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.
Elmer H. Rudolph
Jan 4, 2005
Elmer H. Rudolph 84, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 27, 1920 in the town of Menomonee, son of the late William and Bertha (Gildemeister) Rudolph. On July 26, 1944, he married Beatrice Behling in Menomonee Falls. She preceded him in death July 9, 1987. Elmer retired from the Village of Menomonee...
Dorothy R. Arlen
Jan 2, 2005
Dorothy R. Arlen 87, R5849 N. Shady Lane, Ringle, died Sunday January 2, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 30, 1917 in Ringle, daughter of the late James D. and Jessie (Lenhof) Burns. On June 26, 1937, she married John Arlen at the former St. James Catholic Church,...
James M. Koehler
Jan 1, 2005
James M. Koehler 75, 1406 Brown Street, Wausau, died Saturday January 1, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 20, 1929, in Wausau, son of the late Emil and Sophie (Malak) Koehler. On February 14, 1953 he married Caroline Schultz at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Prior to his retirement, James had been employed at Wausau...
Karl L. Schoessow
Jan 1, 2005
Karl L. Schoessow 64, 130 Grace Street, Schofield, died Saturday January 1, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 17, 1940 in Marion, son of the late Charles and Ester(Maldewin) Schoessow. On August 4, 1984 he married Sally Ann Fosbender-James in Little Chicago. She survives. He was a veteran...
Earl W. Schultz
Jan 1, 2005
Earl W. Schultz 80, 1111 McIntosh Street, Wausau, died Saturday, January 1, 2005 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born April 5, 1924 in Mosinee, son of the late Otto and Laura (Wendorf) Schultz. On May 24, 1986, he married June Lang in Wausau. She survives. Earl was proud to have served his country with the...
Ben J. Weiler
Dec 31, 2004
Ben J. Weiler 99, 413 Washington Street, Athens, died Friday December 31, 2004 in the Palliative Care unit at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 16, 1905 in the town of Bern, son of the late Victor and Helena (Gilles)Weiler. On September 22, 1928 he married Hilda Plisch at Salem Lutheran Church, Hamburg. She preceded him in death January...
Norman E. Lambrecht
Dec 30, 2004
Norman E. Lambrecht 75, 1103 S. 10th Street, Wausau, died Thursday December 30, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 22, 1929 in Wausau, son of the late Arthur and Elsie (Kurth) Lambrecht. On August 21, 1947 he married Gladys Andrews in Ironwood, Michigan. She survives. Norman had been...
Lloyd Esther Cook
Dec 29, 2004
Lloyd Esther Cook 92, a former Unity resident, died Wednesday, December 29, 2004 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born April 5, 1912 in Stetsonville, daughter of the late Clarence and Myrtle (Herrick) Ravey. On June 14, 1933, she married George Cook in a little brown church in Nashua, Iowa. He preceded her in death. She...
Helen A. Weiler
Dec 29, 2004
Helen A. Weiler 86, 297 Washington Street, Athens, died Wednesday, December 29, 2004, at Colonial Center, Colby. She was born October 14, 1918 in Stetsonville, Wis., daughter of the late Herman and Anna (Klimek) Lueck. On February 4, 1941, she married Nick Weiler at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He survives. For many years, Helen was a homemaker and worked...
Mary A. Jensen
Dec 27, 2004
Mary A. Jensen 83, 2504 Mount View Blvd., Wausau, died Monday, December 27, 2004 at Cedar Creek Manor under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born December 24, 1921 in Armstrong Creek, Wis., daughter of the late Simon and Victoria (Hren) Ostrowski. On January 25, 1941, she married Donald Jensen in Chicago, Ill. He preceded her...
Mary K. Andris
Dec 27, 2004
Mary K. Andris 88, formerly of Athens, died Monday, December 27, 2004 at North Central Health Care Facilities, Wausau. She was born October 15, 1916 in Athens, daughter of the late Wenzel and Anna (Albrecht) Andris. We saw in Mary, a cherub, an inquisitive child in an adult's body, enthusiasm personified, and unquestioning faith. Survivors include one sister-in-law, Dorothy Andris,...
Bruce C. Carpenter
Dec 25, 2004
Bruce C. Carpenter 49, 1010 No. 10th Avenue, Wausau, died Saturday December 25, 2004, after a lengthy, courageous battle with muscular dystrophy. He was born November 5, 1955 in Algoma, son of Dolores (Heitzinger) Carpenter, Wausau and the late Hugo Carpenter. On August 14, 1976, he married Carla Wilde at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Bruce's passions in...
Joseph A. Stubinski
Dec 20, 2004
Joseph A. Stubinski, 90, Wausau, died Monday, December 20, 2004 at Colonial Manor Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born March 14, 1914 in Marathon, son of the late Thomas and Rose (Kocik) Stubinski. On September 3, 1938 he married Phyllis Wiskowski at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Prior to his retirement, Joe had been employed for...
Nancy L. Kluever-Marvin
Dec 20, 2004
Nancy Kluever-Marvin 74, 1031 A½ S. 5th Avenue, Wausau, died Monday, December 20, 2004 at her home. She was born October 20, 1930 in Wausau, daughter of the late Otto and Winona (Ramthun) Kluever. Nancy was a homemaker. She also worked at Krueger Floral and Gifts and at Super 8 Motel for many years. Holidays were very special to Nancy...
Freda U. Fochs
Dec 14, 2004
Freda U. Fochs 99, 8607 Azalea Road, Rib Mountain, died Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born October 17, 1905 in the town of Rib Mountain, daughter of the late Fred and Josephine (Peterson) Urban. She married Anton P. Fochs. He preceded her in death on April...
Warren J. Nutter
Dec 11, 2004
Warren J. Nutter 89, formerly of Rothschild, died Saturday, December 11, 2004 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born April 2, 1915 in Wausau, son of the late Warren and Florence (Peterson) Nutter. On April 4, 1950, he married Gertrude Wilde in Arizona. She preceded him in death on March 15, 2000. Warren was a veteran of the...
George J. Klawinski
Dec 7, 2004
George J. Klawinski 77, Athens, died Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born May 22, 1927 in Athens, son of the late John and Martha (Lesczynski) Klawinski. George served in the U.S. Army Air Force in Okinawa, Japan and was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Andrew J. Sutter Post #8427, Athens....
Josephine Brookhyser
Dec 6, 2004
Josephine "Jo" Phyllis Brookhyser, 83, formerly of Athens, died Monday December 6, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 5, 1921 in Eagle River, daughter of the late Joseph and Marie (Sawyer) Habrich. On August 4, 1940 she married Angus "Curly" Brookhyser in Wausau. He preceded her in death on May 8, 2003. Josephine was a teacher, homemaker...
Lorraine G. Reuter
Dec 5, 2004
Lorraine G. Reuter, 75, 827 N. 6th Ave., Wausau, died Sunday, December 5, 2004, following a brief battle with cancer, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born January 18, 1929 in the town of Wien, daughter of the late Henry and Meta (Steffen) Leffel. On August 8, 1951, she...
William R. Radtke
Dec 3, 2004
William R. Radtke 46, 3000 Madonna Drive, Wausau, died Friday, December 3, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital following a 3 A½ year battle with cancer. Bill was born May 27, 1958 in Wausau, son of Claire (Showen) Radtke and the late Leonard Radtke. On July 26, 1980 he married Mary Anne Kraimer at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives....
