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.
Lorraine Erdmann
Apr 2, 2003
Lorraine Erdmann 81, 15002 Highland Drive, Marathon, died Wednesday April 2, 2003 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, Wausau. She was born October 24, 1921 in Marathon, daughter of the late Frank Sr. and Alvina (Henke) Rajek. On May 15, 1946 she married Henry Erdmann at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death March 30, 1997. Lorraine was...
Ruth Elise Koltz
Apr 1, 2003
Ruth E. Koltz, 92, Wausau, died Tuesday, April 1, 2003, at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Ruth was born July 12, 1910, in Madison, daughter of the late Harry and Lillian (Martin) Sillars. Survivors include one son, Robert J. (Phyllis) Koltz, Wausau; seven grandchildren, Mary Koltz, Holly LeGrande, Robert Koltz, Donald Koltz, Peggy Mark, Heidi Gronna, Kurt Koltz; 13 great...
Larry Paul Wolfe
Apr 1, 2003
Larry P. Wolfe, 64, 2604 Country Creek Lane, Weston, died Tuesday, April 1, 2003, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home. Larry was born September 11, 1938, son of Stanley Wolfe and the late Lola (Nuremburg) Wolfe. He married Sharon Ackland on October 6, 1962. She preceded him in death March 27, 1998. Larry was...
Emeline (Lexon) Sutcliffe
Mar 31, 2003
Emeline (Lexon) Sutcliffe 92, Chetek, died Monday March 31, 2003 in Chetek, Wisconsin. She was born September 30, 1910 in Red Ridge, Michigan, daughter of the late Peter and Hilda (Aho) Lexon. Emeline was a homemaker. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Ellen (Morris) Phillips, Hatley, Doris (Donald) Freeman, Elmhurst, Ill., two sons, Charles W. Sutcliffe Jr. and Lee P. Sutcliffe,...
Esther H. Paulson
Mar 31, 2003
Esther H. Paulson, 87, Wausau, died Monday, March 31, 2003, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Esther was born May 21, 1915, in Athens, daughter of the late Michael and Elisza (Abitz) Mantik. She married Herbert Paulson on June 5, 1938 in Wausau. He preceded her in death on August 17,...
Clara Kostroski
Mar 30, 2003
Clara Kostroski 93, Wausau, passed away Sunday March 30, 2003 at Marywood Convalescent Center, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born June 13, 1909 in the town of Maine, daughter of the late Emil and Florentine Schulz. On June 21, 1930 she married Damon Kostroski. He preceded her in death August 20, 1982. Together they...
Dr. George Michael Glasscock
Mar 30, 2003
Dr. George M. Glasscock, 50, 2508 North 75th Avenue, Wausau, died early Sunday, March 30, 2003, in Chicago, Illinois, of an apparent heart attack. He and his wife were returning from vacation. He was born June 6, 1952, in Decatur, Illinois, son of David and Mary Glasscock. He married Teresa Thennes on May 18, 1990, in Wausau. She survives. George...
Sally Brzezinski
Mar 28, 2003
Sally Brzezinski 86, Wausau, died Friday, March 28, 2003 at Colonial Manor Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born December 12, 1916 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Thomas & Anna (Mallak) Matushak. On May 21, 1935, she married Edward Brzezinski in the town of Cassel. He preceded her in death on February 23, 1961. Sally...
Richard ''Dick'' Engman
Mar 27, 2003
Richard 'Dick' Engman 69, West Plains, Missouri, a former Wausau resident, died Thursday March 27, 2003 in Missouri. He was born June 13, 1933 in Wausau. On July 6, 1957 he married Jacqueline 'Jackie' Handrick in Halder. She survives. Dick was a veteran serving with the United States Navy. He had been employed with Marathon Electric Corporation retiring as foreman...
Nona K. Baldwin
Mar 27, 2003
Nona Baldwin 86, formerly of Schofield, died Thursday, March 27, 2003 at Kennedy Park Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. She was born May 16, 1916 in Dawson, North Dakota, daughter of the late Goodman & Tecla (Nelson) Anderson. On October 20, 1935, she married Jess Baldwin in Lone Rock, Iowa. He preceded her in death on April 12, 1998. Nona...
