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.
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...
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...
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