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.
Selma Buchberger
Mar 22, 2004
Selma Buchberger, 97, 924 S. 6th Ave., Wausau, died Monday, March 22, 2004 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born August 15, 1906 in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Niquet) Pyan. On January 17, 1925 with temperatures reaching minus twenty five below zero, Selma Pyan and Hugo Buchberger traveled to Wausau...
Leslie A. Baumann
Mar 22, 2004
Leslie A. Baumann 91, Wausau, formerly of Rib Falls, died, Monday, March 22, 2004 under the Care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born August 15, 1912 in Rib Falls, son of the late Henry and Wilemenia (Dahlke) Baumann. Leslie married Alice Artus on August 3, 1939. She preceded him in death...
Laverne M. Moennig
Mar 21, 2004
LaVerne M. Moennig 80, Eagle River, died Sunday, March 21, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born October 26, 1923 in Chicago, daughter of the late Earl and Anna (Krueger) Shuler. On October 17, 1943, she married Herold Moennig Sr. in Chicago. He preceded her in death. LaVerne...
Marie M. Ellenbecker
Mar 17, 2004
Marie M. Ellenbecker 86, formerly of the town of Wein, died Weds. March 17, 2004 at Cedar Ridge Elder Services, Mosinee. She was born September 6, 1917 in Marathon County, daughter of Joseph Sr. and Ottilie (Klein) Burger. On October 2, 1937 she married Alex Ellenbecker Jr. at St. John Catholic Church, Wuertzburg. He preceded her in death November 26,...
Brenda A. Heil
Mar 16, 2004
Brenda Ann Heil, 38, 7105 Blackberry So., Wausau died Tuesday, March 16, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home after a 14 year courageous journey with cancer. She was born May 10, 1965 in Wausau, daughter of David Koppa, Wausau and Barbara (Kickbusch) Koppa, Wausau. On October 8, 1988 she married her high school...
Walter O. Klapel
Mar 15, 2004
Walter O. Klapel 93, 607 S. 22nd Ave., Wausau, died Monday, March 15, 2004 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. He was born May 11, 1910 in Big Stone County, Minn., son of the late Henry and Rosa (Haase) Klapel. On June 18, 1941 he married Ruth Kummerow at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Rib Falls. Walter and Ruth operated a dairy farm...
Juanita K. Schmidt
Mar 13, 2004
Juanita K. Schmidt 83, 517 E. Wausau Avenue, Wausau, died Saturday March 13, 2004 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born March 4, 1921 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Leonard and Josephine (Mucha) Hall. On May 23, 1942, she married George E. Schmidt at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. He preceded her...
Tyler Jacob Schilling
Mar 11, 2004
Tyler Jacob Schilling Committal services for Tyler Jacob Schilling, stillborn infant son of Joseph and Amanda (Weiland) Schilling, Goodview, Minnesota, were held Sunday March 14, 2004 at St. John Lutheran Cemetery, town of Wein. Survivors include his parents, Joseph and Amanda Schilling, grandparents, Marjean Schilling, Denmark, John Schilling, LaCrosse, Gary and Peggy Weiland, Fenwood, great-grandparents, Alvina Schilling, Schofield, Allen and...
Loretta A. Bergs
Mar 9, 2004
Loretta A. Bergs 83, 1206 N. 16th Ave., Wausau, died Tuesday, March 9, 2004 after a yearlong struggle with cancer under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House. She was born October 17, 1920 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Frank Jr. and Anna (Paszek) Kordus. On August 2, 1939, Loretta married...
Roy R. Lenzner
Mar 9, 2004
Roy R. Lenzner 83, Wausau, died Tuesday, March 9, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born March 11, 1920 in Racine, son of the late Leo and Anna (Kuhr) Lenzner. On May 18, 1946, he married Victoria Krall at St. Mary Catholic Church, Antigo. She survives. Roy was an Army veteran of World War II serving in...
Elizabeth T. Miller
Mar 8, 2004
Elizabeth "Betty" T. Miller 80, 1102 S. 10th Street., Wausau, died Monday, March 8, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born March 28, 1923 in Colby, daughter of the late John and Veronika (Hurak) Kralcik. Betty was married to Benedict "Ben" J. Miller from 1947 until 1971. He...
Stephen Fendos
Mar 7, 2004
Stephen Fendos 86, 221 Scott St., Wausau, died Saturday March 6, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born May 8, 1917 in East Chicago, Indiana, son of the late Stephen and Elizabeth (Bedish) Fendos. Prior to his retirement, he had been employed at Marathon Millwork, Crestline and Wausau...
Paul D. Springer
Mar 7, 2004
Paul D. Springer 73, 208 6th St., Marathon, died Sunday, March 7, 2004 at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida. He was born March 28, 1930 in the town of Emmet, son of the late Paul and Blanche (Austin) Springer. On June 9, 1951, he married Virginia Linder at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. Paul was a...
Helen L. Punke
Mar 6, 2004
Helen L. Punke 85, Rib Falls, died Saturday, March 6, 2004 at her farm. She was born September 10, 1918 in Wisconsin, daughter of the late Alfred and Lina ( Troesch ) Schultheiss. On June 26, 1940, she married Rudolph "Rudy" Punke at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Edgar. He preceded her in death. Helen had a dairy farm and riding...
James A. Nowak
Mar 6, 2004
James A. Nowak 79, 1423 Burek Ave., Wausau, died Saturday March 6, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. He was born October 26, 1924 in Milwaukee, son of the late Julius and Verna (Martin) Nowak. On September 30, 1950 he married Joyce Krienke at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. She preceded him...
George A. Frodl
Mar 4, 2004
George A. Frodl 68, 1121 S. 4th Ave., Wausau, died Thursday, March 4, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born June 29, 1935 in the town of Eau Clair, son of the late Henry Sr. and Clara (Nikolai) Frodl. George retired from construction work in the Wausau area. Survivors include three daughters, Cheryl (Steven) Damerell, Mosinee, Kathryn...
Nell A. Olmsted
Mar 3, 2004
Nell A. Olmsted, 88, 111 N. Bellis Street, Wausau, died Wednesday, March 3, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born January 1, 1916 in Ringle, daugter of the late Peter and Anna (Tepaske) Hettinga. On March 16, 1935 she married Claude Olmsted in Ringle. He preceded her in...
Stanley C. Mizwinski
Mar 3, 2004
Stanley C. Mizwinski, 91, Schofield, died Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. He was born October 25, 1912 in Wausau, son of the late Cazmier and Mary (Midlikowski) Mizwinski. On August 20, 1932 he married Margaret Jaecks. She preceded him in death on November 8, 1973. In May of 1978 he married Marguerite Bloecher....
Randy W. Brunn
Feb 29, 2004
Randy W. Brunn 51, Marathon, died Sunday, February 29, 2004. He was born June 24, 1952 in Menomonie, son of Wallace and Irene (Singerhouse) Brunn, Menomonie. On October 6, 1984, he married Sandra Koppa at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. She survives. Randy was an agronomist for Marathon Feed and recently for Farm Services , Antigo. He was...
Helen K. Slewitzke
Feb 29, 2004
Helen K. Slewitzke, 86, Wausau, died Sunday, February 29, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born February 23, 1918 in Knowlton, daughter of the late Martin and Anna (Knefel) Dvorak. On September 25, 1943 she married Thomas Slewitzke at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Knowlton. He survives. Helen...
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