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.
Charles G. Rosensprung
Jul 19, 2002
Charles G. Rosensprung 73, Marathon, died Friday, July 19, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He is survived by his family. Private family services were held. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home 3400 Stewart Ave., Wausau assisted family with arrangements. Service Private Family Services were Held , Friday, July 19, 2002
Delores C. Boris
Jul 18, 2002
Delores C. Boris, 83, Edgar, died Thursday, July 18, 2002, at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Delores was born August 5, 1918 in Athens, daughter of the late Frank & Josephine (Kautzer) Zettler. She married Peter Boris September 22, 1934, at St. John Catholic Church in Wuertzburg. He preceded her in...
Carol Jean Lang
Jul 17, 2002
Carol Jean Lang, 48, 1124 South 16th Avenue, Wausau, died Wednesday, July 17, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Carol was born August 12, 1953 in Wausau, daughter of Reginald and Arlene Schoenick. Carol was a housekeeper at the Exel Inn, Wausau. Besides her parents she is survived by one...
Nila B. Braun
Jul 17, 2002
Nila B. Braun 91, Athens, died Wednesday, July 17, 2002 at Colonial House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Colby. Nila was born December 1, 1910 in Abbotsford, daughter George and Delia (Moore) Strebe. She married Matthias Braun in Green Bay. He preceded her in death on June 7, 1994. Nila was a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, quilt making and gardening....
Arlene Matilda Mroczenski
Jul 17, 2002
Arlene M. Mroczenski, 78, quietly passed away on July 17, 2002, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Arlene was born June 12, 1924 in Athens, daughter of the late William and Matilda (Mader) Hardt. On June 12, 1947 she married John Mroczenski, Jr. in Athens. He preceded her in death Friday,...
Deanna L. Scantlin
Jul 14, 2002
Deanna L. Scantlin 34, 608 Prospect Ave., Wausau, died Sunday July 14, 2002. She was born March 14, 1968 in Rockford, Illinois, daughter of Werner and Holly (Tindell) Zuleger, Marathon. Deanna was employed in Marketing with Wal-Mart, Merrill since the store opened several years ago. Among her favorite things to do were camping, shopping with her mother and special to...
Phillip G. Day
Jul 13, 2002
Phillip G. Day 23, Athens, died Saturday, July 13, 2002 as a result of a car accident. Phil was born September 10, 1978 in Racine, son of Gary and Julie (Radtke) Day, Athens. After graduation from Athens High School in 1997, he worked in Racine for 4 years, then moved to Athens and was employed as an insulation installer. Phil...
John Mroczenski
Jul 12, 2002
John Mroczenski Jr. 82, quietly passed away July 12, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born June 24, 1920 in Athens, son of the late John and Matilda (Lipinski) Mroczenski. On June 12, 1947 he married Arlene Hardt in Athens. She survives. The Mroczenski's moved to Wausau shortly...
Joseph J. Herzog
Jul 12, 2002
Joseph J. Herzog 74, 2820 Hubbill Ave., Wausau, died Friday July 12, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born January 17, 1928 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph L. and Minnie (Voight) Herzog. For 20 years, Joseph had been employed at Drott Manufacturing and J.I. Case, retiring...
Glenn Seliger
Jul 12, 2002
Glenn Seliger 67, 912 Chestnut Street, Marathon, died Friday July 12, 2002 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born August 1, 1934 in Wausau, son of the late August and Emma (Leisinger) Seliger. On May 26, 1962 he married Mary Ann Vollard at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. Glenn was a veteran of the U.S.Army. In 1998...
Merle J. Braun
Jul 11, 2002
Merle J. Braun 72, Athens, died Thursday, July 11, 2002 at Colonial House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Colby. Merle was born January 27, 1930 in Green Bay, son of Nila (Strebe) Braun, Athens and the late Matthias Braun. Merle was a electrical lab technician in Milwaukee retiring in January 1, 1989. He was an avid sportsman enjoying hunting, trap shooting...
Judith M. Foster
Jul 10, 2002
Judith M. Foster, 55, Wausau, died Wednesday, July 10, 2002, as a result of an automobile accident. For the past 15 years, Judith had been employed in several different capacities at North Central Technical College, Wausau. Survivors include her husband, Carl Foster, Wausau, two sons, Scott (Nanci) Foster and Jason (Deb) Foster, all of Eagle River, one daughter, Sara Foster,...
James D. Mabry
Jul 9, 2002
James D. Mabry 46, 809 N. 10th Ave., Wausau, died Tuesday at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. James was an industrial engineer for WIRE Maid Manufacturing Ltd, Schofield for many years. Survivors include his father, James V. Mabry, Marshfield; two daughters, Angelica F. Mabry and Felicia K. Mabry both of Wausau; grandmother, Sally M. Mabry, Marinette;one sister, Theresa M. Weinbender,...
Harry P. Szalewski
Jul 8, 2002
Harry P. Szalewski 94, Schofield, died Monday, July 8, 2002 at Kennedy Park Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. He was born September 28, 1907 in Town of Alban, son of the late Charles and Rose (Golomski) Szalewski. On October 28, 1928 he married Regina Kostuch at St. Adalbert Catholic Church, Rosholt. She preceded him in death on March 27, 1957....
Orval Dye
Jul 6, 2002
Orval Dye, 59, 2309 Weston Avenue, Schofield, died Saturday, July 6, 2002 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Orval was born Sunday, October 11, 1942 in Sioux City, Iowa, son of Orval O. and Connie M. (Erickson) Dye, Sioux City, Iowa. Orval honorably served his country during the Vietnam War. For his valiant service he earned three Purple Hearts, two...
Eldrid R. Krahn Sr
Jul 5, 2002
Eldrid R. Krahn Sr., 88, God put His loving arms around him and called him home July 5, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born May 24, 1914 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Ernest and Ida (Weinkauf) Krahn Sr. He was united in marriage...
Mercedes Conception Johnson
Jun 29, 2002
Mercedes C. Johnson, infant daughter of Neil Johnson and Eva Martinez, Wausau, died Saturday June 29, 2002 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Survivors besides her mother and father include three brothers, David, Chris and Neil and one sister Elizabeth, all at home, paternal grandparents, Robert and Diane Johnson, Hatley, maternal grandmother Rose Short, Wausau, paternal great grandparents, Severin and...
Jerome R. Czerwinski
Jun 28, 2002
Jerome R. Czerwinski 69, 1233 N. 8th Ave., Wausau, died Friday, June 28, 2002 after a long courageous battle with cancer at Kennedy Park Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. He was December 21, 1932 in Wausau, son of the late Anton and Clara (Arndt) Czerwinski. On November 7, 1959 he married Darlene Willhite at St. Paul United Church of Christ,...
Delmer E. Willhite
Jun 28, 2002
Delmer E. Willhite, 74, 203 Edwards St., Wausau, died Friday June 28, 2002 at the Park Falls Hospital. For forty years, he was the owner and operator of Wausau Crankshaft. He was a member of the Army National Guard. Survivors include 2 daughters, Linda Rohde, Wausau and Diane Powell, Wausau, 2 sons, Jerry Willhite, Wausau and Robert Willhite, Las Vegas,...
Dorothy B. Hoeppner
Jun 27, 2002
Dorothy B. Hoeppner 83, town of Stettin, died Thursday, June 27, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born January 9, 1919 in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late Robert and Martha (Hardt) Schultz....