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.
Joan A. Schneider
Jan 8, 2004
Joan A. Schneider 67, Wausau formerly of the town of Rib Lake, died Thursday, January 8, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born May 8, 1936 in Racine, daughter of the late Norbert and Pearl (Stimers) Peil. In October 1966, she married Norbert Schneider in Chicago. He survives. Joan was Geriatric Nurse for Peace Memorial Nursing Home,...
Scott G. Marthaler
Jan 8, 2004
Scott G. Marthaler 46, 3706 Mount Vernon Ave., Milwaukee, died Thursday January 8, 2004 under the care of the Hospice Program at St. Mary Hospital, Milwaukee. He was born September 4, 1957 in West Bend, son of Donald Marthaler, Brokaw, and the late Adeline (Vesely) Marthaler. Scott had been employed in the construction trade. He enjoyed hunting, trout fishing and...
Rev. S. Stephen Foster
Jan 7, 2004
Rev. S. Stephen Foster, 62, of Wesley United Methodist Church, Wausau, died Wednesday, January 7, 2004. He suffered a heart attack while snorkeling on vacation in Mexico. He was born November 3, 1941 in West Allis son of the late Samuel L. and Mary (Challacombe) Foster. On June 15, 1963 he married Sherian Wilson in Bloomington, Minn. She survives. Pastor...
Rudolph William Zielke
Jan 7, 2004
Rudolph William "Rudy" Zielke, 77, 1116 Spring Street, Wausau, died Wednesday, January 7, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born April 22, 1926 in Wabeno, son of the late Rudolph and Clara (Rusch) Zielke. He married Margaret Poels on March 18, 1950 in Fairbault, Minn. Rudy graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Forestry...
Patricia R. Sala
Jan 6, 2004
Patricia R. Sala, 72, 207 S. Fifth Avenue, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 6, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born December 16, 1931 in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Frances (Kumbera) Bretl. On February 11, 1956 she married Lloyd Sala in Wausau. He survives. Pat was a big fan of Wausau West High School and...
Florence M. Brand
Jan 5, 2004
Florence M. Brand 99, formerly of 803 McIndoe St., Wausau, died Monday, January 5, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born January 11, 1904 in Wausau, daughter of the late Anthony and Jessie (Wright) Marks. In 1930, she married Dr. Fred Brand. He preceded her in death in...
Katherine E. Sherman
Jan 4, 2004
Katherine E. Sherman, 80, 3909 Ross Avenue, Weston, died Sunday, January 4, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born February 22, 1923 in Stevens Point daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Winsheu) Okray. Survivors include her husband William Sherman, Weston; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Private...
Kristopher Meshak
Jan 4, 2004
Kristopher Meshak, 17, 1067 Meehan Drive, Plover, died Sunday January 4, 2004 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield as the result of an automobile accident New Year's day. He was born March 7, 1986 in Stevens Point son of Jerome Meshak and the late Kathryn (Mrozek) Meshak. Kristopher was a senior at Stevens Point Area High School (SPASH). He enjoyed fishing,...
Helen R. Kuyoth
Jan 3, 2004
Helen R. Kuyoth 88, W3710 CTH H, Edgar, died Saturday January 3, 2004 at the Drake House, Marshfield. She was born September 12, 1915 in the town of Wein, daughter of the late John and Frances Krause. On October 10, 1937 she married Peter Kuyoth at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. He survives. As a lifelong parishoner of Sacred Heart...
William Volm
Jan 3, 2004
William "Bill" Volm 68, Rib Mountain, died Saturday, January 3, 2004 at his home under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services. He was born May 13, 1935 in Marathon, son of the late Nicholas and Henrietta (Volkman) Volm. In April of 1957, He met Ursula Junker in Schoenau, Germany. Their romance was by correspondence. Ursula immigrated to the...
James J. Lashua
Jan 2, 2004
James J. Lashua 66, 510 Prospect Ave., Wausau, died Friday January 2, 2004 at his home. He was born October 23, 1937 in Schofield, son of the late Francis and Mabel (Pigeon) Lashua. James had been employed with Metz Roofing and most recently had worked for the Wausau Center Mall in maintenance. He enjoyed stock car racing and was a...
Herman Leslie
Jan 2, 2004
Herman Leslie 89, 500 Grand Ave., Wausau, died Friday January 2, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born on September 6, 1914 in Little Rock, Arkansas son of the late Frank and Josephine (Miller) Leslie. Herman was a security guard in Chicago. Survivors include his children; Jeanette Hench, Wausau, Juelle Leslie, Dodgeville, Joyce Thiel, Sheboygan, Gerald Leslie,...
Louis W. Smith
Jan 1, 2004
Louis W. Smith 86, Wausau, died Thursday, January 1, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born May 12, 1917 in Spencer, son of the late Edward and Minnie (Kleinschmidt) Smith. On June 6, 1939, he married Adelia Schmitt. She preceded him in death on February 18, 1968. Then...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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