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.
Michael W. Hench
Oct 19, 2002
Michael W. Hench, 59, 1501 West Wausau Avenue, Wausau, died Saturday, October 19, 2002 at his home under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Michael was born November 11, 1942 in Wausau, son of the late Arthur M. and Nancy (Wolfe) Hench. He married Jeanette Leslie on February 11, 1986. She survives. Michael was a United States Navy...
Major Robert T. Mack
Oct 18, 2002
Major Robert T. Mack 78, Milwaukee, a formerly of Wausau, died Friday October 18, 2002 at Willow Crest Care Center, South Milwaukee. He was born December 17, 1923 in Wausau, son of the late Martin and Thelma (Moore) Mack. A graduate of Marquette University, Robert was a Veteran of World War II serving in the Army Infantry in Europe and...
Evelyn V. Dallman
Oct 17, 2002
Evelyn V. Dallman, 81, 871 Spring Road, Marathon, died Thursday, October 17, 2002 at her home. Evelyn was born May 9, 1921 in Rosholt, daughter of the late Casimir and Veronica (Chilla) Wroblewski. She married Harold Theodore Dallman on February 15, 1941 in Stevens Point. He preceded her in death December 14, 1995. Evelyn was a homemaker who also farmed...
Margaret T. Karlen
Oct 16, 2002
Margaret T. Karlen 83, formerly of Edgar died Wednesday, October 16, 2002 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. She was born July 13, 1919 in Marathon County, daughter of the late Nick and Rose (Ritter) Karlen. Margaret was employed at the Community Service Center, Green Bay for many years. She enjoyed sweets, embroidering, going out to eat and watching the...
Randy Zoromski
Oct 11, 2002
Randy Zoromski 50, R9339 County Highway Q, Hatley, died Friday, October 11, 2002 at his home. He was born April 15, 1952 in Wausau, son of August Zoromski, Hatley and the late Ann (Budleski)Zoromski. Randy will be remembered for his positive, upbeat outlook, his friendly smile and his outstreached hand, always ready for a cordial handshake. He enjoyed living at...
Barbara Ann (Ekberg) Kiehne
Oct 11, 2002
Barbara Ann (Ekberg) Kiehne 45, Weston, went to be with her Lord on October 11, 2002 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 6, 1957 in Baraboo, daughter of Joan Ekberg, Onalaska and the late Edward Ekberg. On August 24, 1982, she married Gary Kiehne at St. Paul Lutheran Church, LaCrosse. Barbara was trained as a...
Ernest W. Seefeldt
Oct 10, 2002
Ernest W. Seefeldt 87, Wausau died Thursday, October 10, 2002 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born May 6, 1915 in Wausau, son of the late Richard and Bertha (Polley) Seefeldt. On August 16, 1941, he married Marian Boser in Edgar. She preceded him death on November 8, 1964. Ernest was veteran of the US Army and a...
Leo Magrecke
Oct 10, 2002
Leo Magrecke 91, 910 Dahlia St., Wausau died Thursday, October 10, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born June 14, 1911 in Wausau, son of the late Casper and Mary (Kowalski) Magrecki. On February 11, 1945, married Leona Landowski. She preceded him death on September 13, 1997. Prior...
Peter Hornung Jr
Oct 9, 2002
Peter Hornung Jr. 84, 1100 Lakeview Dr., Wausau, died Weds. October 9, 2002 at North Central Health Care Facilities, Wausau. He was born October 8, 1918 in Marathon, son of the late Peter and Mary (Murr) Hornung Sr. Peter was a Veteran of World War II serving in the Navy. Survivors include a brother, Albin (Mary Ann) Hornung, Marathon, six...
Henry Nowak
Oct 9, 2002
Henry Nowak 74, Wausau died Wednesday, October 9, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born on August 8, 1928 in Marathon County, son of the late John and Helen (Lepak) Nowak. On October 8, 1950, he married Evelyn Stankowski. She survives. Henry worked at the Edgar Packaging Plant...
