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.
James ''Jim'' Stankowski
Sep 8, 2002
James "Jim" Stankowski, 22, Plover, died tragically Sunday, September 8, 2002 as a result of a car accident. Jim was born October 20, 1979 in Marshfield son of Pamela Stankowski and Joseph Stankowski. Jim worked for Hoffer's Glass, Schofield. Jim participated in period reenactments of the Native American culture at various Rendezvous Festivals. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his...
Theodore ''Ted'' Pudelko
Sep 5, 2002
Theodore "Ted" Pudelko, 82, 312 Schmidt Avenue, Rothschild, died Thursday, September 5, 2002 at his home under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Ted was born January 10, 1920 in Kronenwetter, son of the late Teofil and Mary (Kedzior) Pudelko. He married Esther Halminiak on August 28, 1948 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Ted and...
Theresa Agnes Stanke
Sep 5, 2002
Theresa A. Stanke, 90, Milwaukee, formerly of Wausau and Bevent, died Thursday, September 5, 2002, at St. Francis Hospital, Milwaukee. Theresa was born March 3, 1912 in Rosholt, daughter of the late Paul and Helen (Zdroik) Wroblewski. She married Lawrence L. Stanke November 4, 1931 at St. Adalbert Catholic Church, Rosholt. He preceded her in death November 30, 1972. Theresa...
Harold J. Kage
Sep 4, 2002
Harold J. Kage 82, 801 Parcher Street, Wausau, a former Marathon resident, died Weds. September 4, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born March 30, 1920 in Rib Falls, son of the late Henry and Clara (Riehle) Kage. On November 11, 1950 he married Eleanor Dahlke at Holy...
Lorraine Schara
Sep 4, 2002
Lorraine Schara, 74, Merrill formerly of the town of Hamburg died Wednesday, September 4, 2002 at Morning Star II Group Home, Merrill. Lorraine was born March 22, 1928 in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late Richard and Bertha (Punke) Sodke. She married Aloysius Schara at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau on October 12, 1954. He preceded her...
George Roland Kraeuche
Sep 3, 2002
George R. Kraeuche, 82, 5407 West Wausau Avenue, Wausua died Tuesday, September 3, 2002 at his home. George was born July 27, 1920 in Ashippen, son of the late Gottfried and Bertha (Feller) Kraeuche. He married Verna Tomczak, November 11, 1944 in Weyerhaeuser. She survives. George was a dairy farmer. He was proud to have served his country in the...
Richard ''Dick'' Weiler
Sep 3, 2002
Richard "Dick" Weiler, 55, 6606 Lovers Lane Drive, Athens, died Tuesday, September 3, 2002 at St. Joseph Hospital in Marshfield. Dick was born March 30, 1947 in Marathon county son of the late Lawrence and Dorothy (Lueck) Weiler, Athens. He married Sylvia Goodwin October 14, 1967 in Ellicott City, Maryland. She survives. Dick was a dairy farmer in the town...
Frances F. Boyd
Sep 3, 2002
Frances F. Boyd 86, Wausau, died Tuesday September 3, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born October 10, 1915 in Stevens Point, daughter of the late Matthew and Theresa (Gruba) Falkoski. Her husband John Boyd, preceded her in death. Frances was a homemaker. Survivors include two daughters, Janet...
Nina E. Dettmering
Sep 2, 2002
Nina E. Dettmering 87, 129 First Street, Brokaw, died Monday September 2, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born February 26, 1915 in the town of Pine River, daughter of the late Robert and Jane (Chase) Kufahl. On August 7, 1937 she married Harvey Dettmering in Pine River. He preceded her...
Charlotte Ann Mueller
Sep 1, 2002
Charlotte A. Mueller, 76, Edgar, died Sunday, September 1, 2002 at Kennedy Park Medical & Rehabilitation Center. Charlotte was born July 20, 1926, in Fifield, daughter of the late LeRoy and Helen (Kastner) Tatroe. She married Lawrence Mueller on June 23, 1945. He survives. Charlotte was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, knitting and sewing for her family. Besides her...
