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.
Versal ''Jib'' Markofski
Mar 18, 2003
Versal "Jib" Markofski 69, Wausau, died Tuesday, March 18, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born on December 7, 1933 in Wausau, son of the late Lester and Virginia (Heidmann) Markofski. On July 20, 1957, he married Roberta DiMuzio in Wausau. She survives. Jib, though absent from the body, is now present with our precious Lord Jesus...
Joseph L. Moser
Mar 17, 2003
Joseph L. Moser 79, Marathon, was called to eternal rest on Monday, March 17, 2003 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born on September 20, 1923, Rib Mountain, son of the late Louis, Sr. and Louise (Kulow) Moser. On September 23, 1944, he married Adeline Ahrens at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Marathon. She survives. Joseph was a dairy...
Emma Paulina Mathilda Brown
Mar 16, 2003
Emma (Totzke) Brown, 95, formerly of the town of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, March 16th, 2003 at Colonial House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Colby. She was born February 18, 1908, in the town of Frankfort, daughter of the late Ferdinand and Emma (Hoernke)Totzke. She married Walter H. Brown on October 29th, 1932 at St. John Lutheran Church town of Wien....
Jacob Arthur Smith
Mar 13, 2003
Jacob Arthur Smith 22, 902 N. 3rd St., Wausau, born into eternal life on Thursday, March 13, 2003 in Wausau. He was born November 14, 1980 in Wausau, son of Mary (Jeffrey) Abt, Kronenwetter and Michael (Schandra Skalecke) Smith, Mosinee Jacob's favorite things to do were going for long walks, swimming at the Eau Claire Dells, hiking on Rib Mountain,...
Gordon C. Brown
Mar 12, 2003
Gordon C. Brown 74, Wausau, died Wednesday, March 12, 2003 at his home. He was born November 4, 1928 in Wausau. Son of the late Charles and Ida (Haufschildt) Brown. On June 26, 1954, he married Joyce Rau in Stratford. She preceded him in death on August 30, 1966. Gordon was a veteran of the US Air Force and worked...
Chadwick ''Chad'' Barber
Mar 11, 2003
Chadwick "Chad" Barber, 83, Marathon, died Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at his home. Born May 20, 1919 in the town of Butternut, son of the late Ward and Amanda (Knoop) Barber. Chad was a machinist and was proud to have served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the American Legion Zyk...
Ida S. Jacobsen
Mar 10, 2003
Ida S. Jacobsen, 104, Wausau, died Monday, March 10, 2003, at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. Ida was born January 18, 1899, in the town of Eau Plaine, daughter of the late David and Wilhelmina (Engleman) Riemer. She married Harry Jacobsen in July of 1920 in Marshfield. He preceded her in death in 1937. Ida was a homemaker...
Walter N. Wiesman
Mar 10, 2003
Walter N. Wiesman, 80, 3645 Evergreen Road, Marathon, died Monday, March 10, 2003, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Cedar Creek Manor, Mosinee. Walter was born December 22, 1922, in the town of Cleveland, son of the late Emil and Anna (Schoenfuss) Wiesman. He married Patricia McChesney on October 9, 1954 in Wausau. She preceded him...
Geraldine E. Knetter
Mar 7, 2003
Geraldine E. Knetter 69, 702 S. 20th Street, Wausau, died Friday March 7, 2003 at her home. She was born April 3, 1934 in Ringle, daughter of Blanche (Barden) Stoltz, Wausau and the late Henry Stoltz. On October 25, 1958 she married Raymond Knetter at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death June 13, 1997. Survivors besides...
Arthur C. Derouin, Jr
Mar 7, 2003
Arthur C. Derouin Jr., 67, 611 Gilbert St., Wausau, died Friday, March 7, 2003, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Arthur was born February 12, 1936, in Eau Claire, son of the late Arthur C. and Anastasia (Lightfoot) Derouin, Sr. Arthur was a custodian and worked for several years at the...
Russell ''Spike'' Waldinger
Mar 7, 2003
Russell "Spike" Waldinger 78, Rothschild, died Friday, March 7, 2003 at his home. He was born March 7, 1925 in Wausau, son of the late John and Emma (Beilke) Waldinger. On August 17, 1946, he married Lorraine Lyon in Wausau. She preceded him in death on November 19, 1987. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the...
Susan Flynn
Mar 5, 2003
Susan Flynn, 97, 724 Dekalb Street, Wausau, died Wednesday, March 5, 2003, at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Susan was born May 30, 1905 in Eau Claire, daughter of the late John and Minnie (Klein) Flynn. Susan attended nursing school in Minneapolis, Minnesota and prior to her retirement was the head of the Obstetrics Department at the former St. Mary...
Evelyn Kerslager
Mar 4, 2003
Evelyn Kerslager 78, Wausau, died Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at the Harmony Living Center-Jackson Square, Wausau. Evelyn was an executive secretary for AETNA Insurance Company for many years. Survivors include one daughter, Margaret Kerslager, Wausau; two sisters, Rosalia "Sally" Krahn, Edgar and Della Pyan, Wausau; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home,...
Cecelia ''Ceil'' Albrecht
Mar 3, 2003
Cecelia "Ceil" Albrecht, 93, Athens, died Monday, March 3, 2003, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. Ceil was born October 28, 1909, in the town of Rietbrock, Marathon County, daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Kropidlowski) Nowicki. She married John Albrecht June 10, 1930, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He...
Roger John Elliott
Mar 3, 2003
Roger J. Elliott, 74, Tomahawk, died Monday, March 3, 2003, at his home. Roger was born July 18, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late William and Florence (Oscroft) Elliott. He married M. Elizabeth "Liz" D'Arcy on September 22, 1950 in Riverside, Illinois. She survives. Roger was a carpenter and all around handyman. He also was in the real...
Catherine ''Rose'' Irick
Mar 3, 2003
Catherine "Rose" Irick 49, Wausau, died Monday, March 3, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born February 11, 1954 in Wausau, daughter of the late Douglas and Esther (Heidemann) Irick. Rose was a mother and a dark room assistant for the Irick Studio. Survivors include one son, Abraham...
Walter Burant Jr
Mar 2, 2003
Walter Burant Jr. 68, 2206 Ryanwood Ave., Schofield, died Saturday March 1, 2003 in Stevens Point. He was born May 11, 1934 in the town of Sharon, Portage County, son of the late Walter Sr. and Regina (Weronke) Burant. On May 27, 1961 he married Sylvia Czech at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, Bevent. She survives. Walter was a veteran of...
Alma Burmeister
Feb 26, 2003
Alma Burmeister 91, 5306 N. 152nd Ave., town of Stettin, died Wednesday, February 26, 2003 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. Alma was born June 30, 1911 in the town of Berlin, daughter of the late William and Martha (Altman) Krenz. On January 4, 1941, she married Ervin Burmeister at her parents home. He preceded her in death on March 1,...
Marjorie M. Zoromski
Feb 24, 2003
Marjorie M. Zoromski 77, 1320 Grand Avenue, Wausau, died Monday February 24, 2003 at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born September 6, 1925 in Saskatchawan, Canada, daughter of the late Roy and Susan (Schmirler) Merwin. On May 31, 1947 she married Andrew Zoromski at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Marjorie was a residential decorator and enjoyed embroidery,...
Michael ''Mike'' Knetter
Feb 24, 2003
Michael 'Mike' Knetter 85, Edgar, died Monday February 24, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born September 25, 1917 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Frank and Rose (Domkowski) Knetter. On October 28, 1941 he married Rose Brzezinski in Wausau. She survives. The Knetter's were dairy farmer's in the town of Emmet prior to...
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