Maxine S. Jehn
Oct 9, 2002
Maxine S. Jehn 94, 717 Brown St., Wausau died Wednesday, October 9, 2002 at Colonial Manor Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. Maxine was a secretary for Wausau Insurance Company and later an executive secretary for the former American Can Company. Survivors include her husband, Charles Jehn, Wausau; one daughter, Jeanne (Gary) Deml, La Crosse; two sons, Thomas (Heide) Jehn, Washburn...
Michael Scott Fink-Bednorski
Oct 8, 2002
Michael S. Fink-Bednorski 40, 2704 Jonquil Lane, Wausau, died unexpectedly Tuesday October 8, 2002. He was born October 27, 1961 in Wausau, son of Virginia 'Jean' Kluball, Tomahawk and the late Edwin H. Bednorski. On June 7, 1989 he married Kathleen Fink in Waupaca. Currently, Mike was the president of Green Diamond Tires and had been previously employed at Weyerhauser...
John J. Reed
Oct 8, 2002
John J. Reed 84, Edgar died Tuesday, October 8, 2002 at the House of the Dove, Marshfield. He was born October 20, 1917, Lemont, Illinois, son of the late John and Rosa Lawrence. On May 30, 1941, he married Til C. Wirkus at St. Angela in Chicago. She preceded him in death on February 19, 2002. John worked many years...
Harry A. Stubbe
Oct 8, 2002
Harry A. Stubbe 86, 1722 West Porter Street, Wausau, died Tuesday October 8, 2002 at his home. He was born January 18, 1916 in the town of Berlin, son of the late Fred and Alvina (Radenz) Stubbe. On July 20, 1940 he married Violet Pagel in Wausau. She survives. Prior to his retirement he had been employed at Weyerhauser Corporation,...
Adela Helen Nowicki
Oct 7, 2002
Adela H. Nowicki 87, formerly of Athens, died Monday October 7, 2002 in Houston, Texas. She was born June 9, 1915 in Edgar, son of the late Paul and Pelagia Miller. On August 31, 1937 she married Arthur Nowicki at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He preceded her in death June 26, 1986. Adela was a homemaker and was a...
Marvin ''Smokey'' Barkow
Oct 6, 2002
Marvin 'Smokey' Barkow 68, 1014 W. Broadway Ave., Medford, died Sunday October 6, 2002 at Our House, Medford. He was born December 12, 1933 in Athens, son of Bernard and Erna (Waldow) Barkow, Athens. On August 16, 1958 he married Evelyn Handrick at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She survives. Prior to his retirement, Marvin had been employed at Switlick...
Walter C. Sann, Jr
Oct 6, 2002
Walter C. Sann Jr. 77, Wausau, died Sunday, October 6, 2002 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born July 21, 1925 in Marathon County, son of the late Walter Sr. and Elizabeth (Adams) Sann. He was an veteran of US Marines, US Army and in the Army reserves. Walter worked at Marathon Box Company and Kolbe & Kolbe,...
Esther Ann Kern
Oct 2, 2002
Esther Ann Kern, 74, 417 Beech Street, Edgar, died Wednesday, October 2, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Esther was born May 6, 1928 in the town of Johnson, daughter of the late Louie and Alvina (Neuenfeld) Yessa. She married John Kern on January 19, 1978 in Mapleton, Minnesota. He...
Herbert E. Dahl
Oct 1, 2002
Herbert E. Dahl, 72, Athens, died Tuesday, October 1, 2002 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Herbert was born May 14, 1930 in Athens, son of the late Edwin and Lillian (Kautzer) Dahl. Herbert worked in the Central Wisconsin area cutting trees. He also worked various jobs in the area as a mechanic. He left Athens in 1963 to live...
Henrietta G. Volm
Sep 29, 2002
Henrietta G. Volm 89, formerly of Marathon, died Sunday, September 29, 2002 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born November 14, 1912 in Schofield, daughter of the late Fred and Ottilia (Domnick) Volkman. She married Harvey Bloom. He died in 1933. Then on February 12, 1934, she married Nickolaus Volm at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her...
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