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.
Helen E. Showalter
Nov 27, 2004
Helen E. Showalter, 86, 1524 County Road F, Athens, died Saturday, November 27, 2004 at her home. She was a Homemaker. Survivors include, her husband, Elmer M. Showalter, Athens; six children, David Elmer (Mildred) Showalter, Hardinsburg, Ken., Carol (Billy) Candill and Joy (David) Beachy, all of Athens, Glen (Rhoda Fern) Showalter, Tangent, Ore., Mary Showalter, Athens, Jane (Nathan) Weber, Copenhagen,...
Edward C. Bebeau
Nov 25, 2004
Edward C. Bebeau 87, Wausau, died Thursday November 25, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 25, 1917 in Tomahawk, son of the late Paul and Martha (Filbrandt) Bebeau. He married Thelma "Tammy" Hoover. She preceded him in death. Serving in the Army Air Corps, Ed was a veteran...
Helen J. Felzkowski
Nov 25, 2004
Helen J. Felzkowski 94, 1330 Felz Road, Athens, died Thursday, November 25, 2004 in Palliative Care at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born April 7, 1910 in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Joseph and Ursula (Eder) Sprenger. On September 30, 1930, she married Edward Felzkowski at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He preceded her in death...
Joseph Nowak Jr
Nov 24, 2004
Joseph Nowak Jr. 51, Marathon, died Wednesday, November 24, 2004 in Palliative Care at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born June 25, 1953 in Wausau, son of Joseph Nowak, Sr., Edgar and the late Clara (Knetter) Nowak. On June 12, 1976, he married Debra Rothenberger at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. She survives. Joseph was the group...
Russell I. Streveler
Nov 24, 2004
Russell I. Streveler 63, of Wausau and Sebring , Florida, passed away unexpectedly Weds. Nov. 24, 2004 in Sarasota, Florida. He was born September 4, 1941 in Wausau, son of the late Alois and Leona (Spatz) Streveler. He attended Holy Name School and was a 1959 Newman High School graduate, where he was active in football, basketball and baseball. On...
Louis Arthur Abraham
Nov 22, 2004
Louis A. Abraham, 83, 3012 Seymour Lane, Wausau, died Monday, November 22, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, with his family at his side. He was born August 22, 1921 in Wausau, son of the late William and Louise (Urban) Abraham. On July 24, 1948, he was united in marriage to Lois Jane Ulrich in Wausau. She survives. After graduating from...
Mark Stieber
Nov 21, 2004
Mark A. Stieber, 44, Oshkosh, died Sunday, November 21, 2004 at his home. He was born June 2, 1960 in Wausau, son of Norman and Adeline (Kunnanz) Stieber, Wausau. Mark received a degree in data processing from North Central Technical College, Wausau. Besides his parents, he was survivors include one son, Daniel Baumann, Oshkosh; two sisters, Susan (Gregory) Cybula, Ringle...
Renae Robin Kaskavitch
Nov 20, 2004
Renae R. Kaskavitch, 44, 3107 Jelinek Ave., Schofield, died Saturday, November 20, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Born on December 25, 1959, Christmas Day, Renae was a "special" present to her family and grew to be an important part of all their lives through her years. She is the daughter of Bernice (Bremer) Kaskavitch and the late Wallace Kaskavitch. Among...
Eleanore Mary Ann Gauerke
Nov 19, 2004
Eleanore M. Gauerke, 92, Wausau, died Friday, November 19, 2004 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born October 10, 1912 in Schofield, daughter of the late John and Martha (Gorski) Gorecki. On June 20, 1935, she was united in marriage to Alvin Gauerke in Winona, Minn. He preceded her in death. Among her many interests, she...
Joseph T. Hynes
Nov 18, 2004
Joseph T. Hynes 92, Wausau, formerly of Sun City, Arizona died Thursday, November 18, 2004 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born July 5, 1912 in Kensal, N.D., son of the late Harry and Agnes (MacFarlane) Hynes. On September 14, 1935 he was united in marriage to Marjorie Kerr. She preceded him in death. Joseph was a construction...
