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.
Adeline M. Schroeder
Jan 14, 2004
Adeline M. Schroeder 93, formerly of 814 W. Thomas St., Wausau, died Wednesday January 14, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born May 30, 1910 in Fenwood, daughter of the late George and Clara (Krzmarcik) Wetterau. On May 30, 1936, she married Edmund W. Schroeder at St. John...
Raymond M. Szymanski
Jan 13, 2004
Raymond M. Szymanski 76, 1014 Hillside Drive, Marathon, died Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at his home. He was born August 25, 1927 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Anton Sr. and Cecelia (Kalamajka) Szymanski. On June 2, 1951, he married Irene Czech at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, Bevent. She survives. Raymond was a veteran of the United...
Marian Schneck
Jan 12, 2004
Marian Schneck, 93, Wausau, died Monday, January 12, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born September 30, 1910 in Brokaw daughter of the late John and Marcyanna (Zywick) Sherfinski. On October 20, 1934 she married Ralph Schneck in Wausau. He preceded her in death on March 10, 1969....
Roy R. Reif
Jan 11, 2004
Roy R. Reif 49, 2400 Marshall Street, Wausau died Sunday, January 11, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born in Rozellville on June 2, 1954. Roy attended grade school at St. Andrew Cathoilc Church and later attended public school in Marshfield. On October 20, 1984 Roy married Jillaine...
Donald L. Senoraske
Jan 9, 2004
Donald L Senoraske 57, 4302 Blue Jay Lane, Edgar, died Friday, January 9, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born April 13, 1946 in Wausau, son of the late Florian Senoraske and Rose (Dziak) Senoraske Bunge, Edgar. On September 14, 1974, he married Patricia Ray at Holy Family...
Alfred L. Kurth
Jan 9, 2004
Alfred L. Kurth 78, H8151 Sunrise Road, Wausau, died Friday January 9, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born December 23, 1925 in the town of Easton, son of the late Richard and Hertha Kurth. On September 19, 1953 he married Elizabeth Stolze at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Wausau. She survives. For over 40 years,...
Betty A. King
Jan 8, 2004
Betty A. King 82, formerly of 135 Charles Street, Schofield, died Thursday afternoon, January 8, 2004 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. She was born February 5, 1921 in Edgar, daughter of Conrad and Theresa (Lindenmeyer) King. She attended St. John Elementary School and graduated from Edgar High School. Betty worked in Wausau and Milwaukee for several years...
Joan A. Schneider
Jan 8, 2004
Joan A. Schneider 67, Wausau formerly of the town of Rib Lake, died Thursday, January 8, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born May 8, 1936 in Racine, daughter of the late Norbert and Pearl (Stimers) Peil. In October 1966, she married Norbert Schneider in Chicago. He survives. Joan was Geriatric Nurse for Peace Memorial Nursing Home,...
Scott G. Marthaler
Jan 8, 2004
Scott G. Marthaler 46, 3706 Mount Vernon Ave., Milwaukee, died Thursday January 8, 2004 under the care of the Hospice Program at St. Mary Hospital, Milwaukee. He was born September 4, 1957 in West Bend, son of Donald Marthaler, Brokaw, and the late Adeline (Vesely) Marthaler. Scott had been employed in the construction trade. He enjoyed hunting, trout fishing and...
Rev. S. Stephen Foster
Jan 7, 2004
Rev. S. Stephen Foster, 62, of Wesley United Methodist Church, Wausau, died Wednesday, January 7, 2004. He suffered a heart attack while snorkeling on vacation in Mexico. He was born November 3, 1941 in West Allis son of the late Samuel L. and Mary (Challacombe) Foster. On June 15, 1963 he married Sherian Wilson in Bloomington, Minn. She survives. Pastor...
Rudolph William Zielke
Jan 7, 2004
Rudolph William "Rudy" Zielke, 77, 1116 Spring Street, Wausau, died Wednesday, January 7, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born April 22, 1926 in Wabeno, son of the late Rudolph and Clara (Rusch) Zielke. He married Margaret Poels on March 18, 1950 in Fairbault, Minn. Rudy graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Forestry...
Patricia R. Sala
Jan 6, 2004
Patricia R. Sala, 72, 207 S. Fifth Avenue, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 6, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born December 16, 1931 in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Frances (Kumbera) Bretl. On February 11, 1956 she married Lloyd Sala in Wausau. He survives. Pat was a big fan of Wausau West High School and...
Florence M. Brand
Jan 5, 2004
Florence M. Brand 99, formerly of 803 McIndoe St., Wausau, died Monday, January 5, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born January 11, 1904 in Wausau, daughter of the late Anthony and Jessie (Wright) Marks. In 1930, she married Dr. Fred Brand. He preceded her in death in...
Katherine E. Sherman
Jan 4, 2004
Katherine E. Sherman, 80, 3909 Ross Avenue, Weston, died Sunday, January 4, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born February 22, 1923 in Stevens Point daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Winsheu) Okray. Survivors include her husband William Sherman, Weston; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Private...
Kristopher Meshak
Jan 4, 2004
Kristopher Meshak, 17, 1067 Meehan Drive, Plover, died Sunday January 4, 2004 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield as the result of an automobile accident New Year's day. He was born March 7, 1986 in Stevens Point son of Jerome Meshak and the late Kathryn (Mrozek) Meshak. Kristopher was a senior at Stevens Point Area High School (SPASH). He enjoyed fishing,...
Helen R. Kuyoth
Jan 3, 2004
Helen R. Kuyoth 88, W3710 CTH H, Edgar, died Saturday January 3, 2004 at the Drake House, Marshfield. She was born September 12, 1915 in the town of Wein, daughter of the late John and Frances Krause. On October 10, 1937 she married Peter Kuyoth at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. He survives. As a lifelong parishoner of Sacred Heart...
William Volm
Jan 3, 2004
William "Bill" Volm 68, Rib Mountain, died Saturday, January 3, 2004 at his home under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services. He was born May 13, 1935 in Marathon, son of the late Nicholas and Henrietta (Volkman) Volm. In April of 1957, He met Ursula Junker in Schoenau, Germany. Their romance was by correspondence. Ursula immigrated to the...
James J. Lashua
Jan 2, 2004
James J. Lashua 66, 510 Prospect Ave., Wausau, died Friday January 2, 2004 at his home. He was born October 23, 1937 in Schofield, son of the late Francis and Mabel (Pigeon) Lashua. James had been employed with Metz Roofing and most recently had worked for the Wausau Center Mall in maintenance. He enjoyed stock car racing and was a...
Herman Leslie
Jan 2, 2004
Herman Leslie 89, 500 Grand Ave., Wausau, died Friday January 2, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born on September 6, 1914 in Little Rock, Arkansas son of the late Frank and Josephine (Miller) Leslie. Herman was a security guard in Chicago. Survivors include his children; Jeanette Hench, Wausau, Juelle Leslie, Dodgeville, Joyce Thiel, Sheboygan, Gerald Leslie,...
Louis W. Smith
Jan 1, 2004
Louis W. Smith 86, Wausau, died Thursday, January 1, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born May 12, 1917 in Spencer, son of the late Edward and Minnie (Kleinschmidt) Smith. On June 6, 1939, he married Adelia Schmitt. She preceded him in death on February 18, 1968. Then...
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