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.
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...
Josef W. Gurr
Jul 28, 2003
Josef W. Gurr 52, Aniwa, died Monday, July 28, 2003 at the Antigo Hospital. He was born July 30, 1950 in Raymond, Washington, son of Eugene and Patricia (Mullins) Gurr, Raymond, Washington. Josef was employed as a union electrician and was a member of Local Union #388. Besides riding motorcycles, he enjoyed a long and diverse musical career. Josef was...
Mary Ann A. Lawrence
Jul 28, 2003
Mary Ann Lawrence, 81, 1102 S. 13th Ave., Wausau, passed away peacefully, Monday July 28, 2003, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born April 2, 1922 in Athens, daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Britten) Albrecht. On April 11, 1942 she married Ervin Lawrence at St. Mary Catholic...
Catherine Svetlik
Jul 27, 2003
Catherine Svetlik 89, formerly of Neillsville, died Sunday, July 27, 2003 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born November 13, 1913 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, daughter of Frank and Rose (Hodouschek) Blumenthaler. On June 29, 1939, she married Frank L. Svetlik in Cadott. He preceded her in death on January 25, 1994. Catherine centered her life on her family and...
Edith Marie Reser
Jul 27, 2003
Edith Marie Reser, 77, Stevens Point, died Sunday July 27, 2003, at the Portage County Home in Stevens Point. She was born March 13, 1926 in Chicago, IL, daughter of the late Phillip and Juanita (Van Buren) Springer. Edith married John F. Reser Sr. on February 24, 1945 in Chicago, IL. He preceded her in death in 1987. She was...
Clarence P. Hlava
Jul 24, 2003
Clarence P. Hlava, 94, 6705 Whippoorwill Road, Rib Mountain, died Thursday July 24, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born June 29, 1909 in Wausau, son of the late John and Anna (Conrad) Hlava. On April 19, 1931 he married Melvina Bricko in Waukegan, Ill. She preceded him in...
John Joseph Kalinoski
Jul 24, 2003
John J. Kalinoski, 86, Wausau, died Thursday July 24, 2003, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born August 8, 1916, in St. Paul, Minn. son of the late Joseph and Mary (Smofski) Kalinoski. On February 16, 1946, he married Elizabeth Telisczak in Superior. She survives. John was a veteran...
Katrina J. Ley
Jul 22, 2003
Katrina J. Ley 60, Wausau, died Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born August 14, 1942 in Covington, Kentucky, daughter of ALice Huber, West Covina, California and the late Melvin Whetstein. Katrina married Lloyd Ley. He survives. Katrina was a Certified Nursing Assistant until the time of her retirement. Survivors include her husband, Lloyd...
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