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.

Rebecca L. Baumann

Rebecca L. Baumann

Dec 31, 2003

Rebecca L. Baumann 47, 3404 CTH J, Weston, died Wednesday. December 31, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born September 14, 1956 in Wausau, daughter of Earl and Vivian (Runge) Klinner, Weston. On November 5, 1988, she married Arnie Baumann at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Schofield. He survives....

Lois Gotz

Lois Gotz

Dec 30, 2003

Lois Gotz 88, 3003 Polzer Dr., Wausau, died Tuesday December 30, 2003 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born August 26, 1915 in Park Falls, daughter of the late Ray and Florence (Haytan) Wells. On April 30, 1959 she married Carl Gotz at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Butternut. He survives. Lois and Carl owned and operated...

Claudene B. Fisher

Claudene B. Fisher

Dec 30, 2003

Claudene B. Fisher 50, 908 River St., Schofield, died Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born June 30, 1953 in Wausau, daughter of Gilbert and Goldie (Laabs) Passow, Lake Tomahawk. On September 30, 1972, she married Francis Fisher at St Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. He survives. Claudene worked at Wal-Mart as a receiving clerk....

Claudene B. Fisher

Claudene B. Fisher

Dec 30, 2003

Claudene B. Fisher 50, 908 River St., Schofield, died Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born June 30, 1953 in Wausau, daughter of Gilbert and Goldie (Laabs) Passow, Lake Tomahawk. On September 30, 1972, she married Francis Fisher at St Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. He survives. Claudene worked at Wal-Mart as a receiving clerk,...

Mary Angela Wilde

Mary Angela Wilde

Dec 27, 2003

Mary Angela Wilde 56, 913 Park Avenue, Wausau, died Saturday December 27, 2003 at her home. She was born September 18, 1947 in Wausau, daughter of Wilmer and Ruth (Trantow) Wilde, Wausau. A 1965 graduate of Wausau High School, Mary attended the UW Marathon Center and the UW Stevens Point, where she graduated with a degree in Geography in 1969....

Frances M. Lloyd

Frances M. Lloyd

Dec 26, 2003

Frances M. Lloyd, 99, of Ames, IA., died Friday, December 26, 2003 at Mary Greely Medical Center, Ames. She was born September 5, 1904 in Wausau, Wis. daughter of the late Bernard and Mary (Wentland) Schilbrach. On June 8, 1956 she married Arthur Lloyd. He preceded her in death January 12, 1979. Frances was raised in Wausau, lived in Chicago...

Arleen F. Krahn

Arleen F. Krahn

Dec 25, 2003

Arleen F. Krahn 88, Edgar, died Thursday December 25, 2003 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born April 4, 1915 in Edgar, daughter of the late Joseph and Edith (Timm) Wirkus. On June 7, 1940, she married Lawrence Krahn in Edgar. He preceded her in death March 2, 1976. Arleen graduated from Edgar High School and the Stevens...

Lisa R. Shannon

Lisa R. Shannon

Dec 22, 2003

Lisa R. Shannon, 32, Marathon, Wis. died Monday, December 22, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital, Wausau, Wis. She was born March 27, 1971 in Janesville, Wis., daughter of Raymond R. and Christine (Arner) Jacobson. Lisa graduated from Coronado High School in Lubbock, Tex. Survivors include her mother, Christine Sassman, Lubbock, Tex., father, Ray R. Jacobson, Aurora, Minn.; one...

Harriet Marie Olson

Harriet Marie Olson

Dec 19, 2003

Harriet M. Olson, 95, 2400 Marshall Street, Wausau, died Friday, December 19, 2003 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born August 15, 1908 in Little Falls, Minn. daughter of the late Eric and Mary Peterson. On December 10, 1938 she married Ervin C. Olson in Little Falls, Minn. He preceded her in death. Harriet worked in the clerical...

John J. Fluger

John J. Fluger

Dec 19, 2003

John "Jack" Fluger 85 years, 2420 Alpine Road, Marathon, joined his Savior on Friday, December 19, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born February 15, 1918 in Morton Grove, Illinois, son of the late John A. and Alma (Koller) Fluger. On April 20, 1942 John married Bernice Boesche in Lawton, Oklahoma. She survives. John and Bernice moved...

