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.
Victor G. Zimmerman
Jan 27, 2003
Victor G. Zimmerman 80, 1100 Lakeview Drive, Wausau, died Monday January 27, 2003 at North Central Health Care Facilities, Wausau. He was born May 5, 1922 in Schofield, son of the late August and Bertha (Schmidt) Zimmerman. Survivors include three brothers, Lawrence (Angie) Zimmerman, Weston, Vilas (Wanda) Zimmerman, Marathon, Earl (Jean) Zimmerman, Osseo, five sisters, Helen Lewis, Weston, Grace Genrich...
Stephen J. Paul
Jan 27, 2003
Stephen J. Paul 57, Wausau, died January 27, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born March 28, 1945 in Yankton, South Dakota, son of the late Stephen and Elsie (Uherka) Paul. On February 4, 1967, he married Norma Schweitzer in Adrian, Minnesota. She preceded him in death on May 20, 1977. He then married Sheree Norton on...
Harold C. Jacob
Jan 26, 2003
Harold C. Jacob 80, 1711 Daley Avenue, Schofield, died Sunday January 26, 2003 at the Hospice House, Wausau. He was born August 7, 1922 in the town of Hamburg, son of the late William and Bertha (Frase) Jacob. Prior to his retirement, Harold was employed as a heavy equipment operator. Harold was mechanically inclined and handy with automotive repair. An...
Ervin J. Cihlar
Jan 26, 2003
Ervin J. Cihlar 75, 3171 County Road B, Marathon, died Sunday January 26, 2003 at his home. He was born July 7, 1927 in Mosinee, son of the late Joseph and Anna (Cerny) Cihlar. On September 23, 1953 he married Irene Krautkramer at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. Ervin was a dairy farmer and carpenter in rural Mosinee...
Glenn H. Rogers
Jan 26, 2003
Glenn H. Rogers 71, Rothschild, died Sunday, January 26, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care, Wausau Hospital. He was born June 4, 1931 in Cook County, Illinois, son of the late Albert and Eleanor (Pruessner) Rogers. On June 28, 1975, he married Kathleen Disbrow in Wausau. She survives. Glenn was a watchmaker...
Melvin C. Heise
Jan 25, 2003
Melvin "Sonny" Heise, 63, town of Rib Falls, passed away at his home on January 25, 2003. He was born July 26, 1939, in Rib Falls, the son of Ella (Heise) Pagel and the late Alfred Heise. On May 20, 1961, he married LeIla Dehnel at St. Johns Church, Town of Maine. As a young man, Melvin drove milk truck,...
Alex A. Butalla
Jan 23, 2003
Alex A. Butalla 87, formerly of Marathon, died January 23, 2003 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born May 23, 1915 in the town of Marathon, son of the late John Sr. and Margaret (Fischer) Butalla. On June 10, 1940, he married Lorraine Volhard in Marathon. She preceded him in death on March 21, 1988. In their younger...
Katherine U. Dornstreich
Jan 23, 2003
Katherine U. Dornstreich 84, Wausau, died Thursday, January 23, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Katherine was a cook in the Wausau area until the time of her retirement. Survivors include two sisters, Agnes Siewert and Evelyn (Marlyn) Bartsch both of Wausau; one brother, Joe Mertes, Wausau. Funeral services will...
Infant Noah Robert Johnson
Jan 23, 2003
Noah Robert Johnson, infant son of Robin Johnson, Wausau was born to eternal life Thursday, January 23, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Besides his mother, Robin Johnson, Wausau, he is survived by one sister, Tashana Johnson; one brother, Keshawn Johnson; maternal grandparents, Thomas and Patricia Jerzak, Wausau; aunt and uncle Kim and Russell Zblewski, Wausau and their six...
William ''Bill' Knudsen
Jan 23, 2003
William "Bill" Knudsen, 80, Wausau, died Thursday, January 23, 2003, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Bill was born March 27, 1922 in Wausau, son of the late John and Anna (Anderson) Knudsen Sr. He married Rosemary Schulz on June 28, 1958 at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus,...
