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.
Angus Brookhyser
May 8, 2003
Angus "Curly" Brookhyser 87, of Athens, died Thursday May 8, 2003 in the Palliative Care Unit of St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born October 21, 1915 in the Town of Weston, son of the late Bernhard and Armintha (Sillars) Brookhyser. On August 4, 1940, he married Josephine Habrich in Wausau. She survives. Curly graduated from Wausau East High School,...
Elton "Jake" Henrichs
May 8, 2003
Elton "Jake" Henrichs 64, a former Merrill resident, died Thursday May 8, 2003 at Lakeside Nursing Home, Chippewa Falls. Prior to his retirement, Jake had been employed with Wausau Homes. He was a veteran of the US Marines. Survivors include two sons, Richard Henrichs, Mayville and James Henrichs, Antigo, three sisters, Evelyn Mullins, Athens, Mavis (Eldred) Nehrbass, Athens and Arlene...
Arnold R. Radke
May 3, 2003
Arnold Radke 82, Marathon, died Saturday, May 3, 2003 with his family by his side under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born on September 28, 1920 in the town of Stettin, son of the late Herman & Amanda (Bielke) Radke. On July 6, 1946, he married Rose Tesch at...
Raymond G. Krautkramer
May 2, 2003
Raymond G. Krautkramer, 94, Wausau, died Friday, May 2, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Ray was born August 29, 1908 in Marathon, son of the late Frank and Mary (Clair) Krautkramer. He married Margaret Schnitzer on October 5, 1941. She preceded him in death March 30, 1998. Ray and...
Dr. Raymond D. Dillon
May 2, 2003
Dr. Raymond D. Dillon 78, Wausau died May 2, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born April 19, 1925 in Superior, son of the late James and Emma (Neighardt) Dillon. On June 7, 1950, he married Bernice Munnings in Superior. He was a veteran of the 454th Bomber...
Barbara Mabel Strasburg
May 2, 2003
Barbara M. Strasburg, 75, Tomahawk, died Wednesday, April 30, 2003 at Community Health Care Center Wausau Hospital. Barbara was born December 3, 1927, in Tomahawk, daughter of the late Roy and Ethel (McGee) Martell. Barbara was a homemaker. Survivors include one daughter, Sharon (Greg) Heise, Weston; one son, Gale (Pam) Strasburg, Abbotsford; six grandchildren; one great grandchild. Private graveside services...
Eugene Rogalla
Apr 30, 2003
Eugene J. "Geno" Rogalla 62, 920 Campus Drive, Wausau, died Wednesday April 30, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born January 28, 1941 in Wausau, son of Monica (Worzalla) Rogalla, Wausau and the late Albert Rogalla. For many years, Eugene was a regular fixture near the downtown bank selling his typewriter artwork and general merchandise from a...
Loretta Bonkoski
Apr 30, 2003
Loretta Bonkoski, 84, Rothschild, died Wednesday, April 30, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. Loretta was born August 6, 1918, in the town of Mosinee, daughter of the late Anton and Frances (Jansen) Heil. She married John Henry Bonkoski on January 25, 1941 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Dubuque, Iowa. He...
David E. Johnson
Apr 30, 2003
David E. Johnson, 51, 7688 Pike Lake Road, Hatley, died Wednesday, April 30, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. David was born June 7, 1951 in Wausau, son of Russell and Florence (Schreiber) Johnson. He was proud to have served his country for six years in the Wisconsin National Guard. David was self-employed. He enjoyed doing auto body work,...
Florence Mary Zimick
Apr 28, 2003
Florence M. Zimick, 88, Wausau, died Monday, April 28, 2003, at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. Florence was born June 18, 1914, in Wausau, daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Dahl) Boerke. She married Raymond A. Zimick on May 26, 1934 at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wausau. He preceded her in death February 23, 1987. Florence was a...
