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.
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...
Dorothy A. Tess
Aug 21, 2004
Dorothy A. Tess 86, Edgar, died Saturday, August 21, 2004 at the Marshfield Center under the care of Ministry Home Care. Dorothy was born January 5, 1918 in Edgar daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Mathiesen) Tess. Dorothy worked at Murray Machinery for many years as an administrative assistant. She enjoyed antiques, cats, gardening, spending time at her cottage...
Laura B. Stieber
Aug 20, 2004
Laura B. Stieber 100, formerly of 1028 S. 6th Ave., Wausau, died Friday, August 20, 2004 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Cedar Ridge Elder Services, Mosinee. She was born June 9, 1904 in Marathon, daughter of the late John and Josephine (Milbeck) Murr. On June 16, 1921, she married Otto Stieber in Marathon. He...
Clement S. Napierala
Aug 18, 2004
Clement S. Napierala 83, Wausau, formerly of Rib Falls, entered into his heavenly home on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at his residence. He was born May 7, 1921 in the town of Rib Falls, son of the late Peter and Frances (Krause) Napierala. On June 7, 1944, he married Regina Senski at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. She preceded him...
Joel Carpenter
Aug 16, 2004
Joel Carpenter, 84, Wausau, died Monday August 16, 2004 at Cedar Creek Manor, Mosinee. He was born November 7, 1919 in Humboldt, Sask., Canada, son of the late Joel and Anna (Sass) Carpenter. On June 21, 1941 he married Evelyn Kurth in Wausau. She preceded him in death on January 21, 1987. Joel was an Electrical Contractor in Wausau for...
Conrad J. Zibton
Aug 15, 2004
Conrad J. Zibton 90, 2901 N. 7th Street., Wausau died Sunday, August 15, 2004 at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born November 3, 1913 in Chicago, son of the late John and Helen (Lukaszewski) Zbikowski. On November 6, 1937, he married Sally Wiezor in Chicago. She survives. For many years, Conrad...
Hubert J. Dahlke
Aug 14, 2004
Hubert J. Dahlke 80, Marathon, died Saturday, August 14, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 7, 1924 in the town of Rib Falls son of the late Walter and Selma (Zunker) Dahlke. On August 5, 1961 he married Dolores Rosenbauer at St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, Marathon. She preceded him in death April 9, 1991. Hubert and...
Delores Roberts-Werner
Aug 12, 2004
Delores Roberts-Werner 80, formerly of 627 Winton Street, Wausau, died Thursday, August 12, 2004 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Delores was born August 21, 1923 in Wausau, daughter of the late Mynard and Helen (Scutkowski)Schmitz. On December 27, 1941 she married Lloyd E. Roberts, in Wausau. He preceded her...
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