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.
Mark G. Lemmer
Jul 19, 2004
Mark G. Lemmer 54, Rib Mountain, died Monday, July 19, 2004, at the home of his daughter, Heidi, in Rib Falls. He was born July 16, 1950 in Edgar, son of Margaret (Martin) Lemmer, Edgar and the late Ralph Lemmer Sr. As a proud veteran of US Army during the Viet Nam War, Mark served in Korea and during his...
Thomas Vasaloski
Jul 17, 2004
Thomas Valaloski 61, 1225 South 11th Ave., Wausau, died Saturday, July 17, 2004 at Wausau Hospital. Survivors include his siblings, relatives and friends. Memorial graveside services will be 6:00 p.m. Friday at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Kronenwetter. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of arrangements. Cemetery Gate of Heaven Cemetery Old Hwy 51 Mosinee, WI...
Alice A. Derus
Jul 16, 2004
Alice Angela Derus died Friday July 16, 2004. Daughter of Theodore and Helen (Landowski) Sommers. Born in the town of Reid May 12, 1912. Married to Felix Kostroski in 1932, Children are Donald (Elda) Kostroski, Betty (Alvin) Reichel, Theodore (Vivian) Kostroski, Eugene (Sharon) Kostroski, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Married to Lloyd Derus in 1969. He preceded her in death. She...
Ida M. Goralski
Jul 15, 2004
Ida M. Goralski, 96, 2400 Marshall Street, Wausau, died Thursday, July 15, 2004 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born January 16, 1908 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Gustav and Anna (Kriez) Thielen. Ida married Joseph Goralski in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death November 4, 1975. Ida was a homemaker and also worked at the former...
Elroy H. Grell
Jul 13, 2004
Elroy H. Grell 75, 1209 S. 11th Avenue, Wausau, died Tuesday July 13, 2004 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. He was born February 16, 1929 in Hamburg, son of the late Albert and Marie (Rau) Grell. On September 10, 1949 he married Priscilla Graveen in Wausau. She survives. Elroy had been employed at Miwaukee Cheese, served as Clerk of Circuit...
Regina Emma Munson
Jul 12, 2004
Regina Emma Munson, 84, 6001 Alderson Street Schofield, formerly of Oak Brook, Illinois died Monday, July 12, 2004 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. She was born July 28, 1919 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Frank and Emma (Dury) Mohr. On December 25, 1943 she married Robert Munson Sr. in Green Bay while he was on...
Robert A. Szydel
Jul 11, 2004
Robert "Bob" A. Szydel, 59, Ogema, died Sunday, July 11, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born June 8, 1945 in Milwaukee son of the late Laverne and Lucy (Pryba) Szydel. On October 23, 1976 he married Bonnie Bluedorn in Milwaukee. She survives. Bob was a loving husband and father who served proudly in the United States...
Harold A. Frahm
Jul 11, 2004
Harold A. Frahm 92, Athens, died Sunday, July 11, 2004 in palliative care at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born February 3, 1912 in the town of Bern, son of the late George, Sr. and Anna (Klein) Frahm. On July 21, 1946, he married Lillian Dawson in Milwaukee. She preceded him in death on December 12, 1991. Harold was...
Bernard Pepowski
Jul 10, 2004
Bernard "Barney" Pepowski 91, died Saturday, July 10, 2004 at his home under the loving care of his daughter and son-in-law, Mary Kaye & Michael. He was born April 23, 1913 on the home farm in the town of Sharon, Portage County, near Shanty Town, the son of the late John and Mary (Singer) Pepowski. On October 24, 1937, he...
Margaret Magdeline Framke
Jul 10, 2004
Margaret Magdeline Framke 81, Athens, entered eternal life on Saturday, July 10, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born on April 24, 1923 in the town of Halsey, daughter of the late Alfred and Frances (Riehle) Hennig. She was the fifth of seven children, three brothers and three...
