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.

John L. Pingel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Adeline M. Schroeder

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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