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.
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...
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...
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