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.
Lorraine C. Nowak
Dec 6, 2003
Lorraine C. Nowak 84, formerly of 1724 W. Porter St., Wausau, died Saturday, December 6, 2003, at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. Lorraine was born April 13, 1919, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Gorell) Goulet. On November 9, 1940, she married John Nowak at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on July...
Loretta E. Gesicki
Dec 4, 2003
Loretta E. Gesicki, 82, Wausau, a former Poniatowski resident of 57 years, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2003 at her home. She was born October 24, 1921 in Hamburg, daughter of the late Emil and Rose (Giese) Marth. She married John R. Gesicki, on October 12, 1946 in Poniatowski. He preceded her in death on May 12, 1995. Loretta was...
Walter Boneck
Dec 3, 2003
Walter "Bud" Boneck 78, Wausau, died Wednesday, December 3, 2003 at his home. He was born March 15, 1925, in Racine, son of the late Walter A. and Irene (Linder) Boneck. On February 27, 1943, he marred Emily Kundo in Wausau. She survives. Bud was US Army Veteran serving in World War II. He was a self employed bricklayer and...
Charles Nutter
Dec 2, 2003
Charles "Chuck" Nutter 87, Schofield, died Tuesday, December 2, 2003 at the Hospice House, Wausau. He was born August 4, 1916 in Wausau, son of the late Warren and Florence (Allen) Nutter. Chuck was a World War II Army Veteran. He worked on the oil rigs in Stockton, California until retiring and moving back to Wausau. Survivors include three daughters,...
Isabelle B. Burclaff
Dec 2, 2003
Isabelle B. Burclaff 77, 2408 Gowan St., Wausau, died Tuesday, December 2, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born August 26, 1926 in Ringle, daughter of the late John and Mary (Glodowski) Landowski. On June 12, 1948, she married Clarence Burclaff at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. He...
Kathleen A. Lotharius
Dec 1, 2003
Kathleen A. Lotharius 60, 314 Park Ave., Wausau, died Monday December 1, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born September 21, 1943 in Wausau, daughter of Helen (Kralcik) Potts, Wausau and the late Alfred Potts. On December 31, 1960 she married John Lotharius at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. He survives. For several...
Myrtle P. Reeves
Dec 1, 2003
Myrtle P. Reeves, 90, 2400 Marshall St., Wausau, died Monday, December 1, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born November 21, 1913 in Leopolis, daughter of the late Edwin and Bertha (Welsch) Voelz. Myrtle was a retired restaurant and school cook. Survivors include two daughters, Patricia (Earl) Bytell,...
Christine A. Heil
Nov 30, 2003
Christine A. Heil, 52, Wausau, died Sunday, November 30, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital after a battle with cancer. She was born December 15, 1950, in Wausau, daughter of Brydine E. (Spear) Tessmer and the late Orville H. Tessmer. On June 11, 1983 she married Timothy Heil. He survives. Chris was employed by Hammerblow Corporation, a division of...
Leona A. Olejniczak
Nov 29, 2003
Leona A. Olejniczak 88, formerly of 110 Adrian Street, Wausau, died Saturday November 29, 2003 at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born June 25, 1915 in Wausau, daughter of the late Ignatius "Nicholas" and Mary (Ligman)Olejniczak. Prior to her retirement, Leona had been employed for 42 years at the former American Can Corp., Wausau. She enjoyed gardening, bowling and...
Lawrence G. Artus
Nov 27, 2003
Lawrence G. Artus 90, 634 Brooks Place, Wausau, died Thursday, November 27, 2003 at his home. He was born on July 8, 1913 in the town of Stettin, son of the late Carl and Alwina (Wilde) Artus. On October 31, 1964, he married Ruth Totsch in Wausau. She survives. Lawrence enjoyed being a dairy farmer in the town of Stettin...
