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.
Elroy E. Wolfe
Nov 2, 2003
Elroy E. Wolfe 78, 607 Johnson Street, Rothschild, died Sunday November 2, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born August 7, 1925 in Wausau. He married the former Jeanette Hirsch. Elroy retired after 44 years of service with the former Muskegon Piston Ring Co., Schofield. He was a...
Ralph F. Kilian
Oct 31, 2003
Ralph F. Kilian, 79, formerly of 926 S. 11th Ave., Wausau, died Fri. Oct. 31, 2003 at River Pines Nursing Home, Stevens Point. He was born Jan. 7, 1924 in the town of Berlin, son of the late Otto and Leona (Tisch) Kilian. On Feb. 23, 1946 he married Adelaide Handrick in Wausau. She survives. Ralph had been employed for...
Holinda Mckee
Oct 31, 2003
Holdina McKee, 85, Athens, died Friday, October 31, 2003 at Continental Manor Nursing Home, Abbotsford. She was born December 6, 1917 in the Town of Wein, daughter of the late Herman and Wilhemnia (Wentz) Viegut. On September 10, 1938 she married Walter McKee at St. John Lutheran Church in the town of Wein. He preceded her in death on April...
Lorraine M. Greiner
Oct 30, 2003
Lorraine M. Greiner, 76, 1505 W. Randolph St., Wausau, died Thursday, October 30, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born November 24, 1926 in Athens, daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Riehle) Hart. On May 28, 1949 she married Ralph C. Greiner in Athens. He preceded her in death on July 13, 1984. Lorraine and Ralph...
Frank Zettler Jr
Oct 30, 2003
Frank "Pat" Zettler Jr., 90, Athens, died Thursday, October 30, 2003 at Continental Manor Nursing Home, Abbotsford. He was born June 9, 1913 in the town of Johnson, son of the late Frank Sr. and Josephine (Kautzer) Zettler. On June 1, 1935, he married Sophia Boris at St. John Catholic Church, Wuertzburg. She preceded him in death on November 23,...
Lillian L. Krautkramer
Oct 29, 2003
Lillian L. Krautkramer 81, formerly Marathon, died Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born December 16, 1921 in Edgar, daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Kania) Strasser. On October 10, 1945, she married Alois Krautkramer at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. He preceded her in death on May 11, 1999. Lillian was a...
Harvey J. Graveen Jr
Oct 29, 2003
Harvey J. Graveen Jr. 61, Wausau, died Wednesday October 29, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born February 1, 1942 in Wausau son of Doris (Pyke) Graveen, Wausau and the late Harvey Graveen, Sr. In January 1963 he married Dorothy Korab. She preceded him in death in 1985. Harvey was a fork lift and equipment operator for...
Erna A. Buetow
Oct 29, 2003
Erna A. Buetow 86, Marathon, died Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at her home. She was born July 10, 1917 in town of Stettin, daughter of the late Ludwig and Margaret (Hoeppner) Stahel. On July 8, 1939, she married Victor Buetow at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Stettin. He preceded her in death on August 30, 1977. Erna was a loving...
Joseph G. Salber
Oct 27, 2003
Joseph G. Salber 72, 4142 Marathon Rd., Marathon, died Monday October 27, 2003 at his home, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born September 4, 1931 in Raeville, Nebraska, son of the late George and Anna (Schmidt) Salber. Prior to retirement, the Salber's were dairy farmers in the town of Marathon. Joseph was a veteran...
Esther A. Schmutzler
Oct 26, 2003
Esther A. Schmutzler 93, 3105 Highland Lane, Wausau, died Sunday, October 26, 2003 at Colonial Manor Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born on February 4, 1910 in the town of Hewitt, daughter of the late Otto and Anna (Feltis) Genrich. Esther was married to Fred Hollman. On October 15, 1962 she married Ervin Schmutzler in Michigan. He preceded...