Paul E. Reissmann
Mar 26, 2003
Paul E. Reissmann, 83, 3806 Sherman Road, Wausau, died Wednesday, March 26, 2003, at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Paul was born October 2, 1919, in Wausau, son of the late Paul and Martha (Zemke) Reissmann. He married Betty Babcock on August 19, 1950 in Wausau. She survives. Paul graduated from Wausau High School and worked for Sears Roebuck until...
Elsa Ida Zurow
Mar 24, 2003
Elsa I. Zurow 95, 3841 Carl Street, Wausau, died Monday March 24, 2003 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born August 29, 1907 in Germany, daughter of the late Herman and Anna (Wallschlaeger)Sandinger. She married Max Zurow in Chicago. He preceded her in death. Elsa and Max farmed in the Colby area and later, Elsa had...
Walter H. Salzwedel
Mar 24, 2003
Walter H. Salzwedel 79, Wausau, died Monday March 24, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born January 29, 1924 in Wausau, son of the late Carl Salzwedel and Martha (Niemczyk) Balz. On May 2, 1953 he married Lila Hole at the Church of St. Anne, Wausau. She survives. He was a distributor for Morning Glory Dairy and...
Leonard Sikorski
Mar 23, 2003
Leonard Sikorski, 89, formerly of 3002 Heron Avenue, Wausau, died Sunday, March 23, 2003, at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Leonard was born August 24, 1913, in Poniatowski, son of the late Anton and Helen (Soczka) Sikorski. He married Armella (Burgoyne) Egle, on July 1, 1961, at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. She survives. Leonard retired...
Robert G. Rodman
Mar 22, 2003
Robert G. Rodman, 67, F1427 State Highway 29, Athens, died Saturday, March 22, 2003, at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Robert was born October 24, 1935, in the town of Frankfort, son of Helen (Dorfschmidt) Rodman and the late Oscar Rodman. He married Judy Becker on September 8, 1962, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens. She survives. Robert was a dairy...
Sherry Kay Heckendorf
Mar 21, 2003
Sherry K. Heckendorf, 49, 4504 Evergreen Road, Wausau, died Friday, March 21, 2003, at her home. Sherry was born October 24, 1953, in Wausau, daughter of Veryl (Hollinger) Nowak, Wausau and the late Alfred Nowak. She married Eugene Heckendorf on May 7, 1977, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Sherry was a registered nurse for Colonial Manor Nursing...
Lucille Mary Johnson
Mar 20, 2003
Lucille Mary Johnson 97, formerly of Beloit, died Thursday, March 20, 2003 at Homme Home for the Aging, Wittenberg. She was born January 22, 1906 in Escanaba, Michigan, daughter of the late Henry and Elyse (Cyr) DeMontigny. She married E. Harold Johnson on October 26, 1934, in Beloit. He preceded her in death. Lucille was an office manager and one...
Shirley M. Mershon
Mar 19, 2003
Shirley M. Mershon 58, 404 4th St., Marathon, died Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born April 14, 1944 in Wausau, daughter of the late Reinhold and Flossie (Bacon) Burk. Shirley was a retired homemaker. Survivors include three sons, Robert (Jenny) Chesney, Wausau, Brett (Tiffany) Chesney and Brian Chesney both of Marathon; two grandchildren;...
Versal ''Jib'' Markofski
Mar 18, 2003
Versal "Jib" Markofski 69, Wausau, died Tuesday, March 18, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born on December 7, 1933 in Wausau, son of the late Lester and Virginia (Heidmann) Markofski. On July 20, 1957, he married Roberta DiMuzio in Wausau. She survives. Jib, though absent from the body, is now present with our precious Lord Jesus...
Joseph L. Moser
Mar 17, 2003
Joseph L. Moser 79, Marathon, was called to eternal rest on Monday, March 17, 2003 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born on September 20, 1923, Rib Mountain, son of the late Louis, Sr. and Louise (Kulow) Moser. On September 23, 1944, he married Adeline Ahrens at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Marathon. She survives. Joseph was a dairy...
