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.
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...
Richard B. Glodowski
May 28, 2003
Richard "Dicky" Glodowski, 67, 1819 Foothill Avenue, Schofield, died Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his wife and children. He was born April 10, 1936 in New Hope, son of the late Phillip and Emily (Kosobucki) Glodowski. On October 29, 1960 he married Elaine Kaminski in Rosholt. She survives. Richard served...
James Levi Case
May 27, 2003
James L. Case 85, Schofield, died Tuesday May 27, 2003 at Cedar Ridge Elder Services under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born February 14, 1918 in Brokaw, son of the late F.B. and Emma (Herman) Case. On June 22, 1940 he married April Brown in Wausau. She preceded him in death December 29, 1977. On...
John J. Abrahamson
May 26, 2003
John J. Abrahamson 88, 1302 Stark St., Wausau, passed away Monday, May 26, 2003 at Pine Manor Health Care Center, Clintonville. He was born March 24, 1915 in Chicago, son of the late John and Stasie (Mollech) Abrahamson. In 1938, he married Geraldine Denson. She survives. John graduated from Clintonville High School in 1935 and attended the Ripon College. He...
Gordon Alex Radant
May 24, 2003
Gordon Radant, 73, 5402 Alex St., Weston died Saturday, May 24, 2003 at his home. Gordon was born January 27, 1930 in Wausau, son of the late Alex and Lydia (Zunker) Radant. On September 25, 1954, he married Veronica Kurudza in Newburg, New York. She survives. Gordon was a retired sales manager for Marmet Corp. and he was also a...
Geraldyne Diedrich
May 24, 2003
Geraldyne Diedrich 57, 6012 Swallow Road, Athens, died Sat. May 24, 2003 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born August 18, 1945 in Chicago, daughter of the late Gerald and Elizabeth (Drazen) Saindon. On October 1, 1970 she married Ronald Diedrich in Athens. He survives. Geraldyne was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Ronald, a daughter, Julie Diedrich, Athens,...
Zdenka M. Beran
May 19, 2003
Zdenka M. Beran 89, 5228 Woods Road, Athens, died Monday, May 19, 2003 at Colonial House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Colby. She was born August 20, 1913 in the town of Johnson, daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Herout) Beran. Zdenka graduated from the University of Wisconsin with Bachelors of Arts degree in Elementary Education and she received her...
Willard W. Reynolds
May 19, 2003
Willard W. Reynolds 76, formerly of 703 E. Bridge Street, Wausau, died Monday May 19, 2003 at the home of his daughter in Memphis, Tenn. He was born September 15, 1926 in Birnamwood, son of Ella (Timm) Reynolds-Wassman, Wausau and the late Kenneth Reynolds. Prior to his retirement, Willard was the owner of an autmotive exhaust repair business. He was...