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.
Susan Lynn Kubisiak
Feb 17, 2003
Susan Lynn Kubisiak 38, E11600 County Highway Z, Wausau, died Monday February 17, 2003 at her home. Susan and her husband Gerard bred and raised minature horses for showing. Survivors besides her husband, Gerard, include her parents, Norman and Marlene (Sherry) Shevy, Wausau, two sons, Kyle and Kasey, at home, her siblings, Steven (Michelle) Shevy, Wausau, Cindy (Wayne) Slagoski, Weston,...
Mildred Mccall
Feb 16, 2003
Mildred McCall 93, Wausau, died Sunday, February 16, 2003 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born September 26, 1909 in Elk Grove Township, Illinois, daughter of the late Henry and Emma (Benhardt) Wiese. On April 14, 1928, she married Walter B. McCall in Arlington Heights, Illinois. He preceded her in death on July 10, 1976. Mildred volunteered her...
Elizabeth ''Betty Lou'' Gollubske
Feb 16, 2003
Elizabeth 'Betty Lou' Gollubske 64, Wausau, passed away February 16, 2003. She was born June 25, 1938, daughter of the late Sylvester and Bernice (Gresl) Endres. Survivors include three sons, Chris (Coreen) Gollubske, Schofield, Robert Gollubske, Nevada, and Brian; two daughters, Corinna of Minnesota and Sandy of Wausau, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two sisters, three brothers and many friends. Private...
Patrick Louis Babicky
Feb 15, 2003
Patrick Louis Babicky 65, 1704 Laguna Avenue, Weston, died Saturday February 15, 2003 at his home. He was born December 24, 1937 in Wausau, son of the late Louis and Katherine (Franz) Babicky. On May 29, 1965 he married LaVada Kleinschmidt at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Patrick was g graduate of Newman High School, Wausau and attended...
Richard W. Kohnhorst Sr
Feb 15, 2003
Richard W. Kohnhorst Sr., 93, Athens, died Saturday, February 15, 2003, at Marshfield Rehabilitation Center. Richard was born February 19, 1909, in Edgar, son of the late William and Elsie (Harding) Kohnhorst. He married Frances Bacon on January 4, 1932, in Wisconsin Rapids. She preceded him in death May 31, 1971. Richard was a cheese maker for Kraft Foods, Milan...
Virginia T. Kuntz
Feb 15, 2003
Virginia T. Kuntz 84, died peacefully Saturday February 15, 2003 at the Williams House, Merrill. She was born December 21, 1918 in Merrill, daughter of the late Andrew Sr. and Margaret (Linder) Fischer. After attending Merrill schools, she was employed at the Antigo Hospital. On May 23, 1941 she married Arvin Kuntz. He survives. The couple owned and operated Stella...
Helen Paske
Feb 14, 2003
Helen Paske, lifelong resident of Wausau made her transition to the life after on Valentine's Day. She lived a flamboyant life in Wausau for 84 years. Helen was preceded by her son, Lawrence, husband Herman, brothers, Oscar, Walter, Ervin (Lefty), and George Blumenkamp, and her sister Margaret Zoschke. Survived by her son, Ted, and grandson, Steven, now in Denver, CO....
Fritz D. Langenhahn
Feb 14, 2003
Fritz D. Langenhahn 72, a former Marathon resident, of Sunnyvale, Calif., died February 14, 2003 in California. He was born January 25, 1931 in Marathon, son of the late Frederick "Fritz" and Margaret (Schilling) Langenhahn. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, joining in 1948 and retiring 22 years later as a flight engineer. In 1970 he began his...
Joseph Mijal
Feb 13, 2003
Joseph Mijal 79, Wausau, died Thursday February 13, 2003 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born November 16, 1923 in Ringle, son of the late Walter and Julia (Maziar) Mijal. On September 10, 1949 he married RoseAnn Falkowski at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. She survives. Joe had been employed at Marathon Electric for 38 years prior to...
