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.
Michael K. Larson
Aug 12, 2004
Michael "Mickey" K. Larson 57, 1038 E. Grand Ave., Rothschild, died Thursday, August 12, 2004 at his home under the loving care of his wife Linda and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born February 17, 1947 in Sparta son of the late Kermit and Leola (Potter) Larson. On December 7, 1974 he married Linda Benjamin in Eau...
Gretchen K. Lenard
Aug 11, 2004
Gretchen K. Lenard 81, formerly of 917 North 8th Avenue, Wausau, died Weds. August 11, 2004 at Marywood Convalescent Center under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born May 26, 1923 in Wausau, daughter of the late Robert and Selma (Brandt)Erdmann. On July 1, 1947 she married Paul Lenard in Merrill. He preceded her in...
Marie Lesczynski
Aug 8, 2004
Marie Lesczynski 91, 121 Pond St., Athens, died Sunday August 8, 2004 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born March 25, 1913 in Corinth, daughter of the late Herman and Anna (Weber) Stallman. On June 29, 1936 she married John "Jack" Lesczynski at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He preceded her in death February 15, 1996. Marie graduated from...
Maynard G. Hollis
Aug 7, 2004
Maynard G. Hollis 81, 619 N. Ninth Avenue, Wausau, died Saturday August 7, 2004 at his home, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born May 2, 1923 in Troy, South Dakota, son of the late John and Myrtle (Storlie) Malcolm. On June 10, 1944 he married Dorothy Kawski at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, Mill Creek....
Joseph J. Schremp
Aug 7, 2004
Joseph J. Schremp 92, Wausau, died Saturday, August 7, 2004 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born April 26, 1913 in Athens, son of the late John and Katherine (Back) Schremp. He married Ruth Prey. She preceded him in death. Then he married Erma Smart on August 13, 1983 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Joseph...
Leo A. Bonin
Aug 7, 2004
Leo A. Bonin 82, 117 Goodrich St., Athens, died Saturday August 7, 2004 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born August 14, 1921 in Schnappsville, son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Matysik) Bonin. On September 30, 1944 he married Agnes Lenard in Poniatowski. She survives. Leo had been employed as a truck driver and factory worker then retired...
Gary M. Madden
Aug 6, 2004
Gary M. Madden 44, Schofield, died Sunday, August 1, 2004 as a result of a traffic accident in Illinois. He was born October 12, 1959 in Merrill, son of Lorraine (Hopp) Madden, Schofield and the late Patrick Madden. He married Celia in the Philippines. She survives. Gary was a veteran of the US Navy and was a truck driver for...
Ella H. Kannenberg-Pregont
Aug 3, 2004
Ella H. Kannenberg-Pregont 89, a former Wausau resident died Tuesday August 3, 2004 at the Odd Fellow Nursing Home, Green Bay. She was born May 23, 1915 in Marathon County, daughter of the late Henry and Hattie (Thursten) Frank. She married Ernest Kannenberg on August 30, 1935 in Wausau. He preceded her in death October 27, 1976. On July 7,...
Jay R. Pergolski
Jul 23, 2004
Jay R. Pergolski 43, T9078 No. 33rd St., Wausau, died Friday July 23, 2004 at Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born August 18, 1960 in Wausau, son of the late Leonard and Lorraine (Herzog) Pergolski. Jay earned a Millwright Degree from NTC. For 26 years he was employed at Community Health Care...
Richard A. Krueger
Jul 22, 2004
Richard A. Krueger, 64, formerly of 3607 Rib Mountain Drive, Wausau, died Thursday, July 22, 2004, at North Central Health Care Facilities, Wausau. He was born January 6, 1940 in Wausau, son of the late Leonard and Dorothy (Janke) Krueger. Richard operated the former Krueger Cycle Center, Rib Mountain. Survivors include one brother, Gilbert Krueger, Mio, Mich., and one sister,...
Florence Schoenfeld
Jul 22, 2004
Florence Schoenfeld 99, 1100 Lake View Drive, Wausau, died Thursday July 22, 2004 at North Central Health Care Facilities, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born July 3, 1905 in Tomahawk, daughter of the late Alex and Mary (Cormier) Comeau. She married Delyle Holzschuh. He preceded her in death. She married Marvin Schoenfeld. He preceded...
Frances Pfaff
Jul 20, 2004
Frances Pfaff, 95, 1010 E. Wausau Avenue, Wausau, died Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born August 17, 1908 in Ellsworth, daughter of the late John and Emma (Rudolph) Bonney. On June 1, 1940 she married William J. Pfaff in Ellsworth. He preceded her in death on January 23, 1989. Frances graduated...
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 the US Army serving in the Viet Nam War he was very impressed with...
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...
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