Corporal Scott A. Stasney
Nov 23, 2003
Cpl. Scott A. Stasney 21, Wausau, died Sunday November 23, 2003 in Fallbrook, California. He was born February 15, 1982 in Wausau, son of David and Michelle (Larson) Stasney, Wausau. A graduate of Wausau East High School in 2000, Scott enjoyed music, snowboarding, rollerblading and biking. After high school, Scott joined the Marine Corps and served his country in Iraq....
Harlan Albert Freese
Nov 23, 2003
Harlan A. Freese, 81, Woodruff, formerly of Marathon, died Sunday, November 23, 2003 under the care of Dr. Kate - Lakeland Hospice, Woodruff. He was born June 20, 1922 in Edgar son of the late Albert and Ida (Lallathin) Freese. On October 2, 1948 he married Milda A. Gresens at St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, Marathon. She preceded him in...
Jeff Kitowski
Nov 21, 2003
Jeff Kitowski 50, 933 S. 10th Avenue, Wausau, died Friday November 21, 2003 at his home under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born March 10, 1953 in Wausau, son of Norbert and Doris (Jojade) Kitowski. Jeff was a truck driver for Kolbe and Kolbe Millwork. Survivors include his parents, Norbert and Doris (Jojade) Kitowski, Wausau,...
Norbert H. Schumacher
Nov 19, 2003
Norbert H. Schumacher, 66, 807 Maraview Drive, Marathon, died Wednesday, November 19, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born June 18, 1937 in Dorchester, son of the late Nick and Hattie (Ludwig) Schumacher. On September 12, 1959 he married Mary Brandner at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford. She...
Jeannette M. Olson
Nov 19, 2003
Jeannette M. (Puckett) Olson, 84, Moreno Valley, Calif., and formerly of Wausau, died Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at Morning Mist Country Villa in Moreno Valley. She was born August 3, 1919 in Racine, daughter of the late Wiley O. and Jennie C. (Matson) Puckett. Jeannette married Charles G.M. Olson in California. He preceded her in death on November 30, 1991....
Raymond F. Weaver
Nov 18, 2003
Raymond F. Weaver, 61, 709 Brown Street, Wausau, died Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born October 30, 1942 in Wausau, son of the late Raymond and Eunice (Schallow) Weaver. On May 2, 1967 he married Rita Schilling in Wausau. She survives. Ray retired in 1999 after 30 years as a truck driver for...
Pat L. Zemke
Nov 18, 2003
Pat L. Zemke 45, 5501 Rib Mountain Drive, Wausau, died Tuesday November 18, 2003 in Portage County. He was born September 14, 1958 in Wausau, son of Clifford Zemke, Wausau and the late Isabelle (Meyer) Zemke. On May 2, 1981 he married Anna Nielsen in Wausau. She survives. For the past 19 years, Pat had been employed at Kolbe &...
Leonard Urmanski
Nov 17, 2003
Leonard Urmanski, 89, formerly of Wausau, died Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Wisconsin Rapids. He was born September 1, 1914 in Wausau, son of Peter and Catherine (Jakubowski) Urmanski. On February 17, 1973 he married Arlene Malak. She preceded him in death November 15, 2003. Leonard was employed at Curtis Manufacturing Company, Wausau until it closed...
Theresa Dickey
Nov 16, 2003
Theresa 'Terri' Dickey 72, formerly of Wausau, died Sunday, November 16, 2003 at Licking Memorial Hospital, Newark, Ohio. She was born November 11, 1931 in Stevens Point, daughter of the late John and Johannah (Kaczmerczyk) Nagorski. In 1951, she married Robert Dickey Sr. in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on March 29, 2002. Theresa "Terri" worked for GTE, Wausau...
Arlene F. Urmanski
Nov 15, 2003
Arlene F. (Malak) Urmanski 88, formerly of Wausau, died Saturday, November 15, 2003 at Riverview Hospital, Wisconsin Rapids. She was born October 3, 1915 in Wausau, daughter of the late Gustave and Anna (Nelson) Mathie. On November 18, 1939, she married Anton F. Malak. He preceded her in death on February 27, 1969. She then married Leonard P. Urmanski on...
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