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.
Donald Goralski
Oct 24, 2004
Donald F. Goralski 73, 302 N. 11th Ave., Wausau, died Sunday, October 24, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 13, 1930 in Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Ida (Thielen) Goralski. On July 31, 1948, Donald was united in marriage to Ann Andrews in Iron Mountain, Mich. She preceded him in death. He worked for the...
Gerald D. Dickinson
Oct 22, 2004
Gerald "Jerry" Dickinson 71, 729 Park Ave., Wausau, died peacefully with his family by his side on Friday October 22, 2004 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, Wisconsin. He was born March 27, 1933 in Stratford, son of the late Leslie and Magdalena (Oelke) Dickinson. On August 2, 1958 Jerry was united in marriage to Beverly Whippler in Wausau....
Beulah Sweet
Oct 22, 2004
Beulah "Betty" Sweet of Midway Blvd., Wausau, died October 22, 2004. She was born November 19, 1914 in Wheaton, Minn., daughter of Esther and Christ Rear. She married Glenn A. Sweet, Sr. in 1936. He preceded her in death in 1978. Beulah graduated from high school in Eau Claire, with honors in music and gymnastics. She was an excellent swimmer,...
Irene D. Lohmar
Oct 21, 2004
Irene D. Lohmar 81, Wausau, died Thursday, October 21, 2004 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born March 19, 1923 in Chicago, daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha (Henschel) Kramer. On May 24, 1947, she married Joseph Lohmar at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wausau. He survives....
George F. Obermeier
Oct 17, 2004
George F. Obermeier 64, Wausau, died Sunday, October 17, 2004, under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 31, 1940 in Wausau son of Laura (Olson) Obermeier, Wausau and the late Walter Obermeier. George was known as a "Jack of All Trades" throughout the Wausau area. He spent time out West...
Ignatz "Uncle Nick" Michlig
Oct 16, 2004
Ignatz "Uncle Nick" Michlig 96, a lifelong resident of the town of Cassel, died Saturday October 16, 2004, at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau, under the Care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born June 25, 1908, in the town of Cassel, son of the late Wendell and Theresa(Furger) Michlig. On October 3, 1933, he...
Travers Markowski
Oct 15, 2004
Travers "Trav" Gustave Markowski 29, of 2203 Aster Road, Wausau died Friday October 15, 2004, at St. Mary Hospital, Rochester, Minn after a courageous 15-year battle with Von Hippel - Lindau Disease, a rare, genetic blood vessel tumor disease affecting all central nervous system organs. Trav was born March 15, 1975, in Wausau, son of LeRoy and Cindy (Marcott) Markowski....
Agnes I. Heier
Oct 14, 2004
Agnes I. Heier 89, 312 Mueller St., Athens, died Thursday, October 14, 2004 at her home. She was born May 19, 1915 in the town of Reitbrock, daughter of the late Adolph and Josephine (Rosner) Heier. Agnes was clerk at the former Semon's Fair Store and at the Athens IGA for many years. She had been the treasurer for the...
Martha L. Schilbrach
Oct 11, 2004
Martha L. Schilbrach 94, Merrill, died Monday, October 11, 2004, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Pinecrest Nursing Home, Merrill. She was born May 10, 1910 in Tigerton, daughter of the late Arnold and Ida (Wege) Steinke. On September 19, 1931, Martha was united in marriage to Paul Schilbrach in Tigerton. He preceded her in...
Gary K. Grosskreutz
Oct 11, 2004
Gary K. Grosskreutz 54, town of Wien, died Monday, October 11, 2004, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Wausau Hospital. He was born September 10, 1950, in Edgar, son of the late Kenneth and Alice (Hein) Grosskreutz. Gary was veteran of US Army serving during the Vietnam War. He lived in the Chicago area for...
Frank C. Radtke, Jr
Oct 11, 2004
Frank C. Radtke, Jr. 61, Marathon, died Monday, October 11, 2004, at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 29, 1942, in Merrill, son of the late Frank, Sr. and Selma (Langhoff) Radtke. On August 23, 1976, he married Patricia...
Lawrene J. Kramer
Oct 9, 2004
Lawrene J. Kramer 92, 917 Broadway, Wausau, died Saturday, October 9, 2004 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House. She was born October 2, 1912 in Chicago, daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha (Henschel) Kramer. Lawrene was an executive secretary at the former American Can for over 47 years. She was also...
Marcia Budleski
Oct 8, 2004
Marcia Budleski 51, 4913 Spring Circle, Wausau, died unexpectedly Friday October 8, 2004, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 9, 1952 in Wausau, daughter of Lucille (Lodholz) Budleski, Schofield, and the late Edmund Budleski. Marcia showed us what true friendship and love was all about demonstrating it through a huge smile, a firm hug and a hearty handshake...
Donald Henry Theis
Oct 8, 2004
Donald H. Theis, 69, Tomahawk, died Friday, October 8, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 29, 1935 in Chicago, Ill. , son of Leopold Sr. and Dorothy C. (Tholl) Theis. Donald was united in marriage to Bernardine Kirchen, September 29, 1956 in Chicago, Ill. In 1994, he retired from ITT Bell and Gossett in Morton Grove, Ill.,...
Hilton H. Steidinger
Oct 7, 2004
Hilton H. Steidinger 82, 212 N. 136th Ave., Marathon, died Thursday October 7, 2004 at Marywood Convalescent Center, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born August 18, 1922 in the town of Stettin, son of the late Carl and Albertine (Roeder) Steidinger. On September 10, 1922 he was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in the...
Dean R. Lyon
Oct 5, 2004
Dean R. Lyon 58, 2298 Hidden Cove Lane, Mosinee, died Tuesday October 5, 2004 at his home. He was born November 2, 1945 in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, son of Wilbur and Virginia (Davidson) Lyon Fort Madison, Iowa. On September 14, 1968 he married LaDon Emenecker in Wausau. She survives. Dean served in the Iowa National Guard from 1963 until 1969...
Michael R. Holliday
Oct 3, 2004
Michael R. Holliday 67, Merrill, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2004, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services, in the loving arms of his wife and surrounded by his family and close friends, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Michael was born May 24, 1937, in Sturgis, Michigan, son of Miles and Dorothy (Cole)...
Arnold Hall
Oct 3, 2004
Arnold "Arnie" Hall 76, 1211 S. 12th Avenue, Wausau, died Sunday, October 3, 2004, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born October 12, 1927 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Leonard and Josephine (Mucha) Hall. On July 4, 1957 he married Rosita J. Newman at St. Patrick Catholic...
Margaret T. Wadzinski
Oct 1, 2004
Margaret T. Wadzinski 94, 540 East Thomas Street, Wausau, died Friday October 1, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 25, 1910 in the town of Emmet, daughter of the late John and Anna (Salzmann) Furger. On October 27, 1931 she married Ervin Wadzinski at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death September 20, 1991....
Sophie H. Ross
Oct 1, 2004
Sophie H. Ross 89, 2400 Marshall St., Wausau, died Friday October 1, 2004 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born May 18, 1915 in Wausau, daughter of the late Ignatius and Anastasia (Podlaszdwski) Magrecki. On November 21, 1936 she married Ben D. Ross in Wausau. He preceded her in death January 4, 1963. Sophie was a homemaker. Survivors...
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