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.

Helen K. Slewitzke

Helen K. Slewitzke

Feb 29, 2004

Helen K. Slewitzke, 86, Wausau, died Sunday, February 29, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born February 23, 1918 in Knowlton, daughter of the late Martin and Anna (Knefel) Dvorak. On September 25, 1943 she married Thomas Slewitzke at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Knowlton. He survives. Helen...

Wilbur C. Will

Wilbur C. Will

Feb 29, 2004

Wilbur C. Will 74, 2400 Marshall St., Wausau, died Sunday February 29, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born January 13, 1930 in Wausau, son of the late Fred and Freda (Rehorst) Will. Prior to his retirement, Wilbur was manager of the former Zimmer House of Color, Wausau....

Raymond Murkowski

Raymond Murkowski

Feb 28, 2004

Raymond Murkowski, 68, R5580 Meridian Road, Poniatowski, died Saturday February 28, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born March 3, 1935 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Peter and Anna (Nowicki) Murkowski. On June 2, 1956, he married Geraldine Sprenger at St. Anthony Catholic Church,...

Verene J. Wilde

Verene J. Wilde

Feb 26, 2004

Verene J. Wilde 81, 1602 Wren St., Wausau, died Thursday, February 26, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born November 13, 1922 in Halder, daughter of the late George and Anna (Staeck) Krieg. On November 15, 1947, she married Harvey Wilde in Milwaukee. He survives. Verene had been...

Robyn Juanima Hughes

Robyn Juanima Hughes

Feb 24, 2004

Robyn Juanima "Bright Star" Hughes 39, 517 1/2 Chicago Avenue, Wausau, died Tuesday February 24, 2004 at her home. She was born March 6, 1964 in Midway City, Calif., daughter of the late Richard and Madonna (Settje) Hughes. Robyn was a home caregiver and was an avid Harley Davidson fan. She will be sadly missed by her sister, Terri Lee...

John Edward Jamlick

John Edward Jamlick

Feb 23, 2004

John "Eddie" Jamlick 89, 1010 E. Wausau Avenue, Wausau, died Monday February 23, 2004 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born February 28, 1914 in Knife River, Minn., son of the late Valentine and Frances (Ropiak) Jamlick. On September 18, 1954 he married May Kolbeck in Wausau. She preceded him in death July 27, 1995. Prior...

Phyllis Mae Krohn

Phyllis Mae Krohn

Feb 19, 2004

Phyllis Mae Krohn, age 66, Wausau, left her earthly home and entered her heavenly home on Thursday, February 19, 2004. Phyllis has been the loving wife of Donald W. Krohn since October 1, 1955. Her life centered on Don as well as her four children and 15 grandchildren. She was a caring Mom and devoted Grandma to Karey (Mark) Kramer,...

Lambert J. Narlock

Lambert J. Narlock

Feb 19, 2004

Lambert J. Narlock, 83, formerly of Rothschild, died Thursday, February 19, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born March 19, 1920 in Bevent, son of the late John and Helen (Lewandowski) Narlock. On January 27, 1940 he married Margaret Skarwecki in Wausau. She preceded him in...

Marcella J. Kort

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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