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.
Ann Rodda
Jan 7, 2002
Ann Rodda, 65, Marathon, died Monday January 7, 2002 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born March 23, 1936 in Withee, daughter of the late Harry and Olive (Taylor) Bull. On July 12, 1954 she married Wesley Lee Rodda in Conith, MA. He preceded her in death on January 13, 1999. Survivors include her daughter Laurie Rodda, Wausau; son...
Caroline ''Carrie'' Eckardt
Jan 6, 2002
Caroline 'Carrie' Eckardt 92, 1821 N. 4th Ave., Wausau, died Sunday January 6, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born February 7, 1909 in Birnamwood, daughter of the late John and Anna (Foelker) Ecker. On April 2, 1929 she married Anton 'Tony' Eckardt in Aniwa. He preceded her...
Gwendlyn M. Felch
Jan 4, 2002
Gwendlyn M. Felch 86, 1821 N. Fourth Ave., Wausau, died Weds. Jan. 2, 2002 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born September 18, 1915 in Phillips, daughter of the late Joseph and Clara (Richards) Jeske. She married Ronald Felch on April 18, 1933 in Phillips. He preceded her in death April 1, 1988. Gwen was a homemaker. Survivors include...
Marlyn ''Don'' Jonas
Jan 3, 2002
Marlyn "Don" Jonas 66, 7005 Christiansen St., Weston died Thursday January 3, 2002 at Hospice House, Wausau. Don was born December 5, 1935 in Wausau, son of the late Leo and Hazel (Baken) Jonas. On March 2, 1957, he married Shirley Padlock. She preceded him in death. He was a veteran of the US Marines. Don was a meat cutter...
Peter Wroblewski
Jan 3, 2002
Peter Wroblewski, 86, 8567 Elderberry Lane, Eland, died Thursday January 3, 2002 at his home. He was born March 8, 1915 in Rosholt, son of the late Casmir and Veronica (Chilla) Wroblewski. Peter had farmed for many years and was a logger. He enjoyed the out of doors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include a brother Frank...
Milton J. Bush
Jan 2, 2002
Milton J. Bush, 72, 6300 Birch Street Schofield, died Wednesday January 2, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services, Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Milton was born July 13, 1929, in Pierre, SD, son of the late Leslie and Loretta (Schultz) Bush. He was a commercial industrial painter and painted many bridges, water towers and schools. He...
Ruth G. Heinz
Jan 2, 2002
Ruth G. Heinz 85, 1228 S. 11th Ave., Wausau, died Weds. Jan. 2, 2002 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born January 26, 1916 in Tomahawk, daughter of the late Joseph and Lena (Hartner) Wangard. On May 16, 1936 she married Orville W. Heinz in Tomahawk. He survives. Prior to her marriage, Ruth was a teacher in rural...
Florabell I. Writz
Dec 31, 2001
Florabell I. Writz 85, 304 Elm St., Athens, died Monday, December 31, 2001 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born May 29, 1916 in Athens, daughter of the late George Sr. and Anna (Klein) Frahm. On October 5, 1941, she married Frank Writz at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He preceded her in death on February 4, 1991. Florabell...
Sophie G. Carney
Dec 31, 2001
Sophie G. Carney 82, formerly of Zimmerman St., Wausau, died Mon. Dec. 31, 2001 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born Jan. 10, 1919 in Wausau daughter of the late Leo and Mary (McCloskey) Sewacki. On May 6, 1937 she married Arthur F. Carney Sr. in Rochester, Minn. He preceded her in death on April 11, 1985. Sophie had...
Thomas F. Gassner
Dec 29, 2001
Thomas F. Gassner 77, 228 N. 112th Ave., Marathon, died Saturday, December 29, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born February 14, 1924 in Marathon, son of the late Anton and Agatha (Seubert) Gassner. On July 27, 1946, he married his high school sweetheart, Dolores Goldbach at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. Thomas was a...
