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.
Nora M. Madden
Feb 7, 2005
Nora M. Madden 94, 6001 Alderson Street, Schofield, died Monday February 7, 2005 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. She was born May 28, 1910 in the town of Texas, daughter of the late August and Bertha (Baumann) Neitzke. On July 22, 1930, she married Andrew Madden. He preceded her in death on December 7, 1975. She retired...
Myrtle E. Lodholz
Feb 6, 2005
Myrtle E. Lodholz 85, 1010 E. Wausau Ave., Wausau, died Sunday, February 6, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 25, 1919 in the town of Stettin, daughter of the late Carl & Alwina (Wilde) Artus. On June 5, 1943, she married Gilbert Lodholz at Rib Falls Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on April 14, 1988....
Willard A. Czech
Feb 4, 2005
Willard A. Czech 77, formerly of Wausau, died Saturday February 5, 2005 at the Bethel Home, Oshkosh, of Alzheimers Disease. He was born September 10, 1927 in Athens, son of the late Otto and Anna (Batscheider) Czech. He was the seventh of nine children. On November 4, 1948, he married Ellen Kitts in Des Plains, Ill. She preceded him in...
Thad P. Martens
Feb 4, 2005
Thad P. Martens 40, Wausau, died Friday, February 4, 2005 at Langlade Memorial Hospital, Antigo. He was born June 28, 1964 in West Allis, son of Angie (Kurtzweil) Martens, Wausau and the late Daniel Patrick Martens. Thad studied at Christian Heritage College in California and then worked for Dow Jones for many years. He was a member of the Citizens...
Dorothy H. Baumann
Feb 2, 2005
Dorothy H. Baumann 91, Marshfield, died Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at Light House Elder Care, Marshfield. She was born August 11, 1913 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late John and Margaret (Imhoff) Karlen. On September 11, 1934 Dorothy married Joseph H. Baumann at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death on September 25, 1980....
Marion H. States
Feb 2, 2005
Marion H. States 89, Wausau, died Wednesday, February 2, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 30, 1915 in the town of Stettin, daughter of the late Adolph & Edith (Pittsley) Melang. On April 3, 1937, she married Glenn States Sr. in Wausau. He preceded her in death on...
Eugene Narlock
Feb 2, 2005
Eugene Narlock 77, 1628 Marten Street, Wausau, died Wednesday February 2, 2005 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. He was born on September 29, 1927 in Hatley, son of the late Paul and Julia (Joswiak) Narlock. On May 29, 1954, he married Dolores Gesicki in Wausau. She survives. Eugene retired from Marathon Electric Corp. where he was a supervisor for many...
Dr. T. Robin Ashwell
Feb 1, 2005
Dr. T. Robin Ashwell 39, Wausau, died Tuesday February 1, 2005. He was born January 16, 1966 in Smith Falls, Ontario, Canada, son of Thomas and Helen (Robinson) Ashwell, Jamestown, ND. On January 30, 1999 he married Suzie Zeleznak at St. John the Baptist Catholic Croatian Church, Kansas City, Kan. Dr. Ashwell served his residency at the University of Kansas...
Earl E. Prochnow
Jan 31, 2005
Earl E. Prochnow 87, Medford, died Monday, January 31, 2005 at Medford Memorial Nursing Home. He was born May 3, 1917 in Milwaukee, son of the late Emil and Hattie (Schultz) Prochnow. On November 1, 1941, he married Alice Leichtnam in Abbotsford. She survives. Earl was a dairy and horse farmer in the town of Hamburg and owner/operator of the...
Verona A. Kraemer
Jan 31, 2005
Verona A. Kraemer 90, formerly of River Hills Road, Wausau, died Monday January 31, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 25, 1914 in the town of Hull, Portage County, daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Kazmarek) Walters. On September 25, 1937 she married Ervin Kraemer at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death...
Edward A. Brzezinski
Jan 30, 2005
Edward A. Brzezinski 89, formerly of Wausau, died Sunday, January 30, 2005 at Cedar Ridge Elder Services, Schofield. He was born September 13, 1915 in Bevent, son of the late Peter and Mary (Wilkowski) Brzezinski. On September 25, 1937, he married Mathilda Glodowski at St. Adalbert Catholic Church, Rosholt. She preceded him in death on June 6, 2004. Edward retired...
Merle A. Trierweiler
Jan 30, 2005
Merle A. "Mrs. T" Trierweiler 83, formerly of 727 Ridgeland, Avenue, Schofield, died Sunday, January 30, 2005 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born September 19, 1921 in Wausau, daughter of the late Frank and Grace (Chellis) Theisen. For over 31 years, Merle was a bookkeeper at Newman High School, Wausau. She enjoyed her pets, gardening, reading, crocheting,...
Marcella J. Hapl
Jan 30, 2005
Marcella J. Hapl 80, 1010 East Wausau Avenue, Wausau died Sunday, January 30, 2005 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born August 1, 1924 in Chicago, Ill, daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Sonka) Hapl. They resided in Clarendon Hills, Ill. Marcella moved from the Chicago area in November of 1968 to make her home...
Charles F. Riehle Sr
Jan 29, 2005
Charles F. Riehle Sr. 88, Wausau, died Saturday January 29, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born September 13, 1916, son of the late Frank and Emma (Framke) Riehle. On October 16, 1939 he married Theresa Kulas at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. They celebrated 65...
Lawrence J. Weisbrod
Jan 26, 2005
Lawrence J. Weisbrod 87, 310 Prospect Avenue, Wausau, died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at his home. He was born May 26, 1917 in Wausau, son of the late William and Frances (Odenweller) Weisbrod. On October 8, 1947, he married Theresa Shebelski at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. She survives. Prior to his retirement, Larry was self employed as a...
Lucille Murr
Jan 26, 2005
Lucille Murr 86, 500 E. Thomas Street, Wausau, died Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. She was born May 1, 1918 in Wausau, daughter of the late Arthur amd Emma (Bliss) Smith. On August 9, 1941, she married Clarence Murr at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on May 7,...
Helen M. Haupt
Jan 23, 2005
Helen M. Haupt 89, 2901 N. 7th Street, Wausau, died Sunday, January 23, 2005 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born May 1, 1915 in Park Falls, daughter of the late John and Mary (Whitcomb) Stoltz. On October 7, 1939 Helen married Norman L. Haupt at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on July...
Merlin J. Sonnentag
Jan 22, 2005
Merlin J. Sonnentag, 84, a Marathon City businessman, died in Tavares, Fla., his winter residence, on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005. Merlin, son of John L. and Magdalena (Uebalacher) Sonnentag, was born Aug. 3, 1920, in Marathon, Wis., graduated from Marathon High School in 1938, and attended Milwaukee Technical College. He married Elaine Henrichs on Nov. 24, 1941, in Wausau, Wis....
Irene A. Bauer
Jan 20, 2005
Irene A. Bauer 1010 E. Wausau Avenue, Wausau, died Thursday January 20, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 16, 1913 in Marshfield, daughter of the late Henry and Theresa (Kolbeck) Schmidt. On August 1, 1939 she married Theodore Bauer in the town of Hewitt. He preceded her in...
Louetta Gantner
Jan 20, 2005
Louetta "Lou" Gantner 66, 2940 Flagstone Lane, Wausau, died Thursday, January 20, 2005 at her home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Lou was born August 27, 1938 in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Philip and Mabel (Soucek) Stencil. On September 1, 1956, she married Claude Gantner at the Church of the Holy Name of...
