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.
Kathryn M. Laitala
Oct 20, 2003
Kathryn M. Laitala, 83, Wausau, died Monday, October 20, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital, Wausau. She was born February 18, 1920 in Saxon, Wis., daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Sailer) Baker. On November 1, 1939 she married John W. Laitala in Saxon. He preceded her in death on February 12, 1990. Kathryn retired from the Department...
Evelyn M. Buchberger
Oct 18, 2003
Evelyn M. Buchberger 93, formerly of Marathon, died Saturday October 18, 2003 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born September 17, 1910, daughter of the late John and Magdalene (Uebelacker) Sonnentag. Evelyn was a 1929 graduate of Marathon High School. On July 8, 1940 she married Norbert Buchberger at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death...
Clarence A. Lenhard
Oct 16, 2003
Clarence A. Lenhard, 82, 309 Munes Street, Athens, died Thursday, October 16, 2003 at his home surrounded by his family after a brief battle with cancer. He was born May 6, 1921 in the town of Rietbrock son of the late Otto and Ida (Rosner) Lenhard. On August 8, 1942 he married Clara Bangart at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Rozellville....
Ewald A. Lehrmann
Oct 16, 2003
Ewald A. Lehrmann 86, 5109 Packer Drive, Wausau formerly of Edgar, walked into the gate of Heaven on Thursday, October 16, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born July 5, 1917 in the town of Rib Falls, son of the late August and Anna (Retzlaff) Lehrmann. In 1958,...
David M. Courchaine
Oct 16, 2003
David Michael Courchaine 21, Marathon, died Thursday, October 16, 2003 as a result of an automobile accident in Manitowoc County. David was a 2001 graduate of Marathon High School. He was active in basketball, football, track, and choir. He was employed at Hereford & Hops, Wausau. Survivors include his parents, Joseph and Donna Courchaine, Marathon; two sisters, Stacy Courchaine, Baltimore,...
Yoshiye & Minoru Kanemoto
Oct 16, 2003
Yoshiye Kanemoto, 82 Dana Point, Calif., died Thursday, October 16, 2003. Minoru Kanemoto, 88, Dana Point, Calif., died Friday, October 17, 2003. Yoshiye was born June 8, 1921 in Phoenix, Ariz, daughter of the late Empachi and Ayano (Harada) Noda. Minoru was born May 11, 1915 in Watsonville, Calif., son of the late Gorokichi and Matsu (Kimura) Kanemoto. Yoshiye Noda...
Isabel Price
Oct 15, 2003
Isabel "Toni" Price 85, Schofield, formerly of Green Bay and the Wisconsin Northwoods, passed into the arms of Eternity on Wednesday, October 15, 2003, under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital following a seven week illness. Toni was born at the family homestead in Rib Mountain, the daughter of the late Anton...
Bernice L. Richmond
Oct 14, 2003
Bernice L. Richmond, 81, Wausau, died Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born October 8, 1922 in Wausau, daughter of the late Walter and Erna (Sommerfeldt) Perske. On February 3, 1943 she married Alden C. Richmond in Merrill.He preceded her in death on November 3, 1967. Survivors include one brother, Robert (Elaine)...
Grace A. Ewan
Oct 12, 2003
Grace A. Ewan, 79, Athens, died Sunday, October 12, 2003. She was born June 20, 1924 in the town of Johnson, daughter of the late Eugene and Adeline (Gaiser) Bhend. On June 8, 1946 she married Ervin C. Ewan at St. John Evangelical Church, Milan. He survives. Grace was a graduate of the Marathon County Normal School, Wausau. Prior to...
Charles C. Weiler
Oct 12, 2003
Charles C. Weiler 92, Athens, died Sunday, October 12, 2003 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born May 17, 1911 in the town of Bern, son of the late Sebastian and Margaret (Gilles) Weiler. On November 8, 1932 Charles married Sophia Post at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She preceded him in death on December 28, 1997. Charles and...
Mary A. Blume
Oct 10, 2003
Mary A. Blume 83, 1821 N. 4th Avenue, Wausau, formerly of Marathon, died Friday, October 10, 2003 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born May 12, 1920 in Marathon, daughter of the late Alois and Elizabeth (Bumann) Blume. Prior to her retirement Mary worked for Marathon Cheese as a cheese wrapper. She was a member of Parish Council of...
Madeline J. Haemmerle
Oct 10, 2003
Madeline June Haemmerle, formerly of 1000 S. 22nd Avenue, Wausau, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2003 at Wausau Manor. Madeline was born in Chicago, Ill., oldest of three daughters to Ernst and Ernestine (Selinger) Albrecht. She graduated from Knickerbocher High School, Chicago, and worked in Chicago for Addressograph and the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company. She married A.P....
Emma P. Weiland
Oct 10, 2003
Emma P. Weiland 102, Wausau, died Friday October 10, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born August 30, 1901 in Hamburg, daughter of the late August and Martha (Kraft) Bloch. On November 19, 1932 she married Edward Weiland in the town of Hamburg. He preceded her in death January 29, 1980. Emma and Edward owned and operated...
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...
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