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.
Ben J. Weiler
Dec 31, 2004
Ben J. Weiler 99, 413 Washington Street, Athens, died Friday December 31, 2004 in the Palliative Care unit at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 16, 1905 in the town of Bern, son of the late Victor and Helena (Gilles)Weiler. On September 22, 1928 he married Hilda Plisch at Salem Lutheran Church, Hamburg. She preceded him in death January...
Norman E. Lambrecht
Dec 30, 2004
Norman E. Lambrecht 75, 1103 S. 10th Street, Wausau, died Thursday December 30, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 22, 1929 in Wausau, son of the late Arthur and Elsie (Kurth) Lambrecht. On August 21, 1947 he married Gladys Andrews in Ironwood, Michigan. She survives. Norman had been...
Lloyd Esther Cook
Dec 29, 2004
Lloyd Esther Cook 92, a former Unity resident, died Wednesday, December 29, 2004 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born April 5, 1912 in Stetsonville, daughter of the late Clarence and Myrtle (Herrick) Ravey. On June 14, 1933, she married George Cook in a little brown church in Nashua, Iowa. He preceded her in death. She...
Helen A. Weiler
Dec 29, 2004
Helen A. Weiler 86, 297 Washington Street, Athens, died Wednesday, December 29, 2004, at Colonial Center, Colby. She was born October 14, 1918 in Stetsonville, Wis., daughter of the late Herman and Anna (Klimek) Lueck. On February 4, 1941, she married Nick Weiler at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He survives. For many years, Helen was a homemaker and worked...
Mary A. Jensen
Dec 27, 2004
Mary A. Jensen 83, 2504 Mount View Blvd., Wausau, died Monday, December 27, 2004 at Cedar Creek Manor under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born December 24, 1921 in Armstrong Creek, Wis., daughter of the late Simon and Victoria (Hren) Ostrowski. On January 25, 1941, she married Donald Jensen in Chicago, Ill. He preceded her...
Mary K. Andris
Dec 27, 2004
Mary K. Andris 88, formerly of Athens, died Monday, December 27, 2004 at North Central Health Care Facilities, Wausau. She was born October 15, 1916 in Athens, daughter of the late Wenzel and Anna (Albrecht) Andris. We saw in Mary, a cherub, an inquisitive child in an adult's body, enthusiasm personified, and unquestioning faith. Survivors include one sister-in-law, Dorothy Andris,...
Bruce C. Carpenter
Dec 25, 2004
Bruce C. Carpenter 49, 1010 No. 10th Avenue, Wausau, died Saturday December 25, 2004, after a lengthy, courageous battle with muscular dystrophy. He was born November 5, 1955 in Algoma, son of Dolores (Heitzinger) Carpenter, Wausau and the late Hugo Carpenter. On August 14, 1976, he married Carla Wilde at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Bruce's passions in...
Joseph A. Stubinski
Dec 20, 2004
Joseph A. Stubinski, 90, Wausau, died Monday, December 20, 2004 at Colonial Manor Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born March 14, 1914 in Marathon, son of the late Thomas and Rose (Kocik) Stubinski. On September 3, 1938 he married Phyllis Wiskowski at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Prior to his retirement, Joe had been employed for...
Nancy L. Kluever-Marvin
Dec 20, 2004
Nancy Kluever-Marvin 74, 1031 A½ S. 5th Avenue, Wausau, died Monday, December 20, 2004 at her home. She was born October 20, 1930 in Wausau, daughter of the late Otto and Winona (Ramthun) Kluever. Nancy was a homemaker. She also worked at Krueger Floral and Gifts and at Super 8 Motel for many years. Holidays were very special to Nancy...
Freda U. Fochs
Dec 14, 2004
Freda U. Fochs 99, 8607 Azalea Road, Rib Mountain, died Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born October 17, 1905 in the town of Rib Mountain, daughter of the late Fred and Josephine (Peterson) Urban. She married Anton P. Fochs. He preceded her in death on April...
Warren J. Nutter
Dec 11, 2004
Warren J. Nutter 89, formerly of Rothschild, died Saturday, December 11, 2004 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born April 2, 1915 in Wausau, son of the late Warren and Florence (Peterson) Nutter. On April 4, 1950, he married Gertrude Wilde in Arizona. She preceded him in death on March 15, 2000. Warren was a veteran of the...
George J. Klawinski
Dec 7, 2004
George J. Klawinski 77, Athens, died Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born May 22, 1927 in Athens, son of the late John and Martha (Lesczynski) Klawinski. George served in the U.S. Army Air Force in Okinawa, Japan and was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Andrew J. Sutter Post #8427, Athens....
Josephine Brookhyser
Dec 6, 2004
Josephine "Jo" Phyllis Brookhyser, 83, formerly of Athens, died Monday December 6, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 5, 1921 in Eagle River, daughter of the late Joseph and Marie (Sawyer) Habrich. On August 4, 1940 she married Angus "Curly" Brookhyser in Wausau. He preceded her in death on May 8, 2003. Josephine was a teacher, homemaker...
Lorraine G. Reuter
Dec 5, 2004
Lorraine G. Reuter, 75, 827 N. 6th Ave., Wausau, died Sunday, December 5, 2004, following a brief battle with cancer, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born January 18, 1929 in the town of Wien, daughter of the late Henry and Meta (Steffen) Leffel. On August 8, 1951, she...
William R. Radtke
Dec 3, 2004
William R. Radtke 46, 3000 Madonna Drive, Wausau, died Friday, December 3, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital following a 3 A½ year battle with cancer. Bill was born May 27, 1958 in Wausau, son of Claire (Showen) Radtke and the late Leonard Radtke. On July 26, 1980 he married Mary Anne Kraimer at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives....
Virginia Miskowiak
Dec 3, 2004
Virginia Miskowiak 84, 115 E. Knox St., Wausau, died Friday December 3, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 30, 1920 in Hatley, daughter of the late Frank and Pauline (Ostrowski) Konkol. She married Frank X. Miskowiak. He preceded her in death. Virginia was a homemaker. Survivors include four sons, Gary Miskowiak, Schofield, Gene Miskowiak, Mosinee, Russell (Lenore)...
James W. Proft
Dec 1, 2004
James W. Proft 68, formerly of Athens, died Wednesday, December 1, 2004 at Colonial Center, Colby. He was born September 22, 1936 in town of Johnson, son of the late Frank and Edna (Assmann) Proft. James was veteran of US Army and worked for the American Motors Chrysler Division, Kenosha until the time of his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, reading...
Judy S. Jahnke
Dec 1, 2004
Judy S. Jahnke 49, 6201 Iron Bridge Rd., Athens, died Weds. December 1, 2004 at Fairview University Hospital, Minneapolis. She was born August 28, 1955 in Dorchester, daughter of Bryce and Marlene (Schumacher) Hinke. In 1994 she married David Jahnke in Wausau. He survives. For many years, Judy assisted her husband as secretary of Jahnke Construction Company. Among her favorite...
John D. Hess
Nov 30, 2004
John D. Hess 53, Weston, died Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at his home. He was born August 24, 1951 in Rhinelander, son of the late Arvin and N. Marie (Williams) Hess. From the time he arrived in Wausau in 1979 to join the engineering department for the City of Wausau, the city became the focus of his life's work. Among...
Eleanor M. Kage
Nov 30, 2004
Eleanor M. Kage 78, 3001 Westhill Drive, Wausau, formerly of Marathon, died Tuesday, November 30, 2004 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born December 28, 1925 in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late Walter and Selma (Zunker) Dahlke. On November 11, 1950 she...
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