Cynthia (Mott) Whitaker
Oct 25, 2003
Cynthia (Mott) Whitaker 30, 1247 Elm Street, Wausau, died Saturday October 25, 2003 as the result of a traffic accident. She was born April 7, 1973 in Batavia, New York, daughter of Rev. James and Meribeth (Brown) Mott. On February 14, 1999 she married Brian Whitaker in Dallas, PA. Cynthia graduated from Twin Tiers Baptist High School, Breesport, NY and...
Sylvester E. Lipinski
Oct 23, 2003
Sylvester E. Lipinski, Sr., 89, 707 N. Second Avenue, Edgar, died Thursday, October 23, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born September 12, 1914 in Poniatowski son of the late Ignatz and Josephine Lipinski. On July 2, 1938 he married Goldie Ziegel in Wuertzburg. Sylvester farmed in the town of Rietbrock, was a logger and worked for...
Leon C. Weisbrod
Oct 22, 2003
Leon C. Weisbrod 79, 114 Weston Ave., Rothschild, died Wednesday, October 22, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born April 29, 1924 in Wausau, son of the late William Sr. and Frances (Odenweller) Weisbrod. On October 2, 1948, he married Ruth Fahl at St. Joseph Catholic Church, DePere....
Todd A. Falkowski
Oct 21, 2003
Todd A. Falkowski 39, 932 S. 9th Ave., Wausau, died Tuesday October 21, 2003 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born June 5, 1964 in Rockford, Ill., son of Rita R. (Teeters) Falkowski, Mosinee and the late Gilbert J. Falkowski. On March 4, 2000, he married Cheryl (Newton) Mancheski at The Church of St. Anne, Wausau. She survives. For...
Harold C. Denfeld
Oct 20, 2003
Harold C. Denfeld, 75, 5072 Thomas Hill Road, Edgar, died Monday, October 20, 2003 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. He was born November 19, 1927 in Wausau, son of the late Theodore and Frances (Hoffman) Denfeld. On May 5, 1962 he married Florence Wendt in Wausau. She survives. Harold was raised on the family farm in Rib...
Kathryn M. Laitala
Oct 20, 2003
Kathryn M. Laitala, 83, Wausau, died Monday, October 20, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital, Wausau. She was born February 18, 1920 in Saxon, Wis., daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Sailer) Baker. On November 1, 1939 she married John W. Laitala in Saxon. He preceded her in death on February 12, 1990. Kathryn retired from the Department...
Evelyn M. Buchberger
Oct 18, 2003
Evelyn M. Buchberger 93, formerly of Marathon, died Saturday October 18, 2003 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born September 17, 1910, daughter of the late John and Magdalene (Uebelacker) Sonnentag. Evelyn was a 1929 graduate of Marathon High School. On July 8, 1940 she married Norbert Buchberger at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death...
Clarence A. Lenhard
Oct 16, 2003
Clarence A. Lenhard, 82, 309 Munes Street, Athens, died Thursday, October 16, 2003 at his home surrounded by his family after a brief battle with cancer. He was born May 6, 1921 in the town of Rietbrock son of the late Otto and Ida (Rosner) Lenhard. On August 8, 1942 he married Clara Bangart at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Rozellville....
Ewald A. Lehrmann
Oct 16, 2003
Ewald A. Lehrmann 86, 5109 Packer Drive, Wausau formerly of Edgar, walked into the gate of Heaven on Thursday, October 16, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born July 5, 1917 in the town of Rib Falls, son of the late August and Anna (Retzlaff) Lehrmann. In 1958,...
David M. Courchaine
Oct 16, 2003
David Michael Courchaine 21, Marathon, died Thursday, October 16, 2003 as a result of an automobile accident in Manitowoc County. David was a 2001 graduate of Marathon High School. He was active in basketball, football, track, and choir. He was employed at Hereford & Hops, Wausau. Survivors include his parents, Joseph and Donna Courchaine, Marathon; two sisters, Stacy Courchaine, Baltimore,...
