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.

Eleanor E. Krueger

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Marion H. States

Marion H. States

Feb 2, 2005

Marion H. States 89, Wausau, died Wednesday, February 2, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 30, 1915 in the town of Stettin, daughter of the late Adolph & Edith (Pittsley) Melang. On April 3, 1937, she married Glenn States Sr. in Wausau. He preceded her in death on...

Eugene Narlock

Eugene Narlock

Feb 2, 2005

Eugene Narlock 77, 1628 Marten Street, Wausau, died Wednesday February 2, 2005 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. He was born on September 29, 1927 in Hatley, son of the late Paul and Julia (Joswiak) Narlock. On May 29, 1954, he married Dolores Gesicki in Wausau. She survives. Eugene retired from Marathon Electric Corp. where he was a supervisor for many...

Dr. T. Robin Ashwell

Dr. T. Robin Ashwell

Feb 1, 2005

Dr. T. Robin Ashwell 39, Wausau, died Tuesday February 1, 2005. He was born January 16, 1966 in Smith Falls, Ontario, Canada, son of Thomas and Helen (Robinson) Ashwell, Jamestown, ND. On January 30, 1999 he married Suzie Zeleznak at St. John the Baptist Catholic Croatian Church, Kansas City, Kan. Dr. Ashwell served his residency at the University of Kansas...

Earl E. Prochnow

Earl E. Prochnow

Jan 31, 2005

Earl E. Prochnow 87, Medford, died Monday, January 31, 2005 at Medford Memorial Nursing Home. He was born May 3, 1917 in Milwaukee, son of the late Emil and Hattie (Schultz) Prochnow. On November 1, 1941, he married Alice Leichtnam in Abbotsford. She survives. Earl was a dairy and horse farmer in the town of Hamburg and owner/operator of the...

Verona A. Kraemer

Verona A. Kraemer

Jan 31, 2005

Verona A. Kraemer 90, formerly of River Hills Road, Wausau, died Monday January 31, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 25, 1914 in the town of Hull, Portage County, daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Kazmarek) Walters. On September 25, 1937 she married Ervin Kraemer at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death...

Edward A. Brzezinski

Edward A. Brzezinski

Jan 30, 2005

Edward A. Brzezinski 89, formerly of Wausau, died Sunday, January 30, 2005 at Cedar Ridge Elder Services, Schofield. He was born September 13, 1915 in Bevent, son of the late Peter and Mary (Wilkowski) Brzezinski. On September 25, 1937, he married Mathilda Glodowski at St. Adalbert Catholic Church, Rosholt. She preceded him in death on June 6, 2004. Edward retired...

Merle A. Trierweiler

Merle A. Trierweiler

Jan 30, 2005

Merle A. "Mrs. T" Trierweiler 83, formerly of 727 Ridgeland, Avenue, Schofield, died Sunday, January 30, 2005 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born September 19, 1921 in Wausau, daughter of the late Frank and Grace (Chellis) Theisen. For over 31 years, Merle was a bookkeeper at Newman High School, Wausau. She enjoyed her pets, gardening, reading, crocheting,...

Marcella J. Hapl

Marcella J. Hapl

Jan 30, 2005

Marcella J. Hapl 80, 1010 East Wausau Avenue, Wausau died Sunday, January 30, 2005 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born August 1, 1924 in Chicago, Ill, daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Sonka) Hapl. They resided in Clarendon Hills, Ill. Marcella moved from the Chicago area in November of 1968 to make her home...

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