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.
Lisa R. Shannon
Dec 22, 2003
Lisa R. Shannon, 32, Marathon, Wis. died Monday, December 22, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital, Wausau, Wis. She was born March 27, 1971 in Janesville, Wis., daughter of Raymond R. and Christine (Arner) Jacobson. Lisa graduated from Coronado High School in Lubbock, Tex. Survivors include her mother, Christine Sassman, Lubbock, Tex., father, Ray R. Jacobson, Aurora, Minn.; one...
Harriet Marie Olson
Dec 19, 2003
Harriet M. Olson, 95, 2400 Marshall Street, Wausau, died Friday, December 19, 2003 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born August 15, 1908 in Little Falls, Minn. daughter of the late Eric and Mary Peterson. On December 10, 1938 she married Ervin C. Olson in Little Falls, Minn. He preceded her in death. Harriet worked in the clerical...
John J. Fluger
Dec 19, 2003
John "Jack" Fluger 85 years, 2420 Alpine Road, Marathon, joined his Savior on Friday, December 19, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born February 15, 1918 in Morton Grove, Illinois, son of the late John A. and Alma (Koller) Fluger. On April 20, 1942 John married Bernice Boesche in Lawton, Oklahoma. She survives. John and Bernice moved...
Eleanor R. Janikowski
Dec 17, 2003
Eleanor R. Janikowski 79, 1014 S. 10th Street, Wausau, died Wednesday, December 17, 2003 at her home. She was born March 19, 1924 in the town of Easton, daughter of the late Earl and Ellen (Kennedy) Barden. On August 25, 1945 she married John Janikowski at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on April 1, 1999....
Marilyn E. Anklam
Dec 15, 2003
Marilyn E. Anklam 60, 501 Lincoln Ave., Wausau, died Monday December 15, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born October 4, 1943 in Merrill, daughter of the late Emil and Edna (Radenz) Gumtz. On September 3, 1960 she married Orville Anklam at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Naugart. He...
Dr. Forest "Doc" Dustan
Dec 14, 2003
Dr. Forest "Doc" Dustan 87, Wausau and formerly of Eau Claire, died Sunday, December 14, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born September 11, 1916 in Rothschild, son of the late Alfred and Florence (Callows) Dustan. On November 30, 1939, he married Eileen Lutz in Stevens Point. She survives. Forest graduated from the Illinois College of Chiropody...
William D. Radtke
Dec 13, 2003
William D. Radtke 80, Wausau, died Saturday December 13, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born March 6, 1923 in Wausau, son of the late William and Gertrude (Wex) Radtke. On August 2, 1947 he married Geraldine L. Glover at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. In 1941 he joined the U.S. Army and served in...
Neil G. Schmidt
Dec 11, 2003
Neil G. Schmidt, 76, 210 W. Oak Street, Edgar, died Thursday, December 11, 2003 at Continental Manor Nursing Home, Abbotsford. He was born December 11, 1927 in Edgar, son of the late Ewald and Sophie (Wilner) Schmidt. On December 30, 1947 he married Virginia Blyton in Edgar. She survives. Neil was a veteran of World War II having served in...
Alice M. Tetzlaff
Dec 11, 2003
Alice M. Tetzlaff 84, 804 Stark St., Wausau, died Thursday, December 11, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital following a short illness with her family at her side. She was born June 6, 1919 in Wausau, daughter of the late Walter J. and Mary (Stiber) Klimek. On August 24, 1940, she married William W. Tetzlaff at St. Michael Catholic...
Beatrice A. Wirkus
Dec 8, 2003
On Monday, December 8, 2003, Beatrice Wirkus went home to be with the Lord under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital at the age of 75. She was living at home, W349 Elderberry Street Edgar with her husband Philip at the time of her passing. Beatrice was most happy when she was...
Joseph S. Hart
Dec 7, 2003
Joseph S. Hart 85, R5957 Pioneer Road, Athens, died Sunday, December 7, 2003 in the Palliative Care Unit at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born May 7, 1918 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late John and Louise (Mroczenski) Hart. On June 22, 1946, he married Mildred Eisenhut at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She survives. Joseph...
Shirley Ann Helvey
Dec 6, 2003
Shirley Ann Helvey 66, 6202 Randy Jay Street, Weston, died Saturday December 6, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born June 29, 1937, in Marathon, daughter of the late Henry and Anne Stieber. On May 10, 1976 she married Harold Helvey in Crystal Falls, Mich. He survives. Prior to her retirement, Shirley Ann had been employed for...
Isabelle Marvin
Dec 6, 2003
Isabelle "Izzy" Marvin 85, 1428 N. 13th Ave., Wausau, died Saturday December 6, 2003 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born June 18, 1918 in Cold Springs, Minn., daughter of the late Louis and Anna (Olk) Zieglmeier. On July 11, 1942 she married Anthony A. Marvin Sr. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death December...
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,...
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