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.
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....
James J. Slagowski
Jun 5, 2002
James J. Slagowski, 70, 726 Eau Claire Blvd., Wausau, died Wednesday, June 5, 2002, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. James was born February 1, 1932 in Milwaukee, son of the late Edward and Bertha (Pehowski) Slagowski. He married Audrey Blaskowsky in Hatley on July 4, 1957. She survives. Prior to...
Roberta A. Haack
Jun 3, 2002
Roberta A. Haack, 81, 904 South 20th Avenue, Wausau, died Monday, June 3, 2002 in the Franciscan Skemp Healthcare Medical Center, La Crosse. Roberta was born July 24, 1920 in Chili, daughter of the late Fred and Marie (Spuhler) Heinze. She later married Norman Haack on October 28, 1942 in Waupaca. He preceded her in death June 15, 1987. Roberta...
Juanita H. Schaupp
Jun 3, 2002
Juanita H. Schaupp 68, 617 South Sixth Avenue, Wausau, died Sunday June 2, 2002 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born May 17, 1934 in Island Harbor, Bahamas, daughter of the late Samuel and Ethel Curry. She married Philip Schaupp on May 21, 1954 in the Bahamas. He preceded her in death on August 23, 1992. Prior to...
Geraldine ''Gerry'' Murkowski
May 30, 2002
Geraldine "Gerry" Murkowski 65, R5580 Meridian Road, Athens, died Thursday May 30, 2002 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born April 26, 1937 in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of Marie (Switlick) Sprenger, Athens, and the late William Sprenger Sr. On June 2, 1956 she married Raymond Murkowski at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He survives. Geraldine's life...
Herman ''Dewey'' Schulz Jr
May 30, 2002
Herman A. "Dewey" Schulz Jr., 76, Edgar, died Thursday, May 30, 2002 at his home. "Dewey", as we all knew him, died peacefully on a warm spring afternoon with his son William nearby. Dewey was born May 9, 1926 in Ripon, son of the late Dr. Herman A. and Jeanette (Kidnay) Schulz Sr. Dewey enlisted in the U.S. Army on...
Marie Joyce Flannery
May 29, 2002
Marie Joyce Flannery, 85, 500 Grand Avenue, Wausau, died Wednesday, May 29, 2002, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Marie was born February 22, 1917 in Muscatine, Iowa, daughter of the late Harold and Nettie (Akey) Will. She later married Lawrence W. Flannery on October 15, 1949, at the former St....
William C. Haight
May 28, 2002
William C. Haight, 84, 2400 Marshall Street, Wausau, died Tuesday, May 28, 2002, at Mt. View Care Center, Wausau. William was born November, 24, 1917, in Medford, son of the late Archie and Lena (Ludovic) Haight. He married Geraldine Pagenkopf, June 1, 1941 in Union Grove, Wisconsin. She preceded him in death July 26, 1999. William was proud of his...
Madonna Lee Hughes
May 28, 2002
Madonna Lee Hughes, 69, 712 A½ Park Avenue, Wausau, died Tuesday, May 28, 2002, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services, at her home. Madonna was born November 10, 1932 in Albion, Nebraska, daughter of the late Gustave and Alma (Roehing) Settje. She later married Richard M. Hughes on December 14, 1952 in Omaha, Nebraska. He preceded her...
Lorraine Henke
May 22, 2002
Lorraine Henke 93, formerly of 1503 Seventh Street, Wausau, entered into her heavenly home Wednesday May 22, 2002 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. On July 5, 1908, Lorraine was born in the town of Maine, daughter of the late Anton and Emma (Machel) Kluetz. She was baptized on August 23, 1908, confirmed on March 14, 1922 and...
