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.

Leonard A. Wadzinski

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Elsa Ida Zurow

Elsa Ida Zurow

Mar 24, 2003

Elsa I. Zurow 95, 3841 Carl Street, Wausau, died Monday March 24, 2003 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born August 29, 1907 in Germany, daughter of the late Herman and Anna (Wallschlaeger)Sandinger. She married Max Zurow in Chicago. He preceded her in death. Elsa and Max farmed in the Colby area and later, Elsa had...

Walter H. Salzwedel

Walter H. Salzwedel

Mar 24, 2003

Walter H. Salzwedel 79, Wausau, died Monday March 24, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born January 29, 1924 in Wausau, son of the late Carl Salzwedel and Martha (Niemczyk) Balz. On May 2, 1953 he married Lila Hole at the Church of St. Anne, Wausau. She survives. He was a distributor for Morning Glory Dairy and...

Leonard Sikorski

Leonard Sikorski

Mar 23, 2003

Leonard Sikorski, 89, formerly of 3002 Heron Avenue, Wausau, died Sunday, March 23, 2003, at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Leonard was born August 24, 1913, in Poniatowski, son of the late Anton and Helen (Soczka) Sikorski. He married Armella (Burgoyne) Egle, on July 1, 1961, at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. She survives. Leonard retired...

Robert G. Rodman

Robert G. Rodman

Mar 22, 2003

Robert G. Rodman, 67, F1427 State Highway 29, Athens, died Saturday, March 22, 2003, at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Robert was born October 24, 1935, in the town of Frankfort, son of Helen (Dorfschmidt) Rodman and the late Oscar Rodman. He married Judy Becker on September 8, 1962, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens. She survives. Robert was a dairy...

Sherry Kay Heckendorf

Sherry Kay Heckendorf

Mar 21, 2003

Sherry K. Heckendorf, 49, 4504 Evergreen Road, Wausau, died Friday, March 21, 2003, at her home. Sherry was born October 24, 1953, in Wausau, daughter of Veryl (Hollinger) Nowak, Wausau and the late Alfred Nowak. She married Eugene Heckendorf on May 7, 1977, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Sherry was a registered nurse for Colonial Manor Nursing...

Lucille Mary Johnson

Lucille Mary Johnson

Mar 20, 2003

Lucille Mary Johnson 97, formerly of Beloit, died Thursday, March 20, 2003 at Homme Home for the Aging, Wittenberg. She was born January 22, 1906 in Escanaba, Michigan, daughter of the late Henry and Elyse (Cyr) DeMontigny. She married E. Harold Johnson on October 26, 1934, in Beloit. He preceded her in death. Lucille was an office manager and one...

Shirley M. Mershon

Shirley M. Mershon

Mar 19, 2003

Shirley M. Mershon 58, 404 4th St., Marathon, died Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born April 14, 1944 in Wausau, daughter of the late Reinhold and Flossie (Bacon) Burk. Shirley was a retired homemaker. Survivors include three sons, Robert (Jenny) Chesney, Wausau, Brett (Tiffany) Chesney and Brian Chesney both of Marathon; two grandchildren;...

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