Minnie L. Detert
Apr 26, 2003
Minnie L. Detert 93, Wausau, died Saturday April 26, 2003 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born October 28, 1909 in the town of Texas, daughter of the late Carl and Amelia (Imm) Henke. On May 9, 1936 she married Paul Detert in Marathon. He preceded her in death April 24, 1971. Minnie was a homemaker and loved gardening,...
Linda K. Halopka
Apr 26, 2003
Linda K. Halopka 40, 2727 County Line Road, Dorchester, died Saturday, April 26, 2003 in Milwaukee. She was born March 12, 1963 in Medford, daughter of Darlene "Dolly" Duerr, Athens and the late LeRoy Hoff. On March 31, 1990, she married Todd Halopka in Dorchester. He survives. Linda worked at Tombstone Pizza, Medford until 1990. She and her husband farmed...
Derrick James Salzwedel
Apr 25, 2003
Derrick J. Salzwedel 25, Wausau, died Friday, April 25, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Derrick was born May 27, 1977 in Wausau. Son of Debra Landowski. She survives. Derrick held various jobs in the Wausau area. Besides his mother, Debra, Wausau, survivors include one daughter, Tashia Lynn Salzwedel, Wausau; three sisters, Sandra (Randy) Hurst, Pennsylvania, Jessica Foster, Ponchatoula,...
Martin H. Roeder
Apr 24, 2003
Martin H. Roeder, 91, Mount View Care Center, Wausau, died Thursday, April 24, 2003, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Martin was born May 22, 1911, in the town of Rib Falls, son of the late Otto and Emma (Heise) Roeder. He married Erna Radtke on July 8, 1939, in Wausau....
Larry Hanson
Apr 23, 2003
Larry Hanson 60, 12416 West Prospect Drive, New Berlin, Wisconsin, died Wednesday April 23, 2003 at his home. He was born January 2, 1943 in Easton Township, Adams County, Wisconsin, son of Irene (Sandow) Zink, Madison, and the late Leslie Hanson. On April 25, 1964, he married Eunice Skrzypchak at Sacred Heart Catholic, town of Cassel. She survives him and...
Mabel M. Kurth
Apr 23, 2003
Mabel M. Kurth 84, formerly of 2512 N. 10th St., Wausau, passed away April 23, 2003 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born May 31, 1918 in town of Stettin, daughter of the late Fred and Bertha (Zahrt) Neumann. On June 12, 1937, she married Leslie A. Kurth in the town of Stettin. He preceded her in death...
Mary L. Lepak
Apr 22, 2003
Mary L. Lepak 72, 6205 North Mountain Road, Wausau, died Tuesday April 22, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born August 15, 1930 in Wausau, daughter of the late Anton and Louise (LaCocq) Szymanski. She married Ralph Oleszczuk on September 29, 1951 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau....
Mae Margaret Kukulka
Apr 21, 2003
Mae M. Kukulka, 90, a life long resident of Marathon County, died Monday, April 21, 2003, at Friendly Village Nursing Home, Rhinelander. Mae was born February 27, 1913, in Wausau, daughter of the late Leo and Minnie (Sickler) Robel. She married Rudolph P. Kukulka on December 7, 1949, in Pine City, Minnesota. He preceded her in death February 26, 1993....
Rose C. Polakovic
Apr 20, 2003
Rose C. Polakovic, 92, 5307 Stewart Avenue, Wausau, died April 20, 2003, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Rose was born March 27, 1911, in Park Falls, daughter of the late Wolfgang and Caroline (Brandle) Pritzl. She married Stephen A. Polakovic on July 27, 1929 in Park Falls. He preceded her...
Lucille Esther Geske
Apr 18, 2003
Lucille E. Geske 80, 220 Campus Drive, Wausau, died Friday April 18, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born August 3, 1922 in Wausau, daughter of the late Emil and Ella (Utech) Pagenkopf. On August 2, 1958 she married Edwin Geske in Wausau. He preceded her in death....
