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.
Bernice Agatha Prahl
Jun 16, 2003
Bernice A. Prahl 86, 1218 Brown St., Wausau, died Monday June 16, 2003 at her home. She was born January 9, 1917 in Wausau, daughter of the late Theodore and Mary (Rutta) Stachowiak. She married Ellsworth Prahl. He survives. Bernice was a homemaker and member of the Rosary Confraternity at St. Michael Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Ellsworth Prahl,...
Martha B. Stencil
Jun 16, 2003
Martha B. Stencil, 79, town of Rib Falls, went to her eternal rest Monday, June 16, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born September 13, 1923, in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Latwin) Jagodzinski. On June 17, 1942 she married Theodore Stencil, Sr., at St. John Catholic Church, Wuertzburg. He survives....
Shane M. Kniess
Jun 15, 2003
KNIESS, SHANE M. Shane M. Kniess, 28, formerly of Wausau, died Sunday, June 15, 2003 in Milwaukee. He was born December 27, 1974, in Wausau, son of Duane E. Kniess, Sr. and Vicki Davis. Shane attended Wausau West High School. He was employed with the King Juice Company of Milwaukee. He enjoyed basketball, friends and his sports card collection. Survivors...
Clara Stencil
Jun 15, 2003
Clara Stencil, 89, 3841 CTH N, Marathon, died Sunday June 15, 2003 at Marywood Convalescent Center, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born August 11, 1913 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Jacob and Mary (Pospychalla) Wieloch. On July 8, 1930 she married Thomas Stencil at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. He...
Mary E. Kolton
Jun 11, 2003
Mary E. Kolton 87, Schofield, died Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born July 28, 1915 in Hatley, daughter of the late Frank & Antonia (Janiszewski) Wesolowski. She married Casey Kolton. He preceded her in death. Mary and Casey were the original builders and owners of the Log Cabin Restaurant, Schofield. Later, she cooked...
Bernard J. Schara
Jun 10, 2003
Bernard J. Schara 66, Sun City, Calif., a former town of Emmett resident, died Tues. June 10, 2003 at his home. He was born December 4, 1936 in the town of Emmett, son of the late James Jr. and Mary (Baumann) Schara. Bernard was a veteran of the US Marines. After his discharge, he was employed with United Airlines while...
Norman J. Sorenson
Jun 9, 2003
Norman J. Sorenson died Monday, June 9, 2003, at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Norman had recently returned to Wausau from Ocala, Fla., where he had been living in retirement for the past six years. Norman settled in the Wausau area in the early 1960's to take a managerial position with Drott Manufacturing and he eventually became the plant manager....
Celeste Irick-Moore
Jun 8, 2003
Celeste Irick-Moore 47, a former Rothschild resident, died Sunday June 8, 2003 in Olympia, Washington. She was the daughter of the late Douglas & Esther (Heidemann) Irick. Survivors include a daughter, Sarah (John) Horr, two grandchildren, her special friend, Mike Pevan, three sisters, Theresa (Charles) White, Madison; Mary Ann Irick, Mount Horeb; Julie (Donald) LaBelle, Weston; two brothers, Mark Irick,...
Marjorie L. Hawley
Jun 8, 2003
Marjorie L. Hawley 70, 2171 Glendalen Road, Mosinee, died Sunday June 8, 2003 under the care of her family and Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Survivors include her children, Susan (Mark) Hartman, Mosinee, Mark Lukensmeyer, Oshkosh, Russell (Kathy) Lukensmeyer, Mosinee; her grandchildren, Jessica (Greg) Lukensmeyer-Byrd, Hillsborough, NC, Erin & Kelli Lukensmeyer, Mosinee and Lindsay Rae Morris, Tenn.; her great-grandson, Logan...
Linda Lenore Carl
Jun 7, 2003
Linda L. Carl After living a beautiful life, Linda Lenore Grasmick Carl was peacefully reunited with her heavenly family on Saturday June 7, 2003. Born on April 15, 1926 in Riverdale, Ill., Linda was the daughter of the late Henry and Agnes (Boese) Grasmick. She graduated from Wausau Senior High in 1943. While in high school, Linda met Edward Carl,...
