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.
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...
George ''Don'' Lambert
Jan 11, 2003
George 'Don' Lambert 87, 3001 Westhill Dr., Wausau, died Saturday January 11, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born May 11, 1915 in Tomahawk, son of the late George and Nellie (Reynolds) Lambert. He married Alice Belliveau. She survives. Prior to his retirement, George had been employed as an electrical supervisor for Wisconsin Public Service Corporation. He...
Lucy Novitzke
Jan 11, 2003
Lucy Novitzke 94, 112 Fourth Avenue, Edgar died Saturday January 11, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born June 21, 1908 in Durand, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Gilfoyle) Boehm. On June 12, 1928 she married Joseph Novitzke in Edgar. He preceded her in death April...
Kenneth F. Gorecki
Jan 10, 2003
Kenneth F. Gorecki 66, Wausau, died Friday January 10, 2003 at his home. He was born August 1, 1936 in Wausau, oldest son of the late Frank and Jeanette (Pittsley) Gorecki. On June 13, 1981 he married Shirley (Herman) Mueller at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. She survives. Kenneth served in the U.S. Army National Guard...
Gene Elden Baumgardner
Jan 8, 2003
Gene E. Baumgardner 80, Wausau, died Wednesday January 8, 2003 at the Hospice House, Wausau. He was born April 12, 1922 in Morrill, Nebraska son of the late Frank and Jesse(Allen)Baumgardner. On November 14, 1984 he married Lucille Berg, in Las Vegas. She survives. Gene was a retired Wyoming rancher, construction worker, auctioneer and logger on the west coast. He...
Agnes N. Gorski
Jan 7, 2003
Agnes N. Gorski 84, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 7, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born May 24, 1918 in Lamberton, Minnesota, daughter of the late Peder and Martha (Erickson) Prestegaard. On April 8, 1953, she married Stanley Gorski in Merrill. He preceded her in death on April 11, 1987. Agnes was a homemaker and a loving...
Grace L. Erdmann
Jan 6, 2003
Grace L. Erdmann 102, Marathon, died Monday, January 6, 2003 at Kennedy Park Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. She was born August 18, 1900 in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late August and Anna (Hanke) Hoffmann. On September 29, 1923, she married Leo Erdmann in the town of Rib Falls. He preceded her in death January 3,...
Mae Harding
Jan 5, 2003
Mae Harding 91, 2400 Marshall St., Wausau, died Sunday, January 5, 2003 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Mae was employed for over 20 years at the former Memorial Hospital, Wausau. Survivors include one daughter, Jean (John) Waddle, Tucson, Arizona; three sons, Robert (Terry) Harding, Athens, Thomas Harding and Joseph Harding both of Merrill; nine grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; two...
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