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.
June A. Brunner
Apr 21, 2004
June A. Brunner, 72, 1240 Merrill Avenue, Wausau, died Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born March 25, 1932 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Joseph and Lydia (Schulz) Schmidbauer. Survivors include her loving son and grandchildren, Kerry (Anne) Brunner, Merrill; Michael, Daniel and Kimberley Brunner. She was preceded in death by her parents...
Merceda L. Lenhard
Apr 21, 2004
Merceda L. Lenhard 73, 301 Duenow St., Athens, died Wednesday, April 21, 2004 in the Palliative Care Unit at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born on November 7, 1930 in Athens daughter of the late Lorence and Elizabeth (Wanke) Daniels. On July 13, 1963 she married George Lenhard in Athens. He survives. Prior to her marriage Merceda had been...
Walter F. Nest
Apr 16, 2004
Walter F. Nest, 91, Marathon, passed away in his sleep Friday April 16, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. He was born February 19, 1913 in Halder, son of the late Albert and Louise (Kurtzweil) Nest. On June 24, 1950 he married Laura Hornung at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She...
Myrtle "Myrt" Peters
Apr 16, 2004
Myrtle "Myrt" Peters 79, Wausau, died Friday April 16, 2004 at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born July 26, 1924 in Athens, daughter of the late Fred and Della (Graveen) Auner. On November 19, 1942 she married Charles Peters in Athens. He preceded her in death July 19, 1999. Myrt was a homemaker and was also a private houskeeper....
Lawrence H. Kohnhorst
Apr 15, 2004
Lawrence H. Kohnhorst, 90, formerly of the town of Hamburg, died Thursday April 15, 2004 at Golden Age Nursing Home, Tomahawk. He was born June 21, 1913 in the town of Wien, son of the late William and Elsa(Hartig)Kohnhorst. On April 11, 1942 he married Esther Pyan in Rib Falls. She preceded him in death on February 10, 1988. Lawrence...
Herbert A. Schubring
Apr 12, 2004
Herbert A. Schubring 93, Wausau, died Monday, April 12, 2004 at his home. He was born July 13, 1910 in town of Wausau, son of the late Erich and Anna (Hafeman) Schubring. On October 14, 1933, he married Florence Raduechel. She died January 20, 1965. On August 2, 1966, he married Percilla Zunker at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau. She preceded...
Frank A. Walters
Apr 12, 2004
Frank A. Walters 93, a former Edgar resident, died Monday April 12, 2004 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. He was born September 11, 1910 in Stratford, son of the late Andrew and Theresa (Huss) Walters. On June 22, 1939 he married Mildred Borchardt in Edgar. She survives. Frank had been employed as a milk hauler and was...
Edward J. Berger
Apr 11, 2004
Edward J. Berger 61, 2002 Peacock Ave., Wausau, died Sunday, April 11, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home surrounded by his loving family. He courageously fought a ten-year battle with cancer and heart disease. He was born April 12, 1942 in Oelwein, Iowa, son of the late Paul and Sarah (Tenant) Berger. On...
Mae Krueger
Apr 11, 2004
Mae Krueger, 79, 400 River Drive, Wausau, died Sunday, April 11, 2004 in Cross Plains, Wisc. She was born May 29, 1924 in Marathon County, daughter of the late Elroy Sr. and Martha (Bauman) Roeder. On April 27, 1946 she married Max Krueger at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on December 2, 1989. Mae was a...
Raymond E. Meyer
Apr 9, 2004
Raymond E. Meyer 81, 3103 Eagle Ave., Wausau, had death pronounced Saturday, April 9, 2005 after an apparrent drowning in December 2004. He was born in Stratford, son of the late Edward and Regina (Adams) Meyer. On January 5, 1946, he married Rosemary Steiner in Stratford. She preceded him in death on December 23, 1991. Ray was proud to have...
Viola Schuster
Apr 8, 2004
Viola Schuster, 85, Wausau, died Thursday, April 8, 2004 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born September 11, 1918 in Edgar, daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Kania) Strasser. On January 31, 1942 she married Alois Schuster at St. John Catholic Church in Edgar. He preceded her in death on April 2, 2002. Viola was a homemaker...
Erma M. Skrzypchak
Apr 8, 2004
Erma M. Skrzypchak 89, 1240 So. Seventh Avenue, Wausau, died Thursday April 8, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born September 21, 1914 in Chippewa Falls, daughter of the late Jacob and Ottilia (Seliger) Sonnentag. On September 17, 1934 she married Edwin Skrzypchak in Halder. He preceded her in death March...
Leo R. Johnson
Apr 8, 2004
Leo R. Johnson 79, 1774 Forsyth Road., Kronenwetter, died Thursday, April 8, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born October 24, 1924 in Baraga, Mich., son of the late Andrew and Kristina (Lindberg) Johnson. On December 29, 1947 he married Mildred Beck at Zion Lutheran Church in Baraga. She survives. Leo was an Industrial Service Representative for...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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