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.
Alan R. Denfeld
Feb 11, 2003
Alan R. Denfeld 64, 3006 Dove Ave., Wausau, died Tuesday, February 11, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born March 14, 1938 in Wausau, son of the late Raymond and Edna (Ferries) Denfeld. On May 14, 1960, he married Janette Springer at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. She survives. Alan had been employed...
Selma ''Sally'' Mais
Feb 11, 2003
Selma "Sally" Mais, 92, Wausau, died Tuesday, February 11, 2003, at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. Sally was born December 18, 1910, in the town of Stettin, daughter of the late August and Wilhelmina Seehafer. She married Earl Mais on October 3, 1936, in the town of Stettin. He preceded her in death October 18, 1976. Sally was...
Adeline C. Marthaler
Feb 8, 2003
Adeline C. Marthaler 66, 100 County Hwy. WW, Brokaw, died Saturday February 8, 2003 at her home under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born May 22, 1936 in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Rudy and Adeline (Sterzinger) Vesely. On May 7, 1955 she married Donald Marthaler at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild....
Darlene Anne Buttermore
Feb 8, 2003
Darlene A. Buttermore, Wausau, died Saturday, February 8, 2003, at Colonial Manor Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. Darlene was born March 9, 1944, in Athens, daughter of the late Albert and Katherine (Sprenger) Dorfschmidt. Darlene was a homemaker. Survivors include one daughter, Michele (Tony) DiMauro, Omaha, Nebraska; two sisters, Maybel (Eugene) Drewek, Stettin, Violet Sutter, Athens; three grandchildren, Jacob, Trevor...
Ralph H. Lepage
Feb 8, 2003
Ralph H. LePage 86, a former Wausau resident, died Saturday February 8, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born March 15, 1916 in Green Bay, son of the late John and Deola (Huntington) LePage. On May 13, 1939 he married Marcella Simonet in Green Bay. She preceded him on death January 10, 1998. Ralph had been employed...
Ron J. Reetz
Feb 7, 2003
Ron J. Reetz 67, 2067 James St., Mosinee, died Friday, February 7, 2003 at his home under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services of Marshfield. Ron was born May 14, 1935 in Wausau. On December 9, 1955, he married Marie Teuchert. She survives. Ron was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the US Army. He was...
Erhardt J. Kafka
Feb 5, 2003
Erhardt J. Kafka, 79, Edgar, died Wednesday, February 5, 2003, at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Erhardt was born December 1, 1923 in the town of Cleveland, son of the late Frank and Anna (Ottelein) Kafka Jr. Erhardt farmed in the town of Cleveland and was a cabinetmaker for Roddis Lumber & Veneer. Survivors include two brothers, Clarence Kafka, Stratford,...
Bruce R. Duff
Feb 4, 2003
Bruce R. Duff, 66, Hatley, died Tuesday, February 4, 2003, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Bruce was born January 29, 1937 in Antigo, son of the late Robert and Ethel (Kollath) Duff. He married Gretchen Kuhn on April 30, 1966 in Kaukauna. She survives. Bruce was a railroad engineer. He...
Edna F. Schreier
Feb 3, 2003
Edna Frances (Rajek) Schreier 84, 2969 Granite Road, Mosinee, died Monday February 3, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born December 26, 1918 in Marathon, daughter of the late Frank Sr. and Alvina (Henke) Rajek. An amazing, compassionate person, Edna, loved being a homemaker and spending time with her family. Among her favorite things to do were...
Angeline M. Vasilovich
Feb 2, 2003
Angeline M. Vasilovich, 70, died Sunday, February 2, 2003 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. Angeline was born March 3, 1932 in Illinois, daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Laurie. She married Emil Vasilovich in Illinois. He preceded her in death in 1995. Angeline was a homemaker and an avid runner. Survivors include, two sons, Guy...
Allen Mieritz
Feb 1, 2003
Allen Mieritz 67, P.O. Box 1345, Wausau, Wisconsin, 54402, died Saturday February 1, 2003 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born March 4, 1935 in Milwaukee, son of the late Wilmer J. and Gertrude (Felske) Miertiz. On April 7, 1956 he married Roberta S. Matthews in Chicago, Illinois. She survives. Allen and Roberta owned and operated a construction company...
Alfred F. Potts
Jan 31, 2003
Alfred F. Potts 85, 1102 S. 18th Avenue, Wausau, died Friday January 31, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born January 18, 1918 in Milwaukee, son of the late Charles and Anna (Felske) Potts. On May 2, 1942 he married Helen Kralcik at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Milan....
Genevieve Baehman
Jan 29, 2003
Genevieve Baehman, 91, Wausau, died Wednesday, January 29, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Genevieve was born August 19, 1911 in Wausau, daughter of the late Leon and Frances (Schacta) Clarkowski. She married Reid Baehman. He preceded her in death. Genevieve worked for many years at Wausau Insurance. She is...
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...
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