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.
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...
Marvel Paul Hart
Aug 21, 2002
Marvel P. Hart 89, Wausau, died Weds. August 21, 2002 at Colonial Manor Medical & Rehabilitation Center. He was born February 3, 1913 in Athens, son of the late Paul and Alma (Hanson) Hart. He married Rose Schreiner. She preceded him in death. Later, he married Bernice Koy. She preceded him in death. Marvel had been employed as a custodian...
William John Brill
Aug 21, 2002
William J. "Bill" Brill, 45, of Wausau, died Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at his home. Bill was born on October 29, 1956 in Wausau, son of Mary Ann (Gorski) Brill, Wausau and the late Alexander Brill. Bill was a former altar server at the Church of St. Anne, Wausau and a member of the Wausau Area Special Olympics. He also...
Elmer A. Kornack
Aug 19, 2002
Elmer A. Kornack 80, Silver Leaf Road, Athens, died Monday August 19, 2002 at Continental Manor Nursing Home, Abbottsford. He was born April 2, 1922 in Athens, son of the late John and Emma (Dins) Kornack. For most of his working career, Elmer had been employed in road construction. Prior to his retirement, he had worked as a grader operator...
Florence L. Moss
Aug 19, 2002
Florence L. Moss 87, 6001 Alderson St., Schofield, died Monday August 19, 2002 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. She was born April 5, 1915 in Eau Claire, daughter of the late Einer and Rose (Belmore) Halverson. On August 3, 1940 she married Hiram Moss in Stevens Point. He preceded her in death November 25, 1997. Florence had...
William Bernam Jr
Aug 18, 2002
William Bernam Jr. 78, 3709 N. Sixth St., Wausau, died Sunday August 18, 2002 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born July 26, 1924 in Athens, son of the late Celia and William Bernam Sr. He married Mildred Felzkowski. She preceded him in death September 24, 1997. Prior to his retirement, William had been employed with Kraft Cheese,...
James A. Ludvik
Aug 17, 2002
James Ludvik, 63, 1429 Cherry Street, Wausau, died Saturday, August 17, 2002, at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison. James was born November 22, 1938 in Ladysmith, son of the late Otto and Margaret (McDonald) Ludvik. He married Sharon Schoenwalder in Ladysmith on January 3, 1959. She survives. James was a PBX repairman with General Telephone Company....
Marie M. Sprenger
Aug 17, 2002
Marie M. Sprenger, 82, 104 Jensen Street, Athens, died Saturday, August 17, 2002 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. Marie was born October 12, 1919, in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Max and Barbara (Hart) Switlick. She married William E. Sprenger at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens on October 27, 1936. He preceded her in death October 9,...
Evelyn D. Ray
Aug 17, 2002
Evelyn D. Ray 77, 1010 E. Wausau Ave., Wausau, died Saturday August 17, 2002 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born June 10, 1925 in Bevent, daughter of Anton and Lillian (Litza) Modrzejewski. Evelyn was a homemaker. Survivors include three sons, David Ray, Abbottsford, Nick (Bonnie) Ray, Schofield, Jeffrey (Roxanne) Ray, Rothschild, three daughters, Pat (Don)...
Gerald G. Gajewski
Aug 16, 2002
Gerald G. Gajewski 44, 334 Naymut Street, Menasha, died Friday August 16, 2002. He was born June 29, 1958 in Wausau, son of Dolores (Guralski) Gajewski, Edgar and the late Raymond Gajewski. Currently, Gerald was the owner of G&G Construction, Menasha. He had been a foreman for Kolbe and Kolbe Millwork, Wausau, and had also been employed by Stratford Homes....
