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.
Marcella J. Kort
Feb 17, 2004
Marcella J. Kort 80, 106 Becker St., Rothschild, died Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at her home. She was born August 29, 1923 in Wausau, daughter of the late Martin and Mabel (Wiren) Reuter. On May 21, 1949, she married Lavern Kort in Wausau. He preceded her in death on November 18, 1979. Before her marriage, Marcella was employed at Wilson-Hurd...
Lloyd G. Schmitz
Feb 14, 2004
Lloyd G. Schmitz 75, 1408 Quaw Street, Wausau, died Saturday February 14, 2004 at his home, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born August 19, 1928 in Wausau, son of the late Gerhard and Anna (Kraimer) Schmitz. On October 14, 1950 he married Virginia Schneck in Wausau. She survives. Lloyd worked with his father building...
Frank A. Bembenek
Feb 12, 2004
Frank A. Bembenek, 78, 919 So. 22nd Place, Wausau, died Thursday, February 12, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born October 20, 1925 in Bevent, son of the late Adam Jr. and Martha (Wanta) Bembenek. On October 26, 1953 he married Agnes Wierzba at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church,...
Eleanora Martha Ringle
Feb 11, 2004
Eleanora M. Ringle, 74, 1448 County Road S, Edgar, died Wednesday, February 11, 2004 at St. Luke Medical Center, Milwaukee. She was born February 21, 1929 in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late Walter and Emma (Tiegs) Baumann. On July 20, 1976 she married Ellsworth Ringle in Edgar. He survives. Other survivors include eleven children, Shirley Witz,...
Ben L. Windorski
Feb 10, 2004
Ben "Big Ben" L. Windorski, 87, 1603 Cleveland Avenue, Wausau died Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born August 28, 1915 in Polonia, son of the late John and Susan (Bednarski) Windorski. He married Lorraine Neumann at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Ben worked for Connor Forest Industries prior to his retirement....
Florella D. Berghammer
Feb 10, 2004
Florella D. Berghammer 86, formerly of Athens, died peacefully, Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home where she had made her home for several years. She was born January 8, 1918 in the town of Halsey, daughter of the late Paul (1938) and Anna (1971) (Riemer) Weise. On September 6, 1938 she married Arthur Berghammer in Athens. He...
Karen M. Ewan
Feb 6, 2004
Karen M. Ewan 55, Athens, died Friday, February 6, 2004 at her home under the care of Marshfield Home Hospice Care. She was born November 19, 1948 in Vale, South Dakota, daughter of the late Manuel and Clara (Gray) Lungren. On July 30, 1971, she married Roger Ewan at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He survives. Karen was an administrative...
Emmile T. Ringle
Feb 6, 2004
Emmile T. Ringle, 93, 1388 County Road S, Rib Falls, died Friday, February 6, 2004 at her home. On July 14, 1910 she was born in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Charles and Magdalene (Kocsicko) Janisch. On June 29, 1935 she married Marvin Ringle in the town of Maine. He preceded her in death on July 3, 1983. Emmile and...
Ruby Kolbe
Feb 6, 2004
Ruby Kolbe 89, 9509 Packer Drive., Wausau, died Friday February 6, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born September 10, 1914 in Audubon County, Iowa, daughter of the late Charles and Minnie (Heuss) Vonheeder. On August 14, 1946, she married Elmer E. Kolbe in Wausau. He preceded her...
Edgar Barden
Feb 5, 2004
Edgar "Bud" Barden, 80, T775 Marshall Hill Road, Wausau, died Thursday, February 5, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born October 10, 1923 in the town of Easton, son of the late William and Louise (Neuendank) Barden. In April 1944, he married May Gavitt in Ringle. In May...
Percilla M. Schubring
Feb 3, 2004
Percilla M. Schubring 93, Wausau, died Tuesday, February 3, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born April 7, 1910 in the town of Wausau, daughter of the late Herman and Amelia (Juedes) Ramthun. On April 22, 1932, she married Elmer Zunker. He preceded her in death on April...
Eileen R. Brandt
Feb 2, 2004
Eileen R. Brandt, 46, Wausau, died Monday, February 2, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospices Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born June 11, 1957 in Wausau, daughter of Clare (Showen) Radtke, Wausau and the late Leonard Radtke. On June 5, 1989 she married Dean B. Brandt in Wausau. He survives. Eileen was a...
Edwin E. Balz
Feb 1, 2004
Edwin Frederick Ernst Balz, 97, died Sunday, February 1, 2004, under the care of Wausau Manor. He was born July 16, 1906 in the Town of Wausau, son of the late Adolph and Albertina (Sell) Balz. He was baptized September 9, 1906 at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau; confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens; and married Bernice Westfall on August 1,...
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...
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