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.
Rosalia B. Krahn
Apr 2, 2004
Rosalia B. Krahn, 91, Edgar, died Friday, April 2, 2004 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. She was born January 26, 1913 in Rib Falls daughter of the late William and Theresa (Fischbach) Rux. On September 3, 1951 she married Alfred Krahn in Rib Falls. He preceded her in death on January 19, 1996. Rosalia worked the family...
Kenneth E. Schmidt
Apr 2, 2004
Kenneth E. Schmidt, 34, Bowler, died Friday, April 2, 2004 at his home. He was born April 2, 1970 in Wausau son of Kenneth (Butch) and Diane (Peters) Schmidt, Wausau. On December 16, 2000 he married Jennifer Smail in Wausau. She survives. Kenneth was a welder for the Steamfitters Union Local No. 434. He enjoyed hunting, especially ducks, and fishing....
August R. Sell
Apr 1, 2004
August R. Sell 86, 831 Kent St., Wausau, died Thursday, April 1, 2004 at his home under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born September 10, 1917 in Wausau son of the late William and Rose (Dietl) Sell. On October 21, 1940 he married Lucille Pufahl in Dubuque, Iowa. She survives. August proudly served his country...
Antoinette E. Nelson
Apr 1, 2004
Antoinette E. (Tonee) Nelson, 90, Wausau, died Thursday, April 1, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau. She was born July 15, 1913 in Dunseith, North Dakota, daughter of the late George and Marguerite (Casavant) Courteau. She moved to Little Falls, Minn at the age of 13 and married Nels Carl Nelson in...
Marvin L. Leffel
Apr 1, 2004
Marvin L. Leffel 73, town of Frankfort, died Thursday, April 1, 2004 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born September 6, 1930 in the town of Wien, son of the late Herman and Myrtle (Jaeger) Leffel. On October 19, 1968, he married Nancy Polzin in the town of Wien. She survives. Marvin was in the US Army during the...
Rebecca Lynn Nutter
Mar 29, 2004
Rebecca Lynn Nutter 5, Colby, died Monday, March 29, 2004 at St. Mary Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota. She was born May 1, 1998 in Wausau, daughter of David "Matt" Hayes, Withee and Jennifer Nutter, Colby. Rebecca was in kindergarten at the Unity Learning Center. Besides her parents David "Matt" Hayes and Jennifer Nutter, survivors include one brother, Xavier Nutter, at home;...
Neil D. Foss
Mar 27, 2004
Neil D. Foss 51, 1819 N. 7th Avenue., Wausau, died Saturday, March 27, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born July 4, 1952 in Rice Lake, son of the late Ernest Foss and May (Jacobson) Foss. On May 20, 1989 he married Deborah Morton in Denver, CO. She survives. Neil was an owner-operator at Graebel Van Lines...
Alice J. Grob
Mar 26, 2004
Alice Grob, 73, Biloxi, Miss., and formerly of Wausau and Deerfield, Wis., passed away Friday, March 26, 2004 at Biloxi Regional Medical Center, Biloxi, after a sudden illness. She was born May 31, 1930 in Wausau daughter of the late Anton J. and Clara J. (Arndt) Czerwinski. Alice worked as a CNA at Marathon County Health Care Center for 17...
Norman L. Seymour
Mar 26, 2004
Norman L. Seymour, 76, 7804 Highway 52, Wausau, died Friday, March 26, 2004 at his home. He was born May 27, 1927 in Wausau son of the late Herbert and Elsie (Beck) Seymour. On December 2, 1950 he married Rita Bishop in Milwaukee. She survives. Norman retired in 1990 from Wausau Paper Mills, Brokaw. He was a veteran of World...
Irene K. Clark
Mar 25, 2004
Irene K. Clark 76, Mosinee formerly of Rothschild, died Thursday, March 25, 2004 in Mesa, Arizona. She was born August 14, 1927 in Menasha, daughter of the late Michael and Victoria (Buska) Bukowski. On September 30, 1950, she married Neal Clark at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. He preceded her in death on July 31, 1999. Irene was a library...
