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.

Clara C. Ahlquist

Clara C. Ahlquist

Apr 7, 2004

Clara C. Ahlquist 80, Edgar, died Wednesday, April 7, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born December 28, 1923 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late John and Mary (Lepak) Skrzypchak. On November 26, 1940, she married Anton Volhard. He preceded her in death on May 18, 1957. On July 4, 1962, she married Reuben...

Marvin J. Guralski

Marvin J. Guralski

Apr 6, 2004

Marvin J. Guralski 45, 900 McClellan St., Wausau, died Tuesday April 6, 2004 in Wausau. He was born May 7, 1958 in Edgar, son of Ervin and Veronica (Literski) Guralski. Survivors include his parents, Ervin and Veronica (Literski) Guralski, Marshfield, two sisters, Marcy (Doug) Stensberg, Marshfield and Julie (Richard) Drewek, Schofield, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial services will...

Jamie B. Curley

Jamie B. Curley

Apr 5, 2004

Jamie B. Curley, 52, 1305 N. Eighth Avenue, Wausau, died Monday, April 5, 2004 at her home. She was born March 26, 1952 in Wausau, daughter of Stephen and Florence (Smith) Kapinsky, Wausau. Jamie married Randall Weisenberger in Wausau. He preceded her in death in 1975. She married Michael Curley in Wausau. He preceded her in death in 2002. Jamie...

Joan Dolores Braatz

Joan Dolores Braatz

Apr 4, 2004

Joan Dolores Braatz Angel from Heaven Finds Way Home..... On Palm Sunday, April 4, 2004, Joan D. Braatz was released to heaven by her loving husband and children after a two-year battle with cancer. She was born July 20, 1938 in Shantytown, WI, daughter of the late John Morris and Helen (Inda) Essex. Joan graduated from Rosholt High School and...

Angeline Benson

Angeline Benson

Apr 4, 2004

Angeline "Ma" Benson 74, 210 N. 7th Ave., Wausau, died Sunday, April 4, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at her home. She was born August 13, 1929 in Illinois, daughter of the late Philip and Rosalia Terranova. Angeline was a ticker taker at the Wausau Labor Temple for various functions. She enjoyed listening and dancing...

Nancy J. David

Nancy J. David

Apr 3, 2004

Nancy J. David 52, 912 Plisch St, Lot 64, Athens, died Saturday, April 3, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born June 17, 1951 in Lake Geneva daughter of the late Robert and Lucille (Mountford) Stardy. On May 23, 1970 she married Patrick A. David in Lyons, Wisconsin. Nancy was a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, reading,...

John R. Foley

John R. Foley

Apr 2, 2004

John R. Foley 68, Wausau died Friday, April 2, 2004 after a long battle with cancer under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at his home. He was born February 21, 1936 in Mellen, son of the late Richard Foley and Ailee (Nelson) Foley, Mellen. In 1957, he married Karen Lauren in Mellen. She survives. John was in...

Lawrence H. Mueller

Lawrence H. Mueller

Apr 2, 2004

Lawrence H. Mueller 84, W3981 County Hwy M, Edgar, died Friday, April 2, 2004 Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born May 28, 1919 in the town of Wien, son of the late John and Sarah (Steffen) Mueller. On June 23, 1945, he married Charlotte Tatroe. She preceded him in death on September 1, 2002. Lawrence was a veteran...

Louise Kaas

Louise Kaas

Apr 2, 2004

Louise Kaas, 93, Rothschild, died Friday, April 2, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born June 16, 1910 in Wausau daughter of the late Michael and Louise (Gruenwald) Kaas. Louise worked for the U.S. Social Security office in Wausau for many years. She was an active member of...

Rosalia B. Krahn

Rosalia B. Krahn

Apr 2, 2004

Rosalia B. Krahn, 91, Edgar, died Friday, April 2, 2004 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. She was born January 26, 1913 in Rib Falls daughter of the late William and Theresa (Fischbach) Rux. On September 3, 1951 she married Alfred Krahn in Rib Falls. He preceded her in death on January 19, 1996. Rosalia worked the family...

