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.
Shirley M. Dittmar
May 9, 2005
Shirley M. Dittmar 55, 2100 East 6th Street, Merrill, died Monday, May 9, 2005 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. She was born August 5, 1949 in the town of Texas, daughter of the late Carl and Dorena (Jaeger) Dittmar. Shirley worked at Northern Valley Workshop in Wausau. She enjoyed writing, shopping and going out to eat. Above all things...
Virginia J. Schmidt
May 8, 2005
Virginia J. Schmidt 74, Edgar, died on Mothers Day, Sunday, May 8, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 13, 1931 in Wisconsin, daughter of the late Glenn and Florence (Dix) Blyton. On December 30, 1947, she married Neil Schmidt in Edgar. He preceded her in death on December...
Tillie Zahrobsky
May 8, 2005
Tillie Zahrobsky 107, Edgar, died Sunday, May 8, 2005 at the Marshfield Care Center. She was born March 6, 1898 in Chicago, daughter of the late Benjamine and Anna (Oliverius) Novak. On October 8, 1923 she married Frank Zahrobsky in Chicago. He preceded her in death February 15, 1991. Tillie and Frank were in business in Cicero, Ill., prior to...
Sandra L. Hunter
May 7, 2005
Sandra L. Hunter 61, 1401 Cleveland Avenue, Wausau died Saturday, May 7, 2005 at her home under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born February 23, 1944 in Oshkosh, daughter of the late Marion and Irene (Allen) Hunter. Sandra worked at Connor Lumber and E-Z Rental in Wausau for many years. Prior to her illness she...
Carol J. Hartl
May 7, 2005
Carol J. Hartl 76, Athens, died Saturday, May 7, 2005 at Saint Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. She was born June 22, 1928 in Athens, daughter of the late Albert and Caroline (Eisner) Otto. On March 29, 1947, she married Norbert Hoff in Wausau, he preceded her in death on June 4, 1971. On December 9 1973, she married Leo Hartl in...
Anna R. Streveler
May 6, 2005
Anna R. Streveler 93, 2201 Brookfield Road, Edgar, died Friday May 6, 2005 at Continental Manor, Abbottsford. She was born June 21, 1911 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Hein) Osterbrink. On July 3, 1934, she married Mike Streveler in Marathon. He preceded her in death October 1, 1973. Anna was a homemaker and...
Eileen Krause
Apr 30, 2005
Eileen "Elaine" Krause 88, formerly of Rib Mountain, died Saturday, April 30, 2005 at Marshfield Care Center, Marshfield. She was born November 14, 1916 in the town of Eau Pleine, daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Schmidtke) Weber. On July 18, 1942, she married Stanley Krause in Stratford. He preceded her in death on August 29, 1986. Stanley and...
Lucy Corey-Rajek
Apr 30, 2005
Lucy Corey-Rajek 90, peacefully entered eternal life on Saturday, April 30, 2005 at Colonial Manor Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. Lucy resided at Colonial Manor for 3 A½ years, where her life was enriched by the loving care of professional staff. During her stay at Colonial Manor, Lucy and her family were very appreciative of the many cards, letters, visits...
Eileen Krause
Apr 30, 2005
Eileen "Elaine" Krause 88, formerly of Rib Mountain, died Saturday, April 30, 2005 at Marshfield Care Center, Marshfield. She was born November 14, 1916 in the town of Eau Plaine, daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Schmidtke) Weber. On July 18, 1942, she married Stanley Krause in Stratford. He preceded her in death on August 29, 1986. Stanley and...
Charles M. Jehn
Apr 26, 2005
Charles M. Jehn 85, Wausau, died Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at his home. He was born May 8, 1919 in Wausau, son of the late Carl and Clara (Grueneberg) Jehn. On July 13, 1946, he married Maxine St. Louis in Wausau. She preceded him in death on October 9, 2002. Charles was a veteran of the US Army serving during...
Scott J. Zastrow
Apr 26, 2005
Scott "Jamie" Zastrow 47, Wausau, died Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 20, 1958 in Milwaukee, son of the late Aner C. and Delores (Clark) Zastrow, Jr. Jamie worked at Z Tech in Stevens Point. He was a very kind and compassionate person who would help anyone in need. People who knew him will...
Jeffrey R. Westerdyk
Apr 24, 2005
Jeffrey "Dutch" Westerdyk 45, 2705 N. 7th Street, Wausau, died Sunday, April 24, 2005 at his home. He was born April 23, 1960 in Wausau son of Herman and Tini (Brinksma) Westerdyk, Wausau. On April 9, 1983 Jeff married Barb Feck at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Wausau. She survives. Jeff was previously employed at American Dynatec, Weston and...
Meta Louise Fischer
Apr 24, 2005
Meta Louise Fischer May 29, 1920 - April 24, 2005 84, 3765 Redwood Street, Fenwood, died Sunday April 24, 2005 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born May 29, 1920 in the town of Cleveland, daughter of the late Frank and Martha Schoppenhorst. On September 8, 1941 , she married Raynold Joseph Fischer. They were happily...
Bobbie L. Koenig
Apr 22, 2005
Bobbie L. Koenig 54, Hudson and formerly of Wausau, passed away peacefully Friday April 22, 2005 at her home. She was born August 14, 1950 in Wausau, daughter of the late Robert and Marion (Herzog) Chartier. On August 30, 1980, she married Lyle Koenig at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Stettin. He survives. Bobbie received her Bachelor's Degree in Business...
Lucille R. Budleski
Apr 22, 2005
Lucille R. Budleski 84, Hatley, died Friday April 22, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. She was born March 11, 1921 in Appleton, daughter of the late Herbert and Mayme (Ferries) Lodholz. On October 19, 1940, she married Edmund Budleski at St. James Catholic Church,...
Douglas R. Wasmundt
Apr 21, 2005
Douglas R. Wasmundt 39, 602 S. 36th Avenue., Wausau, died Thursday, April 21, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born June 24, 1965 in Marathon County to Robert Wasmundt, Wausau and Delores (Sliwicki) Ringwelski, Wausau. Doug was employed at Krueger Wholesale Florists as a salesman. He enjoyed riding his Harley with...
Violegene Cecelia Parlier
Apr 19, 2005
Violegene "Gene" Cecelia Parlier 79, Wausau, died Tuesday, April 19, 2005 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau, where she was very well cared for. She was born March 7, 1926 in Mosinee, daughter of the late Joseph and Cecelia (Skrypchak) Lepak. Raised on a dairy farm in the town of Cassel,...
Floyd E. Majeske
Apr 18, 2005
Floyd E. Majeske 86, 411 No. 9th Avenue, Wausau, died Monday April 18, 2005 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. He was born March 31, 1919 in Wausau, son of the late Eugene and Mary (Engledinger) Majeske. On May 25, 1943 he married Kathleen Koy. She survives. Floyd had been employed with the US Postal Services for 30 years, then worked...
Oscar Walter Paul
Apr 17, 2005
Oscar Walter Paul 81, Edgar, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2005 in the Palliative Care Unit at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 1, 1923 in the town of Rib Falls, son of the late Walter and Alice (Ringle) Paul. On May 11, 1949, he married his beloved Rita Schueller at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. She survives. During...
Lillian E. Sann
Apr 17, 2005
Lillian E. Sann 90, town of Texas, died Sunday, April 17, 2005, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 21, 1914 in Taylor County, daughter of the late Charles and Caroline (Reid) Neitzel. She married Leo Sann Sr. April 15, 1939 in Wausau. He preceded her in death April 16, 1994. Lillian was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, cooking,...
