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.
Harry G. Hack
Jan 31, 2004
Harry G. Hack 72, 817 Walnut Street, Marathon, died Saturday, January 31, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born July 27, 1931 in Marathon, son of the late Joseph and Martha (Heil) Hack. On September 8, 1956 Harry married Donna Salzwedel at Holy Name Catholic Church in Wausau. She survives. Harry worked at Pauly Cheese for over...
Tressie Kordus Petrowski
Jan 31, 2004
Tressie Kordus Petrowski 93, formerly of 1112 N. 1st Ave., Wausau, died Saturday, January 31, 2004 at the Marshfield Clinic Walk In Department. She was born May 10, 1910 in the town of Emmett, daughter of the late John and Rose (Kalamika)Kordus. On June 10, 1929 Tressie married John Petrowski at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. He preceded her in...
Alois R. Ceplina
Jan 30, 2004
Alois R. Ceplina, 68, 1402 S. Third Avenue, Wausau, died Friday, January 30, 2004 at his home. He was born March 11, 1935 in Knowlton, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Wasniewski) Ceplina. Alois was a dock worker for Gross Common Carriers trucking firm. He loved trout fishing and enjoyed being with his friends on the bingo buses. Survivors...
Ralph Mattson
Jan 30, 2004
Ralph "Chum" Mattson 80, Pulaski, a former Wausau resident, died Friday January 30, 2004 at St. Michael's Hospital, Stevens Point. He was born May 5, 1923 in Merrill, son of the late Arthur and Mae (Rhode) Mattson. On April 26, 1947 he married Elizabeth "Betty" McArthur at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death March 26, 1995....
Kent C. Imm
Jan 30, 2004
Kent C. Imm, 52, 2127 Meadow Brook Way, Wausau, died Friday, January 30, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House. He was born December 22, 1951 in Wausau son of Otto and Lanore (Borchardt) Imm. On November 25, 2003 he married Wanda McLaurin in Wausau. She survives. Kent was a Sales Manager for Able...
Lucas & Zachary Boneske
Jan 29, 2004
Lucas Boneske Zachary Boneske Lucas Boneske, 22, and Zachary Boneske, 21, both of 6578 Iron Bridge Road, Athens, died Thursday January 29, 2004 as the result of an automobile accidient. The brothers were born in Medford, Lucas on February 28, 1981 and Zachary on September 10, 1982, sons of Thomas and Lynne (Degenhardt) Boneske. They were graduates of Athens High...
Amy J. Bentz
Jan 28, 2004
Amy J. Bentz, 84, 1240 Merrill Avenue No. 315, Wausau, died Wednesday, January 28, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Hospital. She was born June 30, 1919 in Wausau daughter of the late Max and Elsie (Schmidt) Zastrow. On April 17, 1946 she married Colby C. Bentz in Wausau. He preceded her in death...
John L. Pingel
Jan 27, 2004
John L. Pingel, 47, T8255 N. 81st St., Wausau, died Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born March 6, 1956 in Antigo, son of Lois (Kohn) Pingel, Antigo and the late Karl Pingel. On May 4, 1985 John married Deborah Zeitler in Wheeler, Mich. She survives. John worked in maintenance at Wisconsin Public Service....
Joseph M. Handrick
Jan 26, 2004
Joseph M. Handrick 86, Box 3, Evergreen Terrace, Dorchester, died Monday January 26, 2004 at St. Joseph Hospital Palliative Care Unit. He was born September 18, 1917 in Halder, son of the late John and Elizabeth (Salzman) Handrick. On March 30, 1937 he married Grace A. Krause in Athens. She preceded him in death May 8, 1988. Joseph was raised...
Anthony Zychowicz
Jan 25, 2004
Anthony "Tony" Zychowicz 61, R461 CTH U, Edgar, entered into eternal life after a long battle with cancer on Sunday, January 25, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Service at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 28, 1942 in Milwaukee, son of the late Joseph and Roberta ( Louck) Zychowicz. On August 31,...
Robert J. Klos
Jan 24, 2004
Robert J. Klos 77, 3914 Henry Street, Wausau, died Saturday January 24, 2004 at his home. He was born August 20, 1926 in Wausau, son of the late Max Jr. and Florence (Schmirler) Klos. On June 14, 1947 he married Olive May Lackey in Honey Creek. She preceded him in death on June 13, 1993. Prior to his retirement, Bob...
Richard P. Majeske
Jan 22, 2004
Richard P. Majeske 58, 915 Ninth St. South, Apt #107, St. Cloud, Minnesota, died Thursday, January 22, 2004 at St. Mary Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota. He was born January 26, 1945 in Wausau, son of Floyd and Kathleen (Koy) Majeske, Wausau. Richard was a 1963 graduate of Newman High School and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Madison and was...
David R. Guralski
Jan 22, 2004
David R. Guralski 74, Edgar, died Thursday, January 22, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau in the presence of his family. David was born March 18, 1929 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late David and Theresa (Knetter) Guralski. On June 11, 1956, he married Mary Krall at St....
Reuben G. Zweck
Jan 20, 2004
Reuben G. Zweck 80, 303 Thomas Hill Road, Edgar, died Friday, January 2, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born January 18, 1923 in Marathon City, son of the late George and Mina (Holseth) Zweck. On June 15, 1949, he married Germaine Wagner at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. She survives. Prior to his retirement, he had...
Joann H. Lewandowski
Jan 20, 2004
JoAnn H. Lewandowski 79, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born March 15, 1924 in Wisconsin, daughter of the late Nickolas and Anna (Platta) Trzebitoski. On July 6, 1945, she married John Lewandowski at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on October 7, 2003. JoAnn was a member of...
Michael L. Lepinski
Jan 19, 2004
Michael L. Lepinski, 79, 509 Ridgeland Avenue, Schofield, died unexpectedly Monday, January 19, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born April 13, 1924 in Junction City, son of the late Nick and Theresa (Pularski) Lepinski. On October 2, 1954 he married Mary Breitenstein at St. Francis Catholic Church, Knowlton. She survives. Michael attended the University of Wisconsin...
Gerald D. Dittmar
Jan 19, 2004
Gerald D. Dittmar, 57, 6001 Alderson Street, Schofield, died Monday, January 19, 2004 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. He was born March 14, 1946 in the town of Texas, son of the late Carl and Dorena (Jaeger) Dittmar. Gerald worked for the sanitation department and was involved with the 4-H Club. Survivors include his siblings, Donald Dittmar,...
Marie M. Durand
Jan 18, 2004
Marie M. Durand, 93, formerly of 413 N. Fifth Avenue, Wausau, died Sunday, January 18, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born January 14, 1911 in Antigo, daughter of the late John and Martha (Manthey) Friedl. On June 27, 1936 she married Frank Durand at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on December...
John S. Stencil
Jan 16, 2004
John S. Stencil 86, R5162 County Road H, Edgar, walked into the arms of the Lord on January 16, 2004, at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. John was born December 9, 1917 in Poniatowski, son of the late Anton and Rose (Urmanski) Stencil. He married Regina Z. Hintz on October 25, 1938 at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, Bevent. Together they started...
Theresa V. Myszka
Jan 15, 2004
Theresa V. Myszka 96, formerly of Spruce Lane, Athens, died Thursday January 15, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born December 27, 1907 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Anton and Martha (Lepak) Wadzinski. On June 21, 1926 she married Casimir J. Myszka at Sacred...
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