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.
Brian L. Ziebell
Oct 9, 2003
Brian Ziebell, 29, Wausau, died Thursday, October 9, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born September 15, 1974 in Wausau, son of Dale Ziebell and Barbara Ziebell, Wausau. On August 4, 2003 he married Jennifer Bever in Wausau. She survives. Brian worked in the shipping department of Kolbe...
Angela Rose Gorshe
Oct 8, 2003
Angela R. Gorshe 16, 733 S. 6th Ave., Wausau, died Wednesday, October 8, 2003 in Wausau. She was born February 11, 1987 in Wausau to Werner Gorshe and Julie (Corazalla) Gorshe. Angela attended Wausau East High School and was a lifeguard at the YMCA. She loved to go fishing and spend time with her friends. Survivors include her parents Werner...
John P. Lewandowski
Oct 7, 2003
John P. Lewandowski, 86, Wausau died Tuesday, October 7, 2003 at his home. He was born March 23, 1917 in Wausau, son of the late Peter and Victoria (Piaszak) Lewandowski. On July 6, 1945 he married Jo Ann Trzebitoski at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. John worked 47 years for 3M Corporation, was a U.S. Army veteran of...
Ilah J. Henze
Oct 6, 2003
Ilah J. Henze, 56, 1101 N. 16th Avenue, Wausau, died Monday, October 6, 2003 at Hospice House, Wausau. She was born August 27, 1947 in Mountain Lake, Minn., daughter of Ilah (Koenig) Wolle, Darfur, Minn., and the late Alvin Flaming. On April 16, 1966 she married Harvey Henze at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, Minn. He survives In 1981 Ilah received...
Roger L. Kraft
Oct 4, 2003
Roger L. Kraft 71, Wausau, died Saturday, October 4, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born July 11, 1932 in Wausau, son of the late Edward and Margaret (Lemere) Kraft. On January 18, 1958, he married Sally Egner at the Church of St. Anne, Wausau. She survives. Roger...
Leona M. Petrowski
Oct 2, 2003
Leona M. Petrowski, 85, formerly of Marathon, died Thursday, October 2, 2003 at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born February 18, 1918 in Wausau, daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Krolikowski) Petrowski. For 52 years Leona was a devoted domestic engineer for Rev. Lloyd Geissler having served at several parishes in the Wausau area. Survivors include three nieces,...
Norman B. Karlen
Sep 29, 2003
Norman B. Karlen 80, 1214 Callon St., Wausau, died Monday, September 29, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born November 2, 1922 in the town of Cassel, son of the late John and Margaret (Imhoff) Karlen. Norman and Irene (Hack) were blessed with 56 years of marriage. They...
Richard D. Mueller
Sep 28, 2003
Richard D. Mueller 62, Woodruff, died Sunday, September 28, 2003 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born March 4, 1941 in Wausau, son of Gloria (Cleveland) Mueller, Minocqua and the late Daniel Mueller. On November 16, 1963, he married Nancy Bruder in Milwaukee. She survives. Richard was a independent truck driver working for Wausau Homes. He enjoyed collecting and refurbishing antique...
Marion M. Duvie
Sep 26, 2003
Marion M. Duvie 82, Wausau, died Friday September 26, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born May 7, 1921 in Wausau, daughter of the late Otto and Mary (Beyersdorff) Duvie. Marion had been employed in Medical Records Administration for 37 years at the former St. Mary Hospital and...
Joan Regan
Sep 25, 2003
Joan Regan 70, Oak Lawn, Ill., died quietly on Thursday, September 25, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the home of her sister in Wausau, Wisconsin. She was born March 1, 1933 in Merrill, daughter of Harry and Ruby (Genke) Paul. Joan married George Regan in Chicago in 1970. He preceded her in death on...
Phyllis E. Trantow
Sep 24, 2003
Phyllis E. Trantow, 76, 1100 Lakeview Drive, Wausau, died Wednesday, September 24, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at North Central Health Care. Phyllis was born March 30, 1927 in Tomahawk, daughter of the late Alfred E. and Anna T. (Riebel) Turgeon. On July 3, 1947 she married John R. Trantow in Tomahawk, WI. He survives....
Walter J. Halkoski
Sep 19, 2003
Walter J. Halkoski 81, 3304 Honeysuckle Lane, Wausau, died Friday September 19, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born June 19, 1922 in Wausau, son of the late Martin and Pearl (Bukowski) Halkoski. On May 11, 1944 he married Virginia Darnick in Wausau. She survives. Prior to his...
Martha E. Krueger
Sep 18, 2003
Martha E. Krueger, 99, Wausau, died Thursday, September 18, 2003 at River Pines Nursing Home, Stevens Point. She was born June 30, 1904 in Stevens Point, daughter of the late August and Josephine (Slowinski) Frank. In 1925 she married John Pleet, Jr., he preceded her in death in 1940. In 1942 she married Clem Krueger, he preceded her in death...
Edward J. Schulz
Sep 17, 2003
Edward J. Schulz 75, 610 Hamilton Street St., Wausau, died Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born June 13, 1928 in Mosinee, son of the late Arthur and Laura (Kanter) Schulz. Edward worked for the Milwaukee Road. Survivors includes seven daughters, Susan Schulz, Tomahawk, Patti...
Jerome G. Janke
Sep 11, 2003
Jerome (Jerry) G. Janke of Dade City passed to his Heavenly Home after a very brave fight with cancer, on Thursday, Sept 11th, 2003 in Dade City He was born to Herb and Mary (Gresl, Janke) Johnas on Oct 28 1933 in Athens. After attending Athens schools, he served in the US Army and Reserves from 1954 to 1962 stationed...
Sylvia Grade
Sep 11, 2003
Sylvia Grade 84, 713 Brown St., Wausau, died Thursday, September 11, 2003. She was born April 23, 1919 in Almond daughter of the late Samuel and Mary (Wisnaski) Spear. On August 20, 1938 Sylvia married Clarence Tessmer in Wausau. He preceded her in death on March 23, 1950. She then married Ervin Grade on June 18, 1952 in Center City,...
Leone H. Treu
Sep 7, 2003
Leone H. Treu 86, 2201 Elmwood Blvd., Wausau, died Sunday September 7, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born November 4, 1916 in Fenwood, daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Weidemann) Scheelk. On April 25, 1938 she married Gillman F. Treu in Iowa. He preceded her in...
Delores Prochnow
Sep 5, 2003
Delores Prochnow, 70, 910 S. 13th Avenue, Wausau, died Friday, September 5, 2003, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services Wausau Hospital. She was born September 30, 1932, in Wausau, daughter of the late Marcus and Edna (Hoerter) Viergutz. On June 11, 1955 she married Franklin Prochnow in Wausau. He preceded her in death on July 16, 1996....
Thomas G. Andzeyewski
Sep 4, 2003
Thomas G. Andzeyewski 57, Wausau, died Thursday September 4, 2003 at the Hospice House, Wausau. He was born May 22, 1946 in Wausau, son of the late Frank and Cecelia Andzeyewski. Thomas was employed for 10 years at the Northern Valley Workshop. He was a goodhearted person that loved to have fun and go deer hunting. Survivors include two daughters,...
Edward A. Hoerter
Sep 3, 2003
Edward A. Hoerter went to his eternal home Wednesday, September 3, 2003 at his home under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Edward was born May 3, 1917 in Westfield, Wis., son of the late Michael and Ida (Zander) Hoerter. He moved to Wausau in 1918 and married Ada Froehlich in October 1940. She passed away in February...
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