Kenneth E. Schmidt

Kenneth E. Schmidt

Apr 2, 2004

Kenneth E. Schmidt, 34, Bowler, died Friday, April 2, 2004 at his home. He was born April 2, 1970 in Wausau son of Kenneth (Butch) and Diane (Peters) Schmidt, Wausau. On December 16, 2000 he married Jennifer Smail in Wausau. She survives. Kenneth was a welder for the Steamfitters Union Local No. 434. He enjoyed hunting, especially ducks, and fishing....

August R. Sell

August R. Sell

Apr 1, 2004

August R. Sell 86, 831 Kent St., Wausau, died Thursday, April 1, 2004 at his home under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born September 10, 1917 in Wausau son of the late William and Rose (Dietl) Sell. On October 21, 1940 he married Lucille Pufahl in Dubuque, Iowa. She survives. August proudly served his country...

Antoinette E. Nelson

Antoinette E. Nelson

Apr 1, 2004

Antoinette E. (Tonee) Nelson, 90, Wausau, died Thursday, April 1, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau. She was born July 15, 1913 in Dunseith, North Dakota, daughter of the late George and Marguerite (Casavant) Courteau. She moved to Little Falls, Minn at the age of 13 and married Nels Carl Nelson in...

Marvin L. Leffel

Marvin L. Leffel

Apr 1, 2004

Marvin L. Leffel 73, town of Frankfort, died Thursday, April 1, 2004 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born September 6, 1930 in the town of Wien, son of the late Herman and Myrtle (Jaeger) Leffel. On October 19, 1968, he married Nancy Polzin in the town of Wien. She survives. Marvin was in the US Army during the...

Rebecca Lynn Nutter

Rebecca Lynn Nutter

Mar 29, 2004

Rebecca Lynn Nutter 5, Colby, died Monday, March 29, 2004 at St. Mary Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota. She was born May 1, 1998 in Wausau, daughter of David "Matt" Hayes, Withee and Jennifer Nutter, Colby. Rebecca was in kindergarten at the Unity Learning Center. Besides her parents David "Matt" Hayes and Jennifer Nutter, survivors include one brother, Xavier Nutter, at home;...

Neil D. Foss

Neil D. Foss

Mar 27, 2004

Neil D. Foss 51, 1819 N. 7th Avenue., Wausau, died Saturday, March 27, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born July 4, 1952 in Rice Lake, son of the late Ernest Foss and May (Jacobson) Foss. On May 20, 1989 he married Deborah Morton in Denver, CO. She survives. Neil was an owner-operator at Graebel Van Lines...

Alice J. Grob

Alice J. Grob

Mar 26, 2004

Alice Grob, 73, Biloxi, Miss., and formerly of Wausau and Deerfield, Wis., passed away Friday, March 26, 2004 at Biloxi Regional Medical Center, Biloxi, after a sudden illness. She was born May 31, 1930 in Wausau daughter of the late Anton J. and Clara J. (Arndt) Czerwinski. Alice worked as a CNA at Marathon County Health Care Center for 17...

Norman L. Seymour

Norman L. Seymour

Mar 26, 2004

Norman L. Seymour, 76, 7804 Highway 52, Wausau, died Friday, March 26, 2004 at his home. He was born May 27, 1927 in Wausau son of the late Herbert and Elsie (Beck) Seymour. On December 2, 1950 he married Rita Bishop in Milwaukee. She survives. Norman retired in 1990 from Wausau Paper Mills, Brokaw. He was a veteran of World...

Irene K. Clark

Irene K. Clark

Mar 25, 2004

Irene K. Clark 76, Mosinee formerly of Rothschild, died Thursday, March 25, 2004 in Mesa, Arizona. She was born August 14, 1927 in Menasha, daughter of the late Michael and Victoria (Buska) Bukowski. On September 30, 1950, she married Neal Clark at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. He preceded her in death on July 31, 1999. Irene was a library...

Veryl Nowak

Veryl Nowak

Mar 25, 2004

Veryl Nowak 85, Wausau, died Thursday, March 25, 2004 at Colonial Manor Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born September 24, 1918 in the town of Texas, daughter of the late Gustov and Leona (Duranceau) Hollinger. On June 12, 1943, she married Alfred Nowak at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on October 27, 1979....

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