Allen ''Butch'' Weiler
Feb 12, 2003
Allen "Butch" Weiler 50, S3190 State Hwy 13, Spencer, died Wednesday, February 12, 2003 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. Allen was born on May 11, 1952 in Athens, son of Donald J. and Alice (Kremsreiter) Weiler, Athens. On January 27, 1973, he married Donna Olson in St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She survives. Butch was a heavy equipment operator for...
Myrtle L. Schulkewitz
Feb 12, 2003
Myrtle L. Schulkewitz, 88, Wausau, died Wednesday, February 12, 2003, at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Myrtle was born November 5, 1914, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Alvin and Ella (Doess) Schmidt. Myrtle was an office worker in the Milwaukee area for many years. She enjoyed crafts, especially knitting and crocheting. Survivors include one daughter, Ronette (Ronald "Mickey") Brown,...
Alan R. Denfeld
Feb 11, 2003
Alan R. Denfeld 64, 3006 Dove Ave., Wausau, died Tuesday, February 11, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born March 14, 1938 in Wausau, son of the late Raymond and Edna (Ferries) Denfeld. On May 14, 1960, he married Janette Springer at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. She survives. Alan had been employed...
Selma ''Sally'' Mais
Feb 11, 2003
Selma "Sally" Mais, 92, Wausau, died Tuesday, February 11, 2003, at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. Sally was born December 18, 1910, in the town of Stettin, daughter of the late August and Wilhelmina Seehafer. She married Earl Mais on October 3, 1936, in the town of Stettin. He preceded her in death October 18, 1976. Sally was...
Adeline C. Marthaler
Feb 8, 2003
Adeline C. Marthaler 66, 100 County Hwy. WW, Brokaw, died Saturday February 8, 2003 at her home under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born May 22, 1936 in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Rudy and Adeline (Sterzinger) Vesely. On May 7, 1955 she married Donald Marthaler at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild....
Darlene Anne Buttermore
Feb 8, 2003
Darlene A. Buttermore, Wausau, died Saturday, February 8, 2003, at Colonial Manor Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. Darlene was born March 9, 1944, in Athens, daughter of the late Albert and Katherine (Sprenger) Dorfschmidt. Darlene was a homemaker. Survivors include one daughter, Michele (Tony) DiMauro, Omaha, Nebraska; two sisters, Maybel (Eugene) Drewek, Stettin, Violet Sutter, Athens; three grandchildren, Jacob, Trevor...
Ralph H. Lepage
Feb 8, 2003
Ralph H. LePage 86, a former Wausau resident, died Saturday February 8, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born March 15, 1916 in Green Bay, son of the late John and Deola (Huntington) LePage. On May 13, 1939 he married Marcella Simonet in Green Bay. She preceded him on death January 10, 1998. Ralph had been employed...
Ron J. Reetz
Feb 7, 2003
Ron J. Reetz 67, 2067 James St., Mosinee, died Friday, February 7, 2003 at his home under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services of Marshfield. Ron was born May 14, 1935 in Wausau. On December 9, 1955, he married Marie Teuchert. She survives. Ron was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the US Army. He was...
Erhardt J. Kafka
Feb 5, 2003
Erhardt J. Kafka, 79, Edgar, died Wednesday, February 5, 2003, at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Erhardt was born December 1, 1923 in the town of Cleveland, son of the late Frank and Anna (Ottelein) Kafka Jr. Erhardt farmed in the town of Cleveland and was a cabinetmaker for Roddis Lumber & Veneer. Survivors include two brothers, Clarence Kafka, Stratford,...
Bruce R. Duff
Feb 4, 2003
Bruce R. Duff, 66, Hatley, died Tuesday, February 4, 2003, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Bruce was born January 29, 1937 in Antigo, son of the late Robert and Ethel (Kollath) Duff. He married Gretchen Kuhn on April 30, 1966 in Kaukauna. She survives. Bruce was a railroad engineer. He...
Edna F. Schreier
Feb 3, 2003
Edna Frances (Rajek) Schreier 84, 2969 Granite Road, Mosinee, died Monday February 3, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born December 26, 1918 in Marathon, daughter of the late Frank Sr. and Alvina (Henke) Rajek. An amazing, compassionate person, Edna, loved being a homemaker and spending time with her family. Among her favorite things to do were...
