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.
Rev. Michael Braun
Jun 15, 2004
Rev. Michael Braun Fr. Michael C. Braun, a priest of the Diocese of LaCrosse for the past 43 years, died Tuesday June 15, 2004, at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital, Wausau, Wis. Fr. Braun was born in Athens, Wis. on March 9, 1935, the son of Edward A. and Celia (Weix) Braun. His parents operated a gasoline station and the...
Frank J. Rajek
Jun 14, 2004
Frank J. Rajek, 93, town of Cassel, died Monday, June 14, 2004 at his home. He was born January 29, 1911 in the town of Marathon, son of the late Frank and Alvina (Henke) Rajek. On June 28, 1939 he married Bertha Friedrich at St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church in Edgar. She survives. Frank farmed in the town of Cassel...
Anna Brzezinski
Jun 14, 2004
Anna Brzezinski 90, 311 W. Maple St., Edgar, died Monday June 14, 2004 at Cedar Ridge Elder Services, Schofield. She was born February 22, 1914 in Rockvale, Colo., daughter of the late Leon and Veronica (Woles) Kraucyk. On Nov. 12, 1936, she married Howard Ermeling in Michigan. He preceded her in death. On January 22, 1966 she married Albert Brzezinski...
Leola Koch
Jun 12, 2004
Leola Koch 87, Wausau, died Saturday, June 12, 2004 at St. Mary Hospital, Rhinelander. She was born November 7, 1916 in Rhinelander, daughter of the late Andy and Agnes (Swenson) Hall. On July 29, 1944, she married Lucian "Lou" Koch in Antigo. He preceded her in death on July 31, 1984. Leola was a homemaker. She was a Gray Lady...
Sylvia Turinski Korth
Jun 12, 2004
Sylvia (Turinski) Korth 81, of Weyauwega, a former Marathon resident, died Saturday June 12, 2004 at Riverside Medical Center, Waupaca. She was born May 1, 1923 in Merton, Wis., daughter of the late Arthur and Bertha Oldenhoff. On June 5, 1948 she married August Turinski in Menomonee Falls. He preceded her in death June 28, 1967. Survivors include four children,...
Kyle J. Henrichs
Jun 10, 2004
Kyle J. Henrichs 16, 3340 County Road B, Marathon, died Thursday, June 10, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born April 13, 1988 in Medford, son of Dennis and Linda (Gilles) Henrichs, Marathon. Kyle completed his sophomore year at Marathon High School and was employed at Buetsch Implement, Marathon. He was involved in football, track and power...
Chadwick Crue Early
Jun 10, 2004
Chadwick Crue Early 16, Marathon & Athens, died Thursday, June 10, 2004 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born November 28, 1987 in Warrenton, Virginia, son of John Early and Jennifer (Porter) Early. Chad just completed being a sophomore at Marathon High School. He worked for Peter Bergs and Buetsch Implement, Marathon. Besides snowmobiling and bowling, his...
Mathilda Brzezinski
Jun 6, 2004
Mathilda Brzezinski 90, 1411 Lake Street, Wausau, died Sunday June 6, 2004 at her home. She was born November 9, 1913 in Rosholt, daughter of the late John and Antoinette (Wierzba) Glodowski. On September 25, 1937 she married Edward Brzezinski at St. Adalbert Catholic Church, Rosholt. He survives. Mathilda was a member of the Church of the Holy Name of...
Vernon E. Mader
Jun 4, 2004
Vernon E. Mader 68, 1418 Summit Drive, Wausau, died Friday, June 4, 2004 at the Hospice House. He was born November 26, 1935 in Athens son of the late Theodore and Esther (Hanke) Mader. On August 11, 1956 he was united in marriage to Eunice Gebert in Stetsonville. She preceded him in death on August 4, 1998. Vernon was a...