Bonnie G. Salzman
Jul 7, 2004
Bonnie G. Salzman, 62, 806 S. Third Avenue, Wausau, died Wednesday July 7, 2004 at home. She was born August 19, 1941 in Wausau daughter of the late Rolland and Lela (Anderson) Burke. On July 19, 1975 she married Kenneth F. Salzman in Wausau. He preceded her in death on December 3, 2001. Bonnie was a secretary for the Salzman...
Frances M. Orlikowski
Jul 7, 2004
Frances M. Orlikowski 88, 135 S. Gibson St. Medford, formerly of Athens, died Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Medford. She was born September 27, 1915 in Poniatowski, daughter of the late John and Hedwig (Sczygleski) Sekorski. Frances attended Poniatowski Grade School. She married Walter Orlikowski, Sr. on October 4, 1941 at Holy Family Catholic Church,...
Rose Marie Kruesel
Jul 5, 2004
Rose Marie Kruesel 56, 1010 E. Wausau Ave., Wausau, died Monday July 5, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born August 21, 1947 in Marathon, daughter of the late Frank and Lucille (Starzinski) Kruesel. Rose Marie enjoyed knitting, crocheting and pets. Survivors include two brothers, Ervin (Shirley) Kruesel, Wausau, Dale Kruesel, Marathon, a niece and a nephew....
Sophie Arquette
Jul 5, 2004
Sophie Arquette, 82, Foster City, Calif, died Monday, July 5, 2004 in Burlingame, Calif. Survivors include one son, Mark (Jean) Arquette, San Mateo, Calif.; three grandsons and one brother, Walter (Edna) Waskiewicz, Tenn. The funeral mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 16, 2004 at Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Wausau. Rev. Stephen Gross will...
Gloria Ann Betts
Jul 4, 2004
Gloria A. Betts 69, 818 Young St., Wausau, died Sunday July 4, 2004 at her home. She was born October 26, 1934 in the town of Bern, daughter of the late Ralph and Gertrude (Grebowski) Ames. Gloria had been employed as a CNA at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. Gloria enjoyed traveling and camping. Her hobbies included embroidery,...
Lorraine E. Lenard
Jul 3, 2004
Lorraine E. Lenard 84, formerly of 308 E. Campus Drive, Wausau, died Saturday July 3, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born January 8, 1920 in Manawa, daughter of the late Frank and Gladys (Guerin) Kosmerchock. In September 1939 she married Benedict Lenard in Manawa. He preceded her in death. In 1963, the Lenard's began operation of...
Albin L. Brzezinski
Jul 2, 2004
Albin L. Brzezinski 88, Wausau, died Friday July 2, 2004 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born May 2, 1916 in the town of Alban, son of the late Joseph and Martha (Kedrowicz) Brzezinski. In July 26, 1941 he married Lydia Gruna in Galloway. She preceded him in death April 26, 1980. Prior to his retirement,...
Dorothy I. Weber
Jul 1, 2004
Dorothy I. Weber 79, Wausau, entered eternal life on July 1, 2004, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House. She was born April 4, 1925 in Wausau, daughter of the late Otto and Anna (Henkelman) Kurth. She attended Zion Lutheran School, town of Easton. Dorothy was united in marriage to Ralph W. Weber on...
Roger A. Krejci
Jun 29, 2004
Roger A. Krejci 61, Tomahawk, died Monday, June 28, 2004 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Tomahawk. He was born August 9, 1942 in Wausau, son of Lawrence and Dorothy (Gutowski) Krejci, Tomahawk. Roger was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Roger worked at Mirro Aluminum Company in Manitowoc for 36 years, retiring in 2002. He enjoyed outdoor sports and had a...
Adeline Ann Lepak
Jun 29, 2004
Adeline A. Lepak, 80, 1303 Robin Lane, Wausau, died Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born May 28, 1924 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Stephan and Josephine (Brzezinski) Filtzkowski. On June 21, 1944 she married Thomas Lepak at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in the town of Cassel. He survives. Adeline...
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