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.
Joan Schmidt
Apr 7, 2003
Joan Schmidt 66, 1816 N. Third Street, Wausau, died Monday morning April 7, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital, with her family at her side. She was born June 17, 1936 in Chicago, daughter of the late Hugo and Leona (Wallberg) Pagenkopf. She married John Schmidt of Marinette, Wisconsin in 1957. He survives. Joan worked for the Chicago School...
Cecelia Beatrice Walters
Apr 7, 2003
Cecelia Beatrice Walters, 91, a longtime resident of Rothschild, died Monday April 7, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Cedar Ridge Elder Services. Cecelia was born September 13, 1911 in Wausau, daughter of the late Frank A. and Magdalena (Abel) Walters. She attended St. Mary Grade School and graduated from Wausau High School. Cecelia attended...
Agatha A. Bumann
Apr 7, 2003
Agatha A. Bumann, 90, a former Marathon resident, died Monday April 7, 2003 at Williams Bay Care Center. She was born August 13, 1912 in Marathon, daughter of the late Anthony and Agatha (Blume) Bumann. She had been employed at the former Sillcrest and Silbernagel's, Wausau. Agatha was also a homemaker and maintained the Bumann family household. Survivors include a...
Herbert A. Kippenhan
Apr 6, 2003
Herbert A. Kippenhan 85, Stevens Point, a former Wausau resident, died Sunday, April 6, 2003 at St. Michael Hospital, Stevens Point. He was born March 24, 1918 in Clark County, son of the late Theodore and Martha (Awe) Kippenhan. On October 22, 1941, he married Helen Hintz. She died December 26, 1976. He married Ramona Prechtel in 1981. She died...
Hildegarde Gregory
Apr 5, 2003
Hildegarde Gregory 87, Wausau and formerly of Shawano, died Saturday, April 5, 2003 at Kennedy Park Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. She was born on December 4, 1915 in the town of Hewitt, daughter of the late William and Bertha (Genrich) Duetsch. She married William Laffin. He preceded her in death. She then married Ralph Gregory. He preceded her in...
Helen E. Rodman
Apr 5, 2003
Helen E. Rodman, 86, Athens, died Saturday, April 05, 2003, at the House of the Dove, Marshfield. Helen was born December 6, 1916, in the town of Frankfort, daughter of the late Carl and Ida (Fliehs) Dorfschmidt. She married Oscar Rodman in the spring of 1935. He preceded her in death in 1977. Helen was a homemaker. Helen and Oscar...
Stanley S. Starzinski
Apr 4, 2003
Stanley S. Starzinski 87, 305 S. 5th Avenue, Edgar, died Friday April 4, 2003 at his home. He was born September 18, 1915 in Marathon, son of the late Ignatz and Mary (Sekorski) Starzinski. On May 11, 1946 he married Leona Teresinski in Poniatowski. She survives. Stanley was a farmer and had been employed at Stratford Homes prior to his...
Leonard A. Wadzinski
Apr 2, 2003
Leonard A. Wadzinski 78, 3103 Townline Road, Wausau, died Wednesday April 2, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born July 21, 1924 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Frank and Jennie (Marzynski) Wadzinski. On August 31, 1948 he married Delphine Hall in Marathon. She survives....
Beatrice Ann Westberg
Apr 2, 2003
Beatrice A. (McDonald) Westberg, 93, 712 McDonald Street, Wausau, died Wednesday, April 2, 2003, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. Beatrice was born August 9, 1909, in Wausau. She married Orville Westberg at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau in 1921. He preceded her in death in 1966. She was a baker for...
Lorraine Erdmann
Apr 2, 2003
Lorraine Erdmann 81, 15002 Highland Drive, Marathon, died Wednesday April 2, 2003 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, Wausau. She was born October 24, 1921 in Marathon, daughter of the late Frank Sr. and Alvina (Henke) Rajek. On May 15, 1946 she married Henry Erdmann at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death March 30, 1997. Lorraine was...
