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.
Capuchin Father Peter Hess
Nov 18, 2004
Capuchin Father Peter Hesse, 86, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004, at St. Paul Villa, Kaukauna. A native of Wisconsin Rapids, Father Hesse had been a staff member at St. Anthony Retreat Center, Marathon, where his main ministry was to recovering alcoholics. The funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday November 23, 2004 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 700...
Capuchin Father Peter Hesse
Nov 18, 2004
Capuchin Father Peter Hesse, 86, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004, at St. Paul Villa, Kaukauna. A native of Wisconsin Rapids, Father Hesse had been a staff member at St. Anthony Retreat Center, Marathon, where his main ministry was to recovering alcoholics. The funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday November 23, 2004 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 700...
Betty Zajackowski
Nov 17, 2004
Betty Zajackowski Betty Zajackowski, 80, of Hatley, passed away November 17, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital from complications of a stroke. Betty was born Elizabeth Jane Beauchaine on March 18, 1924 in Saint Cloud, Minn. She is survived by her husband, John, daughter Suzanne Linnett and Suzanne's husband Paul of Faversham, England; daughter Tracy Kurschner, Tracy's husband, Dale, and their...
June King
Nov 16, 2004
June King, 67, 2401 Bloedel Ave., Schofield, died Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at her home. She was born June 18, 1937, daughter of the late Clarence and Theresa (Beck) Meverden. On April 12, 1958, June was united in marriage to Vilas King in Birnamwood. He survives. Among her many interests, June enjoyed traveling, crossword puzzles and making flannel baby blankets...
Irene C. Hammer
Nov 15, 2004
Irene C. Hammer 83, 910 Nina Ave., Wausau, died Monday, November 15, 2004 at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born April 29, 1921 in Decatur, Ind., the only child of the late Albert and Catherine (Wolpert) Siegrist. Her parents moved to Madison, where she graduated from Central High School, she then enrolled in St. Mary School of Nursing and...
Fred W. Fisher Jr
Nov 14, 2004
Fred W. Fisher Jr. 84, Wausau, died Sunday November 14, 2004 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born June 18, 1920 in Rhinelander, son of the late Fred W. and Myrtle (Hanson) Fisher Sr. On December 7, 1944 he married Venita Peronto in Rhinelander. She survives. Prior to his retirement, Fred had been employed at the...
Caroline Louise Jung-Kalbes
Nov 14, 2004
Caroline L. Jung-Kalbes, 50, 3612 Sternberg Ave., Weston, died Sunday, November 14, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 29, 1954 in Gary, Indiana, daughter of the late Louis and Laura (Evans) Fiedler. Caroline was united in marriage to Kevin Kalbes October 11, 1993 in Jefferson, Wis. Among many things, she loved to crochet, spend time with her...
Rosemary Williams
Nov 13, 2004
Rosemary "Rhode" Evelyn Williams, 82, died Saturday November 13, 2004 after an extended illness at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Rhode was born February 8, 1922 in Menominee, Mich., daughter of the late Harold and Evelyn (Koch) Griffith. In 1942 she graduated from Menasha High School, then attended the University of Wisconsin Madison for one year. She graduated from McMurray...
Amy R. Quillen
Nov 12, 2004
Amy Quillen 23, Wausau, died Friday November 12, 2004 at the Wausau Hospital of a sudden and unexpected illness. She was born June 19, 1981 in El Paso, Texas, daughter of Keith Cortright, Wausau and Jill Cortright, Wausau. She married Thomas Quillen. He survives. In 2000, Amy graduated from Wausau East High School. She loved her family and was dedicated...
Virginia M Callies
Nov 11, 2004
Virginia M. Callies 76, town of Wien, died Thursday, November 11, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 5, 1928 in the town of Hull, daughter of the late Fred and Hildur (Larson) Strathman. On August 7, 1954, she married Murray Callies in Colby. He survives. Virginia was a switchboard operator until her marriage, and then raised seven...
Jack A. Streeter
Nov 11, 2004
Jack A. Streeter August 22, 1942 - November 11, 2004 Jack Streeter of Rockford, Ill., passed to eternal rest November 11, 2004 after months of struggle with cancer. Jack attended grade school and high school in the Wausau and Athens area and is a 1960 graduate of Newman High School. Upon graduation, Jack entered the United States Navy and served...
Elgardt A. Neumann
Nov 11, 2004
Elgardt A. Neumann 84, 540 E. Thomas Street, Wausau, died Thursday November 11, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 25, 1920 in Wausau, son of the late Fred and Bertha (Wenzel) Neumann. On October 18, 1947 he married Elsie Braunel in Wausau. She preceded him in death March 25, 1996. Elgardt had been employed as a sales...
Lenhard F. Oelke
Nov 8, 2004
Lenhard F. Oelke 83, Wausau, died Monday, November 8, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 13, 1920 in the town of Marathon, son of the late August and Lydia (Ristow) Oelke. On May 19, 1951, he married Lucille Schewe in the town of Hamburg. She survives. Lenhard served in the US Army for four years. During his...
Eugene Theodore Hardt
Nov 5, 2004
Eugene T. Hardt, 69, Athens, died Friday, November 5, 2004 at the Marshfield Center in Marshfield. He was born on the family farm in Athens on January 20, 1935, son of the late William and Mathilda (Mader) Hardt. Eugene was a dairy farmer and also worked for Fromm Brothers Mink Farm for many years. Survivors include, one brother, Arnold Hardt,...
Edward W. Barszcz
Nov 4, 2004
Edward W. Barszcz, 89, 1923 North Road, Mosinee, died Thursday, November 4, 2004 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born December 9, 1914 in Chicago, Ill., son of the late Michael and Helen (Wojcik) Barszcz. On July 13, 1935 Edward was united in marriage to H. Olga Stym in Chicago. He was head chef and manager of Triangle...
Chester D. Gilmeister
Nov 4, 2004
Chester D. Gilmeister 68, 1101 North Lane, Athens, died Thursday, November 4, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 5, 1936 in New Hope, son of the late Leo and Rose (Perowski) Gilmeister. Chester was employed with Briggs & Stratton in Milwaukee as a supervisor for over 30 years. He was also the former owner/operator of the Merrill...
William A. Rader
Nov 3, 2004
William Rader William Rader, 89, Wausau, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2004, at Colonial Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born April 2, 1915, in Marathon to the late William and Grace (Karlen) Rader. On June 17, 1940, he was united in marriage to Ernestine Vetter at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marathon. He and Ernestine farmed in the...
Mary J. Stieber
Nov 2, 2004
Mary J. Stieber 92, formerly of Marathon, died Tuesday, November 2, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 25, 1912 in Edgar, daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Hall) Lemmer. On July 17, 1935, she married Edwin Stieber at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. He preceded her in...
Clifford L. Klatt
Nov 1, 2004
Clifford L. Klatt 66, Mosinee, died Monday, November 1, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 3, 1938 in Wausau. On August 2, 1961, he married Lorraine Tolva in Vancouver, Wash. She survives. Clifford was a veteran of the US Coast Guard. He was a brakeman for Milwaukee Railroad and then worked for the Burlington Northern Land Ribbon...
Herbert C. Hanke
Nov 1, 2004
Herbert C. Hanke 93, formerly of Rib Mountain, died Monday, November 1, 2004 under the care of LeRoyer Hospice at WillowBrook Assisted Living, Birnamwood. He was born July 11, 1911 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Otto and Anne (Matthiae) Hanke. Herbert married Evangeline Kraft in 1933. She preceded him in death in 1955. He then married...