Veryl Nowak
Mar 25, 2004
Veryl Nowak 85, Wausau, died Thursday, March 25, 2004 at Colonial Manor Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born September 24, 1918 in the town of Texas, daughter of the late Gustov and Leona (Duranceau) Hollinger. On June 12, 1943, she married Alfred Nowak at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on October 27, 1979....
Selma Buchberger
Mar 22, 2004
Selma Buchberger, 97, 924 S. 6th Ave., Wausau, died Monday, March 22, 2004 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born August 15, 1906 in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Niquet) Pyan. On January 17, 1925 with temperatures reaching minus twenty five below zero, Selma Pyan and Hugo Buchberger traveled to Wausau...
Leslie A. Baumann
Mar 22, 2004
Leslie A. Baumann 91, Wausau, formerly of Rib Falls, died, Monday, March 22, 2004 under the Care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born August 15, 1912 in Rib Falls, son of the late Henry and Wilemenia (Dahlke) Baumann. Leslie married Alice Artus on August 3, 1939. She preceded him in death...
Laverne M. Moennig
Mar 21, 2004
LaVerne M. Moennig 80, Eagle River, died Sunday, March 21, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born October 26, 1923 in Chicago, daughter of the late Earl and Anna (Krueger) Shuler. On October 17, 1943, she married Herold Moennig Sr. in Chicago. He preceded her in death. LaVerne...
Marie M. Ellenbecker
Mar 17, 2004
Marie M. Ellenbecker 86, formerly of the town of Wein, died Weds. March 17, 2004 at Cedar Ridge Elder Services, Mosinee. She was born September 6, 1917 in Marathon County, daughter of Joseph Sr. and Ottilie (Klein) Burger. On October 2, 1937 she married Alex Ellenbecker Jr. at St. John Catholic Church, Wuertzburg. He preceded her in death November 26,...
Brenda A. Heil
Mar 16, 2004
Brenda Ann Heil, 38, 7105 Blackberry So., Wausau died Tuesday, March 16, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home after a 14 year courageous journey with cancer. She was born May 10, 1965 in Wausau, daughter of David Koppa, Wausau and Barbara (Kickbusch) Koppa, Wausau. On October 8, 1988 she married her high school...
Walter O. Klapel
Mar 15, 2004
Walter O. Klapel 93, 607 S. 22nd Ave., Wausau, died Monday, March 15, 2004 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. He was born May 11, 1910 in Big Stone County, Minn., son of the late Henry and Rosa (Haase) Klapel. On June 18, 1941 he married Ruth Kummerow at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Rib Falls. Walter and Ruth operated a dairy farm...
Juanita K. Schmidt
Mar 13, 2004
Juanita K. Schmidt 83, 517 E. Wausau Avenue, Wausau, died Saturday March 13, 2004 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born March 4, 1921 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Leonard and Josephine (Mucha) Hall. On May 23, 1942, she married George E. Schmidt at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. He preceded her...
Tyler Jacob Schilling
Mar 11, 2004
Tyler Jacob Schilling Committal services for Tyler Jacob Schilling, stillborn infant son of Joseph and Amanda (Weiland) Schilling, Goodview, Minnesota, were held Sunday March 14, 2004 at St. John Lutheran Cemetery, town of Wein. Survivors include his parents, Joseph and Amanda Schilling, grandparents, Marjean Schilling, Denmark, John Schilling, LaCrosse, Gary and Peggy Weiland, Fenwood, great-grandparents, Alvina Schilling, Schofield, Allen and...
Loretta A. Bergs
Mar 9, 2004
Loretta A. Bergs 83, 1206 N. 16th Ave., Wausau, died Tuesday, March 9, 2004 after a yearlong struggle with cancer under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House. She was born October 17, 1920 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Frank Jr. and Anna (Paszek) Kordus. On August 2, 1939, Loretta married...
