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 L. Pierschalla
Jun 26, 2002
Michael L. Pierschalla, 46, 1129 Prospect Ave, Wausau, died Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at his home. Michael was born November 26, 1955, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, son of Lawrence Pierschalla, Wausau and the late Rosemary (Knippel) Pierschalla. Michael achieved excellence in several arenas of endeavor. The outpouring of love and respect by those who knew him is testament to his...
Jillaine ''Jill'' Reif
Jun 23, 2002
Jillaine 'Jill' Reif 48, 629 Lincoln Ave., Wausau, died Sunday June 23, 2002 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born November 22, 1953 in Oconto Falls, daughter of Charlotte (Osmon) Stevens, Wausau, and the late Robert Stevens. She married Roy Reif. He survives. Jill had been employed as a hairstylist at the Wausau Hair Center. Survivors include her...
Allen J. King
Jun 22, 2002
Allen J. King, 88, 208 Duenow Street, Athens, died Saturday, June 22, 2002 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. Allen was born September 26, 1913 in Edgar, son of the late Dominic & Sophia (Burger) King. He married Irene Murkowski on September 2, 1935, in Redondo Beach, California. She survives. Allen farmed in the town of Medford and he also was...
Helmuth A. Wendorf
Jun 22, 2002
Helmuth A. Wendorf 87, 3714 Woodland Ridge Rd., Wausau, died Saturday June 22, 2002 at his home. Helmuth had been employed at Crestline Window Manufacturing prior to his retirement. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the US Army. Survivors include his wife, Bernice Wendorf, Wausau, three grandchildren, two sisters, Irene (Bill) Blank, Wausau and Dorothy (Charles)...
Byron Edwin Buck
Jun 22, 2002
Byron Edwin Buck, 80, 4001 Stewart Avenue, Wausau, died Saturday, June 22, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Byron was born July 21, 1921 in Morris, son of the late Floyd and Ethel (McKay) Buck. He married Lorraine Wolter on January 3, 1943. She survives. Byron was a nurse and...
Mavis A. Meurett
Jun 22, 2002
Mavis A. Meurett 61, 1615 Northwestern Avenue, Wausau, died Saturday June 22, 2002 at her home. For the past 26 years, Mavis had been employed at the Wausau Club as a specialty cook. Survivors include her husband, LaVern 'Curley' Meurett, Wausau, a daughter, Laurie Meurett, Minneapolis, Minn., two sons, Dean (Connie) Meurett, Weston and Dan (Lori) Meurett, Stevens Point, six...
Alma M. Hanke
Jun 20, 2002
Alma M. Hanke, 91, Marathon, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. Alma was born July 25, 1910 in the town of Maine, daughter of the late William and Martha (Bartett) Zastrow. On June 28, 1930, she married Walter Hanke at Grace Lutheran Church, Town of Maine. They enjoyed...
Linda C. Natzke
Jun 19, 2002
Linda C. Natzke, 83, 706 Munes Street, Athens, died Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at her home. Linda was born March 8, 1919, in Athens, daughter of the late Charles and Ella (Hardt) Fiedler. She married Erich Natzke at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens on September 14, 1940. He preceded her in death January 31, 2001. Linda farmed with her husband Erich...
Lucille Olive Klock
Jun 17, 2002
Lucille Olive Klock, 95, Wausau, died Monday, June 17, 2002 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. Lucille was born February 24, 1907 in the town of Marathon, daughter of the late John and Antonia (Bruczinski) Jagodzinski. She married Charles "Joe" Klock on April 3, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois. He preceded her in death September 16, 1981. Lucille graduated from Marathon Schools...
Lloyd G. Ferge
Jun 16, 2002
Lloyd G. Ferge, 82, 2400 Marshall Street, Wausau, died Sunday, June 16, 2002 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Lloyd was born March 10, 1920 in the town of Wausau, son of the late George & Clara (Zielesch) Ferge. He farmed in the town of Wausau for many years and enjoyed writing Country & Western music. Survivors include three sons;...