David J. Bornfleth
Dec 29, 2001
David J. Bornfleth 54, 7704 Azalea Court, Wausau, died Saturday, December 29, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born April 2, 1947 in Wausau, son of the late Reinhard and Lucille (Shebelski) Bornfleth. On June 5, 1971, he married Debra Mohr in Merrill. She survives. He was a US Army Vietnam Veteran. David was a welder for...
Arthur E. Dornstreich
Dec 29, 2001
Arthur E. Dornstreich 86, formerly of Humboldt Ave, Wausau, died Saturday, December 29, 2001 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born December 13, 1915 in Marathon County, son of the late Ewald and Helen (Reinhart) Dornstreich. On October 24, 1959, he married Eleanore Kotsch in Iowa. She preceded him in death on May 9, 1996. He...
Edna M. Vogen
Dec 28, 2001
Edna M. Vogen 75, former Wausau resident passed away on December 28, 2001 in Green Bay. She was born to Christ and Olga Olson on October 20, 1926. She lived most of her life in the Wausau, where she was employed for many years at the Montgomery Wards Catalog Store. Edna enjoyed raising indoor plants and outdoor gardening. She enjoyed...
Frederick ''Fritz'' Osterbrink
Dec 26, 2001
Frederick "Fritz" Osterbrink Frederick J. Osterbrink, 88, died on December 26, 2001. He came to New Hampshire in 1998 to be close to a daughter. He was born in Mattoon, WI in 1913 to Aurora Belanger and Ignatius Osterbrink. He lived most of his adult life in the Chicago area as an Escoffier graduate and successful chef, having owned the...
Hattie M. Meyer
Dec 25, 2001
Hattie M. Meyer 90, Mosinee, died Tuesday, December 25, 2001 at Cedar Ridge Elder Services, Mosinee She was born November 26, 1911 in Bancroft, daughter of the late John and Lena (Haen) Kons. On June 30, 1934, she married Clarence Meyer at St. Mary Catholic Church, Menomonee Falls. He preceded her in death. Hattie and Clarence moved to Poniatowski area...
Meta I. Leffel
Dec 25, 2001
Meta I. Leffel 98, formerly of the town of Wien, died Tuesday, December 25, 2001 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born February 12, 1903 in the town of Texas, daughter of the late August and Mathilda (Christian) Steffen. On April 21, 1923, she married Henry Leffel at St. John Lutheran Church, town of Wien. He preceded her...
Alex F. Vetter
Dec 24, 2001
Alex F. Vetter 93, formerly of Beaver Dam and Marathon, died Monday December 24, 2001 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. He was born May 21, 1908 in Marathon, son of the late Jacob and Augusta (Lemmer) Vetter. On July 29, 1935 he married Mona Trochinski in Wheaton, Minn. She preceded him in death on Jan. 21, 1995. The Vetters moved...
Harris ''Harry'' Milbeck
Dec 23, 2001
Harris "Harry" Milbeck 82, 127 CTH A, Marathon, died Sunday December 23, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born September 30, 1919 in Marathon, son of the late Henry and Emma (Heil) Milbeck. He was married to Delores Kosinski from 1946 until 1990. She survives. Harry had been employed at Marathon Cheese Corporation and was co-owner of...
Janice Gibbens
Dec 23, 2001
Janice Gibbens 70, 500 Grand Ave., Wausau, died Sunday December 23, 2001 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born June 18, 1931 in Marathon County daughter of the late Carl and Dorena (Jaeger) Dittmar. She married Milton Gibbens. He preceded her in death. Survivors include three daughters, Theresa (John)...
Virginia C. Prelipp
Dec 23, 2001
Virginia C. Prelipp 56, 2403 Hwy C, Mosinee, died Sunday, December 23, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Virginia was born September 2, 1945 in Wausau, daughter of Sylvia (Harder) Wadzinski, Schofield and the late Louis Wadzinski. Virginia was employed as an accountant at MODU - line Windows. Survivors, besides her mother, Sylvia Wadzinski, Schofield, include three sons, Michael...
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