & Scott Frank, Merrill; one sister, Ellie Cortes, Merrill; one step...
Josephine A. Check
Jan 6, 2005
Josephine A. Check 95, 1224 Jefferson St., Wausau, died Thursday January 6, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born March 5, 1909 in Wausau, daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Skarwecki) Sowinski. On June 28, 1927 she married Alex Check in Wausau. He preceded her in death September 29, 1972. Josephine had been employed at the former H.C.Prange...
Cyril R. Meseberg
Jan 4, 2005
Cyril R. Meseberg 85, 211 Brooklyn Avenue, Edgar, died Tuesday January 4, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 15, 1919 in Granton, son of the late William and Rose (Schroeder) Meseberg. On May 2, 1942, Cyril married Dorothy Schultz in Edgar. She survives. He was a member of the Catholic Order of Forestors and was an usher...
Elmer H. Rudolph
Jan 4, 2005
Elmer H. Rudolph 84, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 27, 1920 in the town of Menomonee, son of the late William and Bertha (Gildemeister) Rudolph. On July 26, 1944, he married Beatrice Behling in Menomonee Falls. She preceded him in death July 9, 1987. Elmer retired from the Village of Menomonee...
Dorothy R. Arlen
Jan 2, 2005
Dorothy R. Arlen 87, R5849 N. Shady Lane, Ringle, died Sunday January 2, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 30, 1917 in Ringle, daughter of the late James D. and Jessie (Lenhof) Burns. On June 26, 1937, she married John Arlen at the former St. James Catholic Church,...
James M. Koehler
Jan 1, 2005
James M. Koehler 75, 1406 Brown Street, Wausau, died Saturday January 1, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 20, 1929, in Wausau, son of the late Emil and Sophie (Malak) Koehler. On February 14, 1953 he married Caroline Schultz at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Prior to his retirement, James had been employed at Wausau...
Karl L. Schoessow
Jan 1, 2005
Karl L. Schoessow 64, 130 Grace Street, Schofield, died Saturday January 1, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 17, 1940 in Marion, son of the late Charles and Ester(Maldewin) Schoessow. On August 4, 1984 he married Sally Ann Fosbender-James in Little Chicago. She survives. He was a veteran...
Earl W. Schultz
Jan 1, 2005
Earl W. Schultz 80, 1111 McIntosh Street, Wausau, died Saturday, January 1, 2005 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born April 5, 1924 in Mosinee, son of the late Otto and Laura (Wendorf) Schultz. On May 24, 1986, he married June Lang in Wausau. She survives. Earl was proud to have served his country with the...
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