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.
Vivian Smolke
Apr 15, 2005
Vivian Smolke 88, formerly of Wausau, died Friday April 15, 2005 in Torrance California. She was born January 23, 1917 in the town of Rock, Wood County, daughter of the late Hubert and Cecilia (Lenerz) Pulvermacher. On May 30, 1942, she married Lawrence Smolke in Bakerville. He preceded her in death January 10, 1985. Lawrence and Vivian owned and operated...
Barbara A. Ohrmundt
Apr 14, 2005
Barbara A. Ohrmundt 57, Wausau, died Thursday, April 14, 2005 at the Hospice House, Wausau after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 24, 1947 in Wausau, daughter of the late Arthur and Regina (Burek) Schuetze. Barbara was employed as a unit clerk at Wausau Hospital for 24 years. She enjoyed golfing, reading, traveling and crossword puzzles. Special...
Vera L. Westman
Apr 14, 2005
Vera L. Westman 85, 2704, Dove Ave., Wausau, died Thursday, April 14, 2005, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born March 18, 1920, in the town of Hewitt, daughter of the late George and Mary (Byer) Beyer. On June 3, 1942 she married Elwood Westman in Wausau. He preceded her in...
Joseph F. Rauen
Apr 14, 2005
Joseph F. Rauen 84, 1328 County Rd. H, Edgar, died Thursday, April 14, 2005 at his home under the care of Marshfield Ministry Home Care. He was born June 15, 1920 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Frank and Mary (Meyer) Rauen. On June 22, 1948, he married Barbara Mallak at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She...
Patricia Twait
Apr 13, 2005
Patricia "Pat" Twait 67, Wausau, died Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 30, 1937 in St. Paul, Minn., daughter of the late Austin and Lillian (Nelson) Eddy. On June 16, 1956, she married Richard Twait in St. Paul, Minn. He survives. Pat was a homemaker and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and being with her...
Thomas J. Yelich Sr
Apr 13, 2005
Thomas J. Yelich Sr. 90, 2901 N. 7th Street, Wausau, died Wednesday, April 13, 2005 in Palliative Care at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 1, 1914 in Ironwood, Mich., son of the late Thomas and Anna (Mesich) Yelich. On August 9, 1941, he married Juel C. Nolan at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Wakefield, Mich. She survives. Thomas graduated...
Deloris Radant
Apr 12, 2005
Deloris Radant 81, Hazelhurst, died Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at the home of her daughter in Rhinelander. She was born August 28, 1923 in Wausau, daughter of the late Richard and Marie (Schmidt) Schubring. On July 4, 1941, she married Floyd R. Radant in Wausau. He preceded her in death on October 28, 2001. Deloris was a homemaker and partner...
August Lang
Apr 12, 2005
August "Gus" Lang 83, Wausau, died Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 14, 1921 in Wausau, son of the late Charles "Carl" and Margaret (Ritger) Lang. Gus was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Madison School of Pharmacy and for 45 years was owner & operator of Lang's Pharmacy, Wausau. Among his many...
Jacqueline Gliniecki
Apr 12, 2005
Jacqueline "Jackie" Gliniecki 74, 632 Lake View Drive, Wausau, died Tuesday April 12, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born July 21, 1930 in Wausau, daughter of the late Kenneth and Cecelia (Greene)Moore. On September 29, 1951 she married Lawrence "Larry" Gliniecki in Wausau. He preceded her in death...
Violet Seipp
Apr 7, 2005
Violet Seipp 85, Wausau, died Thursday, April 7, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born January 30, 1920 in Riplinger, daughter of the late Louis and Martha (Stecker) Goetz. On January 16, 1943 Violet married Wilmer J. Seipp in Wausau. He preceded her in death on October 3,...
Bruce D. Haring
Apr 6, 2005
Bruce D. Haring 48, 115 S. 5th Avenue., Wausau, died Wednesday, April 6, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 11, 1957 in Tomahawk, son of Louise (Bushar) Haring and the late Alphonse W. Haring. On August 10, 1987 Bruce married Aurora Adones in Germany. She survives. Bruce worked...
Lois R. Cummings
Apr 5, 2005
Lois R. Cummings 78, W532 Huckleberry St., Edgar, died Tuesday, April 5, 2005 under Palliative Care at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. Prior to her retirement Lois worked as a shipping clerk for Autotrol in Milwaukee. Survivors include her children, Charles Cummings and Gail Cummings, both of Edgar, Mark (Norma) Cummings, Milwaukee, one granddaughter, Jessica Zareczny, one grandson, Alex Ehelert, four...
Lucille M. Drexler
Apr 5, 2005
Lucille M. Drexler 95, former Wausau resident, died Tuesday, April 5, 2005 in Palm Harbor, Fla. She was born September 2, 1909 in Pittsville, daughter of the late Warren and Marie Severns. She married Edward Drexler. He preceded her in death. Lucille had been employed as a teacher in the Wausau Public School system prior to her retirement. Survivors include...
Arthur Remus
Apr 5, 2005
Arthur "Art" E. Remus 73, F4816 County Road E, Athens, died Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 6, 1931 in the town of Frankfort, Wis., son of the late Richard and Caroline (Bothe) Remus. On October 18, 1961, he married Ellen Flick in Menomonee Falls. She survives. Art drove truck for many years and...
Mary P. Tomczik
Apr 3, 2005
Mary P. Tomczik , 90, 1821 N. 4th Avenue, Wausau, died Sunday, April 3, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 26, 1914 in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Antoinette (Rafacz) Jurkowski. On July 3, 1937 she married Alvin D. Tomczik in Wausau . Mary says she...
Willard Jahsmann
Apr 3, 2005
Willard "Bill" Jahsmann 91, Wausau, died Sunday, April 3, 2005 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born December 4, 1913 in the town of Wien, son of the late William and Freda (Sevren) Jahsmann. On May 21, 1949, he married Adeline Hartwig at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wausau. She preceded him in death on December 17,...
Lawrence Krejci, Sr
Apr 1, 2005
Lawrence H. Krejci Sr. 86, 501 Lincoln Avenue, Wausau, died Friday April 1, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 8, 1918 in Edgar, son of the late Joseph and Emma (Kohnhorst) Krejci. On September 7, 1940 he married Dorothy L. Goytowski of Elderon at the former St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death February...
Marion E. Dwyer
Apr 1, 2005
Marian E. Dwyer 86, formerly of Wausau, died Friday, April 1, 2005 in Ontario, Oregon. Marian had been employed at the Wausau Medical Center, prior to her retirement. Suvivors include a son, Glenn (Judy) Dwyer, Ontario, Ore., four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 11, 2005 at the Church of the Holy Name of...
Helen L. Cortright
Mar 30, 2005
Helen L. Cortright 72, 3001 E. Sell Street., Wausau, died Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 23, 1932 in Grandfather Falls, daughter of the late Phillip and Mildred (St. Clair) Bigsby. Helen married Eugene Cortright on October 4, 1952 at First Presbyterian Church in Wausau. He survives. Helen worked numerous secretary jobs with Stop...
Margaret G. Myshka
Mar 29, 2005
Margaret G. Myshka 101, formerly of 815 Bridge Street, Wausau, died Tuesday March 29, 2005, with her family at her side, at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born January 16, 1904 in Wausau, daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Wallner) Gohdes. Margaret graduated from Wausau Senior High School in 1922. After graduation, Margaret was employed...