Capuchin Father Peter Hess
Nov 18, 2004
Capuchin Father Peter Hesse, 86, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004, at St. Paul Villa, Kaukauna. A native of Wisconsin Rapids, Father Hesse had been a staff member at St. Anthony Retreat Center, Marathon, where his main ministry was to recovering alcoholics. The funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday November 23, 2004 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 700...
Capuchin Father Peter Hesse
Nov 18, 2004
Capuchin Father Peter Hesse, 86, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004, at St. Paul Villa, Kaukauna. A native of Wisconsin Rapids, Father Hesse had been a staff member at St. Anthony Retreat Center, Marathon, where his main ministry was to recovering alcoholics. The funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday November 23, 2004 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 700...
Betty Zajackowski
Nov 17, 2004
Betty Zajackowski Betty Zajackowski, 80, of Hatley, passed away November 17, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital from complications of a stroke. Betty was born Elizabeth Jane Beauchaine on March 18, 1924 in Saint Cloud, Minn. She is survived by her husband, John, daughter Suzanne Linnett and Suzanne's husband Paul of Faversham, England; daughter Tracy Kurschner, Tracy's husband, Dale, and their...
June King
Nov 16, 2004
June King, 67, 2401 Bloedel Ave., Schofield, died Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at her home. She was born June 18, 1937, daughter of the late Clarence and Theresa (Beck) Meverden. On April 12, 1958, June was united in marriage to Vilas King in Birnamwood. He survives. Among her many interests, June enjoyed traveling, crossword puzzles and making flannel baby blankets...
Irene C. Hammer
Nov 15, 2004
Irene C. Hammer 83, 910 Nina Ave., Wausau, died Monday, November 15, 2004 at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born April 29, 1921 in Decatur, Ind., the only child of the late Albert and Catherine (Wolpert) Siegrist. Her parents moved to Madison, where she graduated from Central High School, she then enrolled in St. Mary School of Nursing and...
Fred W. Fisher Jr
Nov 14, 2004
Fred W. Fisher Jr. 84, Wausau, died Sunday November 14, 2004 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born June 18, 1920 in Rhinelander, son of the late Fred W. and Myrtle (Hanson) Fisher Sr. On December 7, 1944 he married Venita Peronto in Rhinelander. She survives. Prior to his retirement, Fred had been employed at the...
Caroline Louise Jung-Kalbes
Nov 14, 2004
Caroline L. Jung-Kalbes, 50, 3612 Sternberg Ave., Weston, died Sunday, November 14, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 29, 1954 in Gary, Indiana, daughter of the late Louis and Laura (Evans) Fiedler. Caroline was united in marriage to Kevin Kalbes October 11, 1993 in Jefferson, Wis. Among many things, she loved to crochet, spend time with her...
Rosemary Williams
Nov 13, 2004
Rosemary "Rhode" Evelyn Williams, 82, died Saturday November 13, 2004 after an extended illness at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Rhode was born February 8, 1922 in Menominee, Mich., daughter of the late Harold and Evelyn (Koch) Griffith. In 1942 she graduated from Menasha High School, then attended the University of Wisconsin Madison for one year. She graduated from McMurray...
Amy R. Quillen
Nov 12, 2004
Amy Quillen 23, Wausau, died Friday November 12, 2004 at the Wausau Hospital of a sudden and unexpected illness. She was born June 19, 1981 in El Paso, Texas, daughter of Keith Cortright, Wausau and Jill Cortright, Wausau. She married Thomas Quillen. He survives. In 2000, Amy graduated from Wausau East High School. She loved her family and was dedicated...
Virginia M Callies
Nov 11, 2004
Virginia M. Callies 76, town of Wien, died Thursday, November 11, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 5, 1928 in the town of Hull, daughter of the late Fred and Hildur (Larson) Strathman. On August 7, 1954, she married Murray Callies in Colby. He survives. Virginia was a switchboard operator until her marriage, and then raised seven...
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