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.
Stanley C. Mizwinski
Mar 3, 2004
Stanley C. Mizwinski, 91, Schofield, died Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. He was born October 25, 1912 in Wausau, son of the late Cazmier and Mary (Midlikowski) Mizwinski. On August 20, 1932 he married Margaret Jaecks. She preceded him in death on November 8, 1973. In May of 1978 he married Marguerite Bloecher....
Randy W. Brunn
Feb 29, 2004
Randy W. Brunn 51, Marathon, died Sunday, February 29, 2004. He was born June 24, 1952 in Menomonie, son of Wallace and Irene (Singerhouse) Brunn, Menomonie. On October 6, 1984, he married Sandra Koppa at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. She survives. Randy was an agronomist for Marathon Feed and recently for Farm Services , Antigo. He was...
Helen K. Slewitzke
Feb 29, 2004
Helen K. Slewitzke, 86, Wausau, died Sunday, February 29, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born February 23, 1918 in Knowlton, daughter of the late Martin and Anna (Knefel) Dvorak. On September 25, 1943 she married Thomas Slewitzke at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Knowlton. He survives. Helen...
Wilbur C. Will
Feb 29, 2004
Wilbur C. Will 74, 2400 Marshall St., Wausau, died Sunday February 29, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born January 13, 1930 in Wausau, son of the late Fred and Freda (Rehorst) Will. Prior to his retirement, Wilbur was manager of the former Zimmer House of Color, Wausau....
Raymond Murkowski
Feb 28, 2004
Raymond Murkowski, 68, R5580 Meridian Road, Poniatowski, died Saturday February 28, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born March 3, 1935 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Peter and Anna (Nowicki) Murkowski. On June 2, 1956, he married Geraldine Sprenger at St. Anthony Catholic Church,...
Verene J. Wilde
Feb 26, 2004
Verene J. Wilde 81, 1602 Wren St., Wausau, died Thursday, February 26, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born November 13, 1922 in Halder, daughter of the late George and Anna (Staeck) Krieg. On November 15, 1947, she married Harvey Wilde in Milwaukee. He survives. Verene had been...
Robyn Juanima Hughes
Feb 24, 2004
Robyn Juanima "Bright Star" Hughes 39, 517 1/2 Chicago Avenue, Wausau, died Tuesday February 24, 2004 at her home. She was born March 6, 1964 in Midway City, Calif., daughter of the late Richard and Madonna (Settje) Hughes. Robyn was a home caregiver and was an avid Harley Davidson fan. She will be sadly missed by her sister, Terri Lee...
John Edward Jamlick
Feb 23, 2004
John "Eddie" Jamlick 89, 1010 E. Wausau Avenue, Wausau, died Monday February 23, 2004 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born February 28, 1914 in Knife River, Minn., son of the late Valentine and Frances (Ropiak) Jamlick. On September 18, 1954 he married May Kolbeck in Wausau. She preceded him in death July 27, 1995. Prior...
Phyllis Mae Krohn
Feb 19, 2004
Phyllis Mae Krohn, age 66, Wausau, left her earthly home and entered her heavenly home on Thursday, February 19, 2004. Phyllis has been the loving wife of Donald W. Krohn since October 1, 1955. Her life centered on Don as well as her four children and 15 grandchildren. She was a caring Mom and devoted Grandma to Karey (Mark) Kramer,...
Lambert J. Narlock
Feb 19, 2004
Lambert J. Narlock, 83, formerly of Rothschild, died Thursday, February 19, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born March 19, 1920 in Bevent, son of the late John and Helen (Lewandowski) Narlock. On January 27, 1940 he married Margaret Skarwecki in Wausau. She preceded him in...
Marcella J. Kort
Feb 17, 2004
Marcella J. Kort 80, 106 Becker St., Rothschild, died Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at her home. She was born August 29, 1923 in Wausau, daughter of the late Martin and Mabel (Wiren) Reuter. On May 21, 1949, she married Lavern Kort in Wausau. He preceded her in death on November 18, 1979. Before her marriage, Marcella was employed at Wilson-Hurd...
Lloyd G. Schmitz
Feb 14, 2004
Lloyd G. Schmitz 75, 1408 Quaw Street, Wausau, died Saturday February 14, 2004 at his home, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born August 19, 1928 in Wausau, son of the late Gerhard and Anna (Kraimer) Schmitz. On October 14, 1950 he married Virginia Schneck in Wausau. She survives. Lloyd worked with his father building...
Frank A. Bembenek
Feb 12, 2004
Frank A. Bembenek, 78, 919 So. 22nd Place, Wausau, died Thursday, February 12, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born October 20, 1925 in Bevent, son of the late Adam Jr. and Martha (Wanta) Bembenek. On October 26, 1953 he married Agnes Wierzba at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church,...
Eleanora Martha Ringle
Feb 11, 2004
Eleanora M. Ringle, 74, 1448 County Road S, Edgar, died Wednesday, February 11, 2004 at St. Luke Medical Center, Milwaukee. She was born February 21, 1929 in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late Walter and Emma (Tiegs) Baumann. On July 20, 1976 she married Ellsworth Ringle in Edgar. He survives. Other survivors include eleven children, Shirley Witz,...
Ben L. Windorski
Feb 10, 2004
Ben "Big Ben" L. Windorski, 87, 1603 Cleveland Avenue, Wausau died Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born August 28, 1915 in Polonia, son of the late John and Susan (Bednarski) Windorski. He married Lorraine Neumann at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Ben worked for Connor Forest Industries prior to his retirement....
Florella D. Berghammer
Feb 10, 2004
Florella D. Berghammer 86, formerly of Athens, died peacefully, Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home where she had made her home for several years. She was born January 8, 1918 in the town of Halsey, daughter of the late Paul (1938) and Anna (1971) (Riemer) Weise. On September 6, 1938 she married Arthur Berghammer in Athens. He...
Karen M. Ewan
Feb 6, 2004
Karen M. Ewan 55, Athens, died Friday, February 6, 2004 at her home under the care of Marshfield Home Hospice Care. She was born November 19, 1948 in Vale, South Dakota, daughter of the late Manuel and Clara (Gray) Lungren. On July 30, 1971, she married Roger Ewan at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He survives. Karen was an administrative...
Emmile T. Ringle
Feb 6, 2004
Emmile T. Ringle, 93, 1388 County Road S, Rib Falls, died Friday, February 6, 2004 at her home. On July 14, 1910 she was born in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Charles and Magdalene (Kocsicko) Janisch. On June 29, 1935 she married Marvin Ringle in the town of Maine. He preceded her in death on July 3, 1983. Emmile and...
Ruby Kolbe
Feb 6, 2004
Ruby Kolbe 89, 9509 Packer Drive., Wausau, died Friday February 6, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born September 10, 1914 in Audubon County, Iowa, daughter of the late Charles and Minnie (Heuss) Vonheeder. On August 14, 1946, she married Elmer E. Kolbe in Wausau. He preceded her...
Edgar Barden
Feb 5, 2004
Edgar "Bud" Barden, 80, T775 Marshall Hill Road, Wausau, died Thursday, February 5, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born October 10, 1923 in the town of Easton, son of the late William and Louise (Neuendank) Barden. In April 1944, he married May Gavitt in Ringle. In May...
