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.
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...
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...
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