Donald D. Genrich
Aug 31, 2002
Donald D. Genrich 75, 1763 E. Crawling Stone Lane, Lac du Flambeau died Saturday, August 31, 2002 at Howard Young Medical Center, Woodruff. He was born March 27, 1929 in Rib Mountain, son of the late William and Mary (Maas) Genrich. On September 27, 1959, he married Agnes Jahnes in Chippewa Falls. She survives. He was a veteran of World...
Evelyn F. Hubbard
Aug 31, 2002
Evelyn F. Hubbard 89, a former Rib Mountain resident, died Saturday August 31, 2002 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born October 19, 1912 in Eau Claire, daughter of the late Michael and Augusta (Steinger) Holleran. On August 3, 1940 she married William 'Bill' Hubbard at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death January 8,...
William ''Bill'' Wadzinski
Aug 31, 2002
William "Bill" Wadzinski 41, Wausau, died Saturday, August 31, 2002 as a result of an automobile accident. Bill was a factory worker and farm hand in the Wausau area. He is survived one daughter, Bethany Wadzinski, Wausau; one son, Andrew Wadzinski, Wausau; father and stepmother, Wallace (Jackie) Wadzinski, Eland; paternal grandmother, Sylvia Wadzinski, Rothschild; two sisters, Catherine Polencheck, Green Bay...
Dale Lawrence Sellung
Aug 30, 2002
Dale L. Sellung, 68, 5515 Cherry Street, Weston died Friday, August 30, 2002 at home. Dale was born November 7, 1933, son of the late Lawrence and Deborah (Garske) Sellung. He married Vera A. Ross of Gibbon, Nebraska, on March 30, 1968 in Schofield. She survives. Dale graduated from Wausau Senior High School in 1951. He was drafted into the...
Arlene T. Parham
Aug 28, 2002
Arlene T. Parham 61, Wausau passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2002 with her husband Paul at her side under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services, Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born September 19, 1940 in Chicago, daughter of the late Charles and Eleanor Fritz. On August 18, 1988, she married Paul Parham in Chicago. He survives....
Irene H. Wisneski
Aug 27, 2002
Irene H. Wisneski 88, Wausau died Tuesday, August 27, 2002 at Sylvan Crossing, Wausau. She was born July 30, 1914 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Vincent and Stella Kolacinski. On August 31, 1940, she married Joseph Wisneski at St. Helen Church in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on February 17, 1999. Irene and Joseph lived in Milwaukee until...
Lorraine Martha Laszewski
Aug 26, 2002
Lorraine Martha Laszewski 76, 4901 County Road U, Wausau died Monday, August 26, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born April 22, 1926 in Stevens Point, daughter of the late Frank and Grace (Studinski) Dombrowski. On December 29, 1945, she married Robert H. Laszewski in Stevens Point. He...
Laverna D. Brandt- Hintz
Aug 26, 2002
LaVerna D. Brandt-Hintz, 84, Marathon, died Monday, August 26, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. LaVerna was born December 20, 1917 in the town of Berlin, daughter of the late Edwin and Emma (Gutknecht) Utech. She married Orville E. Brandt, December 20, 1939 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Hamburg. He...
Dorothy M. Schneider
Aug 24, 2002
Dorothy M. Schneider 79, 2901 N. 7th Street, Wausau, died Saturday August 24, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born May 15, 1923 in Evanston, Illinois, daughter of the late Henry and Julia (Straub) Happ. On May 7, 1949 she married Ervin Schneider in Wilmette, Illinois. He survives....
Donald Charles Johnson
Aug 22, 2002
Donald C. Johnson, 726 N. Third Avenue, Edgar, died Thursday, August 22, 2002, at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. Donald was born February 5, 1918, in St. Paul, MN, son of the late Siewart and Mary Ann (Long) Johnson. He married Valeria Glowacki, March 2, 1946, in Weyerhauser. She survives. Donald was the owner/operator of Johnson Oil Company from 1951 until...
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