Stanley Witucki
Jun 15, 2002
Stanley Witucki 95, Wausau, died Saturday June 15, 2002 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. He was born July 25, 1906 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Stanley and Anna (Stencil) Witucki. Prior to his retirement, Stanley had been employed at Crestline Windows and Marathon Box, Wausau. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World II,...
Arthur W. Blume
Jun 14, 2002
Arthur W. Blume 70, Mosinee, died Friday, June 14, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Nursing Home, Wausau. Arthur was a diary farmer in Taylor and Marathon Counties until the time of his retirement. He is survived by one daughter, Cheryl Novitzke, Mosinee; two sons, Kevin Blume, Mosinee and Richard (Gwen) Blume, Wausau;...
Edna E. Seer
Jun 13, 2002
Edna E. Seer 93, 540 East Thomas St., Wausau, died Thursday, June 13, 2002 at her home. Edna was born February 21, 1909 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Matt and Nelda (Bub) Seer. She was married to Clarence Seer who preceded her in death in 1952. Edna worked as a secretary for the Milwaukee County Democratic Party from 1954...
Marie Bannon Wolf
Jun 13, 2002
Marie Bannon Wolf 87, Applegate Terrace, Wausau, died Thursday, June 13, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born September 12, 1914 in Honey Creek, WI, daughter of the late John and Sophina Huber. She married James Bannon in 1946 in Sauk City. He preceded her in death in...
Claude D. Irick
Jun 12, 2002
Claude D. Irick 54, Wausau, died Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at the Lakeview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Chippewa Falls. Claude was a Veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the US Marines. He was a photographer for the Irick Studio, Wausau for many years. He is survived by five sisters, Theresa (Charles) White, Madison, Catherine Irick, Wausau, Celeste Moore, Olympia,...
Regina M. Groshek
Jun 12, 2002
Regina M. Groshek 84, 405 N. Fourth Ave., Wausau, died Wednesday June 12, 2002 at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born June 14, 1917 in the town of Alban, daughter of the late Joseph and Suzanne (Zywicki) Stankowski. On November 6, 1933 she married Florian Groshek at St. Adalbert Catholic Church, Rosholt. He preceded her in death in 1982....
Elsie D. Lohr
Jun 11, 2002
Elsie Lohr, 87, 640 N. Ridge Road, Marathon died Tuesday, June 11, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born May 8, 1915 in Dane County daughter of the late Iver and Julia (Carlson) Hagen. On July 14, 1940, she married Larry Lohr at St. John Lutheran Church, Dane...
Jessica Lynn Serrano
Jun 10, 2002
Jessica Lynn Serrano Infant daughter of Nathan Serrano and Amy Imhoff, 138 E. Thomas Street, Wausau, died Monday June 10, 2002 at St. Mary Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota. Survivors besides her parents include two brothers, Jonathan Serrano and Austin Imhoff, at home, a sister, Christa Schultz, Stevens Point, paternal grandmother, Sue (Ken) Havlovick, Medford; maternal grandmother, Sue (Dave) Kunhert, Merrill; maternal...
Leora E. Schoenherr
Jun 10, 2002
Leora E. Schoenherr 77, 122 N. 152nd Ave., Marathon, died on Monday, June 10, 2002 at home under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services after a short and courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 14, 1924 in the town of Stettin, daughter of the late Herman and Esther (Buttke) Hilmershausen Sr. On May 23, 1947, she...
Charles ''Charlie'' Prahl
Jun 7, 2002
Charles 'Charlie' Prahl 47, 1405 Brown St., Wausau, died Friday June 7, 2002 at his home. He was born December 8, 1954 in Wausau, son of Edward and Jeanette (Czech) Prahl, Wausau. Charlie was in charge of maintenance at Forest Park Village, Wausau. He was a good natured person, enjoyed golf and going up to his cottage at Pickeral Lake....
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