Katherine Jarovski
May 31, 2004
Katherine Jarovski 80, Wausau, died Monday, May 31, 2004 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born December 6, 1923 in Russia, daughter of the late Michael and Olga Kozina. On June 24, 1945, she married Jan Jarovski in Germany. He survives. Besides her husband, Jan Jarovski, Wausau, survivors included one daughter, Rose (Tom) Gauerke, Wausau; two sons, Stanley...
Herbert O. Rodman Jr
May 31, 2004
Herb Rodman Jr., 72, Athens, died Monday, May 31, 2004 in the Palliative Care Unit of St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born November 16, 1931 in the town of Frankfort son of the late Herbert G. and Mary (Hoff) Rodman. On September 3, 1952 he married Vernell Weiler at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She survives. Herb was a...
Charles L. J. Ramaker
May 29, 2004
Charles L. J. Ramaker 85, Edgar, died May 29, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born November 4, 1918 in Edgar, son of the late Cornelius and Bertha (Braun) Ramaker. On July 25, 1947, he married Lois Oldenburg in Dubuque, Iowa. She survives. Before entering the military service, Charles was employed at the Wausau Piston Ring Company...
James D. La Via
May 28, 2004
James D. La Via 73, 1016 Forest St., Wausau, died Friday May 28, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born October 10, 1931 in Des Moines, Iowa, son of the late Frank and Alice (Anderson) La Via. On April 26, 1952 he married Lorraine Janik in Chicago, Ill....
Roger F. Rasmussen
May 27, 2004
Roger F. Rasmussen 70, Wausau, died Thursday, May 27, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born March 14, 1934 in Wausau, son of the late Frederick and Martha "Betty" (Lemke) Rasmussen. In June 1952, Roger enlisted in the US Army and began his basic training at Fort Riley,...
George J. Simons
May 25, 2004
George J. Simons 81, a husband, father, and friend "finished the race" on Tuesday, May 25th, 2004. He was born on May 31, 1922 in Wausau, the son of the late George and Mathilda (Fackler) Simons. On September 7, 1946 he married the lovely Evelyn Golomski at St. Mary Catholic Church in Wausau. She survives. George was employed at 3M...
John A. Koppa
May 25, 2004
John A. Koppa 86, Marathon, died Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born January 6, 1918 in the town of Cassel, son of the late John T. and Mary (Gorski) Koppa. On May 28, 1949, he married Grace Woitkovich in Wausau. She preceded her in death on October 6, 1988. John and Grace farmed...
Judith Ann Brendemuehl
May 25, 2004
Judith Ann Brendemuehl, 64, of Bear Creek, died Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at the Appleton Medical Center, Appleton. She was born January 26, 1940 in Wausau daughter of Wilbert and Inez (Wolfe) Zimmermann, Ringle. On June 17, 1961 she married Roger Brendemuehl at St. John Lutheran Church in the town of Easton. He survives. Judith was a homemaker and farmed...
Norbert A. Schmirler
May 24, 2004
Norbert A. Schmirler, 75, 210 N. 7th Avenue, Wausau, died Monday, May 24, 2004 at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Madison. He was born January 8, 1929 in Bruno, Saskatchewan, Canada, son of the late Walter H. and Justina (Sass) Schmirler. Norbert had been employed as a journeyman carpenter involved in construction from an early age. He was a member of...
Clarence Burclaff
May 24, 2004
Clarence "Red" Burclaff, 75, formerly of Gowan Street, Wausau, died Monday May 24, 2004 at Hospice House, Wausau. He was born July 7, 1928 in Wausau son of the late Anton and Anastasia (Frydach) Burclaff. On June 12, 1948 he married Isabelle Landowski at St Florian Catholic Church in Hatley. She preceded him in death on December 2, 2003. Clarence...
Helen E. Bergman
May 22, 2004
Helen E. Bergman 91, formerly of Pioneer Road, Athens, died Saturday May 22, 2004 at Continental Manor Nursing Home, Abbottsford. She was born August 7, 1912 in the town of Stettin, daughter of the late Gustave and Ida (Ristau) Rubow. On April 30, 1938 she married Alfred Bergman in Ironwood, Mich. He preceded her in death in 1980. Helen had...
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