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.
Charles F. Riehle Sr
Jan 29, 2005
Charles F. Riehle Sr. 88, Wausau, died Saturday January 29, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born September 13, 1916, son of the late Frank and Emma (Framke) Riehle. On October 16, 1939 he married Theresa Kulas at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. They celebrated 65...
Lawrence J. Weisbrod
Jan 26, 2005
Lawrence J. Weisbrod 87, 310 Prospect Avenue, Wausau, died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at his home. He was born May 26, 1917 in Wausau, son of the late William and Frances (Odenweller) Weisbrod. On October 8, 1947, he married Theresa Shebelski at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. She survives. Prior to his retirement, Larry was self employed as a...
Lucille Murr
Jan 26, 2005
Lucille Murr 86, 500 E. Thomas Street, Wausau, died Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. She was born May 1, 1918 in Wausau, daughter of the late Arthur amd Emma (Bliss) Smith. On August 9, 1941, she married Clarence Murr at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on May 7,...
Helen M. Haupt
Jan 23, 2005
Helen M. Haupt 89, 2901 N. 7th Street, Wausau, died Sunday, January 23, 2005 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born May 1, 1915 in Park Falls, daughter of the late John and Mary (Whitcomb) Stoltz. On October 7, 1939 Helen married Norman L. Haupt at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on July...
Merlin J. Sonnentag
Jan 22, 2005
Merlin J. Sonnentag, 84, a Marathon City businessman, died in Tavares, Fla., his winter residence, on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005. Merlin, son of John L. and Magdalena (Uebalacher) Sonnentag, was born Aug. 3, 1920, in Marathon, Wis., graduated from Marathon High School in 1938, and attended Milwaukee Technical College. He married Elaine Henrichs on Nov. 24, 1941, in Wausau, Wis....
Irene A. Bauer
Jan 20, 2005
Irene A. Bauer 1010 E. Wausau Avenue, Wausau, died Thursday January 20, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 16, 1913 in Marshfield, daughter of the late Henry and Theresa (Kolbeck) Schmidt. On August 1, 1939 she married Theodore Bauer in the town of Hewitt. He preceded her in...
Louetta Gantner
Jan 20, 2005
Louetta "Lou" Gantner 66, 2940 Flagstone Lane, Wausau, died Thursday, January 20, 2005 at her home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Lou was born August 27, 1938 in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Philip and Mabel (Soucek) Stencil. On September 1, 1956, she married Claude Gantner at the Church of the Holy Name of...
Hubert W. Stauske
Jan 19, 2005
Hubert W. Stauske 86, 5560 Town Hall Road, Athens, died Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at Colonial Center, Colby. He was born March 22, 1918 in the town of Johnson, son of the late Herman and Emma (Paersch) Stauske. On May 5, 1945 Hubert married Edna Zarling at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens. She survives. Hubert was a lifelong dairy farmer in...
Janet T. Ellenbecker
Jan 17, 2005
Janet T. Ellenbecker 62, 811 Greenhill Drive, Wausau, died Monday, January 17, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 6, 1942 in Central Falls, Rhode Island, daughter of Viola (Kruszewski) Moreau and the late Lionel Moreau. On October 8, 1960 she married Bernell Ellenbecker in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. He survives. Janet was the supply coordinator at Colonial Manor...
Norbert A. Jansen
Jan 16, 2005
Norbert A. Jansen 87, Mosinee, died Sunday, January 16, 2005 at Continental Manor, Abbotsford, where he was recovering from recent surgery for a broken leg. He was born May 29, 1917 in town of Marathon, son of the late Bernard and Anna (Franz) Jansen. On June 16, 1945, he married Clara Zawislan at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Mosinee. Norbert and...
Evelyn Schuster
Jan 15, 2005
Evelyn Schuster 83, Wausau, died Saturday January 15, 2005 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born November 12, 1921 in Mosinee, daughter of the late John and Helen (Sailar) Rader. On September 19, 1939 she married Victor Schuster at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death October 10, 1996. Evelyn was a homemaker...
Steve J. Papa
Jan 15, 2005
Steve J. Papa 85, 1110 Pine Street, Wausau, died Saturday January 15, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 13, 1920 in Peplin, son of the late Michael and Mary (Barszcz) Papa. On April 29, 1944, he married Helen Dawiedczyk in Ohio. She survives. Prior to his retirement in...
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...
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