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.
Dean R. Lyon
Oct 5, 2004
Dean R. Lyon 58, 2298 Hidden Cove Lane, Mosinee, died Tuesday October 5, 2004 at his home. He was born November 2, 1945 in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, son of Wilbur and Virginia (Davidson) Lyon Fort Madison, Iowa. On September 14, 1968 he married LaDon Emenecker in Wausau. She survives. Dean served in the Iowa National Guard from 1963 until 1969...
Michael R. Holliday
Oct 3, 2004
Michael R. Holliday 67, Merrill, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2004, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services, in the loving arms of his wife and surrounded by his family and close friends, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Michael was born May 24, 1937, in Sturgis, Michigan, son of Miles and Dorothy (Cole)...
Arnold Hall
Oct 3, 2004
Arnold "Arnie" Hall 76, 1211 S. 12th Avenue, Wausau, died Sunday, October 3, 2004, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born October 12, 1927 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Leonard and Josephine (Mucha) Hall. On July 4, 1957 he married Rosita J. Newman at St. Patrick Catholic...
Margaret T. Wadzinski
Oct 1, 2004
Margaret T. Wadzinski 94, 540 East Thomas Street, Wausau, died Friday October 1, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 25, 1910 in the town of Emmet, daughter of the late John and Anna (Salzmann) Furger. On October 27, 1931 she married Ervin Wadzinski at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death September 20, 1991....
Sophie H. Ross
Oct 1, 2004
Sophie H. Ross 89, 2400 Marshall St., Wausau, died Friday October 1, 2004 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born May 18, 1915 in Wausau, daughter of the late Ignatius and Anastasia (Podlaszdwski) Magrecki. On November 21, 1936 she married Ben D. Ross in Wausau. He preceded her in death January 4, 1963. Sophie was a homemaker. Survivors...
Hazel J. Sandquist
Sep 30, 2004
Hazel J. Sandquist 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, September 30, 2004. She was born April 1, 1915 , daughter of the late Louis and Emma (Erickson) Larson. On May 24, 1941, she married Marvin J. Sandquist. He preceded her in death. Church played an important role in Hazel's life. Her greatest accomplishments were that of...
Maryann V. Olson
Sep 25, 2004
MaryAnn V. Olson 86, 3402 Terrace Court, Wausau, died Saturday September 25, 2004 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born April 21, 1918 in Chicago, daughter of the late Jan and Hedwig (Szerszen) Szpara. On February 2, 1939 she married Ovid Olson at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death July 22, 1974. MaryAnn was...
Ralph J. Kaiser
Sep 17, 2004
Ralph J. Kaiser 86, 220 8th Ave., Edgar, died Friday, September 17, 2004 at the House of Dove, Marshfield. He was born May 11, 1918, son of the late Alphonse and Pauline (Weber) Kaiser. Ralph celebrated his 63 years of marriage to Martha Andres, married June 11, 1941 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Rozellville. She survives. Ralph farmed in the...
Ralph Patrick Dahlke
Sep 15, 2004
Ralph Patrick Dahlke, 73, F4322 Butternut Road, Edgar, died Wednesday evening, September 15, 2004 at home in the arms of his loving wife, Anne and surrounded by his family. He was born on St. Patrick's Day in 1931 in Edgar, and was known to everyone as Pat, son of the late Victor and Veronica (Wirkus) Dahlke. On April 28, 1954,...
Milo E. Pyan
Sep 15, 2004
Milo E. Pyan 80, Marathon, died Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 28, 1924 in Marathon, son of the late Edward and Louise (Dahlke) Pyan. On September 15, 1945, he married Muriel Kirstein in Marathon. She preceded him in death on June 3, 2003. Milo was employed at Marathon Elevator, Menzner Lumber, Otis Elevator,...
Albert "Bud" Koppa
Sep 14, 2004
Albert A. "Bud" Koppa, 88, Wausau, died Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. He was born October 18, 1915 in the town of Maine, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Etzler) Koppa. On May 11, 1963 he married Sheila Schott in Sioux Falls, S.D. She survives. Albert worked as a welder for Murray...
Gertrude Weiler
Sep 13, 2004
Gertrude Weiler 86, 400 Elm Street, Athens, died Monday, September 13, 2004 at Memorial Health Center, Medford. She was born April 24, 1918 in Whittlesey, daughter of the late William and Lena (Frischmann) Dassow. On November 23, 1937, she married Theodore "Ted" Weiler at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He preceded her in death on January 30, 1998. Gertrude along...
Victoria E. Swinsick
Sep 13, 2004
Victoria E. Swinsick, 88, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, formerly of Wausau, died Monday, September 13, 2004 at Blue Ridge Care and Rehabilitation Center, Charles Town, West Virginia. She was born December 29, 1915 in Rothschild, Wis., daughter of the late Peter and Stella (Socinski) Bukowski. On March 6, 1943 she married Adam W. Swinsick in Saulte Ste. Marie, Mich. He...
Debra (Urmanski) Rodda
Sep 11, 2004
Debra (Urmanski) Rodda 48, 810 Young St., Wausau, died Saturday September 11, 2004 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Hospital. She was born June 5, 1956 in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Elsie (Plover) Urmanski. Debra had been employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the Wausau area. She was a devoted...
William F. Riehle
Sep 10, 2004
William "Chippy" Riehle 75, 412 E. Townline Road, Athens, died Friday, September 10, 2004 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 16, 1929 in Athens, son of the late Ben and Mildred (Jacobitz) Riehle. William was a life long dairy farmer in Athens. He enjoyed hunting, fishing; especially trips...
Dorothy Kolbeck
Sep 8, 2004
Dorothy Kolbeck 91, formerly of 205 Short Street, Wausau, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born October 1, 1912, daughter of the late Albert and Ida (Vanslow) Zielsdorf. On May 29, 1937, she married Richard Kolbeck at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on October 26, 1994. Dorothy...
Urban L. Passehl
Sep 6, 2004
Urban "Effie" Passehl 72, 5838 Corlad Road, Athens, died Monday, September 6, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 13, 1932 in the town of Johnson, son of the late Charles and Margaret (Burger) Passehl. On June 22, 1957 Urban was united in marriage to Elizabeth Jane Maier at St. Anne Catholic Church in Wausau. She preceded him...
Peter Arnold Calmes
Sep 4, 2004
Peter Arnold Calmes, age 97, formerly of 324 1/2 N. Third Avenue, Wausau, Wisc., died on Saturday, September 4, 2004 at Wausau Manor. He was born near Mackville in the township of Center, Outagamie County, Wisc. on July 9, 1907, the son of Theodore and Susanna (Ellenbecker) Calmes. His early years were spent near Mackville and in Appleton, Outagamie County,...
Ruth M. Hanneman
Sep 3, 2004
Ruth M. Hanneman, 86, Wausau, died Friday, September 3, 2004 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born August 31, 1918 in Wausau daughter of the late Ernst and Bertha (Kranke) Schattschneider. On September 2, 1944 she married Marvin Hanneman at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Stettin. He preceded her in death on June 20, 1996. Ruth...
Kathleen G. Ferris
Sep 2, 2004
Kathleen G. Ferris, 66, Wausau, died Thursday, September 2, 2004 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born March 31, 1938 in Evanston, Ill., daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Genske) Gaynor. In 1958 she married Robert Nieft. In 1970 she married Richard Ferris. He preceded her in death. In 1993,...