Doris E. Nigbur
Jun 7, 2003
Doris E. Nigbur 94, 400 River Dr., Wausau, died Saturday June 7, 2003 at Mount View Care Center under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born May 29, 1909 in the town of Plover, daughter of the late John and Mary (Schulist) Tryba. On October 21, 1929 she married William Nigbur in Rosholt. He preceded her...
David Mark Revie
Jun 6, 2003
David M. Revie 64, Wausau, died Friday June 6, 2003 at North Central Health Care Facilities, Wausau. He was born June 25, 1938 in Wausau, son of the late Lloyd and Helen (Pfaff) Revie. On October 28, 1961 he was united in marriage to Dala Schmieden in Wausau. She survives. Prior to his retirement, David had been employed with Wausau...
Doris (Butzow) Buckbee
Jun 6, 2003
Doris (Butzow) Buckbee 84, 2901 N. Seventh Street, Wausau, formerly of Northbrook, Ill., died Friday June 6, 2003 at North Central Health Care Facilities, Wausau. She was born January 9, 1919 in Morton Grove, Ill., daughter of the late Henry and Julia (Geweke) Butzow. She married William A. Buckbee. He preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Judi (Stephen)...
Muriel Pyan
Jun 3, 2003
Muriel Pyan 81, 3255 4th St., Marathon, died Tuesday, June 3, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born February 1, 1922 in Marathon, daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Hahn) Kirstein. On September 15, 1945, she married Milo Pyan in Marathon. He survives. After marriage, she helped on the farm in Marathon for several years, worked...
Loretta Blume
Jun 1, 2003
Loretta Blume 87, Marathon, died Sunday June 1, 2003 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born October 20, 1915, in Marathon, daughter of the late Philip and Amelia (Schlagenhaft) Ritger. On August 29, 1939, she married Arnold J. Blume in Marathon. He preceded her in death on August 29, 1981....
Barry Patrick Hilleman
Jun 1, 2003
Barry P. Hilleman, 46, 10966 Hwy 8, Bruce, died Sunday, June 1, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born July 17, 1956 in Fairmont, Minn. son of Kenneth and Mary Lou (Leach) Hilleman. Barry worked for a plastic molding company. Survivors include his father Kenneth, four brothers Mike, John, David and Daniel Hilleman and one sister Kathy...
Dorothy I. O' Neill
May 31, 2003
Dorothy I. O'Neill, 81, 404 4th Street, Marathon, died Saturday, May 31, 2003 at her home. She was born December 5, 1921 in Ventura, Iowa daughter of the late Martin and Christina (Paul) Gebhardt. On May 4, 1946 Dorothy married Robert E. O'Neill in Chicago. He preceded her in death on February 13, 1980. Dorothy worked as an office assistant...
Mark J. Treptow
May 30, 2003
Mark J. Treptow 88, 150 Ethel Street, Wausau, died Friday May 30, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born November 23, 1914 in Wausau, son of the late Fredrick and Frances (Garvey) Treptow. On January 6, 1940 he married Florence Levandoski at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She...
Elizabeth Czysty
May 29, 2003
Elizabeth Czysty 76, 413 N. 10th Avenue, Wausau, died Thursday May 29, 2003 at the home of her daughter. She was born September 17, 1927 in Poniatowski, daughter of the late Joseph and Kostanta (Zaleski) Omelian. On June 10, 1950 she married Paul Czysty at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He preceded her in death December 7, 1987. Elizabeth was...
Harold R. Raymond
May 29, 2003
Harold R. Raymond 92, formerly of Schofield, died Thursday, May 29, 2003 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born February 24, 1911 in Wausau, son of the late Carl and Mary (Brechlin) Raymond. On November 9, 1935, he married Angeline Scutkowski at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on December 29, 1994. A US...
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