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.
Claire ''Til'' Reed
Feb 19, 2002
Claire "Til" Reed 85, Edgar, died Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at the House of Dove, Marshfield She was born May 30, 1916 in the Town of Frankfort, daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Goldbach) Wirkus. On May 30, 1942, she married John Reed at St. Louise Catholic Church in Chicago. He survives. Til attended St. John School, Edgar and...
Otilia D. Blarek
Feb 18, 2002
Otilia D. Blarek, 85, formerly of Brokaw, died Monday, February 18, 2002 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born September 27, 1916 in the town of Sharon, Polonia, Wisconsin daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Check. She married Stanley Blarek on October 17, 1936. He preceded her in death August 15, 2000. Otilia was a homemaker with such...
Grace A. Smith
Feb 15, 2002
Grace A. Smith, 86, 1220 Kickbusch St.,Wausau, died Friday, February 15, 2002 at her home. She was born July 6, 1915 in Athens, daughter of the late John and Leila (Kehl) Hopperdietzel. Grace married Ervin Smith in Athens on September 12, 1936. He preceded her to death on January 2, 1986. Grace was a homemaker. She enjoyed fishing, bird watching,...
Florence L. Foster
Feb 15, 2002
Florence L. Foster 89, 120 S. 7th Ave., Wausau, died Friday, February 15, 2002 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born May 14, 1912 in Whiting, Indiana, daughter of the late Thure and Martha (Johnson) Weden. On March 12, 1932, she married Elmer J. Foster in Pine River. He survives. Florence was a homemaker. She enjoyed playing cards,...
Ethel Habeck
Feb 14, 2002
Ethel Habeck 83, Wausau, died Thursday, February 14, 2002 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born August 30, 1918 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edwin and Isabella (Sicklinger) Graveen. On November 2, 1940, she married Ernest Habeck at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on February 10, 1993. Ethel was a Charter member...
Selma Bertha Steinhoff
Feb 10, 2002
Selma B. Steinhoff 98, 1010 E. Wausau Ave., Wausau, died Sunday February 10, 2002 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born October 31, 1903 in Minnesota, daughter of the late Pedre and Martha (Erickson) Prestagaard. Her husband, Rudy Steinhoff preceded her in death. Selma had been employed as a private caregiver in several area households. Survivors...
Hilary A. Bruss
Feb 10, 2002
Hilary A. Bruss, 84, Athens, died Sunday February 10, 2002 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born April 29, 1917 in Luxenburg, Wisconsin son of the late William and Lillian (Luebeck) Bruss. On February 23, 1963 he married Susanne Lepak in Appleton. She survives. Hilary retired from the Kimberly Clark Corporation. He was a U.S. Army veteran of...
Donald James Uekert
Feb 10, 2002
Donald J. Uekert, 67, 13598 Highland Dr., Marathon, died Sunday, February 10, 2002 Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Donald was born June 23, 1934 in Merrill, the son of Gladys M. (Beyersdorff) Uekert, Merrill & the late Leo F. Uekert. On September 27, 1958 Donald married Carol Ollhoff at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. She survives. He was a self-employed dairy...
Florence Phillips
Feb 9, 2002
Florence Phillips 85, 111 Bellis St., Wausau, died Saturday February 9, 2002 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born February 27, 1916 in Rockford, Illinois, daughter of the late Jonas and Aleana (Vasileauskad) Maldonis. On October 29, 1940 she married John T. Phillips in Stetsonville. He preceded her in death on May 6, 1983. Florence was a homemaker....
Ann E. Rislove
Feb 7, 2002
Ann E. Rislove 56, 2318 Midway Blvd., Wausau, died Thursday, February 7, 2002 as a result of a traffic accident. She was born in Merrill, August 15, 1945 the daughter of the late Elmer & Rosemary (Myre) Smith. Ann earned a Masters Degree in School Psychology and worked for the Marathon County Special Education Department in the Rosholt school district....
Edward Bembinster
Feb 7, 2002
Edward Bembinster 89, 909 S. 22nd Avenue, Wausau, died Thursday February 7, 2002 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, Wausau. He was born July 28, 1912 in Wausau, son of the late Frank and Catherine (McCluskey) Bembinster. On June 18, 1938 he married Florence Billington in Wausau. She preceded him in death September 3, 2001. The Bembinster's were the founders of...
