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.
Pauline E. Frymark
Nov 13, 2003
Pauline E. Frymark, 64, 4009 Carl Street, Wausau, died Thursday, November 13, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born November 7, 1939 in Antigo, daughter of Viola (Sonby) Belott and the late Leo Belott. On May 11, 1980 she married Benjamin Frymark in Milwaukee. He survives. Pauline worked for 29 years in the billing department at St....
Clarence B. Karlen
Nov 12, 2003
Clarence B. Karlen, 86, 813 S. Third Ave. Edgar, died Wednesday, November 12, 2003, at his home. He was born April 9, 1917 in Marathon, son ot the late Louis and Mary (Heil) Karlen. On May 14, 1941 he married Loretta Wirkus at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. She preceded him in death on February 24, 1996. Clarence farmed in...
Esther Jeanne Gajewski
Nov 12, 2003
Esther Jeanne Gajewski 75, 9003 Callon Ave., Weston, died Weds. November 12, 2003 at her home, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born June 17, 1928 in the town of Norrie, daughter of the late Peter and Esther (Burger) Easker. On October 22, 1955 she married Paul Gajewski at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He...
Lillian M. Levandoski
Nov 11, 2003
Lillian M. Levandoski 88, died peacefully at the home of her daughter on Tuesday, November 11, 2003. She was born April 7, 1915 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late John and Pauline (Wentland) Petrowski. She married Michael J. Levandoski at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. He preceded her in death on February 27, 1988. Lillian...
Bertha H. Schilling
Nov 10, 2003
Bertha Hett Schilling 96, 720 Plumer Street, Wausau, died Monday, November 10, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born December 25, 1906 in Wausau, daughter of the late Benedict and Elizabeth (Odenweller) Hett. On June 18, 1930 she married Arthur A. Schilling Sr. at St. Mary Catholic Church,...
Edward C. Colcord
Nov 8, 2003
Edward C. Colcord 82, 601 S. 21st Avenue, Wausau died Saturday, November 8, 2003 at his home under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Ed was born December 1, 1920 in Monroe Center, son of the late Harry and Martha (Morley) Colcord. On August 29, 1942 he married Lorraine Mohr in Wuertzburg. She survives. Prior to his retirement,...
Mynard Schmitz
Nov 7, 2003
Mynard "Mike" Schmitz 98, 1006 Monroe St., Wausau, died Friday November 7, 2003 at the Hospice House. He was born September 5, 1905 in Wausau, son of the late John Henry and Catherine (Burger) Schmitz. In March 1942 he married Helen (Scutkowski) Obermeier in Stevens Point. She preceded him in death January 28, 1995. Mynard had helped his father with...
Kent Lukensmeyer
Nov 5, 2003
Kent Lukensmeyer 71, 6008 Jessica St., Schofield, died Weds. Nov. 5, 2003 under the care of his family and Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home. He was born July 27, 1932 in Green Bay, son of the late Delbert Ray and Marjorie Pauline (Eneix) Lukensmeyer. Kent was a graduate of East DePere High School in June 1950. He...
Joseph L. Seubert
Nov 3, 2003
Joseph L. Seubert, 80, 1202 County Road B, Marathon, died Monday, November 3, 2003 at his home under the care of Hospice Home Care. He was born August 30, 1923 in Marathon, son of the late Joseph and Frances (Seubert) Seubert. On June 7, 1947 he married Charlotte Leitermann at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. Joe retired from...
Anna Metzdorf
Nov 3, 2003
Anna Metzdorf, 91, Wausau, died Monday November 3, 2003 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born November 12, 1911, in Athens, Wis., daughter of the late Henry and Wilhelmina (Vogl) Berghammer. On May 20, 1931 she married Arthur Metzdorf at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He preceded her in death on November 8, 1992. Anna was a lifelong member...
Bernard E. Adamski
Nov 3, 2003
Bernard E. Adamski, 85, 322 N. Sixth Avenue, Wausau, died Monday, November 3, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born October 28, 1918 in Dancy, son of the late John and Rose (Rice) Adamski. On November 27, 1948 he married Mary Jane Cherek at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. She survives. Bernard was a U.S. Army veteran...
Heather L. Powell
Nov 3, 2003
Heather L. Powell 16, Wausau, died Monday, November 3, 2003 as a result of an automobile accident. She was born May 18, 1987 in Antigo, daughter of Mima Powell, Wausau and Brian Powell, Oxford. Heather was a loving and devoted mother to her 10-month old daughter, Mariah. Besides her parents and daughter, she is survived by one sister, Jacqueline (Justin)...
Elroy E. Wolfe
Nov 2, 2003
Elroy E. Wolfe 78, 607 Johnson Street, Rothschild, died Sunday November 2, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born August 7, 1925 in Wausau. He married the former Jeanette Hirsch. Elroy retired after 44 years of service with the former Muskegon Piston Ring Co., Schofield. He was a...
Ralph F. Kilian
Oct 31, 2003
Ralph F. Kilian, 79, formerly of 926 S. 11th Ave., Wausau, died Fri. Oct. 31, 2003 at River Pines Nursing Home, Stevens Point. He was born Jan. 7, 1924 in the town of Berlin, son of the late Otto and Leona (Tisch) Kilian. On Feb. 23, 1946 he married Adelaide Handrick in Wausau. She survives. Ralph had been employed for...
Holinda Mckee
Oct 31, 2003
Holdina McKee, 85, Athens, died Friday, October 31, 2003 at Continental Manor Nursing Home, Abbotsford. She was born December 6, 1917 in the Town of Wein, daughter of the late Herman and Wilhemnia (Wentz) Viegut. On September 10, 1938 she married Walter McKee at St. John Lutheran Church in the town of Wein. He preceded her in death on April...
Lorraine M. Greiner
Oct 30, 2003
Lorraine M. Greiner, 76, 1505 W. Randolph St., Wausau, died Thursday, October 30, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born November 24, 1926 in Athens, daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Riehle) Hart. On May 28, 1949 she married Ralph C. Greiner in Athens. He preceded her in death on July 13, 1984. Lorraine and Ralph...
Frank Zettler Jr
Oct 30, 2003
Frank "Pat" Zettler Jr., 90, Athens, died Thursday, October 30, 2003 at Continental Manor Nursing Home, Abbotsford. He was born June 9, 1913 in the town of Johnson, son of the late Frank Sr. and Josephine (Kautzer) Zettler. On June 1, 1935, he married Sophia Boris at St. John Catholic Church, Wuertzburg. She preceded him in death on November 23,...
Lillian L. Krautkramer
Oct 29, 2003
Lillian L. Krautkramer 81, formerly Marathon, died Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born December 16, 1921 in Edgar, daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Kania) Strasser. On October 10, 1945, she married Alois Krautkramer at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. He preceded her in death on May 11, 1999. Lillian was a...
Harvey J. Graveen Jr
Oct 29, 2003
Harvey J. Graveen Jr. 61, Wausau, died Wednesday October 29, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born February 1, 1942 in Wausau son of Doris (Pyke) Graveen, Wausau and the late Harvey Graveen, Sr. In January 1963 he married Dorothy Korab. She preceded him in death in 1985. Harvey was a fork lift and equipment operator for...
Erna A. Buetow
Oct 29, 2003
Erna A. Buetow 86, Marathon, died Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at her home. She was born July 10, 1917 in town of Stettin, daughter of the late Ludwig and Margaret (Hoeppner) Stahel. On July 8, 1939, she married Victor Buetow at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Stettin. He preceded her in death on August 30, 1977. Erna was a loving...