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.
Angeline ''Angie'' Soeder
Dec 15, 2002
Angeline 'Angie' Soeder 75, 303 S. 9th Ave., Wausau, died Sunday December 15, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care, Wausau Hospital. She was born September 30, 1927 in South Milwaukee, daughter of the late Valentine and Frances (Novak) Wianecki. On February 15, 1947 she married Donald Soeder in Montello. He survives. Prior...
Roger J. Drevlow
Dec 14, 2002
Roger J. Drevlow 61, 3603 Christopher Circle, Wausau, died Saturday, December 14, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at his home. Roger was a computer service representative for the former Sorbus Company, Wausau until the time of his retirement. Besides his wife, Jeanette (Heidemann) Drevlow, Wausau, Survivors includes one daughter, Kimberly (William) Karls, Cottage Grove; two...
Erma H. Myszka
Dec 14, 2002
Erma H. Myszka, 85, formerly of Deerview Meadows, Medford, died Sat. Dec. 14, 2002 at the Medford Nursing Center. ... Erma was born September 14, 1917 in Milan, daughter of the late James and Ida (Leonard) Soucek. She married Joseph Myszka on June 30, 1936 in Wuertzburg. He preceded her in death on October 20, 1992. Erma was a homemaker...
Marian Marie Ann Bumann
Dec 14, 2002
Marian Marie Bumann, 94, formerly of White Lake, Wisconsin, died Sat. December 14, 2002 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born May 26, 1908 in Marathon, daughter of the late Anthony and Agatha (Blume) Bumann. Marian was the owner and operator of the White Lake Boarding House for many years, prior to her retirement. She was...
Edith C. Koepke
Dec 13, 2002
Edith C. Koepke, 92, Edgar, died Friday, December 13, 2002 at the House of Dove, Marshfield. Edith was born July 22, 1910, in Marathon County, daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Schwinge) Jahnke. She married Alvin Koepke. He preceded her in death in January 1978. Edith was a homemaker and farmed in the town of Frankfort with her husband...
Gordon Lee Pecher
Dec 12, 2002
Gordon L. Pecher, 56, Arpin, died Sunday, December 8, 2002 at St. Joseph Hospital Marshfield. Gordon was born January 29, 1946 in Marshfield, son of Gladys (Tessmer) Pecher and the late Arthur Pecher. Gordon was a self-employed mechanic in the Athens area for many years. Survivors include his mother, Gladys(Paul) Olsen, Wisconsin Rapids, two sons Gordon Pecher Jr., Darryl Pecher,...
Irma T. Schneveis
Dec 12, 2002
Irma T. Schneveis 93, 500 Washington Street, Athens, died Thursday December 12, 2002 at her home. She was born March 20, 1909 in the town of Bern, daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Offer) Leisle. On September 12, 1931 she married Joseph F. Schneveis at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He preceded her in death July 10, 1985. Irma...
Sadie Tucker
Dec 12, 2002
Sadie Tucker, 94 of Wausau, died Thursday, December 12, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Sadie was born May 17, 1908, in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Clara (Klein) Hoover. She married Wilford E. Tucker on December 9, 1926 in Wisconsin Rapids. He preceded her in death in...
Dores V. Westfall
Dec 12, 2002
Dores V. Westfall 74, 215 Grand Ave., Merrill, died Thursday, December 12, 2002 at her home. She was born December 20, 1927 in Merrill, daughter of the late John and Hattie (Fishbach) Henneman. Dores worked for Hanson Glove, Merrill, Marathon Cheese Corporation and the Midway Motel, Wausau until the time of her retirement. She enjoyed playing the guitar, trout fishing...
Avis G. Schmitt
Dec 12, 2002
Avis G. Schmitt 80, 1512 Smith Street, Schofield, died Thursday December 12, 2002 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born February 18, 1922 in Hutchinson, Minn., daughter of the late John and Catherine (Terrio) Smith. On May 20, 1943 she married Winfield Schmitt at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Prior to her retirement, Avis...
