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.
Isabelle Kaiser
Sep 2, 2003
Isabelle Kaiser, 87, 1821 N. Fourth Ave., Wausau, died Tuesday, September 2, 2003 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born February 10, 1916, in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Joseph and Sadie (Boss) Kaiser. Isabelle taught school for the Wausau School District for 45 years, most of those as the fourth grade teacher at G.D. Jones...
Valeria V. Jaeger
Aug 31, 2003
Valeria V. Jaeger, 81, Sun City West, Ariz, and Wausau, died Sunday, August 31, 2003, at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born April 3, 1922, in Wausau, daughter of the late Herman and Ella (Prahl) Sternberg. She married Roy Jaeger on December 2, 1942. He preceded her in death on September 16, 2000. Val graduated from Wausau Senior...
James D. Schubring
Aug 28, 2003
James D. Schubring 74, 400 River Dr., Wausau, died Thursday August 28, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Prior to his retirement, James had been employed with the Marathon County Highway Department. He was also a member of the Wisconsin National Guard. Survivors include his wife, Elaine (Kopp) Schubring, Wausau,...
Rufus J. Rodemeier
Aug 26, 2003
Rufus J. Rodemeier 84, 4708 E. Butternut Road, Wausau, died Tuesday, August 26, 2003 peacefully at his home in the loving embrace of his family under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born May 29, 1919 in Wausau son of the late John and Emma (Kranz) Rodemeier. On March 4, 1942 Rufus married Adeline Kraege in...
Vernon B. Lund
Aug 20, 2003
Vernon B. Lund 84, Wausau, died Wednesday, August 20, 2003 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. Vernon was born November 15, 1918 in Estherville, Iowa, son of the late Birger and Florence (Melby) Lund. He married Dorothy Hoge. She survives. Veteran of US Army during World War II. Vernon was the manager of the Marathon CO-OP for many years. Besides his...
Wilfred C. Fink
Aug 20, 2003
Wilfred (Willie) C. Fink, 81, 608 N. Damon Street, Athens, died Wednesday, August 20, 2003, at his home, under the care of Ministry Health Care Hospice, Marshfield, after a long battle with cancer. He was born October 28, 1921, in the town of Halsey, son of the late Karl and Clara (Haydam) Fink. On November 6, 1943, he married Emily...
Herbert E. Naffier
Aug 17, 2003
Herbert Naffier 94, of Wausau, died Sunday, August 17, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born April 3, 1909 in Minneapolis, Minn., son of the Emil and Anna (Fox) Naffier. In the spring of 1936, in Milwaukee, he married Theresa Gooden. She preceded him in death. Herb worked...
Margaret E. Schoonover
Aug 15, 2003
Margaret E. Schoonover, 98, Weston, died Friday, August 15, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born August 10, 1905 in Rhinelander, Wis., daughter of the late Adlord and Victoria (Chaignot) Dault. On October 22, 1928 she married Walter Schoonover in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death. Margaret was...
Gladys M. Ziech
Aug 14, 2003
Gladys M. Ziech, 87, Schofield, died Thursday August 14, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born April 27, 1916, in Browntown, Wis., daughter of the late Arthur and Mabel (Erickson) McGonigal. On August 9, 1941 she married Reinhold Ziech in Missouri. He survives. Gladys was a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed doing word...
Michael G. Sheehan
Aug 13, 2003
Michael G. Sheehan 56, R8663 Duncan Road, Hatley, died Wednesday August 13, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born July 5, 1947 in Colgate, son of Rose (Beck) Sheehan, Colgate and the late Lester John Sheehan. On June 7, 1969 he married Carol McLaughlin at Sacred Heart Catholic...
Lucas N. Sherfinski
Aug 7, 2003
Lucas N. Sherfinski 84, Wausau passed away Thursday, August 7, 2003 at Colonial Manor Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born October 18, 1918 in Brokaw, son of the late John & Marcyanna (Zywicki) Sherfinski. On June 22, 1963, he married Dorothy Esker at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on September 3, 2000. Prior...
Viola Clara Stahel
Aug 6, 2003
Viola C. Stahel 95, Wausau, died Wednesday August 6, 2003 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born March 11, 1908, daughter of the late Henry and Anna (Henrichs) Langhoff. On October 30, 1925, she married Reinhart Stahel at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Stettin. He preceded her in death on February 26, 1966. Viola was a...
William John Downing
Aug 4, 2003
William John Downing 93, Wausau, died Monday, August 4, 2003 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. He was born March 30, 1910 in Merrill. On December 16, 1933, he married Dorothy Meilahn at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on August 19, 1999. William was blessed with a long life. We will miss him. He is held...
Sidney Lee Faust
Aug 3, 2003
Sidney Lee Faust, 2 months, Mosinee, died Sunday, August 3, 2003 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born June 14, 2003 in Wausau, daughter of Peter and Amy (Jelinski) Faust. Survivors besides her parents include one sister, Kaily Faust, Mosinee; maternal grandparents, Jerome and Antoinette Jelinski, Schofield; paternal grandparents, Joanne and Carroll Faust, Oshkosh; a half-sister Andrea, two half-brothers,...
Elsie E. Urmanski
Aug 1, 2003
Elsie E. Urmanski, 70, 3407 Blue Jay Lane, Wausau, died Friday August 1, 2003, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born June 28, 1933 in Philadelphia, Pa., daughter of the late James J. and Elsie (Miller) Plover. On May 22, 1954 she married Joseph Urmanski at Holy Family Catholic...
Hazel K Marescalco
Aug 1, 2003
Hazel Kay Marescalco Lazy Acre Road, Wausau, died Friday, August 1, 2003 at Wausau Hospital. She was born February 24, 1912 in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Helen (Vorwalske) Seipp Sr. Hazel's husband Frank Marescalco preceded her in death on March 25, 1989. She was a homemaker most of her life. She is survived by many nieces and...
Mary L. Falkowski
Jul 29, 2003
Mary L. Falkowski 87, 2800 Eagle Ave., Wausau, died Tuesday, July 29, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born July 9, 1916 in Tomahawk, daughter of the late Jacob and Marie (Guisiano) Martino. On August 10, 1946 Mary was united in marriage to Stanley Falkowski at St. Mary...
Violet C. Marcott
Jul 28, 2003
Violet C. Marcott, 87, Wausau, died Monday July 28, 2003, at her home. She was born September 14, 1915, in Wausau, daughter of the late Max and Emma (Treu) Koenig. On September 7, 1937, she married Robert Marcott in Bessemer, Mich. He preceded her in death. Violet was a seamstress for Winkelman's Department Store, Wausau, for many years and also...
Grace M. Hull
Jul 28, 2003
Grace M. Hull, 90, 3107 Westhill Drive, Wausau, died Monday July 28, 2003, at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born January 30, 1913, in Lily, daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Griffith) Gibbs. On November 24, 1931, she married Raymond Hull in Antigo. He preceded her in death on July 12, 1983. Grace was a homemaker and housekeeper....
Susan Shukes
Jul 28, 2003
Susan Shukes 86, 2901 N. Seventh Street, Wausau, died Monday July 28, 2003, at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born April 17, 1917 in Cicero, Ill., daughter of the late Frank and Agnes (Kaikaris) Stanislovaitis. On July 20, 1940 she married Charles Shukes, in Cicero. He preceded her in death on April 24, 1994. Susan was...
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