Eleanor R. Janikowski

Eleanor R. Janikowski

Dec 17, 2003

Eleanor R. Janikowski 79, 1014 S. 10th Street, Wausau, died Wednesday, December 17, 2003 at her home. She was born March 19, 1924 in the town of Easton, daughter of the late Earl and Ellen (Kennedy) Barden. On August 25, 1945 she married John Janikowski at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on April 1, 1999....

Marilyn E. Anklam

Marilyn E. Anklam

Dec 15, 2003

Marilyn E. Anklam 60, 501 Lincoln Ave., Wausau, died Monday December 15, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born October 4, 1943 in Merrill, daughter of the late Emil and Edna (Radenz) Gumtz. On September 3, 1960 she married Orville Anklam at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Naugart. He...

Dr. Forest "Doc" Dustan

Dr. Forest "Doc" Dustan

Dec 14, 2003

Dr. Forest "Doc" Dustan 87, Wausau and formerly of Eau Claire, died Sunday, December 14, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born September 11, 1916 in Rothschild, son of the late Alfred and Florence (Callows) Dustan. On November 30, 1939, he married Eileen Lutz in Stevens Point. She survives. Forest graduated from the Illinois College of Chiropody...

William D. Radtke

William D. Radtke

Dec 13, 2003

William D. Radtke 80, Wausau, died Saturday December 13, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born March 6, 1923 in Wausau, son of the late William and Gertrude (Wex) Radtke. On August 2, 1947 he married Geraldine L. Glover at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. In 1941 he joined the U.S. Army and served in...

Neil G. Schmidt

Neil G. Schmidt

Dec 11, 2003

Neil G. Schmidt, 76, 210 W. Oak Street, Edgar, died Thursday, December 11, 2003 at Continental Manor Nursing Home, Abbotsford. He was born December 11, 1927 in Edgar, son of the late Ewald and Sophie (Wilner) Schmidt. On December 30, 1947 he married Virginia Blyton in Edgar. She survives. Neil was a veteran of World War II having served in...

Alice M. Tetzlaff

Alice M. Tetzlaff

Dec 11, 2003

Alice M. Tetzlaff 84, 804 Stark St., Wausau, died Thursday, December 11, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital following a short illness with her family at her side. She was born June 6, 1919 in Wausau, daughter of the late Walter J. and Mary (Stiber) Klimek. On August 24, 1940, she married William W. Tetzlaff at St. Michael Catholic...

Beatrice A. Wirkus

Beatrice A. Wirkus

Dec 8, 2003

On Monday, December 8, 2003, Beatrice Wirkus went home to be with the Lord under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital at the age of 75. She was living at home, W349 Elderberry Street Edgar with her husband Philip at the time of her passing. Beatrice was most happy when she was...

Joseph S. Hart

Joseph S. Hart

Dec 7, 2003

Joseph S. Hart 85, R5957 Pioneer Road, Athens, died Sunday, December 7, 2003 in the Palliative Care Unit at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born May 7, 1918 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late John and Louise (Mroczenski) Hart. On June 22, 1946, he married Mildred Eisenhut at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She survives. Joseph...

Shirley Ann Helvey

Shirley Ann Helvey

Dec 6, 2003

Shirley Ann Helvey 66, 6202 Randy Jay Street, Weston, died Saturday December 6, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born June 29, 1937, in Marathon, daughter of the late Henry and Anne Stieber. On May 10, 1976 she married Harold Helvey in Crystal Falls, Mich. He survives. Prior to her retirement, Shirley Ann had been employed for...

Isabelle Marvin

Isabelle Marvin

Dec 6, 2003

Isabelle "Izzy" Marvin 85, 1428 N. 13th Ave., Wausau, died Saturday December 6, 2003 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born June 18, 1918 in Cold Springs, Minn., daughter of the late Louis and Anna (Olk) Zieglmeier. On July 11, 1942 she married Anthony A. Marvin Sr. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death December...

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