Dawn G. Lillie
Dec 12, 2002
Dawn G. Lillie 77, Kenosha, a former Wausau resident, died Thursday December 12, 2002 at her home. She was born April 17, 1925 in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Minnie (Voight) Herzog. On June 9, 1945 she married Adelbert 'Del' Lillie in Wausau. Dawn had been employed at Ocean Spray in Kenosha prior to her retirement. She enjoyed...
Delia Garves
Dec 11, 2002
Delia Garves, 83, 906 Strowbridge St., Wausau, died Weds. December 11, 2002 in Geneva, Illinois. Delia had been employed at Connor Forest Industries, Wausau. Survivors include a daughter, Noreen (Keith) Larson, Wayne, Ill., three grandchildren, two sisters, Margaret Walsh, Chicago and Ann Folan, Ireland. Services will be 7 p.m. Saturday at the Church of St. Anne, Wausau. Burial will be...
Leona Emilie Ottilie Gresens
Dec 11, 2002
Leona Gresens, 90, Wausau, died Wednesday, December 11, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. Leona was born October 9, 1912 in the town of Texas, daughter of the late Carl and Ottelia (Behnke) Ulrich. She married Herbert A. Gresens on August 26, 1933 at St. Paul Lutheran Church,...
Walter ''Pikie'' Schneider
Dec 8, 2002
Walter "Pikie" Schneider, 74, 211 North First Avenue, Edgar, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, December 8, 2002 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born on August 9, 1928 in Marshfield, son of the late Walter and Ann (Gleischner) Schneider. On June 9, 1951, he married Roberta Brehm. He worked as a lineman for Wisconsin Public...
Keith A. Jessen
Dec 8, 2002
Keith A. Jessen, 48, 2322 Courtland Drive, Kronenwetter, died Sunday, December 8, 2002 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Keith was born January 24, 1954, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania son of Clyde Jessen and the late Lorraine (Herzer) Jessen. He married Catherine "Tilly" Tilleson on May 24, 1996 in Wausau. She survives. Keith was a systems technician with Charter Communications for...
Adolph 'Sonny' Bittner
Dec 8, 2002
Adolph "Sonny" Bittner 85, 611 Lazy Acre Rd., Wausau, died Sunday December 8, 2002 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born May 21, 1917 in Milwaukee, son of the late Anton and Margaret (Lepak) Bittner. On May 16, 1939 he married Dorothy Schreiber at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder. He farmed in Mosinee and Marathon area, then prior...
Belva A. Kordus
Dec 8, 2002
Belva A. Kordus 81, Brokaw, died Sunday December 8, 2002 at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born July 16, 1921 in Antigo. On May 29, 1940 she married Ervin P. Kordus at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on February 15, 2001. Belva was a good cook, and also enjoyed reading and golf. Survivors include...
Mary Lechelt Rucinski
Dec 7, 2002
Mary Lechelt Rucinski went to be with her Lord after a long courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born January 20, 1955 in Merrill, daughter of William and Florence (Torzewski) Lechelt. Mary attended Merrill public schools and graduated from MATC with a Dental Hygenist Degree in 1978. On May 12, 1984 she married her best friend and the love...
Charles D. Falkowski
Dec 7, 2002
Charles D. Falkowski, 55, 1381 Miller Road, Hatley, died Saturday, December 7, 2002 at his home. Charles was born October 19, 1947, in Wausau, son of Elsie (Kleman) Falkowski, Mosinee and the late Charles Falkowski Sr. He married Sandy Vander Koy on May 16, 1970 in Bevent. She survives. Charles was a shift supervisor for Lignotech* US Inc., Rothschild. Charles...
Leonard M. Netzel
Dec 6, 2002
Leonard M. Netzel 83, 1221 S. 5th Avenue, Wausau, died Friday December 6, 2002 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born June 22, 1919 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Anna (Lewandowski) Netzel. On July 16, 1945 he married Carolyn Frank in Madison. She preceded him in death on August 4, 1978. Leonard was a veteran...
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