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.
Maryann V. Olson
Sep 25, 2004
MaryAnn V. Olson 86, 3402 Terrace Court, Wausau, died Saturday September 25, 2004 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born April 21, 1918 in Chicago, daughter of the late Jan and Hedwig (Szerszen) Szpara. On February 2, 1939 she married Ovid Olson at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death July 22, 1974. MaryAnn was...
Ralph J. Kaiser
Sep 17, 2004
Ralph J. Kaiser 86, 220 8th Ave., Edgar, died Friday, September 17, 2004 at the House of Dove, Marshfield. He was born May 11, 1918, son of the late Alphonse and Pauline (Weber) Kaiser. Ralph celebrated his 63 years of marriage to Martha Andres, married June 11, 1941 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Rozellville. She survives. Ralph farmed in the...
Ralph Patrick Dahlke
Sep 15, 2004
Ralph Patrick Dahlke, 73, F4322 Butternut Road, Edgar, died Wednesday evening, September 15, 2004 at home in the arms of his loving wife, Anne and surrounded by his family. He was born on St. Patrick's Day in 1931 in Edgar, and was known to everyone as Pat, son of the late Victor and Veronica (Wirkus) Dahlke. On April 28, 1954,...
Milo E. Pyan
Sep 15, 2004
Milo E. Pyan 80, Marathon, died Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 28, 1924 in Marathon, son of the late Edward and Louise (Dahlke) Pyan. On September 15, 1945, he married Muriel Kirstein in Marathon. She preceded him in death on June 3, 2003. Milo was employed at Marathon Elevator, Menzner Lumber, Otis Elevator,...
Albert "Bud" Koppa
Sep 14, 2004
Albert A. "Bud" Koppa, 88, Wausau, died Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. He was born October 18, 1915 in the town of Maine, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Etzler) Koppa. On May 11, 1963 he married Sheila Schott in Sioux Falls, S.D. She survives. Albert worked as a welder for Murray...
Gertrude Weiler
Sep 13, 2004
Gertrude Weiler 86, 400 Elm Street, Athens, died Monday, September 13, 2004 at Memorial Health Center, Medford. She was born April 24, 1918 in Whittlesey, daughter of the late William and Lena (Frischmann) Dassow. On November 23, 1937, she married Theodore "Ted" Weiler at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He preceded her in death on January 30, 1998. Gertrude along...
Victoria E. Swinsick
Sep 13, 2004
Victoria E. Swinsick, 88, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, formerly of Wausau, died Monday, September 13, 2004 at Blue Ridge Care and Rehabilitation Center, Charles Town, West Virginia. She was born December 29, 1915 in Rothschild, Wis., daughter of the late Peter and Stella (Socinski) Bukowski. On March 6, 1943 she married Adam W. Swinsick in Saulte Ste. Marie, Mich. He...
Debra (Urmanski) Rodda
Sep 11, 2004
Debra (Urmanski) Rodda 48, 810 Young St., Wausau, died Saturday September 11, 2004 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Hospital. She was born June 5, 1956 in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Elsie (Plover) Urmanski. Debra had been employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the Wausau area. She was a devoted...
William F. Riehle
Sep 10, 2004
William "Chippy" Riehle 75, 412 E. Townline Road, Athens, died Friday, September 10, 2004 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 16, 1929 in Athens, son of the late Ben and Mildred (Jacobitz) Riehle. William was a life long dairy farmer in Athens. He enjoyed hunting, fishing; especially trips...
Dorothy Kolbeck
Sep 8, 2004
Dorothy Kolbeck 91, formerly of 205 Short Street, Wausau, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born October 1, 1912, daughter of the late Albert and Ida (Vanslow) Zielsdorf. On May 29, 1937, she married Richard Kolbeck at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on October 26, 1994. Dorothy...
Urban L. Passehl
Sep 6, 2004
Urban "Effie" Passehl 72, 5838 Corlad Road, Athens, died Monday, September 6, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 13, 1932 in the town of Johnson, son of the late Charles and Margaret (Burger) Passehl. On June 22, 1957 Urban was united in marriage to Elizabeth Jane Maier at St. Anne Catholic Church in Wausau. She preceded him...
Peter Arnold Calmes
Sep 4, 2004
Peter Arnold Calmes, age 97, formerly of 324 1/2 N. Third Avenue, Wausau, Wisc., died on Saturday, September 4, 2004 at Wausau Manor. He was born near Mackville in the township of Center, Outagamie County, Wisc. on July 9, 1907, the son of Theodore and Susanna (Ellenbecker) Calmes. His early years were spent near Mackville and in Appleton, Outagamie County,...
Ruth M. Hanneman
Sep 3, 2004
Ruth M. Hanneman, 86, Wausau, died Friday, September 3, 2004 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born August 31, 1918 in Wausau daughter of the late Ernst and Bertha (Kranke) Schattschneider. On September 2, 1944 she married Marvin Hanneman at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Stettin. He preceded her in death on June 20, 1996. Ruth...
Kathleen G. Ferris
Sep 2, 2004
Kathleen G. Ferris, 66, Wausau, died Thursday, September 2, 2004 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born March 31, 1938 in Evanston, Ill., daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Genske) Gaynor. In 1958 she married Robert Nieft. In 1970 she married Richard Ferris. He preceded her in death. In 1993,...
Margaret Vachowiak
Sep 1, 2004
Margaret Vachowiak 93, 145 Claire Ave., Neenah, died Weds. Sept. 1, 2004 at Peabody Manor, Cherry Meadow Hospice, Appleton. She was born May 30, 1911 in Wausau, daughter of the late George and Anna Ronek. On July 14, 1945 she married Earl Vachowiak in Wausau. He preceded her in death December 30, 1979. Margaret was a homemaker. Survivors include two...
Gertrude Sicklinger
Aug 31, 2004
Gertrude Sicklinger, 95, Schofield, died Tuesday, August 31, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Cedar Ridge Elder Services, Schofield. She was born June 15, 1909 in Marathon, daughter of the late Hugo and Olivia (Baur) Eisenman. On November 7, 1932 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon she married Ambrose Sicklinger. He preceded her in death...
Leo H. Remmel
Aug 26, 2004
Leo H. Remmel, 90, Wausau, died Thursday, August 26, 2004 at Colonial Manor Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born March 30, 1914 in Wausau, son of the late John and Isabelle (Mueller) Remmel. On June 24, 1940 he married Marie Peters in a double wedding ceremony with Gertrude Peters and Edwin Burek, at St. John the Baptist Catholic...
Dale G. Akey
Aug 25, 2004
Dale G. Akey 53, Wausau, died Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at his residence. He was born July 3, 1951 in Merrill, son of Ethel (McMahan) Akey, Merrill and the late Norbert Akey. Dale was a cab driver for All American Cab Company, Wausau. Besides his mother Ethel, he is survived by one daughter, Tanya (Jeff) Cammack, Merrill; two grandchildren, Breanna...
James Tessmer
Aug 24, 2004
James Tessmer, 63, 609 Mueller Street, Athens, died Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at home under the care of his family and Ministry Home Hospice Care after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 16, 1940 in Athens, son of the late Harold Tesmer and Emma (Wojciechowski) Tesmer Karow. On March 24, 1962 he married Mary Stoehr at St....
Carol Mae Mertes
Aug 24, 2004
Carol M. Mertes, 66, Wausau, died Tuesday, August 24, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born July 13, 1938 in Wausau daughter of the late Gustave and Della (Tesch) Markowski. On February 15, 1958 she married Warren Mertes at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wausau. He survives. Survivors include...
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