Ruth Elise Koltz
Apr 1, 2003
Ruth E. Koltz, 92, Wausau, died Tuesday, April 1, 2003, at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Ruth was born July 12, 1910, in Madison, daughter of the late Harry and Lillian (Martin) Sillars. Survivors include one son, Robert J. (Phyllis) Koltz, Wausau; seven grandchildren, Mary Koltz, Holly LeGrande, Robert Koltz, Donald Koltz, Peggy Mark, Heidi Gronna, Kurt Koltz; 13 great...
Larry Paul Wolfe
Apr 1, 2003
Larry P. Wolfe, 64, 2604 Country Creek Lane, Weston, died Tuesday, April 1, 2003, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home. Larry was born September 11, 1938, son of Stanley Wolfe and the late Lola (Nuremburg) Wolfe. He married Sharon Ackland on October 6, 1962. She preceded him in death March 27, 1998. Larry was...
Emeline (Lexon) Sutcliffe
Mar 31, 2003
Emeline (Lexon) Sutcliffe 92, Chetek, died Monday March 31, 2003 in Chetek, Wisconsin. She was born September 30, 1910 in Red Ridge, Michigan, daughter of the late Peter and Hilda (Aho) Lexon. Emeline was a homemaker. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Ellen (Morris) Phillips, Hatley, Doris (Donald) Freeman, Elmhurst, Ill., two sons, Charles W. Sutcliffe Jr. and Lee P. Sutcliffe,...
Esther H. Paulson
Mar 31, 2003
Esther H. Paulson, 87, Wausau, died Monday, March 31, 2003, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Esther was born May 21, 1915, in Athens, daughter of the late Michael and Elisza (Abitz) Mantik. She married Herbert Paulson on June 5, 1938 in Wausau. He preceded her in death on August 17,...
Clara Kostroski
Mar 30, 2003
Clara Kostroski 93, Wausau, passed away Sunday March 30, 2003 at Marywood Convalescent Center, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born June 13, 1909 in the town of Maine, daughter of the late Emil and Florentine Schulz. On June 21, 1930 she married Damon Kostroski. He preceded her in death August 20, 1982. Together they...
Dr. George Michael Glasscock
Mar 30, 2003
Dr. George M. Glasscock, 50, 2508 North 75th Avenue, Wausau, died early Sunday, March 30, 2003, in Chicago, Illinois, of an apparent heart attack. He and his wife were returning from vacation. He was born June 6, 1952, in Decatur, Illinois, son of David and Mary Glasscock. He married Teresa Thennes on May 18, 1990, in Wausau. She survives. George...
Sally Brzezinski
Mar 28, 2003
Sally Brzezinski 86, Wausau, died Friday, March 28, 2003 at Colonial Manor Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born December 12, 1916 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Thomas & Anna (Mallak) Matushak. On May 21, 1935, she married Edward Brzezinski in the town of Cassel. He preceded her in death on February 23, 1961. Sally...
Richard ''Dick'' Engman
Mar 27, 2003
Richard 'Dick' Engman 69, West Plains, Missouri, a former Wausau resident, died Thursday March 27, 2003 in Missouri. He was born June 13, 1933 in Wausau. On July 6, 1957 he married Jacqueline 'Jackie' Handrick in Halder. She survives. Dick was a veteran serving with the United States Navy. He had been employed with Marathon Electric Corporation retiring as foreman...
Nona K. Baldwin
Mar 27, 2003
Nona Baldwin 86, formerly of Schofield, died Thursday, March 27, 2003 at Kennedy Park Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. She was born May 16, 1916 in Dawson, North Dakota, daughter of the late Goodman & Tecla (Nelson) Anderson. On October 20, 1935, she married Jess Baldwin in Lone Rock, Iowa. He preceded her in death on April 12, 1998. Nona...
Paul E. Reissmann
Mar 26, 2003
Paul E. Reissmann, 83, 3806 Sherman Road, Wausau, died Wednesday, March 26, 2003, at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Paul was born October 2, 1919, in Wausau, son of the late Paul and Martha (Zemke) Reissmann. He married Betty Babcock on August 19, 1950 in Wausau. She survives. Paul graduated from Wausau High School and worked for Sears Roebuck until...
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