Catherine A. Gorectke
Jan 23, 2003
Catherine A. Gorectke 89, Wausau, died Thursday January 23, 2003 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born June 17, 1914 in Dousman, daughter of the late Joseph and Ottillia (Ruff) Koehler. On September 2, 1950 she married Lambert Gorectke at St. Paul Catholic Church, Bloomer. He preceded her in death February 21, 1998. Catherine was a waitress for...
Anne M. Knauf
Jan 22, 2003
Anne M. Knauf 83, Wausau, died Wednesday January 22, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born January 10, 1920 in Bevent, daughter of the late Stanley and Frances (Jeske) Zyduck. On June 30, 1941 she married Bernard C. Knauf at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on October 22, 1993. After their marriage,...
Gary A. Stone
Jan 21, 2003
Gary A. Stone, 65, Plover, died Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at Our House Assisted Living in Plover. Gary was born September 4, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, son of Theresa (Klamm) Stone and the late Lloyd Stone. Gary was a security runner and a U.S. Army Veteran. Besides his mother, Theresa Stone, Stevens Point, he is survived by one sister, Sharon...
Melanie L. Cummings
Jan 21, 2003
Melanie Cummings, 56, died Tuesday, January 21, 2003, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Melanie was born September 8, 1946 in Savannah, Georgia, daughter of Dorothy (Jernigan) Robbins, Savannah, and the late William Robbins. She married LaVerne G. Cummings July 10, 1964 in Savannah, Georgia. He preceded her in death November...
Raymond ''Bucky'' Hopperdietzel
Jan 20, 2003
Raymond "Bucky" Hopperdietzel, 75, Town of Rietbrock, died Monday, January 20, 2003 at Colonial Manor Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. Raymond was born August 26, 1927 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Frank and Ola (Kahl) Hopperdietzel. He married Delores Achterberg on July 31, 1948 in the town of Hamburg. She survives. Bucky was a farmer in...
Nancy M. Huntington
Jan 18, 2003
Nancy M. Huntington, 71, Wausau, Died Saturday, January 18, 2003, at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Nancy was born March 25, 1931, in Merrill, daughter of the late Charles and Mary (McCormick) Hassenfus. She married Hank Huntington on November 20, 1954 in Wausau. He preceded her in death March 12, 2002. Nancy was employed by the Wausau School District at...
Yvonne C. Coushman
Jan 17, 2003
Yvonne C. Coushman 64, T643 County Road WW, Wausau, died Friday January 17, 2003 at her home, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born November 6, 1938 in Hortonville, daughter of the late Benjamin and Theresa (Stadler) Nieuwenhuis. On August 31, 1957 she married Charles Coushman at The Church of St. Anne, Wausau. He survives....
Scott A. Hutchison
Jan 16, 2003
Scott A. Hutchison, 39, 809 South Third Avenue, Wausau, died Thursday, January 16, 2003 at his home. Scott was born November 20, 1963 in Wausau, son of the late Edward and Dorothy (Weber) Hutchison Sr. Scott was a computer technician. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, especially poker and was an admirer of Harley Davidson Motor Cycles. He is survived by...
James Deaubl
Jan 15, 2003
James Deaubl, 78, Wausau, died Wednesday, January 15, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. James was born October 11, 1924 in Athens, son of the late Joseph and Susan (Welbes) Deaubl. He married Priscilla Stahnke on December 11, 1954 in Wausau. She preceded him in death November 14, 1994. James...
Ernest M. Barthels
Jan 12, 2003
Ernest M. Barthels, 78, 912 N. Hawley Road, Milwaukee, died Sunday January 12, 2003 at St. Joseph Hospital, Milwaukee. He was born April 20, 1924 in Schofield, son of the late Louie and Sophie (Wagner) Barthels. Ernest attended the Janesville School for the Visually Handicapped. He was employed as a machine crewman in the pen department in an industry for...
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