Robert M. Berndt
Feb 6, 2002
Robert "Bob" M. Berndt, 69, Wausau, died Wednesday February 6, 2002 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born October 12, 1932 in Wausau , son of the late Max and Helen (Schwantes) Berndt. On May 17, 1958 he married Joanne Weber in Colby. She survives. Bob was a U.S. Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. As...
Joyce Viola Kruschke
Feb 5, 2002
Joyce V. Kruschke 67,1100 Lakeview Drive, Wausau, died Tuesday, February 5, 2002 at North Central Health Care Facility, Wausau. Joyce was a homemaker. Survivors include two daughters; Cathy (Daniel Antonuk) Kruschke, Madison, & Jackie (Daryl) Erbs, Clinton, N.J., six grandchildren & one brother; Jerry (Lois) Ravet, Green Bay. She was preceeded by her husband John in 1979. Services will be...
Clarence ''Slim'' Sydow
Feb 5, 2002
Clarence 'Slim' Sydow 86, 909 Washington St., Wausau, died Tuesday February 5, 2002 as the result of a fall. 'Slim' was born June 30, 1915 in Wisconsin Rapids, son of the late Hugo and Minnie Sydow. He worked for over 40 years at the Milwaukee Road Railroad, retiring as ticket agent. On April 23, 1941 he married Margaret Burt in...
Hattie Lake
Feb 4, 2002
Hattie Lake 81, 308 N. 7th St., Wausau, died Monday, February 4, 2002 at her home. Hattie was employed at the former Marathon Battery and was a cook at several area restaurants. Survivors include 1 son, Richard (Alice) Mertes, Merrill; 1 grandson; 2 sisters, Violet (Jarrett) Pankonien, Beloit and Evelyn Ray, Wausau; 1 brother, Elmer Modrzejewski, Wausau. Funeral services will...
Elaine ''Peachy'' Seidler
Feb 4, 2002
Elaine "Peachy" Seidler 66, a former Wausau resident, died Monday February 4, 2002 in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Elaine was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Willis Seidler, Jacksonville, Arkansas, two sons, Keith (Wanda) Seidler, Spicer, Minn., Rodney Seidler, DesArc, Arkansas, two daughters, Gail (Dale) Knutson, Ramsey, Minn.,Stephanie (Steve) Barnes, Jacksonville, Arkansas, two brothers, Warren Jr. (Carol) Reetz, Wausau, Larry (Kathy) Reetz,...
William H. Oestreich
Jan 31, 2002
William H. Oestreich 85, 3596 Hollywood Road, Marathon, died Thursday, January 31, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born February 3, 1916 in the town of Scott, Lincoln County, Wisconsin, son of the late Otto and Emma (Stark) Oestreich. He married...
Heather L. Drewek
Jan 30, 2002
Heather L. Drewek 19, 4708 Kennedy Ave., Schofield, died Wednesday January 30, 2002 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital as the result of a traffic accident. She was born September 16, 1982 in Wausau. Heather graduated from D.C. Everest High School and was employed at Wendy's. Survivors include her mother and step-father, Michelle and Bruce Holzem, Schofield, two sisters, Chelsey...
Marie P. Banie
Jan 30, 2002
Marie P. Banie 93, Edgar died Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at Continental Manor Nursing Home, Abbottsford. She was born November 15, 1908 in Athens daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Urmanski) Pawlowski. On July 2, 1935, she married Lawrence Banie at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on July 6, 1968. Marie and her husband...
Wilbur W. Ninnemann
Jan 28, 2002
Wilbur W. Ninnemann, 78, Rib Mountain, died Monday January 28, 2002 at Willowbrook Assisted Living, Birnamwood. He was born December 12, 1923 in the Town of Wausau, son of the late Charles F. and Margaret (Buth) Ninnemann. On September 7, 1947 he married Beatrice Long at First English Lutheran Church, Wausau. She survives. Wilbur was a U.S. Army veteran of...
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