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.
Margaret Magdeline Framke
Jul 10, 2004
Margaret Magdeline Framke 81, Athens, entered eternal life on Saturday, July 10, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born on April 24, 1923 in the town of Halsey, daughter of the late Alfred and Frances (Riehle) Hennig. She was the fifth of seven children, three brothers and three...
Bonnie G. Salzman
Jul 7, 2004
Bonnie G. Salzman, 62, 806 S. Third Avenue, Wausau, died Wednesday July 7, 2004 at home. She was born August 19, 1941 in Wausau daughter of the late Rolland and Lela (Anderson) Burke. On July 19, 1975 she married Kenneth F. Salzman in Wausau. He preceded her in death on December 3, 2001. Bonnie was a secretary for the Salzman...
Frances M. Orlikowski
Jul 7, 2004
Frances M. Orlikowski 88, 135 S. Gibson St. Medford, formerly of Athens, died Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Medford. She was born September 27, 1915 in Poniatowski, daughter of the late John and Hedwig (Sczygleski) Sekorski. Frances attended Poniatowski Grade School. She married Walter Orlikowski, Sr. on October 4, 1941 at Holy Family Catholic Church,...
Rose Marie Kruesel
Jul 5, 2004
Rose Marie Kruesel 56, 1010 E. Wausau Ave., Wausau, died Monday July 5, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born August 21, 1947 in Marathon, daughter of the late Frank and Lucille (Starzinski) Kruesel. Rose Marie enjoyed knitting, crocheting and pets. Survivors include two brothers, Ervin (Shirley) Kruesel, Wausau, Dale Kruesel, Marathon, a niece and a nephew....
Sophie Arquette
Jul 5, 2004
Sophie Arquette, 82, Foster City, Calif, died Monday, July 5, 2004 in Burlingame, Calif. Survivors include one son, Mark (Jean) Arquette, San Mateo, Calif.; three grandsons and one brother, Walter (Edna) Waskiewicz, Tenn. The funeral mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 16, 2004 at Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Wausau. Rev. Stephen Gross will...
Gloria Ann Betts
Jul 4, 2004
Gloria A. Betts 69, 818 Young St., Wausau, died Sunday July 4, 2004 at her home. She was born October 26, 1934 in the town of Bern, daughter of the late Ralph and Gertrude (Grebowski) Ames. Gloria had been employed as a CNA at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. Gloria enjoyed traveling and camping. Her hobbies included embroidery,...
Lorraine E. Lenard
Jul 3, 2004
Lorraine E. Lenard 84, formerly of 308 E. Campus Drive, Wausau, died Saturday July 3, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born January 8, 1920 in Manawa, daughter of the late Frank and Gladys (Guerin) Kosmerchock. In September 1939 she married Benedict Lenard in Manawa. He preceded her in death. In 1963, the Lenard's began operation of...
Albin L. Brzezinski
Jul 2, 2004
Albin L. Brzezinski 88, Wausau, died Friday July 2, 2004 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born May 2, 1916 in the town of Alban, son of the late Joseph and Martha (Kedrowicz) Brzezinski. In July 26, 1941 he married Lydia Gruna in Galloway. She preceded him in death April 26, 1980. Prior to his retirement,...
Dorothy I. Weber
Jul 1, 2004
Dorothy I. Weber 79, Wausau, entered eternal life on July 1, 2004, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House. She was born April 4, 1925 in Wausau, daughter of the late Otto and Anna (Henkelman) Kurth. She attended Zion Lutheran School, town of Easton. Dorothy was united in marriage to Ralph W. Weber on...
Roger A. Krejci
Jun 29, 2004
Roger A. Krejci 61, Tomahawk, died Monday, June 28, 2004 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Tomahawk. He was born August 9, 1942 in Wausau, son of Lawrence and Dorothy (Gutowski) Krejci, Tomahawk. Roger was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Roger worked at Mirro Aluminum Company in Manitowoc for 36 years, retiring in 2002. He enjoyed outdoor sports and had a...
Adeline Ann Lepak
Jun 29, 2004
Adeline A. Lepak, 80, 1303 Robin Lane, Wausau, died Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born May 28, 1924 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Stephan and Josephine (Brzezinski) Filtzkowski. On June 21, 1944 she married Thomas Lepak at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in the town of Cassel. He survives. Adeline...
Florence A. Cyganek
Jun 27, 2004
Florence A. Cyganek, 89, 500 Grand Avenue, Wausau, died Sunday, June 27, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born March 2, 1915 in the town of Emmet, daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Kowelefski) Novitzke. She married Theodore Cyganek. He preceded her in death on February 13,...
Eleanor V. Pawlowski
Jun 27, 2004
Eleanor V. Pawlowski, 82, Wausau, formerly of Athens died Sunday, June 27, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born February 22, 1922 in Athens daughter of the late Anthony and Annette (Welbes) Literski. On March 18, 1950 she married Edward A. Pawlowski at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Athens....
Adeline Borski
Jun 21, 2004
Adeline Borski, 87, Wausau, died Monday June 21, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born October 20, 1916 in Edgar, daughter of the late Joseph and Emma (Kohnhorst) Krejci.She was the oldest of 11 children and was babysitting at a young age for her younger siblings. On October...
Vergene Mae Wunsch
Jun 20, 2004
Vergene Mae Wunsch, 74, Wausau, died Sunday, June 20, 2004 surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born May 20, 1930 in Wausau daughter of the late Julius and Frances (Runke) Huehnerfuss. Vergene retired from Employers Insurance, Wausau as a supervisor in the medical...
Edward A. Pupp
Jun 17, 2004
Edward A. Pupp 85, 3406 Kildeer Lane, Wausau, died Thursday June 17, 2004 at home, surrounded by his family and under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born April 6, 1919 in Abbottsford, son of the late William and Louisa (Kroening) Pupp. On October 28, 1942 he married Ethel Geiger at St. Louis Catholic Church, Dorchester....
Emily S. Mitchell
Jun 17, 2004
Emily S. Mitchell 89, formerly of Marathon, died Thursday, June 17, 2004 at Colonial Medical Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born August 14, 1914 in Tomahawk, daughter of the late Elzie and Dena (Barthels) Myers. On September 30, 1936, she married Vernal "Bill" Mitchell. He preceded her in death on July 4, 1994. Emily graduated in 1933 from...
Darrel W. Johnsen
Jun 15, 2004
Darrel W. Johnsen 61, Wausau, died Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born July 24, 1942 in Duluth, Minnesota, son of the late Walter and Mary (Anderson) Johnsen. On November 24, 1984, he married Frances Gantner at Holy Name of Jesus Church, Wausau. She survives. He was a Veteran of the US Navy serving...
Rev. Michael Braun
Jun 15, 2004
Rev. Michael Braun Fr. Michael C. Braun, a priest of the Diocese of LaCrosse for the past 43 years, died Tuesday June 15, 2004, at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital, Wausau, Wis. Fr. Braun was born in Athens, Wis. on March 9, 1935, the son of Edward A. and Celia (Weix) Braun. His parents operated a gasoline station and the...
Frank J. Rajek
Jun 14, 2004
Frank J. Rajek, 93, town of Cassel, died Monday, June 14, 2004 at his home. He was born January 29, 1911 in the town of Marathon, son of the late Frank and Alvina (Henke) Rajek. On June 28, 1939 he married Bertha Friedrich at St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church in Edgar. She survives. Frank farmed in the town of Cassel...
